OBITUARIES

Dec 5, 2024

Rita "Claudine" Hippard

1943 – 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of (Rita) Claudine Barnes Hippard, affectionately known as Deanie.  She was born April 9, 1943 in Okeene, OK, to Claude and Rada (Berry) Barnes, and left the loving arms of her family at home, Edmond, OK, on December 5,...

Dec 2, 2024

Jeffrey Scott McKisson

1970-2024

Jeffrey (Jeff) Scott McKisson passed away on December 2, 2024, from undiagnosed heart disease. Jeff was born in Houston, TX on September 23, 1970, during a severe thunderstorm to Larry Everett McKisson and Dorothy Rae (Eickenroht) McKisson.  Like most surprise babies, he was much younger than his brother and sister. When...

Dec 2, 2024

Stacy Charmayne McCoy

1964 – 2024

Stacy McCoy, age 59, beloved mother to Alexis and Matthew McCoy, and wife to Francis Ochieng, passed away unexpectedly on December 2nd, 2024, leaving a large void in her family's hearts.

Stacy was born in Dallas, Texas to Junell and Floyd McCoy on December 5, 1964 as...

Dec 2, 2024

Marvin Lee Clifton

1944 – 2024

Marvin Lee Clifton, 80, passed peacefully at his home in Edmond, OK on December 2, 2024, suffering the effects of Alzheimer's. He was born in Clinton, OK to Marion and Cora Lee (Youngblood) Clifton. Marvin graduated from Harding High School in OKC with the class of 1962. He received...

Nov 30, 2024

Joshua Allen Storm was born June 13, 1993, in Bakersfield California to Crystal Manning and Kerry Allen Storm II. As the second of four brothers (Kerry Allan III, Austin, and Jason) in the household, his childhood stories were full of drama, rough housing, and "we knew we shouldn't, but we did it anyways."

In 2000, Josh and...

Nov 30, 2024

Patricia Ann Trout Wharton, 88, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025. Born on October 22, 1936, in Pryor, Oklahoma, she was the beloved daughter of Andy and Velma Trout.

Raised in Pryor with her siblings Betty, Doris, & Andy, Jr., Patricia's early years in Pryor were filled with accomplishment and community spirit. She...

Nov 30, 2024

Marca Sue January, 68, passed away peacefully at home in Edmond, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family on August 03, 2025, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Born on August 26, 1956, in Littleton, Colorado, Marca devoted her life to family and her home. A loving mother and grandmother, she found joy in everyday –...

Nov 30, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather (aka Paps), and great-grandfather, Robert Jay Shephard, 80, of Guthrie, passed from his earthly life into eternal life with his Savior on July 30, 2025.

Robert (Bob) was born on July 13, 1945, in Brown City, Michigan to Olin and Helen (Bennett) Shephard. Bob was the oldest of four children and primarily lived...

Nov 30, 2024

Norma Tidwell Egbert of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on July 27, 2025.

She was born on December 24, 1940, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Phoebe Mosely Tidwell. She was their only child and a Christmas baby. Norma lost her father to tuberculosis when she was three years old and went to live with...

Nov 30, 2024

Alura Mitchell of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on July 13, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Church Point, Louisiana to Agnes and Hillman Miller. Alura attended Louisiana State University where she was a Delta Zeta. After graduation, Alura began her career as a teacher before eventually staying home to raise her children....

Nov 30, 2024

Hugh Dana Gibson, 96, a gifted musician, visual artist, and educator, passed away peacefully in Edmond, OK, July 10, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy in both the arts and music communities. Born in 1929 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Hugh was surrounded by music from an early age. The youngest of six children, followed in the footsteps of four of...

Nov 30, 2024

William Austin Buntyn, Bill to those who knew him, was born in Laurel, Mississippi on February 15, 1937, to James Russell Buntyn Sr. and Aleen Uzell Austin Buntyn.  His brother James was born just eleven months prior, and from the beginning, they were a pair, thick as thieves, raised almost like twins. Where one went, the other wasn't far...

Nov 30, 2024

Priscilla was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Lloyd Glenn Hill, parents Leslie and Dorothy Sharp, her brothers Bud and Roy Sharp and her sisters Donna Teini and Minnie Burton.

She is survived by her three children Decki Joy Beckett, Riley Mark Hill wife Tonya and Jan Russell Hill wife Terri, 8...

Nov 30, 2024

Forrest Danley, age 65, from Edmond, Oklahoma, passed peacefully from this world after a brave battle with ALS on July 7, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Born on March 7, 1960, in Ada, Oklahoma, Forrest was a beloved father, husband and friend, known for his empathetic nature, cheerful spirit, servant heart, and exceptional mind. He...

Nov 30, 2024

Bob Garner Moore was born on January 12, 1955 to George Milton Moore and Barbara Jean (Garner) Moore in Shawnee Oklahoma.  The son of a highway patrolman, they moved several times to Tulsa, Blackwell, Guymon, Wewoka, Broken Arrow and finally landed in Edmond Oklahoma when Bob was in Jr. High.

Bob was a great athlete and was...

Nov 30, 2024

Nancy Jane Nelson, 80, was born to James Edgar (J.E.) and Faye Demory in Ardmore, OK on October 12, 1944, and joined her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2025. She fought her battle with cancer with an enduring strength granted to her by God. She lost this earthly, physical battle only to claim victory in Jesus.

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Nov 30, 2024

A graveside service will be held at 2:30pm, Thursday June 26th, 2025, at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Edmond, Oklahoma.

Obituary to follow.

Nov 30, 2024

No services will be held at this time.

Nov 30, 2024

Bruce Allen Hopkins was born on January 17, 1947, to Oliver and Letha Hopkins in Cherokee, Oklahoma.  He spent his childhood in Jet, Oklahoma, a small farming community.  He attended Jet schools and graduated from Jet High School in 1965.  While in high school he played football, basketball and ran track for the Jet Tigers while also participating in...

Nov 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother Judy Marie Rhude-Hughey (ne: Hoffman). She was a beautiful passionate, intelligent, deeply caring, Christ loving woman who lived a full life of both love and challenge, leaving an indelible mark on all those that met her. Remaining, are her husband Marvin Hughey, her sons Tom Rhude (wife Tammy)...