Tahlequah, OK Obituaries

H.M. "Hank" Ballard, 86, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hank was born on May 27, 1940, in Tahlequah to Homer and Artie Mae (James) Ballard. He grew...

George Anderson Wilson passed on July 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on June 9, 1945, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, George was a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Joshua Michael Feather was born on June 12, 1993, in Tahlequah, OK, the beloved son of Matthew Feather Sr. and Amy Lynn Feather. Joshua attended grade school in Adair before continuing his education a...

Jimmy “Jim” Dale Bynum born in Tahlequah, OK to Marjie (Worley) Bynum and Welza Bynum on January 23, 1947 @ 9:00 PM and passed June 1, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Jim attended Element...

James Wesley "Wes" Tucker was born on June 28, 1951 in Tahlequah, OK, to Albert and Christine (Ballard) Tucker. Wes grew up in the Tahlequah area and attended the old Messena School. He was the oldest...

Betty Jean (Terrapin) Foreman was born on August 13, 1931, in Hulbert, Oklahoma, to Walter and Pauline Terrapin. She passed peacefully at home in Oaks, Oklahoma on June 29th, 2026, at the age of 94. ...

Bryan David “Pooky” Sanders, 34, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on June 27, 2026. He was born on February 3, 1992, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Michelle Smith and the late David Sanders. He grew u...

Shirley Arlene Wolford, 84, passed away on June 27, 2026. Born on September 7, 1941, she will be remembered as a cherished presence in the lives of those who knew and loved her. Shirley resided in ...

Rebecca Holmes, 81, of Cookson, Oklahoma, passed away on June 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 22, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rebecca built a life centered on faith, family...

David Jay Dixon passed on June 19, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on March 19, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, David lived in Sand Springs, Oklahoma.

Cordell Rose, age 77, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He began his life’s journey on March 13, 1949, in Jackson County, Kentucky, born to the late Willie Irvin and Demi Jane (Fox...

A handsome baby boy was born to Laquita Sallis and Douglas Gardner on January 19, 1994, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. They named him Keyonté DeShawn Sallis. From an early age, Keyonté accepted Christ and was...

Mary Rose Secondine Mead, beloved mother, grandmother, community leader, and faithful servant, passed peacefully on June 11, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on October 26, 1939, in White Oa...

A Life Well Remembered Saundra Kay Richmond entered this world on July 23, 1953, in Torrance, California. Raised in Garden Grove, she attended Bolsa Grande High School, where her bright spirit and st...

Nancy Marie (Barnoskie) Swimmer was born on March 9, 1958 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Louis and Betty (Pettit) Barnoskie. She grew up in a large and loving household alongside seven brothers and...

Revina Rosa “Gog” Teague, 70, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on June 8, 2026. Born on September 22, 1955, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Revina was the daughter of William Witt Kaulaity and Melvina (Toun...

Kenneth Ray Rooks passed on June 6, 2026, at the age of 76, having been born on January 6, 1950, in Houston, Texas, and residing in Gore, Oklahoma.

Gerald “Jerry” Lee Gritts, 70, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on May 14, 1956, in Tulsa to Arlie Lee Gritts and Kathleen Joyce (Thomas) Gritts, Jerry was...

Ricky Eugene Hornett, or simply Rick by family and friends, was born May 17, 1963 in Dallas, TX. Rick was the only child of Bernice Hornett. He spent his childhood growing up in Tahlequah, OK, where h...

Jean Kelly passed on May 31, 2026, at the age of 90, having been born on September 2, 1935, in Medicine Park, Oklahoma, and residing in Park Hill, Oklahoma. No Local Services. Final resting plac...

The world became a little quieter on May 28, 2026, when Jaycie Dawn (Harvey) Rattlinggourd passed away at the age of 29. Born on September 13, 1996, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Jaycie lived a life filled ...

William "Billy" Hasty passed on May 25, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on August 28, 1972, in San Francisco, California, Billy resided in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. A funeral service will be held at Duggan...

Victoria Ann Garber, 73, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on May 24, 2026. She was born on July 12, 1952, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Ebb Allen and Juanita June (Suggs) Allen. Victoria devoted her...

Delter Pauline Shankle, or more commonly known as Pauline, was born February 9, 1931 in Henryetta, OK, the daughter of William and Rose (Crummit) Martin. Pauline was raised in a large household alongs...

Earl was born during the Great Depression on May 20th, 1929. He lived a long and blessed life, passing just 5 days shy of his 97th birthday. He was a faithful member of God’s Mountain Church and devot...

Charles Kevin Gann, 57, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on May 14, 2026. He was born May 10, 1969, in Dallas, Texas, to Charles Gann and Margie Paulette Bighorse. Kevin was the kind of man who ne...

Timothy Keith Gourd, 59, of Hulbert, Oklahoma, passed away on May 13, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on November 18, 1966, in Tahlequah to Jonas R. Gourd and Vivian (Dreadfulwater) Gourd. Kei...

Tommie Ray Hopkins, 83, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on May 11, 2026. He was born February 1, 1943, in Helena, Arkansas. Tommie was the kind of man who felt most at home outdoors and keeping ...

Juliane (Catron) Kizzia was born March 15, 1969 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Calvin and Gracie Mae (Feathers) Catron. She was the middle child among her siblings, Alvin, Betsy, Calvin, and Amy. A...

Mary Katheryn Hix passed on May 7, 2026, at the age of 72; born November 18, 1953, Mary Katheryn was a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Shirley Mae McLendon passed on May 2, 2026, at the age of 94, having been born on November 13, 1931, in Mentairie, Louisiana, and residing in Porter, Oklahoma. Services to be held in Texas. Fina...

Kyle Harlan Hair, age 40, passed away peacefully April 29, 2026, in Portland Oregon. Though he was far from home, he was surrounded by compassionate caregivers who remained by his side until the end. ...

Shelby Dean Morgan, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant, passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 93. Born June 12, 1932, in Buda, Texas, Shelby was the son of Shelby Andrew ...

Thomas E. Redwine, Sr, born March 4, 1938, passed  April 23, 2026 was 88 years young. Tom lived a great life, full of adventures, humor and love. He loved to travel, and incorporated his wanderlust i...

Randy J. Caviness, affectionately known as “Ome”, was born July 10, 1957 in Bartlesville, OK, the son of JD and Verna Kay (Duffield) Caviness. Randy was the middle child among five boys, growing up al...

Jesse Lee McQueen was born on October 23, 1997, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 28. He leaves behind a lifetime of stories; most of them funny, a few questionable,...

Lorraine Barbara Brown passed on April 18, 2026, at the age of 94, having been born on October 26, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois. She was a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and her final resting place w...

Patrick Joseph Terry passed on April 15, 2026, at the age of 70.

June Elise Tweedy passed on April 14, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on April 2, 1956, in Oklahoma, June lived in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Angelia Renea Swimmer, 47, went home to be with her Savior on April 12,2026 in Tulsa, OK. Angelia was born on July 10, 1978 to Larry and Carolyn Swimmer in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Angie is a graduate of ...

Patti Marie Ziesmer was born on September 21, 1958 in Medford, Oregon, the daughter of William and Beulah Marie (Keller) Ziesmer. She passed from this life on April 9, 2026 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at t...

Louise Elizabeth (Lambert) Christie was born on November 2, 1941, in Montreal, Canada, to Lawrence and Joan (Jeffreys) Lambert. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Barbara Culmer....

Jesse Wade Heskett passed on April 4, 2026, at the age of 40. He was born on August 11, 1985, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and was a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. No Services Planned.

Norma Jo (Burgess) Kirk 82, went home to be with the Lord April 5, 2026 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma known to her family as Nannie. She was born September 9, 1943 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, a daughter to the l...

Melinda Kay Hoskins passed on April 2, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on January 8, 1973, in Frankfort, Indiana, Melinda Kay lived in Proctor, Oklahoma. No Services Planned.

Soledad Silverio Reyes passed on March 29, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on November 8, 1934, in Manila, Philippines, Soledad lived in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held at a la...

LJ McMurtrey, born July 17, 1945, passed peacefully at his home in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, on April 1, 2026. LJ spent much of his youth in Stilwell, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Stilwell High Sch...

Ecil Margarett Kight was born January 30, 1947, and passed from this life on March 30, 2026, in Mason City, Iowa while surrounded by her family. Ecil was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma to Betsy Lee Woods-...

Luther Wayne Dallis, 37, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born on June 27, 1988, to Carl Wayne Dallis and Lisa Faye (Pack) Dallis. Luther married Crystal Dill on June 18, 2007. Together they had...

Linda Kay Delay, 75, passed away on March 30, 2026. Born July 5, 1950, Linda was a warm, thoughtful, and deeply loving presence to those who knew her, and her absence will be felt in quiet, everyday m...