OBITUARIES

Nov 30, 2023

John Martin was born in Gainesville, Arkansas, on June 22, 1937, to Leonard and Marie Martin.  They moved to Cache Lake, Arkansas, where John attended elementary school. John graduated high school in 1955 from Alfalfa High School in Alfalfa, Oklahoma, attended Southwestern State University Weatherford, Oklahoma, graduating in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in mathematics.  From there he received...

Nov 30, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gordon Wayne Harris, 75, who departed this world on April 7, 2024, in his home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Born on July 18, 1948, in Midland, Texas to Richard Wayne Harris and Patsy Buckland Harris.  Gordon lived a life marked by love, devotion, and unwavering strength.

Gordon was preceded in...

Nov 30, 2023

On the beautiful morning of April 4, 2024, Dorothy Rose (Hampton) Hammond was welcomed to her eternal heavenly home.  She was born to this world on August 31, 1928, the second child of Oscar Hamilton Hampton and Rosa Ethel (Dowda) Hampton, in Ashdown, Little River County, Arkansas.

Dorothy, better known as Dot, graduated from Ashdown High School...

Nov 30, 2023

Dennis LaRay Daniel passed away on April 1, 2024. Dennis was born in Plainview, TX on May 27, 1945, to Merle and Josie Daniel. Dennis graduated from Plainview High School and South Plains Community College.

He enjoyed dirt track racing. He raced many years at Lea County Speed Bowl, Roadrunner Speedway, and West Texas Speedway. He won...

Nov 30, 2023

Jerry D. Henderson was born on March 13, 1937, in Abilene, Texas to W.W. and Myrtle Henderson. He grew up in Abilene and graduated from Abilene High School in 1956. He graduated from the University of Noth Texas in 1960. While at North Texas he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. Just after graduation he started his...

Nov 30, 2023

Dennis Leo Bruehl of Edmond, OK passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Mar. 22, 2024. He was 70 years old. He was born in Norman, OK on Apr. 8, 1953 to Evelyn Kurz and Leo Bruehl. Causing mischief as a teen and eager to leave Norman, Dennis joined the Army and proudly served his country in Germany. He...

Nov 30, 2023

David Russell Zornes, 76, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024, after an abrupt onset of pulmonary fibrosis. His sudden loss leaves a void in the hearts of his wife, family and countless whose lives he touched.

David was born on August 28, 1947, in Iola, Kansas above the Ramsey's Department store on the...

Nov 30, 2023

Burt Lewis Culp, 89, son of George Culp and Wilhelmina "Bill" Wolleson, died March 17, 2024.

Burt grew up in Billings, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Oklahoma. On June 4, 1956, he married Kay Donna Snipes. He worked as a geologist for Exxon until he retired in 1986.

Surviving Burt are his wife Kay,...

Nov 30, 2023

Tommy Lee Warner, age 92, of Mustang, Oklahoma , went to Heaven on March 13, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1931, in Edmond, Oklahoma and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a young age. Tommy served in the United States Army for 2 years on active duty as paratrooper during the Korean War. His military...

Nov 30, 2023

Public visitation will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as well as Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Yannarella, Sr. passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1941, in Trenton, NJ to Daniel & Philomena Yannarella. Raised in Lambertville, NJ, Joe was the youngest of 5 children. Joe was proud of his Italian heritage and worked in his parent's restaurant "Phil & Dan's Italian Kitchen" as a young man....

Nov 30, 2023

Sharon Kay Taylor passed peacefully from this world on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Sharon is survived by three brothers Jerry Dyer of Annville  KY, Kenny Dyer of Sterling, VA and Thom Dyer of Sterling, VA, her daughter, Carol Lloyd of Seminole, OK, son Tony Edmonson of Bethany, OK, Wayne Edmonson of Inola, OK, and many grandchildren and...

Nov 25, 2023

Peggy Lynn Pearson

1962-2023

Peggy Lynn Pearson, 61, of Edmond, OK, died of lung cancer on November 25.

She was born in Pipestone, MN in 1962 to Eugene and Yvonne Jaycox. She married her high school sweetheart, Douglas Pearson, and moved to Oklahoma in 1985. Peggy studied at University of Oklahoma, and graduated...

Nov 25, 2023

Lori Lynn (Engel) Robinson

1959-2023

Lori Lynn (Engel) Robinson was born on August 24, 1959 in Wadena, MN. She was raised in rural Pipestone, MN, and graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Home Economics. Lori was a devout Christian, an avid gardener, and dedicated philanthropist. She married Ken Robinson on May...

Nov 25, 2023

Ramolee Irene Bonds

1934-2023

Ramolee Irene Bonds was born February 18, 1934, in Oklahoma City, the only child of Louis and Bessie Roach. She passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2023, to begin eternal life with her savior Jesus Christ.

Ramolee graduated from Central High School in 1952 and from...

Nov 25, 2023

Sharon Paige Boecking

1952 – 2023

Sharon "Share Bear" Fitkin Boecking was ushered into the arms of Jesus on Nov 25, 2023 at the age of 71 years young. Born to Sally and Ed Fitkin on April 29, 1952, Sharon was a bright light in this world. She grew up in New Jersey loving horses,...

Nov 22, 2023

Christine Maria Cannon

Oct.21, 1934—Nov. 22, 2023

Christine Maria Cannon, 89, went to sleep in Jesus on November 22, 2023. In 1954 – 1955, you could find Chris playing third base on the softball field, along with her two sisters, Martha, and Mary. In 1956, her team, "Our Lady of the Valley", won the state...

Nov 21, 2023

Roger Thomas Shortt

1947-2023

Roger Thomas Shortt

Roger Thomas Shortt, 76, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away November 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Roger was born in Richmond, VA, on July 28, 1947, to Edith and James Shortt.

Roger was a graduate of Reynoldsburg, HS in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and attended Capitol...

Nov 21, 2023

David R. Smith

1946-2023

David R. Smith, known as "Big Dave", Supe, Super Dave, Coach and, most affectionately, PaPa by his grandchildren, passed away on November 21, 2023 in Edmond in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 77-years-old.

Dave was born January 20th, 1946 in Florence, Alabama to...

Nov 20, 2023

Sallilee Bryant

1953 – 2023

Sallilee "Sally" Bryant of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was born on January 8, 1953, to Jack and Patricia Bowker in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully in the home surrounded by family on November 20, 2023, at the age of 70.

At the age of two, Sally and her...