Billie (Shorter) Armer

Billie (Shorter) Armer

February 12, 2025

Billie (Shorter) Armer, age 86, of the Short community in Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on February 12, 2025, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Born on December 29, 1938, in Clinton, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Estalene (Browning) Shorter and Darrell Denmond Shorter. Billie was united in marriage to L.G. Armer on August 16, 1957, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who preceded her...

Beverly Jean Boyett

Beverly Jean Boyett

February 11, 2025

Beverly Jean Boyett, also lovingly known as "Basketball Grandma," of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on February 11, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 31, 1945, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Julia Millie (Foster) Hutson and Samuel Wesley Hutson. Beverly's life was marked by her devotion to family and community, as well as her...

George Thomas Morgan, Jr.

George Thomas Morgan, Jr.

February 10, 2025

George Thomas Morgan, Jr., a beloved member of the Sallisaw community, passed away at the age of 90 on February 10, 2025, in Roland, Oklahoma. He was born on November 6, 1934, in Cowlington, Oklahoma to Dollie (Baird) Eubanks Morgan and George Thomas Morgan, Sr.

He was married to Winnie Lou (Wilhite) Morgan on February 14, 1953, in McAlester, Oklahoma, and...

Daryl Gene Hayes

Daryl Gene Hayes

February 9, 2025

Daryl Gene Hayes, 68, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away on February 9, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on February 5, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, Daryl was a son of Emel (Hawkins) Hayes and Arthur Hayes.

He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including fishing, camping, and following Nascar, but it was in the company of his grandchildren that he...

Cheri Lynn Reep

Cheri Lynn Reep

February 9, 2025

Cheri Lynn Reep, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 33. Cheri was born on September 11, 1991, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Wanda Ann (Hinesley) Mosby and the late Robert Dale Reep. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Cheri's life was characterized...

Andrew McGee

Andrew McGee

February 8, 2025

Andrew McGee, age 54, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, departed this life on February 8, 2025. A graveside service to honor his memory will be held at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM. The service will be conducted under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Born on April 17, 1970, in Fort...

Cecil Chambers

Cecil Chambers

February 8, 2025

Cecil Chambers, age 83, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on February 8, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1941, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Pauline (Martin) Coughran and Arthur Chambers. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Cecil leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.

Cecil married Karen Ella (Johnson) Chambers, and together they created a warm and loving...

Thomas W. Modlin

Thomas W. Modlin

February 7, 2025

Thomas W. Modlin, a beloved member of the Sallisaw community, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 90. He was born on December 19, 1934, in Parsons, Kansas.

Thomas lived a life rich in family and simple pleasures. He was married to Mary Margaret Modlin, who preceded him in death on January 29, 2022....

Diana Thea Dillon

Diana Thea Dillon

February 6, 2025

Diana Thea Dillon, age 68, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on February 6, 2025. Born on January 5, 1957, in Fulda, Germany, Diana was the daughter of Josephine (Schmidt) Brown and Rueben Morales. She dedicated her life to serving others, residing in Oklahoma for many years and leaving a lasting impact on the community.

Diana married James Edgar Dillon on August...

Deborah Lunell Stewart

Deborah Lunell Stewart

February 6, 2025

Deborah Lunell Stewart, a beloved educator and cherished family member, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, at the age of 72. She was born on October 2, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Rebecca Lunell (Henderson) Ferren and Elga Louis Ferren.

Debbie's life was marked by her dedication to education as she devoted much of her career to being...

Freda (Farris) Hunter

Freda (Farris) Hunter

February 5, 2025

Freda (Farris) Hunter, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born on February 12, 1945, in Myron, Arkansas, to the late Mary Leota (Crouch) Farris and Henry William Farris. 

Freda's life was marked by her devotion to family and her role as a homemaker. She was united in marriage to Rev. Raymond...

Bobby Gene Owens

Bobby Gene Owens

February 4, 2025

Senior Master Sergeant Bobby Gene Owens, 89, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Catoosa, Oklahoma. He was born May 12, 1935 in Paw Paw, Oklahoma and was the fourth of six children born to Leonard and Pearl Owensby Owens. Bobby was a dedicated individual who exemplified commitment in his family, his career, and his service...

Phyllis (Sasnett) Duty

Phyllis (Sasnett) Duty

February 3, 2025

Phyllis (Sasnett) Duty, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2025, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Born on May 11, 1939, in Red Oak, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Yuther Irene (Duke) Sasnett and James Edgar Sasnett. Phyllis was a devoted wife to Cecil Duty, with whom she shared countless memories and experiences throughout their life together. On February 22nd, they...

Maralene Clark Hamett (Hindman)

Maralene Clark Hamett (Hindman)

February 1, 2025

Funeral Service for Maralene Clark Hamett (Hindman), 90, will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Brushy Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born to Allen and Virgie Hindman on September 21, 1934, in the Brushy Community...

LaDonne Jones

LaDonne Jones

January 31, 2025

LaDonne Jones, 81, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on January 31, 2025. Born on January 6, 1944, in Russellville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Rebecca Evelyn (White) Jones and Herbert Hugo "Skeet" Jones. LaDonne is remembered fondly by all who knew her for her kindness and commitment to her community, having worked for the Western Arkansas Employment Development Agency...

Coach Shane Richardson

Coach Shane Richardson

January 31, 2025

Coach Shane Richardson, age 45, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, passed away on January 31, 2025. Born on July 30, 1979, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Shane was a beloved figure in his community and made a lasting impact through his dedication to coaching and mentoring young athletes.

Shane graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1998 before furthering his education at Carl Albert State...

Winter Dee Free

Winter Dee Free

January 30, 2025

Winter Dee Free, age 90, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on January 30, 2025, in Inola, Oklahoma. He was born on January 21, 1935, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Mary (Lasiter) Free and Clarence Otho Free.

Winter was united in marriage to Jackie Nell (Lott) Free on September 2, 1955, in Dallas, Texas. Jackie preceded him in death on January 26,...

John Moore

John Moore

January 30, 2025

Graveside Service for John Moore, 83 of Gore, Oklahoma will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Warseat Cemetery in Gore, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on March 1, 1941 in Gore, Oklahoma to Nellie (Wildcat) Pigeon and Stanley Moore and passed away on January 30, 2025 in Gore,...

Gordon Dean Nichols, Jr.

Gordon Dean Nichols, Jr.

January 28, 2025

Gordon Dean Nichols, Jr., age 49, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on January 28, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on February 11, 1975, in Yuba City, California, the son of Margie Marie (Morton) Whitfield and Gordon Dean Nichols, Sr.

Gordon was united in marriage to Shannon (Cartwright) Nichols on December 16, 2021, in Alma, Arkansas. He dedicated his...

Ernestine (Rogers) Pigeon

Ernestine (Rogers) Pigeon

January 28, 2025

Ernestine (Rogers) Pigeon, age 85, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on January 28, 2025. Born on March 8, 1939, in Gans, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Edith (Foyil) Rogers and Ernest Sid Rogers.

Ernestine had a career as a retired ambulance service dispatcher, but her main job was being mom and nanny. Her contributions were deeply respected by those she...