Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

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

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 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 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...

Nov 5, 2024

June Ellen Batey, 73, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on November 5, 2024, in Roland. June was born in California to Elmer and Faye Batey (Simpson) on June 13, 1951. June loved animals and chose a career as a dog groomer because of her love and compassion for dogs. June is survived by her son Teddy Sigel and his wife...

Oct 31, 2024

Stacy Ann Jordan “Sugarfoot,” 58, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on October 31, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Stacy was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Kenneth Jordan and Mary Katharine Woody (Sutton) on December 14, 1965. She had a love for horses that was incomparable to anything else. Her loss leaves a void in the horse racing world, but her...

Oct 25, 2024

Dale Eddy Stuart, 76, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on October 26, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Dale was born in Alameda County, California to George and Juanita Stuart on May 26, 1948.

Dale enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his friends at the VFW.

He is survived by his dear...

Oct 24, 2024

Derrick Allen Johnson was born July 6, 1994, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Lawrence David “Bear” Johnson, Jr. and Kristy Johnson Bitar.

Derrick graduated from Sallisaw High School in 2013 and attended Carl Albert State College. One of Derrick’s happiest times in life was playing Black Diamond football. He started youth league in third grade for coaches...

Oct 16, 2024

Rocky Joe Woods Sr., 79, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on October 17, 2024, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Rocky was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Reverend J. K. Woods and Lola Faye (Wear) Woods on August 14, 1945. Rocky graduated from Roland High School in 1963. After graduation, Rocky went on to be successful in many ways. In 1983,...

Oct 7, 2024

Rickey Lee Farmer, 69, of Vian, Oklahoma passed away on October, 08 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Rickey was born in Hoisington, Kansas on June 07, 1955 to Laymon and Lillian Farmer.

Rickey is survived by his children, Richard Farmer, Tosha Deflutter, DeAnna Farmer and Bonnie Farmer and other family and friends.

He is preceded in...

Oct 4, 2024

Barbara Ann Nathman was born July 16, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the late Benjamin Mouser and LaFrona Foshee Mouser. She passed into our Savior’s loving arms on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Sequoyah Manor in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

On June 2, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, Charles A. Nathman, in Stevenson, Washington, and they...

Sep 29, 2024

Edith was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma, on May 11, 1929, to Dora and Grover Thompson. She was 95 years old. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy; she always went to church. She loved God and going to church. She prayed for her kids and others; she loved to sing and play the acoustic guitar....

Sep 29, 2024

Sophia Lorene (Sovo) Remer, 60, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away at sunset on September 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Her family sang her favorite songs to her and shared her favorite stories as she journeyed to the arms of the Lord. Sophia was born to Thomas Louis Sovo Sr. and Geneva (Sunagoowie) Sovo on August 24, 1964,...

Sep 28, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lula Charlene Farmer of Vian, Oklahoma. Born on March 17, 1946 and passed away on September 29, 2024.

Preceded in death by her father, Charles Deward Maxey, her mother, Lula May Poyner Maxey, brother, Don Maxey and her late husband Phillip Mark Riddle Sr.

She leaves behind...

Sep 20, 2024

On September 21, 2024, Jill Secora (Young) Bolin passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on July 6, 1964, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Clarence “Kirk” Young and Elizabeth (Hickman) Young. She grew up in Muskogee but always enjoyed spending time with her granny, Iva Young,...

Sep 20, 2024

Peyton Allison Connelly was born on September 18, 2024, and passed away on September 20, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Peyton was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to the proud parents of Cale William Connelly and Kadence June-Marie (Hughes) Connelly.

Peyton is survived by her parents, Cale and Kadence, her grandparents, Jamie and Debbie Fargo, Brandon Hughes, Barney and...

Sep 9, 2024

Jimmie “Jim” Taylor McCleod, 84, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on September 9, 2024, surrounded by those he loved dearest. Jim was born at home in the Pawpaw Community to Wesley Hobson McCleod and Hazel Irene McCleod (Humphries) on November 7, 1939. Jim was a highway inspector for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for over 30 years. He retired...