OBITUARIES

Apr 28, 2025

Susan Hood

March 15, 1957 – April 28, 2025

Obituary Pending.

A Graveside Service will be held at Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, Oklahoma on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Apr 27, 2025

James Bennett Miles

1957 – 2025

James Bennett Miles, 68, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on April 27, 2025, after a lifelong and courageous battle with diabetes and then heart disease, surrounded by the love of Christ and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Jessie Miles and his brother,...

Apr 26, 2025

On a rainy afternoon, Carla Marie Purvine, of Edmond, OK, passed away in an automobile accident, she was 56 years old. Carla was born on January 27, 1969, and left our lives far too early on that fateful day, April 26, 2025. She was born to Marie Pope and Bobby Williams of Okmulgee, OK.

In her youth,...

Apr 26, 2025

Betty Dolores Smith, age 83, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1941, in Warren, Oklahoma, to Charles Timothy McConnico and Katie Lea McConnico (Shockler). Betty's life was one marked by deep faith, unwavering love, and a heart devoted to serving others. On June 11, 1961, Betty married the love...

Apr 25, 2025

David Lawrence Gulick passed away on April 25, 2025, at his home. He was 67 years old.

Born on June 29, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, David lived a life defined by hard work, fun, integrity, and quiet strength. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Valerie, whom he loved to travel with.

David worked...

Apr 24, 2025

Stephen Christopher Tims

1976 – 2025

Stephen Christopher Tims (Chris) was born July 29, 1976 in Edmond, Oklahoma and passed away on April 24, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Chris attended elementary school in Edmond Public Schools followed by middle school and high school at Deer Creek Schools. He attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah,...

Apr 24, 2025

Herbert Neal Listen was born on April 2, 1935, to Carl V. Listen and Doris Logdons Listen at his grandparents' home on 2 nd street.  He was raised his entire life at 15 th and Bryant.

He graduated from Edmond High School in 1954 and went to work for the County District 3 Highway in 1955 for...

Apr 23, 2025

Gladys J. Anderson

Gladys was born September 16, 1929, to Dolen Leonard Thatcher and Martha Lillian Thatcher in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the second of three daughters. Her family moved to Ringling, Oklahoma when Gladys was five years old. She attended Mountain Home School (at Ringling) and graduated High School there in 1947 as Valedictorian of her class. Upon...

Apr 22, 2025

La Roi Woods, 83, passed away on April 22, 2025, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma. In death, as in life, his beloved wife was by his side.

Huie La Roi Woods was born May 1, 1941, in Goose Creek, Texas, to Huie and Melba Woods. Born with complications, doctors predicted he wouldn't live. But his father...

Apr 21, 2025

Kevin William Chrisman

1991 – 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Kevin. He left us far too soon at the age of 34. His kind soul, warm smile, sweet dimples, and quiet strength touched everyone who knew him.

Born at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio,...

Apr 21, 2025

Russel Daniel Wenger

1939 – 2025

No services to be held at this time.

Apr 20, 2025

Suzanne Johnston

1946 – 2025

No services to be held at this time.

Apr 20, 2025

Kristi Michelle Johnson was born in Austin, Texas on September 11, 1970. She is the daughter of William (Bill) and Drusilla (Dru) Johnson. She is survived by her husband Brian and their children; Joshua and his wife Katy, Caleb and his wife Caitlin, and Rachel. She is also survived by her brother Brad, by many members of her beloved...

Apr 20, 2025

Edward Archie Kirkham

1938 – 2025

Edward Archie Kirkham went into the arms of his Lord on Easter Sunday at 2:35 pm. He was at home surrounded by his family.

He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and Juanita enjoyed many things together. He loved traveling and taking his grandchildren on...

Apr 20, 2025

Bonnie Eloise Broyles, 90, passed peacefully from this life on April 20, 2025 in Norman, Oklahoma.  She was born April 16, 1935 in Mill Creek, Oklahoma to parents William Earl Pittman and Jewel McKinley (McClure) Pittman.

At the age of 14, she felt God calling her to the ministry.  Her family couldn't afford for her to go...

Apr 19, 2025

1930 – 2025

Dr. Samuel "Sam" Winston Davis, age 94, of Edmond, OK, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025, after a brief illness.  Sam was a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, of 52 years.  Sam was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

He was born December...

Apr 18, 2025

Bobbie Jo Coplen was born on June 7, 1928, in Dallas, Texas, to her loving parents, George and Julian Tennison. She grew up in Dallas and attended Forest Avenue High School, where she met the love of her life, Ernest B. Coplen—affectionately known as Bob.

On April 16, 1946, Bobbie and Bob were married, beginning a beautiful...

Apr 17, 2025

Jason Whitaker

1987-2025

No services at this time.

Apr 16, 2025

Loren Gieger's life influenced thousands by directing them toward the grace and salvation found through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He inspired hundreds of college students to pursue ministry while teaching them to accurately preach the Gospel Message. His influence continues today through sermons preached in churches across the country. His achievements in his work were only surpassed by...

Apr 16, 2025

Charles "Chuck" R. Orefice, 81, died April 16, 2025, in Oklahoma City.  He was for 61 years the beloved husband of Connie Orefice of Edmond, Oklahoma.  A native of Buffalo, New York, Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1961 when he was 17 years old and served for eight years, including two tours in Vietnam aboard the minesweeper...