Obituaries

Apr 3, 2015

John Wayne, whom Sonny was a serious fan of by the way, once said… "Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday." For Sonny, this quote rang very true for him, for as a boy and a young man he learned many lessons from his upbringing which he carried through to his adult life. Edgar Joseph Houck was born in...

Apr 2, 2015

Viewing: There will be no Viewing or Visitation

Services: Liturgy of the Word - 10:00 AM Saturday April 4, 2015 at St James The Greater Catholic Church (4301 S. McKinley)

Dr. Charles Anthony Jaronek, lovingly known as "Buddy", went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was 70 years...

Apr 2, 2015

Mary Lucas Manek, age 98, of Hanover, Indiana entered this life on March 2, 1917 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the loving daughter of the late, Albert and Mary Feskum Lucas. Mary spent most of her life in Oklahoma City where she met and married Ed Manek on June 25, 1938. This happy union of 42 years was blessed...

Mar 30, 2015

Ernest Lee Crabtree went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the age of 91. He was born September 26, 1923 in Wilson, Oklahoma to Ernest Galloway and Grace (Stoddard) Crabtree. Ernest was a Pearl Harbor survivor and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He later became employed as a technical writer for...

Mar 30, 2015

Jim, 72, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2015. The son of Jess William & Viola LaGrace (Addington) Ward, Jim was born Dec 13, 1942 in Muskogee, OK. After graduating from Muskogee Central High School, Jim honorably served his country in the US Air Force Reserves for 6 years. On January 12, 1973, Jim married Lola Faye...

Mar 30, 2015

Robert (Bob) Lee Waller beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, mentor and friend lost his 21+ year battle with Parkinson's on March 30th, 2015. He was born to Lee and Polly Waller on November 18th, 1934 in Wichita Falls, TX. He was raised on the farm in Temple, OK where he graduated High School from Temple High. He met the...

Mar 30, 2015

Beatrice Eugenia Bair went to be with the Lord and sing with the angels on Monday, March 30, 2015 at the age of 77. Bea was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on January 3, 1938 to Xury (Yury) Guy and Loreta Angel. Bea was the oldest of three children. Bea would recount the memory of her mother strumming the guitar...

Mar 29, 2015

Davee Denyse Powers Curry June 28, 1948 ~ March 29, 2015 Davee Denyse (Powers) Curry was born June 28, 1948 in Abilene, Texas the daughter of Steven D. and Davee Sue (Ratliff) Powers. She completed this life on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in Oklahoma City at the age of 66. Denyse grew up in Abilene where she graduated from Cooper...

Mar 29, 2015

Mar 28, 2015

Mar 27, 2015

Dorothy Gale Barnes went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 27, 2015. She was born on May 22, 1940 in Ada, OK to Clarence and Florence Coffee. She married Forrest T. Barnes on March 24, 1958. Her greatest joys in life were spending time with her family and being Grandma Dorothy. She had a strong...

Mar 25, 2015

Gerry Newton Blankenship entered into heavens gates and was reunited with family and friends on March 25, 2015. Gerry was born on Oct. 31, 1957 in Woodward, OK. He was raised in Pauls Valley, and graduated high school in 1975. He lived in Oklahoma City and worked for OGE/Enogex/Enable Midstream Partners for 27 years. He attended Life Church, loved...

Mar 25, 2015

Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM Monday March 30, 2015 Location: First Baptist Church of Moore

In lieu of flowers Lucy requested donations to Lottie Moon Fund c/o First Baptist Church of Moore, Global Harvest Missions Ministry or Ukraine Ministries of Oklahoma. Lucy Mae Austin went to be with her heavenly father March...

Mar 25, 2015

Mar 23, 2015

Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary 6934 S. Western Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Homer Harlan Thompson, 91, passed from this life on March 23, 2015, leaving a loving family, but entering into an amazing reunion with the Lord. Dad was born on Jan 2, 1924 in Edmond, KS to Homer & Nell (Dean) Thompson. He helped his dad farm...

Mar 22, 2015

VISITATION with Family present Wednesday 3-5, and 6-8 at Vondel Smith Mortuary South.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday March 26 at Southminster Presbyterian (3415 S. Western)

Albert J. Hamilton II (Jay) was born in New Blaine, AR on June 9, 1934 & left this life on March 22, 2015. Son of Porter and Elsie (Parker)...

Mar 22, 2015

Jack, 78, went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2015, surrounded by his family. The son of Paul Jackson and Olive Wynona (Rhodes) Birge, Jack was born September 26, 1936 in OKC, OK. He was a RufNek at the University of Oklahoma & graduated in 1962. He enjoyed a long career as an electrical engineer. He will always...

Mar 22, 2015

Elnora Black Ross was born January 5, 1929 in Port, Oklahoma the daughter of Walter and Lemma (Moore) Black. She completed this life on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the age of 86. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and her Master's Degree in Education from Western State University in Gunnison, CO. She taught...

Mar 17, 2015

Mrs. G. Virginia Beene, 95, widow of evangelist and longtime OKC Pastor Rev. Marion Beene, went to be with the Lord March 17, 2015. Mrs. Beene graduated from Okla. A&M, taught public school for 39 years, and was a dedicated Pastor's wife, church pianist, and Bible teacher. She is survived by daughter Cathy (husband Rev. Terry) Strickland; grandson, Philip (wife...

Mar 15, 2015

Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Tuesday March 17th at Vondel Smith South

Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Vondel Smith Mortuary South Colonial Chapel

Pat, 83, was called to her Heavenly home on March 15, 2015. She was born October 26, 1931 in Fairfax, OK to Roy Earl & Lucille (McGlasson) Brown. She graduated...