OBITUARIES

Jul 7, 2025

Michael Franklin Dean, 77, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on November 2, 1947, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Michael lived a life marked by service, persistence, hard work, and kindness. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the United...

Jun 29, 2025

Sarah Salome McEwen

1940 – 2025

Sarah Salome McEwen, born on October 10, 1940, in Luther, Oklahoma, went to her eternal home on June 29, 2025.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, Harlan and Helena Leonard, her husband of over 25 years, Ronald McEwen and her brothers, James Leonard, Jerrold (Ruth)...

Jun 27, 2025

Mary Janice "Jan" Grigg

1940 – 2025

Mary Janice "Jan" Grigg, lovingly known as Jan, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 85. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, Jan lived a life full of grace, dedication, and love for her family and community.

Born on February 24,...

Jun 27, 2025

Joyce Edla Jeanette Ramsay

June 19, 1941 – June 27, 2025

Joyce Edla Jeanette (Kinnunen) Ramsay, age 84 formerly of Clarkfield, and Wolf Lake MN passed away June 27th, 2025 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Joyce was born June 19, 1941, at Jack Pine Center, Wadena Country, MN to...

Jun 27, 2025

Deloris "Dee" Carney passed from this earthly life on June 27, 2025, into the loving arms of Jesus. Dee leaves behind a legacy of faith, love and compassion. She was born Deloris Faye Henry on October 26, 1935, the eldest of six children, to Wade and Doris Henry in Hanna, OK. It was in Hanna where Dee met and...

Jun 24, 2025

Anna ArVel White

1945 – 2025

ArVel White peacefully passed away at 80 years old Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Edmond OK. ArVel was born June 12, 1945, to Arvel and Velma (Dobbs) Jones in Hooker, OK. She grew up in Hooker, graduating from Hooker with the class of 1963. She attended Oklahoma...

Jun 23, 2025

With aching hearts and unshakable faith, we announce the passing of Hailey Asher Jean Sweet. She left this world at the young age of 21 after a long, courageous battle with Juvenile Huntington's disease.

From the beginning, Hailey was joyful, spirited and strong-willed. She had such a big personality! She was witty, funny and slightly inappropriate at...

Jun 22, 2025

R. Neill Griffith, Jr.—a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and respected law enforcement leader—passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on December 31, 1937, to Richard Neill Griffith, Sr. and Ethel Griffith, Neill was raised with a strong sense of...

Jun 17, 2025

Joseph Edward Burns

1939 – 2025

Joseph Edward Burns was born on December 2, 1939, in Medford, Oregon to John William and Irene O. (Meyer) Burns. Joseph Edward Burns passed away on June 17, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

No services are to be held at this time.

Jun 9, 2025

Darren Todd Ford, 56, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on June 9, 2025. He will be memorialized on June 18, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at The Lookout at Kickingbird Golf Club.

Darren was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on February 3rd, 1969 to parents Shirley and Lindon and grew up alongside his siblings, Eric and Sherry. He spent...

Jun 8, 2025

Julie Diane Davis

November 29, 1969 – June 8, 2025

Julie Diane Davis (55) of Mustang, OK went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 8, 2025. Julie was born November 29, 1969, in Oberlin, OH then moved to Charlotte, NC, then to Oklahoma. She attended school in the Western Heights school district, El Reno...

Jun 7, 2025

Naheed Akhtar Khavari

1953 – 2025

Naheed was born to Johangeer and Parvin Mashreghi. Johangeer was of Zoroastrian descent and Parvin was of Jewish descent. Both were united by the Baha'i Faith. In service to Baha'u'llah, they pioneered from Iran to Pakistan. Naheed was born and raised in Karachi. She shared great memories of her...

Jun 6, 2025

Judy Coleen Simons

1947 – 2025

When Judy Coleen (Johnson) Simons was born on July 14, 1947, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, her father Aaron Clinton Johnson was 30 years old, and her mother Alice "LaVera" (Mills) Johnson was 21. Judy attended Edmond Public Schools and graduated from there.  She married Randal J. Simons on April 9,...

Jun 1, 2025

Mary Ann Walcott

September 17, 1945 – June 1, 2025

Mary Ann Walcott, a devoted Christian, loving wife, dedicated mother, steadfast sister, and faithful friend and servant, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most. She was 79 years old.

Born on September 17, 1945, in Home...

May 31, 2025

Stan R. Inman

1945-2025

Stanley Russell Inman was born  in 1945 to Russell and Leona (Herrold) Inman at an Oklahoma City hospital, three months after his father was killed in World War II.  Inman was raised in Edmond by his widowed mother, a longtime secretary to the school superintendent. Growing up in what was then...

May 29, 2025

Terry Lee Clingman

1950 – 2025

Terry Lee Clingman, 75, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on May 29, 2025. Terry was born to Horace Keith Clingman and Bernice Clingman on January 11, 1950, in his home in Temple, Oklahoma.

Terry was a loving father and wonderful husband of 55 years, a good provider...

May 28, 2025

Roger Leon Isaac

1944 – 2025

On May 28, 2025, Roger Leon Isaac passed from this planet to meet his Lord and Savior.

Roger was born July 21, 1944, the son of the late Winfred Isaac and the late Deline Cobb of Gobler, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his favorite Aunt...

May 24, 2025

Bill D Purvis

July 29, 1930 – May 24, 2025

Obituary pending.

A graveside service for Bill Purvis will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 2nd, 2025 at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, Oklahoma. A visitation with family present to greet friends will be held from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1st,...

May 24, 2025

Bill Wilson

December 11, 1948 – May 24, 2025

William "Bill" Wilson

Bill Wilson, age 76 of Guthrie, Oklahoma was born December 11th, 1948, in Atoka, Okla. to Rivas Ray and Emma "Lelia" Wilson. Bill married Betty on April 18th, 1968, in Tishomingo. He was jack of all trades and loved creating things....

May 20, 2025

Sandra O'Reilly

January 1, 1961 – May 20, 2025

A celebration of Sandra's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30th, 2025 at Lakeview Church (122 W. Seward Road, Guthrie, Oklahoma, 73044).