Coke County Obituary Records
Coke County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Robert Lee, Texas. This small West Texas county is located in the Concho Valley region west of Abilene. Death records date from 1903. Whether you need a certified death certificate for a family member, want to search obituary notices from the Robert Lee area, or are tracing ancestors in this region, this page explains the local clerk process and the state-level resources available for Coke County records.
Coke County Overview
Coke County Clerk Death Records
The Coke County Clerk's office in Robert Lee serves as the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Coke County from 1903 to the present are held here. The clerk processes requests in person and by mail. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 193, records less than 25 years old require qualified applicant status. Records older than 25 years are available to the public.
Because Coke County has a small population and limited local resources, the Texas DSHS online system is often the fastest option for ordering death certificates. The county clerk also handles property records, marriage records, and other official documents.
| Office | Coke County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 150, Robert Lee, TX 76945 |
| Phone | (325) 453-2631 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Searching Coke County Obituaries
Order Coke County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. For genealogy, FamilySearch at familysearch.org has indexed Texas death records including entries from West Texas counties like Coke. The Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov holds microfilm of early county vital records. Obituary notices from the Robert Lee area appear on Legacy.com at legacy.com.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Coke County death records from 1903. Ordering online is often faster than a mail request to the county clerk.
Requesting Coke County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Coke County Clerk, P.O. Box 150, Robert Lee, TX 76945. Additional copies cost $4 each when ordered at the same time. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are listed at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Coke County Obituary Records
Coke County death records from the early 1900s reflect the ranching and farming character of the Concho Valley. The county sits along the Colorado River in West Texas. Early certificates often list occupation and burial location, which can guide genealogical searches. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records including Coke County. FamilySearch includes indexed Texas death collections covering this region. Local cemetery associations around Robert Lee also maintain burial records useful for family research.
The Coke County Clerk's website provides information on vital records requests and county services in Robert Lee.
The Coke County Clerk in Robert Lee maintains death certificates and vital records for this West Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Coke County Death Records
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 193.003, death certificates must be filed within 10 days. Coke County records under 25 years are restricted per Chapter 193. Older records are public. Section 193.007 covers delayed registration. The DSHS at dshs.texas.gov/vs/death maintains the statewide index including Coke County entries.
Coke County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (325) 453-2631, order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, and search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Recent obituaries appear on Legacy.com.
Nearby Counties
Coke County is located in the Concho Valley of West Texas along the Colorado River.