Obituaries

Dec 9, 2025

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Dec 9, 2025

There will be no public viewing or visitation.

Vondel L Smith & Son at Southlakes is not involved in the memorial service. All floral delilveries should be delivered directly to St. Luke's Methodist Church.

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Dec 8, 2025

Roy Lendon Woodard, 84, of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 29, 1941, in Duncan, Oklahoma, Roy lived a full and generous life marked by hard work and devotion to those he held dear.

Roy was a well-respected homebuilder in the Oklahoma City metro...

Dec 7, 2025

David Glen Peck

November 6, 1948 ~ December 7, 2025

David Glen Peck, 77, of Norman, OK went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Though our hearts grieve his passing, we rejoice knowing that David is now in the presence of Christ Jesus, fully healed and...

Dec 5, 2025

Walter "Sonny" Herbert Black Jr., 83, of Tuttle, went to his heavenly home on Friday, December 5, 2025, from his earthly home, with his wife by his side.

Walter was born in Oklahoma City on November 26, 1942 to Walter Sr. and Ruth Helen (Driscoll) Black.  As a young boy, Walter enjoyed music and everything outdoors–especially hunting...

Dec 5, 2025

Bernice King, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5th, 2025 with her family by her side.

Bernice, (lovingly referred to as "Granny Bill") was born in Homer, Oklahoma on April 10, 1941 to Joe and Vera Brown. She was raised in Hennepin, Oklahoma. Bernice was the youngest of 12 children.

She married the love...

Dec 3, 2025

Billy Ray Kemper, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born with a steadfast spirit and a heart for service, Bill dedicated his life to his family, his church, his country, his community, and the people he loved.

Bill proudly served 21 years, retiring as a Captain in the Missouri National Guard. He worked many natural disasters,...

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...