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

Dec 5, 2023

Joyce Brent King joined her Lord and Savior peacefully at her home on Dec. 5, 2023.  She was born on May 22, 1941 in Bloomington, IL to George Madison Brent and Grace Hunteman Brent.  After graduating from LeRoy High School in 1959, she married Gary King in 1960.  They were married for over 63 ½ years and have 3...

Dec 4, 2023

Jacqueline Priscilla Gordon, known affectionately as Jackie by her friends and family, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at the age of 80, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on July 7, 1943, in Tulsa where she grew up attending Rogers High School. She never met a stranger and could strike up a conversation with anyone.

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Dec 2, 2023

Robert Wayne Pulliam, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, in Coweta, Oklahoma. Born on August 30, 1951, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Robert's life was a testament to hard work and dedication to his family.

Robert graduated from Broken Arrow High School. Afterwards, he joined the United States Army in 1970. He served overseas in...

Nov 26, 2023

Clifford Leon Hewitt, a lifelong resident of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. He was born on June 19, 1936, in Broken Arrow, OK to Virgil Leon and Oda Lavelle (Foster) Hewitt. Clifford was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who lived a life full of...

Nov 26, 2023

James Edward Roberts, Jr., also known as Jimbo, passed away peacefully in his home in Coweta, Oklahoma, on November 26, 2023, at the age of 70. Born on December 24, 1952, to James Edward Roberts, Sr., and Betty Jean (Morton) Roberts, Jim was a man of many talents across numerous fields throughout his life.

In his early...

Nov 24, 2023

James “Jim” Lawrence Nimerick, Jr., a spirited and adventurous man, was called to his heavenly home on November 24, 2023, at the age of 83, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on June 23, 1940, he was a steadfast resident of Oklahoma.

Jim is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Donna (Faught) Nimerick....

Nov 23, 2023

Story of Connie, According to Teri

Connie Jualeah Eslinger Starr Marrs George was born February 8, 1937 at the Claremore Indian Hospital to her biologic father Raymond and her mother Naomi Maxine. She often said that she was the only “white” baby in the hospital. Ha! Her Department of Interior birth record states she is 1/4 Cherokee...

Nov 21, 2023

Margaret “Margie” Lynn Gillenwater enjoyed life from the moment she entered the world on September 15, 1955. She was born to Bert and Kathryn Gillenwater in Sayre, OK. Surrounded by family by her side, she passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 21, 2023, in Tulsa.

She was a 1973 graduate of Coweta High School. She...

Nov 20, 2023

Gary Thomas Wheeler was born January 1, 1947.  He was the third child born at Trumball Memorial Hospital in Warren Ohio, following his twin brother, Larry, who was born just minutes ahead of him.  The story goes that his father complained that he missed out on not just one, but two tax breaks by just a few hours and...

Nov 15, 2023

Katherine Elizabeth Swayne, affectionately known as Kathy, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, November 15, 2023, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK at the age of 81 years. She was born on June 1, 1942, in Sumner, IL to Chris Heinz and Tillie Marie (Comstock) Abell. Kathy was a beloved wife mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

Nov 14, 2023

Carla Lynne (Leigh) Haines, born February 17, 1960, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in her birth town of Tulsa. Throughout her 63 years, Carla was a woman of service, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family Her education and life were rooted in Oklahoma, as she was a proud graduate of Will Rogers High...

Nov 13, 2023

Louene “Fern” (Perry) Horne was born on December 4, 1942, in Barber, Oklahoma, and left this world to join the heavenly choir on Monday, November 13, 2023, in Catoosa, Oklahoma at the age of 80. Celebrated as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Fern's legacy will persist through the numerous family members and friends she cherished.

Fern...

Nov 12, 2023

Richard Dale Mayberry, age 86, longtime resident of Coweta, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, November 12, 2023, at Aspen Health & Rehab in Broken Arrow, OK. He was born on May 6, 1937, in Kellyville, OK to Richard Henry and Ida Irene (Young) Mayberry.

Richard was a 1956 graduate of Kellyville High School. Following his education,...

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...