OBITUARIES

Jul 16, 2016

1982-2016

Jonathan "Michael" Phillips, 33, was born on September 17, 1982 in Cameron, Texas.  He passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2016 in Oklahoma City.  He was preceded in death by grandfathers Richard Turpen and James Smith.  He is survived by his wife, Jennifer of the home and children Zachary and Jaycee of Owasso, Oklahoma.  He is...

Jul 16, 2016

Jacqueline Sue Winton

1934-2016

Services Pending.

Jul 14, 2016

Patricia Tuepker 1956-2016

Patricia (Tricia) Nell McAnally Tuepker, 59, died July 14, 2016, in Oklahoma City surrounded by family and friends. Her courageous spirit and body fought an intense, extended battle with cancer, and although her heart remained strong and her cancer improved, her unstoppable and unwavering treatment commitment took a toll on her earthly body.

Tricia...

Jul 11, 2016

Raymond "Ray" Watkins 1926-2016

On Nov. 6, 1926, Raymond Watkins was born in Hobart, OK, to Porter & Martha (Herold) Watkins. At the age of 89, he was promoted to heaven Mon., July 11, at Tuscany Village Nursing Center in OKC, where he had received extraordinary care. While there, and throughout his life, he was known as the "good...

Jul 7, 2016

Lucille "Lucy" Moss 1918-2016

Lucille (Lucy) T. Moss, 97, longtime resident of Edmond, went to be with the Lord July 7, 2016. Lucy was born August 7, 1918 In Kingdom Springs, AR to James and Beaulah Trease. She married Charles L. Moss in Edmond June 10, 1949. Lucy was a founding member of the Edmond Art Association, a member...

Jul 7, 2016

Merwin Wells  "Hap" Hemphill 1936-2016

EDMOND – Dr. Merwin Wells "Hap" Hemphill of Edmond passed away, his wife by his side, on July 7, 2016 at the age of 79 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 17, 1936 in Austin, TX. Hap met Janet Daigh of Twin Falls, ID while attending The University of...

Jul 6, 2016

Jeffrey Kiespert 1973-2016

Jeffrey Euell Kiespert went to be with our Lord, July 6, 2016. He was born August 16, 1973 to Billy and Sarah Kiespert. He lived in Edmond all through his short life.

Jeff is survived by his mother Sarah; brother Jason, his wife Jera and their children Anna and William; and grandmother Euellene Kiespert....

Jul 5, 2016

Ted Milford Jr.

Ted O Milford Jr. passed into eternal life on July 5, 2016. He was born January 16, 1946 to Ted O. and Claraetta Milford Sr. in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He spent his formative years in Huron, South Dakota, graduating from High School in 1964. He spent one year at Oklahoma State University before entering in the...

Jul 5, 2016

Melvin R. Fent 1925-2016

Melvin Riley Fent, age 90, was born July 12, 1925, in Fallis, OK, to Horace D. and Catherine Elizabeth (Christ) Fent. Following a stroke, he went to be with loved ones on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

He served in the U.S. Navy spending 22 months in the South Pacific at the end of...

Jul 3, 2016

Theresa Semtner 1959-2016

Theresa was reunited with her Lord & Savior on Sunday, July 3, 2016 after losing her long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the youngest member of a family of nine and was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After attending Catholic schools, she entered the workforce and eventually met her future husband, Kurt Semtner. They were...

Jul 2, 2016

Ellen Spaulding-Corfee 1962-2016

Ellen went to live with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 2 nd 2016; after losing her long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the oldest of five children and was born in Turlock, Ca. Ellen graduated from Midwest City High School class of 1980. After traveling to Europe and living in Germany for...

Jul 1, 2016

Bertrand John Prost 1919-2016

Bert Prost, 96, was born in Chicago, IL, to parents Mathias Sylvester Prost and Teresa Gerold Prost.

Bert was a Chemical Engineer and worked 33 years for Cities Service Oil Company, working in Chicago, NYC, Cicero, IL, and Tulsa. He was a consummate family man who loved his wife of 57 years, Margaret,...

Jun 26, 2016

Evelyn Dowling 1930-2016

Evelyn G. Dowling, 85, of Edmond, Okla. passed away peacefully June 26, 2016 in her home.

Born on November 24,1930, in Parsons, Kansas to George and Stamata Pappas; she was preceded in death by her sister, Pauline Harvey. Evelyn is survived by her brother, Tony Pappas, and sister, Patricia Callahan.

Evelyn graduated...

Jun 22, 2016

Jack Cameron Taylor Sr. Aug. 12, 1930 – June 22, 2016

Jack Cameron Taylor Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away June 22, 2016. Jack was born in Sweetwater, TX on August 12, 1930. He married Rosalee Stephens on August 12, 1951. He later married Carol Bode. Survivors include his children, Jack Taylor, Jr. and wife...

Jun 21, 2016

Patsy L. Ray July 26, 1936 – June 21, 2016

Patsy Leora (Arnold) Ray, age 79, of Midwest City went to her eternal home on June 21, 2016. Patsy, also known as Pat, was born to Olen and Jessie Arnold on July 26, 1936 in Wanette, OK. Patsy graduated from Wewoka High School in 1954 as class valedictorian. On...

Jun 18, 2016

1937 – 2016

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.

Jun 16, 2016

Lyle Dean Hennessey 1936-2016

Lyle Dean Hennessey of Edmond, OK passed on to a better life on June 16, 2016. He was born near Lincoln, NE on March 2, 1936 to Joe & Emma Hennessey. Lyle was the youngest of three sons. As the last surviving member of his family, Lyle joins his parents, and brothers Reginald and Eugene...

Jun 12, 2016

Warren L. Smith 1927-2016

Warren L Smith, 89, died on June 12. Dr. Smith was in the Navy towards the end of World War II, teacher, nuclear researcher, professor at UCO retiring from UCO early enough in his life to pursue other interests. He enjoyed being with his many friends and especially with his wife Burchie and family, son,...

Jun 7, 2016

Frank Max Branson 1935-2016

Frank Max Branson was born on July 5, 1935 in Burns, Kansas to L.E. and Bernice Branson. He went to be with Our Heavenly Father on June 7, 2016. He married his best friend and love of his life, Sue Waugh, on December 6, 1952 in Wichita Kansas. They were married one day short of...

May 29, 2016

John E. Jodlowski 1927-2016

John Edward Jodlowski, 89, born April 7, 1927 to Edward and Katherine Jodlowski in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John passed away May 29, 2016 in Norman, Oklahoma. He was a veteran of World War II, and Korean War. He worked for Oklahoma Natural Gas for 33 years and was a member of Kiwanis. He enjoyed Little...