OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Edmond, OK

Charles M. Tallon

Charles M. Tallon

Jun 20, 2015

Charles M. Tallon

1932 – 2015

We mourn the loss but celebrate the life of Charles Marion Tallon, who went to be with his Savior in heaven on June 20, 2015. Marion was born on May 10, 1932, in Tishomingo, OK. He graduated from Terral High School in 1951 and married his high school sweetheart,...

Mike G. Roland Jr.

Mike G. Roland Jr.

Jun 19, 2015

We are celebrating the life of Mike G. Roland Jr. The family will greet friends on Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home and will have a Graveside service at 10:00 a.m. Friday June 19, 2015, at Prairie Chapel Cemetery, Ponca City.

Cecil L. Pullen “C.L.”

Cecil L. Pullen “C.L.”

Jun 18, 2015

C.L. Pullen

1923-2015

On the morning of June 18, 2015, Vern, "Big Daddy" Pullen, 91 years of age, went to be with our Lord. He was born in Foss, Oklahoma, and spent his childhood years in Elk City. At the age of 19 he served in the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover. At the age...

Luther Whitfield Marks, Iii

Luther Whitfield Marks, Iii

Jun 18, 2015

L. Whit Marks, III 1926-2015 Luther Whitfield Marks III, —Whit, Dr. Marks, Shike, Dad, Daddy, Grandfather, Far-Far, Yé Ye (爷 爷) — born November 2, 1926, in Fairfax, OK. Died June 18, 2015 in Oklahoma City.  Second son of Luther W. Marks Jr. and Alice McCaulley Marks. Attended Edmond Public Schools, graduating in 1945 from Edmond High School. Entered the...

Harold George Flinn

Harold George Flinn

Jun 14, 2015

Harold George Flinn 1932-2015

After years of suffering from many medical ailments, Harold George "Bud" Flinn went to be with the Lord peacefully in the company of family and friends on June 14, 2015 at the age of 82 in Edmond, OK. He was born on Sept. 26, 1932 in Chicago, IL; but was raised by his...

Geraldine Priest

Geraldine Priest

Jun 13, 2015

Fairy Geraldine Boling Priest of Edmond, OK, was born November 10 th , 1930, and passed peacefully from her Earthly home, surrounded by her family, on June 13 th , 2015. She was born to Samuel and Leona Boling. Geraldine became a graduate of Deer Creek High School where she was an avid basketball player. Following graduation, she met and...

Bill And Helen Hogan

Bill And Helen Hogan

Jun 12, 2015

Bill – September 10, 1926-June 12, 2015 Helen – January 14, 1928-June 13, 2015 Bill and Helen Hogan passed away within hours of each other; It was the final chapter to a love story that stretched 66 years. The Hogan family will be holding private family services. Bill was born on September 10, 1926, in Grove, Oklahoma. He was a...

Lori Lynn Yurich

Lori Lynn Yurich

Jun 12, 2015

Lori L. Yurich 1957-2015 Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2015  at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel, Edmond, OK. Full obituary to be posted at a later date.

James Edward Duncan

James Edward Duncan

Jun 10, 2015

James Edward Duncan July 6, 1931 – June 10, 2015

Our beloved Dad, husband, mentor and friend James Edward Duncan passed away into Glory on June 10, 2015. Memorial services held at 10:00 am Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Heritage Baptist Church 14317 North Council Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73142.

Gratia Lee Bowen

Gratia Lee Bowen

Jun 9, 2015

Gratia Lee Bowen 1921-2015 Gratia Lee Bowen died 09 June 2015. Gratia was born to Ernest and Clemie Lee Dome on Oct. 12, 1921, in Natura, Okmulgee Co., OK. She moved to Edmond with parents about 1930, and grew up in Edmond with sisters Valeta Ruth and Martha Sue. She graduated from Edmond H.S. in 1938; and from Central State...

Ivye Christine Davies

Ivye Christine Davies

Jun 9, 2015

Ivye Christine Davies 1923-2015 August 15, 1923 – June 9, 2015. Ivye Christine, 91, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2015; the daughter of Carl Valmer and Ruth Pearl (Lockhart) Arnold. Ivye was born in Dustin, Oklahoma. As a teenager, Ivye loved to sing in church with sisters Audrey Mae and Jeannie and aunt Hazel. She graduated...

Wanda Fern Rose

Wanda Fern Rose

Jun 8, 2015

Wanda Fern Rose

1928 – 2015

Wanda Fern Rose, 86, was born in Edmond, OK, on July 20, 1928. After a lengthy illness, she went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 8, 2015.

She was a daughter of the late Walter G. McCauley and Otho E. (Decker) McCauley....

Sydney Whitley Murray

Sydney Whitley Murray

Jun 3, 2015

Sydney Whitley Murray August 24, 2000 – June 3, 2015 Our Baby Sydney. Precious daughter of Robert & DeAnna Murray, sister to Madisyn and Cassidy left to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Creative beyond our understanding, from selling painted rocks at age 5 to starting a dog walking business on your own, you never ceased to surprise...

William Connor Reid

William Connor Reid

Jun 2, 2015

William Connor Reid 1990-2015 William Connor Reid left this earth on June 2, 2015. Born August 24, 1990 to Missy and Perry Reid, Connor was a joy and a firecracker. He had a mischievous twinkle in his green eyes that could win over anyone he met. Connor was a rambunctious toddler, energetic youth, daring teen, and a thoughtful, deeply caring...

R.D. (Duke) Neal

R.D. (Duke) Neal

Jun 2, 2015

On June 2, 2015, R.D. (Duke) Neal, 95, of Edmond, was called to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior. He is survived by his wife Betty of Edmond, son Glen of Edmond, son and daughter in law Tom and Sue Neal of Bethany, daughter Lynn Hughes of Stillwater, grandson Tanner Neal of Mustang, and great grandson...

Dr. Dale Michael Hellwege

Dr. Dale Michael Hellwege

May 30, 2015

Dr. Dale Michael Hellwege Dr. Dale Michael "Mike" Hellwege, devoted husband and father, passed away at his home in Edmond, OK, May 30, 2015. Mike was born to Dale and Elsie (Went) Hellwege August 2, 1940, in Enid, OK. He made a career of one of his passions, teaching chemistry, spending almost 40 years as an organic chemistry professor at...

Norva Louise Hartman Tippins

Norva Louise Hartman Tippins

May 29, 2015

Norva Louise Hartman Tippins Norva passed peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2015. She was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on September 8, 1927, the only daughter of Faye and William Hartman. She attended school in Woodward, OK, Yakima, WA, and graduated from Vaughn High School in Arkansas. It was in Arkansas that she met Joe, the love of her life for...

Byron B Lofton

Byron B Lofton

May 28, 2015

Byron B Lofton

1948 – 2015

Byron B. Lofton passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015, in OKC. Byron was born April 3, 1948, in Cleburne, Texas, the son of K.T. and Frances Lofton. He was cherished and loved by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 43 years and the love...

Phyllis D. Barber

Phyllis D. Barber

May 28, 2015

Phyllis D. Barber

June 30, 1959 – May 28, 2015

Phyllis Barber 55, of Guthrie, passed away suddenly Thursday, May. Phyllis dedicated her life to caring for her family and her patients. Phyllis was born in 1959 to Othel "Blackie" and Betty Howell in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from the OSU-OKC Nursing program in 1991...

James P. Howard

James P. Howard

May 28, 2015

James P. Howard

December 11, 1948 – May 28, 2015

James "Jim/Jimmy/Paco" Howard left this earthly world unexpectedly and much too soon on Thursday, May 28, 2015. Jim was a beloved husband, brother, father and grandfather and an avid golfer. Born on December 11, 1948 in Oklahoma City to Otis and Jeanne (Goodman) Howard, Jim leaves...

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