OBITUARIES

Oct 19, 2024

Norma Jean Stoklasa

1929 – 2024

Norma was born June 19, 1929, in Hugo, Oklahoma to Albie and Mollie Phillips, she was their only child and the light of their life. She is survived by her cousin Jill McCleery and her husband Jeff, cousin Jaycob McCleery and his wife Taylor, and their baby Carter McCleery,...

Oct 18, 2024

Daniel Joseph Kolar

1941-2024

Daniel (Dan) Kolar passed away on October 18, 2024, at the age of 83 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He was born on July 26, 1941, in Richland Center, Wisconsin to Valerian and Bernadette Kolar. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ken, and wife, Mary.

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Oct 16, 2024

Kathryn Ann Fisher

1931 – 2024

Kathryn Anne Montgomery Fisher, age 93, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully October 16, 2024. Born in Independence, Missouri and raised in Oklahoma City, she attended Lee Elementary, Capitol Hill Junior High, and was a 1949 graduate of Capitol Hill High School. She also attended Central State College in...

Oct 13, 2024

John Cornelius Coffey, Jr.

1935-2024

John Cornelius Coffey, Jr.  88, went to be with our Lord October 13, 2024 in Edmond, Oklahoma. The son of John C. Coffey Sr.  and Sammie (Havener) Coffey. John was born December 7, 1935 in Wichita Falls, Texas. The Coffey family roots have been traced back to County Cork, Ireland....

Oct 12, 2024

Stella Angel Blair

2024

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2024 at New Covenant Church Edmond, OK.

Oct 12, 2024

Jason Andrew Watson

1971-2024

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Matthews Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2024 at Gracelawn Cemetery Edmond, OK.

Full obituary to come.

Oct 10, 2024

Linda Lavonne Carson

1944-2024

Linda Lavonne (Fithian) Carson was born on August 9, 1944, to Olliver C. Fithian, Jr., and Mildred (Mitchell) Fithian in Anthony, Kansas. Linda passed away surrounded by love on October 10, 2024, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Linda was an avid supporter of Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the OSU Cowboys....

Oct 10, 2024

Richard Dale (Dick) Winzeler

1935-2024

Dick was born February 10, 1935 on a farm north of Gridley, Kansas, the son of George and Sophia Winzeler. He had two older sisters. He attended 1 st thru 8 th grade in a one room school house. He was raised on the farm and graduated from Gridley Rural...

Oct 10, 2024

Wallace Daniel Arensmeier

1927-2024

In loving memory of Wallace Arensmeier, age 96, who passed away at home in Edmond, Oklahoma on 10/10/2024 in the care of his family and Mercy Hospice. Wallace was born on 11/3/1927 in New Salem, North Dakota. He was the beloved and cherished son of Joseph and Bertha Arensmeier.

Wallace was raised on a farm 40 miles northwest of Bismarck, North Dakota,...

Oct 9, 2024

Georgia Ann Shipman

1939 – 2024

Georgia (Jo) Ann Shipman, age 85, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2024. Georgia was born March 22nd, 1939, to Henry and Rosie Patak in Ennis, Texas. She grew up in a predominantly Czech community with her siblings; Henry (Hank), Margaret, and Irene. She would often...

Oct 9, 2024

Shirley M. Best

1939-2024

Shirley (Hudson) Best, 85, of Edmond, Oklahoma went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2024.  She was born June 9, 1939 in Tryon, OK to Chester and Tessie Hudson.  She married Norman (Bud) Best on January 5, 1954.

Shirley was a member of the Oklahoma...

Oct 8, 2024

David William Cost

1956 – 2024

David William Cost passed away at home with his wife Debbie by his side on the evening of October 8, 2024, at the age of 68.

David was the second child to Herbert H Cost and Betty (Blanscet) Cost, born in Perryton, Texas, on January 8, 1956....

Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Donald E. Mbosowo

1947-2024

It is with a heavy heart and total submission to the will of the Almighty God that we announce the passing of Professor Donald Effiong Mbosowo, who left us peacefully on October 7, 2024, after battling with illness.

Professor Mbosowo was a Revered Educator, Scholar, and Mentor, whose...

Oct 6, 2024

Reagon W. Wilson, Sr.

1929-2024

Reagon lived a long and meaningful life. Born and raised in Marshall, Texas, he dreamed of bigger things. After high school, he joined the newly formed US Air Force intent on becoming a pilot. His fresh uniform and bold dreams caught the attention of Joanne Goulden, also of Marshall. After...

Oct 6, 2024

Robert Morrison Fugate "Bob"

1936-2024

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone, Bob Fugate's kind, gentle, and a bit mischievous nature will forever be remembered. He passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024 at the age of 88.

Bob, born on May 23, 1936, grew up in LaFollette, TN. He was the...

Oct 3, 2024

Helen Marie Cleek

1930-2024

Helen passed away at home with her family on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born in Mansfield, OH to Nick and Zella Goetz and was the third of seven children. They lived on a farm in southern Logan County where she attended school in Arcadia and Guthrie.

Ira...

Oct 2, 2024

Pamela Kay Goetz

1960-2024

Our loving mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, Pamela Kay Sharpe Goetz age 64 went home to Heaven to be with Our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. She was born March 7, 1960, in Dallas, Texas to Dwight and Brenda Sharpe. Pamela grew up in Texarkana, Texas, where she graduated...

Oct 2, 2024

Darleen Priddy

1942-2024

Darleen Priddy passed away on October 2, 2024. She stepped into heaven's door because as a young girl she accepted Jesus Christ as her savior.

She is preceded in death by her father Willard "Bud" Farr, mother, Alliene Farr, and brother Jimmy Farr. She is survived by the love of...

Sep 30, 2024

Warren Freeman Chivers

1932-2024

Warren Chivers died peacefully in Oklahoma City, OK on September 30, 2024 at the age of 92.

Warren is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Chivers of Edmond, his children Linda Haynes (Florida), Cindy Chivers (Florida), Cathy Lewter and husband Larry (Arkansas), David Chivers and wife Lynn...

Sep 30, 2024

Shirley Ann Morgan

1950 – 2024

Shirley Ann Morgan passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Shirley was born January 26, 1950, in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Navor and Mildred (Williamson) Sandoval.

Shirley was blessed to have a loving family.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Angela Morgan; father,...