Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Mar 3, 2025

Scott Jeffrey Romine, a cherished member of his family and community, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, at the age of 54. Born on August 8, 1970, in Saint Clair, Michigan, Scott lived his life with a steadfast commitment to hard work and an unwavering love for those around him.

Scott's career was marked by a hands-on approach...

Feb 22, 2025

Dortha Pat Bowles, a remarkable woman whose heart was as vast as the Oklahoma skies where she was born, left this world on February 22, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on June 27, 1939, in Panama, Oklahoma, and her life traced the beautiful narrative of love, resilience, and family that anyone who met her could see immediately.

Throughout...

Feb 15, 2025

Ramona Joyce Dillard, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, left this world on February 15, 2025, in Catoosa, Oklahoma, at the age of 80. Born on September 1, 1944, in Hanson, Oklahoma, Ramona's  early years were shaped by her childhood experiences in Washington State, where she learned the values of resilience and hard work.

A proud graduate of Central High...

Feb 12, 2025

Rose Marie Smith, 64, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born in El Paso, Texas to Frances (Stokes) Medearis. Friends and family describe Rose as an amazing lady who was kind and loving, had a generous heart, and loved to help people. She was a very talented basketball player on...

Feb 10, 2025

Madison Marie Bassett, 30, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Jerry Dean Pratt and Shannan Christie Bassett on October 08, 1994. Madison was raised in the Muldrow, Oklahoma area. She was a stay-at-home mom and loved spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies...

Feb 7, 2025

Jerry Lee London Sr., beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was born on March 17, 1935, in Brentwood, California. He passed away on February 7, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, music, and cherished memories.

Throughout his life, Jerry dedicated himself to various professions, including pouring concrete alongside his brother Jeral, working as a truck driver,...

Feb 5, 2025

Claude (Dink) Scott Jr., 84 of Vian, OK was born April 1, 1940 in Sallisaw, OK to Okla and Claude Scott Sr. Dink passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 surrounded by family. He attended Sallisaw High School and went on to work at Vian Lumber Company for 25 years. He especially loved growing tomatoes and crappie fishing with his wife...

Feb 5, 2025

Allene Lavada Lee, born on July 7, 1930, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in her home on February 5, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Allene will be remembered for her unwavering love and dedication to her family and friends. Allene was a proud homemaker who loved gardening and canning her food and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She...

Feb 2, 2025

A very proud Cherokee Citizen Benjamin Tommy Callahan, 80, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma was born August 19, 1944 in Sallisaw the 3rd of 10 children to Raymond and Bonnie (Allen) Callahan and passed away on February, 02, 2025 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He attended Sallisaw area schools and also in Tucson, Arizona. He married Sharon Wiegel and had four boys: Loren, Edward,...

Jan 25, 2025

Dr. Luther Neal Boston, of Grand Junction, CO, was born in Ft. Smith, AR on April 8, 1948, to Doris Edna (Floyd) Boston and Wilburn Luther Boston.

Neal spent his early years in Panama, OK helping at his father’s gas station, playing high school sports, and experiencing life in a small rural town.

While Neal...

Jan 21, 2025

Calvin Clifford Harvey, 67, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas; he was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Wallace and Goldie Harvey on September 22, 1957.

Calvin was a decorated Army veteran who spent 37 years working at Rheem Manufacturing in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He also hung sheetrock with his father...

Dec 22, 2024

James was a devoted Christian, a fisherman, and a fan of NASCAR and WWE Wrestling. He loved his partner Susan, as well as his family and friends with his whole heart. James is survived by his partner, Susan Pye, of the home; his brothers, Thomas Geiger and Todd Nelson of Illinois and John Geiger of Florida; and his sisters, Alma...

Dec 18, 2024

Nancy Sue Poindexter, 69, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on December 18, 2024 in Sallisaw. Nancy was born in Wellington, Texas to John Pendergraft and Hettie Baggett (Martin) on December 27, 1954. Nancy started her career as a beautician, eventually attending school at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah and graduating with a degree in education. Nancy was a beloved...

Dec 15, 2024

Edna Joan Folks, 81, of Panama, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Wilburn Luther Boston and Doris Edna (Floyd) Boston on December 30, 1942. She was a nurse’s aide in the healthcare industry.

Edna was a loving wife to...

Dec 9, 2024

Garvin Wesley Richardson, 70, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed from this life at his home in Sallisaw, on December 9, 2024.

Garvin was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, to John Elmer Richardson and Cora Ann Richardson (Petree) on March 2, 1954.

He worked for over 40 years as a Kiln operator at St. Clair...

Dec 9, 2024

Raymond Dewayne Pittman, 71, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on December 9, 2024 in Sallisaw. He was born in Maywood, California to Raymond and Novella Pittman on August 3, 1953. He was a factory worker.

He is survived by his sister, Sharon Daniel and her husband Terry and his neice, Crystal Stuart and her husband Darrell, and...

Dec 7, 2024

John Levi Swimmer, 91, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away in Vian, Oklahoma on December 07, 2024. John was born in Vian, Oklahoma, to Joseph Samuel Swimmer and Bessie Whittenburg (Buttery) on February 28, 1933.

John was an honored Cherokee War Veteran serving in the Korean War.

John is survived by the Mother of his Children,...

Dec 4, 2024

Timothy P. Hughes, age 60, of Sallisaw, OK, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024. He was born on May 26, 1964, in Houston, TX, and lived in many parts of the country. Timothy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Nov 16, 2024

Ivory Jean Ann Harrison was born to Lacresha Harrison on September 12, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. At two months and four days old, she was much too precious and perfect for Earth, and she went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024.

She is survived by her mother, Lacresha, and her siblings, Ja’Shaun Harrison...

Nov 14, 2024

Chad Michael Braun, 53, of Van Buren, Arkansas, passed away in Van Buren on November 13, 2024. He was born in Elko, Nevada, to Michael Lawrence Braun and Claire June McDowell (Woodson) on November 8, 1971. Chad was a welder, and there wasn’t much he couldn’t fix! The more he had to make something out of nothing, the better...