OBITUARIES


Local obituaries in Edmond, OK

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

Full obituary to come.

Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford, Oklahoma beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026. Services will be held following the interment, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Crossings Community Church.

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...

Jayne Ann Patterson

Jayne Ann Patterson

Jun 21, 2026

Jayne Ann Mayo Patterson was born on March 26, 1943 to Bonnie and Emmert Mayo in Chickasha, Oklahoma. Jayne was blessed with two older siblings, Patsy Charvoz and Gene Mayo. When Jayne was a child, her family loved visiting Colorado. In 1955, her father bought a small piece of land, next to Cebolla Creek in a heavenly place known as...

Charles Wayne Cox

Charles Wayne Cox

Jun 20, 2026

Charles Wayne Cox was born in Temple, OK, to William D. and Elsie (Bingham) Cox on March 31, 1949, the youngest of six children. He passed away at home in Oklahoma City on June 20th, 2026. Charles graduated from Norman High School in 1967 and from Oklahoma University in 1971 where he majored in Law Enforcement. He was in the...

Pamela Sue Timmons

Pamela Sue Timmons

Jun 20, 2026

Pamela Sue Timmons, lovingly known as Pam, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 20, 2026. Surrounded by her family, she passed peacefully and began her eternal journey in Heaven.

Pam was born on March 11, 1961, in Edmond, Oklahoma, to E.M. "Buddy" Sandefur and Patricia Sandefur. A lifelong resident of Edmond, she graduated from Edmond Memorial...

Amy Jo Ann Burks

Amy Jo Ann Burks

Jun 20, 2026

No services scheduled at this time.

Carol Nice Detweiler

Carol Nice Detweiler

Jun 18, 2026

Carol Nice Detweiler was born on October 26, 1961, to Byron Lloyd Nice and Nettie Rebekah Nice in Harrisonburg, Virginia. She grew up in Newport News, Virginia, and Durham, North Carolina, where her family helped plant a Mennonite church. She enjoyed long summer road trips and sewing her own dresses when she was a teenager. She attended Eastern Carolina University...

Janice Kay Wittman

Janice Kay Wittman

Jun 18, 2026

Janice Kay Wittman was born January 10th, 1964, she was born at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City. She went to be with her Lord and Savior June 18th, 2026, she lived a beautiful, full life.

She was a committed mom who loved her children Misty, Thomas, Richard, and John endlessly, she was a devoted “Nina” for her grandchildren Haylee,...

Margaret Ann Whaley

Margaret Ann Whaley

Jun 18, 2026

Margaret Ann (Humphrey) Whaley was born on October 13, 1938, in Salem, Indiana, to Earl and Grace Bressie Humphrey. She graduated from Salem High School in 1956.

Margaret interned as a secretary (administrative assistant) at local law firms in Salem while in High School. She was employed by Arvin Industries in Columbus, Indiana, before moving to Oklahoma, where her two brothers...

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