OBITUARIES

Oct 29, 2022

Richard Donald Cypher

1928-2022

Richard D. (Dick) Cypher passed away on October 29, 2022.

Dick is survived by two daughters, Julie Cypher Hale and Melanie Cypher; Melanie's partner, James Patterson; two grandchildren, Bailey and Glynnis; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was born in Wilmar,  California on July 17, 1928....

Oct 28, 2022

August 18, 1935 – October 28, 2022

Barbara leaves behind one son, Scott Hodson, two daughters, Donna Bellman and Connie Heath. Along with five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on November 3, 2022, at Tryon Cemetery in Tryon, Oklahoma.

Barbara will be greatly missed by her family and friends....

Oct 27, 2022

Ruth Catherine Stevens

1944-2022

Ruth Catherine Stevens, 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away October 27, 2022 at her home.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday November 1, 2022 at 10:00 am at Matthews Funeral Home.  601 S. Kelly Edmond, OK 73003.  A viewing will be held Monday October 31 from 12:00...

Oct 22, 2022

Lois Eilene Niswonger Hallman, devoted Christian, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother passed away on October 22, 2022, at the age of 79 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Lois was born to Wesley and Hazel Niswonger in Colby, Kansas on October 26, 1942.  She grew up in Atwood, Kansas with her parents and sister, Ellen Niswonger. Lois graduated from Atwood...

Oct 22, 2022

1947-2022

Parichehreh Ferdowsian was called Pari by all, lived for 76 years. She is survived by her husband Rouhollah of 57 years. Her 4 children, Navid, Shiva, Vafa, and Erfan.  Her daughters-in-law Neda, Amy and Adasi. Her son-in-law, Sina. Her 10 grandchildren Parisa, Shameem, Shawyon, Saba, Sana, Sama, Olivia, Tony, Lily, and Zane whom loved her dearly...

Oct 21, 2022

Dwight LaVerne Maker, 72, a lifetime resident of Edmond, OK died in his home surrounded by family at 1:00 in the afternoon on Friday, October 21, 2022 after a 5-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Dwight is survived by his wife of 53 years, Brenda (Oxford) Maker, daughter Toni and Justin Spence of Edmond, son Nathan and Kim...

Oct 19, 2022

Ruthanne Love 1929-2022

Ruthanne Cooper Love, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, with her loving daughter at her side. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Webster Love; dear mother of John Love (Shannon), Carol Schwabe (Beau), and the late David Love (Janet); cherished grandmother of Kathryn, Mallory, Colleen, Elizabeth, Mikayla and Gabrielle; loving great grandmother...

Oct 17, 2022

Betty R. Schmid

October 23, 1930 – October 17, 2022

Elizabeth Ruth (Betty) Schmid, 91, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on October 23, 1930, to the late Paul and Charlotte Mohr Coyner. Betty was a devoted elementary teacher for...

Oct 16, 2022

Willis Ray Bottger

1932 – 2022

Willis Ray Bottger of Oklahoma City was called home on October 16, 2022.

Willis was born on February 23, 1932, to Earle and Edith Bottger in Oklahoma City, OK. He graduated from Central High School and Oklahoma City University with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Arts.

Oct 15, 2022

Michael Ray Simmons

1947 – 2022

Michael Ray Simmons, 75, of Norman, OK, passed away on October 15, 2022, at his home at the Norman Veterans Center with his daughter by his side. He lived with Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years. Mike was born on July 18, 1947, to Ray and Betty Simmons in...

Oct 12, 2022

Helen M. Freeman

Helen M. Freeman passed away on the morning of October 12, 2022. Helen was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Thomas R. and Anna Straub Hamilton. She is survived by her children, Lester and Marlena Freeman, Tom and Teresa Freeman, Salle Mullennax, Joe Freeman and Michael Pone. As well as her grandchildren and great...

Oct 11, 2022

Harold G. "Shorty" Keck

September 27, 1941 – October 11, 2022

Harold G. "Shorty" Keck, age 81, a resident of Edmond, Oklahoma since 1999, slipped peacefully from this life the evening of October 11, 2022.

Shorty is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary (Massengale) Keck; son H. Dean Keck of...

Oct 7, 2022

Vickie Lee Nichols

1949 – 2022

Vickie Lee Nichols joined Jesus and her beloved Pat in Heaven on October 7, 2022.

Born on January 8, 1949 in Salina, Kansas to parents L'Roy Johnson and Eulala Faye Johnson, Vickie grew up an Air Force brat and lived in Kansas, California, Washington, Texas, Japan, New...

Oct 7, 2022

Naudine Claire Greenawalt

1932 – 2022

Naudine was born in Evanston, Il, on June 14, 1932, to Herbert and Jean Nelson. Her family relocated to Corning Ca when Naudine was midway through the 11 th grade, and she graduated from Corning High School in 1950. After graduation, she moved to Sacramento where she met the...

Oct 6, 2022

Kelley Renee Bailey

September 14, 1968 – October 6, 2022

Kelley Renee Bailey, 54, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, while surrounded by family. Kelley was born on September 14, 1968, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Kelley was a very loving and caring person with a servant's heart.

Kelley loved animals...

Oct 5, 2022

Jerald Graham Orendorff

1943 – 2022

Jerald (Jerry) Graham Orendorff was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on July 30, 1943, to DeLoss and Mary Audrene Orendorff and raised in Tulsa.  He passed away October 5, 2022, surrounded by family members.  He graduated from Daniel Webster High School in Tulsa in 1961 and from NSU in Tahlequah...

Sep 30, 2022

LaVerne Southerland

1928 – 2022

LaVerne Southerland, 94, of Edmond, OK died September 30, 2022. Laverne was the daughter of Oscar and Kate Mullins born in 1928 in Nash, TX. Sometime after finishing her schooling in Waxahachie, TX, she moved to Oklahoma City to live near her sisters. She met George Southerland on a blind...

Sep 28, 2022

James "Jay" Ryan Jones

1976 – 2022

On September 28, 2022, James (Jay) Ryan Jones was carried to heaven by angels. What a glorious site it must have been to see Jay run into the arms of Jesus and his daddy, whom he had missed for 11 years.

Jay was born on April...

Sep 28, 2022

Robert Donald "Don" Hurst

1936 – 2022

Robert Donald ("Don") Hurst passed away after a long illness on September 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Don was born in Dallas Texas on July 11, 1936, to Louis and Ethel Hurst. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a B.B.A. in business. Don built...

Sep 27, 2022

Jarvis Lee Collins

1932 – 2022

Jarvis Collins was born in Enterprise, West Virginia on August 1, 1932. He passed away in his sleep the morning of September 27 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

After graduating high school Jarvis enlisted in the Navy and traveled the world on the USS Wasp aircraft carrier. After the...