OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
James Lee Rowton, Jr.
Apr 30, 2025
James Lee Rowton, Jr.
1958 – 2025
James Rowton (Jim) 67, passed from this life on April 30, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In death, as in life, his wife was by his side.
James Lee Rowton, Jr. was born February 16, 1958, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to James Lee and Mary Mae Rowton,...
Richard Eugene Whitman
Apr 30, 2025
Richard Eugene "Dick" Whitman
1930 – 2025
Richard Eugene Whitman, known to all as "Dick," passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 95.
He was born on January 23, 1930, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to Elizabeth Sallee Whitman and Harry Daniel Whitman. He spent his early years on the family...
Mary “Linda” Huddleston
Apr 28, 2025
Mary "Linda" Huddleston
1952 – 2025
Marie Ann Huddleston known to most by Linda.
She was born on March 3, 1952, in Vernon, Texas and gained a new life with God's love on April 28, 2025. Her final days were spent surrounded with love and comfort by those who cherished her most. She...
Loney Ray Krumm
Apr 28, 2025
Loney Ray Krumm, 81, passed away on April 28, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of his immediate family.
Loney was born February 5, 1944, in Leavenworth, Kansas to Fred and Gertrude Krumm. He was raised in nearby Lansing, Kansas where he graduated from Lansing High School in 1962. In 1970, he married the love of...
Christa Rochelle Hensley
Apr 28, 2025
Christa Rochelle Hensley, 50, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 19, 1975, in Oklahoma City, OK, Christa was a devoted wife, mother, friend, and follower of Christ, whose warmth and kindness touched countless lives.
Christa grew up in Harrah, OK, where she...
Susan Hood
Apr 28, 2025
Susan Hood
March 15, 1957 – April 28, 2025
Obituary Pending.
A Graveside Service will be held at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, Oklahoma on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
James Bennett Miles
Apr 27, 2025
James Bennett Miles
1957 – 2025
James Bennett Miles, 68, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on April 27, 2025, after a lifelong and courageous battle with diabetes and then heart disease, surrounded by the love of Christ and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Jessie Miles and his brother,...
Carla Marie Purvine
Apr 26, 2025
On a rainy afternoon, Carla Marie Purvine, of Edmond, OK, passed away in an automobile accident, she was 56 years old. Carla was born on January 27, 1969, and left our lives far too early on that fateful day, April 26, 2025. She was born to Marie Pope and Bobby Williams of Okmulgee, OK.
In her youth,...
Betty Dolores Smith
Apr 26, 2025
Betty Dolores Smith, age 83, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1941, in Warren, Oklahoma, to Charles Timothy McConnico and Katie Lea McConnico (Shockler). Betty's life was one marked by deep faith, unwavering love, and a heart devoted to serving others. On June 11, 1961, Betty married the love...
David Gulick
Apr 25, 2025
David Lawrence Gulick passed away on April 25, 2025, at his home. He was 67 years old.
Born on June 29, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, David lived a life defined by hard work, fun, integrity, and quiet strength. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Valerie, whom he loved to travel with.
David worked...
Stephen Christopher Tims
Apr 24, 2025
Stephen Christopher Tims
1976 – 2025
Stephen Christopher Tims (Chris) was born July 29, 1976 in Edmond, Oklahoma and passed away on April 24, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Chris attended elementary school in Edmond Public Schools followed by middle school and high school at Deer Creek Schools. He attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah,...
Herbert Neal Listen
Apr 24, 2025
Herbert Neal Listen was born on April 2, 1935, to Carl V. Listen and Doris Logdons Listen at his grandparents' home on 2 nd street. He was raised his entire life at 15 th and Bryant.
He graduated from Edmond High School in 1954 and went to work for the County District 3 Highway in 1955 for...
Gladys J. Anderson
Apr 23, 2025
Gladys J. Anderson
Gladys was born September 16, 1929, to Dolen Leonard Thatcher and Martha Lillian Thatcher in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the second of three daughters. Her family moved to Ringling, Oklahoma when Gladys was five years old. She attended Mountain Home School (at Ringling) and graduated High School there in 1947 as Valedictorian of her class. Upon...
La Roi Woods
Apr 22, 2025
La Roi Woods, 83, passed away on April 22, 2025, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma. In death, as in life, his beloved wife was by his side.
Huie La Roi Woods was born May 1, 1941, in Goose Creek, Texas, to Huie and Melba Woods. Born with complications, doctors predicted he wouldn't live. But his father...
Kevin William Chrisman
Apr 21, 2025
Kevin William Chrisman
1991 – 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Kevin. He left us far too soon at the age of 34. His kind soul, warm smile, sweet dimples, and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him.
Born at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio,...
Russel Daniel Wenger
Apr 21, 2025
Russel Daniel Wenger
1939 – 2025
No services to be held at this time.
Kristi Johnson Starr
Apr 20, 2025
Kristi Michelle Johnson was born in Austin, Texas on September 11, 1970. She is the daughter of William (Bill) and Drusilla (Dru) Johnson. She is survived by her husband Brian and their children; Joshua and his wife Katy, Caleb and his wife Caitlin, and Rachel. She is also survived by her brother Brad, by many members of her beloved...
Edward Archie Kirkham
Apr 20, 2025
Edward Archie Kirkham
1938 – 2025
Edward Archie Kirkham went into the arms of his Lord on Easter Sunday at 2:35 pm. He was at home surrounded by his family.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and Juanita enjoyed many things together. He loved traveling and taking his grandchildren on...

