OBITUARIES

Nov 26, 2024

Joyce Miriam Carter

1931 – 2024

Joyce Miriam Carter was the middle daughter of Richard "Dick" E. Viator and Rose A. Viator. She was born on July 22, 1931, in Gloucester, MA where she lived for the first 33 years of her life. If things ever got tough, Joyce loved to shake her finger and...

Nov 25, 2024

Glen Robert Brewer

1941 – 2024

Glen Robert Brewer was called home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2024, at 83 years old. Glen was born on February 6, 1941, to Russell "Frosty" and Carrie Brewer (Selby) in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. In 1959, Glen married the love of his life Pauline and together they...

Nov 25, 2024

Thadda Clare Groom

March 5, 1929 – November 25, 2024

Thadda Clare Hutchison Groom left this life on November 25, 2024, after 95 years of making our world a brighter place by her presence. Thadda walked through this life with a sweet and gentle nature that she shared with friends, family, and new acquaintances all...

Nov 23, 2024

Harlan Daniel Smith

1932-2024

Harlan Daniel Smith was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on February 25, 1932. He was adopted at birth by Birch and Ellen Smith who raised him to be a responsible, hardworking, Christian young man.

He lived with his parents and brother and sister in Muskogee, Oklahoma through grade school, then...

Nov 23, 2024

Sonja G. Bruce

1939-2024

Sonja Gay Bruce was born on January 1, 1939, in Canton, Texas to Gaston and Francis Coleman. Her parents and her siblings, Mary Sue and Andy enjoyed their time in Canton, but later moved to Athens, TX. Sonja graduated high school in Athens in 1957.

Sonja went to college...

Nov 21, 2024

1940-2024

David Leon Watts, age 84, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away November 21, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  He was born March 16, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

"Dave" grew up in Danville, Indiana, with his parents, Herb and Harriet, along with his older brother Charlie.  After a tough battle with Hepatitis at age 12, his...

Nov 19, 2024

Billie Sue (Massengale) Owens

1936-2024

Billie Sue Owens, 88 years old, passed away peacefully November 19, 2024 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Billie Sue was born April 11, 1936, at Bald Hill Community, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Clifford R. and Pauline Massengale. She was the oldest of seven children.

Nov 18, 2024

1943-2024

Thad E. Sterling passed away at his home on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born June 6, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana to Earl and Mary Alice Sterling. He played on the hockey team at Ohio Northern, graduating in 1966 with a teaching degree. While at school he made lifelong friends, referring to themselves as "The...

Nov 17, 2024

Debra Susan Shearer

1953 – 2024

Debra Susan Shearer, 71, passed away Nov. 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City. Susan was born Nov. 3, 1953, in Aiken, S.C. She was the daughter of Betty and Bill Rankin and Kerman Weaver.

Susan graduated from Woodward High School in 1972 and married Douglas M. Shearer, of...

Nov 16, 2024

Dianne Snyder

1946 – 2024

Dianne Garmany Snyder, aged 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2024 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Born on May 28, 1946 in Shreveport, Louisiana, Dianne was known for her impeccable style and loving nature, touching the lives of many as a...

Nov 15, 2024

Sue Rippon Meikle was born August 11, 1937, on the Eastern Shore in  Nassawadox, Virginia. She was the only child of Roberta Virginia Churn Rippon and William Lee Rippon.  Her grandfather and father were well known in harness racing circles, and she was in frequent demand to pose with the winners.  She lived and attended schools in Eastville, Virginia. ...

Nov 15, 2024

William Ray Van Osdol

1927 – 2024

Billy Ray from Jet – Veteran

Born on a depression farm, nine miles northeast of Jet, Oklahoma on December 22, 1927, second son of Ralph and Lovest Van Osdol, now deceased. Bill was second born behind James Earl, Iwo Jima, Okinawa survivor, and Bobby Max, both...

Nov 14, 2024

Verna Lee Parker

1933 – 2024

Verna Lee Parker peacefully reunited in heaven with her husband Jerald on November 14, 2024. A longtime resident of Edmond, Oklahoma, she was a devoted member of Memorial Road Church of Christ.

Born on December 20, 1933, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Frank Paul Hastings and Lela...

Nov 13, 2024

Pauline Edna Brewer

1941-2024

Pauline Edna Brewer, affectionately known as "Mimi" or "Grandma Punky" to her grandchildren, was called home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024, at the age of 83 years old. Pauline was born on August 26, 1941 to Paul and Lucille Wolbrick (Piller) in Edmond, Oklahoma. In 1959, Pauline...

Nov 13, 2024

Russell L. Hughes

1932-2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Russell Lowell Hughes, who went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024, at the age of 92. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing, leaving behind a...

Nov 9, 2024

Charles F. Blewett

1946-2024

Charles F Blewett, "Charlie" or "Chuck" passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 of injuries from a fall the day before.

Arrangements are under the direction of  Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond.  A memorial celebration for family and friends will be held at a later date.

Charlie was...

Nov 9, 2024

Sandra Anderson

1945 – 2024

Sandra Jeanne Anderson passed away November 9th, 2024 at the age of 79 in Guthrie, Oklahoma.  Sandy joins her husband, Ronald L Anderson, and daughters, Kelly L Anderson and Ronie R Longoria in heaven. She truly enjoyed making beautiful spreads at holidays, feeding her hummingbirds,  gardening, and her many pets....

Nov 8, 2024

Kaitlin Carroll

1987 – 2024

Laura Kaitlin Carroll, 37, passed away on November 8 th , 2024.  She was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on June 12 th , 1987, to David and Kimberly (Weiner) Hoffman of Augusta, Arkansas.

Kaitlin studied social work at the University of Arkansas Monticello and went on to...

Nov 6, 2024

JoAnn Buckholts Bullard

1939-2024

JoAnn Buckholts Bullard was a force of nature. She was born September 20, 1939, and she was 1 hour and 47 minutes before her twin sister, Jenann. We all know it was because she couldn't wait to see the world and get busy living her life. Her mom, Minnie Buckholts told...

Oct 29, 2024

James Kevin Ellisor was born on November 14, 1966, in Lufkin, Texas, to James Edwin Ellisor and O'Deane Ellisor, and left us on October 29, 2024.

In childhood, Kevin loved baseball. His parents and their insurance company put a stop to his baseball career following multiple ankle injuries sustained while sliding into bases. In high school, Kevin...