OBITUARIES

Nov 30, 2023

David Russell Zornes, 76, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2024, after an abrupt onset of pulmonary fibrosis. His sudden loss leaves a void in the hearts of his wife, family and countless whose lives he touched.

David was born on August 28, 1947, in Iola, Kansas above the Ramsey's Department store on the...

Nov 30, 2023

Burt Lewis Culp, 89, son of George Culp and Wilhelmina "Bill" Wolleson, died March 17, 2024.

Burt grew up in Billings, Oklahoma, and attended the University of Oklahoma. On June 4, 1956, he married Kay Donna Snipes. He worked as a geologist for Exxon until he retired in 1986.

Surviving Burt are his wife Kay,...

Nov 30, 2023

Tommy Lee Warner, age 92, of Mustang, Oklahoma , went to Heaven on March 13, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1931, in Edmond, Oklahoma and accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at a young age. Tommy served in the United States Army for 2 years on active duty as paratrooper during the Korean War. His military...

Nov 30, 2023

Public visitation will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as well as Wednesday, March 13, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at...

Nov 30, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Yannarella, Sr. passed away peacefully on March 5, 2024. He was born on January 13, 1941, in Trenton, NJ to Daniel & Philomena Yannarella. Raised in Lambertville, NJ, Joe was the youngest of 5 children. Joe was proud of his Italian heritage and worked in his parent's restaurant "Phil & Dan's Italian Kitchen" as a young man....

Nov 30, 2023

Sharon Kay Taylor passed peacefully from this world on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Sharon is survived by three brothers Jerry Dyer of Annville  KY, Kenny Dyer of Sterling, VA and Thom Dyer of Sterling, VA, her daughter, Carol Lloyd of Seminole, OK, son Tony Edmonson of Bethany, OK, Wayne Edmonson of Inola, OK, and many grandchildren and...

Nov 25, 2023

Peggy Lynn Pearson

1962-2023

Peggy Lynn Pearson, 61, of Edmond, OK, died of lung cancer on November 25.

She was born in Pipestone, MN in 1962 to Eugene and Yvonne Jaycox. She married her high school sweetheart, Douglas Pearson, and moved to Oklahoma in 1985. Peggy studied at University of Oklahoma, and graduated...

Nov 25, 2023

Lori Lynn (Engel) Robinson

1959-2023

Lori Lynn (Engel) Robinson was born on August 24, 1959 in Wadena, MN. She was raised in rural Pipestone, MN, and graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Home Economics. Lori was a devout Christian, an avid gardener, and dedicated philanthropist. She married Ken Robinson on May...

Nov 25, 2023

Ramolee Irene Bonds

1934-2023

Ramolee Irene Bonds was born February 18, 1934, in Oklahoma City, the only child of Louis and Bessie Roach. She passed away peacefully at her home on November 25, 2023, to begin eternal life with her savior Jesus Christ.

Ramolee graduated from Central High School in 1952 and from...

Nov 25, 2023

Sharon Paige Boecking

1952 – 2023

Sharon "Share Bear" Fitkin Boecking was ushered into the arms of Jesus on Nov 25, 2023 at the age of 71 years young. Born to Sally and Ed Fitkin on April 29, 1952, Sharon was a bright light in this world. She grew up in New Jersey loving horses,...

Nov 22, 2023

Christine Maria Cannon

Oct.21, 1934—Nov. 22, 2023

Christine Maria Cannon, 89, went to sleep in Jesus on November 22, 2023. In 1954 – 1955, you could find Chris playing third base on the softball field, along with her two sisters, Martha, and Mary. In 1956, her team, "Our Lady of the Valley", won the state...

Nov 21, 2023

Roger Thomas Shortt

1947-2023

Roger Thomas Shortt

Roger Thomas Shortt, 76, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away November 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Roger was born in Richmond, VA, on July 28, 1947, to Edith and James Shortt.

Roger was a graduate of Reynoldsburg, HS in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and attended Capitol...

Nov 21, 2023

Cynthia Jo Warfe

1951-2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Jo Grill Warfe of Edmond, Oklahoma, was born in Lancing Michigan on July 2, 1951.  She spent her childhood and teenage years growing up in Hudson Michigan.  After graduating high school, she went on an adventure and headed west to California.  She had her dream job working at Disney...

Nov 21, 2023

David R. Smith

1946-2023

David R. Smith, known as "Big Dave", Supe, Super Dave, Coach and, most affectionately, PaPa by his grandchildren, passed away on November 21, 2023 in Edmond in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 77-years-old.

Dave was born January 20th, 1946 in Florence, Alabama to...

Nov 20, 2023

Sallilee Bryant

1953 – 2023

Sallilee "Sally" Bryant of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was born on January 8, 1953, to Jack and Patricia Bowker in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully in the home surrounded by family on November 20, 2023, at the age of 70.

At the age of two, Sally and her...

Nov 19, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Colonel John D Bartrug. He was born in Holdenville, OK and is preceded in death by his wife Sally W Bartrug, parents Clay B Bartrug and Nola Woods Bartrug, and brother Clay Bartrug Jr. John is survived by his children Robert D Roland of Stamford, CT, Marilyn R Gullion...

Nov 16, 2023

David Neal Lankford

1945 – 2023

David Neal Lankford, 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by his family on November 16, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a member of New Hope Church of Christ.

David was born in 1945 to Neal and Mary Fay Lankford in Wichita, Kansas....

Nov 15, 2023

Charles Leon Thompson was born in 1936 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Once released from the hospital, his new adopted family brought him home to Oklahoma, where he would spend much of his life. He was raised around the Vian and Tulsa areas. He was a graduate of the 1954 class of Tulsa Webster and attended Northeastern College prior to...

Nov 14, 2023

Marty Don Taylor

1952-2023

Marty Don Taylor was born on September 29, 1952, in Springdale, Arkansas to Clifford "Wayne" Taylor and Betty Jo (Campbell) Taylor.

He attended the University of Central Oklahoma and graduated in 1975.

Marty married Martha (Hunt) Taylor in 1979.

Marty worked in construction and other...

Nov 13, 2023

Juanita Mae Seeger

1933-2023

Monday, November 13, 2023 our energizer bunny, who just keeps going, has gone home, after reaching her milestone of 90 years!

Juanita Mae, has been called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  If you knew her, you knew she loved Jesus picking up her cross daily to...