OBITUARIES

Jun 19, 2023

Shelley Shelley

1959 – 2023

Shelley Shelley, 63, was born in Napa, California on  July 15, 1959, to Virginia and H. Glen Prater. Shelley went to spend eternity with Jesus on Monday, June 19, 2023. Shelley was  kind, loving, generous, caring, and a Fully Devoted Follower of Christ. She had many accomplishments in her life...

Jun 19, 2023

Jo Frances Begley

1933-2023

Jo Frances Streetman Begley was born May 13, 1933, in Sasawkwa, Oklahoma to Morris and Katherine Streetman. She passed away June 19th, 2023 at 90 years of age following a brief illness. Frances was an oil and gas secretary before leaving the workforce to raise her three children. She was a...

Jun 18, 2023

Edith Lucille "Lou" Smith

1930-2023

Edith Lucille "Aunt Lou" Smith  passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 92 surrounded by her family in Checotah, Oklahoma.

Aunt Lou was born to Wilton and Daisy (Broughton) Dail on October 15, 1930, in Greenville, North Carolina. Lou married Harvey Smith on June 16th,...

Jun 15, 2023

Pamela Diane DePue Lovelady

1957 – 2023

Pamela Diane DePue Lovelady (65), a beloved child of God living in Yukon, OK died on June 15, 2023. She was born on December 31, 1957, in Oklahoma City, OK. Her childhood and youth were shaped by the various places the family lived: Enid, Oklahoma; Carmi, Illinois; and...

Jun 13, 2023

Reverend Bobby G. "Bob" Walker

1946 – 2023

Rev. Bob Gene Walker, Age 76, of Edmond, Oklahoma departed from this life on June 13 th , 2023, at his home in the company of his beautiful and caring wife Billie L. Walker. Bob was born on July 2 nd , 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,...

Jun 12, 2023

Martha Frances Knott Fowlkes of Caruthersville almost reached her 94th birthday. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 12 in the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City.

Martha was born on July 13, 1931 to Leslie Walter and Myrtle Lee (Edney) Knott on a farm in Pemiscot County, Missouri. The family moved to...

Jun 9, 2023

Robert Lewis Cox, Jr.

1949 – 2023

Today we celebrate the healing of a strong, wonderful man and great father, grandfather, husband, son, brother, and friend.  On June 9 th , 2023, after a three-year battle with cancer, Robert L. Cox Jr. joined his departed family, friends, and all the saints in the presence of...

Jun 7, 2023

Ralph Scott Burcham

1927-2023

Ralph Scott Burcham, 95, was born on June 29, 1927, in Mangum, Oklahoma. His parents were R. Scott and Verna Wetsel Burcham. He was raised on a farm with his brothers, Kay and Carroll and sister Ruth. He graduated from Reed High School in 1945. He graduated from Southwestern State College...

Jun 6, 2023

Deanna Carol Warner

1964 – 2023

Full obituary to come.

Public visitation will be held Monday, June 12, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Jun 5, 2023

William James Benda

1940-2023

William "Bill" James Benda was born April 12 th , 1940, to James and Tillie Benda and passed away June 5 th , 2023.  Bill fought hard to beat his cancer, but at 83 years of age, he fought as long as he could.  Bill peacefully passed away at his home...

Jun 4, 2023

Linda Childs Maxey

1941 – 2023

Linda Childs Maxey passed away June 4, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born to Casey and Kathryn Childs on March 24, 1941, and grew up in Tulsa OK. After losing her mother at a young age Linda was blessed with a stepmother who loved her like her own,...

Jun 4, 2023

Lois Pauline Murray, 92, went home to be with the Lord and loved ones on June 4 th . She was born Aug. 26, 1922, to Fannie and Bruce Gilbreath in Avilla, MO. Pauline married William (Bill) on June 12, 1945, in Carthage, MO. She had been an active member of Methodist Churches in CA, Midwest City, and Oklahoma City...

Jun 2, 2023

Linda Jeanne Erickson

1948 – 2023

Linda Jeanne Erickson peacefully passed away at home on June 2, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on November 3, 1948 to Clinton (CB) and Bobbie (Jolley) Hester in Dallas, TX.  She attended W.W. Samuel High School in Pleasant Grove, graduating in 1966, thus being...

Jun 2, 2023

Martha Jeanette Warner

1935 – 2023

Obituary to come.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 2nd, 2023, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Jun 1, 2023

William "Bill" Edmond Puckett died peacefully on June 1 st , 2023, at 81. He was born to Ed and Dorene Puckett in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 5 th , 1941. Bill attended Northeast High School in Oklahoma City, where he was named All-State in football and baseball. He attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, on...

May 31, 2023

Zibeh R. Zakka

1990 – 2023

Zibeh Zakka, Edmond resident, passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023, at the age of 32 years old.

Zibeh, the son of Rabo and Rhoda Zakka, was born June 26, 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria. He spent most of his childhood in Lagos, with a short time in Abuja...

May 31, 2023

Dolores Claudia Stephenson

1930-2023

Dolores (Dodie) Claudia Stephenson peacefully passed away on May 31, 2023.  Dolores was born on November 24, 1930 to Wilson and Ruby Granstaff in Weleetka, OK.  Dolores spent her early years in Weleetka and graduated from Weleetka High School in 1947.  After graduation, Dodie spent time with her sister and brother-in-law,...

May 31, 2023

Charles Bradley Tootle

October 12, 1963 – May 31, 2023

No services at this time.

May 30, 2023

Howard Louis McMillan

1928 – 2023

Howard Louis McMillan, age 94, of Edmond, Oklahoma, went to be with his forever family on May 30, 2023. Mac was born October 3, 1928 in Marshall, Texas to Lex Oran and Eulal i e Attaway McMillan. He graduated from Norphlet Arkansas High School in 1946 and joined the...

May 29, 2023

Cathy Jean Sexton

1951-2023

Cathy Jean Sexton passed away on May 29, 2023 in Edmond, OK. She was born on November 12, 1951 in Oklahoma City, OK. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2023 at Matthews Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Matthews...