OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Edmond, OK
Nancy A. Durall
Apr 30, 2026
Full obituary to come.
Memorial services will be held at Waterloo Road Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with interment to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Katheryn Ballard Lawrence
Apr 30, 2026
Full obituary to come.
Services will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK. Interment will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery in Wilmer, TX.
Delmont Byron Knights
Apr 30, 2026
Full obituary to come.
Services will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, OK.
Darrell Franklin Wishon
Apr 28, 2026
Darrell Franklin Wishon was the eighth of nine sons born to Tony and Faye Wishon of Edmond, Oklahoma. Darrell grew up on the family farm north of town where he lived until the 28th of April 2026, when his body decided it was time to rest because it was tired from trying to keep up with him.
He grew up in...
John Mark Graeber, Sr.
Apr 28, 2026
John Mark Graeber Sr. of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 8:37am.
He was born on November 8, 1965, in Melbourne, Florida, to Ernest W. and Cora L. Graeber. He attended Edmond Memorial High School.
John is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Graeber, whom he married on August 11, 1990. Together, they shared 35 wonderful years of...
Rebecca Jo Medeiros
Apr 27, 2026
Rebecca Jo Medeiros, 59, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on June 13, 1966, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and was adopted by James D. Hall and Greta G. Hall.
Becky was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished friend, and the kind of person whose laughter could instantly lighten...
David Samuel Aldridge, Jr.
Apr 26, 2026
David Samuel Aldridge Jr. came into the world on March 20, 1962, in the old downtown Edmond, OK hospital to David and Margie Aldridge.
David lived in Edmond all his life. Going to Edmond Memorial High School. Playing football Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years and went to Central State University for a year.
He went from being a plumber, to a...
Kay Hauser Nimmo
Apr 26, 2026
Kay Hauser Nimmo, of Edmond, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born in El Reno, Kay was the beloved daughter of William and Mildred. She later made her home in Edmond, where she built a life centered on love, family, and caring for others. Kay graduated from Edmond High School and went on to work as...
Gary William Burke
Apr 26, 2026
Gary Burke had a lot of perfect days in his life. He recorded four holes-in-one, built businesses from the ground up, and raised a family he was deeply proud of.
He had lunch with Steve Jobs. Met Arnold Palmer. Acquired a few Corvettes. Bought his first motorcycle at age 65. Twice found love and married.
Every day the Chicago Bears or the...
Nancy Ann Hodge
Apr 24, 2026
Nancy Ann Hodge was born on April 17, 1953, in Arizona.
She was mom, gramma, and bop bop to so many others, she accepted everyone she encountered as her own family. Her personality was infectious, and her love for her family and loved ones was endless.
She was a truck driver for most of her life alongside her late husband Guy. She...
Calvin Bruce Mott
Apr 23, 2026
Calvin Mott, a devoted follower of Christ, gifted music educator, and beloved family man, went to be with the Lord on his 82nd birthday – April 23, 2026 – leaving behind a legacy marked by faith, humble service, and love.
Calvin was born on April 23, 1944, in Bay City Michigan to Donovan D. Mott and Ethelyn M. Mott (Brown). Within...
Wanda Lee Potter
Apr 22, 2026
Wanda Lee Potter, affectionately known as Windy, was born July 26th, 1951, and passed away April 26th, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her loving son & family.
She was the daughter of Nelson & Marie McClure, who instilled in her the values of hard work, dedication, & kindness that she carried throughout her life.
Windy grew up in Brooke County, West Virginia, graduated...
Larry Ray Jones
Apr 22, 2026
There has never been and will never be another man like Larry R. Jones. Larry was born in Michigan on February 19, 1944. We lost sweet Larry on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Larry was sick for many, many years and you would have thought he would have given up on life, but Larry enjoyed life and desperately wanted to live even...
Patricia Lynn Kliewer
Apr 19, 2026
Patricia Lynn (Bogle) Kliewer, 70, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, with her children at her side. Born in Amarillo, Texas, and raised in Hollis, Oklahoma, Patricia grew up in a close‑knit home as one of eight siblings. She graduated from Arnett High School and later earned her degree in Elementary and Special Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University....
Gayla Sue (Stewart) Atkinson
Apr 18, 2026
Gayla Sue (Stewart) Atkinson passed away April 18, 2026, in Lawton, Oklahoma. She was born in Bochita, Oklahoma, in her grandmother's home on March 31, 1950, to Alfred Perry Stewart and Myrtle Isabelle Stewart. Her very early years were lived on a farm where she developed a deep love and appreciation of plants and animals. From that came a green...
Mary Ann Harris
Apr 15, 2026
Mary Ann Harris of Edmond, Oklahoma, went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2026, in Edmond. From a young age, Mary placed her trust in Jesus Christ and followed Him faithfully throughout her life. We know she is resting with Him now.
Mary was born on May 6, 1933, to Joseph Alanzo and Icy Mae George in Ada,...
Russell Dougherty Bennett
Apr 15, 2026
Russell (Russ) D Bennett died on April 15, 2026, at his home in Oklahoma City. He was 80 years old.
He was born in Oklahoma City and named after his uncle, Russell Dougherty, the first Edmond High School graduate to die in WWII. Russell Dougherty Grade School in Edmond was also named for him.
Russ attended Oklahoma City schools and graduated from...

