Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
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John R. (J R) Sellers
Aug 13, 2025
John R. ( J.R.) Sellers, 80, a lifelong resident of Cherokee County, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1945, in Welling, OK., to the late Percy M. “Red” Sellers and Mary (Groundhog) Sellers.
Funeral Service will be 10 AM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Elm Tree Baptist Church, burial to follow at Shirley...
Richard Conner
Aug 12, 2025
Richard Brian Conner, 63, a cherished resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Born on April 10, 1962, in Ventura, California, he was the beloved son of Charles Conner III and Jennifer (Hummel) Conner.Richard's life was dedicated to his family and friends. Richard is preceded in death by his father, Charles Conner III.
He is...
Timothy Delargy
Aug 12, 2025
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Timothy (Timmy) Joseph Delargy, who passed away on August 12, 2025, at Sequoyah Nursing Home in Sallisaw, OK, at the age of 61. Born on January 22, 1964, in Tulsa, Timmy was a cherished son of the late James and Teresa Delargy and a beloved husband, brother, and...
Jason Dakota Collins
Aug 5, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce Jason Dakota Collins, 29, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, passed away on August 5, 2025.
Jason was a great man, fiancé, and an even better father. He was also a great son and brother of which we were so very proud of.
Jason is survived by his fiancé, Lakin Girdner; daughter, Daphne Collins; his father and...
Nancy Johnson
Aug 5, 2025
Nancy Lee Johnson, 87, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2025, at her home in Tulsa, OK surrounded by her daughters. She was born on January 30, 1938, to Charles and Winnie McCorkle.
Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery. The family will...
Bonnie Vann
Jul 31, 2025
Bonnie Marie Vann, aged 76, quietly passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born on December 23, 1948, in Jacksboro, Texas, Bonnie was the cherished daughter of the late Lloyd and Nina (Brandon) Heter.
Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025 at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Pearlene Flute
Jul 29, 2025
Pearlene Cheater Flute daughter of William and Emma (Christie) Cheater; born September 25, 1949, in Tahlequah ,OK. She went on to her heavenly home on July 29,2025 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 75.
Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Tuesday, August 5,2025 at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow at Barber Cemetery. Family...
Gerald Walker
Jul 18, 2025
Gerald A. Walker, 82, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born on June 4, 1943, in Champlain, Illinois, to Russell L. and Reba Faye Davis Walker. Gerald's journey through life was marked by devotion-to his family, his community, his passions, and his values.
Gerald moved to Tahlequah as a young boy, where he would plant deep roots and grow...
Leroy Trusen
Jul 13, 2025
Leroy Edward Trusen, 89, of Park Hill, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.
Mr. Trusen was born May 3, 1936, in Pharr, Texas, to the late Arthur Edward Trusen and Dena Nell Klump Trusen. He received his education in Jenks, Oklahoma, before joining the United States Army from 1956 to 1958.
Mr. Trusen worked in...
Farrell Perry
Jul 10, 2025
Farrell Eugene Perry, 60, will be lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. Born on March 31, 1965, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, he was a cherished son to Arthur Ellis and Lillie Mae (McCarter) Perry. Farrell transitioned to the Heavenly realm on July 10, 2025, after a life filled with adventure, service, and love.The family invites all who...
Louella Smith
Jul 1, 2025
Louella Candy Smith, a beloved resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 23, 1939, Louella was the cherished daughter of the late Reeder and Carrie (Candy) Jones
.The community is invited to honor Louella's remarkable life during a funeral service that will be held at Hart Funeral Home on...
Connie Smith
Jun 29, 2025
Connie Dawn Smith, known affectionately as "Ahni" Strawberry in Cherokee, peacefully left this world on June 29, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on August 14, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, she was the beloved daughter of Bennie Smith and Louella (Jones) Smith. A cherished resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Connie will be remembered for her unwavering love of family...
Kay Drywater
Jun 27, 2025
Kay Lavonda Drywater, 60, a lifelong resident of Tahlequah, passed away June 27, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 12,1965, to the late Chester Drywater and Bessie (Flynn) Drywater.
Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 2,...
Anna Myrle Elliott
Jun 26, 2025
Anna Myrle Austin Elliott, 93, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her home.
Mrs. Elliott was born October 26, 1931, in Apache, Oklahoma, to the late Mick William Austin and Bertha Myrle McDaniel Austin. She was reared and received her education in Apache, where she graduated from Boone Apache High School.
She married Allen Charles Elliott on October...
Nita Ousley
Jun 24, 2025
Nita Jean Ousley, 77, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 20, 1947, in Sayre, Oklahoma, she was the cherished daughter of Donell Lowrance and Juanita (Cornelius) Lowrance, who preceded her in death.Nita is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Roy Ousley, and...
Dr.Michael Wyly, DO.
Jun 21, 2025
Dr. Michael Wyly, D.O., 76, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in rural Big Cabin, Oklahoma. Michael was born on May 3, 1949, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Sue (Medearis) and Sidney McNair Wyly. He was delivered at Tahlequah City Hospital by his grandfather, Dr. Park Hinds Medearis, a legacy that foreshadowed his own calling in medicine.
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Herman Rhoads
Jun 21, 2025
Herman Eugene (Gene) Rhoads, age 94 of Tahlequah, passed away on June 21, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa. After attending Cameron Junior College for two years in Lawton, Gene began studying at Oklahoma Agricultural & Mechanical College, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. To avoid being drafted, he and three other Randlett High School graduates decided to join the Air...
Carolyn Cochran Foreman
Jun 14, 2025
Carolyn Cochran Foreman, 74, of Oaks, Oklahoma, passed away June 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born March 27, 1951, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to the late George Edward Cochran and Narcie Morris Cochran. She attended and graduated from Kansas High School.
Mrs. Foreman was a full-blooded Cherokee and fluent speaker, and a charter member of Twin...
Thomas Taylor
Jun 12, 2025
It is with both sorrow and gratitude that we announce the passing of Thomas Arthur Taylor, age 82, a beloved resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Born on February 4, 1943, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to the late Dane Andrew Taylor and Faye Inez (Hood) Taylor, Thomas embodied the spirit of kindness and dedication throughout his life.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,...
Virgil Johnson
Jun 7, 2025
Virgil Larry Johnson, 87, passed peacefully from this earth, on June 7th, 2025. He was surrounded by his family. He was ready to meet his Savior & to see his wife of more than 54 years again - Barbara Jean (Cade) Johnson. A proud veteran & devoted family man, Virgil made his home near Lake Ten killer for over 43...
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