Local obituaries for Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Feb 23, 2023

Jimmy Neil Morris of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at the age of 63 in his home on Thursday , February 23, 2023, after a long battle with diabetes.

He was born on May 14, 1959, in Wellington, Texas, to J.C. Morris Sr and Esther Lavonia (Waye) Morris. He grew up in various towns in and out...

Feb 13, 2023

Jerry Dean Graham, 67, of Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, passed away on February 13, 2023, in Webbers Falls, Oklahoma.

Jerry was born to Garrett Charlie (Jelly) and Hazel Beatrice (Slimp) Graham on February 1, 1956, in Pampa, Texas. He worked as a mechanic and enjoyed tinkering with automobiles.

Jerry is...

Feb 11, 2023

Jimmie Walker, 80, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 11, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Jimmie was born to Jess and Ruby Walker on June 19, 1942, in Checotah, Oklahoma. He served in the Navy for 22 years.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

Jimmie is preceded in death by...

Feb 8, 2023

Beverly Ann Phillips, 55, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 8, 2023, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Beverly was born to Gordon and Janett Rees on March 8, 1967, in Miami, Florida. She was raised in Buffalo, New York.

She graduated from Canisius College with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She was a counselor for many...

Feb 4, 2023

Monzell Coppin III, “Pee Wee,” passed on February 4, 2023.

Monzell was born November 19, 1977, in Muskogee, OK., to parents Monzell Jr. and Gayle Coppin.

Monzell was raised and graduated high school in Webbers Falls, OK. He loved to hunt and fish with his brother Shalin and his grandkids.

Monzell married the...

Jan 26, 2023

John T. Posey, Jr. (August 2, 1939 – January 26, 2023) passed away peacefully at home from heart failure complications. John owned and created the beautiful Meadow Park RV Park at Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma. John loved his days and his life at Meadow Park. He is best known for his quick-witted humor, sense of adventure (traveling and motorcycling around...

Jan 24, 2023

Rosa “Linda” Davis was born March 1, 1956, in Tulsa, OK, and unexpectedly departed from this life on January 25, 2023, in Fort Smith, AR, at the age of 66.  Linda was the daughter of Eldon and Maria Harper of Tulsa, OK.  After Linda graduated from Catoosa High School, she went on to study Elementary Education at Northeastern State...

Jan 19, 2023

David Lee Mobley, 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away in a traffic accident on January 20, 2023, in Muldrow, OK. David was born in Upland, California, to Charles Mobley and Emily Baruti on February 17, 1947. He graduated from culinary arts as an executive chef and spent the next 40 years pursuing his passion. He was a disabled veteran...

Jan 10, 2023

Joseph Donald Taylor, 37, of Muldrow, Oklahoma passed away on January 11, 2023, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Joseph was born to Edward Lee Taylor and Shelly Dawn Bennett on March 5, 1985, in Lindsay, California. He graduated from high school and completed his Oklahoma Miner Training. He continued to work in this industry...

Jan 6, 2023

Rita Audine Fowler, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 7, 2023 from complications with the flu. She was 69 years old.

Rita is survived and missed by her loving husband of 51 years, Joseph Fowler; her two children Jay Fowler (Melanie) and Daren Fowler (Erica); and her grandchildren Eaden Fowler, Bryce Dixon,...

Jan 3, 2023

Joe Bryan Ashley, 63, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on January 04, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Joe was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Joe Bailey Ashley and Gracie Irene Ashley (Hickle) on April 30, 1959. He called Tulsa home for many years of his life. He was very skilled and gifted in all his work. When doing...

Jan 1, 2023

Marcia Claudette Howell of Sallisaw, OK, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.

Marcia was born in 1954 in Sallisaw, OK to parents Ruby and James Howell.  She was a horse trainer by trade, and she and Doug Page shared their lives for 27 years traveling the U.S. training and racing horses. Marcia’s kindness and generosity were shown...

Dec 31, 2022

Mary “Susie” Evelyn England, 69, of Sallisaw, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Susie was born May 6, 1953, at Fort Sill Army base in Lawton, Oklahoma, to parents Richard Harris and Carlene Puffer. Susie moved to Sallisaw with her grandparents until her momma moved here in 1966. She loved her family and grandchildren very much, but her...

Dec 27, 2022

Cherry Lynn Carleton Sanders, 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on December 28, 2022, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Cherry was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Clay and Jewell Carleton and Betty (Terrill) and Charles Stewart on October 17, 1947. While raising her boys she graduated from Northeastern State University where she received her degree in early childhood...

Dec 24, 2022

Joe Stikeleather, “Billy Joe,” passed away on December 25, 2022.

Joe was born April 28, 1935, to parents Floyd and Mary Stikeleather in Star City, Arkansas, and raised in North Carolina. As most folks called him, “Billy Joe” worked at NAPA auto parts for 45 years. He loved karaoke, airplanes, bird watching, and telling stories. “Billy Joe”...

Dec 21, 2022

Aage Hansen Jr. “Sonny” passed away on December 22, 2022.

Aage was born on April 4, 1931, to parents Aage Sr. and Wilma Hansen in Chicago, Illinois.

Aage was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his son Nate and wife Bobbi Hansen; siblings Joyce Craig-Hansen and Jeanne Hansen Forrest; grandchildren Kalee...

Dec 21, 2022

Charles “Butch” Lee Cox, 78, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma passed away on December 22, 2022, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Butch was born in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma to Nicholas E Cox and Lillian (Dawson) Cox on April 20, 1944. Butch was a skilled rock layer throughout his life. Several local homes feature his amazing artwork with rock. Many a time, a walk...

Dec 20, 2022

Wyma Lynn Simonds, 79, passed away on December 21, 2022, in Sallisaw, OK.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services of Sallisaw, OK.

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Dec 16, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Burnsed was born September 13, 1937, in Eustace, TX. She was the daughter of Jim and Bertha (Athey) McDonald. She had two sons, four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren. She passed this life on December 17, 2022.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Sallisaw, OK where she was a prayer warrior. She enjoyed...

Dec 14, 2022

Larry Lee Holmes, 75, of Muldrow, Oklahoma passed away on December 15, 2022 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Larry was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Maxine Treat Holmes and Olen Holmes.

Larry graduated from the CLEET academy early in life and remained heavily involved in law enforcement for over 20 years.  Larry was a detective for...