OBITUARIES

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 18, 2018

Morgan Boles

1984-2018

The world lost a beautiful wife, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend. She graduated Edmond North High School class of 2002. She played basketball for the Edmond Huskies. She went on to obtain her Bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University class of 2007. She majored in psychology and sociology. She enjoyed working information...

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 27, 2018

Robert "Bob"  Plumlee

1926-2018

Robert "Bob" Plumlee was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on August 26, 1926 to Monroe "Doc" and Alma (McDonald) Plumlee. He graduated from Poteau High School then served as a Tech Sergeant in the U.S. Army. Bob attended Northeastern State College in Tahlequah, OK, where he was a member of Sigma Tau...

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,...

Aug 21, 2018

Marilyn Frances Murchison-Fancher

1940-2018

Marilyn Frances Murchison-Fancher, 77 of Edmond, OK passed away on August 21, 2018 in Oklahoma City, OK. Marilyn was born on September 8, 1940 in Sheridan, AR to Julius and Velma Crutchfield. She was married to Jerrell Murchison until he passed away in 1989. She was then married to George Fancher...

Aug 18, 2018

Erie Emil Layton

1953-2018

Erie Emil Layton passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on July 1, 1953 to Emil and Zela Layton. He graduated from Enid High School in 1971 and began working at BNSF Railroad in 1978. He married Tammy Edwards on...