OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
Gary William Burke
Apr 26, 2026
Gary Burke had a lot of perfect days in his life. He recorded four holes-in-one, built businesses from the ground up, and raised a family he was deeply proud of.
He had lunch with Steve Jobs. Met Arnold Palmer. Acquired a few Corvettes. Bought his first motorcycle at age 65. Twice found love and married.
Every day the Chicago Bears or the...
Nancy Ann Hodge
Apr 24, 2026
Nancy Ann Hodge was born on April 17, 1953, in Arizona.
She was mom, gramma, and bop bop to so many others, she accepted everyone she encountered as her own family. Her personality was infectious, and her love for her family and loved ones was endless.
She was a truck driver for most of her life alongside her late husband Guy. She...
Calvin Bruce Mott
Apr 23, 2026
Calvin Mott, a devoted follower of Christ, gifted music educator, and beloved family man, went to be with the Lord on his 82nd birthday – April 23, 2026 – leaving behind a legacy marked by faith, humble service, and love.
Calvin was born on April 23, 1944, in Bay City Michigan to Donovan D. Mott and Ethelyn M. Mott (Brown). Within...
Wanda Lee Potter
Apr 22, 2026
Wanda Lee Potter, affectionately known as Windy, was born July 26th, 1951, and passed away April 26th, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving son & family.
She was the daughter of Nelson & Marie McClure, who instilled in her the values of hard work, dedication, & kindness that she carried throughout her life.
Windy grew up in Brooke County, West Virginia, graduated...
Larry Ray Jones
Apr 22, 2026
There has never been and will never be another man like Larry R. Jones. Larry was born in Michigan on February 19, 1944. We lost sweet Larry on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Larry was sick for many, many years and you would have thought he would have given up on life, but Larry enjoyed life and desperately wanted to live even...
Patricia Lynn Kliewer
Apr 19, 2026
Patricia Lynn (Bogle) Kliewer, 70, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, with her children at her side. Born in Amarillo, Texas, and raised in Hollis, Oklahoma, Patricia grew up in a close‑knit home as one of eight siblings. She graduated from Arnett High School and later earned her degree in Elementary and Special Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University....
Gayla Sue (Stewart) Atkinson
Apr 18, 2026
Gayla Sue (Stewart) Atkinson passed away April 18, 2026, in Lawton, Oklahoma. She was born in Bochita, Oklahoma, in her grandmother's home on March 31, 1950, to Alfred Perry Stewart and Myrtle Isabelle Stewart. Her very early years were lived on a farm where she developed a deep love and appreciation of plants and animals. From that came a green...
Mary Ann Harris
Apr 15, 2026
Mary Ann Harris of Edmond, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2026, in Edmond. From a young age, Mary placed her trust in Jesus Christ and followed Him faithfully throughout her life. We know she is resting with Him now.
Mary was born on May 6, 1933, to Joseph Alanzo and Icy Mae George in Ada,...
Russell Dougherty Bennett
Apr 15, 2026
Russell (Russ) D Bennett died on April 15, 2026, at his home in Oklahoma City. He was 80 years old.
He was born in Oklahoma City and named after his uncle, Russell Dougherty, the first Edmond High School graduate to die in WWII. Russell Dougherty Grade School in Edmond was also named for him.
Russ attended Oklahoma City schools and graduated from...
Larry Lee Lambrecht
Apr 15, 2026
Larry Lee Lambrecht, 73, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Larry lived a life defined by dedication, courage, and an unrelenting spirit of adventure. He served his country honorably as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour during the Vietnam War, an experience that shaped his resilience, discipline, and deep sense of duty that...
Richard Murray Cloyd
Apr 13, 2026
Richard Murray Cloyd was welcomed into Heaven on April 13th, 2026, in his home in Edmond, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loving family and embraced by the peace and comfort of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Richard was born to Jim and Lynda Cloyd on Feb 28th, 1967, and spent all of his childhood and much of his adult life in...
Malcolm Dwight Milligan
Apr 13, 2026
Malcolm Milligan of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2026, with his beloved wife and grandchildren by his side. He was born June 11, 1949, in Hollis Oklahoma to M.L. and Flora Mae Milligan. M.L. and Flora Mae had three sons together; Melvin, Malcolm, and Mickey.
Malcolm graduated from Hollis High School where he was actively involved in American...
Dennis Glenn Jones
Apr 13, 2026
Dennis Glenn Jones, 83, husband of 59 years to Helen, father, grandfather, long-time insurance representative and Edmond resident, passed from this life peacefully at home on Monday, April 13, 2026. Dennis was born on March 14, 1943, to Roscoe and Lillian Jones in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He attended all grades in Okmulgee and graduated high school with the class of 1961....
Frank B. Hamar
Apr 12, 2026
Frank B. Hamar, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 12, 2026 at the age of 86. Born in Clovis, New Mexico, Frank led a life filled with love, hard work, and unwavering dedication to his family, especially his high school sweetheart and wife, Ava, with whom he shared over 68 wonderful years of marriage.
A true...
Col. Gerald Lee Wright
Apr 12, 2026
(Ret.) Colonel Gerald Lee Wright passed away peacefully in Edmond, Oklahoma on Sunday, April 12, 2026, of natural causes. He was 89 years old and was surrounded by people who loved him very much.
Gerald was born on a farm on May 13, 1936, near Hurley, Missouri to Mary and Kenneth Wright. His early years were spent on the dairy farm...
Karlene Jo Paulson
Apr 11, 2026
Karlene was a devoted mother and grandmother who found her greatest joy in her family. She was especially proud of her sons, Sammy and Matthew, and her grandsons, Zane and Wyatt Paulson. She shared a close and loving bond with her daughters-in-law, Suzie and Erin Paulson, whom she treated as her own daughters.
Karlene loved quilting and cross-stitching, especially Fall and...
Paul Wayne Whaley
Apr 11, 2026
Paul Wayne Whaley, 77, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, intellect, and deep love for his family. Born on December 9, 1948, in Duncan, Oklahoma, he was the son of Hazel (Coulter) and John Whaley. Wayne grew up in various towns across Oklahoma and West Texas, spending most of...
Wanda Louise Rollins
Apr 10, 2026
Wanda Louise Rollins passed peacefully at her home on April 10, 2026, at the age of 89, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Born July 11, 1936, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Goldie Overfelt. Her family moved to Arkansas City, Kansas, where Louise graduated high school. She married Windle Rollins in July of 1954, and celebrated their 71st Anniversary last year. They...

