OBITUARIES

Dec 16, 2021

Delores J. Smith

1954 – 2021

Delores Jean (Lyons) Smith was born to Tracy and Ruby (Lake) Lyons on December 8, 1954 in Springfield, Illinois. She passed from this life on December 16, 2021, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

While attending John Marshall High School, she met Harold Smith at her father's service...

Dec 16, 2021

Nancy Deppe

1975-2021

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.

We will be live streaming this service in an effort to accommodate those people that wish to attend but feel they should not due to health regulations.  To watch the service CLICK...

Dec 15, 2021

Richard W. Siders

1950-2021

Richard W. Siders age 71 went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Ok. He was born December 12, 1950, in little rock, Arkansas to E. O. and Maudie Siders. He grew up in Blanchard, Louisiana and graduated from Blanchard High School....

Dec 15, 2021

Harry Eldon Francis, Jr.

1945 – 2021

Harry Eldon Francis Jr, 76, of Edmond, OK, passed away peacefully on December 15 th , 2021, after a brief illness.  He was born November 16 th , 1945, to Harry Eldon Francis and Fay Katherine Francis in Marshall, TX and shortly later moving to Kingfisher, OK.    He...

Dec 15, 2021

Lillie Ellen McDonald

1928 – 2021

Lillie Ellen McDonald passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 15, 2021. She was born in Geary, Oklahoma on October 7, 1928, to Willie and Edith Douglas who preceded her in death.

Lillie married the love of her life John in 1947....

Dec 15, 2021

Donald Lee Baker

1947 – 2021

Our beloved Dad and PawPaw, Donald Lee Baker, 74, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, surrounded by his children and his sweet chihuahua, Sophie, after a brave yet brief battle with metastatic cancer.

Don was born in Edmond, Oklahoma on October...

Dec 14, 2021

Charlene Fern Fortenberry

1930 – 2021

Charlene Fern Fortenberry was born in rural Pontotoc, Oklahoma on August 15 th , 1930, to Homer Kuykendall and Willie Mae Kuykendall.  She joined her Lord on December 14 th , 2021, at the age of 91.

Her parents were both educators and Charlene was a quick-learner. ...

Dec 13, 2021

Gwen M. Danielson

1942-2021

This is the story of Gwendolyn Mae Wade Danielson. Gwen was a wonderful woman that was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished. Our "Grandma D," as she liked to be called by her grandchildren, was an amazing wife, mom, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Gwen's story...

Dec 11, 2021

Jenny Marie Greer Broomfield

1983-2021

Jenny Marie Greer Broomfield of Edmond entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2021.  She was born December 20, 1983 in Edmond to Scott H. and Marsha L. Greer.  Jenny attended Edmond Public Schools and graduated from Edmond North High School in 2002. She was a member and officer of...

Dec 10, 2021

William "Bill" C. Hurst

1928 – 2021

William "Bill" Carl Hurst, of Edmond, passed away the morning of December 10, 2021.  Bill was born January 12, 1928, to Lewis C. Hurst and Eva Maggie (Shoeppel) Hurst in Clearwater, Kansas.  He grew up in Wichita, Kansas, attended North High School, and graduated from Friends University.  He...

Dec 10, 2021

Doris Ann DiPaula

1931 – 2021

Doris "Dot" DiPaula, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021. She was 89 years old. Doris was born December 26, 1931 , to William and Georgianna Weidmuller in Jersey City and was the fifth born of six siblings.

In 1954, Doris met the love...

Dec 9, 2021

Matt Lemley

May 6, 1977 – Dec 9, 2021

Matthew L. Lemley, born May 6, 1977 in Houston, Texas, died peacefully at home on Thursday, December 9, 2021 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

He leaves behind his adoring wife, Faye Rodgers, mother, Sharine Lemley, brothers David and Jonathan Lemley, grandmother Joyce Karr, as well as...

Dec 7, 2021

Sally Elizabeth Harrold

1955-2021

Sally Elizabeth Hill Harrold, age 66, of Edmond, Oklahoma, died December 7, 2021, from heart related issues.  She was born to James Edward Hill and Elizabeth Atric Fay Spears Hill on May 3, 1955, in Oklahoma City.  Sally was the youngest of four children.  She attended Edmond schools for 12 years,...

Dec 6, 2021

Robert David Vincent

1942 – 2021

Robert David Vincent died in the early morning hours of December 6, 2021 after a determined battle against AML Leukemia.

His long and distinguished career was dedicated to public service and committed to good government, human rights and quality education.  Dr. Vincent was active in  Democratic politics,...

Dec 5, 2021

Richard "Dick" Lee Anderson

1940-2021

Richard (Dick) Lee Anderson, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

Dick was born on the family farm southwest of Shickley, Nebraska on February 18, 1940 to Eleanor E. (Koch) and Eugene L. Anderson. He was baptized on March...

Dec 5, 2021

1981-2021

Nicholas Jason Howerton left this world suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, December 5, 2021, leaving behind a large family and very close friends. In the 40 years he graced the earth, while his circle was not wide, he, in the words of his beloved sister, "loved with everything in him", to those he held dear.

Dec 4, 2021

Gregory D. Shields

January 7, 1953 – December 4, 2021

Gregory D. Shields passed away December 4, 2021, in Oklahoma City, OK.

His battle with a very aggressive form of cancer demonstrated his courage and fearlessness as he maintained his positive spirit and stayed strong and mentally sharp until the very end.

Dec 3, 2021

Robert Lee Young, Jr.

January 4, 1951 – December 3, 2021

Robert Lee Young, Jr. was born January 4, 1951 in Springdale, Arkansas and was welcomed by his parents Robert Lee Young, Sr. and Kitty Violet Young. He graduated from Killeen High School and obtained an associate degree from Central Texas College. He married Sheryl...

Dec 3, 2021

Helen Louise Walker

1923 – 2021

Helen Louise Walker (nee Anderson), 98, passed away December 3, 2021, in Edmond, Okla. Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years James Lindsey Walker and her son-in-law Dan Rash. She is survived by her sister Kathryn Jackson of Arlington, Texas; her son James L. Walker,...

Nov 30, 2021

Judy Ann Forrester

1948-2021

Judy Ann Forrester passed from this world to share eternity with her Lord on November 30, 2021, after courageously living with Alzheimer's disease for several years.

Judy was born on March 16, 1948, to Sam and Violet Hendrix in Bartlesville, OK. Judy joined big sister Jane and...