Ralph Edward Tinkham
May 21, 2020
Ralph Edward Tinkham was born at home on May 24, 1932 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Harry V. and Rachel E Tinkham. Ralph left this earth on May 21, 2020 just shy of his 88th birthday. Ralph grew up in Oklahoma City and spent time with his 4 siblings and often "running away from home" to go spend...
Melba Maurine Culbreth
May 21, 2020
Melba Maurine (Cavins) Culbreth was born July 11, 1924 to Taylor Henry and Isabelle Harriet Cavins in Orr, Oklahoma. She died at Grace Living Center in Norman, Oklahoma on May 21, 2020 at the age of 95. The youngest of 9 children. She graduated as Valedictorian from Zaneis High School near Wilson Oklahoma in 1943. She married Clyde Culbreth, Jr...
Daniel "Dan" E Tipton
May 20, 2020
Dan, 89, was Born in Kendrick Oklahoma June 4, 1930 to James Daniel and Blanche Mae (Miller) Tipton, he was raised in the community of Cushing, Oklahoma graduating from Cushing High School in 1948. Dan enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1951. He married the love of his life Threca Faye "Terri " (Newman) Tipton on...
Billy Brack Hinkle
May 19, 2020
Bill Hinkle passed away on May 19, 2020 at the age of 91 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bill was born on November 29, 1928 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Frank and Joanna (Vanderpool) Hinkle. He was raised in Bristow until the family moved to Edmond, Oklahoma in 1943. At Edmond High School, Bill excelled in wresting and football. There he met...
Johnathan David Brainard
May 17, 2020
Johnathan David Brainard, of Coyle Oklahoma, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 17, 2020. He was born to Molly Gaile Ward Jenkins and David Lee Brainard on May 27,1995. After graduating from high school, he went to a semester of college, but he decided it was not for him. He said he was not going to pay good...
Jewel Dean Phipps
May 16, 2020
Jewel passed from her life here on earth Saturday, May 16, 2020 and went to be with her heavenly father and other family members and friends that went before her. She was 96 yrs old, born March 21, 1924 in Stigler, OK to Amos & Nora Williams. On December 28, 1932, she became a big sister to J.T. Williams, her...
Peggy Larue Mckeown
May 13, 2020
Peggy LaRue McKeown, 86, passed away at her home surrounded by family on May 13, 2020. She was born October 9, 1933 to L.E. and Nannie Gibson in Gould, Oklahoma. She is survived by her son, Barry McKeown and his wife, Becky; daughter, Marsha McLaughlin and husband, Robbie.
Donald Victor Hacker
May 10, 2020
Don went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday May 10, 2020 at the age of 87. He was born in Minco, OK to his parents, Lee and Lucy Hacker. Don graduated from Minco High School in 1952. Don honorably served his country for the US Army in the Korean War. On May 22, 1954 he married the...
Martin Torres-Torres
May 10, 2020
Due to Covid-19, Phase 2 of Governor Stitt's order only allows for 50 people to gather for funeral services. Please be aware that you may not be allowed to enter the building if we've reached the maximum number of attendees. Please be patient as we work through this difficult time and ever-changing pandemic restrictions. Thank you. Martin Torres, of Sterling...
Vista Jane Kutz
May 10, 2020
A Celebration of Janie's life will be10:00 AM Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Grace Place Baptist Church, 9300 S. Anderson Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73160. Please deliver all floral arrangements to the church as Vondel Smith Mortuary is not involved in the memorial service. Vista Jane "Janie" Kutz, 74 years old, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus...
Eddie Cox
May 10, 2020
Born March 1, 1958 to Jim and Barbara Cox. Eddie graduated from Capitol Hill High School 1976, Oklahoma City Community College 2006 and University of Oklahoma 2007. As a former member of American Coaster Enthusiasts, Eddie loved to ride roller coasters. His favorite was the Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain outside of LA. Eddie was an Eagle Scout, had...
Kenneth Paul Uffen
May 9, 2020
Viewing will be held Wednesday May 13, 2020 from 4-7 PM at Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Southern Hills Baptist Church, 8601 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159 Kenneth Paul Uffen passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in his home...
William Smith Mcdonald
May 9, 2020
Memorial services will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Shartel Church of God 11600 S. Western Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73160 William Smith McDonald, Sr. of Moore Oklahoma passed away on May 9th, 2020. He was born January 18th, 1937 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to William Augustus and Jennie Veneda McDonald. On August 16th, 1958, he was...
John Fred Shannon
May 7, 2020
John Fred Shannon was born July 29, 1926 in Oklahoma City the son of A. Fred and Nola Hayes (Graham) Shannon. He completed this life at his home on Silver Lake on Thursday May 7, 2020 at the age of 93.
John was raised in Oklahoma City where he graduated from Classen High School in 1944 and...
Gregory Keith Horn
May 3, 2020
On May 3rd, 2020, Greg Horn, loving husband, father, and grandfather, died at the age of 59. He was born March 13, 1961 to Barbara and Robert Horn in Sylacauga, Alabama. The family moved to Lancaster, Texas when Greg was 6 years old where he graduated from Lancaster High School in 1979. Greg started working as a truck/delivery driver at...
Floyd Wayne Cottle
May 3, 2020
Vondel Smith Mortuary (S. Western Ave) A Celebration of Life for Red will begin 10:00am Saturday, June 27, 2020 and take place at the old football field in Sulphur, Oklahoma. (600 W. Wynnewood St, Sulphur, OK 73086). The U.S Navy Military Honors Team will be present for the flag presentation. A private family graveside service will be held following the...
Alyce Meeh
May 2, 2020
Vondel Smith Mortuary (S. Western Ave) Private family graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, OK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Alyce to the Alzheimer's Association in Oklahoma https://www.alz.org/oklahoma. Friends may also sign the guestbook at the funeral home (6934 S. Western Ave). Alyce Sue Meeh went to her heavenly...
Candace Keil Williams
May 1, 2020
Candy was born September 29, 1945 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania to Robert and Gladys (Proctor) Keil. She was the youngest of her siblings, Barbara, Sue, Judy, Cyndie and her half-sister Dorothea. Candy attended school in Omaha, Nebraska and she graduated from Westside High School in 1963. Later Candy attended college at the University of Nebraska Omaha for a short time and...
