Tahlequah, OK Obituaries

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.

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, 1987, 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...

Tommy Wayne “Cooter” Coleman passed away March 27, 2026, at his home in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. His battle with health issues is over and he is at peace, safe in the hands of our Heavenly Father. Tom...

Sandra Ann Hutchins, 75, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer — a monster she faced with grace, faith, and a strength that ne...

Donnis Irene Stanley, of Teresita, Oklahoma passed on March 26, 2026, at the age of 84 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Donnis was born on July 18, 1941, in Kansas, Oklahoma, to Maggie and Tom Pilcher. During...

Madel C. Rodriguez passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on March 24, 1948, in Mexico, she was a resident of Claremore, Oklahoma. No local services are planned. Final resting pla...

Jimmie Lee Ferrell, or more simply “Jim” to his family and friends, was born on July 21, 1948 in Tahlequah, OK, the son of Sam and Louella (Sanders) Ferrell. He was a graduate of Tahlequah High School...

Lorene Mae Whitehead, 86, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Tahlequah. She was born on March 27, 1939, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Stephen Oosahwe and Sallie (Bean) Oosahwe. Lo...

Joann Davis was born December 4, 1953, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and entered Eternal Life on March 7, 2026, in Springdale, Arkansas. She was a lifelong member of Illinois River Baptist Church. She was ...

Darlene Yvonne Cookson was born in Lostwood, North Dakota on April 25, 1937; the daughter of Adolph and Melvina (Westby) Anderson. She was raised alongside her three siblings, Vern, Rick and Arlys. Th...

Diane Studie, born December 30,1939, in Oklahoma City, OK, and passed into the presence of The Lord on March 5, 2026, in Tahlequah, OK. She passed very suddenly and was a shock to all. Diane is prece...

Reba was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family deeply. She is survived by her sons Billy Johnson and his wife Jennifer, and Michael Spears. Her legacy continues...

Billi Dale Munnell was born on April 21, 1966 in West Covina, CA, the daughter of Gregory Dale Munnell Sr. and Veronica Mae (Skinner) Young. Billi lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family,...

William Lewis Long, 68, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on February 19, 2026. Lewis was born on January 26, 1958, in Mojave, California, to Nophaie James Long and Darlene Long. Lewis worked as an...

Jimmie Dale Squirrell Sr., was born on January 21, 1949 in Claremore, OK, the son of Watt and Minnie (Christie) Squirrell. He went on to work for Oaks-Mission School and then for 38 dedicated years, h...

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 Adair Hensley, age 77, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2026. Mary was a homemaker in every sense of the word, and her house was more than just ...

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 was born on March 17th, 1942, during WWII, to Herman Anthony and Luelle Adele (Beland) Lutz Sr.in Ft. Smith, AR. He was raised with his brothers and sisters, Herman Jr., Mary Lutz Powel...

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...