OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2023

James Armstrong Duffield

1941-2023

James Armstrong Duffield, 81 of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Jim was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on September 22, 1941 to Armstrong and Helen Duffield. He was the youngest of three children. He went to high school in Wichita and received a bachelors of business from...

Jan 19, 2023

Otis E. "Emmet" Osgood, Jr.

1938-2023

Emmet Osgood was born to Johanna and Otis E. Osgood, Sr. in Oklahoma City on January 26, 1938. He attended Rosary Elementary School and Catholic High School in Oklahoma City.

He became an entrepreneur at age 12, leading ponies for the Shepherd Family Pony Ride (where Shepherd...

Jan 18, 2023

Helen Collins

1935 – 2023

Helen Collins was born in Rock Cave, WV on April 17, 1935 to Josephine and Earl Alkire. Helen and Jarvis married in 1955 and were married for 67 years until Jarvis passed in September. They have two sons, Gary and wife Terri of Houston, TX and Bill and wife Sandy...

Jan 17, 2023

Kaprina Malone

1979-2023

No services.

Jan 16, 2023

Richard Woodrow Johnson, Jr.

Richard Woodrow Johnson, Jr. was born in Wellston, Oklahoma on April 28, 1942, to Richard Woodrow Johnson, Sr., and Vivian Opal (Osborn) Johnson.  He passed away in Oklahoma City on January 16, 2023.

Richard grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma the middle child of five children. He graduated Edmond Memorial Hight School...

Jan 16, 2023

Bob O'Reilly

1940 – 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at the Edmond Elks Lodge No. 2578, 5925 E Waterloo Rd, Edmond, OK 73034.

Jan 15, 2023

June Brainard

1924 – 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of June W. Brainard of Edmond on 15 January 2023 at the age of 98.  June was proud of her work as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II, working in an ammunition plant. Later in life she was day manager at...

Jan 15, 2023

Bobby Joe Hester (Bob)

1925-2023

Bobby Joe Hester (Bob) born January 18, 1925 in Blanchard Oklahoma passed into the waiting arms of Jesus on January 15, 2023 at his home in Edmond Oklahoma. Bob attended school in Blanchard Oklahoma graduating Highschool in 1943. Following WWII Bob attended the University of Oklahoma for two years then...

Jan 13, 2023

Helen Monroe Aanes

April 23, 1939 – January 13, 2023

Helen Monroe Aanes, daughter of Gordon and Grace Winlock, was born April 23, 1939, in Ames, Iowa. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Iowa State University, where she met the love of her life and lifelong partner,  Keith Aanes.  Helen enjoyed playing bridge, golf and...

Jan 13, 2023

Peggy June King

1942-2023

In the early morning hours of Friday, January 13th, Peggy June King, a beloved mom, sister, grandmother, and widow, passed away peacefully in her home. She lived a long life of 80 years.  Born to Johnnie Mangold-Estes and Vint Thomas, Peggy grew up in Durham in Roger Mills County, Oklahoma. She...

Jan 12, 2023

1939 – 2023

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, Bonnie Carol Kennemer, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away at the age of 83.  Bonnie was born May 9, 1939 in Edmond, OK to Fred and Ernestine (Overstreet) Hatchel.  She was the 3rd of 7 children.

She worked as a bank teller and later...

Jan 11, 2023

Mary Fugate

1952 – 2023

Mary Kathleen "Kathy" Fugate (70) transformed from her earthly body to her perfectly healed heavenly one on January 11, 2023. With her favorite Beatles song, "Let it Be" playing in the background and her children by her side, her heavenly father welcomed her home.

Kathy is survived by...

Jan 11, 2023

Austin Park

1931 – 2023

Wayne "Austin" Park, affectionately known as "Papa" and "Uncle Austin," passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the age of 91. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, Austin will be missed by all who knew him.

Born in Quanah, Texas in 1931, his family...

Jan 10, 2023

Donna Elaine Melton

1961-2023

Donna Elaine Melton was born in Oklahoma City on September 11, 1961 to Max and Doris (Beal) Melton.  She passed away on January 10, 2023 in Oklahoma City.

Donna was raised in Yukon, Oklahoma and graduated from Yukon High School in 1979.  She married William "Billy" Perry and they...

Jan 10, 2023

Jerry Taylor

December 26, 1944 – January 10, 2023

Jerry Taylor passed away in his home on Tuesday, January 10 th , at 5:28 a.m. Jerry is survived by his wife Sue, his daughter Alex and her husband Brent, his son Matt and his wife Cara, and his grandchildren Mason, Gavin, and Hagen.

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Jan 10, 2023

Afsaneh Missaghi

1959 – 2023

Afsaneh Missaghi was born on March 21, 1959 in Shiraz, Iran. She was born to Abdulhosain and Safa Khanom Missaghi. She was the youngest (and feistiest) of 4 children. When she finished high school, she moved to the United States to be with her brother. She always loved children so...

Jan 10, 2023

Richard W. Benson

1943 – 2023

Richard W. Benson, 79, died on January 10, 2023. Rick was born in 1943 in Los Angeles, California. He lived the first 49 years in Southern California and the remainder of his life in Edmond, Oklahoma. He truly loved both places and many times talked about the people he...

Jan 8, 2023

Maryella Moorhead

1929-2023

No services.

Jan 7, 2023

Richard Franklin "Dickie" Neal

1955 – 2023

Richard F. Neal "Dickie" was born May 19, 1955 in Oklahoma City to Richard Alvin and Nadine Neal. He graduated from Spencer High School where he received a scholarship for OU football, but was only able to play for 6 weeks due to a knee injury. He loved...

Jan 7, 2023

Cecil Vance Devine was the son of Franklin Oliver and Jeffie Merrill Devine and was born October 26, 1930, in Hominy, OK. He was a victim of COVID-19 and passed away due to the virus.

He attended Westville High School where he played sports. He attended Connors State College in 1952 and was nicknamed...