Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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...

Sep 25, 2023

Joyce Wiseheart, 73, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on September 26, 2023, in Sallisaw. Joyce was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Ernest Hutchcraft and Bertha Mae Cullipher Cuevas on July 21, 1950. She worked in retail. She married her husband, Don Taylor Wiseheart, on June 09, 1967.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Don;...

Sep 14, 2023

Harley Marvin McGee, 77, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on September 15, 2023 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Harley was born on May 4, 1946 to Paul Alvin McGee and Blanch Marie McGee (Tindell) in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was a millwright for many years. He married Patricia McGee on June 15, 1985.

Harley is survived by his wife,...

Sep 11, 2023

Aleta Rose Campbell, 71, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on September 12, 2023, peacefully at home with her children at her side. Aleta was born to Joseph Whittaker and Rosa Cassdenti on July 15, 1952.

She was dearly loved by all her family. She was known for her artistic abilities, so much so that her grade school...

Sep 10, 2023

Oma Fay Armer (Edwards), 85, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on September 11, 2023, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Oma was born in Pawpaw, Oklahoma, to James Mirl Edwards and Ruth Alice Edwards (Maloney) on June 18, 1938. She was of the Baptist faith. She and the love of her life, Doyle J Armer, were married on September 26, 1955. She...

Sep 5, 2023

Geraldine Bernice Lackey (Cowart), 82, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on September 6, 2023, in Roland, Oklahoma. Geraldine was born in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Lillian Cowart (Fields) on June 03, 1941. She was a devoted homemaker.

Geraldine is survived by her children, Jeannie and Jimmy Mar, Timothy Lackey, Ron Lackey; her siblings Kenneth Butch Cowart,...

Aug 27, 2023

Today we celebrate the life of Conzella Sandra Jean Wright Briggs.  She was born April 1, 1942 to Amos Wright and MaJoy Cobbs Wright. She attended Douglass High School in Vian, Ok. She was married to Nathaniel Briggs, now deceased. Together they raised 10 children of the home,  Nathan, Lenda , Ruby, Eddie, Robert-deceased, David-deceased, Daniel, Willie, Chanesha and...

Aug 11, 2023

Billy Ray Isaacks, Sr, 85, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on August 12, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Billy was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Jim and Vera (Hughes) Isaacks on October 24, 1937. He worked as a machinist and served in the United States Army. He enjoyed reading his bible and leading his family towards Christ, who was the...

Jul 24, 2023

Roberta “Bert” Prescott, 73, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on July 25, 2023, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Bert was born in Jasper, Tennessee, to Raymond and Jessie Hix on August 14, 1949. She worked as an LPN for 20 years. She raised quail for over 10 years, often having over 5,000 at a time. She was known to have a...

Jul 19, 2023

Edward “Eddie” Chester Armer, 70, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, on July 20, 2023. Eddie was born in Blackgum, Oklahoma, to Chester and Essie Armer (Ray) on June 28, 1953. Eddie married his wife, Janet Armer, in 1983. He was a heavy equipment operator for U.S Lime Company – St Clair. He was the president of...

Jul 18, 2023

Judy Ann Bales, 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on July 19, 2023, in Vian, Oklahoma. Judy was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Claude Bales and Mildred Sager on February 02, 1948. Claude worked in housekeeping. She loved to babysit, cook, clean, and made the best pumpkin pies.

Judy is survived by her children, Elizabeth and Robert...

Jul 12, 2023

Faye Sells, “Lana Banana” 57, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, passed away on July 13, 2023, surrounded by her family, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lana was born in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Gerald and Lavone Poindexter (Dillard) on January 20, 1966. She graduated from Sallisaw High School. Those who knew Lana knew a truly wild and free spirit with the biggest giving...

Jul 1, 2023

Gregory Franklin Wilson, 69, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on July 2, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Greg was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Joseph Franklin and Thelma Jean Wilson on June 17, 1954.

Greg graduated from Roland High School in 1972. He worked for Hunt’s Department Store. He also served the town of Roland as a...

Jun 26, 2023

Yvonne Jeanette Miller, also lovingly known by her nickname Bonbon, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 27, 2023, at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Sacramento, California, to CB Miller and Patricia Ann Miller (Ridinger) on October 2, 1951.

Yvonne was the valedictorian of her high school...

Jun 10, 2023

Thomas James Brogan JR, 56, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on June 11, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Thomas was born on April 16, 1967, to Thomas James Brogan, SR, and Joan Carol Abbott (Mortensen) in Toledo, Ohio. He loved tinkering with vehicles, going to auctions, and watching his horses in the field. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as...