Garrett Family Funeral Home

Garrett Family Funeral Home The roots of Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service reach back to Oklahoma Statehood. His grandparents, J.D.

It is the oldest funeral home in McIntosh County, evolving as part of Koch and Thompson Hardware and Undertakers on Gentry Ave in 1908. The Smith family purchased the funeral home in 1954 and they continued to serve the families of McIntosh County until 2006 when John and Kim Garrett purchased the business. John's family heritage in Checotah dates back over 60 years when his great-grandparents, E.E. and Ethyl Garrett, who were hard working farmers settled in Checotah. and Mae (Branch) Garrett and his parents Joe and Anne Garrett were also from Checotah. Today many of his relatives are business owners and are still working and living in the Checotah community. John's funeral service career started in the very early 80's in Muskogee. John has been a licensed Funeral Director and Professional Embalmer since 1985. Kim is a Registered Nurse and now works with John in the daily operations of Garrett Family Funeral Home. They have been married for over 20 years and have two children, Hillary and Seth. John serves as President of the Checotah Lions Club, Vice-President of the Checotah Optimist Club, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Board Member of the Checotah Main Street, a Gideon with Gideon's International, Vice-Chairman of Crime Stoppers of McIntosh County, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Checotah. The Garrett family is a strong active family in the Checotah community providing excellence in funeral service with true compassion. We offer many options for funeral services and cremations, and believe that NO funeral should be the same. Our goal is to arrange the funeral service that reflects the life of the person that you have lost. We believe that pre-planning and pre-paying for your funeral service is nothing but an act of love. We specialize in pre-arranging and offer many ways of pre-paying. John and Kim are licensed Insurance Agents and are able to transfer your existing pre-paid funeral plan from ANY funeral home to Garrett's at NO cost to you.

Jeremiah Rosser Miltier, 30, of Checotah, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on Wednesday, November 23...
11/03/2025

Jeremiah Rosser Miltier, 30, of Checotah, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born on Wednesday, November 23, 1994, to William and Bonita (Wright) Miltier in Key West, Florida. In 2001, Jeremy’s family moved to Checotah where he has continued to live. He gave his life to Jesus Christ and...

Carolyn Marylee (Hamilton) Wall, 82, of Warner, OK, finished her earthly journey and was called home on Wednesday, Octob...
11/03/2025

Carolyn Marylee (Hamilton) Wall, 82, of Warner, OK, finished her earthly journey and was called home on Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 4, 1943, to Theodore and Maxine Hamilton in Oklahoma City, OK. Carolyn grew up around Elmore City and graduated ...

Alois “Al” Joseph Pongratz, of Porum, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born...
10/16/2025

Alois “Al” Joseph Pongratz, of Porum, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on Friday, February 12, 1937 to Alois and Mariana (Tscheliesnig) Pongratz in Milwaukee, WI. Al grew up in Milwaukee, and attended school there. He married his best friend and soul...

Charline Juanita Howard, of Checotah, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 88....
10/13/2025

Charline Juanita Howard, of Checotah, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 88. Mom was born on Sunday, December 6, 1936, to Charles and Emily (Bozarth) Hickox in Muskogee, OK. Mom grew up in the Checotah/Council Hill area and graduated from Warner High Schoo...

James Ray “J.R.” Fowler, 81, of Checotah, Oklahoma, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Born on Monday, ...
10/13/2025

James Ray “J.R.” Fowler, 81, of Checotah, Oklahoma, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Born on Monday, August 7, 1944, in Haskell, Oklahoma, to Marion “Mack” and Maudie (Foster) Fowler, J.R. was raised in Ponca City and later moved to Checotah, where he graduated from high school in...

Sherry Todd was a cherished and valuable member of her community from the moment she was welcomed into the world as Sher...
10/09/2025

Sherry Todd was a cherished and valuable member of her community from the moment she was welcomed into the world as Sherry Andrews on March 18, 1956. She lived a life centered around her family and faith, and never wavered in those beliefs. When she entered eternal rest on October 7, 2025, she left ...

Cynthia Denise Grogan, of Checotah passed away Monday, September 29th, 2025, at the age of 64. She was born Friday, July...
10/02/2025

Cynthia Denise Grogan, of Checotah passed away Monday, September 29th, 2025, at the age of 64. She was born Friday, July 14th, 1961, to Louis (Hoopie) Hopper and Nina (Spears) Hopper in Muskogee, OK. Cindy grew up in Checotah and attended Checotah Public Schools, she then attended Virgil’s Beauty Co...

Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Henderson, of Checotah, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 73. He was...
10/01/2025

Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Henderson, of Checotah, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, in Tulsa at the age of 73. He was born on Thursday, March 20, 1952, to Charles and Agnes (Wilbanks) Henderson in Coffeyville, Kansas. Ronnie grew up in Kansas and moved to Checotah when he was in the 7th grade. He...

Mary Lou “Loui” Srebala, of Eufaula, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 78. She was born o...
09/26/2025

Mary Lou “Loui” Srebala, of Eufaula, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 78. She was born on Wednesday, May 14, 1947, to Edward and Anna (Bindas) Vanoy in Cleveland, Ohio. Loui grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, graduating from Jane Addams Catholic School in 1965. She married P...

Cathy Arlene Stanley, a lifelong resident of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the age...
09/18/2025

Cathy Arlene Stanley, a lifelong resident of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the age of 75.
Cathy was born on Sunday, July 23, 1950, in Checotah to Kenneth and Alma (Deckard) Owens. She grew up in her hometown and graduated from Checotah High School. After high ...

Tammy Marie Cook, of Oklahoma City, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Muskogee at the age of 55. She was born...
09/15/2025

Tammy Marie Cook, of Oklahoma City, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Muskogee at the age of 55. She was born on Tuesday, April 28, 1970, to Charles and Peggy (Largent) Cook in Fort Worth, Texas. Tammy grew up in Oklahoma City, also living in Lawton for a time and California after losing ...

Margaret Ann Davidson, 82, of Checotah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on Monday, Mar...
09/09/2025

Margaret Ann Davidson, 82, of Checotah, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born on Monday, March 8, 1943, to Henry Dale and Thelma (McLean) Sayer in Madera, California. Margaret grew up in California and graduated from Dos Palos High School in 1961. After graduating, she wo...

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