Wesley Houk

Sep 29, 2024

Wesley George Houk, 93, a resident of Tahlequah, OK, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 17, 1931, in a hotel in Kenwood, OK, to the late Fred Houk and Tisha (Gann) Houk.

Please join us in celebrating his life on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 10 am...

Vera Freeman

Sep 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vera Meria Freeman, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and esteemed member of the Cherokee Nation. Vera, born on June 26, 1935, peacefully transitioned from this world on September 28, 2024, in Tahlequah, OK, surrounded by the love of her family.

Throughout her years, Vera touched the lives of many through...

Edward Ingram, Jr.

Sep 27, 2024

Edward ("Ed" or "Junior") Arthur Ingram of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at the age of 93. Junior was born on June 14, 1931 in Kenwood, Oklahoma, to Arthur Givens and Bessie Lee Newton Ingram. As the oldest sibling of ten, he spent his early days taking care of his family. At a young age, he...

Marilyn Louise Prescott Crittenden

Sep 27, 2024

 

Marilyn Louise Crittenden was born on November 28, 1933, in Banning, California to J.A. Martin Prescott and Jewel E. Nichols Prescott. Marilyn lived in several different states throughout her childhood, as Martin was forced to travel for work as a disabled WWII veteran. She was raised in El Paso, Texas and Little Rock, Arkansas, eventually settling in Lincoln, Arkansas. Marilyn...

Tyler Vanbuskirk

Sep 24, 2024

Tyler Joe VanBuskirk, 19, passed away on September 24, 2024. He was born on April 9, 2005 to Zachery VanBuskirk and Angela Alverson.

Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Hart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Hart Funeral Home from 4 PM until 6 PM.

He was preceded in death...

Wilma Vann

Sep 14, 2024

Wilma (Mim) was born December 9, 1935, in Moody, Oklahoma, to Harris Rusty Vann and Jane Chaudoins Vann. She attended Moody School through the 8th grade where she also worked as a janitor. She would go each morning and start the wood fire to warm the building ans she would sweep. She was paid .00 a month and used these...

Jolene Sherry Pritchett-Vann

Sep 12, 2024

Jolene Sherry Pritchett Vann, 62, lifetime resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Hillcrest South Hospital in Tulsa. 

Jolene was born January 29, 1962, in Tahlequah, to the late Dennis Pritchett and Louise Towie Pritchett. 

She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her grandchildren. She also liked to drive around sightseeing, going to garage sales, working...

Barbara Burnett

Sep 12, 2024

Barbara Burnett, 76, a resident of Hulbert, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1948 in Weed, California to the late George Thompson and Virginia (Rovitto) Thompson.

Funeral Service will be 11 AM, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah, burial to follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery.

Barbara worked...

Marian Shirley

Sep 10, 2024

Marian (Fast) Shirley, 83, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Northeastern Health System after a brief illness and a long, happy life. Born October 7, 1940, in Lamar, Missouri, she was the only child of Howard "Lefty" and Phyllis (McCall) Fast. Marian cherished growing up in Lamar's tight-knit community, often sharing fond memories of...

Tinny Hall

Sep 10, 2024

Tinny Joyce Hall, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. in an automobile accident in Loveland Colorado. She was born on May 8, 1945, to her loving parents, George Moss and Grace (Wine) Moss and throughout her life, she was a beacon of kindness and compassion to all those who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Wolf Eldridge

Sep 9, 2024

Wolf Conner Eldridge, 62, passed away in his home at Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma. Wolf delighted in his pastoral paradise, often tending to the deer and nearby wildlife. He was particularly proud of the opportunity to live at home while yet battling multiple sclerosis for over 20 years. Wolf was a warrior guided by a positive attitude passing words of encouragement,...

Roger Allen Vance

Sep 9, 2024

Roger Allen Vance, age 59, of Tahlequah, OK, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024.

 

He was born October 1, 1965, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Victor Vance and Sarah Rabbit.

 

On March 28, 2010, in Chouteau, Oklahoma, Roger married Sheryl L. Mast. Roger and Sheryl lived in the Gideon community of Tahlequah, OK, Cherokee County. They together enjoyed years of Church,...

Ana Rivera  Quinones

Sep 9, 2024

Ana Victoria Rivera Quinones, 78, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at Cherokee County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Quinones was born April 15, 1946, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the late Carmelo Rivera and Georgina Quinones. She lived most of her life in New York. After retirement, she moved back to Puerto Rico and...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...