Local Obituaries for Families in Coweta and Broken Arrow, OK.

Sep 16, 2023

Judy K. Fowler, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Coweta, OK, on Saturday evening, September 16, 2023. Judy was born on November 13, 1950, in Tulsa, OK to Carlos B. and Naomi N. (Dollar) Barton.

Judy was a devoted homemaker, always ensuring that her home was a place of...

Sep 14, 2023

Terry Lee Chambers departed this life on September 14, 2023, in his birth city of Tulsa, OK at the age of 67. He was born on December 31, 1955, to Norman Dale Chambers, Sr. and Vergie Marie (Leavenworth) Chambers. Terry leaves behind a legacy that celebrates his love for family, his skilled craftsmanship as a Cabinet Marker at Wood...

Sep 12, 2023

Sonny Lee Hicks was born December 25, 1957, in Willington, Delaware to mother Betty Lorainne (Evans) Hicks and father Herman Lawton Hicks. Sonny passed tragically on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Tulsa, OK at the age of 65.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Lynn (Gibson) Hicks, of the home, son and daughter in law; Jeffrey...

Sep 8, 2023

Harold Wayne Denton, age 80 passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his home in Broken Arrow, OK. He was born on March 10, 1943, in Tulsa, OK, to Lucille (Vincent) and Lee Roy Denton. Harold graduated from Coweta High School. Harold notably served overseas in Europe from 1964-1966 for the United States Army during Vietnam War Time....

Sep 8, 2023

Velma Chrystill Gill, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Stilwell, OK on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the age of 87 years. She was born on February 29, 1936, in Catoosa, OK, to William “Bill” and Thelma (Garrison) Hamilton.

Velma is survived by her children, Dale Gill and wife Leslie...

Sep 7, 2023

Faye Fern Martin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the age of 96 years. She was born on September 30, 1926, in Hayward, California, to George Albert and Fannie Elizabeth (Elwell) First. Faye was a woman of faith, who touched the lives of many with her warm...

Sep 7, 2023

Randy Wayne White, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home in Broken Arrow, OK on Thursday morning, September 7, 2023 at the age of 44 years. He was born on April 12, 1979, in Talihina, OK to Twyla Gail and Bruce Harold White.

Randy is survived by his devoted wife, Katherine...

Sep 6, 2023

Marcella Lee Smith Martin, 78, of Coweta, Okla., passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Marcella “Marcie” was born April 22, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to George Robert Smith and Roberta Helen Jones Smith. She attended school in Hobbs, New Mexico and later completed a correspondence program...

Sep 5, 2023

Barada Lynn Orcutt, affectionately known as Barbara, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, in Muskogee, Oklahoma at the age of 70. She was born on June 8, 1953, in Bakersfield, California, to John DeWayne Wolfe and Anita Charlene (Wilmoth) Wolfe. Barbara was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her life.

Barbara was a devoted homemaker,...

Sep 5, 2023

Stanley Lee Hewitt, known affectionately as Stan, longtime Coweta resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Prairie House Senior Living in Broken Arrow, OK. Stan was born on March 13, 1938, in Broken Arrow, OK to Oda Lavelle (Foster) and Virgil Leon Hewitt. Stan lived a fulfilling life of 85 years, filled with love, hard work,...

Sep 5, 2023

Dwight Claxton Gary Dwight Claxton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully stepped into his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years. He was born on June 3, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Floyd and Delia (Sluder) Claxton. Dwight was a pillar of his community and a devoted...

Sep 4, 2023

Suzanne Walkup, age 78, longtime resident of Coweta, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Monday, September 4, 2023, at The Courtyards at Claremore Assisted Living in Claremore, OK surrounded by her family. She was born on October 21, 1944, in Tulsa, OK to Wilburn Johnson and Katherine “Pearl” (Phillips) Greer. Suzanne lived a life filled with love, laughter,...

Sep 3, 2023

Sonya DeAnn (Klinger) Langley, age 56, resident of Fort Smith, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at the Cottage at Woodland Hills in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on August 21, 1967, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sonya lived a life full of love, laughter, and a unique sense of humor that touched everyone...

Aug 31, 2023

Allen "Scott" Thornton, Jr, Coweta resident departed this life on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Tulsa, OK at the age of 67. Scott was born on October 1, 1955 in Chandler, OK to Eva Marie (Hurt) and Allen Scott Thornton, Sr.

He was a graduate of the 1973 Class of Sand Springs High School. He worked as...

Aug 26, 2023

On September 1, 1959, a beautiful baby girl was born to Mary Catherine Smith and John Calvin Penny.  She was the middle child of three to Mary (Detra, Oscar) and one of thirty to J.C.  Always headstrong and took pride in caring for everyone, she encountered from her early childhood on.  The Smiths, Cades, Manns, Atkins, Davis, and Marshalls...

Aug 26, 2023

Druchel William Hall, age 85, resident of Coweta, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Druchel was born on March 2, 1938 in Coweta, Oklahoma to William A. “Bill” and Jessie L. (Hoffman) Hall. He was a 1956 graduate of Coweta High School and served in United States Army from 1956-1959 during the Korean...

Aug 26, 2023

Kristi Michele Parks, age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kristi was surrounded by family and loved ones as she now joins with her parents, Norman Howard and Irene (Taber) Parks, her brother, Mike Parks, and her lifelong friend, Wantha Ann Deaton, in the heavenly realm.

Kristi is survived by her...

Aug 24, 2023

John Howell Winters, Jr., affectionately known as JH, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Muskogee, OK. He was born on December 8, 1930, in Erick, OK to John Howell Winters, Sr. and Mary Viola (Sewell) Winters.

JH was a proud graduate of Coweta High School, class of 1948. Shortly after graduation, he felt the...

Aug 20, 2023

Holly Dae Gonzalez, age 35, resident of Tulsa, OK, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in Tulsa, OK. She was born on December 25, 1987, in Murfreesboro, TN.

Holly is survived by her husband, Gabriel Gonzalez of Tulsa, OK, and her children, Alex Castellanos, Melody Catellanos, Daniel Gonzalez, and Hector Gonzalez. She also leaves behind her...

Aug 16, 2023

Jonna Jo Strain, a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on August 16, 2023, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. She was born on September 1, 1963, in Broken Arrow, OK. Jonna's life was marked by an unwavering love for her family, a passion for nurturing beauty in her surroundings, and a...