OBITUARIES

Aug 18, 2023

Lovenia Louise Miller

1932-2023

Lovenia Louise Hamby Miller, 91, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on August 18, 2023, of natural causes.

Lovenia was born on August 8,1932 to Clarence and Osia Hamby in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.   After attending  Dollarway School in Pine Bluff, Arkansas Lovenia moved to Houston Texas where she met and...

Aug 18, 2023

Frederick Lee Cocklin

April 13, 1941 – August 18, 2023

Frederick Lee Cocklin, also known as Fred, passed away on August 18, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. He was born on April 13, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Fred was a loving and funny man, known for his goofy and...

Aug 18, 2023

Randall Leon Orr

1944 – 2023

Randall Leon Orr was born June 16, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Ok to Eva DeLois and Leon Orr. Randall (Pa) departed this world for a better one August 18, 2023. He was a resident of Oklahoma City his entire life. He attended US Grant High School and Southeast High...

Aug 17, 2023

Cleve L. Dodd

1931-2023

Services are currently pending.

Aug 17, 2023

John L. Powell

1936-2023

John L. Powell, "Jack," passed away on August 17, 2023, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma, following a brief battle with cancer. He was 87 years old. His wife Rozella, daughter Chandra, and granddaughter Poppy were by his side during his final moments.

Born on January 27, 1936, in...

Aug 17, 2023

Cynthia Evans

1962 – 2023

Cynthia Lorraine Evans died at the age of 60 on August 17, 2023. She was born December 23, 1962, in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Benjamin Botts and Geraldine Garlett.  She enjoyed working as a long-time dispatcher for the police department as well as a trained Emergency Medical Technician.  She...

Aug 13, 2023

1939-2023

Benita Lois Kippes, 84, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on August 13, 2023. Benita was born in Woodward, Oklahoma to Ben and Bertha Steadman on February 6, 1939.

Benita married her loving husband of nearly 65 years, Lloyd Kippes, on September 6, 1958.

A special message from Benita's children: "To my mother...

Aug 13, 2023

Lina Steele Reynolds

1924-2023

Lina Steele Reynolds was born October 26, 1924, in Bartlesville, OK the third of seven children born to Burr Roach and Marguerite (Dunlap) Reynolds, and she died on August 13, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK.

She graduated from Bartlesville College High School in 1942 and then attended Bartlesville Junior...

Aug 11, 2023

Betty Jean Riddle

1946 – 2023

Services pending at this time.

Aug 10, 2023

Mark Allen Doberenz

1960-2023

Mark Allen Doberenz of Edmond, OK was a beloved husband, father, uncle and friend. He was born July 25 th , 1960, in Portland, Oregon to Floyd and Opal Doberenz. Mark passed away from a heart attack on August 10 th , 2023. He was surrounded by his church family in...

Aug 9, 2023

Marilyn Hogue

1945-2023

Marilyn Billingslea Hogue, 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's and acute atrial fibrillation, passed away August 9, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends.

Marilyn was born and reared in Lawton, Oklahoma to Don and Effie Ruth Billingslea.  She attended Lawton High School where she was...

Aug 9, 2023

Johnnie Ray Wallace, 86, passed away on August 9, 2023, at his home in Edmond, OK.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, August 14 th at New Covenant Church of Edmond, OK. Interment will follow the funeral at Jones IOOF Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Matthews Funeral Home.

Johnnie Ray Wallace...

Aug 8, 2023

Katherine Lavon Caywood

1938 – 2023

Katherine Lavon Caywood passed away August 8 th , 2023, with family by her side. Katherine was born December 6, 1938, in Marlow.  She was the daughter of Earl and Arcy (Thornton) Alsobrook.  She attended school in Bray and graduated from High School in 1956.

Katherine married...

Aug 8, 2023

Billie Jeanne Price

1928-2023

Billie Jeanne Price, 94, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Billie was born to Edwin and Carrie Propps in Verden, Oklahoma. She lived in western Oklahoma and attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford until she met and married the love of her life J.L. Price. They married...

Aug 7, 2023

David Roewe, 65, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023.

David Andrew Roewe, 65, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born in Jacksboro, TX on April 28, 1958, to Henry J. and Shirley A. Roewe, the second of six children. He lived in Windthorst, TX until the age of 11 when his...

Aug 6, 2023

David Dean Webb

1940 – 2023

With somber hearts, we recall the life and legacy of David Dean Webb, a beloved husband, dedicated academic, devoted father, and accomplished real estate broker. David peacefully departed in his slumber on August 6, 2023, at the age of 83. Born in Lawton, Oklahoma, in August 1940, David's life...

Aug 5, 2023

1951 – 2023

Neal Clifford Tanner died at the age of 71 on August 5, 2023.  He was born October 13, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Wayne and Phyllis (Gay) Tanner.

He was drafted into the army in 1971 where he would learn his future trade through his service.  After his military commitment...

Aug 4, 2023

Betty Kay Wright

1934 – 2023

Betty Kay Wright, 89, passed away peacefully of an extended illness on August 4, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Betty was born on June 23, 1934, in Sayre, Oklahoma where she grew up and attended Bulow Public Schools. Betty was the daughter of Charles and Nellie White. Betty married Lester...

Aug 3, 2023

Jill Lynnae Kahn

1980-2023

Jill Lynnae Combrink Kahn passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. Simple words cannot come close to describing the truly wonderful life of this beautiful soul. We could make an incredible list of her accomplishments in school, sports, and business, but she did far more than that. Jill Loved.  She loved with...

Aug 1, 2023

Barbara Darlene Pursifull

1932 – 2023

Barbara Darlene Pursifull, 90, of Edmond, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at her home at The Veraden Senior Living Facility surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born December 1, 1932, in Martha, Oklahoma, to William Otis and Katie (Read) Lankford. She graduated from Altus High...