OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Edmond, OK

Helga W. Green

Helga W. Green

Jul 17, 2026

Obituary to come.

Memorial Services for Helga will be held Friday, July 31st at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Edmond.

Bailey Nicole Mirkovich

Bailey Nicole Mirkovich

Jul 15, 2026

Full obit to come.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 22, 2026 at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Saint Patrick's Cemetery.

Lois Katherine Burley

Lois Katherine Burley

Jul 13, 2026

Full obituary to come. 

Services will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK. 

Richard Alan Bergen

Richard Alan Bergen

Jul 12, 2026

Richard Alan Bergen departed this world on July 12, 2026, at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Richard was born on December 9, 1958, in Clinton, Oklahoma to John Richard and Mary Bergen. He loved working on cars and beginning at the tender age of 17 he built his first car. After graduating from high school in 1976 he attended Okmulgee Tech....

John William "Bill" Hess

John William "Bill" Hess

Jul 11, 2026

John William “Bill” Hess, 94, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on July 11, 2026, just two days after celebrating his 94th birthday.

Bill was born on July 9, 1932, in Balmorhea, Texas, near Pecos. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, demonstrating the same quiet courage and commitment...

Barbara Ann Tabor

Barbara Ann Tabor

Jul 8, 2026

Today we are celebrating the life of two wonderful people who have left this world to join our loving God in Heaven.

Jack Dempsey Tabor was the youngest of six children born in Muldrow Oklahoma to James and Dovie Tabor. After his father died when he was only a toddler, he and his brother James “Jim”, age six, were sent to...

Philip Raymond Courtin

Philip Raymond Courtin

Jul 8, 2026

The Memorial Service for Philip “Phil” Raymond Courtin, 74, of Edmond, will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday July 17, 2026, at Matthews Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation and arrangements are by Matthews Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Phil was born May 26, 1952, in Rochester, MN to Raymond Frank and Anne (Symonds) Courtin and met his heavenly father Wednesday July 8,...

William Kerry Moore

William Kerry Moore

Jul 6, 2026

Private William Kerry Moore, 71, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 6th, 2026. Born on January 26th, 1955, in Edmond, Oklahoma. A patriot, Moore answered the call of duty and enlisted in The United States Marine Corps from 1972-1974.

Kerry spent his time enjoying lake life with his wife, watching football and fishing. He loved Sooners football, country music...

Emberly Jo Hurst

Emberly Jo Hurst

Jul 6, 2026

Emberly Jo Hurst, 36, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026.

Emberly was born on July 5, 1990, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to William "Sparky" Hurst and Debra Bryant Hurst. At the age of four, she moved with her family to Katy, Texas, where she attended Katy Independent School District schools and graduated from Cinco Ranch High School...

James Dean Harrison

James Dean Harrison

Jul 4, 2026

James Dean "Jim" Harrison of Edmond, OK passed away Saturday, July 4th, 2026, in Oklahoma City, OK.

He was born June 18th, 1939, in Tishomingo, OK. He graduated from Tishomingo High School and served in the Oklahoma Army National Guard.

James retired as an electrician from Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company.

He loved being with his family and friends, especially his three great-grandsons,...

James Paul Bailey

James Paul Bailey

Jul 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of James Paul Bailey

Some people measure a life by the years they live. James Paul Bailey's life will be measured by the people he loved, the lives he changed, and the legacy he leaves behind.

James was, above all else, a family man. He loved deeply, worked tirelessly, laughed often, and gave generously. He was the steady hand...

Stephanie Dawn (Bean) Musser

Stephanie Dawn (Bean) Musser

Jul 3, 2026

Stephanie Dawn (Bean) Musser crossed over to her Heavenly Home on July 3, 2026; a “Homecoming” awaited.

Stephanie was born in Liberal, KS on July 7, 1964. She grew up in Liberal and graduated from Liberal High School in 1982. From an early age, Stephanie had a love of music. The passion for music only grew and remained within her Spirit...

Gerald Richard Ward

Gerald Richard Ward

Jul 3, 2026

Gerald Richard Ward, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on June 20, 1946, and lived a life defined by love, generosity, laughter, service, and unwavering devotion to his family.

Gerald proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He was drafted just a few...

Joseph Oran Leonard

Joseph Oran Leonard

Jul 2, 2026

Joseph Oran Leonard, 81, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026.

Joseph was born on December 1, 1944, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Harlan and Helena Leonard. He was the fourth of eight children and was raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Edmond High School in 1963.

Following graduation, Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army during...

Paul Edmund McElvany

Paul Edmund McElvany

Jul 1, 2026

Paul Edmund McElvany, 94 of Edmond, Oklahoma was born on July 10, 1931, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to William Dow and Mattie Goldie (Sams) McElvany and looked upon the face of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Integris Hospice House, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul married the love of his life, Jeanette Rose...

Gaydon Wayne Manwarring

Gaydon Wayne Manwarring

Jun 29, 2026

Gaydon W. Manwarring, formerly of Garland, Texas, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on March 10, 1940, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

He is survived by his son, Freddie Wayne Manwarring; several grandchildren; brother, Lindsey Smith Jr., sister, Pauline Parker; many nieces, nephews, and other loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Manwarring;...

Patsy Jean Barton

Patsy Jean Barton

Jun 28, 2026

Patsy Jean Barton ("Pat"), 94, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital after spending precious time surrounded by family and friends.

Pat was born on April 20, 1932, in Hennessey, Oklahoma, to John and Sylvia Forbis of Cashion, Oklahoma. She was the middle of three daughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son,...

Kevin Duane Nix

Kevin Duane Nix

Jun 28, 2026

No services scheduled at this time.

Mary Ladell Peterson

Mary Ladell Peterson

Jun 27, 2026

Full obituary to come. 

Services to honor the life of Mary Ladell Peterson will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, Oklahoma. Inurnment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

Estella Ann Jones

Estella Ann Jones

Jun 23, 2026

Estella Ann Jones of Edmond, Oklahoma passed peacefully from this life Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at the age of 83. Ann, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, on November 24, 1942, to parents Marvin Welch and Dorothy Beddo Welch. She attended Pauls Valley Schools, graduating in 1960. Ann married her high school...

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