Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
Shelia Sue Bailey
May 8, 2024
Shelia Sue Bailey, age 58, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on May 9, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Shelia was Born on July 15, 1965, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Gordon and Norma (Sliger) Semore.
She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Shelia graduated from Ganado Arizona High School in 1982 and pursued her passion...
Betty Lavonne Lewis
May 6, 2024
Betty Lavonne Lewis, also lovingly known as “Mamaw Betty” of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on May 07, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Betty was born in Greenbrier, Arkansas, on June 11, 1941, to Sidney Whitaker and Amanda Whitaker Watters.
Betty is survived by her husband, Tommie, her children, Johnny Dale (Rhonda) Capps, Ted (Sheila) Capps, and Janet...
Rebecca "Weg" Ann Flute
May 2, 2024
Rebecca “Weg” Ann Flute, 61, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on May 03, 2024. She was born in Tahlequah on October 24, 1962, to William Taylor Christie and Lyndia Elaine Christie Bush. Growing up, she enjoyed playing softball and line dancing. From a young age, she was quick-witted, which she passed on to each of her children, as well...
Ila Marie Twist
Apr 30, 2024
Ila Marie Twist, 80, of Westville, Oklahoma, passed away on May 1, 2024, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Ila, a beacon of dedication, was born in Nicut, Oklahoma, to Jesse Wheeler Sims and Maude Ethel Kilpatrick on January 11, 1944. She attended Muldrow Public Schools and graduated from Northeastern State University (Tahlequah) with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. For over 34...
Robert "Bob" Edward Harris
Apr 15, 2024
Robert “Bob” Edward Harris, 49, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on April 16, 2024. Bob was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Robert Edward Harris and Dorothy Harris (Snow) on July 05, 1974. He was a 1992 Sallisaw High School Graduate. He was currently a cash specialist at Shared Services, but most remember and love Bob from his time at...
Wesley Ray Holman
Apr 9, 2024
Wesley “Wes” Ray Holman, 45, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on April 10, 2024. Wes was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Billy Ray Holman and Vicki Ann Rogers (Campbell) on May 15, 1978. Wes was a 1997 Sallisaw High School Graduate. Throughout life, he would work as a welder and truck driver, but truck driving fit his free...
George Edward Thomison
Mar 24, 2024
George Edward Thomison, 69, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas on March 25, 2024. George was born to Clifford and Edna Ida Mae Thomison in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on February 06, 1955. He was a mechanic and enjoyed working on boats and vehicles. He was a fisherman; he loved to noodle for catfish. He was a strong...
Lou Ellen Cooper "Momma Lou"
Mar 19, 2024
Lou Ellen (Key) Cooper was born in Cedarville, Arkansas, on January 22, 1950, and passed away on March 20, 2024. She was one of 10 children born to Claude Allen Key and Vola Mae (Carter) Key. She met her husband, Frankie Lee Cooper Sr., at her 14th birthday party, and they were inseparable after that. They later married on...
Judith Anne Wilson
Mar 13, 2024
Judith “Koki” Anne Wilson, 76, of Marble City, Oklahoma passed away on March 14, 2024 at home. Judith was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Robert Moore and Norma Moore, on April 16, 1947.
Judith is survived by her sons Robert and Jody St. Sauver and Brett and Tammy St. Sauver; her siblings, Connie Moore, David Moore,...
Justin "Gibby" Elias Bridges
Mar 9, 2024
Justin “Gibby” Elias Bridges, 33, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Justin was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to Lanny Elias Bridges and Stacy Lee Gibson on February 23, 1991. He graduated from Central High School in 2009. He obtained his associate degree in 2023. Justin was very intelligent; he maintained a 4.0 and...
Richard Oliver Taylor
Mar 8, 2024
Richard Oliver Taylor of McKey Hill, OK, passed away on March 9, 2024, in Sallisaw, OK, after reaching the age of 89 years and 1 day. He was born on March 8, 1935, to Clifton Breckenridge Taylor and Auda Euphema Mattox Taylor. The family farmed and raised cattle for 19 years on land on the Illinois River. The land...
Julio Cesar Hernandez
Mar 3, 2024
Julio Hernandez, age 51, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on March 3, 2024, in the arms of his wife and surrounded by his loved ones. He worked as a horseman with his brother Pedro Hernandez and brother-in-law Samuel Valdivia and for Aviagen Inc. for 20 years.
Julio fought a courageous battle against a neurological terminal illness for...
Kenneth "Ken" Eugene Turner
Mar 2, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Turner, 62, passed away on March 02, 2024 in Vian, Oklahoma. Ken was born in North Platte, Nebraska, to Ralph Miller and Sally Turner (Onderbeke) on October 23, 1961. Ken was an asset in the QC printing industry. But, his joy came from those he held near and dear to his heart. There was not a...
Larry Wayne Hallman
Feb 21, 2024
Larry Wayne Hallman, 71, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on February 21, 2024 in Sallisaw. Larry was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, to David Opal Hallman and Mamie Irene Hallman on September 07, 1952. He was a laborer in factories and on farms his whole life. Larry was a family man; he was always so good to others. He...
Randy Eugene Wells
Feb 16, 2024
Randy Eugene Wells, 67, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 16, 2024. Randy was born to Lloyd and Loretta Wells on September 19, 1956. He was a laborer for Scoggins Floor Sweep. He enjoyed being outdoors in the sunshine. He loved to spend time fishing, it didn’t matter if they were biting or not.
Randy is...
Wheiles "Joe" Tillman
Feb 14, 2024
Wheiles “Joe” Tillman, loving husband, daddy, papa and great-papa, passed away in Gore, Oklahoma, Wednesday February 14, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Joe was born May 27, 1952, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Joe M. Tillman and Laura Marie (Perry) Tillman. He attended Tahlequah High School and graduated in 1970, right before registering in the military. Joe entered...
John David Ross Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
John David Ross Sr, 85, went home to be with Jesus Christ on January 23, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1938, in Hodgens, Oklahoma, to the now late Bill and Eunice Ross. John was a proud 1956 graduate of Central High School. Shortly after graduating, John served in the United States Navy until 1962. He served on...
Jesse Lee Crabtree
Jan 21, 2024
A graveside memorial will be held for Jesse Lee Crabtree, 74, of Sallisaw, at the Brushy Cemetery on Saturday, February 17th at 11:00 AM.
Jesse Lee Crabtree, 74, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on January 21, 2024 in Sallisaw. Jesse was born to Millard and Ellen Crabtree on August 12, 1949 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
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Mary Ann Cowett
Jan 19, 2024
Mary Ann Cowett, 72, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 19, 2024. Mary was born in Marble City, Oklahoma, to Charles “Pete” and Mary Randle (Thomas) on June 20, 1951. Mary strongly believed in Jesus Christ and is now at home with her savior. She met and married the love of her life, the late...
Starr Delene Hawkins
Jan 18, 2024
Starr Delene Hawkins, aged 67, passed away on January 18, 2024 in Muldrow, Oklahoma in the presence of family. Starr was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2014, and experienced a slow decline over 9 years. She was cared for by her family until she breathed her last breath. In the final three years of her...
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