Jordan Simonds

By News Staff

On Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022, Jordan Simonds, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 33.

Jordan was born on Nov. 14, 1988, to Darrell and Joy (Stephens) Simonds. He graduated from Sallisaw High School in May of 2007.

Jordan was a kind, sweet soul who loved the outdoors but loved OU football more. He was well known for his infectious smile and welcoming spirit that made everyone feel like a friend âÂ€Â” and friends feel like family.

He is survived by his father, Darrell Simonds; mother, Joy (Stephens) Simonds; and brother, Josh Simonds.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 2 p.m. at the Sallisaw Cemetery pavilion. Flowers or donations can be sent to Forever Memories Funeral Services in Sallisaw.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services.

A: Main, Main, News, ...

Public forum for mayoral hopefuls moved to Feb. 2

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 22, 2026

The public forum that will provide a venue for Sallisaw mayoral candidates to present their case to voters will begin at 6 p.m. Monday, February 2, at the People Inc. Conference Center, 204 S. J.T. St...

A: Main, Main, News

A year later, search continues for Baker

‘It’s still like it’s the first day’ for eternally hopeful mother

By Lynn Adams Staff Writer

January 22, 2026

Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of Justin Dewayne Baker’s disappearance when the vehicle in which he was riding plunged into the Arkansas River in Sequoyah County’s Paw Paw Bottoms area. The s...

A: Main, Main, News

Muldrow man arrested on rape charge

By Barnes

January 22, 2026

A Muldrow man was arrested and booked into the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center at 6:55 a.m. on Saturday morning for the alleged rape of a minor under the age of 14, according to court document...

Business, News

Millison Casting is Member of the Month

January 22, 2026

Millison Casting Technology has been named the Sallisaw Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Month for January. Millison is a high-pressure die casting manufacturer established in Sallisaw on June 9, 2...

A: Main, Main, News

JUST FOLKS

Kelsei Kennedy

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor

January 22, 2026

Life is rarely quiet at Kelsei Kennedy’s home, and that’s just the way she likes it. Kennedy, 34, of Lake Tenkiller, balances a full-time career with Progressive Auto Insurance and the nonstop rhythm ...

Merchants forced to get court order to stop parking meters

Sequoyah County history

THIS WEEK IN COUNTY HISTORY

Merchants forced to get court order to stop parking meters

January 22, 2026

-Sequoyah County Times Jan 26,1951 From the files ofYour Sequoyah County Times 25 years ago (From the Jan. 14,2001, issue of the Sequoyah County Times) (From the Jan. 21, 2001, issue of the Sequoyah C...