Obituary Listing

Oct 17, 2025

Peggy Jo (Stone) Hughes was born on February 27, 1937, to Thomas Ralph Stone and Mary Sue (Lipp) Stone in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  She departed this life on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her home in Coweta, Oklahoma, at the age of 88.

Per the wishes of Peggy, there will be no Funeral service.

Private family...

Oct 16, 2025

David Eli Cole, better known as Eli, was born on March 27, 1976, to Ralph Eli Cole and Delisca Jane (Young) Cole in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  He departed this life on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Northeastern Health System in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, at the age of 49 years.

Eli attended and graduated from Hulbert Public Schools, proudly representing...

Oct 10, 2025

Dianna Lee (Couch) Yates was born on May 18, 1952, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Jim Couch and Laudie (Tillery) Couch.  She departed this life on Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home in Wagoner, Oklahoma, at the age of 73, with her loving husband at her side.

A complete obituary will soon follow.

No services...

Oct 7, 2025

Mildred Pauline (Wilson) Waits passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025, at Wagoner Health & Rehab, Wagoner, OK, at the age of 85.

Mildred was born on October 2, 1940, to Bolen Green Wilson and Hester Margaret (Henderson) Wilson in Moody, Oklahoma.  Mildred married Acie Paul Waits on October 31, 1964.  Mildred worked at Western Hill Lodge,...

Oct 6, 2025

Bradah Joan Littlefield, age 66, was born on March 11, 1959, to Billy Carl (Buddy) Yochum and Roberta Jo (Bertie Jo) Prichard Yochum.  She was the firstborn and their only daughter.  They both thought she hung the moon.

Bradah was born at the Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah.  She was raised in Porter and grew up as a...

Oct 3, 2025

Harold Harmon Swaringim Sr., 85, longtime resident of Wagoner, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, after a short battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Harold was born on October 28, 1939, in Hogan, MO, to Harmon Swaringim and Fern Elizabeth (Wren) Swaringim.

In 1962, Harold met and married the love of his life, Emma Irene Henry. ...

Sep 11, 2025

Kathy Leann Rankins was born on August 7, 1963, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to Sanford Lee Rankins and Dorothy Mae (Sowers) Rankins. She attended Wagoner High School, where she proudly graduated with the Class of 1982.

Kathy has a love for the simple joys in life; she especially enjoyed mowing lawns and working on vehicles.  She often joked...

Sep 11, 2025

Kenneth "Red"  Linzy, 89, of Porter, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on September 11, 2025. Born on September 2, 1936, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Kenneth lived a life rooted in hard work, generosity, and deep connections to his community and family.

Kenneth graduated from Porter High School in 1955. He went on to attend Southeastern Oklahoma State...

Sep 4, 2025

Patrick David "Dave" Hausmann, 81 years, was born June 18, 1944, and passed September 4, 2025, peacefully, at home surrounded by family.

Dave was the baby of 11 brothers and sisters. He was born at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola, IL to Leo B. Hausmann & Ella Kleiss Hausmann. He served in the United States Army and was...

Sep 3, 2025

John Earl French was born to Raymond Harvey French and Lois Earline (Gregg) French on December 10, 1939, in Wagoner, Oklahoma.  He lived most of his early years in the Flat Rock area, except when his dad was in the United States Navy during WWII.  John attended Flat Rock School, San Diego Schools, and lastly Wagoner Schools.  He graduated...

Aug 31, 2025

Geary Stanford Dunnam, known to everyone simply as Stan, passed away on August 31, 2025, at St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, OK. He was 70 years old.

Stan was born on October 10, 1954, in Tulsa, where he lived most of his life before moving to Broken Arrow in 1991. He built his life and career in...

Aug 30, 2025

Helen "Beth" (White) Bass, 54, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Wagoner Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Beth was born on July 17, 1971, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to James Ralph White and Carol Ann (Nichols) White. A proud graduate of Muskogee Public Schools, she was a member of the...

Aug 22, 2025

Billy Joe Sowers was born on June 8, 1949, to Sylvester Floyd Sowers and Bonnie Marie (Brooks) Sowers in Wagoner, Oklahoma. He departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home in Wagoner, Oklahoma, at the age of 76. He attended Wagoner Public Schools and was raised in Wagoner. Billy met and married Betty Jo Green, and...

Aug 18, 2025

Juanita Marie (Smith) Rogers was born on August 15, 1937, to Harley Smith and Mamie Leota (Maxville) Smith in Wagoner, Oklahoma.  She attended Prairie Elementary School and Hulbert Public Schools.   She furthered her education by attending Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  She was also one of the first women to become a certified welder from the skill center...

Aug 16, 2025

Harry "Harv" Gustave Fender II of Wagoner, Oklahoma passed away at his home on August 16, 2025.

Harv was born in Norman, Oklahoma on January 24, 1943, to Harry G and Geraldine Sims Fender. He attended Wagoner Public Schools, where he played football and basketball, graduating in 1961. He then attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating in...

Aug 12, 2025

Jimmy Harold Tedder

July 2, 1936 – August 12, 2025

Jimmy Harold Tedder, 89, of Porter, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born on July 2, 1936, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  Jimmy was the son of John Henry Tedder and Ollie (Buttram) Tedder.  He attended Porter and...

Aug 7, 2025

Leon Sylvester Richmond was born April 1, 1946, in Hulbert, OK, the youngest of twelve children born to Dug and Maggie (Cannon) Richmond. He grew up in the Hulbert and Lost City areas in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

Leon met the love of his life, the former Evalon Anita "Dee" Whiteley, and they were married on June 29,...

Aug 3, 2025

Carl Wellington Bennett was born on January 20, 1931, in Jacksonville, Florida.  He departed this life on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 94 years.

Per Carl's final wishes, there will be no Funeral Services.

The family of Carl Bennett has entrusted his care and cremation to Mallett Funeral...

Aug 2, 2025

Essie Mae Wynn was born on May 5, 1947, to James Marshill Wynn and Rose Lee (Cole) Wynn, in Wagoner, Oklahoma.  Essie, who was raised in the Inola area alongside her five siblings, was renowned for her compassionate and generous nature, embodying a heart of gold that impacted everyone she encountered.

Essie experienced the loss of her...

Aug 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Medlin, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, who left us on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 71.

Born on November 1, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Nancy was the heart and soul of her family. Her warmth, laughter, and unwavering...