The Edmond Sun

Valorie Dianne (Johnston) Noe, 67 of Brownwood, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020. A come-and-go visitation from 2:00 to 4:00 PM will be held at the Austin Avenue Church of Christ, Sunday, August 2, 2020. Valorie was born August 8, 1952 in Abilene, Texas to Bill and Betty Johnston. She graduated from Odessa Permian High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Abilene Christian University. Valorie married James "Jim" Noe on July 28, 1973 and began a life together that blessed them with 2 children. Valorie was an incredibly detailed and active homemaker, fueled by her love for her family and any number of friends from all seasons of her life, past...

Verla Baker Larkin, aged 61, entered into the eternal presence of God on Friday, October 25, 2019. Verla was born January 18, 1958 in Edmond, Oklahoma to Robert Arnold and Beverly (Faulk) Baker, Sr. She graduated from Edmond Memorial High School in 1976 where she was active in the band and Pep Club. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Edmond and participated in youth activities. She attended Oklahoma State University, graduating in 1980 with a B.S. in Home Economics with a minor in Nutrition. Verla married James "Jim" Michael Larkin on February 18, 1984 in Oklahoma City. They had two children: James "Jim" Michael Larkin, II and Haleigh Megan Larkin. Verla worked as a Senior...