Obituaries

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

Mark Allan Killion

Mark Allan Killion

Sep 25, 2025

Mark Allan Killion, age 63, resident of Broken Arrow, passed away on Thursday morning, September 25, 2025.

A memorial service celebrating Mark's life will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Brown Funeral Home Chapel in Coweta, OK.

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Carlos LaDon McHenry

Carlos LaDon McHenry

Sep 23, 2025

Carlos LaDon McHenry, age 59, resident of Broken Arrow, passed away on Tuesday evening, September 23, 2025, in Tulsa, OK.

A private family service will be held for Carlos.

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Bonnie Jean Parkerson

Bonnie Jean Parkerson

Sep 23, 2025

Bonnie Jean Parkerson, age 80, lifelong resident of Coweta, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, September 23, 2025, at Forest Hills Care Center in Broken Arrow, OK. She was born on August 15, 1945, in Coweta, OK to Delmar Edgar and Imogene (Battenfield) Gilbert. Bonnie's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and vibrant community involvement that touched many hearts.

Bonnie...

William Ardell "Dale" Bledsoe

William Ardell "Dale" Bledsoe

Sep 21, 2025

William Ardell Bledsoe, known by his friends and family as Dale, passed away peacefully at his sister’s home in Broken Arrow, OK on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the age of 60. He was born on October 22, 1964, in Dickson, TN to Wanda and Billy Bledsoe. He was raised by his mother Wanda and his stepfather Jerry Groves.

Dale graduated...

Richard Paul Cornelius

Richard Paul Cornelius

Sep 18, 2025

Richard Paul Cornelius, age 70, resident of Coweta, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

There are no services planned for Richard at this time.

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Steven Lynn Linder

Steven Lynn Linder

Sep 17, 2025

Steven Lynn Linder, affectionately known as Steve, passed away peacefully at his home in Coweta, OK, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the age of 55. He was born on June 30, 1970, in Smithfield, MO to Orrin Lee “Bud” and Viola Eilene (Hemmerling) Linder. Steve's life was a testament to his unwavering spirit and the joy he brought to...

David Bruce Kilgore, Sr.

David Bruce Kilgore, Sr.

Sep 14, 2025

David Bruce Kilgore, Sr., age 66, of Coweta, OK, passed away on Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, at the Coweta Care & Rehab Center in Coweta, OK. He was born on July 7, 1959, in Coweta, OK, to Gary and Bessie Mae (Cunningham) Kilgore.

David attended Porter and Coweta schools. In 1976, he married Sharon Kay (Johnson) Kilgore, with whom he...

Irma Paulette McClain

Irma Paulette McClain

Sep 14, 2025

Irma Paulette McClain, affectionately known as Paulette to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at home in Porter, OK, on Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born on March 27, 1946, in Okemah, OK to Lloyd Lee “Buddy” and Flossie Lee (McMillan) Victory. Paulette's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and service...

Donald Richard Sawn

Donald Richard Sawn

Sep 12, 2025

Donald Richard Sawn, better known as Rick, was born on March 7th, 1951 to Otis Sawn and Agnes Kelly Sawn, in Springfield, Massachusetts. While still a young boy, his family moved to Florida, where he continued to grow up. At the age of 17 he joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany as a Combat Medic. After the...

Pamula Leann Hoover

Pamula Leann Hoover

Sep 11, 2025

Pamula Leann Hoover, affectionately known as Pam, passed away peacefully at her home in Coweta, OK, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 61. She was born on December 12, 1963, in Oklahoma City, OK to George William and Eleanor Rose (Hise) Kirkley. Pam's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and the love she shared with...

Marie Francis Reese

Marie Francis Reese

Sep 11, 2025

Marie Francis Reese, age 93, resident of Broken Arrow, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, September 11, 2025, Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on June 2, 1932, in Coweta, Oklahoma to parents Charles Arthur and Geneva Bell (Mullins) Higgins.

Marie was married to the love of her life James “Jim” Thomas Reese on December 25,...

Das Yazzie

Das Yazzie

Sep 8, 2025

Das Yazzie passed away in his home on Monday morning, September 8, 2025, in Coweta, Oklahoma. Das was born on December 22, 1945, in Ganado, AZ, into the To’aheedlíinii Clan born for Kinyaa’áanii, Clan. He was an active member of Native Stone Baptist Church, and he was faithful to his loving Almighty God.

Das enjoyed yard work, creating furniture from scrap...

Walter "Sonny" George Simpson, Jr.

Walter "Sonny" George Simpson, Jr.

Sep 7, 2025

Walter George Simpson, Jr., affectionately known as "Sonny" to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, at The Legend at Tulsa Hills in Tulsa, OK. He was born on July 3, 1936, in Tulsa, OK. Sonny's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family and his country.

Sonny attended school in Tulsa and...

Roberta Marie Reed

Roberta Marie Reed

Sep 6, 2025

Roberta Marie Reed, age 89, resident of Wagoner, OK, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. She was born on November 9, 1935, in Borger, TX to Ruffie William and Ramona Gertrude (Patrick) Gill.

Roberta was a dedicated and hardworking individual, whose career spanned various roles primarily in retail. She began her professional journey...

Martha (Mathis) Todd

Martha (Mathis) Todd

Sep 5, 2025

Martha (Mathis) Todd, age 92, resident of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, September 5, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. She was born on August 18, 1933, in Enid, OK to Ollie Van and Anita (Gallagher) Mathis. Martha's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and generous heart.

Martha's journey began in the small...

Phyllis Mae McLemore

Phyllis Mae McLemore

Sep 5, 2025

Phyllis Mae McLemore, age 86, of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, September 5, 2025, at Clarehouse in Tulsa, OK. She was born on August 9, 1939, in Peggs, OK to George Houston and Dolly Angeline (Littlefield) Whittington.

A 1957 graduate of Broken Arrow High School, Phyllis's nurturing spirit was evident early on. She married the love of...

Margaret Alice Abel

Margaret Alice Abel

Sep 2, 2025

Margaret “Nanny” Abel, age 87, of Broken Arrow, OK, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, surrounded by friends while playing “Bingo,” one of her favorite games.

Margaret was born on August 28, 1938, in Claremore, OK, to Tyler Augustus (Gus) Harrell and Alice Annabelle Clubb. She grew up in Jenks where she attended...

Richard "Steve" Nelson

Richard "Steve" Nelson

Aug 28, 2025

Richard "Steve" Nelson, age 77, resident of Coweta, OK passed away on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025 in Coweta, OK. There are no services planned for Steve.

George Edward Day, Jr.

George Edward Day, Jr.

Aug 20, 2025

George Edward Day, Jr., age 91, resident of Coweta, OK, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. A private family service will be held for George.

Billie Bernice Liles

Billie Bernice Liles

Aug 20, 2025

Billie Bernice Liles, resident of Tulsa, OK, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Porter, OK, at the age of 64. She was born on March 8, 1961, in Muskogee, OK. Billie was the cherished daughter of Samuel Monroe and Gladys Marie (Henson) Craft. Her joyful spirit and capacity for love touched the lives of all who knew...

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