All Obituaries

Phillip Dewayne Howell, 60, passed from this life September 9th, 2021 at the Henryetta Medical Center.  Phillip was born July 3, 1961 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Herman Homer and Jimmie (Morgan) Howell. Phillip graduated from Checotah High School in 1980.  Phillip and Donna were married October 10, 1989.  He loved to fish, hunt and tinker in his shop working on tractors.  He had all kinds of farm animals he cared for.  But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his...

Bobbie Rae Karr Lerblance, 83, of Checotah, OK was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 7th 2021 in Muskogee. She was born March 2nd, 1938 to John and Lue Vena (Hood) Karr. She was one of eight children. She graduated from Checotah High School in 1956. Bobbie married Andrew ‘Frank’ Lerblance Sr. on May 17, 1958 at the First Baptist Church Parsonage in Checotah, Ok. Bobbie’s first job was as a waitress at Katy Café. This is also where she met her future...

Randell Lee Reeves, Sr. 76, of Checotah, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home. Randell was born on June 22, 1945, in Checotah, Oklahoma the son of Delmer and Laura Olean (Cowan) Reeves.  He graduated from Eufaula High School in 1963.  He was a member of the Army National Guard. In 1967, Randell married Elizabeth Avants in Eufaula from this union came two children.  Randell attended Connors and Northeastern State University liking just 8 hours to...

 Susan Marie Lackey (Susie) passed away on Sept 4 2021. She was born on June 28 1963 in Tulsa ok, to James & Vera (Marlene) Short. She attended Broken Arrow High School were she was in band and pep club and even showed a jersey calf in the FFA . She attended Broken Arrow Beauty College, where it was noted from family members that she gave the best perm ever! She absolutely loved the outdoors and fishing and also loved rock collecting (her favorite stone was lapis lazuli).She passed...

Clarice Ellen Swarer, 56, passed from this life to her eternal home September 3rd, 2021.  She was born July 8th, 1965, in Ward County, Texas to Dewey and Ellen (Pearson) Swarer. Clarice attended school in Coweta, Oklahoma but was disabled her entire life.  She enjoyed word puzzles and loved dogs.  She made all kinds of beaded arts and crafts.  She was a collector of everything.  Clarice and Rita Proppshad been roommates for over 25 years.  They both lost their...

  Rita Gail Propps, 61, passed from this life September 2, 2021. Rita was born March 2, 1960, in Cordell, Oklahoma to Lowell and Ila (Dansby) Propps. Rita graduated from the Eisenhower high school in Lawton, Oklahoma.  She was a collector of everything, especially anything related to Mickey Mouse and Elvis Presley.  She had over 200 Beanie Babies in her collection.    Even though Rita was disabled most of her life, she cared for her mentally challenged friend...

Richard Brian "Ricky" Burns passed from this life on Monday, August 30th, 2021 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.  He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 30th, 1962 to Robert and Joyce (Bingham) Burns.  He was one of ten children. Ricky had an intelligent mind that was always interested in learning.  He was a very hard worker and would do anything to help someone.  He loved nature spending time hiking and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister,...

 Loyise Moore Bishop, 69, of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on August 29, 2021.  She was born January 24, 1952, in Atoka, Oklahoma, the daughter of Odis Moore and Panzy (Adams) Lafaver.  Loyise grew up in Oklahoma City where she attended school.       Loyise was married to Glen Bishop for twelve years and worked as an apartment manager.  She loved casino gaming and gardening, especially flowers. She had a bubbly personality and never met a stranger.  ...