Niva Nell Hefton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Fay (Hallum) Prescott

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

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,...

Danny Ross

Danny Ross

December 20, 2024

Due to inclement weather conditions, the service for Danny Ross is being postponed. We will provide an update with new details as soon as they become available.

Celebration of Life for Danny Ross will be at a later date at Faith Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc. 

He was...

Bobby D. Cartwright

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

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...

Johnnie Lee Fox

Johnnie Lee Fox

December 13, 2024

Johnnie Lee Fox, age 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma and formerly of Warner, Oklahoma, passed away on December 13,2024. He was born on January 14, 1949, in Fowler, California, to Deloris Elva (Hill) Fox and Henry Lee Fox.

Johnnie was married to Loretta (Brown) Fox. He dedicated many years to working for Muskogee County, and he took great pleasure in spending his...

Curtis "Crabby" Cullison

Curtis "Crabby" Cullison

December 13, 2024

Funeral Service for Curtis "Crabby" Cullison, 55, of Vian, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel 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 born on February 14, 1969, in Wichita, Kansas, to his parents,...

Hank Birdtail

Hank Birdtail

December 12, 2024

Hank (U NA TSI) Birdtail, age 71, of Gore, Oklahoma, passed away on December 12, 2024.

Born on February 19, 1953, in Gore to Flora (Washington) Birdtail and William "Bill" Birdtail, Hank graduated from Gore High School in 1971. He dedicated 30 years to his work as an electrician at ITS Electrical in Savannah, Georgia. Throughout his life, Hank enjoyed various...

Carlin Caudle

Carlin Caudle

December 12, 2024

Funeral Service for Carlin Caudle, 69, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

He was born on January 29, 1955, in Conway, Arkansas, to May Dean...

Lucreta Stevenson

Lucreta Stevenson

December 11, 2024

Memorial Service for Lucreta Stevenson, 69, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Agent Mallory Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on November 2, 1955, in Kern County, California, to Wilma Marsh and Rayburn Holloway and passed away on December 11, 2024...