OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
John William "Bill" Hess
Jul 11, 2026
John William “Bill” Hess, 94, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 11, 2026, just two days after celebrating his 94th birthday.
Bill was born on July 9, 1932, in Balmorhea, Texas, near Pecos. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, demonstrating the same quiet courage and commitment...
Jack & Barbara Tabor
Jul 8, 2026
Today we are celebrating the life of two wonderful people who have left this world to join our loving God in Heaven.
Jack Dempsey Tabor was the youngest of six children born in Muldrow Oklahoma to James and Dovie Tabor. After his father died when he was only a toddler, he and his brother James “Jim”, age six, were sent to...
Philip Raymond Courtin
Jul 8, 2026
The Memorial Service for Philip “Phil” Raymond Courtin, 74, of Edmond, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday July 17, 2026, at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation and arrangements are by Matthews Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Phil was born May 26, 1952, in Rochester, MN to Raymond Frank and Anne (Symonds) Courtin and met his heavenly father Wednesday July 8,...
Ralph Jaeger
Jul 6, 2026
Ralph Jaeger, loving husband, devoted father, and committed servant of Jesus, died peacefully on 6 July 2026, surrounded by his children. From solid German Lutheran roots, his life was marked by tremendous self-discipline and dedication that blessed the lives of others.
Ralph was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on 6 December 1932 to Esther and Albert Jaeger. He was baptized into...
William Kerry Moore
Jul 6, 2026
Private William Kerry Moore, 71, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2026. Born on January 26th, 1955, in Edmond, Oklahoma. A patriot, Moore answered the call of duty and enlisted in The United States Marine Corps from 1972-1974.
Kerry spent his time enjoying lake life with his wife, watching football and fishing. He loved Sooners football, country music...
Emberly Jo Hurst
Jul 6, 2026
Emberly Jo Hurst, 36, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.
Emberly was born on July 5, 1990, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to William "Sparky" Hurst and Debra Bryant Hurst. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Katy, Texas, where she attended Katy Independent School District schools and graduated from Cinco Ranch High School...
James Dean Harrison
Jul 4, 2026
James Dean "Jim" Harrison of Edmond, OK passed away Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK.
He was born June 18th, 1939, in Tishomingo, OK. He graduated from Tishomingo High School and served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard.
James retired as an electrician from Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company.
He loved being with his family and friends, especially his three great-grandsons,...
James Paul Bailey
Jul 4, 2026
In Loving Memory of James Paul Bailey
Some people measure a life by the years they live. James Paul Bailey's life will be measured by the people he loved, the lives he changed, and the legacy he leaves behind.
James was, above all else, a family man. He loved deeply, worked tirelessly, laughed often, and gave generously. He was the steady hand...
Stephanie Dawn (Bean) Musser
Jul 3, 2026
Stephanie Dawn (Bean) Musser crossed over to her Heavenly Home on July 3, 2026; a “Homecoming” awaited.
Stephanie was born in Liberal, KS on July 7, 1964. She grew up in Liberal and graduated from Liberal High School in 1982. From an early age, Stephanie had a love of music. The passion for music only grew and remained within her Spirit...
Gerald Richard Ward
Jul 3, 2026
Gerald Richard Ward, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on June 20, 1946, and lived a life defined by love, generosity, laughter, service, and unwavering devotion to his family.
Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was drafted just a few...
Joseph Oran Leonard
Jul 2, 2026
Joseph Oran Leonard, 81, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.
Joseph was born on December 1, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Harlan and Helena Leonard. He was the fourth of eight children and was raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Edmond High School in 1963.
Following graduation, Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army during...
Paul Edmund McElvany
Jul 1, 2026
Paul Edmund McElvany, 94 of Edmond, Oklahoma was born on July 10, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to William Dow and Mattie Goldie (Sams) McElvany and looked upon the face of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Integris Hospice House, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul married the love of his life, Jeanette Rose...
Gaydon Wayne Manwarring
Jun 29, 2026
Gaydon W. Manwarring, formerly of Garland, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on March 10, 1940, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his son, Freddie Wayne Manwarring; several grandchildren; brother, Lindsey Smith Jr., sister, Pauline Parker; many nieces, nephews, and other loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Manwarring;...
Patsy Jean Barton
Jun 28, 2026
Patsy Jean Barton ("Pat"), 94, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital after spending precious time surrounded by family and friends.
Pat was born on April 20, 1932, in Hennessey, Oklahoma, to John and Sylvia Forbis of Cashion, Oklahoma. She was the middle of three daughters.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son,...
Mary Ladell Peterson
Jun 28, 2026
Ladell Peterson, age 97, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 28, 2026.
Born to Bonnie and Shearl Lewis Shofner on May 4, 1929, in Caddo, Oklahoma, Ladell grew up as the only girl and middle child of five children. She was talented and driven, unafraid to do dirty work on the family’s homestead farm and helped wherever she was...
Estella Ann Jones
Jun 23, 2026
Estella Ann Jones of Edmond, Oklahoma passed peacefully from this life Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Ann, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, on November 24, 1942, to parents Marvin Welch and Dorothy Beddo Welch. She attended Pauls Valley Schools, graduating in 1960. Ann married her high school...
Jayne Ann Patterson
Jun 21, 2026
Jayne Ann Mayo Patterson was born on March 26, 1943 to Bonnie and Emmert Mayo in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Jayne was blessed with two older siblings, Patsy Charvoz and Gene Mayo. When Jayne was a child, her family loved visiting Colorado. In 1955, her father bought a small piece of land, next to Cebolla Creek in a heavenly place known as...
Charles Wayne Cox
Jun 20, 2026
Charles Wayne Cox was born in Temple, OK, to William D. and Elsie (Bingham) Cox on March 31, 1949, the youngest of six children. He passed away at home in Oklahoma City on June 20th, 2026. Charles graduated from Norman High School in 1967 and from Oklahoma University in 1971 where he majored in Law Enforcement. He was in the...
Pamela Sue Timmons
Jun 20, 2026
Pamela Sue Timmons, lovingly known as Pam, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2026. Surrounded by her family, she passed peacefully and began her eternal journey in Heaven.
Pam was born on March 11, 1961, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to E.M. "Buddy" Sandefur and Patricia Sandefur. A lifelong resident of Edmond, she graduated from Edmond Memorial...
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