Obituaries

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

Ima D. Holmes

Ima D. Holmes

May 1, 2020

Ima D. Holmes, age 91, resident of Coweta entered her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday afternoon, May 1, 2020 at her home in Coweta, OK surrounded by her family.  Ima D. was born July 19, 1928 in Arkoma, OK and was the daughter of John Henry and Electa (Bradshaw) Wright.  She attended school until...

Helen Jean Smith

Helen Jean Smith

Apr 26, 2020

Helen Jean Smith, age 91, resident of Haskell departed this life Sunday evening, April 26, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Tulsa, OK. Helen was born June 30, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA and was the daughter of William James and Victoria Anna (Bailey) Hollingshead. Helen was a homemaker for most of her life. She married the love of...

Katherine May Cantrell

Katherine May Cantrell

Apr 25, 2020

Katherine May Cantrell, age 90, longtime Coweta resident went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday evening, April 25, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK surrounded by her family. Katherine was born October 5, 1929 in Los Angeles, CA to Theodore and Lucille (Holbrick) Jensen. She had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Kathrine was a 1948...

Bertha Lee Hamilton

Bertha Lee Hamilton

Apr 24, 2020

On July 14, 1931 a beautiful baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hines in Batesville, Mississippi, Panola County.  They chose to name her Bertha Lee Hines.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age in Bethlehem Baptist Church in Batesville, Mississippi.

Bertha completed her education in Batesville, Mississippi. ...

Larry Gerald Frakes

Larry Gerald Frakes

Apr 24, 2020

Larry Gerald Frakes, age 60, longtime resident of Tulsa departed this life Friday morning, April 24, 2020 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.  Larry was born February 17, 1960 in Tulsa, OK and was the son of Bernard Eugene and Mary Leona (Smith) Frakes.  He graduated from East Central High School in Tulsa and then attended Okmulgee...

Johnny Lee Goree

Johnny Lee Goree

Apr 24, 2020

Johnny L. Goree was born on June 20, 1947 in Haskell, Oklahoma to Leon and Dora Mae (Jumper) Goree.  Mr. Goree went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 72.

Johnny was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Haskell, Oklahoma and later joined...

Patricia "Pj" Gardner

Patricia "Pj" Gardner

Apr 24, 2020

Patricia “PJ” Gardner, age 90, resident of Broken Arrow went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday afternoon, April 24, 2020 at her grandson’s residence in Broken Arrow, OK. PJ was born June 12, 1929 in Tulsa, OK to Charles Edmond and Euna Mae (Norrid) Goddard. She married the love of her life, Jerry Gardner on February 29,...

Gail Ann Charette

Gail Ann Charette

Apr 20, 2020

Gail Ann Charette, age 60, resident of Tulsa passed away Monday morning, April 20, 2020 at Coweta Manor Nursing Home in Coweta, OK. Gail was born January 17, 1960 in Tulsa, OK and was the daughter of Melford Dean and Betty Jane (Freeman) Shields.

There are no services planned for Gail.

Family and friends may...

Wesley Michael Hayes

Wesley Michael Hayes

Apr 19, 2020

Wesley Michael Hayes, age 48, departed this life on Sunday evening, April 19, 2020 in Muskogee, OK.  Wes was born September 7, 1971 in Muskogee, OK and was the son of James Michael and Polly Jean (Bias) Hayes.  He was a 1990 graduate of Coweta High School.  Wes attended Bacone College and Northeastern State University where he played college...

Annette Lynne Ivie

Annette Lynne Ivie

Apr 18, 2020

Annette Lynne Ivie, age 56, resident of Coweta went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, April 18, 2020 in Tulsa, OK.  Annette was born November 13, 1963 in Wagoner, OK and was the daughter of Lonnie Jay and Doris Ann (Dunn) Ivie.  She was a graduate of Coweta High School.  Annette enjoyed playing cards, reading, taking...

James J. Flesher

James J. Flesher

Apr 18, 2020

James J. Flesher, age 77, resident of Muskogee departed this life on Saturday evening, April 18, 2020 at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.  James was born on August 30, 1942 in Tulsa, OK and was the son of Walter and Maxine (Spurlock) Flesher.  He enjoyed fishing, singing, and playing his guitar.  He also loved country gospel music.

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Winona S. O'Reilly

Winona S. O'Reilly

Apr 16, 2020

Winona S. O’Reilly passed away Thursday, April 16th, 2020 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa at the age of 62. Winona was born September 21st, 1957 in Muskogee, OK to Winona Josephine Stafford and Charley Doyal Stafford. Winona married Jay John Mark O’Reilly August 27th, 1988, where they built a wonderful life together for 31 years married and...

Kathleen (Wagner)  Shepherd

Kathleen (Wagner) Shepherd

Apr 15, 2020

Kathleen (Wagner) Shepherd, age 75, resident of Coweta went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday evening, April 15, 2020 at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. Kathleen was born August 27, 1944 in Swifton, AR and was the daughter of Hershel Cletis and Alline Lavern (Bryant) Wagner. She married Jimmy Joe Shepherd and they had seven children....

Angeline Bickel

Angeline Bickel

Apr 14, 2020

Angeline Bickel, age 90, longtime Coweta resident went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday afternoon, April 14, 2020 at her home in Coweta, OK with her daughter at her bedside. Angeline was born July 12, 1929 in Broken Arrow and was the daughter of Lester and Willie (Ledbetter) Cobb. She married the love of her life, Ancil H....

Brenda  Kay Victory

Brenda Kay Victory

Apr 13, 2020

Brenda Kay Victory, age 63, Porter resident went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday afternoon, April 13, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee, OK. Brenda was born November 20, 1956 in Panama, OK and was the daughter of Marvin Everett Tanner and Georgia Mary (Clark) Hunter. She graduated from Coweta High School in 1974. Brenda married the...

Clifford  Leon Greene

Clifford Leon Greene

Apr 12, 2020

Clifford Leon Greene, age 92, longtime Coweta resident went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday afternoon, April 12th, 2020 at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK. Clifford was born February 26, 1928 in Coweta, OK. He was the son of Carl Edward Greene and Rosie Bell (Murray) Greene. Clifford was a member of the Boilermaker Union #592 until...

Freda  Estel Bates

Freda Estel Bates

Apr 11, 2020

Freda Estel Bates, age 92, longtime Broken Arrow resident went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday afternoon, April 11, 2020 at Broken Arrow Nursing Home in Broken Arrow, OK. Estel was born August 20, 1927 in Coweta, OK and was the daughter of Luther and Gladys Merle (Wilkinson) Keel. She attended school in Coweta. Estel married the love...

Dorvin H. "Arkie" Barnett

Dorvin H. "Arkie" Barnett

Apr 9, 2020

Dorvin H. Barnett, also known as "Arkie", age 75, resident of Porter went to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday morning, April 9, 2020 at Cornerstone Hospital in Muskogee, OK. Arkie was born July 4, 1944 in Chester, AR and was the son of James Gilford and Cora Lee (Cluck) Barnett. In 1973, he married the love of his...

Yanusya Zimin

Yanusya Zimin

Apr 8, 2020

Viewing for Yanusya Zimin will be from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Brown Funeral Home in Coweta, OK. A private family burial will be in Vernon Cemetery in Coweta. A memorial service celebrating Yanusya's life will be held at a later date. Yanusya Zimin, age 84, resident of Coweta went to be with her Lord and...

Diann  Elaine Stacy

Diann Elaine Stacy

Apr 8, 2020

Diann Elaine Stacy, age 70, resident of Wagoner went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday evening, April 8, 2020 in Broken Arrow, OK. Diann was born April 12, 1949 in Stratford, CA and was the daughter of Billy and Nadine (Payne) Whitley. She was a graduate of Tahlequah High School and Northeastern State University where she graduated with...

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