Obituaries

Mar 30, 2020

Memorial Services have been set for 2:00 PM July 18th at Vondel SMith Mortuary South Lakes Chapel. "A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. Our hearts are broken in this moment, but we know, God only takes the best: Maria "Marie" H. Foste, age 95, of Oklahoma City, OK, a beautiful and caring soul, passed away peacefully in...

Mar 29, 2020

Velma M. Crow Ashburn, 93, went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2020 at 3:29 pm in Barbourville, KY after complications from a stroke. She was born in Holly Grove, Arkansas March 26, 1927 to Bruce and Mary Crow. She was one of thirteen children raised on a farm in the cotton fields of eastern Arkansas. She was...

Mar 27, 2020

John R. Clabes, 94, former newspaper editor and public servant, died Friday after a short illness. Clabes was born March 21, 1926, in Poteau, OK, joined the Army Air Corps in 1944, was graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1950 with a BA degree in journalism, and worked for newspapers in Hobart and Lawton before starting the Oklahoma Journal...

Mar 26, 2020

Viewing will be come and go 12-8 PM Sunday, March 29, 2020 at the funeral home. James Castleberry was born April 18, 1927 in Murchison, Texas the third eldest of five children. Growing up on the family farm, he was no stranger to hard work. After high school he was drafted into the Army in 1945 and sent to Germany...

Mar 25, 2020

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Mar 25, 2020

Collyn Lee Reeves August 16, 1973 – March 25, 2020 Collyn Lee Reeves went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2020. She was born August 16, 1973 in Oklahoma City the daughter of Eddie and Joan Reeves. Collyn was preceded in death by her grandparents, James O. and Odie I. Magar and Ed and Mereta Lee Reeves. She...

Mar 24, 2020

Due to the safety restrictions in place, a family grave side service is taking place. The family will hold a celebration of Marty's life with all who loved him when it is safe for all to meet at a later date. Martin Alden (Marty) Weeks was born the third child of Clarence Jr. and Wanda (Hodge) Weeks on the 4th...

Mar 22, 2020

Warren, 73, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in Oklahoma City. He was born January 5, 1947 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Rosa Gene (Brewer) and Warren Arthur LeBlanc. Warren was very involved in the Boy Scouts of America. He earned First Class and Life ranks and was also a member of the Order of the Arrow. Warren graduated...

Mar 22, 2020

Pauline Alice (Morris) Mullins January 22, 1916 – March 22, 2020 Pauline Alice (Morris) Mullins, 104, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born January 22, 1916 in Isabel, OK a town which no longer exists. She had a long wonderful life and will be missed. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn VanHoose and her husband Jim...

Mar 21, 2020

Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary 6934 S. Western Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (405) 634-1439 Martha Leona (Shanks) Brickman July 22, 1923 - March 21, 2020 Private family graveside services are planned. A memorial celebrating Martha's life will be held at a future date (to be determined). Martha Leona (Shanks) Brickman went to be with her Heavenly Father on March...

Mar 21, 2020

In lieu of flowers the family is asking donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org Judith Ann Durbin, 79, of Midwest City, OK passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Midwest City, OK at her home surrounded by family after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Judith was born on April 26, 1940 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina...

Mar 20, 2020

Private family graveside services are planned. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be scheduled at a later date Alan Lee Shaw, 82, was born July 26, 1937 in Marlow, OK to James Henry & Ruby Vella(Clay) Shaw. Alan had attended school Central High, OK & Del City High Schools. He married Rita G. (Scott) Shaw on November 15,...

Mar 20, 2020

A memorial service to remember Jim's life will be held 1:00pm Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Southern Hills Baptist Church (8601 S. Penn). Viewing will be "come & go" 4-7 PM Monday, March 23, 2020 at Vondel L. Smith Mortuary at South Lakes 4000 S. W. 119th OKC, 73173. Jim was a special individual to his family and his friends....

Mar 19, 2020

Vondel Smith Mortuary (6934 S. Western Ave) Debido al actual Estado de Emergencia en el que se encuentra la ciudad de Oklahoma City, la velacion y servicios funebres se limitaran a 10 personas. Velacion sera en rotación el Sabado, 21 de Marzo y el Domingo, 22 de Marzo y sera misa privada. Raul Ramirez Zuñiga fallecio el Jueves, 19 de...

Mar 19, 2020

Visitation will be "come & go" from 4-8 PM Thursday and Friday. Beverly Louise Johnson, 80, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away March 19, 2020. She was born November 8, 1939 to Charlie and Ella Petersen in Kansas City, KS. Beverly was very involved in church, donating to organizations and was a member of the church's women's group. She loved...

Mar 19, 2020

There will be a viewing from 4PM-8PM Monday, March 23, 2020 at Vondel L. Smith Mortuary (6934 S. Western Ave.) Our staff will limit to 10 people at a time but you are welcome to come and go.

A private family graveside service will be Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Wiley E. Mathies, 86, of Oklahoma...

Mar 18, 2020

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Norman Public Schools Foundation at https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/NormanPublicSchoolFoundatio/OnlineDonation.html or to Sox of Love/Laundry Love at https://www.soxoflove.org/donate.html. Whenever you see a cardinal in the coming days, think of Amy and her love for all. Due to coronavirus restrictions, a celebration of Amy's life will be held at a later date. A kind and...

Mar 17, 2020

Private family services will be held Memorial Donations will be announced. Hazel Mae Cooke, 89, passed away Tuesday, March 17th, 2020 surrounded by her family. Hazel retired from Brookwood Baptist Church where she served as the Senior Adult Minister for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband Reverend Paul Cooke in 1989. She is survived by her...

Mar 16, 2020

Viewing will be 12PM – 8PM Sunday March 22, 2020 Vondel L. Smith & Sons South Lakes, 400 SW 119th, Oklahoma City. A private family graveside service will be Monday, March 23rd. A celebration of Life Service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial donations are suggested to be made to Southpark Baptist Church (Her Church) 2900 SW 119th,...