Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2025

Ronald Murlin Dixon was born on August 23, 1946, to Oliver Murlin Dixon and Olive Marie (Dayton) Dixon in Tyler, Texas. He departed this life on December 26, 2025, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 79 years.

Ronald attended Britton Elementary School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and later graduated from Okay High School in 1965. At...

Dec 25, 2025

Joe David Smith was born on February 23, 1953, to Joe Orbie Smith Jr. and Ruth Winston (Eichling) Smith in Fort Smith Arkansas.  He departed this life on December 25, 2025, at Franciscan Villa Senior Living, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the age of 72 years.  

Per the wishes of Joe David Smith, there will be no memorial service.

The family of...

Dec 21, 2025

Ronald Lee (Ron) Ester, Jr was born on May 31, 1962 in East St Louis, IL. He passed from this life on December 21, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.

He and his family moved to Farmer City, IL in May, 1964 and lived there until May, 1976 when they moved to Broken Arrow, OK. He was excited because he could get his...

Dec 21, 2025

Tye Leigh Turner, 49, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children, life partner, and people who loved her. She was born on August 1, 1976, in Oceanside, California.

Tye lived a life defined by loyalty, passion, and a generous heart. She was a well-known and respected dog...

Dec 16, 2025

James Edward Dwain Harris, better known as Pee Wee, was born on August 19, 1962, to Leonard Dewayne Harris and Patsy Anne Pauline (Scroggins) Harris in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Pee Wee attended Wagoner Public Schools. He met and married Sherry Lynn Choate on December 16, 1983. Together, they built a loving life, raised their family, and shared countless meaningful memories throughout...

Dec 10, 2025

Norma Faye (Shearrer) McDaris was born on December 10, 1935, to Robert Eli Shearrer and Nellie May (Criner) Shearrer in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Norma attended and graduated from Wagoner Public Schools. Shortly after high school, Norma married the love of her life, James Kelly McDaris. They shared 55 years of devoted marriage until his passing in 2008.

Norma enjoyed cooking, especially during...

Dec 3, 2025

Janice Lynn (Steinly) Scott was born to Ira and Helen Steinly in Durant, Oklahoma, on January 10, 1942.  She graduated from Durant High School and then earned her master's degree in education from Southeastern State College in 1965.

Janice married Glenn Scott in 1960 and began her teaching career in 1963.  The couple moved to Wichita, Kansas,...

Nov 19, 2025

Preston Lee "Pipe wrench" Seals, age 63, passed away on November 19, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Preston was born on September 2, 1962, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to Marion Lee and Billie Jo (Phillips) Seals.  He grew up in Porter and later earned his GED, paving the way for a lifelong career built on hard work and skill.

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Nov 18, 2025

Manford Blane Crawley, better known as "Red" was born on May 12, 1948, to Alfred Crawley and Syble (Martin) Crawley in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  He attended and graduated from McAlester High School. He met the love of his life, Rosa Lee Newby and they were married on November 6, 1965, in Eufaula, Oklahoma.  They shared 6 decades together, and was...

Nov 4, 2025

Guy Allen Harshaw, age 66, passed from this life peacefully on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, in Henryetta, Oklahoma. He was born on October 10th, 1959, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Naida Conner and Bill Harshaw.

Guy was raised in Muskogee and spent most of his life in Wagoner County, where he worked hard, helped others, and made a...

Oct 31, 2025

Zackie Roy Waits, better known as Zack, was born on October 17, 1960, the youngest of 13 children, to George Alvin Waits and Dorthay (Luellen) Waits in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  He departed this life on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 65.

Zack attended and graduated from Hulbert High...

Oct 27, 2025

Ronald Edd Carver Sr. was born on August 13, 1948, to Ronald Dean Carver and Edna Louise (Gilbert) Carver in Coweta, Oklahoma.  He departed this life on Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home in Wagoner, Oklahoma, at the age of 77.

Ronald was raised in Coweta, Oklahoma, and attended Coweta Public Schools, graduating with the Class...

Oct 27, 2025

Judith Estelle (Nicely) Talbot, better known as Judy, was born on October 24, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, to Harry and Hazel Nicely.  She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1958.  After graduating, Judy went to work at Jostens, a yearbook company in Topeka, KS.  Judy married Richard Talbot, and they raised two children together, Ricky and Ronnie.  During...

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...