OBITUARIES

Sep 22, 2018

Ida Mae Mitchell Newton

1948-2018

Ida Newton, 70 passed away at 12:05pm at home on September 22, 2018.

Ida was born in Ellsworth, KS on June 7 th , 1948, the youngest of 5 children. She graduated from Lucas High School in 1966. After graduation she moved to Edmond, OK and started Rojas...

Sep 22, 2018

Brent David Hoig

1960-2018

Brent David Hoig was born in Houston, TX on July 18th, 1960 and passed away on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. Brent's family moved to Edmond, Oklahoma in 1964 where he spent many hours fishing, exploring, working, and making friendships that would last throughout his life. He attended Edmond schools and was...

Sep 22, 2018

David Christopher Ware

June 1, 1978 – September 22, 2018

This past weekend the world lost an incredibly caring person with a renowned corny sense of humor that brought joy to every person he came in contact with. David departed this life as he lived it–full of courage and a love for people. The beloved...

Sep 20, 2018

Wilford Burton Moberly

1926-2018

Wilford passed away surrounded by family on September 20, 2018. Born November 26, 1926 to Bryan and Daisy Moberly, at home in Canadian County. After graduation from Calumet High School, he served his  country in the Army for 2 years. After returning he married Margaret McCray on February 7 1947, which...

Sep 19, 2018

Betty Fay Potter

April 11, 1963 – September 19, 2018

Betty Fay Potter, loving mother and wife, age 55 of Meridian, Oklahoma died Wednesday, September 19, 2018, in her home from natural causes.

She leaves behind her husband of 22 years, Kelly Potter; daughters Misty Allen and Jennifer Collier; grandsons Riley Wynn and...

Sep 14, 2018

Heather Hennigan Wadley

June 4, 1980 – September 14, 2018

Heather Hennigan Wadley of Edmond, OK was born June 4, 1980 in Okmulgee, OK to Bill Edward and Patricia Lee Hennigan. She attended Okmulgee schools her entire life, graduating in 1998. She then attended the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 2002, and University of Oklahoma...

Sep 10, 2018

Robert Earl Wilson

1929-2018

On September 10th, 2018, Robert Earl Wilson went to be with his Lord. Robert was born in Edmond, Oklahoma to his parents James and Dolly Wilson. He was a graduate of Edmond High School. He received a two-year degree in Industrial Engineering from Oklahoma City University. Robert served in the Army...

Sep 8, 2018

Elizabeth Ann Perez

1944-2018

Elizabeth Ann Perez of Edmond, OK passed at the age of 74 on September 8, 2018 in Oklahoma City, OK.

She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph G. Perez of Edmond, OK and daughter-in-law, Catherine Perez of Cashion, OK.

Elizabeth is survived by daughter, Tiffany Perez...

Sep 7, 2018

Robert E. "Bob" Steele

December 29, 1936 – September 7, 2018

If heaven has a quiet corner, that's where you can now find Bob Steele.  He's on a bench somewhere, enjoying a new book or some "angel watching." Sure, he'll join in the worship (How could he not?)  but he's content to be in the...

Sep 2, 2018

Linda Jane Gerlach

1948-2018

Linda Jane Gerlach "Pooh or Ninny" was born May 23, 1948 to Ed and Minnie Newell. She graduated from Edmond Memorial High School in 1966, and married Truckie "Pops" Gerlach on January 28, 1967

Linda enjoyed cooking, gardening, and bowling and the many wonderful friends she made during that...

Aug 31, 2018

Robert "Bob" Sloane Orcutt

1932-2018

Bob died peacefully in his sleep, at home, after an extended illness on August 31, 2018. Bob was born April 10, 1932 in Oklahoma City to Allen Wood Orcutt and Georgina (Gene) Sloane Orcutt Howard.  He was the youngest of five children.

He graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy,...

Aug 30, 2018

Robert Otto Stiner

1926-2018

Robert Otto Stiner Jr., or 'Bob', as he was known by to most, departed the life he loved on August 30, 2018, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.   He was born on November 23, 1926 near Wynnewood, OK, the fifth of twelve children born to Robert Otto Stiner, Sr. and...

Aug 27, 2018

Peggy Lu Vorel

October 15, 1933-August 27, 2018

Peggy Lu Vorel passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018, after a long illness. Peggy was born on October 15, 1933, in Enid, Oklahoma to Edwin and Lois Beesing. She graduated from high school in Carrier, Oklahoma. Peggy was married to Emil Vorel for 63 years. They...

Aug 26, 2018

Jesse Murray, Jr.

1925-2018

Jesse Murray Jr. passed away peacefully in his home in Edmond OK on Sunday August 26 th 2018. Jesse was born in Cushing Oklahoma Oct. 8 th 1925 to Jesse Murray and Myrtle Alice (Phillips) Murray in Cushing Ok. Jesse started his career with SW Bell in July 1950 as a...

Aug 25, 2018

Henry L. Cook

1942-2018

Henry L. Cook, 76 of Edmond, Oklahoma went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, August 25, 2018, after battling Alzheimer's the last few years. He was born February 3, 1942 in Chickasha, OK to Olten and Vera Cook. Henry married Linda Darst on June 6, 1962 in Bucklin, Kansas....

Aug 25, 2018

Edith Opal Avera

May 8, 1929 – August 25, 2018

Edith Opal (Tracy) Avera was born May 8, 1926 in Gasoline, Texas the youngest of seven sisters.  She went to be with the Lord August 25, 2018. Married Leo Rex Avera on May 20, 1944. They ran the Rex theater in Sentinel,  Oklahoma. Later they...

Aug 25, 2018

Shelby D. Barnes

1927-2018

Dr. Shelby Dee Barnes, 90, passed away on August 25, 2018 at his home in Deer Creek.  Shelby was born on September 12, 1927, in Summerfield, OK, to Joseph Porter and Lucy Cordelia Barnes.  Their family was loving and close and, until recently, continued to get together annually in McAlester, OK. ...

Aug 23, 2018

Jerry Lee Barber

1954-2018

Jerry Lee Barber went to be with our Lord on August 23, 2018, at 63 years of age. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Waterloo Church of the Nazarene, 457 W. Waterloo...

Aug 23, 2018

Jack R. Collins

1935-2018

Jack Rodgers Collins passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Jack was born September 15, 1935 to Willis and Maxine Collins, and passed away August 23, 2018.  Jack served in the marines, and later owned Collins Well service.  Jack loved his family and playing golf.  After retirement Jack...

Aug 22, 2018

Esther Ozor

1958-2018

Esther Ngozi Ozor sadly departed this life and went on to the next during the early morning of August 22, 2018 at the age of 60 years. The funeral will be held Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Edmond, 1300 E. 33 rd St., Edmond,...