OBITUARIES

Maria Esther Gonzalez

May 16, 2014

Maria Esther Gonzalez

1984-2014

Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday May 16, 2014 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.

Della M. Creel

May 14, 2014

Della M. Creel 1930-2014 Della M. Creel, 83, of Edmond, Oklahoma, was born June 6, 1930 in Alex, Oklahoma to John B. and Cordellia Myers. She married Preston Creel August 10, 1949 in Crescent, Oklahoma.  Della worked as a Dental Assistant and Office Manager for Dr. B.D. Warrick's Dental Office. Della was an active member of Spring Creek Assembly of...

Karen Leonard

May 12, 2014

Karen Leonard 1951-2014 Karen Leonard, born November 9, 1951 in Baton Rouge, LA to John G. and Juanita Devine, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 12, 2014, after two times defeating cancer. After graduating E dmond High School, Karen went on to Central State University, where she met and married Kenny Leonard in July of...

Jeremy Thomas Brannon

May 11, 2014

Jeremy Thomas Brannon 1969-2014 In the early morning of May 11, 2014, Jeremy Thomas Brannon, 44, passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Jeremy Brannon was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 17, 1969 to John (Jay) William and Jackie Sue Brannon. He attended Putnam City West High School...

Clara Geraldine “Gerri” Wynn

May 9, 2014

Clara Geraldine "Gerri" Wynn 1941-2014 Clara Geraldine Holman Wynn finished her earthly journey on May 9, 2014. She was born November 12, 1941 to Johnnie and Clara Sanford Holman. In 1962, she married Curtis E. Wynn. Gerri had many titles; a beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, but "Nana" was her most treasured one. Gerri is survived by...

Keith Edward Crosby

May 7, 2014

Keith Edward Crosby

1960-2014

Keith Edward Crosby, born on October 5, 1960, Oklahoma City, OK passed away May 7, 2014. Funeral service will be held graveside May 13, 2014, 1000 a.m. at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Keith graduated from Piedmont High school followed by University of Oklahoma where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha...

Barbara Ann Braden

Apr 28, 2014

Barbara Ann Braden

August 5 th , 1931 – April 28 th , 2014

Barbara Ann Braden, 82, passed away on April 28 th , 2014. She was born on August 5 th , 1931 to Hazel and Bart Foster in Drumright, OK. She graduated from Classen High School in 1949. While at Classen High, she...

Judy Joan Phipps

Apr 27, 2014

Judy Joan Phipps

1956-2014

Judy Joan Perry Phipps was born to Ed and Joan Perry of Lincoln, NE, June 23, 1956. Judy passed away April 27, 2014 surrounded by her adoring family. She was an inspiring teacher, a passionate artist, a Master Gardener, volunteer and above all, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Judy lived her...

Dottie Jean Evans

Apr 21, 2014

Dottie J. Evans 1931-2014

Jean Evans died April 21, 2014 in Oklahoma City.  Jean was born in Buffalo, Missouri to Benjamin H. Wallace and Margaret (McDaniel) Wallace on July 30, 1931.

Jean grew up in Buffalo, Missouri and in 1949 she moved to Oklahoma City to work.  Soon after arriving, she Jean met the love of her...

David Lynn Herrin

Apr 19, 2014

David L. Herrin 1952-2014 David Herrin, age 61, passed away on April 19 at the Bradford Village in Edmond, Oklahoma. David was born in Seminole, Oklahoma to parents John M. Herrin Jr. and Doris (Maddox) Herrin. David attended Seminole schools from grades K through 12. He graduated from Seminole Junior College in 1972 and Central State University in 1974 with...

Thomas J. Dry

Apr 17, 2014

Thomas J. Dry

November 24, 1926 – April 17, 2014

Rev. Thomas J. Dry

Thomas J. Dry, 87, of Edmond, OK, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 17 th , 2014. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Tom was born to Emily and Ed Dry on Nov. 24 th ,...

Carmelo Perez

Apr 15, 2014

Carmelo Perez 1924-2014 Carmelo Perez, 89, of Edmond, joined his heavenly Father on April 15th, 2014. He was born in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, as one of sixteen children to Juan and Sinforosa Perez. His childhood was spent on the island, and as a young man he honorably served in the army during World War II. After military service, he attended...

Andros Ottis Peck

Apr 14, 2014

Andros Ottis Peck 1924-2014 Andros Otis (Andy) Peck was born March 17, 1924 to Andros and Ferne St. John on a farm in Union County, S. Dakota. The family moved to Hawarden, Iowa in 1929 where Andy graduated from high school. He attended Columbia School of Broadcasting before enlisting in the Army Air Corps – (the old brown shoe air...

Mary Ava Wells

Apr 12, 2014

Mary Ava Wells 1916-2014 Mary Ava Wells age 98, was born April 4, 1916 in Cashion, Oklahoma to Charles E. (Jack) Wells and Etta Mae (Robertson) Wells. Ava was retired from the FAA. She passed away on April 12, 2014 in Edmond. Graveside Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Tuesday April 15, 2014 at Cashion Cemetery, Cashion, Oklahoma.

Michael Jack Lambeth

Apr 10, 2014

Michael Jack Lambeth 1958-2014 Michael Jack Lambeth was born on July 20, 1958 to Jack Elbert and Mary Gwendolyn (Gwen) in Oklahoma City, OK. Mike was the oldest of four siblings, including: David Alan, Ronald Gene, and Susan Marie. Mike grew up on the south side of the city where he attended and graduated U.S. Grant High School in 1976....

Hazel Elizabeth Roberts

Apr 10, 2014

Hazel Elizabeth Roberts

1921-2014

Roberts, Hazel Elizabeth (Berrey) passed on to her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2014.  She was born on the 30th day of November, 1921, to Dr. Leo A. and Eudora (Moore) Berrey, in DeRidder, Louisiana.  When Hazel was eight months of age her family moved to Sinton, Texas, where her...

Joseph Thomas

Apr 9, 2014

Joseph Thomas

1923-2014

Pastor Joe Thomas received his promotion to heaven on April 9, 2014. Joseph Lafayette Thomas, Jr. was born in Bartlett, Texas on April 26, 1923 to Joseph Lafayette Thomas, Sr. and Eula Mae Pairett Thomas. After graduating valedictorian from Bartlett High School in 1941, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and then...

Charles S. Haralson

Apr 8, 2014

Charles S. Haralson

1931-2014

Charles S. Haralson, age 82 of Edmond, slipped the bonds of this earth for eternal shores on April 8, 2014. A man of remarkable talents and boundless compassion, he was universally beloved by all he encountered. Wry and quick-witted, he was never at a loss for a zippy rejoinder. His twinkling eyes,...

Wilma G. Ahrend

Apr 8, 2014

Wilma G. Ahrend 1916-2014 Our dear mother was just passing through this lifetime on a journey to see her savior. She devoted many hours to the study of God's Word in worship and praise for Him. Her inner light did shine, Wilma loved the Lord Jesus and her cheerful personality was her best trait, greeting everyone with a sweet happy...

Sharlea ‘Lea’ Green Jones Hopkins

Apr 7, 2014

Sharlea 'Lea' Green Jones Hopkins

1967 – 2014

Sharlea "Lea" Green Jones Hopkins climbed the stairway to heaven on April 7, 2014. She was born on October 17, 1967, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Her hobbies included making jewelry, collecting dolls, shopping; and, listening to music. Lea was a great listener, we felt so comfortable talking...