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Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries

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Linda Qualls

Linda Qualls

Aug 1, 2024

Linda Kaye Qualls, a beloved member of the community and dedicated teacher, passed away on August 1, 2024, at the age of 76 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on November 20, 1947, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to the late Homer Chancellor and Mary Edith (Salyer) Chancellor. Linda leaves behind a legacy of compassion and knowledge.

Throughout her life, Linda was a...

Shelton (Jr.) Maxey

Shelton (Jr.) Maxey

Aug 1, 2024

Shelton (Jr) Maxey from Tahlequah Ok passed away in Tulsa Ok on August 1st, 2024, The world said goodbye to a man who embraced life with passion and joy, Jr enjoyed spending time at the casinos, watching wrestling and sports, traveling to different places, spending time with his grandchildren and hanging out with family and friends. 

Jr was born on Nov...

Danny Cole

Danny Cole

Jul 31, 2024

Danny Dale Cole, beloved son, father, and brother, passed away on July 31, 2024, at the age of 68. Born on February 3, 1956, in Tahlequah, OK, to the late Lewis Wilburn Cole and Martha Lue Cole (Thompson). Danny was a proud American Indian from Rose, OK. He was a skilled carpenter within the construction industry and known for his...

Brenda Lane

Brenda Lane

Jul 30, 2024

With a heavy heart yet a spirit full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the remarkable life of Brenda Joyce Lane, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to many. Brenda's journey began on January 15, 1945, and reached its peaceful end on July 30, 2024, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Known for her unwavering love and dedication to her family, Brenda...

Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Jul 26, 2024

Katherine ("Kathy") Sue Cooper, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the age of 69.

Kathy was born on November 29, 1954 to John C. Cooper and Verna S. Dye Haney. She graduated from Dewey High School in 1973. She began working for Jane Phillips Medical Center after graduation. In 1975, she married Robert ("Bob") H....

Terry Arneecher

Terry Arneecher

Jul 24, 2024

Terry Daniel Arneecher, 69, of Park Hill, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee.

Terry was born July 2, 1955, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to the late Joe Arneecher and Evelyn Louise Canoe Robertson.

He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.

He is...

Jerry Simpson

Jerry Simpson

Jul 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Marr Simpson, born on July 14, 1942, in Yonkers, Oklahoma to the late James Gordon Simpson and Mabel Eunice (Wise) Simpson. Jerry peacefully departed from this world on July 23, 2024, at his residence in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Jerry is survived by his devoted and loving wife of...

Anthony Leach

Anthony Leach

Jul 13, 2024

Anthony Wayne Leach, 51, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah.

Anthony was born June 21, 1973, in Tahlequah, to the late Roger Dale Leach and Brenda Faye Powell. He attended and graduated from Tahlequah High School.

Anthony was a concrete finisher for several construction companies in the area.

He...

Lela Horsechief

Lela Horsechief

Jul 3, 2024

Lela Ann HorseChief was born May 27, 1950 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Virginia Lee Rainwater and Clifford Eugene Stanley. On July 3, 2024 at the age of 74 years, 1 month, and 6 days Lela joined her beloved husband in heaven.

Lela graduated from Collinsville High School in 1968 then furthered her education at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah,...

Orval Bridges

Orval Bridges

Jun 30, 2024

Orval Dean Bridges was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 6, 1935, he departed this Earth for his Heavenly home on June 30, 2024, in Haslet, Texas in the presence of his beloved wife Veralyn and his oldest son Kenny; he was 89 years young.

Service: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 6, 2024 at First Assembly of God Church, 114 Porter Drive,...

Martha Green

Martha Green

Jun 23, 2024

Martha Johnson Green was born January 20, 1942, in Okmulgee, OK, to Robert E. Johnson and Pauline Cochran Johnson of Stamford, TX. Martha passed away in Tahlequah on June 23. 2024 at the age of 82 years old.

Martha's childhood was spent in Stamford, TX, where her father owned a cotton mill. She loved riding horses, reading books, and...

Tony Phillips

Tony Phillips

Jun 22, 2024

Tony Lee Phillips was born October 18, 1964, to Melbern Phillips and Rita Whiteside at St. John Hospital in Tulsa, OK. He was a devoted father, loving husband, son, and brother. He was also a respected leader in the industrial manufacturing industry. He passed away peacefully on June 22, 2024, at the age of 59.

Tony spent the majority...

Jerry Fuller

Jerry Fuller

Jun 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jerry Lance Fuller, a beloved son, brother, and uncle. Born on April 19, 1974, in Tahlequah, OK, Jerry peacefully departed from this world on June 16, 2024, due to natural causes. He is survived by his loving father, Jerry Fuller, and mother, Coleta Fuller. Jerry leaves behind cherished memories...

Eric Rooster

Eric Rooster

Jun 12, 2024

Eric Dewayne Rooster, 38, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away June 12, 2024, in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Eric was born August 7, 1985, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to the late Douglas Rooster and Denise Darlene Pritchett Drywater.

He is survived by his two sons, Braxton Rooster, Eric Dewayne Rooster, Jr., and his stepson, Victor Smith, all of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; daughter, Angel Rooster; sister,...

Celia Brown

Celia Brown

Jun 9, 2024

Celia Diane (Hutchins) Brown was born on February 28, 1947, in McCalla, Alabama, to Henry Warden Hutchins and Willie Mae (Fisher) Hutchins. She passed away at the age of 77, June 9, 2024, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Diane is survived by her children, Sonny Arnold and wife, Marla of Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Mary-Beth Arnold of Tahlequah, Oklahoma; her sister, Vonnie...

Eldee Wilson

Eldee Wilson

May 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eldee Wilson, a beloved member of the Tahlequah, Oklahoma community. Eldee was born on August 20, 1926, in Hannah, Oklahoma, and passed away on May 28, 2024, at the age of 97. She was a proud American Indian woman who found joy in life's simple pleasures.

Eldee was known for her...

Kirby Matlock

Kirby Matlock

May 23, 2024

Kirby Lynn Matlock was called to home on May 23, 2024. Kirby was born December 10, 1951 in Tahlequah, to Alby and Sylvia (Davis) Matlock. Kirby was the pride of his four older siblings who spoiled him from the beginning.

Kirby attended school through 8th grade at Moody, where he became a valued baseball player. He continued playing ball at Tahlequah...

David Lloyd

David Lloyd

May 6, 2024

David Merle Lloyd, 82, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on May 6, 2024. Born on December 28, 1941, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was known for his love of golf and his sense of humor. He was affectionately called "Bubba" by his friends.David is preceded in death by his father Othel Lloyd, mother Opal Lloyd, sister Londa Davis, brother Gary Lloyd,...

Diana Jean Jensen

Diana Jean Jensen

May 2, 2024

 Diana Jean Jensen, 75, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Jensen was born January 2, 1949, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Max Donald Greenwood and Mary Jean (Taiclet) Greenwood. She graduated from Ponca City High School. Mrs. Jensen served in the United States Air Force. She met the love of her life, James Harold Jensen,...

Lois Wilmon

Lois Wilmon

Apr 30, 2024

Lois Mae Wilmon, 83, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away April 30, 2024, at Cherokee County Nursing Center.

Lois was born April 11, 1941, in Teresita, Oklahoma, to Herman Thompson and Maudie Hicks Thompson.

She married Fredrick Houston Wilmon, December 28, 1957, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. They started a family and went on to have a blessed marriage of...

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