OBITUARIES

Nov 21, 2023

David R. Smith

1946-2023

David R. Smith, known as "Big Dave", Supe, Super Dave, Coach and, most affectionately, PaPa by his grandchildren, passed away on November 21, 2023 in Edmond in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was 77-years-old.

Dave was born January 20th, 1946 in Florence, Alabama to...

Nov 20, 2023

Sallilee Bryant

1953 – 2023

Sallilee "Sally" Bryant of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was born on January 8, 1953, to Jack and Patricia Bowker in Pawnee, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully in the home surrounded by family on November 20, 2023, at the age of 70.

At the age of two, Sally and her...

Nov 19, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Colonel John D Bartrug. He was born in Holdenville, OK and is preceded in death by his wife Sally W Bartrug, parents Clay B Bartrug and Nola Woods Bartrug, and brother Clay Bartrug Jr. John is survived by his children Robert D Roland of Stamford, CT, Marilyn R Gullion...

Nov 16, 2023

David Neal Lankford

1945 – 2023

David Neal Lankford, 78, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by his family on November 16, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a member of New Hope Church of Christ.

David was born in 1945 to Neal and Mary Fay Lankford in Wichita, Kansas....

Nov 15, 2023

Charles Leon Thompson was born in 1936 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Once released from the hospital, his new adopted family brought him home to Oklahoma, where he would spend much of his life. He was raised around the Vian and Tulsa areas. He was a graduate of the 1954 class of Tulsa Webster and attended Northeastern College prior to...

Nov 14, 2023

Marty Don Taylor

1952-2023

Marty Don Taylor was born on September 29, 1952, in Springdale, Arkansas to Clifford "Wayne" Taylor and Betty Jo (Campbell) Taylor.

He attended the University of Central Oklahoma and graduated in 1975.

Marty married Martha (Hunt) Taylor in 1979.

Marty worked in construction and other...

Nov 13, 2023

Juanita Mae Seeger

1933-2023

Monday, November 13, 2023 our energizer bunny, who just keeps going, has gone home, after reaching her milestone of 90 years!

Juanita Mae, has been called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  If you knew her, you knew she loved Jesus picking up her cross daily to...

Nov 13, 2023

Pamala Joy Stockwell

1950 – 2023

Pam was the youngest of three sisters born into a bi-vocational Pastor's home.  Her Father worked as a custodian within the local school system where he received a salary and benefits for his family; and his work hours allowed him the opportunity to minister and build his congregation.  In...

Nov 9, 2023

Ella M. Marchese

1947-2023

Ella Marie (Ellie) Marchese, 75, of Edmond, Oklahoma went to meet her Lord and Savior on November 9, 2023. Ellie was born December 11, 1947, to Herbert and Florence McKenna in Bartlesville and grew up in Nowata, Oklahoma. She moved to Edmond during high school where she graduated in 1966. While...

Nov 9, 2023

Dickie "Dick" Gene DeFriese

1932 – 2023

Dickie Gene (Dick) DeFriese, 91, of Edmond, OK, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Born in Seminole, OK on October 19, 1932, the youngest of six, to Jesse Clinton and Alma DeFriese. As a standout basketball player for the Seminole Chieftains, he lettered and played Varsity all...

Nov 4, 2023

Holly Elizabeth Glover

1968-2023

Holly Elizabeth Dyer Glover never allowed breast cancer to define her during her 8 ½-year battle. She lived life to its fullest as she bravely battled the disease. Her exit from the world exemplified this bravery: In her final week while requesting last rites be read while she was conscious, she...

Nov 3, 2023

Michael (Mike) Charles Mitchell was born September 03, 1947, in Bristow, Oklahoma to Dayton Eugene and Mary Claire (Lewis) Mitchell. He peacefully left this world on November 3, 2024, to join the Father in his heavenly home. Mike's last days were spent surrounded by his family and friends.

Mike graduated from Drumright High School in 1965. He...

Nov 2, 2023

Sharla Gae Brookey

1968 – 2023

Full Obituary to come.

Public viewing will be held Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home.

Service's will be held Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City.

Oct 31, 2023

Jon Kelly Knutson

1961 – 2023

Services pending at this time.

Oct 31, 2023

Austin Russell Hall

1997 – 2023

Austin Russell Hall, age 26, went to heaven on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He was born on June 19, 1997 in Flint, MI to Sarah Lynn Hall Kinaia (Shifford) and step-father since 2001 Chris Kinaia. Austin grew up in Livona, MI until he was 11 years old and then...

Oct 31, 2023

James Samuel "Sam" Erwin

1950-2023

James Samuel "Sam" Erwin, 73, Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on October 31, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK.  Sam was born in Abilene, Texas on June 16, 1950, to Eldon Ray and Helene (Rosencranz) Erwin.

Sam graduated from Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX in 1975 with a Bachelor's degree...

Oct 31, 2023

Austin Russell Hall

1997 – 2023

Full obituary to come.

Servcies will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.

Oct 30, 2023

Jerry Don Brown

1935-2023

Jerry Don Brown was born June 13, 1935 in Granite, Oklahoma. He passed away on October 30, 2023.

Jerry was the 3rd of 8 children born to Frank & Zelma Brown. Jerry attended school in Oklahoma City. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Marines....

Oct 30, 2023

Judieth "Judi" Ann Felker

Judi closed her beautiful blue eyes for the final time on October 30, 2023.

She was born in Williams, OK the third of three children, to L. T. Harrison and Edith Walker Harrison. She spent her early years around Williams and the Poteau areas. She also lived for a brief time...

Oct 28, 2023

Carlene Maddox

1934-2023

Carlene Maddox passed away on October 28, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on June 17, 1934, to Matthew and Hattie Roberts in Guthrie, OK. Her peaceful and joyful demeanor could be attributed to the faith she lived, as she was a devoted Christian who attended church regularly and...