OBITUARIES

Nov 30, 2024

No services will be held at this time.

Nov 30, 2024

Born June 15, 1974, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Kathryn Kennedy and his father, Kurtis Kennedy. Jason shared a meaningful bond with his stepfather, Eddie Snyder, who played an important role in his life. He is survived by his brother Wesley Kennedy, sister-in-law Jennifer Kennedy, nephew Dillon Kennedy, and best friend Tyler Eggleston and family.

He attended school...

Nov 30, 2024

World War II Veteran, Thomas H. Bates passed from this life on his 100 th birthday.  Born June 9, 1925 in Centralia, Missouri, Thomas was one of three children of R. J. Bates, Sr. and Myrtle (Hughes) Bates.  His father R.J. was a civil engineer and his mother, Myrtle, a homemaker.  Tom graduated from Edmond High School, went off...

Nov 30, 2024

There will be no services at this time.

Nov 30, 2024

Earl Thomas Pinegar was born October 27, 1954, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Charles E. and Grace L. Pinegar and departed life on April 13, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Earl attended Ponca City Public Schools and graduated in 1972; and was baptized into the Woodlands Christian Church. Earl attended Central State University because of its computer science program and...

Nov 30, 2024

Donna Kay Hackney, 80, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 28, 1945, to Eldon and Margie Haggard, Donna was a proud graduate of the Original John Marshall High School. She dedicated her professional life to caring for others as a skilled and compassionate...

Nov 30, 2024

Dorothy Gay Norman, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 5 th , 2025 at 1pm CST at Integris Hospice House, due to complications from surgery.

Born on June 24 th , 1946 and adopted by Everett Howard Van Antwerp and Guyneth Ann Van Antwerp-Davisson. Dorothy lived a life rich with love, resilience, and...

Nov 30, 2024

Helen Rose Ashley was born at home in Mason, Oklahoma on August 26, 1932. She attended Mason Schools where she excelled academically, played on the school basketball team, and served in 4H. Devoted to her family and friends, Helen continued to be interested in their lives and their families when they visited during her sickness. Helen Rose was united...

Nov 30, 2024

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,...

Nov 30, 2024

Noreen Wilson Reddout, 101, died on May 26, 2025, in Milford, MA. Lloyd Reddout, her husband of 72 years predeceased her. Noreen was born in Pawnee, OK, the daughter of William Paul Wilson and Gladys Haines. During WWII she worked building gliders for the war effort. After her marriage, she became a peerless domestic engineer, analyzing and refining everyday...

Nov 30, 2024

Kathy Louann Hearn was born on February 15,1954 in Perry, Oklahoma to William Don Hearn and Thelma Lee Mathis Hearn. With her parents and 3 siblings, she moved several times throughout her childhood. They moved from Oklahoma, to Vernal, Utah, and to Casper, Wyoming before returning to Oklahoma in 1970.

She married DeWayne French on August 17,...

Nov 30, 2024

Jeffrey Jack Burton, born in West Covina, California on December 26, 1957, passed away May 17, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. He was 67.

Jeff grew up in Poteau, Oklahoma, where he spent his childhood exploring the woods, building forts, and riding bikes — a free-spirited boy with a curiosity for life. He was...

Nov 30, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Joseph Rhoda was born on October 11, 1974, in Rochester, NY to Nancy Louise (Bates) and William John Rhoda Sr. Chris enjoyed RC car racing, playing golf, and bowling. He was a diehard Buffalo Bills fan and enjoyed watching games with his brother, David and wife, Kristi. He and his wife, Kristi (Waggoner), were married on July...

Nov 30, 2024

Mason Taulbee was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 24, 2013, and grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Mason is survived by his Mom and Dad; Alex and Brent, brother Gavin, grandparents; Sallie, Ed, Sue and Dwayne, aunts, and uncle; Rebecca, Cara, and Matt and cousin Hagen. He is...

Nov 30, 2024

Dee Anne McAulay Montgomery passed away on Friday, May 9 th at Iris Memory Care of Edmond at the age of 82. Born on July 10 th , 1942, in Cushing, OK, she was the daughter of the late Lewis Calvin McAulay and Alma June Usher McAulay. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Paul Johnson was born on October 2, 1954, and departed this life on May 7, 2025.

Born to J.L. & Dora "Cricket" Johnson, Sr., Robert grew up in Wynnewood, OK. After graduating from high school in 1972, Robert went to Oklahoma Christian College, graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies & Languages....

Nov 30, 2024

Eugene (Gene) S. Kelly, Jr., a lifelong resident of the Oklahoma City area, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 8th, 2025, just four days before his 85th birthday.  Gene is survived by his wife Sharon Kelly (nee Tucker) of the home, his son, Christopher S. Kelly, and wife Kimberley, of Yukon, OK and daughter Cindy Self,...

Nov 30, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christine Anne Crawford, a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and friend. Born on April 24, 1971, in Norfolk, Virginia, Christine was the cherished daughter of Donna and Grady Daniel. In 1972, the family relocated to Edmond, Oklahoma, where Christine would grow up, flourish, and leave an indelible mark on...

Nov 30, 2024

Geraldine Gould Pearson, born July 27, 1929, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 95 in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Geraldine was born in Chicago, Illinois to Edward Cauvet Gould and Harriet Steel Gould and was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where she met Marvin Wallace Pearson, the...

Nov 30, 2024

Loney Ray Krumm, 81, passed away on April 28, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of his immediate family.

Loney was born February 5, 1944, in Leavenworth, Kansas to Fred and Gertrude Krumm. He was raised in nearby Lansing, Kansas where he graduated from Lansing High School in 1962.  In 1970, he married the love of...