Obituaries
Gary Wesley "Bub" Ruckman
May 22, 2026
Gary Wesley "Bub" Ruckman, age 47, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on May 22, 2026. Born on February 28, 1979, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Bessie Louise (Gilbert) Ruckman and Ronald Gary Ruckman, Gary was a valued member of his community who touched many lives.
Gary had a passion for music, particularly playing the bass guitar and singing at church. His...
Doris "Dodie" Roberds
May 28, 2026
Funeral Service for Doris "Dodie" Roberds, 80, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Dodie was born on September 29, 1945, in the Paw Paw community...
Patricia Ann (Smith) Collins
May 30, 2026
A funeral service to honor the life of Patricia Ann (Smith) Collins, age 78, of Gore, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Round Mountain Church in Vian, Oklahoma. Following the service, burial will take place at Box Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma, under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Patricia was born...
Shirley Ann (Blevins) Richards
May 30, 2026
Shirley Ann (Blevins) Richards, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 30, 2026, in Vian, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.
Born on August 7, 1937, in the Blackgum Community of Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, Shirley was the daughter of Oda Alice (Collins) Blevins and Floyd Lester Blevins. She married Donald Ray Richards on...
Craig Heflebower
May 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Craig Heflebower, a devoted husband, brother, uncle, and friend, who peacefully departed this world on May 29, 2026, at the age of 72. Craig's journey began on September 13, 1953, in Lubbock, Texas, where he was born to the late Charles and Peggy (Coleman) Heflebower.
Craig's early years were spent...
Randy Eugene Cowart
May 24, 2026
Randy Eugene Cowart, age 57, from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on May 24, 2026, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on March 2, 1969, in Catoosa, Oklahoma, to Thelma Juanita (Cowart) Sutton.
Randy formerly worked as an appliance technician. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, traveling, fishing, and listening to music, especially bands like Kiss and Metallica.
He is survived by his son,...
Don Bauer
April 29, 2026
A memorial service celebrating the life of Donnell Gene "Don" Bauer, 89, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, with burial in Akins Cemetery under the direction of Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.
Don was born June 2, 1936, in Happy, Texas, to Keith and Joe Clarence Bauer and passed away at...
Ruby Jane (Coombes) Grant
May 26, 2026
Funeral Service for Ruby Jane (Coombes) Grant, 77, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Ruby was born on December 8, 1948, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Willard Daniel...
Brian Hilburn
May 25, 2026
Brian Hilburn, age 39, of Hackett, Arkansas, passed away on May 25, 2026. Born on September 8, 1986, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, Brian was a dedicated welder, fabricator, and assembly worker for J+H Automation. He had a deep passion for cars and was an avid fan of "The Hulk." Known for his warm and friendly nature, Brian never met a...
John L. Mickle
May 24, 2026
A cremation service for John L. Mickle, age 55, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, is being conducted under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
John was born on March 21, 1971, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Maxine (Chandler) Southern and Larry Leroy Mickle. He passed away on May 24, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He is lovingly survived by his mother,...
Tyffany Jerrine Farney Keith
May 24, 2026
Funeral Service for Tyffany Jerrine Farney Keith, age 52, of Roland, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Tyffany was born on June 15, 1973, in Fort Smith, Arkansas,...
Delois "Loisie" June Woods
May 22, 2026
Our precious Delois "Loisie" June Woods passed away on May 22, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born November 6, 1941 in the Brushy community, north of Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Jess and Opal (Ball) Woods. She graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1960 where she was on the Chiefton Newspaper staff.
Delois was dearly loved...
Darlene (Godfrey) Hope
May 22, 2026
We gather with heartfelt sorrow and loving memories to honor the life of Darlene (Godfrey) Hope, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Born on October 3, 1952, in Stigler, Oklahoma, Darlene graced the lives of all who knew her until her passing on May 22, 2026, in Muldrow, Oklahoma.
Darlene’s devotion to family and community was reflected in every...
Laurene E. Swanson
May 21, 2026
Funeral services for Laurene E. Swanson, age 90, of Vian, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Vian Trinity Free Holiness Church in Vian, Oklahoma. Following the service, burial will take place at Haven of Rest Cemetery in Vian, under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Laurene was born on March 7,...
Virginia Ann "Ginger" Lubbe
May 20, 2026
Virginia Ann "Ginger" (Mize) Lubbe, age 88, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on May 20, 2026, in her hometown. Born on August 9, 1937, to Evelyn Nora (Fargo) Mize and Charley Edward Mize.
She attended grade school in Lone Oak and dedicated much of her life as the owner and operator of a title fee office in DeSoto, Texas, serving her...
Jonathan Bert Oder, Jr.
May 15, 2026
Funeral services for Jonathan Bert Oder, Jr., age 54, of Roland, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at Redland Cemetery in Muldrow, Oklahoma, under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Jonathan was born on January...
Alice Stahl
May 14, 2026
Funeral Service for Alice Stahl, age 62, of Vian, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Blackgum Christian Union Church in the Blackgum community, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Box Cemetery in the Blackgum community, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Alice was born on November 5, 1963, in Stayton, Oregon,...
Fields Samuel Smith
May 11, 2026
Fields Samuel Smith, age 92, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on May 11, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1933, in the Box Community of Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, to Mary (Bark) Smith and Sam Redbird Smith and was the last living grandchild of Redbird Smith.
Mr. Smith honorably served in the United States Army during the Korean War era and...
Junior J. Hargis
May 11, 2026
A Funeral Service to honor the life of Junior J. Hargis, age 87, of Gore, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Lake Road Church of Christ in Gore, Oklahoma. Following the service, burial will take place at Old Cache Cemetery in Keota, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral...
Cherokee Sue Still
May 9, 2026
A Graveside Service to honor the life of Cherokee Sue Still, age 82, of Gore, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Rock Fence Cemetery in the Nicut community, Oklahoma. The service will be conducted under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Cherokee was born on March 20, 1944, in Eufaula, Oklahoma,...
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