All Obituaries

Jeremy James, 49. Our beloved son, husband, father, brother, and friend passed away on September 26, 2022. He was born on April 13, 1973, in Talihina, OK, he was the oldest of four sons given to Margaret and Warren James. Jeremy was the most kind soul you could've met, and would've gave you the shirt of his back. You were never a stranger to him. He attended Inola High School, where he was the starting quarterback for the football team and also played shortstop and pitcher for the baseball...

Corena "Co" Hayhurst, age 82, loving mother of two, grandma of 4, great grandma of 4, and adoring wife to husband Johnny Hayhurst Sr., passed away in the early hours of the 25th of September after a courageous battle with Lymphoma. Co was born on May 18, 1940, in Teresita and grew up surrounded by her large family- she had 12 siblings including a twin sister, and many cousins, nieces & nephews. Co was influenced by her family to be a loving and caring woman, always giving her...

Michael Leroy Garrett the son of George Albert and Bonnie Jean (Tudor) Garrett, was born September 19, 1956, in Memphis, Tennessee, and departed this life on September 16, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 28 days. Michael loved life and adored his family and friends. He enjoyed being outdoors whether he was fishing or being on the river. He loved spending time with friends. Michael was known for his compassionate heart and touched many lives over the...

G.C. Hopper Jr. Born on October 16th 1958, in Aransas Pass, Texas. G.C. spent a lot of his life in Roswell, NM and most recently called Tahlequah, Oklahoma his home. He is the son of G.C. Hopper, Sr. and Wanda Hopper. G.C. Is one of 10 siblings, which includes: Lonita, Kay, Betty, Mary, Margaret, Debbie, George, name removed, Kenny, and a bonus brother Coy. G.C. was better known as "Sam" by his family and friends but he also went by "Dad." He was a loving, caring, and...

Brian Matthew Kirk the son of Barbara (Kirk) Hobbs was born August 25, 1980, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and departed this life on September 8, 2022 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 42 years, and 14 days. While he was an avid outdoorsman at heart, that loved fishing and spending his time outside, Brian especially enjoyed getting to spend time with his children and grandchildren and watching the Oklahoma Sooners play football. Brian touched many lives over the years and will be dearly...

Janet Rose Smith of Tahlequah, OK passed away on September 8, 2022, at the age of 71. She was born on October 9, 1950, in Tahlequah the daughter of Walter and Tomona (Carson) Smith. Janet was a very sweet kind soul with a smile that was infectious. Her heart was loving and forgiving and she poured her heart and soul into her family. She was diagnosed with Polio at the age of 2 years old, and she never complained. She learned to live her life in other ways which only gave her the opportunity...

Gaylene Braccini of Tahlequah, Oklahoma passed away on Sep 5, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jimmy Gene "Cowboy" Bass entered this life on July 16, 1953, in San Antonio, TX, and entered into rest on September 4, 2022, in Tahlequah, OK. Memorial services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gore, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. 1009 N. Way, Gore, OK. Jim was a 1972 graduate of Stigler High School. He played football as a defensive tackle. Upon graduation, he received an all-expense paid Football scholarship from the...

Rudolph Bruner the son of Richard Bruner and Lizzie Leader was born August 8, 1930, in Holdenville, Oklahoma and departed this life on September 3, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 92. He was a tuff one. He wasn't under any kind of doctors care or taking any medication other than maybe an Aleve after working in the yard. He has traveled the world with his oil field company. He was also a veteran of the Korean War. He served 6 years, 9 months and 14 days in th Navy; spending...

Maynard Wesley Connor Jr., fondly known as "Wes" to most and "Poppy" to his six grandkids, was born January 7, 1944, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and departed this life on September 2, 2022, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 26 days. Wes spent nearly his entire life in the Tahlequah community. He grew up in Peggs, Ok, graduated from Tahlequah High School, and attended Northeastern State University, where he was a member of the Phi Lambda Chi...