OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Jeff Sanders

Jeff Sanders

Mar 26, 2021

Jeff Sanders, 49 of McKey, OK left us on March 27, 2021. He was born to Tom and Janice (Blount) Sanders on September 16, 1971 in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1989, where he was active in football and wrestling. He was a member of First Baptist Church of McKey. Jeff was a devoted...

Joel Ibarra

Joel Ibarra

Mar 22, 2021

Joel Ibarra, 52, a resident of Brushy passed from this life on Tuesday, Mar 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on July 13, 1968 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Patroinio Ibarra and Rumalda Aranda Ibarra. He worked for many years in the transportation dept of the chicken processing plant. He is survived by his wife, Hilda; and a...

Ross D Cox

Ross D Cox

Mar 21, 2021

Ross D. Cox, 82, of Alma died Monday, March 22, 2021 in a local hospital. Ross was born in Teresita, Oklahoma to Jake and Florence (Hitchcock) Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie, and together they owned and operated grocery and convenience stores for over 40 years. Ross was retired and enjoyed spending his time as...

Lilia Elaine Garrett

Lilia Elaine Garrett

Mar 19, 2021

Lilia Elaine Garrett, 68 of Gore OK joined Our Lord and savior on the evening of March 20th, 2021. Lilia was born on April 9th,1952 in Muskogee, OK. Lilia was preceded in death by her mother Mary Louise Cason and her father JC Cason, her sister Susan Huff, her mother and father-in-law Bud and Melvina Garrett, her son Jamie...

Joanne Taylor Flynn

Joanne Taylor Flynn

Mar 9, 2021

Joanne Taylor Flynn,54, was born on January 9, 1967 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Lorene (Sevenstar) Taylor and Benn Lee Taylor. Joanne passed away on March 10, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was a production line worker off and on for many years. She was a member of Belfonte Baptist Church and she would also attend Rock Fence Baptist Church....

Greg Allen Nichols

Greg Allen Nichols

Mar 3, 2021

On March 4th, 2021, Gregory Allen Nichols, loving brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 57. Greg was born on March 14th, 1963 to Nina (Little) Nichols and William Nichols Sr. in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He had many childhood memories growing up in Sequoyah County and was a graduate from Roland High School. Greg worked...

Twilla Conley Mathews

Twilla Conley Mathews

Feb 27, 2021

Twilla Conley Mathews, 84, was born August 19, 1936 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Ellis and Georgia Conley, and passed away on February 28th, 2021 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She was married to husband of 65 years Farrell Mathews on June 22nd, 1954.Twilla grew up in Sapulpa, Oklahoma where she graduated from Sapulpa High School and graduated from Cosmetology School in...

Benjamin F Poindexter

Benjamin F Poindexter

Feb 17, 2021

Benjamin Franklin Poindexter, 85, of Sallisaw died on Thursday, Feb 18, 2021. Benjamin was born on June 2, 1935 in Rocky Point to Jim and Pearl (Worley) Poindexter. He was retired from the US Navy and had received his Masters Degree in Education. He worked for many years as a school principal and was instrumental in getting the Oklahoma...

James Michael Duty

James Michael Duty

Feb 16, 2021

James Michael Duty, 62, of Muldrow, Oklahoma was born August 28, 1958. He passed from this life February 17, 2021 due to complications of cancer. James Michael is the eldest son of James and Sherry Duty. James is a member of the Hansen Baptist Church, and a lifelong member of the Miller Ridge Community. James, lovingly known as Mike,...

Gregory Williams

Gregory Williams

Feb 10, 2021

Gregory “Lil Greg” Mitchell Williams, 44, was born on Apr 16, 1976 in Ft Smith, AR and left us on Feb 11, 2021 in Ft Smith. He worked as a laborer for Weller Corp for many years. He is survived by his wife Jennifer of Union Town, AR; his mother, Debra Williams of Muldrow, OK; brothers, Michael Dale Williams...

Daphne Kae Bowden

Daphne Kae Bowden

Feb 8, 2021

Daphne Kae Bowden, 58, born on July 21, 1962 in Dixon, California to John Paul Sixkiller and Wanda Lea Jackson. She passed from this life on February 9, 2021. She was a homemaker and housewife to Ernest Bowden. Daphne is survived by Step daughter, Jeanie Bryan; grand daughter, Adian Bryan; brother, John Sixkiller; sisters, Paula Coleman, Cindy Fletcher; and...

Frank Willard Smith

Frank Willard Smith

Feb 5, 2021

Frank Willard Smith, 63, of Sallisaw passed away on Saturday, Feb 6, 2021. Frank was born on Feb 9, 1957 in Lancaster, CA to Wren and Vivian (Lambeth) Smith. He worked as a truck driver and enjoyed every minute of it. He loved to fish, ride his motorcycle, and enjoy the Californian way of life. He is survived by...

Denise Elaine Dorrough

Denise Elaine Dorrough

Feb 3, 2021

Denise Elaine Dorrough, 61, born on January 10, 1960 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Elmer and Nadine (Horn) Dorrough. She entered into glory on February 4, 2021. She worked as a CNA and caregiver for many years. Denise is survived by husband, David Dorrough of Barling, AR; children, Cameron, Michael, Leslie, and stepdaughter Heather; her grandchildren, Alexandria, Alissa, Zane, Paige,...

Pamela Peterson

Pamela Peterson

Feb 3, 2021

Pamela Doris Peterson, 63, was born on September 16, 1957, in Sallisaw, OK to Samuel House and Edna Sittingdown House. On Thursday, February 4, 2021, she received her complete and total healing when she was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. Over the years Pam spent the majority of her professional career taking care of others....

Shirley Mae Coatney

Shirley Mae Coatney

Jan 28, 2021

Shirley Mae Coatney, 82, born on March 25, 1938 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Harvey and Kathleen (Thompson) Martin. She passed from this life on January 29 2021. She worked as a nursing care provider for many years at Sequoyah Nursing Home. Shirley is survived by daughter, Sheila Ann Coatney of Sallisaw; three sons, Roger Coatney of Muldrow, Charles Coatney...

E. Pearl Crain

E. Pearl Crain

Jan 21, 2021

E. Pearl Crain passed away on January 22,2021. She was born in Peekskill, New York, she lived in New Jersey for many years. She was a retired federal employee, where she worked at the medical library at Walson Hospital, Fort Dix, NJ. She was also a member of the US Naval Reserves, retired.She is survived by her daughter Tamara...

Cindy Marie Gentry

Cindy Marie Gentry

Jan 20, 2021

Cindy Marie Gentry, 55, of Sallisaw, Ok, returned to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at a Fort Smith hospital, with her daughter by her side. She is greatly missed by her loved ones, who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her creator.Cindy was born on October 18, 1965 in Modesto, CA to Lloyd...

Bruce Elvis Dunn

Bruce Elvis Dunn

Jan 19, 2021

Bruce Elvis Dunn, 70, of Sallisaw, Ok passed peacefully from this world on the morning of Jan 20, 2021. He was born to Elvis and Wilma Dunn on Jan 21, 1950 in Russellville, AR. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Robin Dunn; daughter, Amber Dunn Lehrman; and his son, Scott Dunn. His step-children, John and Robby...

Darrol Dean London

Darrol Dean London

Jan 16, 2021

Darrol Dean London, 85, of Muldrow, passed away at his home on Sunday, Jan 17, 2021. Darrol was born on Mar 22, 1935 in Short, Ok to Jess and Georgie (Lee) London. He attended Muldrow High School and worked construction most of his life, and had his own construction company, London Construction. He was a Lead Foreman on the...

Vida Marie Walker

Vida Marie Walker

Jan 11, 2021

Vida Marie Walker (Watie) 79, born on September 21, 1941 in Fort Smith, AR to Albert Kye Watie and Tiny Watie (Black). She passed from this life on January 12 2021. She Married her husband Alvin Walker on March 18, 1960. She worked as a Dietitian for most of her life. Vida is survived by three daughters, Deborah Walker...

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