Tahlequah, OK Obituaries

On February 17, 2026, Angela Janell Brannon-McKnight gained her wings and entered her eternal home. Angela was known for her beautiful voice and her deep love for her children. She loved to sing, and...

Mary Francis Hensley, born on September 16, 1948, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 77. Mary was a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Fannie Mae (Parris) Duffield, 98, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on February 15, 2026, at her home. Fannie was born on September 1, 1927, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Johnson “Chump” and Joanna Gil...

Patrick David Hunt or simple “Pat” to his friends and family, was born on December 4, 1947 in Wickford, RI, the son of Robert Foster and Eileen Marie (Foreman) Hunt. Pat valued education and hard work...

John Paul Lutz, born on March 17, 1942, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 83.

Robert Lee Perkins, born on January 29, 1963, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 63. Robert was a resident of Welling, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be ...

Dora Bell (Keys) McDowell, age 83 of Tahlequah, OK, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026 . Born on October 1, 1942 to Lee Sanders and Mary Keys, she lived a full and vibrant life defined by her...

Vaulene Ann Watt began her life’s journey on the plains of McDonald, KS, the second daughter born to Charles (Chick) and Katherine (Katie) Brumm-Hubbard, on June 17th, 1929. There would be four childr...

Mary Aleene Jones was born on May 20, 1954 in Tahlequah, OK, the daughter of Henry Carey and Nora Deerinwater. She attended Hulbert High School and went on to accomplish something she was deeply proud...

Deborah “Debbie” K. (Pigeon) Pritchett, 64, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was born July 2, 1961, to Dewey and Barbara Pigeon in Tahlequah, OK, and passed away on February 5, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, su...

Karen Sue Elderfield was born on July 31, 1959 in Vinita, OK, the daughter of Thomas Nigh and Billie (Shink) Walker. After High School, she went on to attended courses through Northeastern Oklahoma A&...

Mary Agnes Cleary Fulk was born on April 19th, 1941, the daughter of David Esmond and Mary (Sullivan) Cleary, at Ft. Polk, LA. As the eldest of eight children, Mary learned to look out for her sibling...

Richard “Bud” Holmes, 72, of Bunch, Oklahoma, passed away on February 2, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Bud was born on August 8, 1952, in Tahlequah, to Henry and Allene (Glory) Holmes. He spent his wh...

Sharon Edyth Estill began her journey in life on August 29, 1946 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of David Nixon Sr. and Dorothy Jane (Hager) Bradley. Sharon graduated from Stephen F. Austin High Schoo...

Lillian Ruth Comstock was born on December 2, 1933, in Bunch, Oklahoma. Lillian passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 92. She was a resident of Muldrow, Oklahoma.

Mary L. Walls, born August 1, 1937, in Cherokee County, to Peter and Eliza (Cochran) Pann and died January 30, 2026, in Gore, Oklahoma. Mary was a housewife most of her life, but when her husband, L...

Cindy was born September 29, 1965 in Muskogee, OK, the daughter of Thorn and Freda Mae (Martin) Catron. She was raised in Tahlequah in a large household alongside her twelve siblings, an upbringing th...

Beverly Ann Barr, born on August 14, 1959, in Terrell, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 66. Beverly was a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Eli Olvera, or “Bubba” as he was known to his family and friends, was born May 28, 1974 in Tahlequah, OK. He was one of four boys to parents, Jose Eloy and Roberta (Swimmer) Olvera. He attended Tahleq...

Cinneide “Joey” Nakisisa, of Park Hill, Oklahoma, was born on March 2, 1979, in Ventura, California, to Milton Rogers and Patricia (Tillison) James. He passed away on January 27, 2026, in Tahlequah, O...

Christopher Lee Jones, age 46, passed from this life on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his home in Tahlequah. He was born on March 19, 1979 in Casa Grande, AZ, the son of David M. and Brenda K. (Clayto...

Chris Allen Dodd was born on October 2, 1962, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Bob and Cubie (McCoy) Dodd. He left this life on January 26, 2026, at the age of 63. Chris attended Tahlequah Public Schools a...

Christopher Alan Petersen, age 60, of Hulbert, Oklahoma, passed away on January 24, 2026. Christopher was born on August 11, 1965, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Rodney Hugh Petersen and Arlene Myrtle (Spears...

Glenda Ruth Smith Hinton was born April 16, 1946, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Cecil and Leota (Gill) Smith. She passed away peacefully at home following a hospitalization on January 23, 2026. She is surv...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Joshua Heath Ferguson, on January 23, 2026. He departed from this world at home at the age of twenty-nine. Joshua was born on J...

Jerry Ross Keys, 71, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on January 24, 2026, leaving behind many who shared in his laughter and time together. He enjoyed the outdoors, good food, and being with famil...

“Safe In His Arms” Carl Edward Hopson, age 46, a resident of Oklahoma City, OK, answered the masters call to sleep in his eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. A beautiful baby boy ...

William Anthony “Tony” O’seland began his journey in life on December 4, 1954 in Tulsa, OK to Jerry Lee Gay and Beverly Goodner, and was later adopted by Walter O’seland. He graduated from Will Roger’...

Gary Don Crawford, born January 1, 1953, passed away on January 16, 2026. Gary enjoyed the simple things in life. Fishing, hunting, and spending time piddling around in the garage. He was especially ...

Larry Dale Dennis, born on December 24, 1953, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 72. Larry was a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Barbara Sue Farmer was born on January 9, 1941, to Alice Crittenden Jordan Scott and Thomas Ray Scott of Tahlequah, Ok. She was raised in the Tahlequah area and graduated from Tahlequah High School in...

Betty Marie Lowery (Byers) was born on January 6,1937 to Nick and Charlotte (Pigeon) Byers. She passed from this life on January 3, 2026, at the age of 88. Betty was raised in the Bagley community be...

Lois "Marie" Ridenhour, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Hulbert, Oklahoma, on January 3, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was 85 years old...

Deana Lynn Vaughn, a cornerstone of the Hulbert community and the heart of her family, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 50. Born on June 15, 1975, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Deana lived a li...

Artha Sue Donaldson (Johnson) was born on September 6, 1959, in Nowata, OK to Arthur and Charleen Johnson. She passed away on January 4,2026, at home surrounded by her daughter Susan, and husband Scot...

Albert Lafayette Bond, age 67, of Cookson, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was born on July 29, 1958, in Shelbyville, Illinois, to Leroy Scott Bond an...

Goodlow Harvey "GH" Tootle was born on March 6, 1948, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 77. GH was a resident of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. A private family memo...

Dave Walter Wilson, age 70, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed from this earth on December 29, 2025, surrounded by love and a lifetime of memories. Dave was born on Monday, August 15, 1955, in Muskogee, ...

Buddy Floyd Phillips, born December 10, 1932 to Bird “Bud” Harrison and Belle (Caudrey) Phillips. He was the youngest of ten children. He passed from this life at home and went to be with his Lord and...

Edith Kennedy Bunch, born on November 16, 1950, in Natchez, Mississippi, passed away on December 23, 2025, at the age of 75. Edith was a resident of Cookson, Oklahoma. No services are planned. Ed...

Joseph Meeko “Choogie” Leach, of Olympia, Washington, was born on November 10, 1980, in Claremore, Oklahoma, and passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 45 in Tahlequah, OK. Joseph was the be...

Eddie Rush, aged 53, passed away on December 21, 2025. He was born on March 7, 1972. Eddie was a resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Billie "Uncle Bill" Philpott began his journey in life March 8, 1948 in Tahlequah, OK, the son of James Robert and Prudie Leona (English) Philpott. He was raised among a full house of 15 siblings. Th...

Linda Lou Troglin, age 74, was born on March 18, 1951, to Elward and Ruth Husong, and passed away on December 20, 2025, surrounded by love, leaving behind a family who will forever cherish her gentle ...

Sylvia Jean (Buzzard) Wilson was born on August 31, 1948 in the Barber Community, to Easley and Lydia (Swimmer) Buzzard. A full-blood Cherokee, she was raised alongside her four siblings with a deep a...

Shirley Ann (Baker) Phillips, born on February 8, 1936 to Charley and Gladys (Stepp) Baker. She was one of 12 children. She passed from this life at home and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec...

Born on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1955, Billy Joe Killian Jr. entered the world with the quiet wisdom of an old soul and carried that spirit throughout a life well lived. He was the son of Billy Jo...

April Wildcat, born on January 8, 1974, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 51. April was a resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma. No services are planned.

Stephanie Ann Snyder, age 51, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on December 11, 2025. She was born on August 20, 1974, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Stephanie made her home in Tahlequah, where she spent m...

Edna Elizabeth Cartwright, age 90, passed away on December 9, 2025. She was born on April 28, 1935, in Vian, Oklahoma, to William Randolph Ballard and Fannie Mae Ballard (Craighead). In September of 1...