Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
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Leroy Springwater
Dec 26, 2025
Leroy Springwater, affectionately known as "L-Dawg," passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 26, 2025, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, at the age of 75.Funeral Service 10 AM, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Hart Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be 12:30 PM, Wednesday at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with military honors.The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 30,...
Janice Hart
Dec 25, 2025
Janice Sue (Hill) Hart was born on April 21, 1933, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to John and Jewel (Bigby) Hill. She passed to her heavenly home on December 25, 2025.Graveside Services will be 11 AM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Stilwell City Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.
Janice married Harold Ray Hart in 1950, and together they were blessed...
Bonnie Alice Taylor
Dec 15, 2025
Bonnie Alice Taylor, 74, born on July 5th, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
Bonnie was the daughter of Amel and Helen Rector (Berry) and grew up surrounded by the values of family. Over the years, she developed a quiet strength and enjoyed a simple life. She is lovingly remembered by her...
Larry Dale Adair, Sr.
Dec 12, 2025
Larry Dale Adair, Sr., a resident of Welling, OK., passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born November 6, 1959 in Tahlequah, OK., to the late Gladys Geneva Adair.Funeral Service will be 3:30 PM, Monday , February 2,2026 at Hart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:30 PM until service time at the funeral home.In addition...
Judith Hathaway
Dec 12, 2025
Judy is now at home with her Lord in Heaven. Judy was a wonderful sister, a friend to many, a mentor to people experiencing troubled times, a faithful member of First Christian Church and an ardent supporter of animal issues.
Judy was born May 23, 1942, in Omaha, Nebraska, the first child of Herbert and LaVerne Young. Judy was the...
Mateo and Ezekiah Rhodes
Dec 4, 2025
Mateo and Ezekiah Rhodes, infant twins of Keri Aleecea Jones and Kaiden Aubrey Rhodes, were born and went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2025.
Those who were left behind to mourn their death is their parents, Keri Jones and Kaiden Rhodes; sister, Leylani “Bean” Rattlinggourd; grandparents, Angelia Swimmer, LeShay (Jerome) McNack, Jarred Rhodes; great-grandparents, Corinthians (Darryl) Nelson, Carolyn...
Billy Holman
Nov 29, 2025
Billy Wayne Holman, 59 of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, was born on April 19th 1966 and passed away on November 29th 2025.He is survived by his sisters, LaDonna Smith of Tahlequah, OK, and Jennifer Schmolze and husband Gary of Locust Grove, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Wayne and Betty (Stanley) Holman, his maternal grandparents Bill and...
Nelda Lingbeck
Nov 28, 2025
Nelda Lingbeck, 88, a resident of Tahlequah, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1937 in Canton, MN., to the late Ogden Casterton and Lillian (Russell) Casterton.Funeral Service will be 9 AM, Friday, December 5, 2025 at Hart Funeral Home, burial will follow at 11 AM at Fort Gibson VA Cemetery.The family will receive...
Linda Watson
Nov 26, 2025
Linda K. Watson was called home to join her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1950, in Perry, OK., to the late Eugene Lowry and Thelmaline (Boone), from this union 5 children were born with Linda being the youngest.
Graveside services will be 1PM, Friday, December 5, 2025, at Tahlequah City Cemetery.
Linda...
Evelyn Sue Gilbert
Nov 24, 2025
Evelyn Sue Gilbert, 76, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away November 24, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Evelyn was born February 23, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late Doyle Edward Bradley and Dorothy Evelyn Garner Bradley.
She worked as a cook most of her adult life in several different restaurants along the way.
She cherished her...
Gloria Marie Williford Wilson
Nov 24, 2025
Gloria Marie Williford Wilson, 80, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2025, at her home.
Gloria was born July 10, 1945, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, the daughter of Walter and Jewel Etta Fidler Foster. Gloria loved the Lord and was a member of Carter Baptist Church. She went to work in a nursing home in Broken...
Robert "Bob" John Pyle
Nov 21, 2025
Robert (Bob) Pyle, 79, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, went to be with Jesus on Friday, November 21, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on a farm in Beatrice, Nebraska, to W. W. “Shorty” Pyle and his mother, Thelma Irene Walsh Pyle.
Bob loved his family the most in life. His son, Robert (Robb) Pyle was his best friend...
Harold "Teddy" Edward Dilbeck
Nov 17, 2025
Harold Edward “Teddy” Dilbeck, 47, of Hulbert, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Teddy was born April 27, 1978, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Kathie Jean Burk and James Dale Dilbeck. Teddy attended school in Porter, Oklahoma, where he played baseball and was even in the band. Later in life, he did many, many things from being a...
Dashika Ray
Nov 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of DaShika Danae Ray, a Sweet Soul, called home too soon after losing her battle with cancer. With profound sadness and tender love, we announce that Shika, as she was affectionately known, at age 40, was called home to live with God far sooner than any of us ever imagined.On November 17, 2025, surrounded by love and...
Marion Vance
Nov 11, 2025
Marion Marie Vance, 76, a cherished resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and love for life following her passing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born on December 29, 1948, to the late Jess Taylor and Ida (Tehee) Taylor in Tahlequah, Marion's life was a testament to resilience and devotion.A funeral service will be held in her...
Betty Davis
Nov 10, 2025
Betty Lou (Christie) Davis was born on March 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Bettie (Jones) Christie and William "Buck" Christie.
Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow at Moody Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home from 5 PM until...
Rickie Lee Kirk
Nov 9, 2025
Rickie Lee Kirk, 61, of Adrian, Missouri (formerly of Tahlequah, Oklahoma), passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Rickie was born March 16, 1964, in Liberty, Kansas, to the late Erval Kirk and Carol Rowe. He grew up in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where he attended Tahlequah Public Schools and then received his high school diploma...
Ray Kingfisher
Nov 4, 2025
Ray Kingfisher, 67, a resident of Tahlequah, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 14, 1958 to the late Eagle Kingfisher and Sarah (Agent) Kingfisher.
Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Monday, November 10, 2025 at Hart Funeral home, burial to follow at Agent Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1...
Linda Darlene Thomas
Nov 4, 2025
Linda Darlene Thomas was born in Blackgum, OK on January 25,1947, to the late Clyde and Talitha (Risley) Hart. She passed from her earthly  life on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 AM, Monday, November 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Gore, OK.
Darlene was a devoted wife and mother....
Charlene Lyons
Nov 4, 2025
Rosa Charlene Lyons, 87, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1938, in Peggs, Oklahoma, to the late Monroe Harvey and Clara (Chaney) Harvey. Charlene led a rich and vibrant life filled with joy, creativity, and love. She had a passion for reading, toll painting, and deer hunting, but her greatest treasure was the time...
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