Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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...

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.

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

Jun 28, 2024

Matthew James Hada, 22, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on June 29, 2024. Born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Wesley Davis and Adelia Hada on July 25, 2001, Matthew was a devoted Certified Nursing Assistant at Sequoyah Pointe Nursing Home in Tahlequah. His love for his residents and co-workers was unparalleled, a testament to his heart of gold, His...

Jun 27, 2024

Darrel Stephen Parish, 82, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on June 28, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Darrel was born in Marion, Ohio, to George and Georgia Parish (Miller) on January 10, 1942. He was a proud coal miner and loved to share his stories of that time in his life whenever he got the chance. Darrel loved his country...

Jun 27, 2024

Joshua Don Tinsley, 40, of Cookson, Oklahoma, passed away on June 28, 2024. Joshua was born in Van Buren, Arkansas, on September 04, 1983.

Josh was an electrical lineman. He loved his two boys very much. When he wasn’t working, he was outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, go camping, and cook out with his family. Josh...

Jun 24, 2024

Michael Kevin Vance was born December 22, 1956, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to proud parents John Harvey Vance and Cuby Zale Teague Barnhill and passed away on June 25, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He lived in Sallisaw until the late 1980s, when he moved to Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to pursue his education.

He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Jun 22, 2024

Johnny Wayne Hine, 65, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on June 23, 2024. John was born in Lawton, Oklahoma. to John Hine and Wallie McClean on September 20, 1958.

John married the love of his life, Diane Tounzen on September 9, 2005 they recently celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary. John loved to work and when he was...

Jun 18, 2024

James Garfield McNabb, 59, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away on June 19, 2024 at home. James was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Foster McNabb and Patricia Johnston on January 23, 1965. James was a 1983 graduate of Greenwood High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator his entire life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling with his...