Tahlequah, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tahlequah, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
Recent Obituaries
Gloria Marie Williford Wilson
Nov 24, 2025
Gloria Marie Williford Wilson, 80, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 24, 2025, at her home.
Gloria was born July 10, 1945, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, the daughter of Walter and Jewel Etta Fidler Foster. Gloria loved the Lord and was a member of Carter Baptist Church. She went to work in a nursing home in Broken...
Robert "Bob" John Pyle
Nov 21, 2025
Robert (Bob) Pyle, 79, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, went to be with Jesus on Friday, November 21, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on a farm in Beatrice, Nebraska, to W. W. “Shorty” Pyle and his mother, Thelma Irene Walsh Pyle.
Bob loved his family the most in life. His son, Robert (Robb) Pyle was his best friend...
Harold "Teddy" Edward Dilbeck
Nov 17, 2025
Harold Edward “Teddy” Dilbeck, 47, of Hulbert, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Teddy was born April 27, 1978, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Kathie Jean Burk and James Dale Dilbeck. Teddy attended school in Porter, Oklahoma, where he played baseball and was even in the band. Later in life, he did many, many things from being a...
Dashika Ray
Nov 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of DaShika Danae Ray, a Sweet Soul, called home too soon after losing her battle with cancer. With profound sadness and tender love, we announce that Shika, as she was affectionately known, at age 40, was called home to live with God far sooner than any of us ever imagined.On November 17, 2025, surrounded by love and...
Marion Vance
Nov 11, 2025
Marion Marie Vance, 76, a cherished resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, will be remembered for her vibrant spirit and love for life following her passing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Born on December 29, 1948, to the late Jess Taylor and Ida (Tehee) Taylor in Tahlequah, Marion's life was a testament to resilience and devotion.A funeral service will be held in her...
Betty Davis
Nov 10, 2025
Betty Lou (Christie) Davis was born on March 20, 1943, the daughter of the late Bettie (Jones) Christie and William "Buck" Christie.
Funeral Service will be 10 AM, Friday, November 14, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home, burial to follow at Moody Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home from 5 PM until...
Rickie Lee Kirk
Nov 9, 2025
Rickie Lee Kirk, 61, of Adrian, Missouri (formerly of Tahlequah, Oklahoma), passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, Missouri.
Rickie was born March 16, 1964, in Liberty, Kansas, to the late Erval Kirk and Carol Rowe. He grew up in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where he attended Tahlequah Public Schools and then received his high school diploma...
Ray Kingfisher
Nov 4, 2025
Ray Kingfisher, 67, a resident of Tahlequah, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 14, 1958 to the late Eagle Kingfisher and Sarah (Agent) Kingfisher.
Funeral Service will be 2 PM, Monday, November 10, 2025 at Hart Funeral home, burial to follow at Agent Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1...
Linda Darlene Thomas
Nov 4, 2025
Linda Darlene Thomas was born in Blackgum, OK on January 25,1947, to the late Clyde and Talitha (Risley) Hart. She passed from her earthly  life on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 10 AM, Monday, November 10, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Gore, OK.
Darlene was a devoted wife and mother....
Charlene Lyons
Nov 4, 2025
Rosa Charlene Lyons, 87, passed away on November 4, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1938, in Peggs, Oklahoma, to the late Monroe Harvey and Clara (Chaney) Harvey. Charlene led a rich and vibrant life filled with joy, creativity, and love. She had a passion for reading, toll painting, and deer hunting, but her greatest treasure was the time...
Betty Whaler
Nov 1, 2025
Betty Whaler, 68, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Claremore, OK. She was born in Claremore on February 22, 1957, to the late Ella Mae Snell.
Betty loved gigging for crawdads and looking for wishie's and morrells. She enjoyed picnics at the at river, crusin around town, but most important was spending time with her family.
Funeral Service will be 1 PM, Friday, November...
Terry Osburn, Sr.
Oct 30, 2025
Terry Edward Osburn Sr., age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer - a fight he met with the same stubborn determination and quick wit that carried him through every chapter of his life.
Born in LaPorte, Indiana on February 18, 1947, Terry spent his childhood years in Michigan City, Indiana....
Anna Mae Buzzard
Oct 27, 2025
Anna Mae Buzzard, 93, of Tahlequah, passed from this life on Monday, October 27, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1932, in Tahlequah to Sam Cobb and Mary (McDaniel) Cobb.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Manus Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00...
Roberta Mitchell
Oct 24, 2025
Roberta Ann Mitchell, 85, a resident of Pryor, OK., passed away on Friday, October 24,2025. She was born in Muskogee, OK., to the late Delbert Benton and Virgie (Shook) Benton.
Funeral Services will be 2 PM, Friday, October 31, 2025, at South College Church of Christ, burial to follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Hart Funeral Home...
Shirley Smith
Oct 22, 2025
Shirley Imadell Smith, 79 years, 8 months of Hulbert, OK, was born February 19th, 1946, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Arvel Edward Thompson and Ola Imadell (Powers) Thompson. She died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral Service will be 1:30 PM, Monday, October 27, 2025, at Hart Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at...
Calvin Riggs
Oct 13, 2025
Calvin Annanis Riggs, 65, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, passed away October 13, 2025, at Brentwood Extended Care and Rehab.
Calvin was born November 28, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, a son of the late John Thomas (JT) Riggs, Sr. and Clifteen Ridgeway. Calvin attended Tahlequah public schools, where he excelled in track and football. He attended Connors State College and later Northeastern State...
Linda Roberts
Oct 9, 2025
Linda Kathelene Roberts, (she went by Kathelene or Lene) beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this world, Thursday October 9th, at 5:42 PM, at Ascension St John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma after a hard-fought battle against the rapid onset of overwhelming health complications at the far too young age of 57. Born the youngest of 6 children to Bennie and...
Sheila Panther
Oct 6, 2025
Sheila Sue Hilderbrand-Panther, age 57, of Stilwell, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She was born on February 19, 1968, in Tahlequah to Grover and Eldeena Hilderbrand, who welcomed her into a loving family that would help shape the caring, creative, and strong woman she became.
Sheila's life was filled with...
James Hinds, Sr.
Sep 27, 2025
James Iredelle Hinds, Sr., 78, a cherished resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. Born on May 13, 1947, in Tahlequah, he was the beloved son of the late William and Doris (Squyers) Hinds. James leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and service.Throughout his life, he was devoted to his family, especially to his sons,...
John David Cutrell
Sep 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of John David CutrellApril 27, 1937 - September 27, 202588 years of laughter, love, and excellent tacos
John David Cutrell-beloved husband, father, grandfather, pun enthusiast, baker of legendary pizza, and a man who could engineer a highway and a mean chile relleno-passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.
Born in Scottdale,...




