OBITUARIES

Braden, Kent

Jul 19, 2015

Kent Braden

1931-2015

Dr. Kent Braden, 84 passed away July 19, 2015. He was born on April 16, 1931 to Sam and Thelma Braden in Lubbock, TX. He grew up in Sulfur, OK helping his family at their dairy. He attended high school in Elk City and was recruited by the University of Oklahoma where he was a...

J. David Lawson, Phd

Jul 19, 2015

J. David Lawson

1943-2015

J. David Lawson was born March 8, 1943 in Oklahoma City to Ernest and Frances (Meinert) Lawson. In 1965 he graduated from the University of Tulsa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. In 1970 David received a Doctor of Philosophy...

Florence “Sally” Fitzgerald

Jul 17, 2015

Florence "Sally" Fitzgerald Florence "Sally" Fitzgerald was born Jan. 19, 1924, in Roland, Iowa, the daughter of Sherman and Rena Ericson. She died on July 17, 2015. She was graduated from Roland High School in 1942. She attended Drake University and the University of Central Oklahoma. On July 2, 1949, she was married to Donald Fitzgerald in Roland, Iowa. Following...

Patty (Pat) Jo Williams

Jul 16, 2015

Patty (Pat) Jo Williams Edmond, Oklahoma Lord, you took her home with grace and dignity. She is in your care now. She left behind a family that will miss her and always love her. Please cover us with your tender mercy in the days that follow. At age 82, she passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015, in the comfort of...

Mary Ann (Johnson) Mills

Jul 13, 2015

MARY ANN (JOHNSON) MILLS (83) of Edmond Mary Ann Mills closed her eyes for the last time in this life to open them in the next life on Monday, July 13, 2015. Mary Ann had suffered with Alzheimer's for several years and more recently from complications due to a broken leg. As her mind lost its hold on reality, her...

Leo David Noltensmeyer

Jul 12, 2015

Leo David Noltensmeyer, 72, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on July 12, 2015.  He was born on August 12, 1942, in Cushing, Oklahoma.

Services will be Saturday, July 18, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Our Redeemer's Lutheran Cemetery in Cushing, OK.

Benjamin E. Kates, Jr.

Jul 12, 2015

Benjamin E. Kates, Jr. 1951-2015

Benjamin Eugene Kates, Jr. was born July 30, 1951 in Kansas City General Hospital to Benjamin Eugene Kates, Sr. and Nora Lee McCart. Ben lived an exciting 63 years and passed on July 12, 2015. Ben was a 1969 graduate Rosedale High School in Kansas City. During this time, he developed his passion for...

George E. Bailey, Jr.

Jul 11, 2015

George E. Bailey, Jr., 86, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on July 11, 2015.  He was born on November 12, 1928, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Laura R. Moses

Jul 10, 2015

Laura R. Moses, 59, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on July 10, 2015.  She was born on June 21, 1956, in Shelby, Missouri.

Services Pending.

Ruby Helen Whitlow Wood

Jul 9, 2015

Ruby Helen Whitlow Wood Ruby Wood was lifted into the arms of her Heavenly Father on July 9, 2015. She was the first of 7 daughters and 1 son born to Bertie and Grace Bessinger Whitlow on September 21, 1916, in Newalla, OK. She attended school in Shawnee, OK, and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1934. She went on...

Douglas Wayne Eck

Jul 8, 2015

Douglas Wayne Eck 1938-2015 Douglas Wayne Eck died peacefully to be with his heavenly Father Wednesday morning, July 8th, 2015.  Douglas was born March 5th, 1938, in Portales, NM, to Boyce & Gladys Eck.  He grew up in New Mexico and after graduating from Clovis High School, he enlisted in the Air Force where he trained in Meteorology.  After service...

Johnny Orval Elston

Jul 8, 2015

Johnny Orval Elston passed away on July 8, 2015. He was born January 3, 1935, in Forgan, OK. He remained in Forgan until he graduated from high school, and married the love of his life, Susan McDaniel of Woodward, OK, on May 28, 1955. Together they raised their family in Hugoton, KS, and Guymon, OK, and ultimately moved to Edmond...

Scott C. Miles

Jul 8, 2015

Scott C. Miles, 49, passed away on July 8, 2015 at his home in Edmond. He was born August 18, 1965, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Gary H. and Susan A. (Rice) Miles. Scott graduated from Edmond Memorial High School and went on to graduate from the University of Central Oklahoma, where he earned a B.B.A. in Marketing. He was a...

Edward Predmore

Jul 7, 2015

Edward Predmore

1936-2015

After a courageous battle against sudden illness, Ed Predmore, went home to God on July 7, 2015. Born in New Jersey on October 28, 1936, Ed proudly served in the army and then became self employed.

He was a Slot Manager in Las Vegas for 28 years before moving to...

Landon Allen Ramm

Jul 6, 2015

Landon Allen Ramm 1976-2015

Landon Allen Ramm 38, was born in Moore, Oklahoma on December 21, 1976, to William and Kathy Ramm. Landon Ramm is a precious son, a cherished husband, a beloved father and a loyal friend. To be involved in his life; was to be a part of his family. For those who have had the pleasure...

Betty Marcilene Burns Barber

Jul 5, 2015

Betty M. Burns Barber 1931-2015 Betty Marcilene Burns Barber, age 84 passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, July 5th, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was born May 4th, 1931 in Irondale, Alabama.  She was the youngest of fifteen children born to Samuel E. and Mary Bates Burns.  In 1948, Betty met and married her soul mate,...

Michael “Mike” Gene Isbell

Jul 4, 2015

Michael "Mike" Gene Isbell, 56, died on July 4, 2015 while at Baptist Hospital, being cared for by incredibly skilled and compassionate doctors and nurses. Mike is survived by his wife of 29 years, Mary Lodes Isbell, his son Evan, 22 and daughter Eryn 19, of Edmond, OK. Mike was born in Enid, OK on March 12, 1959 to his...

Patricia Eileen Biswell

Jul 2, 2015

Patricia Eileen Mullet Biswell was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 15 th , 1953, to John Edward Mullet and Karla May Dalton. She was raised by Arthur Ray Palmer and Veda Dalton Palmer. She grew up helping on her parent's farm in Howard, Kansas, where she learned the value of hard work and dedication. She attended Ft. Scott Community...

Bonnie Annis Caldwell

Jul 1, 2015

Bonnie Annis Caldwell was born in Hammond, Missouri, on November 17 th , 1921, to Charles and Pernice (Merrit) Wolfe. She moved to Edmond in 1942 with her husband Herbert Caldwell. She attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church, and taught Sunday School for many years. Bonnie loved cooking and visiting on the phone, but her main focus in life was taking...

Frances Jo Watkins

Jul 1, 2015

Frances Jo Watkins January 5, 1929-July 1, 2015 Frances Jo Watkins was born in Roosevelt, OK on Jan. 5, 1929 the daughter of George and Birdie (Malone) McKinnis. She entered into God's eternal care on July 1, 2015 in OKC. Jo worked outside the home in her early years, and afterward devoted herself as a mother, wife, and homemaker. She...