OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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...

Lynda Faye Hurst

Lynda Faye Hurst

Jan 5, 2021

Lynda Faye Hurst, 68, of Marble City passed away on Wed., January 6, 2021 in Sallisaw. She was born on Sept 24, 1952 to Earl J. and Wilma Louise (Crawford) White in Sallisaw. She had worked for many years as a Nurse and was active in her church where she played piano for them. Lynda is survived by her...

Babetta Juergens Ballard

Babetta Juergens Ballard

Dec 29, 2020

Babetta Juergens Ballard, 82, of Sallisaw, passed from this life on Dec 30, 2020 in a Ft Smith hospital. She was born on Oct 12, 1938 in Oklahoma City to Winfield and Amelia Hale. She worked for many years as a commercial and advertising artist for the Oklahoma Times Newspaper in Oklahoma City.She is survived by her husband, Johnny...

Billy C Lattimore

Billy C Lattimore

Dec 22, 2020

Billy Charles Lattimore was born to Magnolia (Amos) Lattimore and R.B. “Dobe” Lattimore on December 2, 1934 in the Lattimore family home in Akins, OK. He passed from this world to rejoin his Savior and beloved wife, Roma, on Wednesday morning, December 23rd. Bill was the oldest of five siblings who he loved dearly. His family lived their own...

Freddy Brannon

Freddy Brannon

Dec 14, 2020

Freddy Joe “Jody” Brannon, 75, of Gans passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec 15, 2020, at his home. Jody was born on Jan 18, 1945 in Gans, and had attended Gans public schools. He married Gaye LaDean Coker on March 11, 1980, and with that union they had two children, Jeremy Brannon and Courtney Brannon Williams. He enjoyed fishing...

Wesley Farmer

Wesley Farmer

Dec 12, 2020

Wesley Farmer, 76, passed away on Sunday Dec 13, 2020. Wesley was born on Apr 13, 1944 in Bakersfield, CA to Clifford and Opal (Hulsey) Farmer. Wesley was a veteran of the US Navy, receiving a honorable discharge in March 1963.He is survived by his children, Trixie Hodges of Taft, CA, Sheila Grant and her husband Scott of Brushy,...

Daniel C Sells

Daniel C Sells

Dec 3, 2020

Daniel Caldean Sells, 92, of Sallisaw passed away on Friday, Dec 4, 2020 in the Jack Montgomery VA Hospital in Muskogee. Dan was born on Oct 11, 1928 in Akins, OK to Hason and Edith Sells. He was a veteran having served his country in WWII with the US Army. He spent most of his adult life as a...

Sherry Lee

Sherry Lee

Dec 3, 2020

Sherry Paulette (Collins) Lee, 61, born on May 27, 1959 in Lawton, OK to John F. and Edith Collins, passed from this life on Dec 4, 2020 in Sallisaw. She was married to Rex Lee on June 2, 1979, having been married 42 years. She worked as a personal care aide for over 15 years. Sherry is survived by...

Larry Poindexter

Larry Poindexter

Dec 3, 2020

Mr. Larry Poindexter, 74, was born on July 1, 1946 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Raymond and Wilma Oliver Poindexter. He passed peacefully surrounded by family on December 4, 2020.He was married to Wilma Wofford on Nov. 23, 1983 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Larry graduated Sallisaw HS in 1964 and Northeastern University in 1968. He practiced accounting and bookkeeping for several...

Bobbie Mendez

Bobbie Mendez

Dec 2, 2020

Bobbie Mendez, 48 of Sallisaw passed away Thursday December 3, 2020 peacefully in her own home. She was born on Oct 3, 1972 in Ft Harrison, Indiana. Her family was always her first priority and she loved to read and sew with her grandkids. She also enjoyed the casino. We always love you momma ” Ganny”She is survived by...

Roy Eugene Escalante

Roy Eugene Escalante

Dec 1, 2020

Roy Eugene Escalante, 72, of Sallisaw passed from this earth with his family by his side on Wed., Dec 2, 2020. Roy was born on Aug 7, 1948 in Long Beach. CA to Matthew and Mary Ellen (Ferro) Escalante. Roy worked as a general laborer most of his adult life and was a veteran of the United States Marine...

Nellie Jo Parrish

Nellie Jo Parrish

Nov 18, 2020

Nellie Jo Parrish, On Thursday, November 19, 2020, devoted mother of three children, walked in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 72. Nellie Jo Parrish was born June 21, 1948 in Vian, Oklahoma to the late Ted and Elizabeth Henry. She grew up in Vian, Oklahoma, where she confessed a hope...

Nancy Elsea

Nancy Elsea

Nov 13, 2020

Nancy Carole (Kaltenbach) Elsea, 84, passed away on November 14, 2020 at 1230 pm in the Baptist Health Emergency Room, Ft. Smith, AR. Nancy was born on June 16, 1936 in Decatur, IL to Herman and Letha (Rawling) Kaltenbach. She was married on June 4, 1966 in Decatur to William “Bill” Elsea and she lived in Sallisaw, moving there...

Billie Joe Webster

Billie Joe Webster

Nov 13, 2020

Billie Joe Webster, 60, of Vian, OK went to be with his Lord on Saturday, Nov. 14th 2020 in Roland, OK. Born July 26, 1960 in Eureka, KS, he was the son of William L. Webster and Betty (Cook) Webster. He graduated from Bluestem High School in Leon, KS in 1978 and graduated from Kansas State University in 2009....

Doug Deer

Doug Deer

Nov 7, 2020

Raymond Douglass “Doug” Deer Jr., 55, of Sallisaw, passed away on Nov 8, 2020 in Fayetteville, AR. Doug was born on May 1, 1965 in McAlester, OK to Raymond Douglas Deer Sr and Sharron (Palmer) Deer. He was an amateur general class radio operator, spent many of his days outdoors and was an avid hunter. He was a retired...

Dempsey Harl

Dempsey Harl

Nov 5, 2020

Dempsey D. “Chuck” Harl, of Sallisaw, passed away on Nov 6, 2020 at the age of 85. He was born in Sallisaw on Mar 22, 1935 to Charles Henry and Dessie (Long) Harl. He was married to Norma Jean Harl and she preceded him in death. He was retired from Whirlpool and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors are...

Brian Keith Mccoy

Brian Keith Mccoy

Nov 5, 2020

Brian Keith McCoy, 53, passed from this life on Nov 6, 2020. Keith was born on Nov 6, 1967 in Chicago, Il to Melvin and Linda (Proctor) McCoy. He was employed by the Cherokee Nation as a maintenance worker at Tsa La Gi Village, Sallisaw. Keith is survived by and is a proud father to his two children, Jalissa...

Glenn Iverson Hayes Jr

Glenn Iverson Hayes Jr

Oct 23, 2020

Glenn Iverson Hayes Jr, 77, entered into Eternal Rest to be with his beloved wife on Saturday October 24th, 2020. Glenn was born in Harrison, Arkansas to Glenn I. and Euna (London) Hayes, Sr. on January 31, 1943. At the age of 7 the family moved to Morenci, AZ. G. I. went to school in the Morenci, Duncan schools...

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