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Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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Barbara Ann Trusen

Barbara Ann Trusen

Aug 27, 2026

Barbara Ann Trusen, 87, a resident of Park Hill, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. She was born on May 22, 1939 in Salpulpa, Ok., to the late Owen Jasper Rush and Ella Lee (Thompson) Rush.A graveside service will be 12:30 PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery. A public viewing will be Monday, August 31,...

Anna Louise Medlock

Anna Louise Medlock

Aug 26, 2026

Anna Louise "Runt" Medlock, 96, a beloved resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, peacefully went home to be with the Lord, enveloped by the love of her family, on August 26, 2026. Born on March 17, 1930, in Russeville, Arkansas, Runt was the cherished daughter of the late John Albert Petty and Nancy Ann (Hicks) Petty.A funeral service honoring her life and...

Gabrielle Pauline Page

Gabrielle Pauline Page

Aug 23, 2026

Gabrielle Pauline Page, 46, was born to the late Arthur James Page and Debra Elaine Arnold Page of Springfield, Missouri December 16th, 1980. Gabrielle was called to her eternal resting place on August 23, 2026.

Gabrielle was raised and received her education in Springfield. She later became a sales representative and achieved her associate’s degree in criminal justice but the job...

Shawn Allen Hall

Shawn Allen Hall

Aug 21, 2026

Shawn Allen Hall, 52, of Park Hill, passed away on August 21, 2026, just a week shy of his 53rd birthday. Born in Post, Texas, on August 28, 1973, Shawn was the beloved son of the late John Allen Hall and Joy Lynn (Awbrey) Hall. He was a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many.Shawn...

Catherine Lynn Frank

Catherine Lynn Frank

Aug 20, 2026

Catherine Lynn Turk Frank, a devoted wife, mother, dear friend, and accomplished attorney, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, leaving behind a profound legacy of love.Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Tuesday, August 24, 2026 at Hart Funeral Home Chapel, burial to follow at Molly Fields Cemetery. The family will recieve friends on Tuesday, August 24, 2026 from 4...

Dawn Michae'le Fleetwood

Dawn Michae'le Fleetwood

Aug 17, 2026

Dawn Michele “Shelly” Fleetwood, 63, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born June 12, 1963, in Muskogee to Larry Rex and Norlynn “Sue” Pearce.

Shelly grew up in the Okay area and attended Okay Public Schools. On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1981, she married Calvin “Leroy” Fleetwood. Following their marriage, Shelly and Leroy moved to California,...

Leslie Wade Woodard

Leslie Wade Woodard

Aug 11, 2026

Leslie Woodard, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, at Arbor Hills in Plano, Texas, on what would have been his 80th birthday. Born in Miami, Florida, on August 11, 1946, Leslie was blessed with a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.Funeral Service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, August 19,...

Gabriel Thomas Castro

Gabriel Thomas Castro

Aug 9, 2026

Gabriel Castro left this world on August 7, 2026, at the age of 19. Born on March 30, 2007, Gabriel was a bright, tender soul whose presence felt like quiet sunlight — steady, warm, and deeply comforting.

He had a laugh that echoed his father’s, a softness that came from his mother, and a heart that belonged wholly to the people...

Lillian La Faye Robbins

Lillian La Faye Robbins

Aug 9, 2026

Lillian La Faye Rice-Robbins, 89, born September 13, 1936, passed from this life on Sunday, August 09, 2026. 

Funeral Service 10 AM, Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Hart Funeral Home Chapel, burial to follow at New Home Cemetery, Peggs, Ok. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 6 PM until 7 PM at Hart Funeral Home Chapel.

She was born...

Robert Austin Hart

Robert Austin Hart

Aug 7, 2026

Robert Austin Hart, 38, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026. He was born July 31,1988 in Muskogee, OK. to Sam and Lisa Hart.In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to: Life Share 4705 NW Expressway,Oklahomaa City, OK. 73132.He is survived by his loving parents, son; Xaiden Hart, and his brother JB Hart and wife Courtney.Services will be private,...

Audjoy Smith

Audjoy Smith

Aug 4, 2026

Audjoy Smith, born on June 4, 1934, passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 92, surrounded by the love of her family. Audjoy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend whose kindness, strength, and love for her family will be cherished for generations to come.Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Friday, August 7, 2026...

Thomas Dale McDaniel

Thomas Dale McDaniel

Jul 29, 2026

Tommy McDaniel, age 68, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026.

Born on June 18, 1958, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Tommy was the son of David Dewey McDaniel and Allie Effie (Rodgers) McDaniel. On September 17, 1977, he married the love of his life, Lynn Michelle (Hensley) McDaniel, in Keys, Oklahoma. Together they built a life centered around love, laughter, and...

Linda Darlene Kirk Hubble

Linda Darlene Kirk Hubble

Jul 22, 2026

Linda Darlene Kirk Hubble, 59, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away July 22, 2026, at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Linda was born September 7, 1966, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to the late Erval Koyce Kirk and Carol Ann Clark Roe. She was reared and received her education in Tahlequah, where she attended Tahlequah High School.

She was a homemaker who was kindhearted,...

Margaret Louise James

Margaret Louise James

Jul 21, 2026

Margaret Louise Billey James, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher, mentor, and friend, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 21, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

She was born August 13, 1949, at the old Indian hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. Margaret was the eldest of four children born to Rayson Billey, a decorated World War II veteran, minister, and lifelong resident of...

Nelson Thomas Cummins

Nelson Thomas Cummins

Jul 18, 2026

Nelson Thomas Cummins, 75, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord, July 18, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Cummins was born October 5, 1950, in Port Huron, Michigan, to the late John Cummins and Ruth Evelyn Violit Cummins.

Mr. Cummins attended Southern Bible College in Houston, Texas.

He married Nila Roberts in 1971 in Houston, Texas. They moved to Tahlequah in...

Charles Eugene Harvey

Charles Eugene Harvey

Jul 17, 2026

Charles Eugene Harvey, 74, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at Northeastern Health Systems.

Mr. Harvey was born March 26, 1952, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to the late Howard Noel Harvey and Nina Mae Stevens Harvey. He attended Tahlequah Public Schools.

He married Debbie Whitley, October 8, 1971, in Peggs, Oklahoma.

Mr. Harvey was a welder most of his life, working...

Billy Norman Robinson

Billy Norman Robinson

Jul 9, 2026

Bill was born and raised in San Diego, California. He and his older siblings grew up and attended school in Lamesa, California. Bill played Little League Baseball and enjoyed swimming and playing the mouth harp. He moved to Tahlequah to be near his mother ( Robbie Grant) and brothers Michael and Robby Robinson. Bill worked at Sunshine Nursery and later...

Ellouise Whitmire

Ellouise Whitmire

Jul 4, 2026

Ellouise "Wezzie" Whitmire, the daughter of Chester and Josephine Whitmire was born April 20, 1948, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and passed peacefully at her home on July 4, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 78.Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Friday, July 10, 2026 at Hart Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 9, 2026...

Beverly Faye Grant

Beverly Faye Grant

Jun 27, 2026

Beverly Faye Grant

Beverly Faye (Owen) Grant, 79, passed away on June 27, 2026.

Born on February 6, 1947, in Clarksville, Arkansas, Beverly was the daughter of William Owen and Dorothy (Havener) Brown. She was raised by her grandparents, Buck and Hazel Havener, who played an important role in her upbringing.

Beverly earned her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education...

Kenneth James Willard

Kenneth James Willard

Jun 19, 2026

Kenneth James Willard (Ken), son of Roy and Antoine Willard, was born in a cabin near Solway MN on June 22, 1942. He passed from this life into eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 19, 2026.Funeral Service 10 AM, Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery. The family...