OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
Mildred Louise Springer
May 12, 2026
Mrs. Mildred “Louise” Johnston Springer, 96, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at home in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Louise, affectionately nicknamed “peamite” (like the rose, small & delicate but full of energy and spirit) as a child, was born on June 18, 1929, in Owassa, Alabama. One of ten children, Louise was the daughter of Martin Lee Johnston and Ruby Estelle...
Ingrid Murry
May 11, 2026
Ingrid Murry, of Edmond, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on March 10, 1935, in Bad-Salzungen/Thur Germany. Ingrid will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. She carried with her the traditions and spirit of her German homeland while building a life filled with love, warmth,...
Judith L. Hicks
May 10, 2026
Judith (Judy) Lee Hicks (Dunham) age 80, of Edmond, OK went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Judy was born in OKC in September 1945, daughter of the late Henry and Lucia Dunham. She graduated from NW Classen in 1963 and graduated from OSU. Over her lifetime, Judy lived in OH, NC and in El Reno, Chickasha, Kingston,...
Lorene LuEtta Cook
May 9, 2026
Lorene L. Cook, 84, of Cushing OK went to be with her heavenly Father on May 9th, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Lorene was born in Hoisington, KS on December 23rd, 1941, to Adolph ‘Art’ and Hattie (Bachman) Schmidt. She was a Hoisington High School graduate with the class of 1959. She married her high school sweetheart, Gary...
Jesse F. Collins Jr.
May 7, 2026
Jesse Ellsworth Collins Jr. — Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, Midwest City, OK
Jesse Ellsworth Collins Jr. was born on November 4, 1933, and passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 92 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, and his life was marked by service, leadership, and a deep commitment to his...
Owen Riley Black III
May 7, 2026
Owen Riley Black III, known by all as Skipper and as Poppy by his grandsons, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 7, 2026. Skipper was born to Owen Riley Black Jr. and Marjorie Hayes on September 1, 1946, in Oklahoma City where he was raised and lived all his life.
Skipper is survived by his son, Adam,...
Brenda Kim Treece
May 7, 2026
It is with great sadness that Brenda Kim Treece’s husband and children announce her passing on May 7, 2026, at the age of 68. Kim was born on November 30, 1957, in Ninnekah, Oklahoma, to Almon and Janis Underwood. She grew up there with her younger brother, Tim, until the family moved to Newcastle, Oklahoma, in the summer of 1965.
Kim...
T. Van Roberts
May 7, 2026
Toulman Van (T. Van) Roberts passed away May 7, 2026, in Oklahoma City, surrounded by family and friends, at the age of 89. He was born in Houston, TX, on March 21, 1937. Known as “Sonny” during his childhood, he and his brothers had many pets, including a racoon, an alligator, a rabbit, and of course many dogs. In 1952...
Betty Jo Lewis
May 7, 2026
Full obituary to come.
A Funeral Mass will be held for Betty at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. Interment is to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Bev Luehring
May 5, 2026
Beverly, “Bev” Luehring, went Home to be with Jesus and the love of her life, her husband George, on May 5, 2026. Bev was born on May 12, 1933, to Harold and Eileene Hunt, in Manhattan, KS.
Bev received her schooling through the Manhattan School system, where she was very popular and active, including playing violin in the orchestra, cheerleading, and...
Rebecca Dea Carter
May 5, 2026
Rebecca Dea Carter, age 74, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on May 5, 2026.
Born on October 4, 1952, in Lindsay, Oklahoma, Rebecca was the beloved daughter of Ray and Patsy Wall. She grew up in Lindsay, where she graduated from Lindsay High School before attending Central State College.
It was shortly after her college years that Rebecca met the love of...
Nancy Mary Boothe Blankinship
May 5, 2026
Nancy Mary Boothe Blankinship, Edmond OK, passed quietly in her sleep on May 5, 2026, at the age of 89. Born January 3, 1937, to A. Wayne and Margarete (Williams) Boothe, Nancy was recognized as the first 1937 baby born at the Stillwater Hospital, a distinction that marked the beginning of a life filled with service, creativity, and lasting friendships.
She...
Russell Leigh
May 4, 2026
THE CREED OF A UNITED STATES MARINE
This creed, accredited to Major General William H. Rupertus, USMC (Deceased) and still taught to Marines undergoing Basic Training at the Recruit Depots at San Diego and Parris Island, was first published in the San Diego Marine Corps Chevron March 14, 1942.
1. This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one...
Gayle Marye Hurst
May 4, 2026
Gayle Marye Hurst, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend passed away May 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 30, 1935, in Dallas, Texas, to George and Dorothy Marye, Gayle graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas and later earned her degree from Texas Tech University. She married the love of her...
Margaret Ann Stephens
May 4, 2026
Margaret Ann Stephens went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born January 16, 1942 in Coleman, Oklahoma to TG and Opal Franks. Margaret married the love of her life, Bill M. Stephens on August 21, 1958. Together they built a life centered on love and family, raising three children: daughter, Tresa and...
Jonathan Micheal Murry
May 2, 2026
Mr. Jonathan Micheal Murry
July 6, 1988 – May 2, 2026
Jonathan Micheal Murry, lovingly known as Jon, passed away on May 2, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was 37 years old. Born on July 6, 1988, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jon grew up to become a man whose infectious smile, unmistakable laugh, and undeniable style left a lasting impression on everyone...
Sharon Kay Burns
May 1, 2026
Sharon King Burns, 82, of Edmond, OK was a devoted educator, historian, cherished wife, mother, and grandmother. Sharon was born on July 16, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Jewell Buel King and Ellie Lucille Patton King. She, along with her older brother, spent her early childhood in Oklahoma City and Ardmore before moving with her family to the 50-acre...
Nancy A. Durall
Apr 30, 2026
Nancy Ann Durall, 80, went to be with the Lord on the morning of April 30, 2026. Nancy was born on December 30, 1945, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Claude Wells and Ruth Wells (Turner). She was one of four children, the others being Larry Wells, Claudette Wells, and Steve Wells.
Nancy began her career in banking, which is where she met...
Katheryn Ballard Lawrence
Apr 30, 2026
The world grew a little quieter with the passing of Katheryn Lynn Ballard Lawrence, a woman whose life was shaped by compassion, curiosity, and a heart that loved her family. Born in Fort Worth as the eldest child of John Lee and Katy Lynn Ballard, Katheryn’s early years were spent living in many states, and in Guam, as her father...
Delmont Byron Knights
Apr 30, 2026
Delmont “Del” Knights was born on March 19, 1934, in Enfield, Maine, where he was raised. It was there, at just 16 years old, that he met the love of his life, Anne Twombly. What began in those early years grew into a lifelong partnership defined by deep love, unwavering support, and shared adventure. No matter where life led, Anne...
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