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

Nov 9, 2023

Wanda was born January 22, 1936, to James A. Hart and Eula M. (Carter) Hart in the Alameda community of Midwest-Texas on what is now called the Hart ranch. She was the 8th child of 9 siblings, 6 other brothers and 2 sisters whom she kept near to her throughout her life, with family gatherings and stories from her...

Nov 7, 2023

Michael Boyd "Mike" Badley, longtime resident of Coweta, was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 27, 1945. After a lengthy battle with cancer, at the age of 78, Mike passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Mike graduated from Coweta High School class of '63 before furthering his studies at Okmulgee Tech. He...

Nov 1, 2023

Earl Allen Curtis, age 77, longtime Coweta resident, entered into the Gates of Heaven at his home in Coweta, Oklahoma, surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, November 1, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1946, in Conran, Missouri to Carlos and Linda Mae (Rankin) Curtis. Earl lived a life filled with love, service, and dedication to his...

Oct 30, 2023

Arvil Edward Kannada, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to meet his Lord from his home in Broken Arrow, OK on Monday, October 30, 2023. He was born on March 26, 1932, in McIntosh County, OK to Isom Hampton and Maggie Gerldine (Best) Kannada. Arvil lived a fulfilling life of 91 years, filled with love, hard work, and...

Oct 26, 2023

Jackie Irvin Smith, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and cherished great-grandfather. Jack’s journey on this earth came to an end on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, joy, and love.

Jackie was born on June 8, 1952, to Dave and Gussie Smith and from a young age, he possessed a remarkable...

Oct 26, 2023

Alice Jane Todd, known affectionately as Jane, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 85 years. Jane was born on June 23, 1938, in Chelsea, Oklahoma to Jesse Clarence and Velma Watt (Short) Clanton. Jane was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend...

Oct 23, 2023

Sandra S. Dobbins, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the age of 68 at the Leisure Village Health Care Center in Tulsa, OK. She was born on January 31, 1955, in Haskell, OK. Sandra was the cherished daughter of FW and Elsie Geraldine (McGlothlin) Dobbins.

Sandra was...

Oct 23, 2023

Danny Duane Hamilton, Coweta resident, was born on December 17, 1940, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, and passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 82.

Danny was the son of Hazel Marie (Reed) and Boyd Forbis Hamilton. He spent his younger years in Sapulpa, where he attended high...

Oct 23, 2023

Freida Yvonne (King) Daniels, lifelong Morris resident, was born on February 14, 1936, and passed peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the age of 87. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, her family was her joy and her strength throughout her life.

Freida was born to Thomas Aubrey King and Opal Pearl (Luna) King,...

Oct 23, 2023

Geneva Florene Holmes, 88, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, departed this life on Monday, October 23, 2023, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was born on May 23, 1935, in Ada, Oklahoma to parents Ada (Devemport) and Claud Skaggs.

Geneva was generous to those around her and her loved ones, treating everyone she...

Oct 23, 2023

Eldie Ray Abel, age 67, resident of Haskell, OK, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, October 23, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. He was born on May 15, 1956, in Coweta, OK to Eldie Clifton and Margaret Alice (Harrell) Abel.

Eldie was a proud graduate of Coweta High School. Following his graduation, he served...

Oct 19, 2023

Mary Kathleen Cravens, age 85, left for her eternal home on Thursday, October 19, 2023, around daybreak at her home, peacefully in her sleep, next to her husband of almost 68 years, Marvin Cravens.

She came into the world with a cry loud enough to wake her brother, Kenneth Chapman on October 16, 1938, and was welcomed...

Oct 18, 2023

Donna Sue Thornton, Coweta resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 75. She was born on December 30, 1947, in Claremore, Oklahoma to her parents, Viola Valeria (Butler) and Arlis Coleman Chambers.

Donna married her love, Allen "Scott" Thornton, Jr. on May 28, 1982,...

Oct 18, 2023

Gary Lee Dodson, age 76, longtime resident of Coweta, passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, October 18, 2023, at his home in Coweta, OK. He was born in Tulsa, OK, on September 29, 1947, to his parents, Juanita Rosie (Joice) and Albert Lee Dodson.

Gary worked as a Water Department Supervisor for the City of Coweta Public...

Oct 9, 2023

Tommy Dewayne Lay, Sr, resident of Coweta Manor, was born on February 9, 1953, in Muskogee, Oklahoma and peacefully passed away on October 9, 2023, in Coweta, Oklahoma at the age 70. Tommy spent his career working diligently in an automotive salvage yard. His reputation for earnest hard work was widely recognized. He was preceded in death by his...

Oct 7, 2023

Sharon Burns, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 7, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on March 17, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Andy Anderson and Adeline (Jones) Anderson.  Sharon was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her....

Oct 6, 2023

Alice Leanna Rogers, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Friday morning, October 6, 2023, at the Forest Hills Care Center in Broken Arrow, OK at the age of 92 years. She was born on May 11, 1931, in Coweta, OK to Melvin and Obie Edna (Martin) Chance.

Alice attended...

Sep 27, 2023

Jimmie Dawn Wheat was born on May 24, 1977, in Tulsa, OK to Gwyn (Pete) Gainer. She left this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 46. She was known as "Sissy" to all who loved her.

She was raised in the Broken Arrow and Coweta area, attending Coweta Public Schools...

Sep 25, 2023

Mary Ann (Smith) Hopkins, Sapulpa resident, born on August 3, 1952, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, bid farewell to this life on Monday, September 25, 2023, while visiting Athens, Greece.

Mary graduated from Bixby High School and paved a path for her family as the first to graduate college at Oklahoma State University Okmulgee, OK. Following her education, Mary...

Sep 23, 2023

Geneva Hurst, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into the Gates of Heaven at her home in Haskell, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 23, 2023, age the age of 89 years. She was born on October 3, 1933, in Coweta, Oklahoma to Emmett Thomas and Ora Mae (Payne) Richey.

Geneva attended early education at Eufaula Indian Boarding...