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

Jan 16, 2024

Martha Mae Zachary (“GramZ”), age 88, resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma entered into the Gates of Heaven on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Trinity Woods in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on August 1, 1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Carl Madison and Carrye Fern (Garber) Elmore. Martha's journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment to her family, her...

Jan 16, 2024

Martha Pearlie Bowers, affectionately known to many as Pearlie, graced this world with her presence on August 23, 1941, in Sparta, Illinois, and departed peacefully on January 16, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pearlie was a beacon of love and matriarch to a large and adoring family.

Pearlie married the love of her life, David Lloyd Bowers, on...

Jan 15, 2024

Gary Wayne Cauthon, age 75, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Monday evening, January 15, 2024, at his home in Coweta, OK. He was born on November 14, 1948, in Vinita, OK to Jasper Gerald and Naomi Lee (Beisly) Cauthon. Gary's life was a testament to his enduring love for his family and his unwavering faith.

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Jan 14, 2024

Tommy Dean Bowers, Coweta resident, left this world on Sunday, January 14th, 2024, at the age of 62, at his home in Coweta, Oklahoma. He was born in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, on August 29th, 1961, one of six children to Martha Pearlie (Guss) Bowers and David Lloyd Bowers. Despite his health challenges throughout life, Tommy lived a life filled...

Jan 13, 2024

Zora Alberta Beede, born on August 21, 1938, gracefully departed from this earthly life on January 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home.

A cherished mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, Zora left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. At the age of 85, she transitioned into eternal rest,...

Jan 10, 2024

Roger Dale Allison, age, 74, resident of Coweta, OK passed away peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 10, 2024, in Coweta, OK. He was born on March 21, 1949, in Muskogee, OK to Custer Danny and Fannie Odella (Pell) Allison. Roger's life was a testament to the love and joy he brought to those around him.

Roger grew...

Jan 7, 2024

Evelyn "Kay" McGahey-Whomble, a cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home in Broken Arrow, OK, on Sunday morning, January 7, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1941, in Liberty, OK to Wilton William and Clara Leslie (Bandy) Dixon.

Kay’s early years were spent in Liberty, OK, where she attended Liberty School and...

Jan 5, 2024

Wilma Joyce Wheat, age 86, longtime resident of Coweta passed away peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. She was born on July 2, 1937, in Russellville, AR to Roy Franklin and Ruby Belle (Thomas) Ewton. Wilma's life was a testament to her strength, love, and unwavering faith. She was a beacon of...

Jan 1, 2024

Margaret Lorraine McDermitt, aged 94, passed into eternal rest on Monday, January 1, 2024, in Coweta, Oklahoma. She was born on February 19, 1929, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to loving parents Ruth (Lewis) and George Welker. They along with her birthfather Kenneth Phnis Cox, and her devoted husband, Ross Richard McDermitt, preceded her in death. Margaret's legacy is a tapestry...

Dec 29, 2023

Jesse Daniel (J.D.) Pippins, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the age of 85. Born on January 28, 1938, in Quinton, Oklahoma, J.D. lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a deep appreciation for the things that brought him joy.

J.D. graduated from Quinton High School in 1956 at the age of 18 and...

Dec 28, 2023

Edward Lee Dill, known lovingly as Ed to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his home in Coweta, Oklahoma. His life began on November 2, 1942, in the same close-knit community he would cherish and contribute to throughout his 81 years.

Above all else, the desire of Ed’s heart was...

Dec 26, 2023

With a spirit as free as the open road and a heart as wide as the outdoors he cherished, Joe Allen Hensinger lived a life rich with adventure and love. He was born in Bellevue, Ohio, on March 31, 1956, and faded from this world on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home in Mannford, Oklahoma, leaving a legacy...

Dec 21, 2023

Nancy Majors’ life changed in the third grade, even if she didn’t realize it for a while. Her brother Dub made friends with a fourth-grade boy named George Overall, who started hanging around the Majors’ home a lot in the early 1950s.

By sixth grade, George considered Nancy his girlfriend. She may not have been so quick...

Dec 21, 2023

William J. Lyons was born 0ctober 14, 1940, in Hugo, Colorado. Bill passed away December 19, 2023, after a brief illness. Bill was the second of six children born to Walter F. And Mary C. Lyons. Bill attended school in Genoa, Colorado, from first grade through graduation in 1959.

Following graduation from high school, Bill’s dream was...

Dec 21, 2023

Salvador Olivarez, a charismatic soul, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully in Haskell, Oklahoma, on Thursday, December 21st, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy imprinted with love, laughter, and a zest for life. He was born on September 11th, 1938, in Karnes City, Texas, one of 13 children to parents Orencio and Vidala Olivarez....

Dec 20, 2023

Estelle (Cooper) Foster, age 92, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. One of seven children, she was born on September 14, 1931, to the late George Washington Cooper and Angeline (Baker) Cooper near Red Rock, Arkansas.

At a young age, Estelle left rural Arkansas to stay...

Dec 16, 2023

Jimmy J. Childress, “affectionately called Jimmy-Joe, daddy, papa, and at times, Henry” was born June 24, 1935, in Bigalow, Arkansas. He went to Heaven on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 88, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Jim was the middle child born to Donald Delbert Childress and Lois Gertrude (Brown) Childress, a sharecropper, and a...

Dec 8, 2023

Betty Ellen (Patterson) Kemp was born on January 11, 1931, in Hammond, Indiana. Her parents were Oscar and Donnie (Smith) Patterson. She had three sisters, Nola Thorne, Iona Bevan and Leota Johnston, all of whom preceded her in death.

Growing up she lived a vagabond life, attending eight different schools as her dad traveled working for oil...

Dec 7, 2023

Andy Barnell Stith aka “Andy Pandy” was born January 25, 1984, to Robert E. Stith and Frances M. (Welch) Smith, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Andy was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Educationally he attended Gilcrease Elementary, Monroe Middle, and TSST High School, where he received his Class of 2002 diploma. Andy played football, golf and was in the band....

Dec 6, 2023

Michael Earl Loyd, age 66, earned his Angel Wings, peacefully, on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  Mike was born in Tulsa on January 19, 1957, to Earl Lester Loyd and Doshie Mae Chandler.

Around the age of 5, the family moved to Coweta, OK where he attended school until his sophomore year.  He then transferred to East Central...