Louella Smith

Jul 1, 2025

Louella Candy Smith, a beloved resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on April 23, 1939, Louella was the cherished daughter of the late Reeder and Carrie (Candy) Jones

.The community is invited to honor Louella's remarkable life during a funeral service that will be held at Hart Funeral Home on...

Connie Smith

Jun 29, 2025

Connie Dawn Smith, known affectionately as "Ahni" Strawberry in Cherokee, peacefully left this world on June 29, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on August 14, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, she was the beloved daughter of Bennie Smith and Louella (Jones) Smith. A cherished resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Connie will be remembered for her unwavering love of family...

Kay Drywater

Jun 27, 2025

Kay Lavonda Drywater, 60, a lifelong resident of Tahlequah, passed away June 27, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 12,1965, to the late Chester Drywater and Bessie (Flynn) Drywater.

Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 2,...

Anna Myrle Elliott

Jun 26, 2025

Anna Myrle Austin Elliott, 93, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her home.

Mrs. Elliott was born October 26, 1931, in Apache, Oklahoma, to the late Mick William Austin and Bertha Myrle McDaniel Austin. She was reared and received her education in Apache, where she graduated from Boone Apache High School.

She married Allen Charles Elliott on October...

Nita Ousley

Jun 24, 2025

Nita Jean Ousley, 77, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 20, 1947, in Sayre, Oklahoma, she was the cherished daughter of Donell Lowrance and Juanita (Cornelius) Lowrance, who preceded her in death.Nita is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Roy Ousley, and...

Dr.Michael Wyly, DO.

Jun 21, 2025

Dr. Michael Wyly, D.O., 76, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, June 21, 2025, in rural Big Cabin, Oklahoma. Michael was born on May 3, 1949, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Sue (Medearis) and Sidney McNair Wyly. He was delivered at Tahlequah City Hospital by his grandfather, Dr. Park Hinds Medearis, a legacy that foreshadowed his own calling in medicine.

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Herman Rhoads

Jun 21, 2025

Herman Eugene (Gene) Rhoads, age 94 of Tahlequah, passed away on June 21, 2025 at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa. After attending Cameron Junior College for two years in Lawton, Gene began studying at Oklahoma Agricultural & Mechanical College, located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. To avoid being drafted, he and three other Randlett High School graduates decided to join the Air...

Carolyn Cochran Foreman

Jun 14, 2025

Carolyn Cochran Foreman, 74, of Oaks, Oklahoma, passed away June 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born March 27, 1951, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to the late George Edward Cochran and Narcie Morris Cochran. She attended and graduated from Kansas High School.

Mrs. Foreman was a full-blooded Cherokee and fluent speaker, and a charter member of Twin...

Thomas Taylor

Jun 12, 2025

It is with both sorrow and gratitude that we announce the passing of Thomas Arthur Taylor, age 82, a beloved resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Born on February 4, 1943, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to the late Dane Andrew Taylor and Faye Inez (Hood) Taylor, Thomas embodied the spirit of kindness and dedication throughout his life.A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather,...

Virgil Johnson

Jun 7, 2025

Virgil Larry Johnson, 87, passed peacefully from this earth, on June 7th, 2025. He was surrounded by his family. He was ready to meet his Savior & to see his wife of more than 54 years again - Barbara Jean (Cade) Johnson. A proud veteran & devoted family man, Virgil made his home near Lake Ten killer for over 43...

Mary White

Jun 4, 2025

Mary was born in 1929, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Lazaro and Maria Briseno. Mary passed peacefully at home on June 4, 2025, age 96 years.

Mary graduated from St. John Vianney Catholic School in Tulsa OK and studied art at the University of Tulsa.

Mary spent her early adult life as wife and mother raising 7 children with husband...

Maryjean Uppendahl

Jun 2, 2025

Maryjean was born on July 26, 1952 in Harare, Zimbabwe (then Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia) to American missionaries Martin and Winifred Uppendahl. A traumatic brain injury during birth from her forceps delivery left her developmentally disabled from birth, and with a mis-shaped skull. At age 6 she and her younger brother Daniel moved to a hostel for missionary children to attend...

Felix Johnson

Jun 1, 2025

Felix Lee Johnson, age 88, of Peggs, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on June 1, 2025. Born on January 26, 1937, in Claremore, Oklahoma, Felix lived a life marked by dedication, strength, and deep faith.

Funeral Service, 1 PM, Friday, June 6, 2025, at Johnson Prairie Baptist Church, burial to follow in church cemetery with military honors. The family...

Sheilah Guthrie

May 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sheilah Ladawn Guthrie, aged 57, who departed this life on May 22, 2025. Born on August 18, 1967, in Tahlequah, Sheilah was the beloved daughter of Foster Rotramel and the late Minnie Mae Chaiyadej.

Sheilah's zest for life was evident in her many passions; she had a love for...

Marvin Mouse

May 20, 2025

Marvin " Marvelous" Dale Mouse, 58, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Muskogee.

Marvin was born April 6, 1967, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to the late Robert Lee Mouse and Nancy Walker Mouse. He went to school in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and graduated from Barnsdall High School. After high school, he enjoyed playing softball and calling Bingo at...

Jeremy Garbow

May 18, 2025

Jeremy John Garbow, 36, of Westville, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Stilwell, Oklahoma.

Jeremy was born February 20, 1989, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Katherine Lynn Sequichie Garbow and the late George John Garbow. He attended and graduated from Fort Gibson High School.

Jeremy worked most of his life as an exterminator.

Jeremy will be remembered as...

Larry Foreman

May 16, 2025

Larry Dean Foreman, 86, left us on May 16, 2025, wrapped in the love of his family. Born on September 12, 1939, in Tahlequah, he was a cherished son of the late John D. Foreman and Aileen E. (Choate) Foreman.

Join us for a graveside service on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2 PM at Tahlequah City Cemetery....

Laura Taulbee

May 13, 2025

Laura (Hope) Ann Taulbee passed peacefully from this life, surrounded by family on May 13, 2025 in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 56. Laura was born June 23, 1968 in Welling, OK to parents Virgil Leon Taulbee and Thelma Aline Taylor Taulbee.

Laura enjoyed homesteading, raising animals, gardening, walking outdoors, crafting, cooking, and reading about her many interests. She was...

DeSean Kosterlitzky

May 10, 2025

DeSean Johnathan Kosterlitzky, also known as "Bub" and "Baby", passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 21.

DeSean was born April 28, 2004, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He lived a full life filled with love, laughter, and compassion for everyone he ever met, especially his family, babies, and best friend, Nova Jo. He never met a stranger and welcomed...

Lois Stepp

May 6, 2025

Lois Jean Stepp went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 6, 2025 in Tahlequah, OK. She was born in Tahlequah to Harold B. and Lela (Stone) Krouse on February 25, 1933. She married Ed Stepp on September 4, 1952 and they were married 54 years until his passing. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who...