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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 […]
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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 Y […]
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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 Hicko […]
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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 an […]
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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 […]
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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 b […]
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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 Gri […]
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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 h […]
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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, […]
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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 brot […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 b […]
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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 […]
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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 an […]
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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 al […]
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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 serve […]
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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 Fore […]