OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Edmond, OK

Peggy Lu Vorel

Peggy Lu Vorel

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...

Robert Dale Plumlee

Robert Dale Plumlee

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...

Jesse Murray, Jr.

Jesse Murray, Jr.

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...

Henry L. Cook

Henry L. Cook

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....

Edith Opal Avera

Edith Opal Avera

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...

Shelby D. Barnes

Shelby D. Barnes

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. ...

Jerry Lee Barber

Jerry Lee Barber

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...

Jack R. Collins

Jack R. Collins

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...

Esther Ozor

Esther Ozor

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,...

Marilyn Frances Murchison-Fancher

Marilyn Frances Murchison-Fancher

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...

Erie Emil Layton

Erie Emil Layton

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...

Odom Mcdaniel Jr.

Odom Mcdaniel Jr.

Aug 17, 2018

Odom McDaniel Jr.

July 9, 1933 – August 17, 2018

Odom McDaniel, Jr. was born in Vredenburg, Alabama on July 9, 1933 to Odom and Pauline McDaniel, and was their first of four children.  Shortly after his birth the family moved to Bogalusa, Louisiana where he grew up.  Growing up he had a variety of...

Alexandra “Ali” Mackenzie Smith

Alexandra “Ali” Mackenzie Smith

Aug 15, 2018

Alexandra "Ali" Mackenzie Smith

1996-2018

Our beautiful Alexandra "Ali" Mackenzie Smith left us for Heaven at 2:07 p.m., on Wednesday August 15, 2018. Ali was welcomed into this world as Alexandra Mackenzie Cook, by her mother, brother, and father, on April 3, 1996, at Mercy Hospital in OKC. Ali graduated from Edmond Memorial High School...

Brandon Kirk Brawley

Brandon Kirk Brawley

Aug 15, 2018

Brandon Kirk Brawley

1979-2018

Brandon Kirk Brawley was born January 16, 1979, in Boise City, OK, to Nathaniel "Nat" and Daureen (Conner) Brawley, and entered into eternal rest August 15, 2018, in Oklahoma City, OK, at the age of 39. He was raised and attended school in Keyes, OK, and graduated from Keyes High School...

Alan “Dean” Brinkoetter

Alan “Dean” Brinkoetter

Aug 12, 2018

Alan "Dean" Brinkoetter

August 20, 1953 – August 12, 2018

Alan "Dean" Brinkoetter passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Dean was born on August 20, 1953 to Lawrence M. and Vera Faye (Bell) Brinkoetter in Oklahoma City. Dean was diagnosed with early onset dementia...

Melvin Edward Baffrey

Melvin Edward Baffrey

Aug 11, 2018

Melvin Edward Baffrey

March 3, 1942 – August 11, 2018

Melvin Edward Baffrey was born March 10, 1942 and died peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Melvin was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Juanita(Call) Baffrey and father, John Edward Baffrey. Melvin had six sisters and is preceded in death...

Margaret A. Mckenzie

Margaret A. Mckenzie

Aug 8, 2018

Margaret A. McKenzie

1928-2018

Margaret Angeline Reinkemeyer McKenzie, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend died on August 8th, 2018 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Margaret was born on February 14 th , 1928 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She loved her Lord and Savior, and was very active in her church. She was a master gardener and...

Deana Jean Ellison Ginn

Deana Jean Ellison Ginn

Aug 8, 2018

Deana Jean Ellison Ginn

1954 – 2018

On August 8 th , 2018 just after 5pm, Deana Jean Ellison Ginn of Edmond, OK took her last breath while surrounded by her husband, 3 children, and numerous family and friends. She was born February 27 th , 1954 to Raymond and Juanita Ellison. Deana graduated from...

Margaret “Meg” Taylor

Margaret “Meg” Taylor

Aug 7, 2018

Margaret "Meg" Taylor

1964-2018

Margaret "Meg" Taylor, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2018 at the age of 53. Meg was born on December 24, 1964 in Newark, New Jersey. Meg was the most loving and giving person whose family was always put first while building a successful career...

Kenn Curtis Mccomb

Kenn Curtis Mccomb

Aug 6, 2018

Kenn Curtis McComb

1955 – 2018

Kenn Curtis McComb, 63, was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, on February 3, 1955. He is survived by his wife, Kathy McComb and two children, Katie McComb and Lee McComb and his wife Meredith. Also survived by his mother, Beverly McComb, and two sisters, Carly Crawford and her husband Gregg...

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