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Lois Marie Lueb

Lois Marie Lueb

Mar 5, 2022

Lois Marie Lueb was born June 11, 1930, in Lindsay, Texas and passed from this life March 5, 2022, in Oklahoma City. She was the third of nine children born to Ed and Kate Lueb. She grew up on a farm and graduated from Nida High School in 1948. She then moved to Oklahoma City and began working at Tinker...

Lydia Esther Echevarria

Lydia Esther Echevarria

Mar 4, 2022

On March 4, 2022, Lydia "Esther" Echevarria entered the presence of our Lord Jesus as he received her into his everlasting glory. Born on August 5, 1954, to Manuel and Confessora Rosado in Anasco, Puerto Rico, Esther was the youngest of three children. Her brothers are Isaias and Samuel. After graduating from Hiram W Johnson High School in 1972, Esther...

Betty Jean Freeman

Betty Jean Freeman

Mar 4, 2022

Betty, 87, passed from this life surrounded by her family on March 4, 2022. Betty was born April 26, 1934 in Purcell, Oklahoma to Joseph & Hassie (McClure) Marcotte. Betty graduated from Mount Saint Mary High School class of 1952. She married Newton Theodore Freeman on June 6th 1955, in Oklahoma City, to this union five children were born, Michael,...

Harley Odell King

Harley Odell King

Mar 1, 2022

Harley, 100, entered Heaven's Gate on March 1, 2022. Harley was born in Norman, OK on May 2, 1921 to William Ira & Bertha Angeline (Barnard) King. Harley graduated from the University of Oklahoma where he received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Education. Harley served in many schools in the Oklahoma City Public School System retiring as principal of...

Mary Louise Clark

Mary Louise Clark

Feb 28, 2022

Mary was born in Sweetwater, TX the daughter of JD and Dollie Logan. After graduating from Newman High School in Sweetwater, Mary attended secretarial school in Ft. Worth, Texas.

A friend set her up on a blind date with Sherwood Clark who would turn out to be the love of her life. Six months later she and...

Michael Edward Fair

Michael Edward Fair

Feb 28, 2022

Vondel Smith Mortuary North (13125 N. MacArthur Blvd)

Retired Oklahoma State Senator Mike Fair peacefully passed away at his home on February 28, 2022. Mike was born as Michael Edward Fair in Birmingham, Alabama on December 11, 1942, to Roland Fair, Sr., and Viola Parrish. Both parents preceded Mike in death along with brother Roland Fair, Jr.....

Robert Lee Ludlam

Robert Lee Ludlam

Feb 28, 2022

ROBERT LEE LUDLAM

August 3, 1945 – February 28, 2022

Bob Ludlam, 76 passed away on Monday February 28, 2022 following complications from surgery. Bob was born August 3, 1945 in Canton, OH to Robert Clyde Ludlam and Mildred Elizabeth (Smart) Ludlam. Bob lived all over the United States, and even spent time in Germany...

Stephne Cain Snipes

Stephne Cain Snipes

Feb 27, 2022

Stephne Cain Snipes

April 29, 1958 – February 27, 2022

There are very few people one meets in their life that provide true unconditional love to everyone they meet. Stephne was one of them.

Stephne Cain Snipes was born April 29, 1958 in Oklahoma City the daughter of Jon and Signe (Staments) Cain....

Rainey Lee Ryan

Rainey Lee Ryan

Feb 27, 2022

Rainey Lee "Lucky" Ryan November 14, 1929 ~ February 27, 2022 Rainey Lee Ryan, fondly known as "Lucky" by his family and friends, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 92. The son of Zodia Arizona (Whitney) and Jesse Bettis Ryan, Rainey was born on November 14, 1929 in Maud, Oklahoma. Rainey...

Wade Alan Vanwinkle

Wade Alan Vanwinkle

Feb 25, 2022

Wade Alan Vanwinkle, known affectionately as "Papa" or "Coach" to his family and friends, entered into heaven on February 25, 2022 at the age of 61.

Wade was born on September 19, 1960 in Odessa, Texas to George Raph and Nancy Ruth (Whiteside) Vanwinkle. Wade was a 1979 graduate of Sapulpa High School where he was a...

Barbara Jean Richardson

Barbara Jean Richardson

Feb 23, 2022

On February 23, 2022, Barbara Jean Richardson's faith became sight as she saw her savior face to face. She was born June 7, 1938 the daughter of Eugene and Lillie Marie (Baird) Utley in Austin, Texas. After completing high school at Capitol Hill High School, she entered into the radiology field as an x-ray tech. Barbara enjoyed sewing, gardening, and...

Retha Maxine Newton

Retha Maxine Newton

Feb 22, 2022

Viewing for Retha Maxine Newton will be 4-8 PM Monday, February 28, 2022.

Services to honor Retha's life will be at 11 AM Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at the funeral home.

Retha Maxine Newton passed away on February 22, 2022, in Oklahoma City at age 90. She was born on December 14, 1931, in Weatherford,...

Guadalupe Canales

Guadalupe Canales

Feb 22, 2022

Guadalupe Canales Aguilar, 81, of Moore, OK , passed away to be with our Lord and Savior on February 22, 2022. Guadalupe was born on December 12, 1940 to Guillermo Canales and Guadalupe Aguilar in Durango, Mexico. Guadalupe was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ in 1958. In 1979, Guadalupe immigrated to the United States of America. Seeking a...

Rena Bernice Reed

Rena Bernice Reed

Feb 21, 2022

Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Thursday February 24, 2022, and 4-8 PM On Friday February 25, 2022 with family greeting friends from 4-6 PM at Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday February 26, 2022 at Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes Chapel. Rena "Bernice" Reed, 84, entered Heavens gates on...

Betty Phia Black

Betty Phia Black

Feb 20, 2022

Betty Phia Black, age 92, went to be with her Heavenly father on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The daughter of James and Lula Smith, she was born on August 30, 1929, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She grew up attending schools in the Capital Hill area and graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1947. In 1953, she married her sweetheart,...

Wayland Dean Sorrels

Wayland Dean Sorrels

Feb 20, 2022

Wayland Dean Sorrels, 94, passed from this life Sunday, February 20, 2022. He was born May 31, 1927 in Blue Grove, Texas the son of Tony and Myrtle (Cook) Sorrels. After completing high school, Dean proudly served his country in the US Army. He was a gasoline plant manager for Gulf Oil Company and worked many years in the oil...

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