OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Edith Velma Williams

Edith Velma Williams

Sep 29, 2024

Edith was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma, on May 11, 1929, to Dora and Grover Thompson. She was 95 years old. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy; she always went to church. She loved God and going to church. She prayed for her kids and others; she loved to sing and play the acoustic guitar....

Sophia Lorene (Sovo) Remer

Sophia Lorene (Sovo) Remer

Sep 29, 2024

Sophia Lorene (Sovo) Remer, 60, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away at sunset on September 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her family sang her favorite songs to her and shared her favorite stories as she journeyed to the arms of the Lord. Sophia was born to Thomas Louis Sovo Sr. and Geneva (Sunagoowie) Sovo on August 24, 1964,...

Lula Charlene Farmer

Lula Charlene Farmer

Sep 28, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lula Charlene Farmer of Vian, Oklahoma. Born on March 17, 1946 and passed away on September 29, 2024.

Preceded in death by her father, Charles Deward Maxey, her mother, Lula May Poyner Maxey, brother, Don Maxey and her late husband Phillip Mark Riddle Sr.

She leaves behind...

Jill Secora (Young) Bolin

Jill Secora (Young) Bolin

Sep 20, 2024

On September 21, 2024, Jill Secora (Young) Bolin passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on July 6, 1964, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Clarence “Kirk” Young and Elizabeth (Hickman) Young. She grew up in Muskogee but always enjoyed spending time with her granny, Iva Young,...

Peyton Allison Connelly

Peyton Allison Connelly

Sep 20, 2024

Peyton Allison Connelly was born on September 18, 2024, and passed away on September 20, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Peyton was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to the proud parents of Cale William Connelly and Kadence June-Marie (Hughes) Connelly.

Peyton is survived by her parents, Cale and Kadence, her grandparents, Jamie and Debbie Fargo, Brandon Hughes, Barney and...

Jimmie "Jim" Taylor Mccleod

Jimmie "Jim" Taylor Mccleod

Sep 9, 2024

Jimmie “Jim” Taylor McCleod, 84, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on September 9, 2024, surrounded by those he loved dearest. Jim was born at home in the Pawpaw Community to Wesley Hobson McCleod and Hazel Irene McCleod (Humphries) on November 7, 1939. Jim was a highway inspector for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for over 30 years. He retired...

Remington Dale Sullivan

Remington Dale Sullivan

Sep 5, 2024

Sweet and precious Remington Dale Sullivan, born on May 29, 2024, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and passed away on September 05, 2024, was a cherished and content baby boy. His parents, Matthew and Jessica Sullivan, provided him with a loving and nurturing home, where he was always surrounded by their love and care.

Remington is survived by his...

Larry "Scott" Speer

Larry "Scott" Speer

Sep 2, 2024

Larry “Scott” Speer, born July 9, 1956, went home to Jesus on September 3, 2024, at the age of 68.

He served in the United States Navy from 1974 – 1977. He was a carpenter by trade and head of maintenance at the Vian Public Schools for 20 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.

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Donald Ray Yates

Donald Ray Yates

Aug 27, 2024

If you met Donald Ray Yates sometime between February 14, 1944, and August 28, 2024, I am certain there was something about him you liked. He was friendly, witty, and easy to talk to. He always loved sharing stories about his past experiences. Those stories included topics such as cattle, jewelry, family, God, and food. Don loved to eat!...

Earnest "Ernie" Ervin Harbour Jr.

Earnest "Ernie" Ervin Harbour Jr.

Aug 18, 2024

Earnest “Ernie” Ervin Harbour Jr., 86, passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Ernie was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Earnest and June Harbour on May 23, 1938. He was a photographer, co-owned a restaurant, and was a furniture sales rep for Corsicana Bedding. He loved his wife and family very much. He was a rock to everyone. He...

Timmy James Hill

Timmy James Hill

Aug 10, 2024

Timmy “Tim” James Hill, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away on August 11, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones.  The son of James E. and Barbara L. (Heeter) Hill, Tim was born on March 12, 1951 in Battle Creek, MI and graduated from Springfield High School in 1969.  At the age of 19, Tim...

Dora Frances Scott

Dora Frances Scott

Aug 10, 2024

Dora Frances Scott, 79, of Vian, Oklahoma, was born February 2, 1945, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Eldee Miller Yahola. Dora passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, surrounded by family. She attended Vian High School, where she enjoyed playing basketball. She went on to work for 39 years as a laundry tech at the Vian Nursing Home. Dora married Claude...

Dorothy Louise Turner

Dorothy Louise Turner

Aug 9, 2024

Dorothy Louise Turner, 76, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on August 10, 2024. Dorothy was born in Cassville, Missouri to Andrew Bernard Wade and Dorothy Else Wade on October, 25, 1947. She was a cabinet maker and thoroughly enjoyed all types of wood working.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Tina and Joe Hatfield, spouse of the...

Marion Lee Tucker Jr. "Moe"

Marion Lee Tucker Jr. "Moe"

Aug 4, 2024

Marion Lee Tucker Jr. “Moe” was born in Chicago, IL on August 31, 1958 to Edna Mae Tucker and Marion Lee Tucker Sr.

Moe joined the Marine Corps in 1976 and served until being honorably discharged in 1979. During his time in active duty, he received multiple awards, such as the Battle Efficiency Medal, Good Conduct Medal,...

"The Davis Girls" - Saydee, Taytum, And Joshlyn Davis

"The Davis Girls" - Saydee, Taytum, And Joshlyn Davis

Jul 29, 2024

Saydee Rose, Taytum Elizabeth, and Joshlyn Jean were born to their loving parents, Brayden and Addison Davis, on July 30, 2024. Their father and his warm embrace held them as they went to Heaven.

It was a perfect life, where all they knew was perfect and pure love.

The...

Naticia Marie Drew

Naticia Marie Drew

Jul 12, 2024

Naticia Marie Drew, 43, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away at home surrounded by those she loved most on July 13, 2024. Naticia was born to Thomas Drew and Rose Marie Hutchinson on July 28, 1980, in Anaheim, California. She graduated from Vian High School in 1999 and was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Vian. To...

Johnny Dwight James

Johnny Dwight James

Jul 11, 2024

Johnny Dwight James, 59, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on July 12, 2024, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. He was born in Stillwell, Oklahoma, on January 12, 1965, to Arthur “Dwight” James and Linda James. He was a talented carpenter and worked in construction.

Johnny is survived by his spouse, Suzanne James; his father, Dwight James; his daughter, Jessica...

Joshua Henry Davis

Joshua Henry Davis

Jul 9, 2024

Joshua Henry Davis, a beloved husband, father, son, papa, and friend to many, passed on the 10th of July 2024 in his hometown of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He was born on the 25th of August 1981 to his loving parents, Henry and Linda Davis of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Josh was the epitome of strength and love throughout his life.

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Whitney Marie Renee Medearis

Whitney Marie Renee Medearis

Jul 5, 2024

Whitney Marie Renee Medearis, 38, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on July 06, 2024 in Sallisaw. Whitney was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Colleen Leann Medearis, on January 28, 1986. She worked as a cook for several restaurants owned by Frances Medearis.  She was a 2004 Sallisaw High School Graduate. Whitney also received several college degrees.

Whitney...

Corena Maxine Mathews

Corena Maxine Mathews

Jul 1, 2024

Corena “Maxine” Mathews, 66, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away in Spiro, Oklahoma, on July 02, 2024. Maxine was born in Stillwell, Oklahoma, to Harold and Corena Roastingear on September 12, 1957.

Maxine most enjoyed spending time with her family. This meant she was often baking or cooking for us. It was her way of bringing us all...

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