Obituaries
Lorene (Sevenstar) Taylor
February 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lorene (Sevenstar) Taylor, age 84, of the Bellefonte community in Oklahoma. Lorene peacefully departed this life on February 21, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Born on March 16, 1941, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Betsy (Coleman) Sevenstar and Jim Sevenstar, Lorene was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was...
Donna Carol Haddox
February 20, 2026
Donna Carol Haddox, 82, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1943, to Helen Belter (Prewett) and Clemo Perceful.
Donna graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1961. On September 2, 1961, she married the love of her life, Benny Ray Haddox, beginning a beautiful 64-year marriage built on devotion, faith, and family. She earned her...
Gladys Craighead
February 20, 2026
Gladys (Lee) Craighead, age 89, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away on February 20, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on February 5, 1937, in Barber, Oklahoma, to Lucille (Eden) Lee and William P. Lee.
A member of Blackgum First Baptist Church, Gladys dedicated her life to her family and community. She worked as a housekeeper, demonstrating her unwavering work...
Helen Christenberry
February 20, 2026
Helen Christenberry, age 60, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 20, 1965, in Sallisaw to Rachael Marie (Brasher) Barker and Henry Leon Barker, Helen lived a life filled with love and cherished memories.
Helen shared a beautiful life with her husband, Wesley Carlton Christenberry, whom she married on June...
Catherine "Cathy" Collins
February 18, 2026
Catherine "Cathy" Collins, 72, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Born on October 14, 1953, in Napoleon, Ohio, Cathy was the beloved daughter of Freda Louise (Tyler) Long and...
Sheila Ann Burger
February 18, 2026
Sheila Ann Burger,73, of Muldrow Oklahoma, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Cremation services is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Born on September 12, 1952, in Springdale, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Anna Mae (Combs) Cooper and Johnny Edward McFall. Sheila was known for her warmth and kindness, making friends wherever...
Bruce Wayne Hoover
February 17, 2026
Bruce Wayne Hoover, age 57, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Ely, Nevada. Born on September 30, 1968, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he was the cherished son of Henry Ronald and Helen Marie (Parker) Hoover.
Bruce dedicated his life to his work as a driller on a drilling rig, particularly fond of his time spent in the...
Joyce Colleen Junk
February 16, 2026
Joyce Colleen Junk, age 83, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 12, 1942, in Stroud, Oklahoma to Ann and Joe Nunley.
Joyce was known for her vibrant spirit and joy for life. She worked in maintenance at several factories, demonstrating her strong work ethic and dedication. Joyce had a variety...
Donny Lee Sizemore
February 16, 2026
Donny Lee Sizemore, age 71, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on October 8, 1954, in Sallisaw, he was the son of Mary Faye (Bias) Sizemore and Youl Sizemore. Donny dedicated his life to serving his community as a policeman and security officer.
He married the love of his life, Linda (Sanders) Sizemore,...
Gary Lee Morris
February 15, 2026
Gary Lee Morris, age 71, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Born on December 20, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of Mary Ima Laverne (Harp) Morris and Leo Sonny Morris.
Gary was united in marriage to Mae Jean Morris on January 25, 1974, in Vian, Oklahoma. They shared many wonderful years together...
Kimogene McCombs
February 15, 2026
Kimogene McCombs, age 91, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1934, in Bibbs Mountain, Oklahoma, to Pearl (Morris) and Hezekiah McCombs.
Kimogene had a passion for gardening, with a particular love for growing roses. Her dedication extended to her life on the farm, where she cherished raising cattle and chickens.
She is survived...
Bill Dominic
February 14, 2026
Cremation Service for Bill Dominic, 80, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Bill was born on August 3, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Frances (Johnson) Dominic and William James Dominic, Sr. He was a devoted husband to Mary "Sue" (Pineau) Dominic and cherished father to his children. Bill was a veteran of the...
Nelda Blaylock
February 12, 2026
Nelda Blaylock, 81, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, was born on July 8, 1944, in Mobile, Alabama, to Malcolm and Lela Mae (Howard) Cooper and passed away on February 12, 2026, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Nelda was a devoted educator, compassionate caregiver, and joyful lover of music. She left a legacy defined by faith, kindness, and love. She was a cherished mother, sister,...
Nola Fay (Briley) Mendenhall
February 12, 2026
Nola Fay Mendenhall, age 87, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation is being handled by Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Nola was born on April 13, 1938, in Webber Falls, Oklahoma, to Okley (Martin) and Carl Eldon Briley. She shared a loving...
Patsy Jane Riggs
February 11, 2026
**Obituary for Patsy Jane Riggs (1932-2026)**
Patsy Jane Riggs, age 93, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She was born on July 30, 1932, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Jane (Neal) Woodward and Harvey Woodward.
Patsy was united in marriage to Wadie Lee Riggs on December 24, 1949, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and they shared a...
Deena Lynn Stidd
February 10, 2026
Deena Lynn Stidd, age 67, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 10, 2026. She was born on April 14, 1958, in Gardena, California, to Peggy (Cleveland) Purcell and Lynn Bolton.
Deena grew up in Redondo Beach, California, where she attended Redondo High School. Later, after moving to Oklahoma, she graduated from Star Spencer High School in Spencer. Following high school,...
Leslie Zebbie Strong
February 9, 2026
Leslie Zebbie Strong, age 77, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1948, in South Bend, Indiana, to Nora (Summers) Cantrell and Floyd Raymond Strong. Leslie dedicated much of his life to family and service, as he was a proud Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army.
On July 9, 1969, Leslie married...
Rose Mary Anderson
February 7, 2026
Rose Mary Anderson, age 79, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 18, 1946, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to Charles Conley Bond and Viva Belle (Bryant) Bond. Rose grew up in the Rocky Point community, where she formed lifelong roots and relationships. She graduated from Sallisaw High School in...
Randy Neil Dotson
February 7, 2026
Randy Neil Dotson, born in Muleshoe, Texas, on May 12, 1948, to Elizabeth "Betty" (Neil) Dotson and Ivan Lavon Dotson, passed away on February 7, 2026, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, at the age of 77.
Randy was united in marriage to Scheryl Ann Dotson on January 2, 1992, in Princeton, Texas, who preceded him in death on June 22, 2020. Throughout his...
Sherman Maurice Olive
February 5, 2026
Sherman Maurice Olive was born on October 29, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, the second child of Almeda and Lexton Chanie Olive. In his early years, the family moved to Vian, Oklahoma, where Sherman’s bright spirit quickly became evident. He was a vibrant, energetic child who loved being outdoors, playing sports, and embracing every bit of life around him.
Sherman attended Vian...
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