OBITUARIES

Mark Allen Farris

Sep 11, 2021

Mark Allen Farris

January 25, 1961 – September 11, 2021

Mark Allen Farris, P.E., born on January 25, 1961 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on September 11, 2021 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Mark, the son of William "Bill" and Adelia Farris,  was raised with his three brothers primarily in Bethany and Tulsa, OK graduating from Tulsa...

Francis Delano Baxter

Sep 9, 2021

Francis Delano Baxter

August 19, 1934 – September 9, 2021

"The Father of Oklahoma Tennis"

On September 9th, 2021, "Coach" Francis Baxter went to be with his creator at the age of 87 years. He was born at the end of the Great Depression on August 19th, 1934 in Kingfisher County,...

Paula Joan Adamson

Sep 8, 2021

Paula Joan Adamson

January 24, 1950 – September 08, 2021

Paula Joan Adamson was called home on September 8, 2021, at age 71.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Adamson and father, Dalton Adamson.

She is survived by her sister Sue Anne Dewsbury and husband Tom Dewsbury, niece...

Virginia “Ginny” Lee Daire

Sep 7, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Daire

1942-2021

Virginia "Ginny" Lee Daire was born on October 26 th , 1942 in Bristow, Oklahoma.  Ginny went to be with the Lord September 7 th , 2021.  Ginny enjoyed being a caregiver, baker, gardener, and tending to her chickens, goats, and dogs.  Ginny was loved and considered "Mom" to many...

Glenda Lee Waggoner

Sep 5, 2021

Glenda Lee Waggoner

1942-2021

Glenda Lee Waggoner (West) was the firstborn child of Grace and Arnold West on February 22nd, 1942 in Bakersfield, California. She is survived by her husband, Donald Waggoner of Edmond, son and daughter-in-law, Devin and Jenifer Waggoner of Oklahoma City, brother, Stanford West of Okmulgee, sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Jim...

Tommy Jan Noles

Sep 4, 2021

Tommy Jan Noles

February 02, 1940 – September 04, 2021

On Saturday, September 4, 2021, Tommy Jan Noles, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 81.

Tom was born on February 1, 1940, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Evelyn and Floyd...

Barbara E. Brewer

Sep 4, 2021

Barbara E. Brewer

1935 – 2021

Barbara E. Parsons Brewer went home to her Lord and Savior on September 4th, 2021. She was born February 12, 1935 in Cement, Oklahoma to Dee and Pearl Parsons.

Barbara married Walter M. Brewer on February 19, 1955 at the chapel in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma...

Brent Kelly Byford

Sep 3, 2021

Brent Kelly Byford

April 6, 1955 – September 3, 2021

Services pending at this time.

Evelyn Maxine Harris

Sep 2, 2021

Evelyn Maxine Harris

1936-2021

Evelyn Maxine Harris passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on September 2, 2021 in Edmond, OK after a brief battle with Lymphoma.

She was born on May 29, 1936, in Arcadia, OK to Raymond and Violet Anderson. She grew up in...

George Grover Shaw, Jr.

Aug 31, 2021

George Grover Shaw, Jr. passed into the loving arms of Christ Jesus on August 31, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Chindarat Charoenwongse Shaw, his precious children Rebecca Edith Shaw Smith & Matthew Smith, Marguerite Shaw Tyson & Terry Tyson, George Scott Shaw, Sally Emaline Shaw Schwendenmann & Robert Schwendenmann, his 18 beloved grandchildren & 15...

Paulette Judith West

Aug 30, 2021

Paulette Judith West

September 11, 1946 – August 30, 2021

Services pending at this time.

Judy G. Harden

Aug 30, 2021

Judy G. Harden

January 15, 1942 – August 30, 2021

Judy Gaddis Harden was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma on January 15 th , 1942, to Dolly Elizabeth and Haskell Oscar Gaddis.  The first few years of her life, she lived in Wagner, Oklahoma right across the street from her beloved Grandparents, Daphne Delilah Points Brinker...

Matthew David Stechmann

Aug 30, 2021

Matthew David Stechmann

January, 28 1983 – August, 30 2021

Matthew David Stechmann, 38, passed from this life on Monday, August 30 th after a brief illness.  He was born January 28, 1983, in Olathe, KS to Pamela (Davis) Pflumm and David Wayne Stechmann.

During his youth, Matt attended the Shawnee Mission schools...

Jordan Joel Hunter

Aug 29, 2021

Jordan Joel Hunter

1986-2021

Jordan Joel Hunter, 35, passed away unexpectedly on August 29th, 2021. He was born on August 8th, 1986 in Galveston, Texas, and placed into the loving arms of Karen and Joel Hunter. Jordan went on to become the proud older brother of Bryant, Ryan, and Rachel Hunter. Over the years, Jordan...

Karen Dian Doak

Aug 28, 2021

Karen Dian Doak

July, 2 1942 – August, 28 2021

Karen Dian Merchant Doak, born on July 2, 1942, in Albuquerque, NM passed away on August 28, 2021, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Dian, the oldest of three siblings, was born to Velma Frances Reeves "Young" and John Joseph Merchant. She grew up in Oklahoma City with...

Fred Kent Farndon

Aug 27, 2021

Fred Kent Farndon

September, 4 1938 – August, 27 2021

Fred K. Farndon of Edmond passed away August 27th, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Services are pending at this time.

The family has provided a tribute video to celebrate the life of Fred Farndon.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yah7zjug96ws9ng/FKF%20video-original.mp4?dl=0

Edmund N. Kloh

Aug 24, 2021

Edmund N. Kloh

1944-2021

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2021 at Matthews Funeral Home with family present to greet friends. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Waterloo Cemetery Edmond, OK.

Norma Frances Johnson

Aug 23, 2021

Norma Frances Johnson

September, 21 1930 – August, 23 2021

Norma Frances (Davidson) Johnson, 90 years young, passed away peacefully in her sleep August 23, 2021, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Norma was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Emmett S. Davidson and Minnie Magdalene (Thomas) Davidson. After Minnie's untimely death, Emmett remarried Eugenia, and they raised Norma,...

Duane Andrew Kosters

Aug 23, 2021

Duane Andrew Kosters

October, 18 1950 – August, 23 2021

DUANE ANDREW KOSTERS, 70, of Edmond, OK, was called home by our Lord on August 23, 2021, with his faithful and loving wife by his side and holding his hand, as he crossed over into his eternal reward.  He will be forever remembered...

Landon Wayne Willis

Aug 23, 2021

Landon Wayne Willis

1984-2021

Landon Wayne Willis, 37, died on August 23, 2021, to the heartbreak of so many whose lives he touched. Landon was born on January 23, 1984, to Kirk and Tamie Willis in Edmond, OK and was a life-long resident of Edmond. He was called to a life of service for others...