Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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. ...

Oct 28, 2023

Our beloved hero, father, and Papa Gary F. Jackson passed away at home peacefully on his farm in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born in Bakersfield, California, on March 5, 1950, to Ima Dee and James Foster Jackson. He had four siblings: Berna Dee Burt of Sallisaw, Randall...

Oct 21, 2023

Evan Duane Rolston, 32, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on October 22, 2023, in Sallisaw. Evan was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on July 05, 1991, to Joyce Little and the late Wayne Rolston. He graduated from Central in 2010. He played all sports but loved basketball and football the most. Evan enjoyed the country life- hunting, fishing, anything to...

Oct 12, 2023

Larry Coombe, 69, passed away on October 13, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He fought a courageous battle against liver cancer. Larry was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Alva Coombe and Margaret Jarrel on January 07, 1954. Larry proudly served in the United States Navy and he retired from the Power Plant Industry. Larry is survived by his daughter Alicia...

Oct 9, 2023

Sharon Kaye Horn House

May 14, 1949 – October 10, 2023

At Sharon’s request, no formal service will be held.

Sharon passed this life on October 10, 2023, at the age of 74.

Burial will be at Fleetwood Cemetery under the direction of Forever Memories of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

She...

Oct 7, 2023

James “Jim” Edward Henson, 80, of McLoud, Oklahoma, passed away on October 08, 2023, in Newella, Oklahoma. Jim was born to Hosie Loftin Henson and Beatrice Metheny Smith on May 25, 1943, in Fern Creek, Kentucky. He was a proud Air Force veteran, joining when he was only 17. He served as a jet engine mechanic...

Sep 28, 2023

Etta Mae Stephens, 90, passed away on September 29th at 4 p.m. in Van Buren, Arkansas. Her final moments were spent surrounded by her daughters and son-in-law, who witnessed a glimpse of heaven as she left this earth.

Etta Mae was born on January 23, 1933, in Liberty, Oklahoma, and was the daughter of John Fletcher Bond...