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Maurice Lee Shepherd

Maurice Lee Shepherd

Aug 2, 2023

Maurice Lee "Morrie" Shepherd was born on October 28, 1946 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Lemmie Lee and Lillian (Bolden) Shepherd. He completed this life on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at his home at the age of 76.

Morrie was raised in Satanta, KS. His family moved to Garden City, KS, on the day that...

Than Van Pham

Than Van Pham

Jul 31, 2023

Services held 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at St. Andrew Dung Lac Church.

Gary Alan Sanders

Gary Alan Sanders

Jul 28, 2023

There will be no public viewing.

A Memorial Service will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the South Lakes Chapel of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuary, 4000 SW 119th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73173.

Gary Alan Sanders missed his 70th birthday by 9 days when he received his eternal reward on July...

Kenneth David Reed

Kenneth David Reed

Jul 27, 2023

Kenneth David Reed, Kenny as he was known to most of his close friends passed away at his home in Norman on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at the age of 65. Kenny was born in Oklahoma City July 22, 1958 to David & Phyllis (Kay) Reed.

Kenny was raised in the south Oklahoma City community most of...

Linda Clarice Church

Linda Clarice Church

Jul 25, 2023

Viewing & Visitation:

Friday July 28, 2023 - 4:00 PM ~ 8:00 PM at Vondel L. Smith & Sons Mortuary at South Lakes (4000 SW 119th St.)

Family will be available to greet friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Funeral Service:

2:00 PM Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Vondel...

Brenda Gay Owens

Brenda Gay Owens

Jul 22, 2023

Brenda Gay Owens, a lifetime resident of Oklahoma City, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the age of 59. Brenda was born October 6, 1963 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Everett and Pat Owens. Brenda graduated from Western Heights High School in 1982 and still is great friends...

Hazel Charlene Eary

Hazel Charlene Eary

Jul 21, 2023

Hazel "Charlene" Eary, 85, of Oklahoma City went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, July 21st, 2023 at home, with her family by her side.

Charlene was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on July 17, 1938 to Ray and Ethel Ponder. She grew up in and around Okemah and as a young girl, Charlene enjoyed living...

Linda Dean Brown

Linda Dean Brown

Jul 19, 2023

Linda Dean Brown entered Heaven's gates on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 85. The daughter of Grace Francis (Root) Myers and Halmer Glaze Myers, she was born on June 26,1938 in Versailles, Illinois. Linda grew up in Versailles and Libertyville, Illinois, and graduated from Libertyville-Fremont High School in 1957. She was married in 1958 and had...

Denver Leeanne Baldonado

Denver Leeanne Baldonado

Jul 19, 2023

Denver Leeanne Baldonado passed away in her mother's arms on July 19, 2023. Denver was born in Oklahoma City, OK on November 15, 2021, to Nathan and Kayla Baldonado and became baby sister to Maylee and Josie.

Denver loved playing with her sisters. She liked being outside, sidewalk chalk, and bubbles. She was learning her colors and...

William Curtis Ramsey

William Curtis Ramsey

Jul 18, 2023

William "Curtis" Ramsey went home to be with the Lord July 18, 2023, after a courageous 5-month battle with illness, surrounded with love by family and friends. He was 74 years old. Curtis was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on July 23, 1948 to Lillian and Elmer Ramsey. He was a loyal, kindhearted man who cherished God and his...

Sherwood Clark

Sherwood Clark

Jul 18, 2023

Sherwood "Woody" Clark was born in Oklahoma City on April 11, 1945 to Ora Lea Clark. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1963 where he played tuba in the band and orchestra. After high school he worked while attending Oklahoma State University in Stillwater for a couple of semesters before enlisting in the United States Airforce on...

Gary Edmond Rankin

Gary Edmond Rankin

Jul 18, 2023

Gary Edmond Rankin passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 with his son, Scott by his side. Gary was 85 years old. The son of Josephine "Jo" Louise (Edmonds) and Kenneth Philip Rankin, Gary was born on July 12, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska.

An outstanding all-around athlete, Gary lettered in all four sports while attending Shawnee Mission...

Homer Dexter Holleyman

Homer Dexter Holleyman

Jul 17, 2023

Homer Dexter Holleyman went to be with his Lord, Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 92. He died peacefully in his home with his family and caregiving family continuously by his side for the past six months. Dexter was born December 11, 1930 at home on the farm south of Okmulgee, OK, the son of Homer Albert...

Nathan Earl English

Nathan Earl English

Jul 17, 2023

Nathan Earl English, age 80, passed peacefully at Mercy Hospital from kidney failure. Born in Garden City, KS to Nathan H and Edna Zoe (Bindley) English. He married June 1st, 1966 to Rosalynn Milford in Dodge City, KS.

He had been an Oklahoma City resident since 2001 moving from Dodge City and Cimarron, KS. Nate was a...

Hoanh Van Nguyen

Hoanh Van Nguyen

Jul 16, 2023

Hoanh Van Nguyen, 83, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on July 16, 2023. He was born in Vietnam on June 13, 1940 to Dong Van and Nghiem Thi Nguyen. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Anh T. Dinh Nguyen; 4 daughters,...

Hue Thi Nguyen

Hue Thi Nguyen

Jul 16, 2023

Hue Thi Nguyen entered Heaven's gates on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the age of 61. The daughter of Thieu Van Nguyen and Tham Thi Nguyen, Hue was born on October 31, 1961 in Vietnam. At the age of 12, Hue moved to the United States with her family and began a new life. On October 26, 2002 Hue...

Opal Leota Ashenbrenner

Opal Leota Ashenbrenner

Jul 12, 2023

Opal Leota Ashenbrenner

December 3, 1928 ~ July 12, 2023

Opal Leota Harris was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma, December 3,1928 to Mary Emma and Elijah Frank Harris. She went home to be with her Lord on July 12,2023.

Proceeding Opal in death were her husband Donald Ashenbrenner, and her son, Dr. Paul Alan...

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