Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Jan 18, 2024

Darryl Phillips passed away on January 18, 2024 at the age of 85. He is survived by his wife Pat of the home, daughter Patti Phillips and Bob Alexander of Piedmont OK, son Donald and Kimberley Phillips of Mounds OK, sister Marilyn Johnson of Wichita KS, brother in law Clifford J. Collins Jr. of Sterling Heights MI, son in...

Jan 16, 2024

Sherry Lynn Durant-Ross, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Sherry was born on January 27, 1982, in Talihina Oklahoma.

Sherry grew up and graduated from Poteau High School. She was a CNA for 7 years at Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She loved being outdoors, being a mom, and spending time with...

Jan 15, 2024

Barbara Darlene Bullock, of Gore Oklahoma, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024. Barbara was born July 6, 1946, in Oklahoma City, OK to Eugene and Cora Davis.

Barbara was a cherished mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to nurturing her family with boundless love and kindness. Her warmth, wisdom, and unwavering support will forever be etched...

Jan 14, 2024

Roger Lee Sweeney, 87, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on January 14, 2024, in Sallisaw. Roger was born on February 22, 1936, in Lamar, OK to Lee and Minnie Sweeney. Roger Sweeney grew up near Holdenville, OK, and joined the Navy right after high school. He attended Northeastern State College where he received a master’s degree in education. He...

Jan 13, 2024

Brandon Baca, 52, of Tulsa, Oklahoma. passed away on January 13, 2024. Brandon was born in Heyward, California,  to Gilbert Baca and Marsha Anderson (Stuart) on October 13, 1971. He was a Navy Veteran and an equipment operator.

Brandon is survived by his parents, his sister Gina Davis and his brother Brett Anderson, a host of many...

Jan 11, 2024

Vickie Ruth Young of Sallisaw Ok passed away on January 11, 2024, at the age of 63.

She has left behind many friends and family including Mother Ruth Tuomi, Son Jason Young, Husband Tim Anderson, Siblings Lloyd Young, Keith Young, Roger Young, Renee Ezrilov, Stephanie Espinosa, and Tammy West. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Vickie was...

Jan 10, 2024

Arthur “Richard” Blackburn, 74, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 10, 2024. Richard was born in Santa Rosa, California, to Arthur and Lela Mae Blackburn (Jackson) on April 25, 1949. He retired from Hickory Springs after 30-plus years. He was a devoted employee who took pride in caring for his family. In his early...

Jan 5, 2024

Jerry Russell Emerson, 82, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away on January 05, 2024, in Gore, Oklahoma. Jerry was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Russell and Louise Emerson (Davison) on December 22, 1941. Jerry took great pride in his yard and could often be found working out in it tidying up and adding things here and there. He loved...

Jan 2, 2024

Darrell Ivan McElhaney, 63, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on January 2, 2024, at home surrounded by his family. Darrell was born in Houston, Texas, to Clarence and Helen McElhaney (Jaynes) on February 1, 1960. He graduated from Braggs High School. He worked as a heavy equipment operator at Tubular for many years. He was honored to serve in...

Dec 31, 2023

Johnny Lee Dixon, 77, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on December 31, 2023, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Johnny was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Alvin and Dorothy Dixon on September 3, 1946. In his early years, he worked as a butcher in a beef packing house in Kansas City, Missouri. He was drafted into the army in February...

Dec 27, 2023

Linda Sue Davis “Cud” of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away at home on December 27, 2023. Linda was born to Isaac Welch and Annabelle Garapey.

Linda is survived by her only daughter, Jaquita Nolan, and her husband Larry; her sister, Peggy Griffin; her grandchildren, Amanda and David Crawford; Daina Brown and Orin, Jessica and Wesley Cleland, their families,...

Dec 24, 2023

Barbara Jean Souders, 77, of Gore, passed away at home on December 24, 2023. Barbara was born in Fresno, California, to Hervy and Susie (Landers) Quillin on March 17, 1946. Her calling in life was to be a mother (aka the boss), and until her last days, she did just that and did it well.

Barbara is...

Dec 16, 2023

Julia (Judy) Marie Hollis of Muldrow, OK went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 81. She was born October 24, 1942 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Buddy and Goldie (Stevens) Williams. A loving mother, she enjoyed spending time with her family and her many pets over the years, ending with...

Dec 11, 2023

Leuwanna Bell, 56, of Sallisaw, passed away on December 11, 2023 in Sallisaw. Leuwanna was born in Elmwood, Kansas, to James and Alta Bell (Stevens) on June 05, 1967. Leuwanna is survived by her loving daughter, Drewshell Bell; her brother, Lewis Bell; her nephews, James Bell and his wife Marti Bell; their children, Jaxton McGowen, Wyatt, and Maddilyn Bell; Cameron...

Nov 20, 2023

Alice Arlene Garris–Applewhite, 74, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away in Vian on November 20, 2023. Alice was born in Gore, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Bertha Elizabeth McConnell (Noel) on May 4, 1949. She attended Gore High School. For the better part of her life, she worked in the restaurant industry but held several jobs, but the most important to...

Nov 14, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jimmie Ghu-Lah Clemmons

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jimmie Ghu-lah Clemmons, a beloved member of the community. Born in Tahlequah, OK, on September 2, 1943, Jimmie was the cherished son of Cherokee Adare Fox Clemmons and William James Clemmons. He peacefully departed this world at the age...

Nov 12, 2023

Graveside services for Larry Stites, 56, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, are being held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery Pavilion under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services.

Larry was born in Sallisaw on May 26, 1967, to Edmund and Gwen Stites. He passed away on Sunday, November 12,...

Nov 11, 2023

Value. Ernie never wasted anything, from an old bent nail or barnwood to left overs. He saw value in everything and he brought value to every interaction and relationship. He got all the good out of this life before moving onto his eternal home. Ernest Raymond Booher, 95, of Bartlesville, Ok, died in the early morning hours of November...

Nov 5, 2023

Kenny Dwight Howell, 65, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 05, 2023, in Sallisaw. Kenny was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to James and Ruby Howell on August 10, 1958. He graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1976. If you were blessed to know Kenny, you were blessed to have one of the best friends you ever had. Kenny...

Oct 29, 2023

Annette Coleman, 69, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Annette was born on August 08, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, to Ceonia Coleman and Carol (Burtran) Coleman. She loved to listen to music and was known to dance along to the rhythm whenever she could. She often spent time drawing and writing. ...