OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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...

Gary Fain

Gary Fain

Oct 22, 2020

Gary was born in Bakersfield California on June 25th 1967 to Gary and Dorothy (Foote) Fain. and passed from this life on Oct 10, 2020. He was the oldest of three boys. He was raised in California and graduated from Shafter High school in 1986. After moving around for a couple years Gary settled in Oklahoma by His parents....

Barney Girdner Jr

Barney Girdner Jr

Oct 16, 2020

On October 17, 2020, Barney Girdner Jr at the age of 83 died peacefully at his home in Sallisaw. Barney was born on April 26, 1937 in Lyon Switch, Oklahoma and was the son of Barney Girdner Sr. and Dora Maloy Girdner. Barney grew up in Adair County, graduated from Cave Springs High School and joined the Army National...

Ruby Lee (Steward) Taylor

Ruby Lee (Steward) Taylor

Oct 10, 2020

Ruby Lee (Steward) Taylor was born on September 22, 1925 in Paris, Arkansas to James and Ethel Steward, and passed from this life on Oct 11, 2020 in Vian. She was united in marriage to Lige Taylor Sr. in 1943. Ruby was a dedicated wife, and a mother of 10. She devoted her life to loving and caring for...

Donald Ray Sisco

Donald Ray Sisco

Sep 21, 2020

Donald Ray Sisco, 86, former Sallisaw resident passed away at his home in Eufaula on Tuesday, Sept 22, 2020. Don was born on Mar 26, 1934 in Muskogee to Jess and Gladys (Gragg) Sisco. He married the love of his life, Leona Strickland, and his family was always his first priority. He was a entrepreneur, a great marksman, patriotic,...

James T Walters

James T Walters

Sep 19, 2020

James Thomas Walters, 83, was born Aug 15, 1937 in Sandtown Bottoms, Vian, to James Columbus and Okla Jewell (Qualls) Walters. He was retired having worked for many years with the Vian Schools, in the maintenance division.He is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; his son James Walters of Vian; his daughter and her husband, Madrienna and...

Clifford Looper

Clifford Looper

Sep 9, 2020

Clifford “Pete” Looper, 67 of Sallisaw, passed away on Thurs., Sept 10, 2020 after an extended illness. He was born on Mar 8, 1953 in Sallisaw to Vernon Clifford and Mary (Roberts) Looper. He had worked most of his life as an auto mechanic.He is survived by his wife, Vera (Shahan) Looper whom he married on July 4, 1976;...

Donald E Pulliam

Donald E Pulliam

Aug 30, 2020

Donald Eugen Pulliam, 66 of Roland Ok was born Jan 21,1954 in Cape Giradeau Missouri tp Howard V and Lema (Eaker) Pulliam. Donald died on Aug 31, 2020, in Fort Smith Ark. He worked for many years as a mail carrier and a Pastor.He is survived by his wife Judy Pulliam of the home; 2 sons, Harrold Pulliam of...

Jamie Wayne Taylor

Jamie Wayne Taylor

Aug 24, 2020

Jamie Wayne Taylor, 48, of Sallisaw passed away at his home on Tuesday, Aug 25, 2020. Jamie was born on June 12, 1972 in Sallisaw to Jimmie Harold and Brenda Jean (Walters) Taylor. He is survived by His father, Jimmie Taylor; daughter, Casey Taylor; Son, Aaron Taylor, sisters, Deana Ray Philpot of Sallisaw, and Denita Shae Walters of Ohio;...

Eulis F Wing

Eulis F Wing

Aug 23, 2020

Eulis Franklin Wing was born October 15,1935 in Tulsa, OK to Albert Thomas Wing and Celia Nevada (Langston) Wing. The youngest of eight. He passed from this life on Monday August 24, 2020 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life Elizabeth Suzan Lesley on June 3,1953. They first laid eyes on one another at one of...

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