Obituaries

Dec 2, 2025

Sandra Jean LaPonsey , 77, passed away on December 2, 2025. She was born on June 16, 1948, in Minot, North Dakota, to Anthony and Vera Saladis.

Sandra graduated from Central High School in 1966 and went on to build a life centered around love, family, and faith. On March 22, 1978, she married the love of...

Dec 1, 2025

Barbara Sue Crawford, 78, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away peacefully in her home on December 1, 2025. Known for her steady presence and strong spirit, Barbara took great pride in caring for her home and the loved ones within it. Her family was the heart of her life, and she devoted herself to them in every way she...

Dec 1, 2025

Viewing for Mary will be 12 Noon to 8 PM on Sunday, December 7th and 4-8 PM Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary, 6934 S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73139.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 Noon Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at Sunny Lane Cemetery, 4000 SE 29th...

Dec 1, 2025

Charles LeRoy "Nick" Nichols

September 10, 1935 ~ December 1, 2025

Charles LeRoy Nichols, fondly known as "Nick" by his family and friends, entered Heaven's gates and received his Heavenly reward on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the age of 90. His wife, Lazette Nichols, who passed away on September 1, 2025, was there waiting...

Nov 29, 2025

David Wayne Harrell went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the age of 74.

David passed away at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City. Our family is thankful that David is no longer in the tremendous pain he experienced in suffering with Rheumatoid Arthritis in his back and diabetic issues...

Nov 29, 2025

Viewing will be 4-8 PM with family receiving friends from 6-8 PM, Tuesday, December 2nd at the funeral home. A service to celebrate her life will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 3rd at the South Colonial Chapel with burial following at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Wilma "Jean" Jones, 87, passed away on November 29, 2025. She was born...

Nov 20, 2025

George Berthold Henschel, 79, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City. He was born on October 23, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Esther Naomi (Watson) and Berthold Albert Henschel. George married the love of his life, Angeles "Elly" Emnace Geonzon, and together they shared 54 wonderful years.

George retired from the Navy in...

Nov 18, 2025

Leonard "Don" Mathis, 94, passed away peacefully at in his home in La Quinta, California, on November 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. Don was born April 12, 1931, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Ima Gene and Clarence Homer Mathis. One of four boys, he grew up in a sharecropping family that moved across Oklahoma and West Texas, where hard...

Nov 17, 2025

Patricia Lynn McWilliams

February 10, 1946 – November 17, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Lynn McWilliams entered the gates of Heaven and received her eternal reward on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 79. Born February 10, 1946, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of W.L. "Les" and Pearl Inez (Beatty) Moody.

Nov 17, 2025

Earnest, "Earnie," Howard Wotring was born on March 16, 1936 in Parkersburg, West Virginia in the middle of the "hills" of West Virginia. He died peacefully with his family at his bedside in Oklahoma City, OK, on November 17, 2025. Earnie was preceded by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Neal Robertson Wotring, an Edmond, OK elementary school teacher...

Nov 17, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Charles Edward "Chuck" Durbin Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Chuck was born in Decatur, Illinois on April 18, 1940 to Charles and Julia Durbin. He graduated from St. Teresa High School in 1958 and attended Quincy University where he met the love of his life, Judy Finley. They both graduated with a...

Nov 16, 2025

Harold Wayne Seeley, 89, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on May 14, 1936, in Okemah, Oklahoma, to the late Albert Perry and Rachel Marie (Franks) Seeley. Harold was raised in Wetumka, Oklahoma, and graduated from Wetumka High School in 1954.

In 1979, Harold married the love of his...

Nov 13, 2025

Nov 12, 2025

Glen Gregory "Greg" Biggs left this world to be with his savior peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the age of 71.

Born on July 27, 1954, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Glen E. and Marilyn M. (Campbell) Biggs, Greg built a rich and varied career that reflected his diverse talents and interests. After completing high...

Nov 6, 2025

John Morse Lowe, of Oklahoma City, peacefully passed on November 6th, 2025, with his wife, Kacy Lowe, by his side. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on March 15th, 1985, John spent most of his life living in Texas, and despite spending his early childhood and his last eight years in Oklahoma, he identified proudly as a Texan.

Standing...

Nov 5, 2025

Jeanie Arlene "Bebe" Rousseau

August 20, 1942 – November 5, 2025

Jeanie Arlene Rousseau, lovingly known as Bebe, entered eternal rest surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Renee Rousseau and her partner John Bland of Yukon, Oklahoma, and Anna Elizabeth Denton and...

Nov 4, 2025

Patricia "Pat" Yvonne (Davis) Smith was born in Hanna, Oklahoma, on July 21,1940, to Hubert Kertley and Josephine Myrtle Davis as the first of three children. In 1958, Pat graduated from Hanna High School, Hanna, OK. In 1962, Pat earned a degree in education from Northeastern State College, Tahlequah, OK.

Following her graduation, Patricia married the love...

Nov 4, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Daniel Collier passed away on November 3, 2025, in Pompano Beach, Florida.  He was born on April 5, 1963 in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, VA to Wesley and Marilyn Collier while his father served in the Navy.

Steve was a beloved son and brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and cherished friend.  He touched the lives of many,...