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Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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Nelda Lingbeck

Nelda Lingbeck

Nov 28, 2025

Nelda Lingbeck, 88, a resident of Tahlequah, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1937 in Canton, MN., to the late Ogden Casterton and Lillian (Russell) Casterton.Funeral Service will be 9 AM, Friday, December 5, 2025 at Hart Funeral Home, burial will follow at 11 AM at Fort Gibson VA Cemetery.The family will receive...

Linda Watson

Linda Watson

Nov 26, 2025

Linda K. Watson was called home to join her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1950, in Perry, OK., to the late Eugene Lowry and Thelmaline (Boone), from this union 5 children were born with Linda being the youngest.

Graveside services will be 1PM, Friday, December 5, 2025, at Tahlequah City Cemetery.

Linda...

Evelyn Sue Gilbert

Evelyn Sue Gilbert

Nov 24, 2025

Evelyn Sue Gilbert, 76, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away November 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Evelyn was born February 23, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late Doyle Edward Bradley and Dorothy Evelyn Garner Bradley.

She worked as a cook most of her adult life in several different restaurants along the way.

She cherished her...

Gloria Marie Williford Wilson

Gloria Marie Williford Wilson

Nov 24, 2025

Gloria Marie Williford Wilson, 80, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2025, at her home.

Gloria was born July 10, 1945, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, the daughter of Walter and Jewel Etta Fidler Foster. Gloria loved the Lord and was a member of Carter Baptist Church. She went to work in a nursing home in Broken...

Robert "Bob" John Pyle

Robert "Bob" John Pyle

Nov 21, 2025

Robert (Bob) Pyle, 79, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, went to be with Jesus on Friday, November 21, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on a farm in Beatrice, Nebraska, to W. W. “Shorty” Pyle and his mother, Thelma Irene Walsh Pyle.

Bob loved his family the most in life. His son, Robert (Robb) Pyle was his best friend...

Harold "Teddy" Edward Dilbeck

Harold "Teddy" Edward Dilbeck

Nov 17, 2025

Harold Edward “Teddy” Dilbeck, 47, of Hulbert, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Teddy was born April 27, 1978, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Kathie Jean Burk and James Dale Dilbeck. Teddy attended school in Porter, Oklahoma, where he played baseball and was even in the band. Later in life, he did many, many things from being a...

Dashika Ray

Dashika Ray

Nov 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of DaShika Danae Ray, a Sweet Soul, called home too soon after losing her battle with cancer. With profound sadness and tender love, we announce that Shika, as she was affectionately known, at age 40, was called home to live with God far sooner than any of us ever imagined.On November 17, 2025, surrounded by love and...

Marion Vance

Marion Vance

Nov 11, 2025

Marion Marie Vance, 76, a cherished resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and love for life following her passing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born on December 29, 1948, to the late Jess Taylor and Ida (Tehee) Taylor in Tahlequah, Marion's life was a testament to resilience and devotion.A funeral service will be held in her...

Betty Davis

Betty Davis

Nov 10, 2025

Betty Lou (Christie) Davis was born on March 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Bettie (Jones) Christie and William "Buck" Christie.

Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow at Moody Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home from 5 PM until...

Rickie Lee Kirk

Rickie Lee Kirk

Nov 9, 2025

Rickie Lee Kirk, 61, of Adrian, Missouri (formerly of Tahlequah, Oklahoma), passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri.

Rickie was born March 16, 1964, in Liberty, Kansas, to the late Erval Kirk and Carol Rowe. He grew up in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where he attended Tahlequah Public Schools and then received his high school diploma...

Ray Kingfisher

Ray Kingfisher

Nov 4, 2025

Ray Kingfisher, 67, a resident of Tahlequah, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 14, 1958 to the late Eagle Kingfisher and Sarah (Agent) Kingfisher.

Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Monday, November 10, 2025 at Hart Funeral home, burial to follow at Agent Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1...

Linda Darlene Thomas

Linda Darlene Thomas

Nov 4, 2025

Linda Darlene Thomas was born in Blackgum, OK on January 25,1947, to the late Clyde and Talitha (Risley) Hart. She passed from her earthly  life on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 AM, Monday, November 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Gore, OK.

Darlene was a devoted wife and mother....

Charlene Lyons

Charlene Lyons

Nov 4, 2025

Rosa Charlene Lyons, 87, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1938, in Peggs, Oklahoma, to the late Monroe Harvey and Clara (Chaney) Harvey. Charlene led a rich and vibrant life filled with joy, creativity, and love. She had a passion for reading, toll painting, and deer hunting, but her greatest treasure was the time...

Betty Whaler

Betty Whaler

Nov 1, 2025

Betty Whaler, 68, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Claremore, OK. She was born in Claremore on February 22, 1957, to the late Ella Mae Snell.

Betty loved gigging for crawdads and looking for wishie's and morrells. She enjoyed picnics at the at river, crusin around town, but most important was spending time with her family.

Funeral Service will be 1 PM, Friday, November...

Terry Osburn, Sr.

Terry Osburn, Sr.

Oct 30, 2025

Terry Edward Osburn Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer - a fight he met with the same stubborn determination and quick wit that carried him through every chapter of his life.

Born in LaPorte, Indiana on February 18, 1947, Terry spent his childhood years in Michigan City, Indiana....

Anna Mae Buzzard

Anna Mae Buzzard

Oct 27, 2025

Anna Mae Buzzard, 93, of Tahlequah, passed from this life on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1932, in Tahlequah to Sam Cobb and Mary (McDaniel) Cobb.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Manus Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00...

Roberta Mitchell

Roberta Mitchell

Oct 24, 2025

Roberta Ann Mitchell, 85, a resident of Pryor, OK., passed away on Friday, October 24,2025. She was born in Muskogee, OK., to the late Delbert Benton and Virgie (Shook) Benton.

Funeral Services will be 2 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at South College Church of Christ, burial to follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Hart Funeral Home...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Oct 22, 2025

Shirley Imadell Smith, 79 years, 8 months of Hulbert, OK, was born February 19th, 1946, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Arvel Edward Thompson and Ola Imadell (Powers) Thompson. She died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Service will be 1:30 PM, Monday, October 27, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at...

Calvin Riggs

Calvin Riggs

Oct 13, 2025

Calvin Annanis Riggs, 65, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away October 13, 2025, at Brentwood Extended Care and Rehab.

Calvin was born November 28, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, a son of the late John Thomas (JT) Riggs, Sr. and Clifteen Ridgeway. Calvin attended Tahlequah public schools, where he excelled in track and football. He attended Connors State College and later Northeastern State...

Linda Roberts

Linda Roberts

Oct 9, 2025

Linda Kathelene Roberts, (she went by Kathelene or Lene) beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this world, Thursday October 9th, at 5:42 PM, at Ascension St John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a hard-fought battle against the rapid onset of overwhelming health complications at the far too young age of 57. Born the youngest of 6 children to Bennie and...