Obituaries

Sandra was born on March 10th, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, and was adopted by Jim and Eva Norris. As the daughter of a career Air Force father who served for more than 30 years, she learned early how to adapt, relocate, and make anywhere feel like home. Her childhood stops included Spokane, Washington; Wisconsin;...

OBITUARY FOR MARY AGNES CLEARY FULK
Mary Agnes Cleary Fulk was born on April 19th, 1941, the daughter of David Esmond and Mary (Sullivan) Cleary, at Ft. Polk, LA. As the eldest of eight children, Mary learned to look out for her siblings. Perhaps that is why she was always mindful of others' needs. Her father was an...

Glenda Ruth Smith Hinton was born April 16, 1946, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to Cecil and Leota (Gill) Smith. She passed away peacefully at home following a hospitalization on January 23, 2026.
She is survived by her husband, Bill ("Billie John") Hinton, son, David Douthit, and wife, Valerie of Miami, Oklahoma, daughter...

James Darrell Kennicutt was born on February 7, 1932, in Cherokee County at Mud Valley. J.D. was one of ten children born to parents, Claud and Onie Kennicutt. He passed from this life on January 17, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

J.D. graduated from Tahlequah High School in 1950. He joined the Army at the age of...

Michael Louise (Patee) Graham, known to all as Mickey, 86, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, went to be with our Lord and the love of her life, Warren, on January 5, 2026. Mickey was born on August 7, 1939 in Glendale, California to Louis Alva and Ruth Inger (Sorensen) Patee. After Louis's death when Mickey was 5, her mom...

Larry G. Perry, age 75, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on December 31, 2025. Larry was born on May 13, 1950, in Granite, Oklahoma, to Lillie (Coy) Perry and William Leon Perry. He was a 1969 graduate of Altus High School. Larry dedicated much of his life to education, serving as a respected educator for Gans and...

Manuella "Marri" Calico passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 13, 2025, surrounded by the quiet grace that so often marked her life.

Born in Germany, Marri came to America as a child with her mother, Erika Moore, and her stepfather, George Moore. From an early age, she embodied independence, resilience,...

James David Williams, 61, a beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend, journeyed to the other side on November 24, 2025 surrounded by his family in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was born on October 13, 1964 in Los Angeles, California. James graduated from Tahlequah High School in 1982. He then attended Northeastern...

Dennis Chief Springwater was born on January 14, 1942, in the old Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was a full blood Cherokee and spoke the language fluently. From a very young age he was raised by his grandparents, Levi and Polly Daughterty Springwater. Until fifth grade he attended school at North...

A Memorial Service for Iva Lee (Birch) Quetone will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Southside Baptist Church, 300 Parker Street, Tahlequah, OK.

Iva Lee was born November 20, 1937, in Sulphur, to the late Trice H. & Ruth (Thomason) Birch. She passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, in...