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Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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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...

John Meigs

John Meigs

Apr 19, 2024

Mr. John Freeman Meigs, 96, a proud American Indian born on June 26, 1927, in Park Hill, Oklahoma, to the late Cooie Meigs, Sr., and Gertie (Jones) Meigs. He passed away on April 19, 2024, at Fort Gibson Nursing Home.

A respected descendant, Mr. Meigs was the 2nd great-grandson of Chief John Ross of the Cherokees. His dedication to education was...

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Apr 17, 2024

Robert Van Williams May 7th 1964 - April 17th 2024

Robert (Robbie) Van Williams, born May 7th, 1964, passed away April 17th, 2024, surrounded by love and caring of his brother and sisters in Tahlequah Oklahoma. Rob, a Cherokee citizen is survived by his son that he loved and was very proud of, Race Bannon Williams, his siblings Rose...

Bobby Ollice,Sr.

Bobby Ollice,Sr.

Apr 16, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Bobby Joe Ollice on April 16, 2024, in Tahlequah, OK. Born on February 12, 1975, in Crossville, TN, Bobby leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter that will forever be cherished.



Preceded in death by his parents, Edward Ray Ollice, Sr., and Annette (Rogers) Ollice, along with his brother, Rodney...

Eunice Mae Mathia

Eunice Mae Mathia

Apr 13, 2024

Eunice Mae Scott Mathia, 100 years old, of Modesto, California will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, as a graveside service in:Tahlequah City Cemetery1251 W Fox St Tahlequah, OK 74464at 10 A.M., CST.She was born December 8, 1923, in Bunch, Oklahoma to Bertha and Charlie Scott, and died Saturday April 13, 2024, in Modesto, California. She was preceded in death by her...

Brenda Lehman

Brenda Lehman

Apr 8, 2024

Brenda Louise Seitz Lehman, 69 , of Katy Texas, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024 after a long battle with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer. Brenda was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Marcella Ruth (Perse) Seitz and Thomas Spiral Seitz.

Graveside Service will be 10:30 AM, Friday, April 19, 2024 at Park Hill Cemetery, The family will receive friends at Hart...

Wayne Poppino

Wayne Poppino

Apr 4, 2024

Wayne Poppino, age 75, of Welling, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 6:00 pm, at home, surrounded by his family.

Services will be held Monday, April 8, 2024, at 10:00 am, at hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah, with Robert Ketcher officiating. A burial will follow at Caney Cemetery.

Wayne Poppino was born September 12, 1948, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Loleta...

Terry Peace

Terry Peace

Mar 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Terry Leon Peace, who left this world on March 28, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee, surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on November 2, 1956, in Borger, TX. Terry was a proud American Indian man who had a zest for life like no other. He...

Jack Parnell

Jack Parnell

Mar 21, 2024

Jack Mitchell Parnell was born September 1, 1931, in Cookson, OK to Ben and Sue (Pettit) Parnell and left this world on March 21, 2024, surrounded by his family at the age of 92.

 

Jack lived grew up living all over Cherokee County because his father had a wanderlust and he knew Tahlequah like the back of his hand. He married...

Glen Marlowe

Glen Marlowe

Mar 15, 2024

August Glen Marlowe, 89, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, in the arms of his caregiver and very loving best friend, Carla Martin.

Glen was born April 28, 1934, in El Reno, Oklahoma, to August Glen Marlowe, Sr., and Kathryn Suzanne Barrett Marlowe. He attended Oklahoma State University where he received his MS Degree. He spent some...

Nelda Littlejohn

Nelda Littlejohn

Mar 14, 2024

Nelda Sue Wolfe Littlejohn was born in Tahlequah OK to the late Daisy Wolfe and Ruth Johnson on January 21, 1941. Nelda passed March 14, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Nelda was preceded in death by her parents, brothers James "Dubby" Wolfe and William "Bill" Wolfe and sister Dixie Wolfe Cornsilk.

Survivors include sons, Bobby Micthell McBride and...