OBITUARIES

Jul 18, 2025

Jul 16, 2025

Linda Allene Shipley, 82, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on July 16, 2025. Linda devoted more than two decades of her life to her work as an accounting clerk at an insurance company, bringing care and diligence to everything she did. But beyond her career, it was the quiet, meaningful moments that defined her life....

Jul 14, 2025

Jane Abbott Williams was born in Mountain Park, Oklahoma, on April 16th, 1932. She was the fourth and youngest child of Ethel Abbott McCain. Jane passed away on Monday, July 14th, at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Jane grew up in Mountain Park and graduated from nearby Snyder High School. Being the baby of the family, Jane...

Jul 13, 2025

Joe Don Landrum

1933 – 2025

Joe D. Landrum, of Jefferson City, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he had moved in 2023 to be near his daughter.

Joe was born on July 1, 1933, in Fortuna, Missouri, to the late William E. "Ellery" and...

Jul 13, 2025

Alura Mitchell of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on July 13, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Church Point, Louisiana to Agnes and Hillman Miller. Alura attended Louisiana State University where she was a Delta Zeta. After graduation, Alura began her career as a teacher before eventually staying home to raise her children....

Jul 10, 2025

Hugh Dana Gibson, 96, a gifted musician, visual artist, and educator, passed away peacefully in Edmond, OK, July 10, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy in both the arts and music communities. Born in 1929 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Hugh was surrounded by music from an early age. The youngest of six children, followed in the footsteps of four of...

Jul 10, 2025

Jack William Klameth passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 74 surrounded by family.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many.

Jack is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda Klameth, his three children: Christopher and Toby Klameth of Lubbock, TX; Gordon and Angie Schultz of Edmond,...

Jul 8, 2025

William Austin Buntyn, Bill to those who knew him, was born in Laurel, Mississippi on February 15, 1937, to James Russell Buntyn Sr. and Aleen Uzell Austin Buntyn.  His brother James was born just eleven months prior, and from the beginning, they were a pair, thick as thieves, raised almost like twins. Where one went, the other wasn't far...

Jul 8, 2025

Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Lloyd Glenn Hill, parents Leslie and Dorothy Sharp, her brothers Bud and Roy Sharp and her sisters Donna Teini and Minnie Burton.

She is survived by her three children Decki Joy Beckett, Riley Mark Hill wife Tonya and Jan Russell Hill wife Terri, 8...

Jul 8, 2025

Marie Kay Johnson

1957 – 2025

Marie K Johnson, born December 8, 1957, went to be with her Lord on July 8, 2025.

Beloved sister, mother, aunt and friend.

Marie is survived by her husband Robert L. Johnson, son Carlos Matlock Jr., sister Nancy Barker, and several nieces and nephews and...

Jul 7, 2025

The family of Bonnie Steiner sadly announces her passing on July 7, 2025, in Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City.  Bonnie, age 88, was the wife of Glen Lavern Steiner for 59 years. They raised three daughters: Vicki Donley of Clinton, OK, Kathy Jones of Bainbridge Island, WA, and Stephanie Heinrichs of Edmond, OK.

Born September 7, 1936, in...

Jul 7, 2025

Roger Allan Baldwin died Monday, July 7, 2025. Roger was born June 2, 1931, in Decatur Illinois to Carl and Christine Baldwin. Roger attended Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois where he met the love of his life, Evalyn. They married on September 11, 1954, while attending Michigan State University. After completing a Ph. D. in organic chemistry in 1959,...

Jul 7, 2025

Wilbur D. Peralta

1963 – 2025

Services will be held on July 23, 2025 in Riverside California. Viewing will be held from 10:30-11:30, Service at 11:30 a.m. with burial at the Riverside National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Akes Family Funeral Home 9695 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92503

Jul 7, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we share that José Ángel Medina Valenzuela, lovingly known as "Ángel," passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma, at the age of 69.

He was born on April 23, 1956, in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, where he also grew up. From a young age, Ángel was hardworking and visionary. In...

Jul 7, 2025

Forrest Danley, age 65, from Edmond, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this world after a brave battle with ALS on July 7, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born on March 7, 1960, in Ada, Oklahoma, Forrest was a beloved father, husband and friend, known for his empathetic nature, cheerful spirit, servant heart, and exceptional mind. He...

Jul 7, 2025

Michael Franklin Dean, 77, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2025, at the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on November 2, 1947, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Michael lived a life marked by service, persistence, hard work, and kindness. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the United...

Jul 6, 2025

Obituary to come.

Jul 4, 2025

Frederick Thomas Burley

1932 – 2025

Full obituary to come.

The family has decided to have private services at a later date.

Jul 3, 2025

Bob Garner Moore was born on January 12, 1955 to George Milton Moore and Barbara Jean (Garner) Moore in Shawnee Oklahoma.  The son of a highway patrolman, they moved several times to Tulsa, Blackwell, Guymon, Wewoka, Broken Arrow and finally landed in Edmond Oklahoma when Bob was in Jr. High.

Bob was a great athlete and was...

Jun 29, 2025

Nancy Jane Nelson, 80, was born to James Edgar (J.E.) and Faye Demory in Ardmore, OK on October 12, 1944, and joined her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2025. She fought her battle with cancer with an enduring strength granted to her by God. She lost this earthly, physical battle only to claim victory in Jesus.

...