Obituary Listing

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.

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 motorcycle license at 14 and...

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 (Trueblood) Horn, 62, departed this life on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home in Wagoner, Oklahoma.  She was born on July 18, 1963, to Robert Gene Trueblood and Mary Louise (Cobb) Trueblood.  

A complete obituary will soon follow.

The family will greet friends at a Visitation on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 5-7 pm in the Chapel of...

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 was born on June 18, 1951, to Fred and Wanda (Holliman) Hampton in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  She departed this life on January 5, 2026, at her home in Wagoner, Oklahoma, at the age of 74 years.  

A complete obituary will soon follow.

Per the wishes of Mary Solomon, there will be no memorial service at this time....

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

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...