OBITUARIES

Jul 29, 2020

Dorothy L. Gilpin

1927 – 2020

Dorothy LaMae (Graeber) Gilpin was born December 3, 1927 to Ernest E. Graeber and Dora (Mitchell) Graeber in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She was a member of The First Baptist Church of Edmond. As a child she attended Rock Mound School and Edmond High School. Later she worked at the Wide...

Jul 25, 2020

Dr. Ross Stafford North

1930-2020

At age 90, Dr. Ross Stafford North, still teaching a course in Personal Evangelism for his beloved students at Oklahoma Christian University, finally headed to heaven, leaving behind a legacy that challenges us all to "Be There!" This humble servant of God lived an extraordinary life of influence for good....

Jul 25, 2020

Emogene Nieman

July 22, 1925 – July 25, 2020

Emogene Nieman, 95, of Edmond, OK died on July 25, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK. Emogene was born to James Homer Sharpe and Avis Eunice Jenkins on July 22, 1925 in Council Grove, Kansas. She attended Kansas State University. She was a member of PEO sisterhood...

Jul 21, 2020

Gary "Michael" Barrett

1949 – 2020

Although Mike was born in Lindsay, Oklahoma, he was raised in the small town of Wilson, Oklahoma. He graduated from Wilson High School as Valedictorian. He proceeded to Oklahoma State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in "Broadcasting". During this time, his parents, Jack & Dorothy Barrett and...

Jul 21, 2020

Dwain M. McFarland

1934 – 2020

Dwain McFarland, 85 of Beaver passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020 at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City surrounded by his family. He enjoyed a full and blessed life.

Dwain was born on December 21,1934 in Guymon, OK and attended Beaver High School. He married the...

Jul 20, 2020

John J. Hopper

1923-2020

John (Jack) Joseph Hopper peacefully passed away July 20, 2020 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was 97 at the time of his death. Jack was born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania on May 17, 1923 to Robert Carl and Mary Annette Hopper.

Jack graduated from Beaver Falls High School in...

Jul 20, 2020

Joan Kay Harshman

1936-2020

Services are pending in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Jul 20, 2020

Joshua Ryan McWhorter

1993 – 2020

Joshua Ryan McWhorter was born on July 13, 1993 and unexpectedly passed away on July 20, 2020 at the age of 27. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Les McWhorter, Sr.; his grammy, Marvel Reynolds and several close friends. Joshua is survived by his parents, Lisa McWhorter...

Jul 19, 2020

Melba Dee Erhart

1932-2020

Melba Dee (Brock) Erhart passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Melba was born in Stafford, Kansas on September 4, 1932, to Gilbert and Edith Dee (Dickson) Brock. When she was five years old the family moved from the farm south of Stafford, Kansas to St. John, Kansas. She was baptized...

Jul 19, 2020

Myron Ora Paddock "Pat"

1924-2020

Myron Ora Paddock, Pat to all who knew him, was a hard-working, loyal provider who loved to travel. He was born in Morrill, Nebraska on May 12, 1924 to Nial and Olive Able Paddock. He was a Major in the Air Force, retiring in 1962. He was a salesman at...

Jul 18, 2020

Tommy Leon Davis, Jr., a beloved father, husband, grandfather and frien d, died on Saturday, July 18, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 56. A diehard Oklahoma State Cowboys fan, Tommy was always proud to show his team spirit and kept his "pistols firing" throughout his last few months. He was a beloved staff member at Central Middle School...

Jul 17, 2020

John Van Reed Lyman

1939-2020

John Van Reed Lyman passed away on July 17, 2020 in Edmond, OK. He was born in Bronxville, NY on March 14, 1939 to Richard V.R. Lyman and Lois M. Lyman. He attended high school at Boothbay Region and was in the U.S. Coast Guard from March 1960 to March...

Jul 16, 2020

Terry Burt

1954 – 2020

We are gathered here today, to not only mourn the loss, but to celebrate the life, of Terry W. Burt. Terry was born Wednesday, February 3 rd , 1954 to George and Betty Burt, and he was one of two sons.

Terry is survived by his wife, Sallie...

Jul 15, 2020

John Schuyler Havens

January 6, 1931 – July 15, 2020

John Havens was born in Globe, Arizona and grew up in Gallup, New Mexico. His mother Beatrice Havens was a teacher and administrator in the Gallup schools. His father O.C. Havens was a businessman and a noted photographer. John graduated from the University of New...

Jul 13, 2020

Arthur D. Alexander

1929-2020

Arthur "Doyle" Alexander was born November 19 th , 1929 and died July 13th, 2020 at his home in Edmond. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Evelyn Alexander, his parents, Clifford...

Jul 12, 2020

Doyle Lee Beverly

1933-2020

Doyle Lee Beverly was born December 9, 1933, at Yuma, Colorado. He lived on a ranch and attended country school until going to high school at Yuma High School. He was an all-conference lineman for the Yuma Indians his senior year. After graduation he continued to work on the ranches and...

Jul 12, 2020

Curtis Demoin Cook

1952-2020

Curtis Cook,67, or Edmond, OK passed away July 12, 2020 in his home. He was born August 2, 1952 in Wichita Falls, Texas.  He attended Elementary School in Washita, OK in his early grades.  He graduated from Oolagah High School and earned his Bachelor's degree at USAO in Chickasha. He worked...

Jul 6, 2020

Robert G. Morrison, II

1960 – 2020

Services pending.

Jul 6, 2020

Anthony Robert Evans, Jr.

2003 – 2020

Anthony Robert Evans, Jr. (Bubba) was born Nov. 18, 2003 in Oklahoma City. He is survived by his parents, Anthony Evans, Sr. and Ashley Thomas and stepfather Richard Holmes; his sisters Victoria Holmes of Edmond, OK, Chloe Thomas of Edmond, OK, Shi-Anne Evans of Edmond, OK, Helayna Holmes...

Jul 6, 2020

Virginia Mae Franklin

1932-2020

Virginia Mae Franklin (nee Odom), also known as Deana, died on July 6, 2020. She was 87 years old. Virginia was born September 26, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the youngest of six children born to Oliver and Katherine (nee Perryman) Odom.

Virginia lived in Oklahoma City until the...