Obituaries

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

Jerry  Lewis Erwin

Jerry Lewis Erwin

Aug 11, 2011

August 11, 2011 Jerry Lewis Erwin, age 61 years, 2 months and 11 days, entered eternal life January 3, 2009 at his home in Haskell. He was born October 23, 1947 in Coweta to Chester Lewis and Mary Elma (Morgan) Erwin. Jerry served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He married Linda (Hasley) March 4, 1968 in Lawton....

Charles  Nelson Harrel

Charles Nelson Harrel

Aug 11, 2011

August 11, 2011 Charles Nelson Harrel, Sr. of Broken Arrow, 68, entered eternal life May 30, 2011. He was born January 22, 1943 in Kansas City, MO to James Nelson and Helen Eileen (Wright) Harrel. Charles grew up in Sheldon, MO and graduated from Sheldon High School as Valedictorian and was voted Most Likely to Succeed. He earned a...

Billie  Jean Haney

Billie Jean Haney

Aug 11, 2011

August 11, 2011 On August 15, 1932 a candle was lit from the union of Robert and Pearl Walker; Billie Jean Walker was born. Jean was one of four children. She received her education in Hominy, OK. She moved to Tulsa and met Ernest "Buster" Johnson. To that union one child was born. She later married John Paul Haney,...

Harry  Wilson Moody

Harry Wilson Moody

Aug 11, 2011

August 11, 2011 Harry Wilson Moody, age 100 years, 8 months and 15 days, entered eternal life April 28, 2009 in Tulsa, OK. He was born August 14, 1908 in Watonga, OK to Everett H. and Mary Moody. Harry served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He married Lucille (Case) March 22, 1933 in Shidler, OK. A lifelong...

Dorothy Smith

Dorothy Smith

Aug 7, 2011

Dorothy Mae Smith, resident of Broken Arrow, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday afternoon, August 7, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 5 days. Dorothy was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. Dorothy was born on July 2, 1926 in...

Ronnie Schrock

Ronnie Schrock

Aug 7, 2011

Ronald "Ronnie" Deane Schrock, age 56, of Coweta passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at his home in Coweta, OK. Ronnie was born on April 12, 1955 in Modesto, CA to his parents, Arlo Deane and Betty Jean (Ebie) Schrock. A proud veteran, he served in the United States Air Force. Ronnie enlisted in the Air Force on August...

Marlene Bible

Marlene Bible

Aug 5, 2011

August 5, 2011 Marlene Bible, age 72 years, 3 months and 19 days, entered eternal life September 21, 2008 in Tulsa, OK. She was born June 3, 1936 in Hotevilla, AZ to Henry and Alma (Mason) Tewanema. Marlene worked as an educator for many years and enjoyed sewing. She is survived by her loving children: Hank Bible and his...

Barney Walker

Barney Walker

Aug 5, 2011

Barney Walker, age 59, passed away on Friday evening, August 5, 2011 at a hospital in Wichita, KS. He was born on March 2, 1952 in Coweta, OK to his parents, Bobby Gene and Edna (Carner) Walker. Barney is survived by his daughter, Kelly of Broken Arrow; his father, Bobby Gene Walker of Claremore; his brother, Bobby O. Walker of...

Billy  Joe Bush

Billy Joe Bush

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Billy Joe Bush, known to his friends and family as Bill, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. He is survived by his wife Margo, his sons Adam and Casey, his parents Ralph and Janice, his mother in law Ruth Holladay, his brothers Mike and Rod, and numerous in laws, nieces and nephews....

William  Clifton Ada

William Clifton Ada

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 William Clifton Adams of Broken Arrow, 74, entered eternal life June 27, 2010 in Tulsa. He was born July 15, 1935 in Little Rock, AR to Ernest Clifton and Irma Jo (Carmichael) Adams. William was a Boy Scout. A longtime Petroleum Supplier, William was a member of Oak Grove Baptist. He enjoyed woodworking, baseball, old cars...

Vera  Louise Brewer

Vera Louise Brewer

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Vera Louise (Parkhurst) Brewer was born January 21, 1913 in Eufaula to Roy E. and Lottie (Plotner) Parkhurst. She attended Eufaula schools and graduated in 1936 from exception of several years during World War II when she was an inspector at Douglas Aircraft in Tulsa. She taught at Northeastern State College in Tahlequah, Broken Arrow, East...

Barbara Bryan

Barbara Bryan

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Barbara Geneva "Boots" Bryan of Catoosa, 75, entered eternal life May 9, 2011 at her home. She was born February 1, 1936 in Broken Arrow to Clarence and Ruby (Foster) Replogle. She married John Bryan June 16, 1954 in Tulsa. A longtime seamstress and member of Oak Grove Pentecostal Church, Boots enjoyed fishing, picking blackberries, collecting...

Cari  Leigh Brawley

Cari Leigh Brawley

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Cari Leigh Brawley of Broken Arrow, 26, entered eternal life November 26, 2010 in Tulsa. She was born May 16, 1984 in Tulsa to Mark Jalbert and Terry Osburn. A shy person, Cari really enjoyed spending time with her children, O.U., Facebook, Farkle, Uno and music. Cari was preceded by her brother Lance DeMaro; nephew Bradley...

Helen Alexander

Helen Alexander

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Helen Lou (PeCoy) Alexander of Catoosa, 73, entered eternal life November 11, 2010 in Tulsa. She was born May 10, 1937 in Ft. Dodge, IA to Burlyn and Evelyn (Bruntage) PeCoy. Helen married Richard "Bub" Alexander August 11, 1958 in Ft. Dodge and together they created a wonderful family. A retired Machinist at Frank W. Murphy...

Robert  James Anderson

Robert James Anderson

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Robert James Anderson, 87, entered eternal life September 16, 2009 at his home in Broken Arrow. He was born July 14, 1922 in Willmar, MN to Arthur and Clara (Brekke) Anderson. Robert came to Tulsa after World War II for his pilot training at Spartan School of Aeronautics. He met Marjorie May (Morrow) in Tulsa in...

Billy  Eldon Brackett

Billy Eldon Brackett

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Billy Eldon Brackett of Broken Arrow, 83, passed away July 12, 2011. He was born February 12, 1928 in Tulsa to Eston Pickett and Eunice (Morton) Brackett. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He married Patricia Lou (Nightingale) June 5, 1949 in Tulsa and together they created a beautiful family. Bill enjoyed photography,...

Ralph  Herman Anglen

Ralph Herman Anglen

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Ralph Herman Anglen of Broken Arrow, 100, entered eternal life April 21, 2010. He was born January 2, 1910 in Weer, OK to Ira Taylor and Clara (Weer) Anglen. A retired machinist, he also worked in the bakery and as a farmer and rancher. Ralph was a former member of Thomas Community Church and the Assembly...

James  Burney Allen

James Burney Allen

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Death is just a natural thing like the closing of a door as we start upon a journey to a new and distant shore. So let your grief be placed in the loving Father's care. Life on earth is a transient affair, just a few brief years in which to prepare for a life that is...

Lee Boevers

Lee Boevers

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Lee Boevers, age 70 years, 7 months and 16 days, entered eternal life March 4, 2009. She was born July 16, 1938. She was a devoted wife, Mother, Granny, and friend. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter; parents; and devoted husband Bill. She is survived by children: Elizabeth, Matthew, George, Julie and Stacy;...

Gwendolyn Bratthauer

Gwendolyn Bratthauer

Aug 4, 2011

August 4, 2011 Gwendolyn Bratthauer, age 70 years, 7 months and 28 days, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and entered into eternal life February 13, 2009 at her home in Broken Arrow. She was born June 16, 1938 in Saratoga, CA to Adriaan Van Tienen and Alice Orele (Hooker) Jansse. A wonderful homemaker, she...

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