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Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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Oneta Winfree

Oneta Winfree

Sep 8, 2024

Oneta Mae Winfree, a woman deeply cherished by her family and community, will be honored in a celebration of her vibrant life. Born on August 31, 1933, in Hulbert, Oklahoma, she joyously embraced her life's journey until she peacefully passed away on September 8, 2024.

 Throughout her life, Oneta remained a pillar of strength and kindness, touching the lives of many...

Carolyn Lockwood

Carolyn Lockwood

Aug 23, 2024

Carolyn Lockwood, of Proctor, Oklahoma, was called to native skies on August 23, 2024.

Carolyn was the daughter of Cecil (Bill) and Mae (Marshall) Hamilton and was born September 14, 1945, in Prairie Grove, Ark.

She will be missed by her children Leah Moore (Michael), Lacy Lockwood (Tonya), and adopted son Jose Guevara, as well as her brothers Robert Hamilton (Geneva), Odean...

Betty Hickman

Betty Hickman

Aug 20, 2024

Betty Jean Hickman, 83, of Welling, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Sequoyah Pointe Skilled Nursing and Therapy Center.

Mrs. Hickman was born August 5, 1941, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, to the late Steve Jess Livingston and Opal Oma Stout Livingston. She received her education and graduated high school in Wichita, Kansas.

Mrs. Hickman worked and later...

Larry Lockwood

Larry Lockwood

Aug 14, 2024

Surrounded by family, Larry Lockwood, of Proctor, Oklahoma, was called to the western skies on August 14, 2024. He was born on May 4, 1944 and leaves behind a lasting legacy for generations to come.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 4 PM until 7 PM at Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

A Funeral Service to...

Elizabeth Tippin

Elizabeth Tippin

Aug 14, 2024

Elizabeth Irene (Cazzell) Stout Tippin was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 14, 1931

and went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 14, 2024. She was preceded in death by

her parents, Mary (Grace) and Jess Cazzell; sister, Shirley Jones; and brothers, Bobby,

Charles and Ken.

Elizabeth worked for many years at Kerr McGee as...

Robert Hooper

Robert Hooper

Aug 12, 2024

Robert Jerome Hooper, born on April 6, 1982, in Tahlequah, OK, passed away on August 12, 2024, in his beloved hometown. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle and friend who brought joy to everyone around him.

Robert had a deep passion for reading and writing, often losing himself in the worlds created by his favorite authors. He loved listening to...

Alpha Bell

Alpha Bell

Aug 12, 2024

Alpha Laverne (Million) Bell was born September 2, 1943 to Gilbert Ray and Edith Gertrude (Eslinger) Million. She met Jimmy Marion Bell at the age of 12 when she began playing the piano at Mt. Zion General Baptist Church. They were married on December 16, 1959 and would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this coming December. To this union...

Theresa Wasson

Theresa Wasson

Aug 7, 2024

Theresa Lynn Wasson, March 1,1954 - August 7, 2024

Theresa Lynn Wasson, born on March 1, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Earl and Ruby (Sellers) Green, she departed this life on August 7, 2024, at the age of 70. Theresa was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, whose love and kindness touched the lives of many.

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Mabel Reichert

Mabel Reichert

Aug 5, 2024

Mabel Krank Reichert Degenhardt, 98 yrs & still dancing & always joking.

Born in Savanna, OK in l926 - lived thru the Great Depression in a log cabin in Eldon OK near Tahlequah, OK & a creek to hand carry water to the cabin.

Funeral Service 9 AM, Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow...

Vicki Howton

Vicki Howton

Aug 2, 2024

Vicki Lynn Howton, loving wife, devoted mother, and doting grandmother, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the age of 72. Vicki was born on October 23, 1951, in Memphis, TN, and later graduated from West Mesa High School in Albuquerque, NM.

Vicki excelled at her job with dedication and hard work. Her hobbies included playing computer games, card...

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,...