OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
Linda Nelle Swales-Smith
Jun 13, 2026
Full obituary to come.
To celebrate Linda's life a service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Reed McNeely
Jun 8, 2026
Dennis Reed McNeely was born on October 2, 1953, to Donna (Hanan) McNeely and TJ McNeely, in Stillwater Oklahoma. After TJ’s military stations in Georgia and New Jersey, where Reed was joined by siblings Karen and Steve, respectively, the family settled in Oklahoma City. Reed grew up in Warr Acres and attended Putnam City Schools. He was an active member...
Ronald Lynn Raisley
Jun 7, 2026
Ronald Lynn Raisley was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, to Orville and Thelma (Pflugh) Raisley. Ron graduated from Clarion-Limestone High School in 1968 and then proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his military service, Ron built a life centered on perseverance and dedication. He pursued higher education by earning a Bachelor of Science...
Rosemary Ann Watson
Jun 7, 2026
Rosemary Ann Yeager Watson, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, colleague, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on April 19, 1945, to Andrew and Hazel Yeager, both of whom preceded her in death. She was married to Simon Wayne Watson on October 25, 1969.
Rosemary dedicated her life to caring for others...
Robert "Paco" Wayne Stubblefield
Jun 6, 2026
Robert Wayne (Paco) Stubblefield was born on August 12,1961 in Boise City Oklahoma to John Robert and Joan Stubblefield. He had an older sister, Donita Jeanette (Stubblefield) Henley.
He had many challenges to face in life and was helped along the way by many in the community, friends, family and professionals.
Everyone knew him by his nickname, Paco, which his dad gave...
Martha Emma Nocker
Jun 3, 2026
Martha E. Nocker (Blume), age 86, of Edmond, OK, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, June 3, 2026, at Oklahoma Heart Hospital after a courageous battle with heart disease.
Martha was born on August 7, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas to Edward Earl and Della Mae Blume. Martha grew up in Lytle, Texas, where she met her husband James C. Nocker,...
Mona Ruth Richardson
Jun 2, 2026
Mona Ruth Richardson, beloved daughter, wife and mother, was an only child born December 15,1932 to Carl and Pearl Spenner of Ringwood, Oklahoma. She grew up in Ringwood before attending college at Northwest Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma. While there, she met and married Verlin Homer Richardson of Gage, Oklahoma in 1951.
She spent most of her adult life in...
Vickie Lynn Hicks
May 29, 2026
Vickie Lynn Hicks went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2026. Born September 1, 1951, to Bill and Mollie Wallace in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the eldest of their three children. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1969 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Memphis State University.
Vickie began her career as...
Barbara Ann Layne
May 27, 2026
Barbara Ann (Tinnin) Layne passed away at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City on the morning of May 27, 2026, at the age of 63.
Barbara was born on August 28, 1962, in Flint, Michigan. She was a devoted homemaker for over 40 years, during many of which she lived in constant pain. She enjoyed collecting Precious Moments and Snoopy figurines,...
Mary Margaret Russell
May 25, 2026
Mary Margaret Russell, 96, of Edmond, Oklahoma, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026. Margaret was born Dec. 2, 1929, in Oklahoma City to Helen and Lloyd C. Boatright. After graduating from Classen High School, she attended Oklahoma A&M College (OSU) and then earned her Bachelor's degree in education from Central...
Frank Peter Schmittner
May 23, 2026
Frank Peter Schmittner, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 at Integris Baptist hospital. Frank was born June 24, 1944 in New York City, New York to Peter and Marie Schmittner. Frank grew up alongside his sister Joan (Stengel), when they were not fighting , like siblings often do, he was especially protective of her. During...
Glenda Mardell Irvin
May 21, 2026
Glenda Mardell Irvin of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed on to her heavenly reward on May 21st, 2026. Glenda was born August 4, 1949 to Carl & May Burnham in Iberia, Missouri. In the spring of 1967, Glenda met her forever love, Larry, at the Snackette in Dixon, Missouri. They were married on June 21st, 1969 and have been blessed with...
Terry Lee Foley
May 19, 2026
Terry Lee Foley, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home this week. Born on November 17, 1954, in Aberdeen, Maryland, Terry lived a life that was larger than life itself — full of laughter, music, hard work, generosity, and love for the people around him.
He is survived by his children, Katelinn Joan (Foley) Waller, Courtney Lee (Foley) Patin, and...
James Neal McWilliams
May 19, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James “Jimmy” Neal McWilliams, who departed this life peacefully on May 19, 2026, at the age of 88. James was born on August 12, 1937, in Eddy, Oklahoma, to James H. and Alpha N. McWilliams. Through his journey of life, he touched many lives with his wisdom, humor, and an...
Sue Carol Staton
May 17, 2026
Sue Carol Staton, born December 12, 1936 in Ada, OK, and died peacefully in Edmond, OK on May 17, 2026 surrounded by family, at the age of 89. Sue is survived by her daughter, Sharra Staton Beard and husband Gary of Edmond, OK; her son, Rev. Michael Staton and wife Deborah of Soldonta, AK; grandchildren, John Beard, Stephen Staton and...
Wanda G. Meritt
May 17, 2026
Wanda Gene Meritt was born on May 19, 1944, and passed peacefully at home on May 17, 2026, just two days before what would have been her 82nd birthday. She leaves behind a legacy not measured in years, but in the countless lives she touched, the love she gave without condition, and the family she cherished with her whole heart.
Wanda...
Shelli Vawn (Dixon) Reid
May 17, 2026
Shelli Dixon Reid, age 64, passed away on May 17, 2026, in the comfort of her home. She was born on April 13, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Shelli was a true warrior—courageous and strong in her battle with cancer—and she was ready to join her loved ones in Heaven.
Shelli lived a wonderful life and felt truly blessed and grateful...
Fields Borwick
May 15, 2026
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, OK.
Services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK. Interment is to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery located at 13400 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK...
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