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Paula Gayle Dryden

Paula Gayle Dryden

Dec 12, 2024

Paula Gayle Dryden was born January 16, 1945 in Oklahoma City the daughter of Levurn Luther and Bonnie Merle (Greene) Dryden. She completed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the age of 79.

Paula was raised in Oklahoma City and was a graduate of Capitol Hill High School. She continued her education earning a Bachelor...

Lowell Eugene Aumiller

Lowell Eugene Aumiller

Dec 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lowell Eugene Aumiller Jr., beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend.

Lowell was born on August 17, 1953, in Fayetteville, NC to his parents Anna Laura and Lowell Aumiller, Sr., whom he is now reunited with, along with a kennel full of former pets.

Lowell...

Thomas Orville "Tom" Bone

Thomas Orville "Tom" Bone

Dec 8, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Orville Bone, 93, went home to be with his Savior on December 8, 2024 at 9:13 am. He was born in Konawa, Oklahoma on September 19, 1931to William Thomas and Chester Viola (Phillips) Bone. He was laid to rest on Friday, December 13, 2024. Tom married on November 1, 1952 the love of his life, Margie Earline...

Donald Dewain Elkins

Donald Dewain Elkins

Dec 5, 2024

Donald (Don) Dewain Elkins, 85, went to be with Our Lord on December 5, 2024 in Oklahoma City.

The son of Joe and Lenora Elkins, Don was born May 10, 1939, in Clarksville, Arkansas.

After attending Arkansas Tech University, Don began his career as an educator teaching math in Beebe, Arkansas, and eventually became a...

Peggy Lou Pierce

Peggy Lou Pierce

Dec 5, 2024

Peggy Lou Pierce

August 21, 1942 ~ December 5, 2024

Peggy Lou Pierce, age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 5, 2024. Peggy was born on August 21, 1942, in Mill Creek, Oklahoma, to Lula Beatrice "Ruth" (Billings) Doty and Archie H. Doty. Peggy and her family later moved...

Thomas Jefferson Carlile D.O.

Thomas Jefferson Carlile D.O.

Dec 4, 2024

Dr. Thomas J. Carlile, beloved family doctor in Moore and Del City for fifty-one years, passed away on December 4, 2024.

Born in Coweta, Oklahoma to Clarence George (Olyn) and Sallie Beth Carlile on August 30, 1940, he grew up in Oklahoma City, graduating from Capitol Hill High School. He graduated from Central State College and the...

Shirley Berneice Tennyson (Owen)

Shirley Berneice Tennyson (Owen)

Dec 3, 2024

Contributions in Shirley's honor may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital via www.stjude.org

Shirley Berneice Tennyson, of Oklahoma City, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born February 1, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to her parents, Virgil and Bonnie (Maness) Owen....

Lee Anderson

Lee Anderson

Dec 1, 2024

Verbelene Rose (Lee) Anderson went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the age of 92.

Lee was born May 11, 1932 in Bradley, Oklahoma. She graduated High School in 1950 and enlisted in the Air Force in 1951. She spend four years in the Service where she was a secretary until 1954....

Earl Kieth Hefley Jr.

Earl Kieth Hefley Jr.

Dec 1, 2024

Earl Kieth Hefley, Jr. was born June 3, 1942 in Oklahoma City the son of Earl Kieth and Erna Marie (Baker) Hefley. He completed this life on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at the age of 82.

Earl was raised in Oklahoma City where he graduated from Northwest Classen High School in 1960. He earned a Bachelor's degree...

Kent Douglas Dillin

Kent Douglas Dillin

Dec 1, 2024

Kent Douglas Dillin, 73, died at his home in Edmond, Oklahoma on December 1, 2024. He was born to Arthur and Doris Dillin in Pearl River, New York, on March 21, 1951.

Kent married Carol Carmel Vinci on May 1, 1971. Together, they welcomed three children, Susan Mary, Kent James, and Amanda Jolene. Later, they adopted two...

Virginia Sue Mcgowen

Virginia Sue Mcgowen

Nov 26, 2024

Viewing (4:00-8:00 pm) and family visitation (5:00-7:00pm) will be held Monday, December 2nd at Vondel Smith and Sons Mortuary.

A funeral service to celebrate Sue's life will be held on December 3rd, 2024 at Vondel L Smith and Son Funeral Home, 6934 S. Western, Oklahoma City, OK at 10:00 am.

Family graveside service will be...

Mary Jane Walker

Mary Jane Walker

Nov 24, 2024

Mary Jane Walker, 92, joined her Heavenly Father surrounded by her family on November 24, 2024.

Mary was born in Greenfield, Oklahoma On August 28, 1932 to Harry Frank "H.F" & Edith Blanch (Albin) Lookabaugh.

She was raised in the community of Greenfield and graduated from Greenfield High School, she continued her education at Oklahoma...

Katherine Jo Looney

Katherine Jo Looney

Nov 23, 2024

Katherine Jo Looney

November 30, 1930 – November 23, 2024

Katherine Jo Looney, lovingly known as Jo, entered her heavenly home on November 23, 2024, just shy of her 94th birthday. Born on November 30, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Ira J. and Nellie Kesterson McMahill, Jo's life was one of love, service, and...

Ruth S. Ford

Ruth S. Ford

Nov 23, 2024

Viewing will be 4-8 PM Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 at the South Lakes location of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary, 4000 SW 119th Street. Services to celebrate and honor her life will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the South Lakes Chapel with burial following at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Norman, Oklahoma.

Ruth...

Linda Janette Newsom

Linda Janette Newsom

Nov 21, 2024

Linda Janette Newsom

December 26, 1952 ~ November 21, 2024

Linda Janette Newsom was born on December 26, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to her parents, Billie Jo (Slay) and Robert Warren Matherly. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the age of 71. Linda grew up attending...

Ruth Irene Spivey

Ruth Irene Spivey

Nov 21, 2024

Ruth Irene (Smith) Spaniol Spivey, 99, died November 21, 2024, just a few months shy of her 100th birthday, at Legend at Council Road, Oklahoma City, OK. She was born March 9, 1925, in South Hutchinson, to Henry E. and Minnie C. (Luginbill) Smith.

Ruth graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1943. She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing,...

Rosetta Mcwaters

Rosetta Mcwaters

Nov 20, 2024

Viewing and visitation will be 12:00 Noon til 8:00 PM Sunday, November 24th at the Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary, 6934 S. Western Ave location, with the family greeting friends from 2:00 til 4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Graveside services to honor and celebrate her life will be held 1:00 PM Monday, November 25th, 2024 at...

Jerry Don Simms

Jerry Don Simms

Nov 20, 2024

Jerry Don Simms, 58, left the loving embraces of his family to be held within the arms of God on the 20th of November 2024.

Jerry was born to George Andy "Pete" Simms and Joyce Arleta Simms on the 12th of April 1966 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he grew up alongside his siblings; Ronald Simms, Deborah...

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