OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
Sara Eileen Wright
Aug 21, 2025
Full obituary to come.
Services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2025, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Wanda Lou Harris
Aug 20, 2025
Wanda Lou Harris of Edmond, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, August 20, 2025. She was born on May 5, 1934, in Manitou, Oklahoma, to Earl and Maxine Degan Arnold.
She married the love of her life, Robert C. Harris, on July 7, 1951. They were married 65 years at his death.
Wanda was preceded in death...
Thomas Glen Ferguson, Jr.
Aug 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom Ferguson on Saturday, August 16th, unexpectedly at his home with his wife by his side.
Tom was born on May 12, 1948, in Spokane, WA to Thomas G. Ferguson, a career Army officer, and Mary Jean Eckert Ferguson. Tom had an idyllic childhood and although he and his brother...
Jeanne Armstead Bogan Rhody
Aug 16, 2025
Jeanne Armstead Bogan Rhody, 97, of Edmond, Oklahoma passed away on August 16th, 2025. She was born on October 13th, 1927, in Hartford City, Indiana.
In 1945, she married Donnell Rhody in Knox, Indiana. They were married 65 years at the time of his passing. She attended Knox High School, DePaul University, and the University of Indiana.
Don and Jeanne had four...
Singleton DeWayne McMullan
Aug 15, 2025
Dr. Singleton Dewayne “Wayne” McMullan passed away on August 15, 2025, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born in Union, Miss. to Singleton and Mary Lou (Hollingsworth) McMullan, the third of four children, on September 13, 1943.
His early years were spent in Decatur, MS, on the family’s small cotton and peanut farm. He graduated from Miss...
Marilee (Mayfield) Hattendorf
Aug 12, 2025
Marilee (Mayfield) Hattendorf was born on March 3, 1946, to Leo C. and Mary Ruth Mayfield in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She died on August 12, 2025, in Oklahoma City.
Marilee attended schools in the Putnam City School district where her father served as Superintendent for many years. She graduated from Putnam City High School in 1964. She also graduated with Baccalaureate...
Jay Emerson Black
Aug 11, 2025
Jay Emerson Black, age 68, passed away peacefully in his home on August 11, 2025, after bravely living with ALS.
He was born July 24, 1957, to Emmerson Paul Black and Wanda Lorene Collum in Alma, Nebraska – don’t worry OU fans, they soon moved to Waurika, Oklahoma his hometown. Growing up in a small town, everyone knew each other and...
Joshua Allen Storm
Aug 9, 2025
Joshua Allen Storm was born June 13, 1993, in Bakersfield California to Crystal Manning and Kerry Allen Storm II. As the second of four brothers (Kerry Allan III, Austin, and Jason) in the household, his childhood stories were full of drama, rough housing, and “we knew we shouldn’t, but we did it anyways.”
In 2000, Josh and his family moved to...
Forest Roger Stover
Aug 7, 2025
Roger was born on October 10, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia to Lena Mae Stover. He attended and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. He excelled in his education and in football and track and was all star athlete. Upon graduation, Roger ended up entering the Navy where he played football while in the service. After serving his country, he...
Forest Roger Stover
Aug 7, 2025
Roger was born on October 10, 1934, in Charleston, West Virginia to Lena Mae Stover. He attended and graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. He excelled in his education and in football and track and was all star athlete. Upon graduation, Roger ended up entering the Navy where he played football while in the service. After serving his country, he...
Doyle Harmon Clenney
Aug 4, 2025
Doyle Harmon Clenney passed away on August 4th, 2025 at the age of 102, he was born October 30th , 1922, in Wetumka, Oklahoma to James Woodard Clenney and Ollie Eason Clenney. He was the youngest of seven children. Three brothers, Raymond, Dexter, Russell, and three sisters, Ruby, Helen and Rowene.
Doyle graduated from high school at Weleetka,...
Marca Sue January
Aug 3, 2025
Marca Sue January, 68, passed away peacefully at home in Edmond, Oklahoma surrounded by her loving family on August 03, 2025, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Born on August 26, 1956, in Littleton, Colorado, Marca devoted her life to family and her home. A loving mother and grandmother, she found joy in everyday –...
M.L. Cline
Aug 2, 2025
M.L. was born in Edmond, Oklahoma and lived within a 20 mile circle until his death at 78.
He was proud of his family's history in the area and never got tired of telling how his family had been part of the "Run of 89." he would often try to convince a visitor that there was a...
Dennis Edward O’Keefe
Jul 31, 2025
Dennis Edward O'Keefe
1942 – 2025
Dennis Edward O’Keefe, 83, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Born January 23, 1942, in Detroit, MI, he called Oklahoma City home for much of his adult life.
His childhood was spent with six brothers and sisters in Detroit, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Houston where he graduated...
Sidney Clay Woolfolk
Jul 31, 2025
Sidney Clay Woolfolk , 63, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 , surrounded by his wife and loved ones. Born December 11, 1961, at Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater, KS, he was the son of Orvid Delane "Skip" and LaVeda Woolfolk.
He grew up on the family ranch near ...
Sharlene Beil
Jul 30, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share our beautiful mother, Sharlene Emogene Oxley Beil, went to heaven on Wednesday morning, July 30, 2025, at her daughter's home in The Woodlands, Texas.
Just 11 weeks after the passing of her husband, Darrell, to whom she was married for almost 70 years — just two weeks shy of their anniversary — she...
Janice C. Lowrey
Jul 25, 2025
Janice Lowrey, age 76, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on July 25, 2025. Her loss is deeply felt by her family and all who knew and loved her.
Born on February 25, 1949, in Greenville, Ohio, Janice was the daughter of Edgar and Caroline Alexander. She is lovingly remembered by her brother, Chris Alexander (spouse...