OBITUARIES

H. “Gary” Crandall

Jun 28, 2015

H. "Gary" Crandall

July 30, 1933 – June 28, 2015

H. "Gary" Crandall, 81, of Edmond, OK passed through this life into Heaven on June 28, 2015. Gary was born on July 30, 1933 in Wadena, IA the oldest of 4 children. He leaves behind 4 daughters, Colleen Bowien, husband Billy of OKC; Lynn Scott, husband...

Valerie Ann England

Jun 27, 2015

Valerie Ann England 1946-2015 Valerie Ann England received her reward from Christ on June 27, 2015. She was born in Richfield, MN on December 30, 1946. Valerie moved to Edmond, OK in 1963 to attend Central State College. Valerie met the love of her life, Allen, while student teaching and married in 1968. She taught English for several years before...

John Sidney Kerr

Jun 26, 2015

John Sidney Kerr

1934 – 2015

John Sidney Kerr, of Edmond, OK died peacefully June 26, 2015 with his family by his side.

Proceeded in death by his father, Ryan Kerr, mother, Etta Ward Kerr and his sister, Barbara Lee. John Sidney is survived by his wife DeDe Kerr, his brother, Richard Kerr...

Louise Oakes Waldrum

Jun 25, 2015

Louise Oakes Waldrum

May 9, 1922 – June 25, 2015

Louise Oakes Waldrum of Edmond, OK passed from this world on the morning of Wednesday June 25, 2015.

She was born on May 9, 1922 in Chicago, IL and was raised in Amarillo, TX, lived the majority of her life in the Oklahoma...

Estella Marie Garay Lipps

Jun 25, 2015

Estella Marie Garay Lipps

1939-2015

Mrs. Estella Marie Garay Lipps was born on November 4th, 1939 in Oklahoma City at St. Anthony's Hospital to Velda Ar'Lowynee Garay. She grew up in central Oklahoma City with her mother and grandmother and attended Central High School. As a CHS Cardinal, she was a cheerleader and she was active in the...

Idamaye Jeffries

Jun 24, 2015

October 20, 1925 – June 24, 2015

Idamaye Jeffries, of Edmond, OK, went to be with the Lord on June 24, 2015. Idamaye was the fourth of six children. She was born in Dacoma, OK, on October 20, 1925. She was preceded in death by her parents (Ray and Lola Vore), three brothers (Jack of Purdy, MO; Bob of...

Brenda Sue Smith

Jun 24, 2015

Brenda Sue Smith 1946-2015 Surrounded by her family, Brenda Sue (Williams) Smith went to be with our Lord Wednesday, June 24, 2015 after more than four years living with Alzheimer's and a very recent and short battle with cancer.  Lovingly nicknamed "Mess" by her husband, Larry, Brenda brought joy to all who knew her.  Her car tag read "IMMESS". She...

Francies Camille Zink “Melea”

Jun 24, 2015

Camille "Melea" Zink

Melea was born May 4, 1950 in Alameda, California to Paul and Merle Horne.  She passed away on June 24, 2015 in Edmond, Oklahoma.  Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Tuesday

June 30, 2015 at Resurrection Cemetery, Oklahoma City.

Anna "Jane" Hansel Baker

Jun 23, 2015

Anna "Jane" Hansel Baker August 20, 1925 – June 23, 2015 After many years of fighting Alzheimer's, Jane (also lovingly known as Grananna) passed away peacefully on June 23, 2015, at the age of 89 in the Memory Care of Brookdale-Cedar Ridge in Broken Arrow.  Jane was born on August 20, 1925, to Joe and Evelyn Hansel out on a...

Mary Dee Morrison

Jun 22, 2015

Mary Dee Morrison

1944-2015

Mary Dee Morrison's more than 70 amazing years with us took her from rural Oklahoma to the streets of Manhattan, the jungles of Papua New Guinea, the wine country of northern California, and the family law courtrooms of Oklahoma City. Kind, loving and quick to smile, she was a friend to...

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.

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.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...