OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
Jack Howard Oak
Feb 16, 2026
Jack Howard Oak, 87, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026. Born in Chariton, Iowa in 1938, he built a life defined by service, dedication, and quiet strength.
A proud graduate of Iowa State University, and continued his education of Veterinary Medicine at Davis University in California. His career led him to the United States Department of Agriculture with a specialty...
Verlyn Ruth Reneau
Feb 16, 2026
Verlyn Phipps Reneau
January 14, 1936 - February 16, 2026
Verlyn Phipps Reneau passed from this life on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born in Hobart, Oklahoma on January 14, 1936 to Joe and Ethel Pearl (Bates) Phipps. She grew up in the Sedan Community where she graduated from Sedan High School in 1954. She married Donald Lloyd Reneau on September...
William Hughes Denyer
Feb 15, 2026
William “Bill” Denyer died on February 15, 2026, in Miami, FL, at the age of 95.
Bill was born on August 8, 1930, in Drumright, OK, to Sam and Ida Denyer. Growing up in Drumright, Bill enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an Eagle Scout, played trumpet in the high school marching band, and took his responsibility for milking cows “down...
James A. Cannon
Feb 14, 2026
James Ambrose Cannon was born on January 11, 1936, and passed away on February 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great‑grandfather, Jim lived a full life marked by faithfulness, hard work, a strong faith in Jesus his Savior, and deep love for those around him.
Jim was born to Merle and Gladys...
Johnie Foster Meeker
Feb 11, 2026
Johnie Foster Meeker left this world peacefully on February 11, 2026 (his 87th birthday), surrounded by his loving family at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Johnie was born on February 11, 1939, in Braggs, Oklahoma, the son of Foster Meeker and Pauline Kiespert. Being the youngest of 4 children, he always lightened the mood with his practical jokes and ready wit.
Johnie...
Margaret Ellen Clawson
Feb 11, 2026
It was the ninth day of September in 1933 that a little baby girl made her appearance in Chickasha, Grady, Oklahoma. Just what her father needed – another mouth to feed and a female one at that. I was the third daughter of Robert and Beulah Josephine Fields Davis. The first daughter was born and died the same date, August...
Katherine Yvonne Williams
Feb 10, 2026
Katherine Yvonne Williams was born August 26, 1957. She departed this life February 10, 2026. She was a loving friend, daughter, sister and aunt. She was a long time caregiver to her Father James G. Williams. She was a very talented artist for many years, and worked for many years as a librarian.
Katherine is survived by her father James G....
Shawn Terry
Feb 10, 2026
Shawn Dae Terry, 42, passed away on February 10, 2026.
Shawn was born on November 30, 1983, in Fort Worth and grew up in Ardmore. He earned his master’s degree in Public Relations from Full Sail University before building a career in IT with MAC Energy. He took pride in his work and especially enjoyed his window office at the BancFirst...
May Arlene Drain
Feb 10, 2026
May Arlene Drain, residing in Edmond, OK, entered her heavenly home on February 11, 2026, at 3 am to meet her Lord and Savior, at the age of 91, where she was united with her beloved husband Rev. Gene Drain.
May Arlene was born to the late Alfred Edward Williams and Sarah Ellen “Bryant” on February 3, 1935, in Pawnee, Oklahoma,...
Doyle Maurice "Mo" Golden
Feb 9, 2026
Doyle Maurice Golden, lovingly called Mo, was born to Wynema Dell and George Henry Golden in Oklahoma City on September 13, 1944. He lived in Oklahoma City all his life, except for his military service as Senior Field Radio Repairman in Germany and the time he spent traveling Europe.
After his honorable discharge from the military, he worked at various jobs...
Inez Joan Perry
Feb 9, 2026
Inez Joan Perry, 84, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1941, to Richard Raymond and Hazel Candus (Garrett) Halcom.
Inez lived a joyful and spirited life. She loved traveling with her sisters and friends, cherished every moment spent with her family, and especially treasured the lifelong mischief and memories shared with her best friend,...
Judith M. Stringer
Feb 9, 2026
Judith Ann Miller Fichtner Martin Stringer was born in Alison Park, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 14th of 1935. She passed at Saddlebrook Memory Care on February 9th of 2026, at 90 years of age. She lived and grew up in Pittsburgh, specifically in the famous Modernist/International Style homes of Swan Acres, designed by famed designer Quentin Beck....
Marilyn Joyce Culbreath
Feb 7, 2026
Marilyn Joyce Culbreath, 84, our angel, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, after a brief illness. Marilyn was born July 16, 1941, to Hillyer Bryan Scott and Oma Bee Allen in Oklahoma City and attended Capitol Hill High School.
She spent many years in the property management industry. Marilyn always had a passion for helping those in need and felt...
Duane Michael Navarre
Feb 5, 2026
Full obituary to come.
A public visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, OK, with family present to greet friends and guests.
Liam Caden Bryson
Feb 1, 2026
Liam Caden Bryson, age 15, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on January 31, 2026.
Liam was born on February 11, 2010 to Jeffrey Bryson and Brittany Stewart.
At the age of six, Liam moved from Fort Walton Beach, Florida to Edmond, Oklahoma, where he continued to grow, learn, and leave his sweetness on everyone who knew him.
Liam attended Liza Jackson Preparatory School...
William "Bill" Howell Sanford
Jan 31, 2026
William “Bill” Howell Sanford, was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose life was defined by love, loyalty, and quiet strength. He passed away peacefully at his home on January 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Bill was born on January 9, 1938, in Lindsay, Oklahoma. He shared a deep and enduring marriage with his wife, Paula, whose...
Sheri Dawn Harris
Jan 31, 2026
Sheri Dawn Harris of Edmond, OK passed away on January 31, 2026.
There will be no services held at this time.
Baby Boy Sloas
Jan 31, 2026
Memorial services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 2:00p.m. in Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK.
Norman Carl Loeber
Jan 30, 2026
The Record of God's Grace in and through the life of Norman Carl Loeber
Norman Carl Loeber, follower and servant of Jesus Christ, devoted husband, father, and friend, was born on August 14, 1921, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Carl Gotthold and Bertha (Beyer) Loeber. He was baptized as a child of God shortly thereafter at the family's Lutheran Church.
He was the...
James Daniel Witter, Jr.
Jan 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Daniel Witter, Jr., a beloved father, brother, uncle, and friend, who left us on January 30, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on April 21, 1958, in Miami Beach, Florida, James dedicated his life to his family and the many friends who were fortunate enough to know...

