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

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...

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...