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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Danny Ray Martin
January 27, 2025
Danny Ray Martin, 69, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on January 27, 2025. He was born on May 27, 1955, in Sallisaw to Beatrice Lenore (Risenhoover) Martin and Tommy James Martin. Danny married Joy (Burcham) Martin on June 18, 1976, in Sallisaw. He lived his life as a truck driver and cattle hauler and was part of the Pentecostal community.
He...
Lillian (Craghead) Abbott
January 27, 2025
Lillian (Craghead) Abbott, 92, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away on January 27, 2025, in Vian. She was born on April 14, 1932, in Vian, Oklahoma, to Dica (Smith) Craghead and Jess Craghead. Lillian was married to Grady Lee Abbott on January 15, 1954, in Valley Center, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2019. Lillian was a dedicated...
Judy (Hendrix) Phillips
January 27, 2025
Judy (Hendrix) Phillips, age 74, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1950, in Gans, Oklahoma, to Dollie Mae (Pitts) Hendrix and Louis Grady Hendrix.
Judy was married to James O. Phillips on December 24, 1971, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2018. Throughout her life, Judy dedicated...
Roger Johnson
January 26, 2025
Roger Johnson, 70, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on June 2, 1954, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Lavern (Horn) Johnson and Earl Johnson.
Roger graduated from Vian High School in 1972, where he was the Salutatorian of his class. He had a career as a radiologist, retiring from Holt Krock...