OBITUARIES

Jun 19, 2018

Richard Lee Jones

1935-2018

Richard was born in Ashland, Oklahoma on January 20, 1935 to Walter and Ruby Dunn Jones. He completed his earthly race at age 83 at home surrounded by his family on June 19, 2018. He fought a hard battle with Alzheimer's for several years. Richard dedicated his life to God's mission...

Jun 17, 2018

Betty Jo "Boots" Dutcher

1931-2018

On June 17, 2018, our beloved wife, Mom and Grammy departed this life a few weeks shy of her 87 th birthday. She was at home with her husband and son by her side.

Betty was born on July 11, 1931 in Britton, OK and was the daughter...

Jun 14, 2018

Jeffery L. Atchison

1965-2018

On June 14, 2018, Jeffery Lynn Atchison, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and dear friend, passed away suddenly at the age of 52. Jeff will be forever remembered by his wife, best friend, and soul-mate, Jamie. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother-in-law, uncle, words with friends opponent, tye-dye wearer, listener,...

Jun 12, 2018

William Mark Northcutt

1951-2018

William Mark Northcutt was born September 20, 1951 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Winston and Lydia Northcutt. From a young age, Mark shared his dad's passion for music. When Cement lost their band program in 1963, Mark's dad was instrumental in establishing an extra-curricular band, originally known as the "Dukes of Dixieland"...

Jun 11, 2018

Marie Loafman

1926-2018

Mary Marie Loafman was born December 17, 1926, near Chickasha, Oklahoma and left this world June 11, 2018, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Wayne Loafman; her parents, Herman and Mary Ragland; sister, Irene Thompson, one niece, one nephew and one great-grandson. Marie graduated...

Jun 10, 2018

Austin Alva Griffin

1996-2018

Austin Alva Griffin, 21, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic accident on June 10, 2018. Austin was born in Oklahoma City on August 1, 1996 to Ann Marie Bearden and John Michael Griffin. He graduated from Edmond Memorial High School, after which he began studying culinary arts.

Austin was...

Jun 9, 2018

Helen Louise Jackson

1946-2018

Helen Louise Jackson, 72, of Edmond, OK took her seat in heaven on Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born May 24, 1946 in Mannford, OK to Hallie and Dixie Nix. Helen lived most of her life in Edmond, OK where she enjoyed writing for the Edmond Sun and many years...

Jun 8, 2018

Ronnie Patterson

1958-2018

Ronnie Patterson lost his battle with brain cancer on June 8 th , 2018. Although the cancer consumed his life for the past two years, he doesn't want to be remembered for his disease, or struggles he had during his illness. Rather, he wants everyone to remember he was a loving husband,...

Jun 6, 2018

Ellen L. Chambers

1935-2018

Ellen L. (Germann) Chambers passed away on June 6 th , 2018, surrounded by her family. Ellen was born on May 18, 1935, in Pawnee, Illinois, to Clifford and Betty (Willoughby) Germann. She graduated from Pawnee High School and then worked as a telephone operator in Taylorville, Illinois. She married Bob...

Jun 2, 2018

Dorotha "Dot" Louise Every

1927-2018

Dorotha Louise (Dot) Every was born in Valley Center, Kansas on September 19, 1927. She was the second of four children born to Vern and Della Knox. She died on June 2, 2018 at age 90.

She grew up on farms during the Depression. At age 13 she...

Jun 2, 2018

Richard Thomas "Tom" Cowling

1935-2018

Richard Thomas (Tom) Cowling, the son of Frank and Alice Cowling, was born on January 7, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away on June 2, 2018 at the age of 83.

Tom was a star athlete that led him to play football at William Jewel College....

May 31, 2018

Videl Earley

1921-2018

Videl (Vi) F. Earley passed away on May 31, 2018 at her home. She was born June 25, 1921. She married Richard (Dick) Earley in 1946. They had a great happy life together. Vi is survived by three children: Linda, Pat, and Rick all of Edmond. Vi was voted "Sunniest Neighbor" in...

May 30, 2018

Lavona "Mae" Roe

1939-2018

LaVona Mae Roe was born on July 4, 1939 and went to meet her Lord on May 30, 2018. She was born in Longrun, Missouri, and at age 10 moved to Washington, Oklahoma. On July 4, 1959 she married Wesley Roe. The Fourth of July is a special time for the...

May 28, 2018

Kenneth Earl Phillips

1927-2018

Ken Phillips was born on September 28, 1927 in Oklahoma City to Chandler Phillips and Della May (Frew) Phillips, who were pioneers in settling in Oklahoma Territory. He died on May 28, 2018. He was the youngest of 13 siblings.

Ken served in the Coast Guard and the Army...

May 17, 2018

Donnella Sue Wheat

1932-2018

Donnella Sue Wheat died at age 85 on May 17, 2018 after a long illness.

She was a member of the Edmond Church of Christ since 1972 when the family moved to Edmond.  Her life revolved around her family and church.

She loved decorating, reading and basketball. ...

May 17, 2018

Doris Darlene Crowe Koone-July 30, 1940 – May 17, 2018

Doris (Dorie) was born on July 30, 1940 to Kavanaugh and Lois Crowe.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kavanaugh and Lois Crowe, her loving husband of 56 years, Timothy Koone, a sister, Kavanell McKee, a granddaughter, Caitlin Clemons and a great granddaughter,...

May 17, 2018

Matthew Helms

1992-2018

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK.

May 14, 2018

Oliver Jo Mitchell

2018

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 14, 2018 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK.

May 13, 2018

Geraldine "Jeri" Turner

1930-2018

Jeri was born in Apache, OK to Earnest and Viola Walling on February 21, 1930, and died May 13, 2018, at the age of 88 while living at the Veraden in Edmond, OK. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1948 and attended Cameron College. On June 13, 1953, Jeri married...

May 12, 2018

Helen Groat

1932-2018

Helen was born January 18, 1932 in Bray, Oklahoma and went to be with her LORD on May 12, 2018. She lived in the Edmond area for about 25 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry Emmett and Florence Potts, brother Truman Potts and sister Lillian Huddleston. She was...