OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
Dennis Glenn Jones
Apr 13, 2026
Dennis Glenn Jones, 83, husband of 59 years to Helen, father, grandfather, long-time insurance representative and Edmond resident, passed from this life peacefully at home on Monday, April 13, 2026. Dennis was born on March 14, 1943, to Roscoe and Lillian Jones in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He attended all grades in Okmulgee and graduated high school with the class of 1961....
Frank B. Hamar
Apr 12, 2026
Frank B. Hamar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 12, 2026 at the age of 86. Born in Clovis, New Mexico, Frank led a life filled with love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to his family, especially his high school sweetheart and wife, Ava, with whom he shared over 68 wonderful years of marriage.
A true...
Col. Gerald Lee Wright
Apr 12, 2026
(Ret.) Colonel Gerald Lee Wright passed away peacefully in Edmond, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 12, 2026, of natural causes. He was 89 years old and was surrounded by people who loved him very much.
Gerald was born on a farm on May 13, 1936, near Hurley, Missouri to Mary and Kenneth Wright. His early years were spent on the dairy farm...
Karlene Jo Paulson
Apr 11, 2026
Karlene was a devoted mother and grandmother who found her greatest joy in her family. She was especially proud of her sons, Sammy and Matthew, and her grandsons, Zane and Wyatt Paulson. She shared a close and loving bond with her daughters-in-law, Suzie and Erin Paulson, whom she treated as her own daughters.
Karlene loved quilting and cross-stitching, especially Fall and...
Paul Wayne Whaley
Apr 11, 2026
Paul Wayne Whaley, 77, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, intellect, and deep love for his family. Born on December 9, 1948, in Duncan, Oklahoma, he was the son of Hazel (Coulter) and John Whaley. Wayne grew up in various towns across Oklahoma and West Texas, spending most of...
Wanda Louise Rollins
Apr 10, 2026
Wanda Louise Rollins passed peacefully at her home on April 10, 2026, at the age of 89, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Born July 11, 1936, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Goldie Overfelt. Her family moved to Arkansas City, Kansas, where Louise graduated high school. She married Windle Rollins in July of 1954, and celebrated their 71st Anniversary last year. They...
Linda Lee Cotton
Apr 9, 2026
Linda Lee Cotton of Edmond Ok was born August 19, 1940, in Kansas City Missouri. She passed away in her home on April 9, 2026. She was preceded in death by her mother Nadine Orr, her father Leo Orr, her ex husband Don Cotton and her son David Cotton. She is survived by her son Don Cotton and daughter Chris...
Jane Falk
Apr 9, 2026
On April 9, 2026, after 95 years Jane Reeves Falk decided to leave her mortal body and go to that place that Jesus promised He was preparing for us. John 14:2-3. I can image the joy of meeting her Savior in person and reuniting with her husband Dick of 62 years.
Jane was the third child of Richard Wayne Reeves and...
Freeda Mae Breeding
Apr 7, 2026
Services for Freeda will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Teal Creek Senior Living, 13501 N Bryant Ave, Edmond, OK 73013.
Julia M Maisch
Apr 6, 2026
Julia Marie (Self) Maisch of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on April 6, 2026 after a brief illness.
Julia was born on October 19, 1970, to Fred and Marilyn Self in Oklahoma City. She was the 3rd of their 4 children. She grew up outside of Oklahoma City. She always described her childhood as “wonderful”. Julia graduated Little Axe High School in...
Larena Mae Krewall
Apr 6, 2026
Larena Mae Kroeker Krewall, age 86, passed away Monday, April 6, following a battle with cancer.
Larena was born on November 25, 1939, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Sam and Lydia Kroeker. She attended Corn Bible Academy and earned a degree in education from Southwestern State College. She later completed her Master of Public Health at the University of Oklahoma in 1985.
In...
Tommy Martin Hopkins
Apr 4, 2026
Tommy Martin Hopkins passed peacefully at home on April 4th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. He lived a life devoted to providing for his loved ones and left a legacy of duty, discipline, responsibility, and love.
Tom was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma, on March 19th, 1956, as the third of four children to Harold...
William Riley Frisbie Jenks
Apr 2, 2026
William Riley Frisbie Jenks, known to all as Riley, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by the love of family and the legacy of a life well lived.
Riley was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Sally, and a proud father to Sheryl Meeuwsen, Tracy Meeuwsen, and Meggan Jenks. He was a cherished grandfather to Shaun...
Jeanette Carol Wheeler
Apr 2, 2026
Jeanette Carol Wheeler was born on November 7th, 1947, in Oklahoma City and was called home to be with the Lord on April 2nd, 2026. Jeanette was the oldest of 4 children born to beloved parents, Leon and Mina Lou Oswalt.
Upon graduating from high school from Northeast, she enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma where she ultimately received a...
Marvin Dale Cheynet
Mar 30, 2026
Obituary to come at a later date.
No services are scheduled at this time.
James Walter Ruskowski
Mar 29, 2026
James Walter Ruskowski
James (Jim) Walter Ruskowski was born to Hazel and Walter Ruskowski on July 24, 1945, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. After his dad was discharged from the army after World War 2, Walter took the family to the greater Chicagoland area, moving just across the Indiana state line to Munster, Indiana.
The Ruskowski family was a committed Christian family serving...
Bobby Gene Arnold
Mar 28, 2026
Bobby Gene Arnold, age 87, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1938.
Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his loving wife, Rita Arnold of Edmond; his daughter, Carol Arnold of Edmond; his son, Chris Arnold and daughter-in-law Leigh Ann Arnold of Edmond; his grandchildren,...
Dr. Melvin Othal Whittington, Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
Dr. Melvin Othal Whittington, Jr., peacefully transitioned to his eternal home in the arms of Jesus on March 27, 2026, following a courageous struggle with Aphasia and Parkinson’s disease. His contributions to others as an educator, minister and counselor were exemplary.
Dr. “Mel” or Dr. “Whit,” as he was fondly referred to by colleagues, students, patients, and friends, was born August...
Terry Dean Mitchell
Mar 26, 2026
Terry Dean Mitchell, 73, of Edmond, OK passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, surrounded by his family who love and miss him dearly.
Born on April 11, 1952, in Duncan, OK to Betty Lou Caton (22) and the late Wayne Terrial Mitchell (24), who tragically passed away in a car accident 6 months prior to his birth. Terry would go...
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