OBITUARIES

Mar 29, 2021

Donald Humbyrd

1939-2021

Jesus opened the doors of heaven and welcomed Donald Humbyrd on March 29, 2021.

He was born June 27, 1939, in Springfield, Missouri to parents, Basil and Faye Humbyrd. He was the first of four children. He died March 29, 2021 in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 81.

Mar 27, 2021

Arthur " Buster" Lynn Lambkin

1952-2021

Arthur Lambkin, 68 years of age, was a resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma.  Art fell ill while at home on March 27 th at 2:30 AM from cardiac arrest.  He went on to the Lord at 6:20 A.M that Saturday morning. Art was born April 22 nd , 1952 in...

Mar 26, 2021

Phyllis Mae Tomas-Henry

October 24, 1926 – March 26, 2021

Phyllis Mae Henry passed from her earthly home into her eternal, heavenly home on March 26, 2021.  She was born on October 24, 1926, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the youngest daughter of Philip and Ethel (Mead) Thomas.  Her family, which included her sister, Bette, moved to...

Mar 23, 2021

Gayle N. Bartholomew

1950-2021

On Tuesday, March 23 rd , 2021, Gayle Nadine (Percy) Bartholomew, passed away at her home in Edmond, OK, at the age of 70 after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Denver, Colorado, to Edward Ray and Grace Ethel Percy, Gayle attended school in Lakewood, Colorado.  She was...

Mar 23, 2021

Jane Vogt

July 30, 1927 – March 23, 2021

Jane Vogt passed away March 23, 2021 at the age of 93.  She was born and raised in the Enid area where she graduated from Enid High School and Phillips University.

Jane was a farmer who raised 2 daughters on her own.  She was...

Mar 21, 2021

Robert "Robbie" Neil Jones

1976-2021

On Sunday, March 21, 2021, Robbie, loving son and brother passed away at the age of 45.  Robbie was born March 1, 1976 in Dallas, Texas.  Robbie had a passion for Special Olympics. He loved participating in bowling, basketball and track. He received many medals. He was a fan of...

Mar 21, 2021

Danny James Whitley

July 6, 1982 – March 21, 2021

In loving memory of Danny James Whitley.  Danny was born to Larry and Giuseppina Whitley on July 6, 1982 in Fort Hood, Texas.  He peacefully left this earth on March 21,2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Danny graduated from Shawnee High School in 2001 where he...

Mar 20, 2021

Rosalie M. Brakhage

1932-2021

Memorial service to celebrate the life of Rosalie Mae (Holz) Brakhage is scheduled for 10:00am on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, OK, with graveside service and interment following at 3:00pm at Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid, OK. Viewing will be Wednesday 1:00pm to 8:00pm with the family...

Mar 19, 2021

Margaret Rose Richter

2021

Margaret Rose Richter passed away in the loving arms of her parents on March 19 th , 2021 and was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus at 2:05 pm due to her body failing her. Margaret Rose, "Maggie", was born on January 20 th , 2021 at OU Children's Hospital...

Mar 18, 2021

Glen Harvey Derrick

1946-2021

Edmond resident Harvey Derrick passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the VA Hospital. Harvey was born September 23, 1946 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Raymond Harvey Derrick and Billie Dean Kifer. He had one brother, Donald R. Derrick.

He was retired from the Oklahoma National Guard. During his 21...

Mar 16, 2021

Betty Ann Boling

1940-2021

Betty Ann Boling, nee Miller, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Mercy Hospital as her husband held her hand. Betty was born on March 10, 1940 in Edmond, Oklahoma to Herbert and Evelyn Miller. She had an older brother, Bill, and a younger brother, Ronald. She grew up...

Mar 16, 2021

Kathryn Ann Hubbel

1946-2021

Kathryn Ann Hubbel passed away at the age of 74 on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  Kathy was born on April 2, 1946 in Ft. Collins, Colorado to Orin Allen Kimball and Anna Marguerite Henry Kimball.   She was the oldest of 3 children. Her family moved to Midwest City, OK in 1951...

Mar 15, 2021

Marjorie Lavinia Barrentine

1934-2021

On Monday, March 15 th , Lavinia Barrentine, passed peacefully at the age of 86 in the presence of her family. Lavinia was born on September 5 th 1934 in Greenville, Mississippi, third youngest to a family of six children.  She graduated from the Kings Daughters Nursing in Greenwood, Mississippi with...

Mar 14, 2021

Lillian Gerda (Bonde) Emerson

August 23, 1930 – March 14, 2021

Lillian Gerda (Bonde) Emerson was born on August 23, 1930, in Hutchinson, Minnesota, to Andrew and Elsie (Zipf) Bonde.  A graduate of the Hutchinson High School Class of 1948, Lil moved to Minneapolis soon after graduation.

After marrying, Lil raised a family...

Mar 14, 2021

Jimmye M. Bowles (Knight)

September 12, 1944 – March 14, 2021

Age 76, died peacefully in her home on March 14, 2021, surrounded by her family.

Jimmye was the oldest daughter of the late James and Virginia Moore born on September 12, 1944, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was one of four children...

Mar 13, 2021

Betty Lee Lawrence

1927-2021

Betty Lee Lawrence, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left peacefully surrounded by family on March 13, 2021. Through her hard-fought battle with dementia, she never lost her gentle spirit or deep love of music. Betty was born December 11, 1927 to Ernest and Velma Hearn who instilled in her a strong...

Mar 11, 2021

Stephen R. Wylie

1943-2021

Stephen R. Wylie was born November 15, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Richard Wylie and Setta Jacqueline Johnston.   After a 2 1/2 month battle with COVID-19, he died March 11, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Steve is survived by his wife, Patsy Ann Bellamy Wylie, of 55...

Mar 10, 2021

Michelle Nathilene Roemer

June 27, 1970 – March 10, 2021

Michelle Nathilene Roemer, 50, passed away recently while at home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Michelle will be forever loved and remembered by her sister Marne Roemer of Oklahoma City.  Also surviving Michelle are her Uncle Bill and Aunt Wanda Burwell of Rufe, Oklahoma, great aunts Bernice...

Mar 10, 2021

Sharon Kay Hutson

1961-2021

Sharon "Kayke" Hutson, 59, of Mustang, OK passed away on March 10 th , 2021. She was born in Edmond, OK on August 6 th , 1961.

Sharon is preceded in death by her father Dwight Whelan and daughter Sarah Reigle. She is survived by her mother, Norma Holley;...

Mar 9, 2021

Chester Cline

1922-2021

Chester Cline, 98, died peacefully at home on March 9, 2021, after a brief struggle with lung cancer.  Chester met the love of his life, Irene, and on their first date they went dancing to the big band music of Glenn Miller.  They married on October 28, 1945, in Mystic, Iowa, in...