Betty Louis Hale
Sep 27, 2026
Betty Louis (Cole) Hale, 81, long-time Porter, OK, resident departed this life on Sunday, September 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 8, 1945, to Elmer Cole and Violet Jewel (Booth) Cole.
A complete obituary will soon follow.
The family will greet friends at a Visitation being held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from...
Donald Rice
Sep 26, 2026
Donald Ray "Don" Rice Sr. was born December 22, 1939, to John Rice and Bertha Margaret "Maggie" Foutch Rice. Don was the fifth of eleven children and grew up in a large family in rural Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
The Rice family's early years were spent around Jackson Creek, now known as Jackson Bay, about 3 1/2 miles southeast of Wagoner. When...
Taylor Lynn Allison
Sep 25, 2026
Taylor Lynn Allison, age 82, departed this life on Friday, September 25, 2026, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of his family.
Taylor was born on January 19, 1944, in Frankston, Texas, to Samuel Jackson Allison and Clara Annie Allison.
Taylor proudly served his country in the United States Navy, an honor he carried throughout...
Dorothy Hunter
Sep 24, 2026
Dorothy Lavonne (Sowers) Hunter departed this life on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her home in Inola, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of her family.
Dorothy was born on November 18, 1948, in Inola, Oklahoma. She was raised in the Inola area and attended Inola Public Schools. Inola remained home throughout her life, the place where she raised her family, built...
Vernon Leroy Garrett
Sep 22, 2026
Vernon Leroy Garrett was born on June 4 th, 1943 to Vernon and Ruth Garrett in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Vernon spent his early years growing up in Porter, Oklahoma, before later moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended high school at McClain High School, where he graduated in 1961. Vernon later moved his family back home to Porter in 1986.
Vernon married his...
Sanford Dale Rankins
Sep 21, 2026
Sanford Dale Rankins, 66, departed this life on Monday, September 21, 2026, at St John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of his family.
Services are pending at this time. Please check back for updates.
The family of Sanford Rankins has entrusted his care and arrangements to Mallett Funeral Home and Crematory, 417 East Cherokee Street, Wagoner,...
Coy Armstrong
Sep 15, 2026
Coy Leon Armstrong departed this life, building the bridge to the other side, on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Saint Francis Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma, with his loving wife at his side.
Coy was born on November 26, 1954, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, to Coy Corlis Armstrong and Nellie Mae (Smith) Armstrong. He grew up in Bono and attended Bono Westside School,...
Gary Efton Ellis
Sep 10, 2026
Gary Efton Ellis, a proud United States Army Veteran, departed this life on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with his beloved wife at his side, at the age of 80 years.
A complete obituary will soon follow.
A Memorial Service will be held at Twin Oaks Baptist Church in Wagoner, Oklahoma. Service time and date are pending at this time. Please...
Gerry Owen
Sep 3, 2026
Gerry Elvonne Owen departed this life at his home in Chouteau, Oklahoma, surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 75 years. Gerry was born on April 18, 1951, in Mazie, Oklahoma, to Orval Lee Owen and Ergie Jane (Roberts) Owen.
In accordance with Gerry's wishes, there will be no funeral service.
The family of Gerry Owen...
Steven Gale Pelt
Sep 3, 2026
Steven Gale Pelt
Steven Gale Pelt, 69, passed away on September 3, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Steve was born March 26, 1957, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to Thurman and Marian Pelt. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering and went on to enjoy a long and successful career in technical sales, most recently...
Arthur Lee Bell
Aug 27, 2026
Arthur Lee Bell, long time resident of Okay, Oklahoma, departed this life on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Porta Caeli Hospice Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 91 years. Arthur was born on March 4, 1935, to Richard Johnny Bell and Johnnie Mae (Edwards) Bell.
Arthur was a proud United States Army Veteran who faithfully served his country.
Service...
Wesley Thane Graver
Aug 26, 2026
Wesley Thane Graver, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend to many, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on October 31, 1924, in McCune, Kansas, Wesley lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love.
He was the beloved son of Bert Lee and Elizabeth Adaline (Mayhorn) Graver and grew up...
Ruth Pearl Garrett
Aug 26, 2026
Ruth Pearl Garrett was born in Morris, OK, the eldest of six children born to Ernest and Nellie (Ford) Adams. The family moved to Porter, OK, where Ruth attended school until the birth of twin siblings required her to finish her studies after the 8th grade. Thus began a lifetime of loving and caring for her family that continued all...
Ramon Ferman
Aug 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ramon Ferman July 17, 1964 – August 24, 2026
Ramon Ferman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed from this life on August 24, 2026, at 4:39 a.m., surrounded by his wife and sons. He was 62 years old.
Ramon was born on July 17, 1964, in Juárez, Mexico, to Simplicio Ferman and Petra Sarabia de...
Patsy LaJune Skelton
Aug 21, 2026
Patsy LaJune (Olson) Skelton left this life on Friday, August 21, 2026, and was surrounded by family. She is survived by her daughter, Jamie Paul, and son-in-law, Kurt Paul (preceded in death) of Carrollton, TX; her son, Clay Dion Skelton and wife, Cheryl of Lewisville, TX. Her sisters, Janet and husband Mike Mann of Porum, OK, Karen Olson of Wagoner,...
Delbert "Sonny" Dearmon Earls
Aug 13, 2026
Delbert DeArmon Earls, better known as “Sonny,” departed this life on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on August 2, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri, to William Franklin Earls and Ethel Rosa (Rhoden) Earls.
Sonny was blessed with 95 years of life and witnessed an incredible amount of change throughout...
Patricia Ann Garvin
Aug 12, 2026
Patricia Ann (Nunn) Garvin, 79 passed away peacefully at her home in Tulsa, OK on August 12, 2026.
Patricia was born on December 4th, 1946, in Clovis, California to parents Samuel and Velma (Holmes) Nunn. The family moved back home to Hanna, Oklahoma in 1948, and lived in her great grandparents log cabin until Samuel bought the farm that remains in...
Raymond Joe Oden
Aug 10, 2026
Raymond Joe Oden was born January 25, 1971, in Altus, OK to Charlie Russell Oden Sr and Winona Faye (Hobbs) Oden.
He graduated Wanette High School. He attended Vo Tech for auto body. He worked for SuperC in Noble before moving to Porter and going to work for Walmart in Wagoner where he made his home and met his wife, Kim...
Aubrey Aldis Hinton
Aug 10, 2026
Aubrey Aldis Hinton, resident of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, departed this life on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Stilwell Nursing and Rehab Center in Stilwell, Oklahoma. He was born on May 13, 1940, to Haskell Richard Hinton and Dollie (Woodall) Hinton in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
The family of Aubrey Hinton has entrusted his care and arrangements to Mallett Funeral Home and Crematory, 417...
Marilyn Hefner
Aug 8, 2026
Marilyn Sue Hefner passed from this life on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Eastgate Care and Rehab Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, at the age of 75.
Marilyn was born on March 11, 1951, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to William “Bud” Dearl Hefner and Ethel Mildred (Taff) Hefner. She grew up in Wagoner and graduated from Wagoner High School with the Class of...
