OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
Joyce Hastings Gully
Oct 28, 2025
Joyce Hastings Gully, 92, passed away peacefully in Edmond, Oklahoma on October 28, 2025. Joyce was born to Curtis Austin Hastings, Sr. and Lillian Frances (Franklin) Hastings in Brownfield, Texas on January 5, 1933.
Joyce met Bill Gully on an arranged double-date, and the romance blossomed quickly. They set up housekeeping in rural Pottawatomie County, near Dale, OK. Their union was...
Larry Wayne Hughes
Oct 27, 2025
“His Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” ~ Matthew 25:21
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Larry Wayne Hughes. Larry was born on May 18, 1943. He was the proud son of Robert Earl Hughes and Virginia Lucille Hughes (Collier) and brother to...
C. Michael Kavanaugh
Oct 25, 2025
Christopher Michael ‘Mike’ Kavanaugh passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at age 84, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born August 16, 1941, in Oklahoma City to Marjorie Shipley Kavanaugh and AJ ‘Al’ Kavanaugh. Michael leaves behind his loving wife of forty-nine years, Jennifer Ann Jensen Kavanaugh of Edmond and his two daughters, Teresa Elaine...
Richard Swanson Robertson III
Oct 25, 2025
Richard “Rick” Swanson Robertson, III, age 80, passed away at home surrounded by family on October 25, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, proud Navy veteran and good friend to many, Rick lived a life filled with integrity, hard work, and a deep love for those close to him.
Born in Newton, Kansas,...
Clara Frances Tarbutton
Oct 25, 2025
Clara Frances Tarbutton (née Strickland) joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 25, 2025. She was a devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, wife and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
Clara was born on July 26, 1938, in Dallas, Texas and has lived in Oklahoma since the age of six. She was the daughter of Paul...
Alice Jeanette Eubanks
Oct 24, 2025
Alice Jeanette Eubanks passed from this world on October 24, 2025, surrounded by loving family, before being taken home to be with her savior, whom she served faithfully her whole life.
She was born in DeQuincy, Louisiana on April 3, 1941, to Margaret and Clarence McCalla. She grew up her first sixteen years in DeQuincy and when she was sixteen her...
Sharon Arlene Simpson
Oct 22, 2025
Sharon Arlene Simpson was born January 19, 1943, in Milfay, OK, and graduated from Bristow High School as a straight A student. After a lengthy illness, she was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on October 22, 2025. Meeting her in Heaven were her parents, Aaron & Hazel Willeford, her highschool sweetheart, first love and husband of 40 years,...
Kenneth Bruce Russell
Oct 19, 2025
Bruce was born in Oklahoma City to Gervaise “Red” Russell and Edna May (Smith) Russell, the second of their five children. When he was quite young they moved to the outer part of OKC where he and his siblings grew up running wild and free in the country. There were not many things they did not do or try to...
Justin Brock Smith
Oct 19, 2025
Justin Brock Smith, age 37, was born on August 22, 1988 in Edmond OK & passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Edmond OK on October 19, 2025.
From a young age, he & his brother faced a lot of challenges but they always had each other & always knew they also had their “MawMaw” & “Aunt Di.” Justin...
Richard Alvin Peters
Oct 17, 2025
Richard Alvin Peters, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 7, 1930, in Wellington, Kansas. Growing up on the family farm in Oxford, Kansas, helped shape Richard into the strong, caring man he became. The youngest of four boys born to the late Lucian and Helen (McKinlay)...
David Kyle Carr
Oct 17, 2025
David Kyle Carr passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 17, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1968, in Irving, Texas, to Anita Carr and Raymond Norman Wood Carr.
David earned an Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences from North Lake College in 1990 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration where he graduated cum...
Robert Marshall Jennings, Sr.
Oct 17, 2025
Robert (Bob) Marshall Jennings, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on October 17, 2025.
He was born on May 16, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts to Marshall and Elaine Jennings. In 1963 Bob married Bonnie and together they raised two children and were blessed with five grandchildren. They shared a loving marriage until Bonnie’s passing in January 2024.
Bob lived in Redlands, California...
Donald LeRoy Bohnert
Oct 16, 2025
Donald LeRoy Bohnert, 88, long time resident of Edmond, passed away Thursday, October 16th, 2025 after a short bout with metastatic cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Simpson of Edmond; four grandchildren; Amos L Melson II; Ashley D. Ramos; Kevin L. Bohnert; Chance T. Neil; and seven great-grandchildren and many, many “family by heart”.
He was born on May...
Charles David Curtis
Oct 14, 2025
Charles David Curtis, 71, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by family.
Charles was born on March 12, 1954, in Midwest City, Oklahoma to Carl and Cora Sue Curtis. He grew up in Midwest City and went on to graduate from Midwest City HS in 1971. He later graduated from the University of Oklahoma with...
Jennifer Joerene Yarbrough
Oct 14, 2025
Jennifer Joerene Yarbrough, 73, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on October 14, 2025. Born on May 22, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Jennifer lived her entire life in the community she loved, leaving a lasting impact on those around her.
Jennifer’s educational journey began at Millwood School, where she attended through 9th grade, followed by...
Paula Sue Meyers
Oct 12, 2025
Paula Sue Meyers, beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Edmond on October 12, 2025, at the age of 77. Born June 27, 1948, in Oklahoma City to Harold and Pauline Caldwell.
Paula lived a life full of love, laughter, and creativity. Paula participated in cheerleading and graduated from Del City High School...
William D. Williams
Oct 7, 2025
William "Bill" Davis Williams was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on September 5th, 1930. He was the third and youngest son of Armon and Ruth Davis Williams. He passed away on October 7, 2025, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Bill grew up in Dodge City, Kansas, with his older brothers John and Joe, his many dogs--each named Mike--and his horse...
Beverly Jo Milam
Oct 7, 2025
Beverly Jo (Smith) Milam passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025 with family by her side. She was born on August 26, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the second oldest of seven children born to Delbert Lee Smith, Sr. and Rosetta (Stewart) Smith.
Beverly was raised on a cattle farm in Edmond where she helped raise her younger siblings and did...
Mario Diaz
Oct 6, 2025
Mario Diaz, age 74, left this earth for his heavenly home on October 6, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1950 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Domingo and Paula (Aponte) Diaz.
Mario was a Godly man, who deeply loved his Lord. He was selfless and faithful to his church. Mario was exceptionally loved by everyone who had the privilege of...
Richard Leon Lawson
Oct 6, 2025
Richard Leon Lawson, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on October 6, 2025, at home. He was born to Slim and Alta Lawson on July 24,1944 in San Bernadino, CA. Richard married Sherri Parsons in 1965 after both of their mothers signed for them. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Slim and Alta Lawson, Mother and...

