OBITUARIES

Beau J. Meyer

Jul 24, 2015

Beau J. Meyer

Infant son of Eric and Heather (Washburn) Meyer passed away on July 24, 2015 at home surrounded by his family.  A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 29, 2015

at Matthews Funeral Home chapel.

James Harris

Jul 24, 2015

James Harris

1945-2015

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2015 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel, Edmond, OK.  Full obituary to be posted at a later date.

John J. Bohe

Jul 23, 2015

John J. Bohe

February 23, 1940 –July 23, 2015

John J. Bohe

"You Are My Sunshine"

John was Born in Denver, CO. in 1940 to John & Dorothy Bohe. He graduated from South High School in 1958. He began working at King Soopers Grocery Store at the young age of 15...

Charles Vance Rogers

Jul 23, 2015

Charles Vance Rogers

Charles Vance Rogers born in Indo,Ca on November 28, 1974 passed away on July 23,  2015. He was a beloved son, father, husband  and friend. He is survived by his parents, Rhonda Hooper, Charles Corland Hooper, John Robert Weber Jr. his sister Samantha Rogers. by Karen Delossantos- Rogers and their sons Nicolas Garrett Daniel...

John D. Roberts

Jul 22, 2015

John Dennis Roberts 1939-2015 John D. Roberts was born in Duncan, Oklahoma, to Fred Foster and Mary Catherine (Hastings) Roberts in 1939.  He graduated from Duncan High School in 1957. John D. was an industrious boy, starting with the delivery of the Duncan Banner when he was 11 years old. As a teenager he ushered for local theaters and sold...

Carol Ann Cole Rauch

Jul 20, 2015

Carol Ann Cole Rauch

May 16, 1934 –July 20, 2015

Carol Ann Cole Rauch, 81 was born May 16, 1934, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of John H. and Anna Cole. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 20 th , 2015 after a brief illness. Carol was a...

James A. (Jim) Yocum

Jul 19, 2015

James A. (Jim) Yocum

James (Jim) Yocum, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away July 19, 2015 at the age of 78. He was born on June 7, 1937 in Booneville, Arkansas to the late Argy and Lois Hayes Yocum of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was the oldest of four siblings, two of which preceded him in death: Donald Yocum...

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...