OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Matthew James Hada

Matthew James Hada

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...

Darrel Stephen Parish

Darrel Stephen Parish

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...

Joshua Don Tinsley

Joshua Don Tinsley

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...

Michael Kevin Vance

Michael Kevin Vance

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...

Johnny Wayne Hine "John Wayne"

Johnny Wayne Hine "John Wayne"

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...

James Garfield Mcnabb

James Garfield Mcnabb

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...

Tara Nicole Underwood

Tara Nicole Underwood

Jun 17, 2024

Visitation for Tara will be on Friday, June 28, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

The funeral service will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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Randy Ray Wilson

Randy Ray Wilson

Jun 14, 2024

Randy Ray Wilson, 58, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away at home on June 15, 2024.

Randy was born in Butler, Missouri, to Jack Wilson Sr and Bonnie Wilson on June 18, 1965.

Randy is survived by his siblings, Brian Wilson, Jack Wilson Jr., Ricky Wilson, and Kay Wilson; his mother, Bonnie Wilson; a precious aunt,...

Adison Arlo Deaguero

Adison Arlo Deaguero

Jun 12, 2024

Adison Arlo Deaguero, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 13, 2024.  Adison Arlo, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Robert Deaguero and Jacinda Stout on June 11, 2024.

He is survived by his loving parents, Jacinda Stout and Robert Deaguero, his siblings, Ezra Deaguero and Zinnia Boykin, grandparents, John Stout, Kathryn...

Billy Rayford Waters

Billy Rayford Waters

Jun 10, 2024

Billy Rayford Waters, 83, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on June 11, 2024, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Billy was born in Sallisaw to Doyl and Emma Jean Waters on August 26, 1940.

Billy is survived by his spouse, Donna Waters, and their children, Rick Waters and Billy JR. Waters, his sister Lorna Pratt, a dear Aunt, JoAnn Waters,...

Donna Sue Stone

Donna Sue Stone

Jun 6, 2024

Donna Sue Stone, 63, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on June 7, 2024. Donna was born in Conway, Arkansas, to Gary Stone and Loretta (Loyd) Gipson on August 20, 1960.

Donna is survived by her significant other, Johnny Brewer; her children, Kelly Stone and Devona Brewer; her sister, Wanda Stone; and her grandchildren, Salen Fuller, Atticus Leach,...

Lonnie Glen Hodges

Lonnie Glen Hodges

Jun 6, 2024

Lonnie Glen Hodges, 46, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on, June 07, 2024, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Lonnie was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Alden Glen Hodges and Pearl Lous (McKenzie) Hodges on December 20, 1977. He graduated from Cedarville High School.

Lonnie is survived by his children Israel Clark, Kalishka Hodges and Jackson Ard, his mother...

Marion Earl Fair

Marion Earl Fair

Jun 2, 2024

Marion Earl Fair was born on November 27, 1950, in Osaka, Japan, to Earl Alton and Mickey (Miyoko) Fair and passed away on June 3, 2024, at his home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Marion, a man of unwavering dedication, held family, community, and country in high regard. His proud service in the...

Donal Ray Rutledge Sr.

Donal Ray Rutledge Sr.

May 28, 2024

Graveside service for Donal Ray Rutledge Sr., 83, of Muldrow, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 03, 2024 at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services, INC.

He was born on November 6, 1940 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Virgil and Mildred Rutledge and passed away on...

Litty Lanell Flores "Momma Litty"

Litty Lanell Flores "Momma Litty"

May 28, 2024

Litty Lanell Flores, 61, of Westville, Oklahoma, passed away on May 29, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at home. Litty was born in Hereford, Texas, on August 12, 1962, to Willis Hothouse and Margie (Ponder) Moore.

Litty worked with her children’s father, Juan, in the factory daily until her health would no longer allow her to...

Coleta Jean Davis

Coleta Jean Davis

May 26, 2024

Coleta Jean Davis, “Nana Davis,” 82, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on, May 27, 2024. Coleta was born in Leflore County to Shelly and Norma Smith on May 05, 1942. She graduated with her High School Diploma and worked as a security guard at Burns Security.

Coleta is survived by her children, Toby Coffey and Chuck Davis...

Cameron Jacob Mathews

Cameron Jacob Mathews

May 25, 2024

Cameron Jacob Mathews, 46, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 26, 2024. Born to Denise Mathews in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 05, 1977, Cameron’s unwavering dedication marked his life. Early in life, he moved to Nicut, Oklahoma, and later, he met the mother of his children, LeeAnn. For 20 years, he worked as...

Connie Lee Miller

Connie Lee Miller

May 17, 2024

Services for Mrs. Connie Lee Miller, 81, of Bixby, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024, in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel at Forever Memories Funeral Services in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Connie Lee Miller was born June 22, 1942, in Gentry, Arkansas, the second child of Jefferson White and Reola...

Damon Douglas Leaf

Damon Douglas Leaf

May 14, 2024

Damon Douglas Leaf, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the age of 55. Damon was born on July 03, 1968, to Mary Lou Buster-Bailey and Bill Leaf. Damon was the father to Natasha Gleason, Dathan Howard, Trace Kizzia, Brittany Johnston, Autumn Gilmore, Lakota Leaf, Brett Leaf and Shay Leaf. Damon was...

Julia "Gwen" Gwendolyn (Riggs) Stites

Julia "Gwen" Gwendolyn (Riggs) Stites

May 12, 2024

Julia “Gwen” Gwendolyn (Riggs) Stites, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on May 13, 2024. Gwen was born in Muldrow, Oklahoma, to Dewey Riggs and Rose Alma (Sutton) Riggs, on August, 14, 1940. She graduated Muldrow High School in 1958. She married Edmund Eull Stites on August 13, 1959. Gwen was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandmother. She...

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