Obituaries

Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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Franklin Dunn

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Imogene Campbell

Imogene Campbell

Jun 6, 2021

Imogene was born May 22, 1940, in Bentley, Oklahoma, and is the daughter of Florence Myrtle (McGinty) Hooper & Edward Hooper. She was married to William (Bill) Campbell for 49 years and they have two children, Kim & Andy Campbell. She taught school for many years. Imogene had a deep, lifelong love of music; she wrote and sang and...

Gilda Swiderski

Gilda Swiderski

May 29, 2021

Gilda Germaine Landrevie Swiderski, residing in Tahlequah, took her last breath on May 29. She was surrounded by people who love her. There is no doubt that her husband of seventy-three years was anxiously awaiting her. Gilda was born and raised in Paris. Her mother was British and her father was French. She grew up bilingual, learning English on...

Alan Harvey

Alan Harvey

May 26, 2021

Alan Ray Harvey the son of Loyd and Delpha Mae (Doyle) Harvey was born November 19, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on May 26, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 61 years, 6 months and 7 days. Alan loved his family dearly. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was hunting, fishing or pitching horseshoes....

Mitchell Madden

Mitchell Madden

May 18, 2021

Mitchell Madden of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on May 18, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Joshua James

Joshua James

May 7, 2021

Joshua James was born June 2, 1983, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He stepped into paradise on May 7, 2021, in Tulsa. He was the youngest of four sons given to Margaret and Warren James. He graduated 2002 from Tahlequah High School where he lettered four years in football, basketball, and track. He made many great friends from this part of his...

Roy Purkey

Roy Purkey

May 6, 2021

Roy Purkey of Gore, Oklahoma passed away on May 6, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Pamela Bayles

Pamela Bayles

May 6, 2021

Pamela Sue (Oxford) Bayles was born on May 11, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona the daughter of Oneta (Bell) Winfree and passed away on May 6, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 64 years. Pam is survived by a loving family which includes her beloved husband, Eric Bayles, daughter, Shawna Lee, grandchildren, Angel Gatzen, Devin Gatzen, Destiny Heath...

Tracy King

Tracy King

Apr 28, 2021

Tracy Allen King was born on April 22, 1963, in Allen, KY. He went to rest with the Lord on April 28, 2021, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Tracy is survived by his two sons Kyle Tudor and Christopher King, Two brothers, Volley King Jr. (Cynthia) and Ryan King, Sister, Pam Garner (Terry),Stepmother Amy King, nieces, Felicia and Shannon,...

Brenda Graham

Brenda Graham

Apr 28, 2021

Brenda Denise Graham passed from this earth April 28, 2021 in Sallisaw, Ok in her home. She was surrounded by her family and closest friends. She is a native of Cherokee County and 1975 graduate of Tahlequah High School. She was born November 26, 1956 to Edward (Doogie)Goss and Mary Jo (Riddle) Goss of Welling, OK. Brenda is a...

Doris Leatherman

Doris Leatherman

Apr 26, 2021

Doris Ruth Hood was born June 17, 1935 in Vinemont, Alabama, the daughter of Hubert Harvis Hood and Ruth Jane Hood (Owens). She passed peacefully from this earthly life on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was 85. Doris grew up in the panhandle of Oklahoma in the Gray community. She attended school in Perryton, Texas and...

Nancy Marie Derr

Nancy Marie Derr

Apr 25, 2021

Nancy Marie (Neff) Derr passed away on April 25, 2021 at the age of 103. Nancy was born to William Henry and Alice Marie (Childs) Neff on July 4, 1917, in Atchison, KS. She had two siblings, Virginia Lee (Neff) Ruth and William Robert Neff. The family moved to Blackwell, OK in 1919, then to Woodward, OK in 1933. In...