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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Fay (Hallum) Prescott
December 20, 2024
Fay (Hallum) Prescott, age 94, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, departed this life on December 20, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Fay was born on September 19, 1930, in Muldrow, Oklahoma, to Maud (Lee) Hallum and G.O. Hallum.
Fay celebrated her marriage to Jimmie Prescott on August 8, 1959, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a union that was cherished until his passing on April...
Billy Mack Sanders
December 20, 2024
Billy Mack Sanders, born May 21, 1940, in the Badger Lee community near Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was the beloved son of Oleta Charlene (Davis) and Mose Foch Sanders. He passed away on December 20, 2024, in Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Bill was married to Jeanie (Calhoun) Sanders in the Brent community of Oklahoma. Their marriage of 61 years was a testament to their love,...
Bobby D. Cartwright
December 16, 2024
Bobby D. Cartwright, age 71, passed away on December 16, 2024, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He was born on April 16, 1953, in Sallisaw to Ruth Ann (Cartwright) Spencer. He had a dedicated career as a heavy equipment operator for Sequoyah County District 3.
Bobby is survived by his two daughters, Shannon Nichols and her husband, Gordon, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and Teresa...
Paul Jahay
December 16, 2024
Funeral Service for Paul Jahay, 71, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
He was born on July 31, 1953 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Joan Elizabeth (Carrol) Jahay and Paul Eugene Jahay and passed away on December...