Obituary Listing

Jan 19, 2026

Trenton "Trent" Hays Appleton, 24, departed this life on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  He was born on June 4, 2001, to Kirk Hays Appleton and Julie "Michelle" Appleton in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  

A complete obituary will soon follow.

Services are pending at this time.

The family of Trenton "Trent" Appleton has entrusted his care and services to Mallett Funeral Home...

Jan 19, 2026

Bud Burk, 87, passed peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Mazie, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in January of 1938, to Otto and Nellie in Wagoner, Oklahoma.

Bud was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Pat. They were united in marriage on October 4, 1958, and shared 52 wonderful years together until her...

Jan 18, 2026

Jerrell Wayne Woodward, 82, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, departed this life on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Eastgate Care Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Jerrell was born on July 20, 1943, in Muldrow, Oklahoma, to Wayne Willard Woodward and Ruth Katherine (Wilson) Woodward. He was raised in Muldrow, where he attended and proudly graduated from Muldrow High School. From an early age, Jerrell...

Jan 12, 2026

Katherine Louise (Chambers) Barnes, affectionately known to family and friends as “Kitty Lou,” 95, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 25, 1930, and throughout her life was known as a devoted daughter, mother, wife, and sister whose love...

Jan 10, 2026

Brenda Arlene (Spriggs) Cobb was born on December 9, 1948 to William Newt Brewer and Mary Arlene (Powell) Brewer in San Francisco, CA. Brenda's family later moved to Memphis, TN and eventually made their way back to Wagoner. Upon Brenda's father being killed in a truck accident in 1959, her mother later married Roy Leo Spriggs in 1962 who adopted...

Jan 8, 2026

Louis Tomlin “Tom” White, 74, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home. He was born in Carthage, Illinois, to Farrand Tomlin White and Helen Louise (Mayes) White and spent his early years growing up and attending school in Illinois.

On August 7, 1999, Tom married Meri Doreen Lovell, the love of his life. Together, they shared...

Jan 8, 2026

John Ozell Deatherage of Wagoner, Oklahoma, was welcomed home into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the age of 97. John was born on September 6, 1928, to John Marian Deatherage and Elizabeth (Cawvey) Deatherage in Konowa, Oklahoma. John attended Hulbert Public Schools, often sharing stories about his younger years and...

Jan 8, 2026

Marsha Lynne Horn (Trueblood) was born July 18, 1963 in Muskogee, OK to Robert Geene and Mary Louise Trueblood (Cobb).Marsha was a part of a large, loving and close family, who helped her raise her four sons and help shuttle them to and from sports and school functions while also running a successful auction business for many years in downtown...

Jan 7, 2026

Rickie Brackett was born on September 18, 1957, to Jess Allen Brackett Sr. and Mary (Drywater) Brackett in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He attended Porter Public Schools. He married the love of his life, Belinda Kay Lemley, on April 9, 1983. They shared 43 years of marriage, building a life filled with love, devotion, and cherished memories.

Rickie enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood,...

Jan 6, 2026

Doyle James Sly, 86, departed this life on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Broadway Manor Care & Rehab Center, Muskogee, Oklahoma, with his loving family at his side. He was born on March 1, 1939, the youngest of 8 children born to John Elias Sly and Fannie Mae (Roach) Sly in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Doyle attended and attended  Wagoner Public School....

Jan 5, 2026

Mary Lyvonne (Hampton) Solomon, 74, departed this life on Friday, January 5, 2026, at her home in Wagoner, Oklahoma. She was born on June 18, 1951, to Fred and Wanda (Holliman) Hampton in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Mary was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose life was centered around the love she had for her family, especially her grandchildren. They were...

Jan 2, 2026

Ruth Anna (Letterman) Foster was born on March 8, 1931, to William Robert Letterman Sr. and Anna Johanna Serene (Anderson) Letterman at their farm home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was raised on the family farm and attended and graduated from Coweta High School. She met the love of her life, Carl Junior Foster, and they were married on May...

Dec 29, 2025

James Calvin Hogan was born on October 25th, 1934 to Hurst and Millie Hogan in Porter, Oklahoma. James attended high school at Porter High School and graduated in 1952. James then attended college at Oklahoma State University for 1 year before returning to Porter to continue working on the family farm.

James married the love of his life, Hazel Ruth Oliver,...

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,...