Obituaries

Betty Strider

Betty Strider

Nov 20, 2024

Betty Strider, 83, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 20, 202. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Betty was born on August 25, 1941, in Keiser, Arkansas, to Ruby Jane (Lucy) Lowe and Harry Doc Baker. She worked as a material manager Walmart and had a passion for sewing. Betty cherished spending time with...

Tommy "Thunder" Rhodes

Tommy "Thunder" Rhodes

Nov 20, 2024

Tommy "Thunder" Rhodes, age 78, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 20, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on May 5, 1946, in Fort Smith to Hazel (Pendergrass) Clough and Harold Edgar Rhodes.

Tommy was a devoted husband to Sharon (Watts) Rhodes, whom he married on April 4, 1970, in Sallisaw. He served his country as a U.S....

Rhonda Sue (Brock) Ballinger

Rhonda Sue (Brock) Ballinger

Nov 18, 2024

Rhonda Sue (Brock) Ballinger, 66, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, entered Heavens gates, Monday, November 18, 2024. She was born February 13, 1958 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Cal and Emma Sue (Amos) Brock. She grew up and attended Claremore Public Schools and graduated in 1976. Rhonda attended college at Oklahoma State University and Northeastern State University where she obtained a Bachelors degree...

Mary Kay Elwick

Mary Kay Elwick

Nov 17, 2024

Mary Kay (Shepard) Elwick, aged 79, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on November 17 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Born on January 18, 1945, in San Antonio, Texas, Mary was the cherished daughter of Ellen (Mulherin) and Arthur Dee Shepard. Her formative years were spent in Denver,...

Ervin Collins

Ervin Collins

Nov 16, 2024

Funeral Service for Ervin Collins, 86, of Blackgum, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Blackgum Harvestime Church in Vian, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Box Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on June 24, 1938 in Blackgum, Oklahoma to Verda (Hawkins) Collins and Efton...

Ruth Ann (Davis) McCleod

Ruth Ann (Davis) McCleod

Nov 15, 2024

Ruth Ann (Davis) McCleod, 76, formerly of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, departed this life on November 15, 2024, in Coweta, Oklahoma. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the caring direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Born on October 5, 1948 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, to Annie Oleeta (Rape)...

Patricia "Granny Trish" Watts

Patricia "Granny Trish" Watts

Nov 13, 2024

Patricia "Granny Trish" Watts, from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, was surrounded by love as she peacefully left us on November 13, 2024, at the age 73. Her charming spirit will be honored with a funeral service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, followed by burial at Buffington Cemetery, guided by the caring hands...

Denise Sebree

Denise Sebree

Nov 13, 2024

Denise Sebree, a cherished resident of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, departed this world on November 13, 2024, at the age of 70. Her funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, followed by cremation.

Denise was born on October 20, 1954, in Carthage, New York, to Maryann Ida (Spencer) and...

Callie Mae Sevenstar

Callie Mae Sevenstar

Nov 12, 2024

Callie Mae Sevenstar, 75, of the Belfonte community in Oklahoma, passed away on November 12 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on August 21, 1949, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Emma (Proctor) Mink and Frank Mink.

Callie married Wayne Sevenstar in July 1967 and dedicated her life to being a loving homemaker, nurturing her family throughout the years. She...

Paul Mattox

Paul Mattox

Nov 12, 2024

Graveside Service for Paul Mattox, 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on April 18, 1949 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Lou Elba (Martin) Mattox and Charles Ernest Mattox and passed away on November...

Kendall Dewayne Asher

Kendall Dewayne Asher

Nov 10, 2024

Kendall Dewayne Asher, age 61, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on November 10, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on October 10, 1963, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Wanda Lucille (Plank) Pratt Asher and Charles William "Bill" Asher. Kendall had a career as a roofer.

Kendall is survived by five sons: Chance Asher and Molly of Muldrow, OK; Chase...

Rodney Watts

Rodney Watts

Nov 10, 2024

Graveside Service for Rodney Watts, 54, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on February 5, 1970 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Carolyn Sue (Phillips) Watts and Harold Warren Watts and passed away on November 10,...

Kylo Ray Robbins

Kylo Ray Robbins

Nov 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Kylo Ray Robbins, who graced this world with his presence for a brief meaningful time. Born on March 27, 2024, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Kylo was the cherished son of Brittney Ann (Hill) and Dennis Michael Robbins, Jr. He left us too soon on November 9, 2024, in...

Ricky L. Jones

Ricky L. Jones

Nov 9, 2024

Ricky L. Jones, age 68, of Sallisaw Oklahoma, passed away on November 9, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born on February 4, 1956, in Sallisaw he was the beloved son of Helen (Long) Plank and Herbert Jones.

Ricky was a proud graduate of Sallisaw High School, class of 1974, and dedicated 35 years of his professional life to Whirlpool. His work ethic...

Tanya Michelle (Cook) Teehee

Tanya Michelle (Cook) Teehee

Nov 9, 2024

Funeral Service for Tanya Michelle (Cook) Teehee, 51, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Bellefonte Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on June 27, 1973 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Deborah...

Xela-Rae Dean Ware

Xela-Rae Dean Ware

Nov 8, 2024

With heavy hearts but also with cherished memories, we celebrate the beautiful life of Xela-Rae Dean Ware, who graced this world with her presence from October 25, 2024, until her peaceful passing on November 8, 2024.

Xela-Rae was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to her parents, Alysia Rose (Marks) Ware and Michael Ray Ware. She was a bright light in their...

Kari Spiker

Kari Spiker

Nov 8, 2024

Cremation for Kari Spiker, 68 of Sallisaw, Oklahoma is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on August 22, 1956 in Douglas, Arizona to Carrie (Palmer) Allen and Clarence Emerson and passed away on November 8, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Survivors are companion, Don Akin of the home; one daughter, Brandy Turnbough of Sallisaw, OK;...

Shirley Ann Pruitt

Shirley Ann Pruitt

Nov 7, 2024

Shirley (Risley) Pruitt, born on August 20, 1949, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Gene and Martha Risley. She passed away on November 7, 2024 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She lived her entire life in Gore, Oklahoma.

She was a member of Gum Springs Free Will Baptist Church, where she met her husband, George Pruitt. They were married on June 3, 1967 in Gore,...

Heather (Wheeler) Garrison

Heather (Wheeler) Garrison

Nov 6, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Heather (Wheeler) Garrison, age 49, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, who departed this life on November 6, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on March 20, 1975, in Fort Smith, she was the beloved daughter of Rebecca Ann (Johnson) Cooper and Herman Ray Wheeler. Heather found joy and love on August...

Jovonna Melzora (Harman) Atkinson

Jovonna Melzora (Harman) Atkinson

Nov 4, 2024

Funeral Service for Jovonna Melzora (Harman) Atkinson, 63, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Memory Garden Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on June 7, 1961 in El Paso, Texas to...

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