Obituaries

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

Shawn Lester Erwin

Shawn Lester Erwin

Mar 14, 2026

Shawn Lester Erwin, age 43, departed from this life on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born to Edmond Levester Erwin and Wilma Lea (Payne) Erwin on May 9, 1982, in Claremore, Oklahoma. A man of immense faith and loving spirit, Shawn's presence was a source of joy and inspiration to...

Linda Kathleen Thompson

Linda Kathleen Thompson

Mar 14, 2026

Linda Kathleen Thompson, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of faith, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Linda was born on December 1, 1953, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She spent her life building a home centered around family, hard work, and caring for others. She grew up in Tulsa and later spent more...

Nancy Anne Belding

Nancy Anne Belding

Mar 13, 2026

Nancy Anne Belding, resident of Coweta, OK, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, just one day after celebrating her 72nd birthday. She was born on March 12, 1954, in Coweta, OK to parents Hershel George Poplin and Laura Jean (Davis) Poplin. Nancy's life was one of devotion, care, and boundless love.

With her heart always set...

George "Wayne" Hall

George "Wayne" Hall

Mar 12, 2026

George “Wayne” Hall, age 77, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday evening, March 12, 2026, at Porta Caeli House in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Wayne was born November 22, 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to George W. Hall and Ida Nell (Goodacre) Hall. He was raised in Tulsa, where he attended Memorial High School. Wayne later attended the University of Tulsa, where he...

Gevork Vladimirovich Kyulyan

Gevork Vladimirovich Kyulyan

Mar 12, 2026

Gevork Vladimirovich Kyulyan, age 65, of Coweta, Oklahoma, passed away on Thursday morning, March 12, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Gevork was born October 10, 1960, in Sochi, Russia, to Vladimir Gevorkovich Kyulyan and Rauza Garifovna (Shakirova) Kyulyan. He was raised in Russia, where he received his education and graduated from high school. During his younger years, he...

Barbara Ann Dagendesh

Barbara Ann Dagendesh

Mar 11, 2026

Barbara Ann Dagendesh, age 73, of Coweta, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, at her home in Coweta, Oklahoma.

Barbara was born on September 6, 1952, in Monrovia, California to Wayne Don Coffer and Barbara June (Sweden) Coffer. She was raised in California, where she received her education, graduating from high school.

Barbara had a kind and caring...

Terrie Ann Freeman

Terrie Ann Freeman

Mar 9, 2026

Terrie Ann Freeman, age 79, of Coweta, Oklahoma, passed away Monday evening, March 9, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Terrie was born January 2, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Kenneth Eugene Burton and Iva Marie (Jackson) Burton. She was raised in Tulsa and graduated from Will Rogers High School, where she formed many lifelong friendships.

On June 11,...

George Wesley "Wes" Switzer

George Wesley "Wes" Switzer

Mar 7, 2026

George Wesley “Wes” Switzer, age 72, of Porter, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on July 7, 1953, in Brookfield, Missouri, to Franklin Ralph Switzer and Thelma Mae (Guyer) Switzer.

Wes grew up in Bucklin, Missouri, where he attended Bucklin schools and graduated from high school in 1971. Throughout...

Carthel Austin Long

Carthel Austin Long

Mar 7, 2026

Carthel Austin Long, age 81, of Coweta, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on June 17, 1944, in Coweta, Oklahoma, to Daniel Long, Jr. and Opal Juanita (Walker) Long.

Carthel grew up in Coweta and graduated from Coweta High School in 1962. Following high school, he proudly served his country...

Velma Nixon

Velma Nixon

Mar 3, 2026

Velma (Jones) Nixon, age 82, of Inola, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on January 6, 1944, in Dexter, New Mexico, to Clem Calvin Jones and Sylvia Lee (Seigal) Jones.

Velma grew up in Roswell, New Mexico, where she attended Roswell schools. She later attended vocational school and completed...

Karen "Donette" Scott

Karen "Donette" Scott

Feb 28, 2026

Karen “Donette” Scott, age 66, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was born on March 21, 1959, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Donald E. Scott and Wanda Lee (Dorsey) Dalton.

Donette was a graduate of Broken Arrow High School. She worked for many years in the laundry department at St. Francis Hospital, where...

Rocky Anderson Smith

Rocky Anderson Smith

Feb 24, 2026

Anderson Smith was born on December 2, 1955 to the late Harper and Mary E. Smith in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. Rocky accepted Christ at an early age and served faithfully as a junior deacon. Rocky graduated from Griffin High School in Lake Providence, Louisiana with the Class of 1973. After graduating, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army....

Carol Thiessen Geabhart

Carol Thiessen Geabhart

Feb 24, 2026

Carol Geabhart, 82, passed away peacefully at home on February 24, 2026. Born April 30, 1943, she was a spirited adventurer living in many states, but always proud of her Kansas “farm girl” roots and carried that strong work ethic throughout her life.

Carol worked as a beautician for 53 years, building lasting friendships with her clients. She was married to...

Michael James Waters

Michael James Waters

Feb 19, 2026

Michael James Waters, age 37, of Tulsa, OK, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. Michael was born on August 8, 1988, in Tulsa, OK, to Jackie Allen Waters and Debra Sue Wasson. Though his life held many challenges, Michael was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and the way he cared...

Leesa Melony McCrary

Leesa Melony McCrary

Feb 19, 2026

Leesa Melony McCrary, age 64, of Warner, OK, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Countryside Estates in Warner, OK.

Leesa was born on March 16, 1961, in Muskogee, OK, to Teasie McCrary, Jr. and Patsy Lee (Garvin) McCrary. Leesa graduated from Vian High School and continued her education at Connors State College and Northeastern State University.

Throughout her life, Leesa...

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene McMurray

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene McMurray

Feb 16, 2026

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene McMurray, age 83, resident of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK.

Ronnie was born on September 7, 1942, in Broken Arrow, OK, to Kenneth Eugene McMurray and Wilma Jane (Brooks) McMurray. He graduated from Coweta High School in 1960 and continued his education at Northeastern State University,...

Ben Lowell Swanson

Ben Lowell Swanson

Feb 15, 2026

Ben Lowell Swanson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Porta Caeli House in Tulsa, OK. He was born on June 28, 1936, in Comanche County, OK, to Guy and Delia (Cagle) Swanson. Ben’s life was a testament to quiet strength, steadfast faith, and unwavering devotion to his family and church.

Ben attended school in Sterling, OK,...

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