John Studdard

John Studdard

January 8, 2025

Memorial Service for John Studdard, 79 of Vian, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

He was born on November 13, 1945 in Bowman, Arkansas to Mattie Lee (Huntley) Studdard and John Winston Studdard and passed away on January 8, 2025 in Vian, Oklahoma. He was married to Nancy...

Linda "Sissy" (Roberds) Gann

Linda "Sissy" (Roberds) Gann

January 8, 2025

Linda "Sissy" (Roberds) Gann, age 58, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on July 20, 1966, in Fort Smith, she was the daughter of Doris Christine (Taylor) Roberds and Charles Orville Roberds.

Sissy was an adventurous spirit, known for her courage and zest for life. Her career as a travel nurse allowed her...

Robert Ernest Smith

Robert Ernest Smith

January 8, 2025

Funeral Service for Robert Ernest Smith, 91, of Vian, Oklahoma, will be at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Vian Freewill Baptist Church in Vian, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Box Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Robert Ernest Smith passed from this life into his heavenly home on January 8,...

Hubert Dail and Maria "Bambi" Rogers

Hubert Dail and Maria "Bambi" Rogers

January 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hubert Dail Rogers, 85, and his beloved wife Maria “Bambi” Rogers, 69, both of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. A graveside service will be held to honor their lives at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service,...

Sandra Kay (Baylis) Smith

Sandra Kay (Baylis) Smith

January 6, 2025

Sandra Kay (Baylis) Smith, 78, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2025. She was born on June 23, 1946, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Don Baylis. Sandra was married to Hubert Dale Smith on June 16, 1976, in Joliet, Illinois. Sandra's journey through life was marked by her profound dedication...

Stanley Brown

Stanley Brown

January 5, 2025

Stanley Brown, 75, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away on January 5, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1949, to Betty Lou (McCoy) Brown and Willie Richard Brown.

Stanley was a devoted husband to Mary Lou (Kidd) Brown, whom he married on September 16, 1978, in Yukon, Oklahoma. He was a skilled carpenter and a faithful member of the Pentecostal faith.

He...

Janice Ruth Nolan

Janice Ruth Nolan

January 4, 2025

Janice Ruth Nolan, 76, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on October 2, 1948, in Fort Smith to Lola Faye (Wear) Woods and J.K. Woods. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, J.K. and Lola Faye Woods; two brothers, Larry “Lum” Woods and Rocky Woods, Sr.; her son-in-law, Gene...

Carol "Mema" Shamblin

Carol "Mema" Shamblin

December 31, 2024

Carol "Mema" Shamblin, 82, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on December 31, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born on October 7, 1942, in Fort Smith to Pearl Maxine (Stevenson) Irvine and Raymond Ford Hindman.

Carol was married to Carlos J.E. Shamblin, who preceded her in death on March 21, 1990. Carol was a grandmother and homemaker.

She is survived by...

Dustin Allen Henry

Dustin Allen Henry

December 31, 2024

Dustin Allen Henry, 39, of Mountainburg, Arkansas, passed away on December 31, 2024. He was born on November 8, 1985, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Bambi Lynn (Foster) Henry and Linville Dave Henry, Jr. He worked in the oil field and was of the Christian faith. 

Dustin is survived by his mother, Bambi, of Van Buren, Arkansas; his brother, Cory Henry...

Niva Nell Hefton

Niva Nell Hefton

December 30, 2024

Niva Nell Hefton, a beloved member of her family and a cherished friend to many, passed away on December 30, 2024, at the age of 69 in Gentry, Arkansas. Born on December 22, 1955, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, Nell was the daughter of O.L. "Dink" and Niva Iona (Vessell) Hefton. Her early years were filled with laughter and love, setting the...

Karen Vanessa (Bethel) Cash

Karen Vanessa (Bethel) Cash

December 29, 2024

Karen Vanessa (nee Bethel) Cash, 62, of Ridgedale, Missouri went home to be with her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, on December 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born in Sallisaw, Oklahoma on April 13, 1962 to Hubert David Bethel and Elsie Lorraine (nee DuBuc) Bethel, along with a twin brother, Kerry. She grew up in the countryside...

Donald Earl Williams

Donald Earl Williams

December 29, 2024

Donald Earl Williams passed away on December 29, 2024, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, at the age of 87. A funeral service will be held to celebrate his life at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Glorious Grace Fellowship Church in Little Flock, Arkansas, followed by burial at Friendship Cemetery in Springdale.

Donald was born on April 26, 1937, in Oklahoma...

Essie Rhae (Turner) Hixson

Essie Rhae (Turner) Hixson

December 28, 2024

Essie Rhae (Turner) Hixson, age 81, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on December 28,2024. Born on November 27, 1943, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Hallie Louise (Gammill) Turner and Elbert Charles Turner.

Essie was married to Jerry Dale Hixson, and together they built a loving home. She retired from Rheem Manufacturing and was of the Christian faith. 

Her...

William Patrick Walters

William Patrick Walters

December 27, 2024

Graveside Service for William Patrick Walters, 55, of formerly of Sallisaw, Oklahoma will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on March 17, 1969 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Lenora S. Spencer and Troy C. Walters and passed away on...

Nikky Jones

Nikky Jones

December 25, 2024

Cremation Service for Nikky Jones, 31 of Muldrow, Oklahoma is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on January 15, 1993 in Colorado to Iona Stivison and Ervin Jones and passed away on December 25, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Nikky enjoyed drawing and was very creative in clay art. She was very caring and...

Goldie June (Alderson) Harvey

Goldie June (Alderson) Harvey

December 24, 2024

Goldie June (Alderson) Harvey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 24, 2024, at the age of 86 in Vian, Oklahoma. Born on February 2, 1938, in Checotah, Oklahoma, Goldie was a shining light in the lives of those she touched. She was the daughter of Edith Elizabeth (Hagan) Alderson and Willie Alderson and was joined in...

O. W. "Don" McCoy

O. W. "Don" McCoy

December 23, 2024

Funeral Service for O.W. "Don" McCoy will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at McCoy Evening Shade Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

O. W. "Don" McCoy, 79, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away on December 23, 2024. Born on...

Dana Slate

Dana Slate

December 22, 2024

Celebration of Life Service for Dana Slate, 66, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at People, Inc. Conference Center, 205 North J T Stites Street, Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955.

Dana Slate passed away on December 22, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on November 8, 1958, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Darlis June (Lowe) Walters...

Gary Wayne Hodgens

Gary Wayne Hodgens

December 21, 2024

Gary Wayne Hodgens, age 70, of Roland, Oklahoma, was welcomed by his Savior on the evening of December 21, 2024. Born on June 24, 1954 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Gary was the son of Edith Mae (Johnson) Hodgens and Jerome Hardy Hodgens, Jr. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Deborah (Goines) Hodgens, whom he married on January 18,...

Danny Ross

Danny Ross

December 20, 2024

Celebration of Life for Danny Ross, 88, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Faith Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on February 7, 1936 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Neva Carmelia (Denney) Ross and George Thomas Ross and...