logo
Login Subscribe
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Public Notices
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Public Notices
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
Google Play App Store
Tara Nicole Underwood
Obituaries
July 3, 2024
Tara Nicole Underwood

Feb. 3, 1989 – June 18, 2024

Funeral services for Tara Nicole Underwood, 35, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services in Sallisaw.

Burial followed at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services, Inc., Sallisaw.

She was born on Feb. 3, 1989, in Bamberg, Germany, to Joseph (Randy) Barnett and Tammy Applegate. She died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

She was a 2007 Alma High School graduate and obtained her associate’s degree. She was the Office Administrator for La Ferry’s Propane in Gans.

She was a loving fiancé, dedicated mother, cherished daughter, adored sister, a wonderful friend to many, and a true ray of sunshine, who was tragically and senselessly stolen from us all.

Survivors are her fiancé, Robert Bullock; their children, Hayden Bullock, JaeLee Jewel Johnson, Ethan Bullock, Jett James Johnson, Adalynn Bullock, and Scarlett Tru Underwood; siblings, Tia Barnett– Howard and husband Michael, Flora Barnett, Molly, Erin, Emily, and Everett; parents, Tammy and Kevin Applegate and Randy and Coatney Barnett; grandparents, Granny Polly and Linda and James Clack; and numerous other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her best friend, Jenny Lloyd; little brother, TJ Horton; and two cousins, Jace and Cade Blanque.

Pallbearers were Ryan Westphal, Joe Bomor, Mike Barnett, Jared Brooks, Kyle Goodwin, and Jim Gillespie.

Halloween Happenings
Main, news...
Halloween Happenings
October 29, 2025
Friday, Oct. 31 Halloween on Elm with the Sallisaw Police Department, 5 to 7 p.m. Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library, 3 to 5 p.m., treats and a fun craft. Red Autumn Art Festival, downtown Sallisaw. Runs ...
this is a test
Manslaughter charge filed in fatal motorcycle collision
Main, news...
Manslaughter charge filed in fatal motorcycle collision
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
October 29, 2025
A Sallisaw man has been charged with first-degree manslaughter and several related offenses following a deadly collision earlier this month that investigators described as a possible case of road rage...
this is a test
Main, news...
SNAP benefits to be suspended on Nov. 1 amid shutdown
October 29, 2025
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) announced last Tuesday that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will be suspended beginning Nov. 1, following notification from ...
this is a test
Main, news...
Deputies investigate alleged abuse, drug abuse by local caregiver
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
October 29, 2025
The Sequoyah County Sheriff ’s Office has conducted an investigation following reports of possible elder abuse and illegal drug use by a caretaker at the home of an elderly Vian man. Debbie Frankie, 7...
this is a test
Main, news...
Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street set for next Saturday
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
October 29, 2025
Vian’s 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street, featuring a car show and burnout competition is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, in downtown Vian at the Anna Belle Farmer Park. This year’s event is hosted by B&B...
this is a test
news
OCC launches Invasive Woody Species Cost-Share Program
October 29, 2025
The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) has launched the Invasive Woody Species Cost-Share Program — a new initiative to manage woody invasive species across Oklahoma’s agriculture landscapes. Appr...
this is a test
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
news
Lauria and Ashley’s Law takes effect Nov. 1
October 29, 2025
For Lorene Bible, Nov. 1 can’t come soon enough. That’s the date House Bill 1001 takes effect. The bill, authored by Rep. Steve Bashore, RMiami, adds accessory to murder in the first or second degree ...
this is a test
Cherokee Nation reschedules annual Fall Harvest Festival for Nov. 1
news
Cherokee Nation reschedules annual Fall Harvest Festival for Nov. 1
October 29, 2025
Welcome the fall season alongside Cherokee Nation at the annual Fall Harvest Festival on Nov. 1 at Sequoyah’s Cabin Museum in Sallisaw. The festival is free and open to the public and runs from 10 a.m...
this is a test
Gore students attend workshop
news
Gore students attend workshop
October 29, 2025
Gore Public Schools took a group of high school students to Chad Cargill’s ACT Workshop last week. About half of the student were from Mrs. Kinion’s ACT Prep class, where students are prepping hard fo...
this is a test
news
Keep trick-or-treaters safe this Halloween
October 29, 2025
Halloween is creeping up on us, and kids will soon be out in their neighborhoods for trick-or-treat fun. The American Red Cross of Central and Southwest Oklahoma offers tips adults can follow to help ...
this is a test
Miss Dea captures the hearts of many
news
Miss Dea captures the hearts of many
By JADE PHILLIPS SPECIAL TO THE NEWS 
October 29, 2025
Dea Smith, 62, has been a resident of Sequoyah County for 38 years. Growing up, her father was employed as an Oklahoma Highway Patrolman, so she said she moved around the state quite often. After grad...
this is a test
Facebook
Twitter
Tweets
Twitter
Tweets

VIAN TENKILLER NEWS
Address: 603 W. Schley Vian, Oklahoma
Phone:+1 918-773-8000

news@bigbasinllc.com

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Vian Tenkiller News

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy