OBITUARIES

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,...

Sep 30, 2024

Michael O. Flowers

1954 – 2024

Michael passed away on September 30, 2024, at his home in Edmond surrounded by family and friends. Michael has been on a journey for the last few years to stay with us and work every day to get better.

Michael was preceded in death by his Mother...

Sep 30, 2024

Norma Jean Grummer Kirsch was born on July 23, 1932, to Norman and Adelia (Bohlman) Grummer in Okarche, Oklahoma. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. John's Lutheran Church in Okarche. Norma Jean attended St. John's Lutheran School through eighth grade and graduated from Okarche High School in 1950.

Though she aspired to become a beautician,...

Sep 28, 2024

Lillian Ruth Stewart

1923-2024

By faith and grace she has found her way home. Lillian Ruth (Eakins) Stewart was born November 30, 1923, in Kingfisher, OK and went home to be with the Lord September 28, 2024, in Edmond, OK. Last year, Lillian enjoyed celebrating her 100 th birthday surrounded by loved ones who were...

Sep 27, 2024

Juanita D. Johansen

1934 – 2024

Juanita Dean Johansen was born to John Lawrence and Hazel Vickers Covington on September 18, 1934, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on September 27 th after celebrating her 90 th birthday. Juanita lived a very full and joyful life with...

Sep 25, 2024

Kay Donna Culp

1937-2024

Kay Donna Culp, 87, daughter of William Wirt Snipes and Carrie Lee Selby, died September 25, 2024.

Kay was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The family later relocated to Oklahoma City. Kay attended the University of Oklahoma where she met her husband, Burt Lewis Culp. On June 4, 1956, Kay...