Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
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Don Maggard
Oct 11, 2022
Lifelong Cherokee County resident and founder/former Peggs Fire Department Fire Chief Don Lee Maggard passed from this life into the arms of his lord and savior Jesus Christ and the presents of God on October 11, 2022, at his home in Peggs, Oklahoma, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 3, 1945, in Peggs, Cherokee County,...
Crystal Billings
Oct 7, 2022
Crystal Shawn (Small) Billings, of Cookson, Oklahoma passed away on October 7, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Crystal was born on November 4, 1956, the daughter of Roger Small and Marie (Berig) Small in Denver, Colorado. Crystal was one of the strongest women you could've met. She battled a lot through her life, but fought...
Lei Lani Girdner
Oct 6, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Lei Lani Ruth Girdner announce her passing on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the age of 73. Lei Lani will be lovingly remembered by her children, Margaret Ragsdale of Fort Gibson, Marnie Girdner of Keys, Marion John "Bub" Girdner (Bobbie) of Stilwell, Melissa Girdner of Park Hill, Marc Girdner (Marquita)...
Lois Fulton
Oct 5, 2022
Lois Fulton of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on Oct 5, 2022. Lois’ loved ones are composing Lois’ obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Lowell Ritch
Oct 3, 2022
Lowell Eugene "Gene" Ritch, 83, a resident of Tahlequah passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 3, 2022. Gene was born to George W. and Neva (Francis) Ritch on December 27, 1938, in Fort Gibson, OK. Gene attended Hulbert Public Schools graduating in 1956. Education was very important to him. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees in...
Phyllis Reagan
Sep 30, 2022
Phyllis J. (Slocter) Reagan, 97, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away on September 30, 2022 at Freeman West Medical Center in Joplin, MO. Phyllis was born on August 1, 1925, the daughter of Albert and Alta (Seely) Slocter. Phyllis was one of the sweetest people you could've met. She had a heart of gold and would have done anything...
Scotty Villines
Sep 27, 2022
Scotty Jay Villines left this world to soon at the age of 32 on September 27,2022. He was born June 25,1990, In Tulsa Oklahoma. Scotty is survived by his loving wife Angelica Villines and his 7 beautiful children, Zeke, Weston, and Mila Villines, Christopher, Jesse, Nevaeh, and Kenzie; which he adores and loved with all his heart. Scotty was...
Jeremy James
Sep 26, 2022
Jeremy James, 49. Our beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend passed away on September 26, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1973, in Talihina, OK, he was the oldest of four sons given to Margaret and Warren James. Jeremy was the most kind soul you could've met, and would've gave you the shirt of his back. You were...
Corena Hayhurst
Sep 25, 2022
Corena "Co" Hayhurst, age 82, loving mother of two, grandma of 4, great grandma of 4, and adoring wife to husband Johnny Hayhurst Sr., passed away in the early hours of the 25th of September after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Co was born on May 18, 1940, in Teresita and grew up surrounded by her large family- she...
Gc Hopper Jr.
Sep 16, 2022
G.C. Hopper Jr. Born on October 16th 1958, in Aransas Pass, Texas. G.C. spent a lot of his life in Roswell, NM and most recently called Tahlequah, Oklahoma his home. He is the son of G.C. Hopper, Sr. and Wanda Hopper. G.C. Is one of 10 siblings, which includes: Lonita, Kay, Betty, Mary, Margaret, Debbie, George, name removed, Kenny,...
Michael Garrett
Sep 16, 2022
Michael Leroy Garrett the son of George Albert and Bonnie Jean (Tudor) Garrett, was born September 19, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, and departed this life on September 16, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 28 days. Michael loved life and adored his family and friends. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was...
Brian Kirk
Sep 8, 2022
Brian Matthew Kirk the son of Barbara (Kirk) Hobbs was born August 25, 1980, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and departed this life on September 8, 2022 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 42 years, and 14 days. While he was an avid outdoorsman at heart, that loved fishing and spending his time outside, Brian especially enjoyed getting to...
Janet Smith
Sep 8, 2022
Janet Rose Smith of Tahlequah, OK passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 71. She was born on October 9, 1950, in Tahlequah the daughter of Walter and Tomona (Carson) Smith. Janet was a very sweet kind soul with a smile that was infectious. Her heart was loving and forgiving and she poured her heart and...
Gaylene Braccini
Sep 5, 2022
Gaylene Braccini of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on Sep 5, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Jimmy Bass
Sep 4, 2022
Jimmy Gene "Cowboy" Bass entered this life on July 16, 1953, in San Antonio, TX, and entered into rest on September 4, 2022, in Tahlequah, OK. Memorial services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gore, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. 1009 N. Way, Gore, OK. Jim was a...
Rudolph Bruner
Sep 3, 2022
Rudolph Bruner the son of Richard Bruner and Lizzie Leader was born August 8, 1930, in Holdenville, Oklahoma and departed this life on September 3, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 92. He was a tuff one. He wasn't under any kind of doctors care or taking any medication other than maybe an Aleve after working in...
Maynard Connor
Sep 2, 2022
Maynard Wesley Connor Jr., fondly known as "Wes" to most and "Poppy" to his six grandkids, was born January 7, 1944, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and departed this life on September 2, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 26 days. Wes spent nearly his entire life in the Tahlequah community. He grew up...
Cynthia Mccully
Sep 1, 2022
Cynthia Ann McCully passed from this life on September 1, 2022, in Tulsa, OK, with her family surrounding her in prayer. Cindy was a very sweet kind soul with a smile that was infectious. Her heart was loving and forgiving and she poured her heart and soul into her family. Cindy was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, and she...
Trumon Burgess
Aug 31, 2022
Trumon Leon Burgess was born in Tahlequah to Truman and Lula Ester Burgess on November 5, 1940. He passed away on August 31, 2022 at his home surrounded by his daughters on his horse ranch. He grew up with his mother, a sister Lavona and three brothers David, Garry, and Daniel. Until age 15, he divided his time between...
Eric Bayles
Aug 28, 2022
Eric M. Bayles of Braggs, OK passed away on August 28, 2022, in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 66. Eric was born on July 10, 1956 in Cedar City, UT. Eric was a country man at heart and loved working around his farm and keeping up with all of the animals. Things became tough on him after losing his...
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