Obituaries

Arthur Lee Hayes

Arthur Lee Hayes

April 16, 2026

Graveside Service for Arthur Lee Hayes, 71, of Warner, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Round Mountain Cemetery in Gore, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on January 13, 1955 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Emel C. (Hawkins) Hayes and Arthur Junior Hayes and passed away on April...

Vicki Day

Vicki Day

April 16, 2026

Vicki Day, age 74, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on April 16, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on March 9, 1952, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Ernestine E. (Bruton) Frank and Victor Frank.

Vicki was married to Franklin Andrew Day on December 18, 1971, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She devoted her career to serving others as an X-ray technician at...

Martha Lee (Brown) Keck

Martha Lee (Brown) Keck

April 20, 2026

Martha Lee (Brown) Keck, age 90, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away on April 20, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1935, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Gracie Lee (Scott) Brown and Thomas Franklin Brown.

Martha dedicated much of her life to caring for others, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 21 years and babysitting for 20 years. On September 22,...

Lisa Gail Brooks

Lisa Gail Brooks

April 17, 2026

Funeral Service for Lisa Gail Brooks, 55, of Gore, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 24, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Gore, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on June 24, 1970 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Francis Craighead and passed away on April 17, 2026 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She...

Doris Luella (Walker) Johnson

Doris Luella (Walker) Johnson

January 15, 2026

A beloved and respected Oklahoma educator has passed away at age 94. Doris Luella Walker Johnson, a long-time resident of Sallisaw and Sequoyah County, Oklahoma passed away January 15, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mrs. Johnson taught high school at Central High School (Sallisaw) before teaching First Grade at both Liberty Elementary and Eastside in Sallisaw. Known for caring for all...

Joanna Lynne Risenhoover

Joanna Lynne Risenhoover

April 19, 2026

Joanna Lynne Risenhoover, 44, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born December 6, 1981, in Talihina, Oklahoma, to Tenita (James) Ritter and Gerry Myers.

Joanna married Bobby Risenhoover on June 28, 2001, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She worked as a die press operator at Cellofoam and was of the Southern Baptist faith.

She is...

Edna Louise Cheater

Edna Louise Cheater

April 13, 2026

The funeral service for Edna Louise Cheater, age 70, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial will follow at Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City, Oklahoma, under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Edna was born on July 5, 1955, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma,...

Diane (Rogers) Robertson

Diane (Rogers) Robertson

April 12, 2026

Funeral Service for Diane (Rogers) Robertson, age 86, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial will follow at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the care of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Diane was born on February 5, 1940, in Gans, Oklahoma, to Beulah (Stimson) Rogers and...

Jonnie Kay (Richardson) Jones

Jonnie Kay (Richardson) Jones

April 10, 2026

Jonnie Kay (Richardson) Jones, 73, of Muldrow was born on December 18, 1952 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Fred and Betty Ann (Marrs) Richardson. She entered her heavenly journey on April 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family and pets.

She was the granddaughter of Sam and Callie (Anderson) Richardson and John and Lois (Brown) Marrs. She married Charles Jones on...

Rick Rush

Rick Rush

April 7, 2026

Rick Rush, age 66, of Marble City, Oklahoma, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. He was born on January 23, 1960, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Louella Jodene (Kennedy) Rush and Gerald Francis Rush. Rick proudly served as a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

Rick is survived by his sister, Ronice Copeland of Van Buren, Arkansas; his...

Rosie Mae Flute

Rosie Mae Flute

April 6, 2026

Funeral Service for Rosie Mae Flute, age 73, of Flute Springs, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City, Oklahoma, under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

Rosie Mae Flute was born on May 25, 1952,...

Kathie Jane Jennings

Kathie Jane Jennings

April 5, 2026

Kathie Jane Jennings, age 78, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on April 5, 2026. Born on December 26, 1947, in Perry, Iowa, to Iva Josephine (Lancaster) Foss and Floyd Albert Foss, Kathie’s early years were spent in Eunice, New Mexico, where she moved at the age of four. It was there that she met the love of her life, Charles...

Freda Sue (Gardenhire) Jolly

Freda Sue (Gardenhire) Jolly

April 5, 2026

Freda Sue (Gardenhire) Jolly, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 5, 2026, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, at the age of 72. Born on December 2, 1953, in Prineville, Oregon, to Ada Bell (Barker) Gardenhire and Ocie Harlan Gardenhire, Freda’s life was one marked by devotion to her family and community.

Freda was united in marriage to Joe R....

Cleonis Dean, Jr.

Cleonis Dean, Jr.

April 4, 2026

On December 17, 1986, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma God’s ultimate grace was given when Cleonis Dean, Sr and Patsy Roberts gave birth to a bubbly, God-fearing son, named Cleonis Dean, Jr.

At an early age, Junior accepted Jesus Christ as his lord and savior and was Baptist. His purpose transcended throughout his life as a son, grandson, son, husband, father, friend, and...

Jerry Loyd Workman

Jerry Loyd Workman

April 4, 2026

Cremation Service for Jerry Loyd Workman, 95, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on August 17, 1930 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma to Hilma (Hartman) Workman and Jerry Elmer Workman and passed away on April 4, 2026 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was married to Barbara May (Vann) Workman. He...

Apostle Charles Wayne Roberts

Apostle Charles Wayne Roberts

April 3, 2026

Funeral Service for Apostle Charles Wayne Roberts, 64, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was the firstborn child born on June 25, 1961 in Lafayette, Louisiana,...

Elizabeth (Kinard) Harris

Elizabeth (Kinard) Harris

April 1, 2026

Cremation Service for Elizabeth (Kinard) Harris, 74, of Roland, Oklahoma, is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on April 7, 1951 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Dorothy (Woods) Kinard and Elmer Kinard and passed away on April 1, 2026 in Roland, Oklahoma. She was a homemaker.

Survivors are six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers,...

Mike Garris

Mike Garris

April 1, 2026

Mike Garris, age 65, of Roland, Oklahoma, passed away on April 1, 2026. Born on September 9, 1960, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, he was the son of Nada Louise (Groves) Gibson and Albert Leon Garris.

Mike was a carpet installer who enjoyed spending his leisure time visiting casinos and watching television. 

He is survived by his companion, Ella Brown of Muldrow, Oklahoma;...

Don Clark

Don Clark

April 1, 2026

Don Clark, age 78, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on April 1, 2026, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on November 7, 1947, on Brushy Mountain, in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of Ruby Charlene (Thompson) Clark and Derwood Clark.

Don was a licensed truck driver for 50 years and attended the Marble City Holiness Church. He loved The...

James Albert Brodhagen

James Albert Brodhagen

March 28, 2026

James Albert Brodhagen, age 85, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on March 28, 2026. Born on September 18, 1940, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, James was the beloved son of Edna (Edgerton) Brodhagen and Leonard A. Brodhagen.

He dedicated 35 years of his career to pharmaceutical manufacturing with Upjohn, demonstrating commitment and professionalism throughout his tenure. On July 20, 1972, James married...