OBITUARIES

Aug 30, 2023

Opal Fae Gordon

1925 – 2023

In Loving Memory of OPAL FAE GORDON

Opal Fae Gordon, 98, of Edmond, OK, passed to her eternal reward on August 30, 2023. She was the wife of Paxson Gordon, marrying July 14, 1946. They were devoted to the Lord and served him faithfully. They were long...

Aug 29, 2023

Joseph "Joe" DeWayne Elam, Sr.

1934-2023

Joseph DeWayne Elam (Doc) passed away peacefully on August 29 th , 2023, at the age of 89 in Edmond, Okla.

He was born in Dewey, Okla. on July 30 th , 1934, to James and Hazel Elam. He is preceded in death by his parents, his...

Aug 28, 2023

1942 – 2023

Janet LaMotte, 81, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023.

Janet "Jan" Allison (Johnson) LaMotte, 81, of Oklahoma City, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Mercy Hospital ER. Her daughter was with her as she moved on to her new heavenly home on Monday, August 28 th 2023. Jan was born on...

Aug 28, 2023

Wanda Louise Hollis-Jinkins, 84, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away Monday, August 28, 2023, while surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was born on August 9, 1939, to the late James Gilbert and Nellie (Smith) Gilbert in Dierks, Arkansas.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Harvey Hollis, second husband, Raymond Jinkins, brother, Ira...

Aug 27, 2023

Byron Paul Richmond

1979-2023

Byron Paul Richmond, a beloved member of the Edmond, Oklahoma community, passed away tragically on August 27th in a heartbreaking accident in Kay County, Oklahoma. Born on March 6th, 1979, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Byron was 44 years old at the time of his passing. He leaves behind a...

Aug 18, 2023

James Louis Goetz

1937-2023

James Louis (Jim) Goetz, 86, of Thayer, Mo went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2023.

Jim was born May 15, 1937, to Nicholas and Zella (Duffy) Goetz. He was raised on a farm in Guthrie, Oklahoma alongside 3 brothers, Carl, Nicki and Paul as well as...

Aug 18, 2023

Lovenia Louise Miller

1932-2023

Lovenia Louise Hamby Miller, 91, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on August 18, 2023, of natural causes.

Lovenia was born on August 8,1932 to Clarence and Osia Hamby in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.   After attending  Dollarway School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas Lovenia moved to Houston Texas where she met and...

Aug 18, 2023

Frederick Lee Cocklin

April 13, 1941 – August 18, 2023

Frederick Lee Cocklin, also known as Fred, passed away on August 18, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fred was a loving and funny man, known for his goofy and...

Aug 18, 2023

Randall Leon Orr

1944 – 2023

Randall Leon Orr was born June 16, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Ok to Eva DeLois and Leon Orr. Randall (Pa) departed this world for a better one August 18, 2023. He was a resident of Oklahoma City his entire life. He attended US Grant High School and Southeast High...

Aug 17, 2023

John L. Powell

1936-2023

John L. Powell, "Jack," passed away on August 17, 2023, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 87 years old. His wife Rozella, daughter Chandra, and granddaughter Poppy were by his side during his final moments.

Born on January 27, 1936, in...

Aug 17, 2023

Cynthia Evans

1962 – 2023

Cynthia Lorraine Evans died at the age of 60 on August 17, 2023. She was born December 23, 1962, in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Benjamin Botts and Geraldine Garlett.  She enjoyed working as a long-time dispatcher for the police department as well as a trained Emergency Medical Technician.  She...

Aug 13, 2023

1939-2023

Benita Lois Kippes, 84, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on August 13, 2023. Benita was born in Woodward, Oklahoma to Ben and Bertha Steadman on February 6, 1939.

Benita married her loving husband of nearly 65 years, Lloyd Kippes, on September 6, 1958.

A special message from Benita's children: "To my mother...

Aug 13, 2023

Lina Steele Reynolds

1924-2023

Lina Steele Reynolds was born October 26, 1924, in Bartlesville, OK the third of seven children born to Burr Roach and Marguerite (Dunlap) Reynolds, and she died on August 13, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK.

She graduated from Bartlesville College High School in 1942 and then attended Bartlesville Junior...

Aug 10, 2023

Mark Allen Doberenz

1960-2023

Mark Allen Doberenz of Edmond, OK was a beloved husband, father, uncle and friend. He was born July 25 th , 1960, in Portland, Oregon to Floyd and Opal Doberenz. Mark passed away from a heart attack on August 10 th , 2023. He was surrounded by his church family in...

Aug 9, 2023

Marilyn Hogue

1945-2023

Marilyn Billingslea Hogue, 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's and acute atrial fibrillation, passed away August 9, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends.

Marilyn was born and reared in Lawton, Oklahoma to Don and Effie Ruth Billingslea.  She attended Lawton High School where she was...

Aug 9, 2023

Johnnie Ray Wallace, 86, passed away on August 9, 2023, at his home in Edmond, OK.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, August 14 th at New Covenant Church of Edmond, OK. Interment will follow the funeral at Jones IOOF Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Matthews Funeral Home.

Johnnie Ray Wallace...

Aug 8, 2023

Katherine Lavon Caywood

1938 – 2023

Katherine Lavon Caywood passed away August 8 th , 2023, with family by her side. Katherine was born December 6, 1938, in Marlow.  She was the daughter of Earl and Arcy (Thornton) Alsobrook.  She attended school in Bray and graduated from High School in 1956.

Katherine married...

Aug 8, 2023

Billie Jeanne Price

1928-2023

Billie Jeanne Price, 94, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Billie was born to Edwin and Carrie Propps in Verden, Oklahoma. She lived in western Oklahoma and attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford until she met and married the love of her life J.L. Price. They married...

Aug 7, 2023

David Roewe, 65, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023.

David Andrew Roewe, 65, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born in Jacksboro, TX on April 28, 1958, to Henry J. and Shirley A. Roewe, the second of six children. He lived in Windthorst, TX until the age of 11 when his...

Aug 6, 2023

David Dean Webb

1940 – 2023

With somber hearts, we recall the life and legacy of David Dean Webb, a beloved husband, dedicated academic, devoted father, and accomplished real estate broker. David peacefully departed in his slumber on August 6, 2023, at the age of 83. Born in Lawton, Oklahoma, in August 1940, David's life...