Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
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Mark Davis
Jul 9, 2021
On November 29, 1966, Mark was born in Culver City, CA, the youngest of three children. Brother Jeffrey Emerson Davis, of Northern CA, and sister, Julie Diane Morgan of San Diego, CA. At age 3, the family moved to Waterloo, Iowa with the high school years in Denver, CO, where he enjoyed wrestling, bowling, and competing in horse shows on...
James Hamby
Jul 7, 2021
James David Hamby was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 20th, 1964 to Arland Hamby and Patti Arcaro. He grew up in Welling, Oklahoma on the Rafter AH Ranch with his Dad and 3 brothers. James went by many names. Jim, Jimmy, Dad, Uncle Jimmy, James, and Brother Jim. Jimmy attended Cherokee Elementary, and Tahlequah high school. He later...
Lois Whittmore
Jul 5, 2021
Lois Marie Whittmore the daughter of Jack and Kathleen (McClure) Sanderson was born June 23, 1936, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on July 5, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years and 12 days. Lois loved her family and enjoyed her role as a wife, mother and grandmother. She spent her time sewing, canning,...
Sharon Dickenson
Jul 4, 2021
The Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Sharon Montez Dickenson (Walker), 52, will be at 10:00 am Friday, July 9 2021 in the Chapel at Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah. Officiate will be Mr. Dave Brewer. Montez departed this life Sunday July 4, 2021 at Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, OK at the age of...
Virginia Madison
Jul 3, 2021
Virginia Dian Madison (Willingham) passed from this life Saturday July 3rd, 28 days shy of her 71st birthday. Preceded in death by her parents, and older sister Brenda Drywater. Survived by her sister Carol Webb, brother David Willingham & wife Skyleen; daughters Traci Jordan & husband Randy, Cindy Kirkhart; grandchildren Randall Jordan & wife Wendy; Katy Carey & husband Ricky;...
Harry Turley
Jun 28, 2021
Harry Doyle Turley the son of Elbert and Dora Mae (Dick) Turley was born September 28, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 28, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years, and 9 months. With only a 9th grade education, he had a gift for sales and business. He owned and operated Doyle's...
Billie Ferguson
Jun 26, 2021
Billie Ferguson of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on Jun 26, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Heath Sunday
Jun 25, 2021
Heath Warren Sunday the son of Silas and Stephanie (Hall) Sunday was born January 15, 1974, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 25, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 47 years, 5 months and 10 days. Heath loved his family dearly. He enjoyed spending time together with family and friends. He loved the outdoors...
Christopher Moore-Price
Jun 25, 2021
Christopher Adam Moore (Price) of Muskogee, Oklahoma passed away suddenly on June 25, 2021, in Muskogee at the age of 37 with his fiancee Shanna and his momma by his side. He was born on December 23, 1983, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma the son of George Moore and Lisa Redbird. Christopher was passionate about drawing, tattooing, Dragon Ball 2, Star...
Gladys Leach
Jun 19, 2021
Gladys Aretta Leach the daughter of George and Lottie (Poor) Leach was born September 1, 1948, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 19, 2021, in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 72 years, 9 months and 18 days. Gladys enjoyed her role as a mother and grandmother. Her family was the center of her life. She...
Carole Ross
Jun 18, 2021
Carole Jean Ross the daughter of R.E. and and Mona (Vantrease) Williams was born June 18, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 18, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 67 years. Carole enjoyed life and she loved her family. She was an artist, she could paint, etch, carve and just about anything else....
Franklin Dunn
Jun 13, 2021
Franklin Floyd Dunn of Tahlequah, Oklahoma age 63, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Muskogee, Oklahoma with his wife of 38 years by his side. Franklin was born on December 11, 1957, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey to Robert J. Dunn and Velma Sue (Wilson) Dunn. Franklin was the eldest of four siblings....
James Center
Jun 12, 2021
James Daley Center the son of Lee Center and Rose (Lunsford) Irby was born August 17, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 12, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 26 days.
Daley enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish and just be around the water. Taking...
Margje Vintges
Jun 12, 2021
Margje Vintges passed away peacefully in Tahlequah, Oklahoma June 12 2021, she was 94 years old. Margje was born August 11, 1926 in Emmen, The Netherlands to Jan and Geertje (De Lange) Arends. She immigrated to the United States in October 1960 and lived in Michigan, Colorado, California, Tyler, Texas and Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and also spent several years living in...

Peggy Watson
Jun 10, 2021
Peggy Watson of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on Jun 10, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Randy Presley
Jun 10, 2021
Randy Charles Presley the son of Richard Medearis and Rita Mae (Harless) Presley was born March 30, 1951, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 10, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years, 2 months and 11 days. Randy was an Ironworker by trade and worked for many years with the Local 584 in...
Perry Ummerteskee
Jun 9, 2021
Perry Wayne Ummerteskee was born on December 12, 1956, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma the son of John Ummerteskee Sr. and Mary Ann Reese. He gained his wings on June 9, 2021, at the age of 64. Perry was a proud member of the Briggs community, where he was simply known as "Huck." Huck loved spending his time at the river,...
Shirley Thompson
Jun 8, 2021
Shirley Marie Thompson was born on April 15, 1939, to Ray and Cora (Barnett) Thompson in rural Cherokee County Oklahoma, the tenth of twelve children and departed this life on June 8, 2021, at the age of 82 years. Shirley grew up in the Lucky Springs area, along Spring Creek, attended local schools and Tahlequah High School. Shirley married...
Vincent Scraper
Jun 8, 2021
Vincent Bryan Scraper was born on April 20, 1956, the son of Burt Scraper and Daggie Mae Walker in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He left this earth and entered his heavenly home to join the love of his life, Sharon on Tuesday June 8, 2021, at the age of 65. Vincent was an easy-going person with a huge heart who would...
Mary Wise
Jun 8, 2021
Mary Ann Wise the daughter of Arvile and Leona Thelma (Spencer) Collins was born April 25, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 8, 2021, in Hulbert, Oklahoma at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 14 days. Mary loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She...