About Us

Randy graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1981 with a Bachelors of Science degree. He and his wife Barbara married in 1981 and they have two sons Kyle Matthews and Kris and his wife Chelsey along with 4 grandchildren.

Randy is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Randy worked as a Funeral Director in Oklahoma City before taking a management position in Frederick, Oklahoma. In 1987 he moved back to Edmond where he began his service to the Edmond community. Randy is a member and President of the Chapter of the Exchange Club, who’s mission is the prevention of child abuse.

He’s a member of the Edmond Historical society and a volunteer at Breakfast on Boulevard, serving food to those in need. Randy is active in the Edmond Chamber of Commerce, having been an ambassador and member of the Board of Directors.  Randy and his family are Members of the Edmond Church of Christ.

Barbara is Yukon native moving to Edmond, OK in 1981.  She attended the University of Central Oklahoma completing her studies in Funeral Service.  She is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and co-owner of Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Edmond, OK.

As a strong supporter of the University of Central Oklahoma’s Funeral Service Department, she began a scholarship campaign to provide funding toward the UCO Funeral Service Endowment fund that will allow scholarships for students who have committed to completing and working in the Funeral Service Profession.   The Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association has been matching the funds collected up to $15,000.  She also established a clothing closet at the school to help students build a professional wardrobe who are graduating, entering their practicum or starting an apprenticeship.

Barbara is involved in the Edmond Community with Edmond Rotary, past President of the Edmond Senior Community Foundation, Edmond Women’s Club, Ida Freeman Rotary Reader, Edmond Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Edmond Church of Christ.

She is a member of the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association.

Most importantly she and Randy are proud parents of two sons, Kyle, Kris and daughter-in-law Chelsey, along with four grandchildren.  

Randy and Barb are celebrating 19 years as Edmond’s only locally owned and operated Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Kris Matthews is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service. He received his first Bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University in 2011 and completed his Bachelors of Funeral Science degree in 2017.  Kris worked in the oil and gas industry before returning to school for his Funeral Service degree and license.  He is currently involved with Edmond’s Best Business organization and is an ambassador with the Edmond Chamber of Commerce.

Kris is the youngest son of Randy and Barbara and is married to Chelsey (Moffatt) Matthews, an accountant at The Hays Group in Edmond.

Kris and Chelsey live in Edmond with their two sons, Colton and Cannon, and three dogs.   During his spare time, Kris enjoys the lake, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

Harley is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer with Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service.  He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2009. Harley is an army veteran, having served nine years with two tours in Iraq, and is a member of the VFW and American Legion.  He is an officer with the OKC chapter of the MES game club, a member of Mensa, and an Eagle Scout. He grew up in southwest Oklahoma City and graduated as a Valedictorian from Westmoore High School.  Harley resides in Edmond, with his wife Heather and their two boys, Liam and Aidan.

Brandon is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Brandon moved to Edmond from the Panhandle of Oklahoma in 1997 after graduating from high school to attend the University of Central Oklahoma where he studied Funeral Service but graduated with Bachelors in Education in 2002. Ten years later, he returned to UCO to follow his true calling and complete the Bachelors of Funeral Science program.

During the 10 years away from funeral care Brandon worked for Southwest Transplant Alliance and the Oklahoma Blood Institute, both nonprofit organizations working to save and improve lives through donation.

Brandon is still very involved with the University of Central Oklahoma, serving on the Alumni Board of Directors and is in the process of completing a Master’s degree in Gerontology. He is also an active member of Temple B’nai Israel in Oklahoma City.

Brandon and his family live in Edmond with their four Great Danes, Vegas, Cooper, Turkish and Charlie.

Joshua Wines is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Josh and his wife moved to Edmond from the Beaver’s Bend area of Oklahoma in 2018. He graduated from the University of Arkansas Mortuary Science program located in Hope, Arkansas in 2012.

After graduating, he immediately took the National Board Exams and State Exam. After receiving both his Funeral Director and Embalmer License, he began his career in Camden, Arkansas. As new opportunities arose, he found himself in Kansas before moving to the Beaver’s Bend Area.

In 2017, he finished up his higher education in Psychology at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Josh is originally from Houma, Louisiana, just southwest of New Orleans. He and his wife enjoy traveling, fishing, camping and helping anyone they can.

Josh is a member of the Lions Club International and lives in Edmond with his wife, Courtni, two dogs, Reba and Nola, and their cat, Mickey. He and his family plan on buying a home and retiring in Edmond.

Casey graduated from Spiro High School in Spiro, OK and attended college at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and Rose State College.  She is an avid OU football fan and enjoys spending time outdoors.

Casey resides in Guthrie, OK with her daughter, Grace.