obituary

Lee R. Webber was born on August 12, 1966, to Lucy Lou (Smith) Webber and Lee Roy Webber, Sr. He passed away on March 10, 2026, in Vian, Oklahoma. Throughout his life, Lee dedicated himself to meaningful work, including positions at Whirlpool and People, Inc. Later, he embraced his cultural heritage by joining the Cherokee Nation Language Master Apprentice Program, contributing to the preservation of the Cherokee Nation Language and Culture. He was also a proud member of the

Jimmie Dewayne Woodard was born on September 13, 1959, to Jimmie Lee and Rowena Woodard. Funeral Service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Calvary Assembly of God Church, burial to follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 PM until 8 PM on Tuesday, March 10,2026, at Hart Funeral Home Chapel.

Dorothy Ann Sullivan, a nationally recognized Cherokee artist, educator and cultural preservationist, passed from this life on Feb. 13, 2026, at the age of 87. She leaves behind not only a large and loving family but a body of work that will continue teaching Cherokee history for generations.

He built homes where children, parents, and grandparents could thrive, hold each other close, and have a place that not only protected them but also witnessed beautiful dreams, heartfelt experiences, and lasting memories.

Buel didn’t just join organizations — he created them. He helped found the Washington County Cherokee Association and the Victory Cherokee Organization. He strengthened and supported the Tulsa Cherokee Community Organization long before he took office and long after he left. He co-founded and shaped the Rogers County Cherokee Association. When he saw a need, he didn’t wait. He built something.

Buel Dean Anglen was born on December 14, 1949, in Tulsa, OK, to Leon George Anglen and Annabelle (Juby) Anglen. He passed away on February 14, 2026, in Sperry, OK, with his family by his side.