OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
La Roi Woods
Apr 22, 2025
La Roi Woods, 83, passed away on April 22, 2025, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma. In death, as in life, his beloved wife was by his side.
Huie La Roi Woods was born May 1, 1941, in Goose Creek, Texas, to Huie and Melba Woods. Born with complications, doctors predicted he wouldn't live. But his father...
Kevin William Chrisman
Apr 21, 2025
Kevin William Chrisman
1991 – 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Kevin. He left us far too soon at the age of 34. His kind soul, warm smile, sweet dimples, and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him.
Born at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio,...
Russel Daniel Wenger
Apr 21, 2025
Russel Daniel Wenger
1939 – 2025
No services to be held at this time.
Kristi Johnson Starr
Apr 20, 2025
Kristi Michelle Johnson was born in Austin, Texas on September 11, 1970. She is the daughter of William (Bill) and Drusilla (Dru) Johnson. She is survived by her husband Brian and their children; Joshua and his wife Katy, Caleb and his wife Caitlin, and Rachel. She is also survived by her brother Brad, by many members of her beloved...
Edward Archie Kirkham
Apr 20, 2025
Edward Archie Kirkham
1938 – 2025
Edward Archie Kirkham went into the arms of his Lord on Easter Sunday at 2:35 pm. He was at home surrounded by his family.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and Juanita enjoyed many things together. He loved traveling and taking his grandchildren on...
Bonnie Eloise Broyles
Apr 20, 2025
Bonnie Eloise Broyles, 90, passed peacefully from this life on April 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma. She was born April 16, 1935 in Mill Creek, Oklahoma to parents William Earl Pittman and Jewel McKinley (McClure) Pittman.
At the age of 14, she felt God calling her to the ministry. Her family couldn't afford for her to go...
Dr. Samuel Winston Davis
Apr 19, 2025
1930 – 2025
Dr. Samuel "Sam" Winston Davis, age 94, of Edmond, OK, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, after a brief illness. Sam was a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, of 52 years. Sam was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He was born December...
Bobbie Jo Coplen
Apr 18, 2025
Bobbie Jo Coplen was born on June 7, 1928, in Dallas, Texas, to her loving parents, George and Julian Tennison. She grew up in Dallas and attended Forest Avenue High School, where she met the love of her life, Ernest B. Coplen—affectionately known as Bob.
On April 16, 1946, Bobbie and Bob were married, beginning a beautiful...
Loren Glen Gieger
Apr 16, 2025
Loren Gieger's life influenced thousands by directing them toward the grace and salvation found through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He inspired hundreds of college students to pursue ministry while teaching them to accurately preach the Gospel Message. His influence continues today through sermons preached in churches across the country. His achievements in his work were only surpassed by...
Charles “Chuck” R. Orefice
Apr 16, 2025
Charles "Chuck" R. Orefice, 81, died April 16, 2025, in Oklahoma City. He was for 61 years the beloved husband of Connie Orefice of Edmond, Oklahoma. A native of Buffalo, New York, Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 when he was 17 years old and served for eight years, including two tours in Vietnam aboard the minesweeper...
Philip Walker Reid
Apr 14, 2025
Philip Reid
1948-2025
Philip "Phil" Walker Reid passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, music, and a life well-lived.
Phil was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to George and Ruby Reid, and raised in Rush Springs and Lawton. As a boy, he spent time with his father working...
Earl Thomas Pinegar
Apr 13, 2025
Earl Thomas Pinegar was born October 27, 1954, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Charles E. and Grace L. Pinegar and departed life on April 13, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Earl attended Ponca City Public Schools and graduated in 1972; and was baptized into the Woodlands Christian Church. Earl attended Central State University because of its computer science program and...
Lee Roy Brown
Apr 13, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of an incredible Son, Brother, and Uncle. A man who touched countless lives with his warmth, generosity and unwavering love. He was known for his sense of humor and his ability to make everyone feel welcome. We will forever cherish his memory.
He served in World War II and...
Doris E. Peery
Apr 12, 2025
Doris E. Peery
1937-2025
Doris Ethel Glenn Peery was born on January 11, 1937, in Waterloo, Oklahoma, on the Northwest corner of Broadway and Waterloo Road, to her parents, Clarence Everett Glenn and Doris May Ziegelgruber Glenn. She married Kenneth Leroy Peery on November 8, 1952, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Doris died on April 12, 2025,...
Howard Jay Coffman, Sr.
Apr 11, 2025
Howard J. Coffman, Sr.
1939-2025
Howard Jay Coffman Sr. was born September 21, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri to William & Georgia Coffman. He departed this life on Friday, April 11, 2025, at home. In his early years he worked for GM and raced sprint cars. He packed his young family up and moved them...
Susan Farr Arnold
Apr 9, 2025
Susan Farr Arnold
1959 – 2025
Susan Arnold was born January 9, 1959, in Oklahoma City to Robert and Nancy Hoffman. Susan, a devoted, loving wife, mother and grandmother lost her short battle with cancer on April 9, 2025, and went to be with her Lord and Savior.
Susan was preceded in death...

