OBITUARIES

May 22, 2021

Martha Elvira Johnson

August 1, 1921 – May 22, 2021

Martha Elvira Johnson died Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 99. Martha was born in Independence, Missouri on August 1, 1921, to Ella Seevers Johnson and David Johnson. Martha was the first of three girls, and the sisters were very...

May 22, 2021

Allene Randolph

1928-2021

Allene Randolph, 92, of Edmond, Oklahoma went to her heavenly home, Saturday, May 22, 2021, while surrounded by her family.

Allene was born to Hollis and Elsie Farrell July 14, 1928 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. They later moved to Butler, Limestone Gap, Hoffman and eventually Oklahoma City where she graduated from...

May 18, 2021

Morris "Hoot" Gibson

January 14, 1923 – May 18, 2021

Morris "Hoot" Gibson, was born January 14 th , 1923 in Grove, Oklahoma to W.D. and Mabel Gibson. Growing up during the Great Depression, Hoot naturally spent much of his time helping in the family's dry-goods store, Gibson Mercantile, one of the only places to...

May 17, 2021

December 18, 1930 – May 17, 2021

Wilma Baillie Mastell, 90, passed away May 17, 2021, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born on December 18, 1930 in Canton, Ohio, to Mary and John Baillie. Growing up, Wilma enjoyed ice skating, double dutch, ballroom dancing and reading. Wilma graduated from Timken Vocational High School in 1948. She then...

May 17, 2021

Debra Sue Johnson

1953-2021

Debra Sue Johnson "Debi" went to be with her Savior on Monday, May 17, 2021. She was a true child of God and was ready and eager to be united with Christ.  She is at true peace.

She was born in Kansas City, Missouri in November of 1953, 43...

May 15, 2021

Constance Violet Sapienza

1923-2021

Constance "Connie" Violet Sapienza, 97, passed away Saturday May 15 th , 2021.  She was born on June 30, 1923 in Lowell, Indiana to Joseph and Marie Kalemba.  She was the fifth in line of seven children, having three sisters and three brothers.  Connie enjoyed growing up near her grandparent's farm,...

May 15, 2021

James Seaton Pomeroy

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, may 15, 2021 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.

May 14, 2021

Janet Ruth DiEnna

1953-2021

Janet Ruth DiEnna (Nee: Zeh) was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on August 13 th 1953 to Robert and Margaret Zeh.  She grew up with her sister and brothers in Aston and Gradyville, Pa. Janet graduated with a degree in food and restaurant management from New York University in 1974. She attended...

May 13, 2021

Yvonna Douglas

1941-2021

Yvonna Douglas was born on June 20, 1941, in Fairview, Oklahoma.  She grew up in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and Fairview, Oklahoma, where she played basketball for the Fairview Yellow Jackets and was the only female projectionist for the local Royal Theater.  She enjoyed traveling, always looking for the next adventure which found...

May 10, 2021

Roberta Bradley

1938-2021

Roberta "Bobbie Jo" Bradley, 83, of Edmond, OK passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021.  She was born on January 19, 1938 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Joseph Dayle Marr and Evalyn Weigel.

In addition to her parents, she...

May 10, 2021

Nancy Jean Bevers

1941-2021

Nancy Jean Bevers, known as Jean was born 11/03/1941

Survivors include her siblings: brothers, Frank (Pat) Fortenberry of Toney, AL, Danny (Dee) Fortenberry of Ft. Worth, TX, Robert (Lynnette) Fortenberry of Trinity, AL, her sister Rita Fortenberry  of Amarillo. Her daughter Kendra of Edmond, OK and son Phillip of...

May 9, 2021

Staci LaDawn Gazaway

July 25, 1970 – May 9, 2021

Staci LaDawn Gazaway, 50, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021. Staci was born on July 25, 1970, to Jim and Phyllis Sadler Gazaway in Edmond, Oklahoma. Staci was Special Education teacher with the school system. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them....

May 8, 2021

Mary Fay Ratzlaff Walker

March 29, 1920 – May 8, 2021

Mary Fay Ratzlaff Walker passed from her earthly life on May 8, 2021.

She was born on March 29, 1920, to Evalyn and Rose Aldrich in Enid, Oklahoma.  Upon graduation from Enid High School, she attended Enid Business College.  After graduation, she...

May 7, 2021

Gary Lee Ellis

July 6, 1943 – May 7, 2021

Gary Lee Ellis, 77, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away at home on Friday, May 7, 2021.

Gary was born in Sedalia, Missouri on July 6, 1943. He grew up with his parents, Carl Shields Ellis and Mary Margaret (Hammond) Ellis and his sister,...

May 7, 2021

Susan Silk Hamilton

1943 – 2021

Susan Silk Hamilton, 78, died on May 7, 2021 from heart failure at Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City, surrounded by her five children and sister.

Born on April 6, 1943 in New Brighton, PA to Bradford J. Silk, Sr. and Mavis R. Silk,...

May 6, 2021

Mary Louise Bryant

1937-2021

Mary Louise (King) Bryant was born February 7 th , 1937 in Oklahoma City to John and Ina King.  She had two older siblings, Jaqueline and John.  She graduated from Central High School in 1955.  Soon after she met, fell in love with and married Jerry on October 27 th ,...

May 5, 2021

Craig Harold Carlsen

1964-2021

Craig Carlsen, a longtime resident of Edmond Oklahoma, died unexpectedly on May 5, 2021 at the age of 57 at home.

Craig is survived by his wife, Susan Carlsen (Hill); his children, Tyler and Ashley Carlsen; his father Gene Carlsen and his wife Sharon; his mother Sally Canion and...

May 4, 2021

Travis Ross Bowles

1971 – 2021

Travis Ross Bowles, age 50, passed away on May 4, 2021. Travis Ross Rowdy Ralph May Bowles, as he was lovingly known throughout his childhood, was born on February 15, 1971 at Beaver County Memorial Hospital in Beaver, OK. Travis blessed his parents, Troy and Becky from day one...

May 1, 2021

Erin Marie Sigman Gregg

1980-2021

Erin Marie (Sigman) Gregg, age 40, was born in Columbia, Missouri, December 7, 1980 and passed from this life on May 1, 2021 after a brief illness. She was a 1998 graduate of Rolla High School, Rolla, Missouri. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oklahoma,...

Apr 30, 2021

Rosa Mae Rebecca Scott

1935-2021

Rosa was born in Gainesville, Texas and was one of six children in her family. She lived her childhood and early life in the Gainesville and Sherman Texas area. Rosa married Lester Wayne Scantlin in 1952. They had three children Connie Denise, Gary Wayne and Michelle Rene.

Rosa...