Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
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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...
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...
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...
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.
Bill Scott
May 22, 2020
Bill Thomas Scott the son of Tom and Pearlie Mae (Smith) Scott was born January 14, 1930, in Pipe Springs, Oklahoma and departed this life on May 22, 2020, in Cookson, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 8 days. Bill was a simple man with simple ways. Born just after the Great Depression Bill was...
Jimmy Potts
May 18, 2020
Jimmy Wayne Potts the son of Jimmy Darrell Potts and Phyllis Faye Center was born November 17, 1981, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on May 18, 2020, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 38 years, 6 months and 1 day. Jimmy enjoyed life and loved his family. He enjoyed spending time with his children. He liked...
Wiley Scott
May 10, 2020
Wiley Ray Scott the son of Louie and Hazel (Callaway) Scott was born February 6, 1946, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on May 10, 2020, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 4 days. Bill enjoyed life and loved his family. He enjoyed being outdoors whether fishing, being out on his boat...

Amiyah Snail
May 9, 2020
Amiyah Rayne Snail She was born on May 9th 2020 at 8:55am on a Saturday morning, the daughter of Tiawna Louise and Jimmy Wayne Snail. God knew her purpose on this Earth had already been served, so he took his little angel home on that Saturday morning of May 9th, 2020. She is survived by her parents, Jimmy and...

Robbi Hayes
May 8, 2020
Robbi Hayes of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on May 8, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Paul Blanco
May 3, 2020
Paul David (Watson) Blanco the son of Dave Watson and Lajuana (Lowery) Blanco was born January 22, 1965, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on May 3, 2020, in Palm Desert, California at the age of 55 years, 3 months and 11 days. From a young age Paul was a very hard worker and natural entrepreneur. He owned...
Elizabeth Thompson
Apr 30, 2020
Elizabeth "Liz" Erica-Monique Thompson (Champagne) of Tahlequah, OK passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2020, at her home. She was 41 years of age. Liz was born on January 5, 1979, the daughter of Gordon Champagne and Peggy Pearman (Hollis) in Marrero, LA. Liz worked as a homemaker of her own home. In her spare time Liz loved being outdoors,...
Sharon Gibson
Apr 30, 2020
Sharon Kaye Gibson the daughter of Virgil and Louise (McGowan) Garner was born May 30, 1948, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on April 30, 2020, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 71 years and 11 months. Sharon Married the love of her life Bill, on December 6, 1962, and began their life together in Tulsa, Oklahoma...
Loretta Combs
Apr 30, 2020
Loretta Exie Combs the daughter of Colon and Dora (Smith) Fields was born October 15, 1938, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and departed this life on April 30, 2020, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 15 days. Loretta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren...
Reil Vanbuskirk
Apr 22, 2020
Reil Edwin VanBuskirk passed away on April 22, 2020 in Tulsa, OK at age 33. Reil is survived by his grandmother, Juanita VanBuskirk of Peggs, his sister Tiffany Puckett and Husband, John, of Pryor, his sister Jennie VanBuskirk of Pryor, nephews Kaleb and Austin Polak, nieces Natalie Polak and Emerson Marlin, aunts Dena, Vicki, Tressa, Tammy, Tanya, uncle Mike and...
James Myres
Apr 20, 2020
James Willard Myres the son of James Comadore and Annie (Perry) Myres was born March 10, 1932, in Briggs, Oklahoma and departed this life on April 20, 2020, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 10 days.James loved life and he loved his family. He enjoyed woodworking, putting puzzles together and watchin westerns. He...