About Us

W. Neal Agent Owner and 2nd generation funeral director,  worked at Agent Funeral Home since he was 14 years old. He was the son of the original founder, Watie N. “Jack” Agent. A 1958 graduate of Sallisaw High School, he attended NSU in Tahlequah and was a 1963 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.  Neal was married to Darlene Lowrimore Agent for 49 years, they have 3 children: Rick Agent, Dr. Phil Agent and Darla Agent Winters, and 13 grandchildren. Neal was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and enjoyed quality time at Lake Tenkiller. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Mr. Agent passed away on October 6, 2007 at his home in Sallisaw, Ok.
Rick Agent Owner and manager, 3rd generation funeral director, A 1979 graduate of Sallisaw High School, May 1983 graduate of NSU in Tahlequah, and August 1984 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service.  He and his wife, Vicki L. Hawkins Agent have 4 children: Ricki Jo, Audra, Clint and Clay. Rick is active in civic affairs in Sequoyah County, longtime member and active participant in Black Diamond Booster Clubs, and enjoys spending time at Lake Tenkiller. Rick and his family are members of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Brian L. Mattingly Licensed funeral director and embalmer, employed at Agent Funeral Home since Nov. 1994.,  A 1992 graduate of Sallisaw High School and 1994 graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service with Associate of Applied Science Degree.  He has 3 children: Johnathon, Brittany and Jessica. Brian and his family are members of First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, Ok.   He enjoys music, golfing and spending time with his family.
Tad M. Rhodes Licensed funeral director and embalmer, employed at Agent Funeral Home since August 2001.  A Sequoyah County Native and 1995 Muldrow High School graduate,  Tad graduated with academic honors from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service and is a member of the Pi Sigma Eta National Morticians Fraternity.  He enjoys boating, traveling, riding motorcycles and spending time with family and friends.
Marlene (Tootle) Batchelder Sallisaw office manager, licensed Life Insurance Agent, notary public, employed at Agent Funeral Home since February 1993, A 1991 Sallisaw High School graduate, she attended Northeastern State University. She  has 1 son, Logan.  Marlene is the daughter of Lela Tootle who worked at Agents for 30 years and retired in August 2006.  She enjoys camping, boating, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Lisa Hawkins  Evening and weekend secretary in the Sallisaw office.  She graduated from Porter High School, Carl Albert State College and Northeastern State University with a Bachelors degree in Education.  She is a teacher for Sallisaw Public Schools and Carl Albert State College.  She and her husband, Richard have twin sons: Chad and Matthew.  She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and quiet time with a good book.
Shawna (Brewer) Smith Secretary in our Sallisaw office.  She graduated from Sallisaw High School and attended Carl Albert State College.  She and her husband, Michael have 4 children.
Connie (Lowrimore) Rhodes Pre-need family service counselor, aftercare specialist, and licensed insurance agent. Recently returned to Oklahoma from Baton Rouge, La.  A 1972 graduate of Central High School.  She and her husband, Dennis have 3 children: Tanya, Shawna and Russ and 5 grandchildren. They are formerly of the Muldrow area.  She enjoys gardening, garage sales, exercising, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Mark Baldwin Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He is engaged to Sherrie Luker. He has 2 daughters: Jennifer Dickson and Crystal Few and 7 grandchildren.  Mark is a 1976 graduate of Poteau High School and 1986 graduate of Carl Albert Junior College. He graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1988.  He is a distinguished U.S. Veteran and retired Department of Defense employee.  Mark worked for the U.S. Army Mortuary - Europe for 7 years, where he was deployed numerous times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom to Afghanistan and Iraq.  He enjoys riding motorcycles, spending time at Lake Tenkiller and fishing.
Ron Scott of Sallisaw, Ok Part-time Funeral service assistant
Pat Harper of Sallisaw, Ok Works in our Muldrow office during visitation hours.
LaRuth Huggins of Roland, Ok. Works in our office during visitation hours.
Marilyn Elliott of Sallisaw, Ok. Works in our Muldrow and Sallisaw offices during visititation hours.
Clay Agent of Sallisaw, Ok. vehicle and general maintenance