Local Obituaries for Families in Coweta and Broken Arrow, OK.
Johnny Gilbert Taylor
Nov 4, 2025
Johnny Gilbert Taylor, resident of Coweta, OK, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK, just one day shy of his 68th birthday. He was born on November 5, 1957, in Chicago, IL to John Riley and Phyllis Dean (Brown) Taylor. Johnny's life was a testament to his resilience, work ethic, and...
Elton Maurice Ashcraft II
Nov 4, 2025
Elton Maurice “Drum” Ashcraft II, devoted husband, loving father, beloved brother, & disciple of Christ, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born June 17, 1963, in Bay City, TX, to the late Elton Maurice Ashcraft & Harriette June Findley. He graduated from Bay City High...
Dennis Edward Gillenwater
Nov 3, 2025
Dennis Edward “Gilly” Gillenwater, Age 72, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital South in Tulsa, OK. Dennis was born on December 5, 1952, in Sayre, OK and was the son of Bert and Kathryn (Linn) Gillenwater. In his youth Dennis lived in Berlin, OK and Albuquerque, NM, before moving to Coweta, OK in 1969 with...
Renita Carol Jackson
Nov 3, 2025
Renita Carol Jackson was born on October 19, 1951, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the beautiful baby girl of Isadore and Delma Pipes. She went to her heavenly home on November 3, 2025, after 74 years of a well lived life.
Renita began her early education while living with her great-aunt, Ludora Herndon, in Porter, OK, and Kansas City, MO....
Karen Roberta Yocham
Nov 3, 2025
With profound sadness and an overwhelming sense of loss, we announce the passing of Karen Roberta Yocham, affectionately known as Ging to her family, on Monday evening, November 3, 2025, at age of 74. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 5, 1951, grew up in the Garden City area of Tulsa, and graduated from Webster High School. Ging...
Ashley Dawn Campbell
Oct 31, 2025
Ashley Dawn Campbell, a beacon of joy and love, passed away on October 31, 2025, in Fort Gibson, OK. She was born on August 27, 1983, in Tulsa, OK to Dennis L. and Susan Marie (Ashmore) Curtis. Ashley's vibrant spirit and infectious laughter left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Ashley's early years were spent in Coweta, OK, where...
Michael Don Harris
Oct 30, 2025
Michael Don Harris, known to his friends and loved ones as Mike, left this world peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Porter, OK, at the age of 67. He was born on January 20, 1958, in Coweta, OK, to Donald Harrell Harris and Retha "Pete" Essie Mae (Renshaw) Harris. He was proud of his Cherokee Native American heritage. Mike...
Karen Joyce Railey
Oct 29, 2025
Karen Joyce (Strong) Railey, passed away on October 29, 2025, and is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; leaving her body behind to be with Him in eternity.
Born October 4, 1944, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Raymond C. and Joyce I. (Petersen) Strong, she is the mother of Don Stahurski, Connie McKenzie, Patrick McKenzie, and Kathryn...
Rev. Calvin E. Easley
Oct 27, 2025
Rev. Calvin E. Easley, went home to be with the Lord on October 27th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 9th, 1942, to Charles Wayman Easley, and Alice Maxine Easley, in Coweta, Oklahoma. He attended grade school at Lone Star School and graduated from Coweta High School in 1959. After graduating High School, he attended...
Danny Robert Simmons
Oct 21, 2025
Danny Robert Simmons, age 78, resident of Broken Arrow, OK, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home in Broken Arrow, OK. He was born on May 22, 1947, in Tulsa, OK, to Calvin and Betty Jo (Jones) Simmons.
Danny had a distinguished career in the United States military, having served over two years in the Army before transferring...
John Kevin Rutherford
Oct 20, 2025
John Kevin Rutherford, known affectionately as Kevin, passed away peacefully at his home in Broken Arrow, OK, on Monday morning, October 20, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on March 27, 1958, in Tulsa, OK to John Lee and Judith Ann (McGrew) Rutherford. Kevin's life was marked by dedication to his family, service to his community, and...
Laura "Ileene" Kelly
Oct 16, 2025
Laura “Ileene” (Cypert) Kelly, 71, passed from the loving arms of her family into the embrace of her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on the evening of October 16, 2025, in Springdale, Arkansas.
Ileene was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 14th, 1954. Her parents, Father, Willard Marion Cypert, her mother, Beulah Mae (Hand) Stone, and Beloved Stepmother Joyce Ann (Scoggins)...
Patricia Lea Benham
Oct 14, 2025
Patricia Lea Benham, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 77. She was born on February 8, 1948, in Strang, Oklahoma, to Lawrence Stone and Vera Vernice Provence. Pat lived a life defined by love, strength, and creativity.
On September 3, 1965, she married the love of her...
Peggy Buchanan
Oct 11, 2025
Peggy Buchanan, age 77, resident of Coweta, OK, passed away on Saturday morning, October 11, 2025. Services are pending at this time with Brown Funeral Home in Coweta.
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Kenneth Ray Scrivner
Oct 11, 2025
Kenneth Ray Scrivner, known affectionately as Ken to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, OK, at the age of 87. He was born on February 28, 1938, in Oklahoma City, OK to Basil Byron and Pearl (Evans) Scrivner. Ken's life was marked by his dedication to his family,...
Teresa Sharen Shoemake
Oct 9, 2025
Teresa Sharen Shoemake, age 64, resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed on Thursday morning, October 9, 2025. Teresa was born on April 27, 1961, to parents William and Barbara Jean Shoemake.
No services to be held at this time.
Family and friends may share memories online at www.brownfamilycares.com. Teresa's care and cremation have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremations, 210...
Maria Socorro Acosta RamÃrez
Oct 9, 2025
Maria Socorro Acosta RamírezJuly 5, 1932 – October 9, 2025
Maria Socorro Ramírez was born on July 5, 1932, to Jose Ramirez and Hermeregilda Machuca in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. She passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025, in her home in Coweta, Oklahoma, surrounded by family. She will be laid to rest in Vernon Cemetery in Coweta, Oklahoma.
Socorro married the love...
Charles Edward Wachob
Oct 9, 2025
Charles Edward Wachob of Coweta, Oklahoma, went home to be with Jesus peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 92. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was a man of quiet principle who loved his family and Pennsylvania roots. Charles left behind a family who loved him dearly and who all look...
Christy Marie Keith
Oct 8, 2025
Christy Marie Keith, age 39, a vibrant and spirited soul, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on August 29, 1986, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, to parents Larry Keith and Phyllis Cox. Though she was taken from this world too soon, her legacy of color and joy continues to illuminate the lives of those...
Alfred Lloyd Curry
Oct 8, 2025
Alfred Lloyd Curry, known affectionately as Al, by those who loved him, passed away peacefully on the 8th of October 2025, in Redbird, Oklahoma, just one day after his 85th birthday. He was born on the 7th of October 1940, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Amos Curry and Hattie (Hall) Harris. Alfred's journey began in Redbird, alongside his many...
