Obituaries
Jerry "Tommy" Taylor
July 1, 2026
Funeral services for Jerry "Tommy" Taylor, age 87, of Sallisaw, Oklahomawill be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial following at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Born on November 19, 1938, in Sallisaw to Grace Helen (Brunk) Taylor and Clarence Taylor, Tommy passed away...
Ginger Gail Fowler
July 5, 2026
Ginger Gail Fowler, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on July 5, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on November 6, 1960, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Bonnie Jean (Kelin) Monroe and Cecil Wayne Reese, Ginger devoted her life to her family and faith.
On September 14, 1981, she married Dempsey Joe Fowler, in Greenwood, Arkansas. Together, they shared years of cherished...
Barbara Jean Matlock
July 2, 2026
A graveside service for Barbara Jean Matlock, 72, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Born on December 19, 1953, in Tucson, Arizona, to Marjorie (Latham) Hale and John Bailey Hale, Barbara passed away on July 2, 2026, in...
Elaine Dora Peters Montgomery Gunter
July 5, 2026
Viewing for Elaine Dora Peters Montgomery Gunter, 64, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be noon - 8 PM on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.
She was born on February 5, 1962 in Watsonville, California to Betty (Gray) Peters and Russell Peters and passed away on July 5, 2026 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She was married...
Delmer "Snooks" Buttery
July 3, 2026
Memorial services for Delmer "Snooks" Buttery, 81, of Vian, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Vian Community Center in Vian, Oklahoma, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Delmer "Snooks" Buttery was born on February 22, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Cherokee Ann (Houston) Buttery and Odis Buttery. He passed away on...
Joe Ziemba
July 7, 2026
Funeral Service for Joe Ziemba, 52, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at United Faith Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Joe was born on October 3, 1973 in Blythe, California to Julie Carolyn (Parsons) Ziemba and...
Patama Jackson
July 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Patama Jackson
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patama (Pat) Jackson, who left this world on July 1, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on September 5, 1949, in Thailand.
Patama was deeply loved by Joe (Walker) Ramos, the love of her life. Together, they lived in Muldrow, OK, sharing...
Arlise Casey
July 1, 2026
Cremation Service for Arlise Casey, 52, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
He was born on January 2, 1974 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Beverly Ann (Noble) Casey and Ronnie Dale Casey and passed away on July 1, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Survivors are his father, Dale Casey of Muldrow, OK; brothers, Robert...
Jim Marvin, Jr.
July 1, 2026
Jim Marvin, Jr., aged 81, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on July 1, 2026. He was born on January 6, 1945, in Sullivan, Missouri, to Myrtle Minnie (Harmon) Marvin and James Leo Marvin, Sr.
Jim grew up in Sallisaw, attending school where he played football, baseball, and basketball in high school. After graduation in 1963, he attended Northeastern State University in...
Stacey Danine Parsons
July 1, 2026
Stacey Danine Parsons was born to Clyde Parsons Jr. and Helen Faye (Marrs) Parsons on January 26, 1968, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and left this world surrounded by family on July 1, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, of natural causes.
Stacey lived every day with joy, having never met a stranger. Born with Down Syndrome, she displayed an appreciation for life that...
Ernestine "Tina" Carpenter
June 28, 2026
Funeral Service for Ernestine "Tina" Carpenter, 71, of Marble City, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
She was born on February 25, 1955 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Virginia Jackie...
Albert Lee Thomas
June 28, 2026
Albert Lee Thomas, aged 72, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, passed away on June 28, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Muldrow.
Born on November 22, 1953, in Y City, Arkansas, to Madine and James Henry Thomas, Albert was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He married Kathy...
Roger Lee Coatney
June 27, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roger Coatney, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was born on November 14, 1956 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Shirley Mae (Martin) Coatney and Fred Aubrey Coatney and passed away on June 27, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
He was married to Janet (Taylor) Coatney on February 25, 1975 in Muldrow, Oklahoma.
Roger was...
George W. Perry
June 25, 2026
George Wesley Perry was born on August 13, 1937, in Emerson, Arkansas, to the late Claude and Lena Belle (Sewell) Perry.
George was raised in rural south Arkansas, where he spent his childhood picking cotton and helping with farm chores. He attended high school in Emerson, Arkansas, where he played basketball and developed a passion for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
After graduating from...
Laura Sue Fox Terry
June 24, 2026
Laura Sue Fox Terry is survived by her husband of 56 years, Virgil Allen Terry, of the home; their only daughter, Dr. Jennifer Terry Scoufos, and her husband Fourth Scoufos of Sallisaw; grandson Quint Scoufos, his wife Halee and their two daughters Collins and Anderson of Edmond; and grandson Fox Scoufos and his fiancé Alyssa Smith of Durango, Colorado. There...
Jeannie Sue Stevenson
June 23, 2026
A graveside service for Jeannie Sue Stevenson, age 74, of Gore, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The burial will follow at Warseat Cemetery in Gore, handled by Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
Jeannie was born on June 2, 1952, in Notchitown, Oklahoma, to Nannie Noisey and Scott Stevenson. She passed away on June...
Sandy Breashears
June 21, 2026
Funeral service for Sandy Breashears, 81, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw.
Sandy was born on July 28, 1944, in Richmond, California, to Margaret Marie (Griffith) and Clayton Laymon Farmer. She passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, in Sallisaw. A graduate of Sallisaw High School,...
Ann-Louise Potochnik
June 21, 2026
Cremation Service for Ann-Louise Potochnik, 86, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.
She was born on March 25, 1940 in Stockton, California to Francis (Brooks) Peterson and Delbert Peterson and passed away on June 21, 2026 in Muldrow, Oklahoma. She was married to Karl Potochnik on January 17, 1963 in Coronado, California. Mrs....
Dan Heritage
June 21, 2026
Dan Heritage, 88, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on June 21, 2026. Born on March 21, 1938, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Lorene Marie (Shumate) Heritage and Perry Lee Heritage, Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran and the owner of the former Heritage Jewelry in Sallisaw.
He is remembered by his wife, Helen, his two stepchildren, Gary Cox and his wife Angela...
Sandra "Sandy" (LaRue) Copeland
June 19, 2026
Sandra "Sandy" (LaRue) Copeland, age 69, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on June 19, 2026. Born on August 6, 1956, in Van Buren, Arkansas, to Shirley Dean LaRue and Jerry Ray LaRue, she was the beloved wife of Jerry Copeland, whom she married on February 7, 1998, at Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw.
Her professional life included...
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