OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
C. Michael Kavanaugh
Oct 25, 2025
Memorial services will be at 2:00pm on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel.
Clara Frances Tarbutton
Oct 25, 2025
Clara Frances Tarbutton (née Strickland) joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 25, 2025. She was a devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, wife and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
Clara was born on July 26, 1938, in Dallas, Texas and has lived in Oklahoma since the age of six. She was the daughter of Paul...
Alice Jeanette Eubanks
Oct 24, 2025
Full obituary to come.
Services will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Edmond Church of Christ, 801 S Bryant Ave, Edmond, OK 73034.
Sharon Arlene Simpson
Oct 22, 2025
Full obituary to come.
Memorial services are to be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK, beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Justin Brock Smith
Oct 19, 2025
Justin Brock Smith, age 37, was born on August 22, 1988 in Edmond OK & passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Edmond OK on October 19, 2025.
From a young age, he & his brother faced a lot of challenges but they always had each other & always knew they also had their “MawMaw” & “Aunt Di.” Justin...
Richard Alvin Peters
Oct 17, 2025
Richard Alvin Peters, age 94, passed away peacefully at home on October 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 7, 1930, in Wellington, Kansas. Growing up on the family farm in Oxford, Kansas, helped shape Richard into the strong, caring man he became. The youngest of four boys born to the late Lucian and Helen (McKinlay)...
David Kyle Carr
Oct 17, 2025
David Kyle Carr passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 17, 2025. He was born on December 3, 1968, in Irving, Texas, to Anita Carr and Raymond Norman Wood Carr.
David earned an Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences from North Lake College in 1990 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration where he graduated cum...
Robert Marshall Jennings, Sr.
Oct 17, 2025
Robert (Bob) Marshall Jennings, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on October 17, 2025.
He was born on May 16, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts to Marshall and Elaine Jennings. In 1963 Bob married Bonnie and together they raised two children and were blessed with five grandchildren. They shared a loving marriage until Bonnie’s passing in January 2024.
Bob lived in Redlands, California...
Donald LeRoy Bohnert
Oct 16, 2025
Donald LeRoy Bohnert, 88, long time resident of Edmond, passed away Thursday, October 16th, 2025 after a short bout with metastatic cancer. He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Simpson of Edmond; four grandchildren; Amos L Melson II; Ashley D. Ramos; Kevin L. Bohnert; Chance T. Neil; and seven great-grandchildren and many, many “family by heart”.
He was born on May...
Charles David Curtis
Oct 14, 2025
Charles David Curtis, 71, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, surrounded by family.
Charles was born on March 12, 1954, in Midwest City, Oklahoma to Carl and Cora Sue Curtis. He grew up in Midwest City and went on to graduate from Midwest City HS in 1971. He later graduated from the University of Oklahoma with...
Jennifer Joerene Yarbrough
Oct 14, 2025
Jennifer Joerene Yarbrough, 73, of Oklahoma City, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on October 14, 2025. Born on May 22, 1952, in Oklahoma City, Jennifer lived her entire life in the community she loved, leaving a lasting impact on those around her.
Jennifer’s educational journey began at Millwood School, where she attended through 9th grade, followed by...
Paula Sue Meyers
Oct 12, 2025
Paula Sue Meyers, beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Edmond on October 12, 2025, at the age of 77. Born June 27, 1948, in Oklahoma City to Harold and Pauline Caldwell.
Paula lived a life full of love, laughter, and creativity. Paula participated in cheerleading and graduated from Del City High School...
William D. Williams
Oct 7, 2025
William "Bill" Davis Williams was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on September 5th, 1930. He was the third and youngest son of Armon and Ruth Davis Williams. He passed away on October 7, 2025, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Bill grew up in Dodge City, Kansas, with his older brothers John and Joe, his many dogs--each named Mike--and his horse...
Beverly Jo Milam
Oct 7, 2025
Beverly Jo (Smith) Milam passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025 with family by her side. She was born on August 26, 1946 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the second oldest of seven children born to Delbert Lee Smith, Sr. and Rosetta (Stewart) Smith.
Beverly was raised on a cattle farm in Edmond where she helped raise her younger siblings and did...
Mario Diaz
Oct 6, 2025
Mario Diaz, age 74, left this earth for his heavenly home on October 6, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1950 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Domingo and Paula (Aponte) Diaz.
Mario was a Godly man, who deeply loved his Lord. He was selfless and faithful to his church. Mario was exceptionally loved by everyone who had the privilege of...
Richard Leon Lawson
Oct 6, 2025
Richard Leon Lawson, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on October 6, 2025, at home. He was born to Slim and Alta Lawson on July 24,1944 in San Bernadino, CA. Richard married Sherri Parsons in 1965 after both of their mothers signed for them. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Slim and Alta Lawson, Mother and...
Phyllis Gail Fisher
Oct 2, 2025
Phyllis Gail Fisher, aged 89, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.
She was born October 20, 1935, in El Reno, Oklahoma to Avis and Paul Dresser. Phyllis was an only child and had many cousins she grew up with. She attended school in El Reno from elementary through high school. During those...
Richard Leslie Baim
Oct 2, 2025
Richard Leslie Baim passed away on October 2, 2025. Rich was born in Liberty, New York on March 3, 1949, to Elwood and Doris Baim. He was one of four children, older brother Dennis and sisters Nancy and Virginia.
Rich graduated from Jeffersonville High School, then received his B.S. in Biology from SUNY New Paltz in New York. He moved to...
Shirley Ann (Endicott) Cole
Oct 2, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann (Endicott) Cole of Norman, Oklahoma who departed from this life on October 2, 2025 at the age of 79. Born on January 10th, 1946 in Ft Scott, Kansas. Shirley was the child of Leo and Clara (Woody) Endicott.
Shirley was a graduate of Bronaugh High School, in Bronaugh,...

