Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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