OBITUARIES

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...

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...