Sequoyah County Courthouse Public Records

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November 26, 2025

Felony Docket

Damariae D. Ware, 32, Vian: Burglary in the second degree.

Michael Martin, 74, Vian: Lewd molestation.

Tyler D. Smith, 24: Assault, battery, or A&B with a dangerous weapon.

Teri L. Waldrep, 58, Fort Smith, Ark.: DUIalcohol.

Eithan P. Lincks, 22, Roland: DUI-alcohol.

Nicole M. Green, 36, Fort Smith, Ark.: Malicious injury to property- over $1,000; Resisting an officer.

Buddy L. Werts, 41, Sallisaw: Burglary in the second degree; Poss. of burglary tools; Conspiracy.

Kayla Moore, 28, Sallisaw: Burglary in the second degree; Poss. of burglary tools; Conspiracy.

sports

Vian Wrestling Club sees 38 wrestlers place in own tournament, including 10 champions

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 26, 2025

The Vian Wrestling Club saw 38 members place in its own weekend tournament, the Wolverine Classic, on Saturday at Vian High School’s B.J. Traw Gymnasium. Of those 38 placers, 10 of them won their resp...

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Vian Wolverines claw Dibble Demons, set up rematch with Davis in state semifinals

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 26, 2025

The final score of the Division II state semifinal game between the host Vian Wolverines and the visiting Dibble Demons on Friday night at St. John Stadium might not exactly show that the game was clo...

sports

Webbers Falls Lady Warriors start new basketball season with new coach

By David Seeley Sports Editor

November 26, 2025

The Webbers Falls Lady Warriors will begin the 2025-26 basketball season with a new coach as former Gore Lady Pirates coach Staci Simeroth jumped across the Arkansas River to replace former coach Garr...

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Burnin’ Down Main Street winners announced

November 19, 2025

Organizers of the 8th annual Burnin’ Down Main Street event, which was held Nov. 8 in downtown Vian, have announced the winners of this year’s burn out and car show entries. Each winner received a tro...

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Gore man pleads guilty to federal firearm charge

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

November 19, 2025

A Gore man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing a firearm after a previous domestic violence conviction, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced last wee...

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Board of Education candidate filing begins December 1

November 19, 2025

Candidate filing for Board of Education seats in Sequoyah County school districts begins Monday, Dec.1, and will continue through Dec. 3. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must su...

Obituaries

Ellen English

November 19, 2025

June 1, 1950 – Nov. 10, 2025 Ellen English, 75, of Lake Tenkiller, died on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Roland. She was born on June 1, 1950, in Cheyenne, Wyo., to Lawrence B. Whitaker and Betty (Haug) W...

Obituaries

Joe Stephenson

November 19, 2025

Joe Stephenson, 59, of Gore, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Jan. 21, 1966, in Palmdale, Calif., to Carl Stephenson and Christine (Haley) Carney. No formal service i...

Obituaries

Gary Joe Christie

November 19, 2025

Feb. 8, 1970 – Nov. 5, 2025 Funeral services for Gary Joe Christie, 55, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at the House of Praise in Marble City. Burial was at Marble City Ceme...

Obituaries

James Richard ‘Dick’ Ater

November 19, 2025

Feb. 19, 1945 – Nov. 11, 2025 James Richard “Dick” Ater, 80, of Sallisaw, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Roland. He was born on Feb. 19, 1945, in Decatur, Ill., to Emma Mae (Clements) Ater and Lel...

Obituaries

Sharon Kay Croffid Morris

November 19, 2025

Nov. 23, 1943 – Nov. 9, 2025 Graveside services for Sharon Kay (Croffid) Morris, 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Ma...