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

Aug 16, 2023

Timmy Wayne Wolfe, known affectionately as Tim, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023, at Maplewood Care Center in Tulsa, OK at the age of 59 years. He was born on June 9, 1964, in Broken Arrow, OK to Jesse Monroe and Martha Jane (Holmes) Wolfe.

Tim was a proud native of Broken Arrow, where...

Aug 14, 2023

Carolyn Jean Gant, age 85, peacefully passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Coweta Manor Nursing Home in Coweta, OK. She was born on August 28, 1937, in Defiance, OH to Bernard Carpenter Sr. and Mildred (Hill) Carpenter.

She is survived by her children, Debra Smallback of Fort Wayne, IN, Cathy Harwell of Defiance, OH, Ronnie...

Aug 14, 2023

Clive Edward Jared was born on July 13, 1928 in Ada, Oklahoma to Thomas Jefferson and Laura Maude Jared. He departed this life on August 14, 2023 at the age of 95, one month, and one day.

Clive graduated from Ada High School in 1947 and was known in the community as a stellar athlete in the...

Aug 14, 2023

Judith Ellen Holtz, departed this life on Monday morning, August 14, 2023, at Beehive Homes in Glenpool, OK at the age of 83 years. She was born on November 23, 1939, in Tulsa, OK to Carl and Thelma (Crider) Williams.

Judy was a graduate of Central High School in Tulsa, OK, class of 1958. That same year...

Aug 9, 2023

Denise Lynn Mink, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 23, 1963, in Ironton, Missouri to Carl Thomas and Juanita (Warren) McDowell.

Denise was preceded in death by her father, Carl McDowell, and niece, Ashley McDowell. She is survived by her loving husband, Chris, and their cherished...

Aug 7, 2023

Pati Lynnae Casillas, age 70, resident of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Porta Caeli House in Tulsa, OK. She was born on October 30, 1952, in Altus, OK to Jeff Allen and Beulah Ruth (Fallwell) Booker. Pati's life was marked by her vibrant spirit, her love for her family, and her...

Aug 6, 2023

Virginia May (Ruffner) Soerries was born on May 5, 1930 in Owensville, MO.  The middle child and only daughter to Henry and Laurette (Demper) Ruffner.  After 93 fulfilling and wonderful years, she passed on August 6, 2023, in Tulsa, OK with her family with her.

Virginia married Alfred Soerries on July 23, 1952 in Owensville, MO and...

Aug 3, 2023

Arlene Ann Hamilton, age 68, resident of Broken Arrow, passed away peacefully at her home in Broken Arrow, OK on Thursday morning, August 3, 2023. She was born on November 11, 1954, in San Francisco, CA to David and Eleanor (Beals) MacLean.

Arlene was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her four...

Aug 1, 2023

Kelland Ralph Wolf, known affectionately as Kell, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Ambassador Manor Nursing Center in Tulsa, OK at the age of 78 years. He was born on February 26, 1945, in Luling, TX to Robert and Lena (Cox) Wolf.

Kell is survived by his loving wife, Stacia Wolf, of their home...

Jul 29, 2023

Nancy Lou Fitzpatrick, age 73, resident of Tulsa, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Saturday morning, July 29, 2023 at her home in Tulsa, OK. She was born on December 12, 1949, in Stockton, CA to Nelson Robert and Nima Lucille (Batstone) Parker.

Nancy was a graduate of Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, OK. She...

Jul 28, 2023

Preston “Bean” Younger was born on March 17, 1965 to Katherine Carter and Lloyd Owens Younger, Sr. in Boynton, Oklahoma.

Preston was raised in Boynton, Oklahoma and received his formal education from Boynton Public Schools. After graduating, he stayed in Boynton, Oklahoma for several more years and had daughters Tempestt Younger and Whitney Thompson and son Marlon...

Jul 24, 2023

John W. Crawford was born to John L. and Betty (Loux) Crawford on July 31, 1971, in Tulsa, OK. He moved to his heavenly home on July 24, 2023, at the age of 51 after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his Sweetness, Michelle; his son, Mitchell; his mother, Betty; his favorite sister, Amy Victory and...

Jul 22, 2023

Judy Carol Anderson, age 79, resident of Broken Arrow was born on October 31, 1943, in Tulsa, OK to Loyd and Effie (Farmer) Long. She passed away at her home in Broken Arrow, OK, on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Judy was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt. She is survived by her loving husband, Allen Anderson,...

Jul 20, 2023

Sandra Joyce Blehm, age 68, resident of Coweta, OK, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, in Coweta, OK. She was born on August 25, 1954, in Blackwell, OK to Alvin Dale and Joyce (Honeyman) Shanley. Sandra was a beacon of love and warmth to all who knew her.

Sandra is survived by her sons, Tyler Weber...

Jul 20, 2023

Karen Anne Haner, age 51, resident of Hulbert, OK passed away tragically on Thursday evening, July 20, 2023, in Hulbert, OK. She was born on September 6, 1971, in Gore, OK to Ralph and Rebecca Ann (Ross) Watts.

Karen was a proud graduate of Gore High School. She carried her dedication to her community into her professional...

Jul 14, 2023

Heather Renae Taylor, age 29, resident of Wagoner, Oklahoma passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 22, 1993, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Philip Milton and Debra Jane (Miller) Taylor. Heather was a vibrant soul who touched many lives with her kindness and warmth.

Heather...

Jul 12, 2023

Jerry Bruce Sampson, Sr., age 84, resident of Coweta, OK, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Wednesday afternoon, July 12, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital South in Tulsa, OK. He was born on September 26, 1938, in Tulsa, OK to Everett Thomas and Thelma Rose (Fairbanks) Sampson. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend....

Jul 11, 2023

Lois Cloe (Carmichael) Gray passed away at Carnegie Village Home in Belton, Missouri on July 11, 2023 at the age of 91.

Lois met her husband John Oct. 13, 1950 at a picnic given by Verna Gray, John's brother's wife, who was also a friend of Lois's.  They immediately became good friends (John proposed on Oct. 14,...

Jul 7, 2023

Esther Elizabeth Payne, age 102, resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Friday evening, July 7, 2023 at the Broken Arrow Nursing Home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Esther was born on November 25, 1920 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Victor and Julia (Nagy) Josa.  She was a devoted homemaker for most of her life.

Jun 30, 2023

Vivian Lea White, age 84, resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023 at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Vivian was born on June 1, 1939 in Coweta, Oklahoma to Lev and Mary Thelma (Jarman) Stubbs.

A private family service was held for Vivian.

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