Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
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Larry Pigeon
Jul 16, 2020
Larry Pigeon the son of Freeman and Julia (Bush) Pigeon was born September 23, 1956, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on July 16, 2020, in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 23 days. Larry loved life. He was a skilled athlete and excelled in softball and golf. He was a major sports...
Fred Robertson
Jul 15, 2020
Fred Thomas Robertson the son of Mary (Johnson) Moore was born December 16, 1961, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on July 15, 2020, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 58 years, 6 months and 29 days. Fred loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing when he could, and he...
Johnny Thompson
Jul 2, 2020
Johnny Keith Thompson the son of Johnny Orville Thompson and Mary Lou Thompson (Howard) was born September 1, 1942, in a log cabin in Pumpkin Hollow and departed this life on July 2, 2020, at his home in Park Hill, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 1 day. Keith was a hard worker who enjoyed...
Douglas Cooper
Jul 1, 2020
It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of Douglas Allan Cooper who passed away on July 1, 2020, at the age of 51 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma doing what he enjoyed most. Doug was born on July 13, 1968, the son of Jack Cooper and Linda Scally (Scott) in Fort Worth, TX. Doug was...
Jess Hanna
Jun 25, 2020
Jess Patrick Hanna of Park Hill, OK passed away on June 25, 2020, at the age of 86. Jess was born on August 31, 1933, the son of Marcus and Gladys Hanna (Phillips) in Minco, Oklahoma. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 6, 1953, and is an Honorable Veteran having served his country for 4...
Anne Wagner
Jun 24, 2020
Anne Marian Wagner, at age 100, died at home at Go Ye Village in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on June 24, 2020. She was born on March 10, 1920, in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota to John N. Johnson and Alma (Grahn) Johnson. She was the fifth child of nine siblings, seven sisters (3 of whom were identical triplets), and 2 brothers, all...
Ataloa Hoenes
Jun 22, 2020
Ataloa Lane Hoenes the daughter of Raymond Kaniatobe and Lucille (Hummingbird) Kreighbaum was born February 17, 1956, in Loma Linda, California and departed this life on June 22, 2020, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 5 days. Ataloa was a hard worker who was very dedicated to her job. She has worked at...
Allen Jennings
Jun 20, 2020
Allen Dwayne Jennings the son of Dwayne and Carol (Doss) Jennings was born March 25, 1968, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 20, 2020, in Chickasha, Oklahoma at the age of 52 years, 2 months and 26 days. Allen loved life and adored his family. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was fishing or just camping...
Leslie Minor
Jun 14, 2020
Leslie Carol Minor, the daughter of Benny Audred and Glenna Marilyn (Albers) Leatherman, was born October 30, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas and departed this life on June 14, 2020, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 15 days. Leslie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a huge heart, she loved helping...
Diana Sanders
Jun 11, 2020
On April 22, 1950, a daughter, the second child, was born to Homer Paul and Laura Mae Burson in Delta, Colorado. She weighed 9 pounds and had a head of unruly, black hair which is why her daddy called her his little "Indian baby." At that time, the family didn't know of their Indian Heritage. She was named Diana Eileen...
Larry Melton
Jun 5, 2020
Larry Franklin Melton the son of Elmer and Velma (Wheeler) Melton was born July 16, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on June 5, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 60 years, 10 months and 20 days. Larry enjoyed life. He loved being outdoors whether he was fishing or just spending time with friends...
Bobby Jackson
Jun 4, 2020
Bobby Gene Jackson, or Rev to friends and family, was born October 19th, 1938 in Keys, Oklahoma. He was the son of Jasper Wesley “EIP” Jackson and Bonnie (Glenn) Jackson. Bob attended Keys and Tahlequah schools. On February 2nd, 1959 he married Margaret Ann Burgess in Tahlequah, OK. Together they raised two sons and a daughter. Bob retired from...
Clint Hatley
Jun 2, 2020
Clint R. Hatley the son of Edward Hatley and Sheila DeVeny was born April 17, 1965, in Sandusky, Ohio and departed this life on June 2, 2020, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 55 years, 1 month and 15 days. Clint loved life and loved his family. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was camping, fishing or just...
Freddie Ferrell
Jun 2, 2020
A quiet, kind, patient, and humble man who loved his family, Freddie Gene Ferrell was born April 11, 1941 at Sugar Mountain in Caney, Oklahoma, and was the eldest of 7 children. He passed away in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on June 2, 2020 after a lengthy illness and was greeted in heaven by the love of his life, his wife...
Jose Montelongo
May 30, 2020
Our beloved Jose Juan Montelongo passed on May 30th 2020. He was born November 24, 1986, to Betty (Pickup) Reyes. Jose was a wonderful son, brother, father, and friend. He touched the lives of those around him. He leaves behind two daughters, one son, his mother, two sisters and four brothers. He was the first son and second eldest...
Paul Kile
May 30, 2020
Paul David Kile was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on March 31, 1949, to Jack and Betty (Stout) Kile. He departed this life on May 30, 2020, in Hulbert, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years, and 1 month. Paul graduated from Hulbert High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy where he served for 3 years, after...
Leroy Combs
May 28, 2020
Leroy Combs the son of Jess Combs and Maggie Robbins was born January 13, 1936, in Claremore, Oklahoma and departed this life on May 28, 2020, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 84 years, 4 months and 15 days. Leroy was a carpenter by trade but a farmer by choice. He loved raising horses, cows, pigs, chickens and ducks....
Bettye Burchette
May 26, 2020
Bettye Lou Burchette touched many lives in her 90 years with overwhelming kindness, joy, and unconditional love. In the eyes of her family and those who knew her, she was the definition of love. Full of faith and hope, her soft demeanor and sheer goodness were a blessing to others. She embodied all that was good, and she had...
Arlan Hanson
May 25, 2020
Arlan Hanson of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on May 25, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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