Obituaries

Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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Gladys Barnett

Gladys Barnett

Sep 17, 2021

Gladys Ann Barnett, 71, of Welling, OK went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday September 17, 2021, in Muskogee, OK. Gladys was born on August 14, 1950, in Tahlequah, OK the daughter of Virgil and Lena Barnett (Stover). Gladys was a school teacher for 30 years before retiring. She taught kindergarten through fourth grade. She even...

Violet Thompson

Violet Thompson

Sep 15, 2021

Violet Kay Whorton-Thompson, 60, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 15th, 2021, at her place of residence in Rose, OK. She was born on June 4th, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to her parents, Elmer and Dottie Freeman-Whorton. Violet had many adventures while she was here, including running her own business for a while....

Robert White

Robert White

Sep 14, 2021

Robert Wayne White (Bob) made his grand entrance into this world on December 28, 1956, the son of Jessie White and Doris Jean Smith in Ponca City, OK. He finished his journey on this earth to be with our family members and friends on September 14, 2021, at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his...

Shirley Gallion

Shirley Gallion

Sep 11, 2021

Shirley W. Gallion was born on September 14, 1935, in Paris, Texas, to J.C. Ball and Mattie Sue Graham Ball. Shirley went on to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 11, 2021, in Tahlequah, OK, at the age of 85 years, 11 months, and 28 days. Shirley spent the first few years of her life in Texas before her...

Richard Zellner

Richard Zellner

Sep 11, 2021

Richard Henry Zellner passed from this life on September 11, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving behind his adoring and heartbroken family. He was the very best husband, father, son, grandfather, brother and son-in-law anyone could ask for. Richard was born on December 14, 1951 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Max and Mary Ward Zellner. He grew up in Hulbert, Oklahoma...

Matilda Garza

Matilda Garza

Sep 9, 2021

Matilda Garza passed away on September 9, 2021 at her home in Hulbert, Oklahoma. She was born on March 14, 1960 in Karnes City, Texas to Juan and Catarina Juarez. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bobby) Garza, on May 7, 1994, in Tahlequah, OK. They spent 42 years blissfully in love. Matilda had an incredible ability...

Joy Blair

Joy Blair

Sep 7, 2021

Joy Dean Blair (Granny) was born on August 18, 1946 in El Dorado, Kansas to Evelyne and Floyd Ray. Joy went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2021.

Joy had a heart like no other. She never knew a stranger and welcomed anyone into her life and into her home. Her quirky personality and dedication to work brought...

Helen Novak

Helen Novak

Sep 4, 2021

Helen Marie Novak, 66, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, departed from this life on September 4, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Eula (Mullen) Goodman and Leroy "Red" Sandlin and was born May 29, 1955 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, before moving to Tahlequah where she started a family, worked and retired. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

David Smith

David Smith

Sep 2, 2021

David Wynn Smith of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday September 2, 2021, at Northeastern Health System at the age of 62. He was born the son of Walter and Tomona (Carson) Smith on September 19, 1958. David enjoyed life, nature and working. He was an outdoorsman at heart. He loved being outdoors whether he was rock hunting, fishing,...

Billie Perry

Billie Perry

Sep 1, 2021

Billie Perry of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on Sep 1, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Robert Mcguire

Robert Mcguire

Aug 30, 2021

Robert Ray McGuire the son of Charley and Florence (Hughes) McGuire was born January 18, 1940, in Lenna, Oklahoma and departed this life at home on August 30, 2021, in Hulbert, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 12 days. Robert married the love of his life Elaine Ridenhour on July 7, 1984, in Fame, Oklahoma....

Edwin Bowling

Edwin Bowling

Aug 27, 2021

Edwin Paul Bowling III the son of Edwin Paul Bowling Jr. and Janet (McFadden) Burge was born May 15, 1983, in Bentonville, Arkansas, and departed this life on August 27, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 38 years, 3 months and 22 days. Paul was a fun-loving adventurous soul. He was always a strong man for everyone...

William Davis

William Davis

Aug 21, 2021

William Lewis Davis the son of Jasper Jefferson Davis Sr. and Hazel Taylor Davis was born August 19, 1938, in Jackson, Tennessee and departed this life on August 21, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 83 years, and 2 days. Bill loved his family. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and everything Razorback. He was a Razorback fan to...

Sheila Garcia

Sheila Garcia

Aug 21, 2021

Sheila Dawn Garcia age 44, was called home on August 21, 2021, at St. Johns Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sheila was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to George and Pearlene Flute on August 1, 1977. She enjoyed many things, such as always digging around in what she called "the box." She liked making her own handmade crafts at home,...

Michael Pickup

Michael Pickup

Aug 21, 2021

Michael Von Pickup was born on June 4, 1959 in Tahlequah, OK, to Guy Junior Pickup and Ina Lou (Barnett) Pickup. Michael was a graduate of Oaks High School. He was a window cleaner. Michael enjoyed fishing, debating, singing, and listening or playing music. Michael departed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Tulsa, OK. He was preceded...

Ronald Holden

Ronald Holden

Aug 21, 2021

Ronald Joe Holden was born in Tahlequah, OK on March 13, 1951 to John and Anna Holden.  He passed away on August 21, 2021 at the Tahlequah City Hospital.

Joe moved back to Tahlequah area in the 1970’s and had lived here ever since.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandson Brenden and watching him play baseball...

Justin Kempf

Justin Kempf

Aug 19, 2021

Justin Duane Kempf the son of Don Kempf and Donna Salley was born March 19, 1984, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and he departed this life on August 19, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 37 years and 5 months. Justin enjoyed life and he loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved being...

Adonica Smith

Adonica Smith

Aug 16, 2021

Graveside services for Adonica “Dawnie” Lee Smith will be held on August 27, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Moodys Cemetery in Moodys, Oklahoma. Adonica was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on July 16, 1969, to Gary and Bettie (Cole) Smith and passed from this world on August 16, 2021, at the age of 52 years and 1 month.

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Vance Horsechief

Vance Horsechief

Aug 14, 2021

Vance Olin Horsechief was born on June 28, 1943, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and departed this life on August 14, 2021, in Miami, Oklahoma, at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 7 days. He is the son of Vance Horsechief and Faye Ola Duncan. Vance is a 1961 graduate of Tahlequah High School. He is also a 1974...

Billy Hopkins

Billy Hopkins

Aug 13, 2021

Billy Hopkins of Welling, Oklahoma passed away on Aug 13, 2021. Billy’s loved ones are composing Billy’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.