Obituaries

Sep 13, 2019

Wanda Jo Oakley passed away September 13, 2019 with her loving family at her side at the age of 82. Wanda was a wonderful, caring person who was beloved by everyone who knew her. She was the eldest daughter to AnnaBelle and Gillis Spradley, born January 17, 1937 in Clyde, Texas. With 8 younger siblings, she was part of a...

Sep 12, 2019

Michael LeRoy Lillywhite, 64, of Oklahoma City passed away on September 12, 2019. He was born on July 31, 1955 in Corona, California to Verl and Geri (Anderson) Lillywhite. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father. He leaves cherished memories with his wife, Vicki; four children: Michael Lillywhite and wife...

Sep 12, 2019

Sep 11, 2019

Helen Heeyoung Hwang was born in Seoul, South Korea to Byungchul Chung and Susi Lee. She married Glen Hakju Hwang and they spent many happy years together and were blessed with two daughters. Helen was a faithful member at Korean Martyrs Catholic Church in Oklahoma City.

Sep 11, 2019

Service will be at 2 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Vondel Smith Mortuary, 6934 S. Western, Oklahoma City. Interment to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Edmond, OK. Oda Leon Wade was born October 16, 1926 in Newalla, Oklahoma to Morvan Gentry Wade and Josie Lee (Monds) Wade. He passed away on September 11, 2019 in Oklahoma City following a...

Sep 11, 2019

Larry McManus passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was born on December 19, 1949 in Carnegie, Oklahoma. He was the third of four children to Elmer and Lois McManus. The Family Moved to Midwest City in 1951 where he attended Carl Albert High School. In high school Larry played football, wrestled, and most of all stared...

Sep 9, 2019

Reba Cosette (Turner) Emerson September 11, 1932 ~ September 9, 2019 Reba Cosette (Turner) Emerson was born September 11, 1932 in Hammon, OK the daughter of Newt and Eliza Caroline (Stanford) Turner. She completed this life on Monday, September 9, 2019 at the age of 86. She was at peace and surrounded by her family. Cosette was born in the...

Sep 6, 2019

Sep 5, 2019

Alan Morti, 62, of Derby KS, passed away on September 5, 2019. Alan was born in Odessa, Texas on January 9, 1957. He worked for Coates Field Service Inc. for over 19 years. One of his major achievements was publishing two fiction books, The Magic of Three and The Girl of the Crayon Dreams. Alan is survived by his mother,...

Sep 5, 2019

Viewing will be 4-8 PM Saturday, September 7, 2019 and 12-8 PM Sunday, September 8, 2019. Services to celebrate Anna's life will be 10 AM Monday, September 9, 2019, with Reverend Alvin Deer officiating, in the Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel, with burial at 2 PM in the Johnson Family Cemetery. Anna entered Heaven's gates on Thursday, September 5, 2019...

Sep 5, 2019

Matthew Adam Buehler August 9, 1991 – September 5, 2019 Matthew Adam Buehler was born August 9, 1991 in San Diego, CA the son of Keith Joseph and Mary Faith (Appelquist) Buehler. He completed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the age of 28. Matt was raised in Oklahoma City where he graduated valedictorian from Putnam City North...

Sep 4, 2019

Viewing will be 4-8PM Saturday and 12-8PM Sunday at the funeral home. A funeral service to celebrate Sharon's life will be 1:00 PM, Monday, September 9, 2019 at Revival for Christ Club (1005 SW 4th St, Moore, OK) with burial to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Sharon, 67, went to be with the Lord on September...

Sep 1, 2019

Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary 6934 S. Western Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Verla Nadine Sanders was born on Thursday March 12, 1931 at Milfay, Creek County, Oklahoma to Robert and Ella (Gilliam) George. She married Leamon Sanders on June 22, 1955 in Lovington, New Mexico. Nadine was a member of the Grand Boulevard Assembly of God. She loved gardening...

Aug 28, 2019

Rev. Harold Wayne Brown passed away in his home on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Harold was born to Clyde and Jessie (Johnson) Brown in Texas City, Texas on September 28, 1943. He grew up in the Marlow and Duncan area with his siblings, Loyd Brown and Janice, Elvin, Maudean, Barney, Bonnie and Fred Hines. His mother married Troy Hines...

Aug 28, 2019

Brian Eugene Beeson, 51, passed from this life Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was born June 5, 1968 in Oklahoma City the son of Donald Eugene and Mary Lou (Dixon) Beeson. Brian enjoyed gardening, reading his Bible, tinkering with and repairing anything that was broken. Brian had a fond love of animals and gained the trust of a wild squirrel...

Aug 28, 2019

Born 12/23/1934 in St. Paul, MN to Orena and John Mirwald, Carol grew up in Minnesota. She had a love story for books. She marries Darrell Bishop on June 13, 1954, after they had known each other for just 31 days and remained married for 65 years. They married in St. Paul, MN. Darrell was in the military, so...

Aug 26, 2019

Vivian Maude (Lane) Carlton was born January, 16, 1923 in Roff, OK the daughter of Burl Lindsey and Elizabeth (Bivens) Lane. She completed this life on Monday, August 28th, 2019 at the age of 96. After graduating from cosmetology school, she worked for many years as a hairdresser having owned her own beauty salon in several locations. She was past...

Aug 25, 2019

JoCleta Smith, 92, passed away August 25, 2019 at home. She was born Nov. 2 , 1926 in OKC to Tom and Esther (Dunlap) Petty. She attended NE High School and OSU where she met her husband of 60 years, Perry Smith. She enjoyed caring for and being with family, watching old movies, and working around the house and on...

Aug 25, 2019

Viewing will be Sunday from 12-8 PM, with the family present to greet friends from 4-6 PM and 4-8 PM Monday at the funeral home. A celebration of Dad, Brother, Grandpa & Uncle Roy will be held at 2 PM Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Vondel Smith South Colonial Chapel, with internment to follow, at the Yukon Cemetery. Roy...

Aug 25, 2019