OBITUARIES

Nov 30, 2023

On August 1, 1976, Jason Michael Parson made his way into our world, arriving a few days early, much to his family's delight. He very unexpectedly left our world on May 31, 2024, breaking more than a few hearts.

Jason spent his childhood in Edmond, where he and his best friends found lots of mischief and fun,...

Nov 30, 2023

Cheryl Lackmeyer Gubitosi, mom to Rebecca, Granny to her grand- niece Keira, sister-in-law and friend to Stella, and aunt to Steve, Jennifer, Chris and Rachel, is in heaven where she won't ever have to cook again.

Unless she wants to.

Cheryl passed away on May 24 after a long happy life in which, after the...

Nov 30, 2023

Emma Irene Clark, known by all as Jean, was born in 1930 to Emma and Lester Shearer in Chickasha, OK, and passed away on May 23, 2024.

Jean spent her childhood in Chickasha, where she graduated high school and attended the Oklahoma College for Women. She graduated from college with a degree in professional art.

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Nov 30, 2023

Darryl Vincent Cline passed away on May 21, 2024, at the age of 83.    Darryl was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on February 24, 1941, to Glenn and Mabel Cline.  Darryl graduated from Deer Creek High School and attended UCO.  He enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, and track in high school, and was in chorus/band and 4H club, also being...

Nov 30, 2023

Lonnie Ray Loard was born at home on April 29, 1945 to Clifford Earl Loard and Fineva DeShane Loard near Wilson, OK. He was the youngest of three children. He spent his early years living on ranches, but moved to Ardmore, OK, where he went to school. He graduated high school, where he made many lifelong friends. In 1963...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph Charles Lovell, Jr. was born in Oklahoma City, OK to Charles and Vernece Lovell on October 22, 1944.  He attended school in a two room country school through seventh grade before the family moved into Noble, OK.  Joe graduated from Noble High School in 1962 then joined the U.S. Army of which he was proud to serve.

Nov 30, 2023

Todd Marcus Curtis, 58, a lifetime resident of Edmond, OK died surrounded by his family, on May 15th, 2024, after a heart event that he did not recover from. Todd is survived by his wife of 27 years, Joan (Deason) Curtis, Daughter Caralyn Grace, and Josh Chica of Oklahoma City OK, son Josef Todd Curtis, daughter Emma Rosalee Curtis,...

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth (MacArthur) Heitmann was born August 30, 1940, in Topeka, KS to James and Eva MacArthur. She passed on to her eternal reward April 5, 2024.

Margaret was the middle of three children between older sister Edith (MacArthur) Bronson and younger brother Robert MacArthur. She attended a one room schoolhouse through 8th grade and attended Seaman...

Nov 30, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ann Allen, who left us on May 7th, 2024, at the age of 89. She was an integral member of our family and community, and her presence will be sorely missed.

Ann was known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for her family...

Nov 30, 2023

Stephen Roy Hamrick, son of Joyce and Lee Hamrick, died Sunday, May 5, in Oklahoma City after battling complications from a ruptured brain aneurysm. He was 54.

A devoted son, brother, father and husband, Steve's proudest accomplishment was his family. Since childhood, Steve was hard-working and independent, dreaming of building his own family to have a loving...

Nov 30, 2023

Before the family, the names, the details, before all else, we remember and honor how Catherine was a kind, considerate, fun, and thoughtful person. Her beautiful smile and infectious laughter would instantly fill a room with warmth. Nobody cared more about family and friends than Catherine. We will all miss her greatly.

Catherine Denwalt-Graham, 68, of Edmond,...

Nov 30, 2023

Larry, the sole author of the Christmas letter for 30+ years, always the planner, wrote his own obituary.

Larry, age 76, passed away in Edmond, Oklahoma at home on Monday, April 22 surrounded by his caring family. He was the oldest child born to Norman and Merle Airington on October 1, 1947. His brother, Joe, was born...

Nov 30, 2023

John (Mike) Mancillas passed away on April 22, 2024, after a short yet courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on June 24, 1949, to John Mancillas and Aurora Mancillas in Woodward, Oklahoma. He was the oldest of four children.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by the love of his life,...

Nov 30, 2023

Audrey Opal Ericksen Olson was born March 8 th , 1936, in Albert Lea, Minnesota to Ebba and Nels Ericksen. Her siblings were Virgil, Marian, Esther, Thyra Ann, and Robert. Audrey was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. She graduated from Albert Lea High School and Dana College in Blair, Nebraska. After college she taught physical education...

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...