Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Local Oklahoma City, OK Obituaries

Babe Ruth Mitchell

Babe Ruth Mitchell

Jun 30, 2014

Babe Ruth "BR" Mitchell, 94, died June 30, 2014 in Oklahoma City from failing health. He was born June 4, 1920 in Coleman County, TX. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Katherine Jane "Kit" (Stephens) Mitchell; his parents Alfred Lafayette & Eva Lea (Davis) Mitchell; siblings Hazel Mitchell, Catherine McDowell, Otho Belle "Billie" Hotman Briley;...

John Glen Marino

John Glen Marino

Jun 29, 2014

NOTICE DATES OF SERVICE John Glen passed away on a beautiful Sunday morning at the age of 52. He is survived by his mother, Glenda Marino; his wife, Monica; son, Ian Glen; 2 stepdaughters, Sarah and Liz and 2 grandsons, Braxton and Cassius. He is also survived by his siblings, Greg (Laura), Bob, Monica Ward (Mark), David (Kathy), Tony (Lindsay),...

Rosalind Gail 'Abby Wintermute' Wintermute

Rosalind Gail 'Abby Wintermute' Wintermute

Jun 28, 2014

Rosalind was born on December 8, 1948 in Mt. Vernon, IL to Charles and Mildred Branch and passed away on June 28, 2014. Her father worked in the oil business so they followed him living in Aztec, NM before settling in Enid, OK. She graduated from Enid High School in 1966. At that point she became dedicated to health and...

Mark Anthony Lazzara

Mark Anthony Lazzara

Jun 28, 2014

Mark Anthony Lazzara was born July 4, 1956, in Chicago, IL, to Frances and Tony Lazzara, and passed away June 28, 2014 in OKC. The family moved to OKC in 1960, operating Tony's Via Roma Restaurant until 1989. Mark graduated from Bishop McGuinness High School in 1974, and enjoyed teaching scuba diving and concealed weapons. Mark loved life, his family...

Nancy Carol Pyburn

Nancy Carol Pyburn

Jun 27, 2014

Private family services will be held to honor and remember Nancy. Flowers will be accepted but donations would be greatly appreciated in her name to a charity that would benefit others in their need.

Dr. Gary Peter Dickinson

Dr. Gary Peter Dickinson

Jun 25, 2014

Dr. Gary Peter Dickinson's life is a love story – the story of love for Kim, his wife of 34 years, his love of his sons and family, his love of the Catholic Church, his love of his friends, his love of his patients, his love of all things OSU and sports, and his love of fun. Gary was born...

Joseph John Reale

Joseph John Reale

Jun 24, 2014

Joseph John Reale, 90 died in the comfort of his home on June 24th, 2014. Born June 23rd, 1924 in Kansas City, Mo. DurIng WWII he was part of the Normandy Invasion landIng on Omaha Beach and served under General Patton's 3rd Army. Honorably discharged in 1945, he lived in places such as Stockton, CA., (where he met his wife...

John E. Laughlin, Jr.

John E. Laughlin, Jr.

Jun 23, 2014

John E. Laughlin, Jr., age 65, son of John and Helen Laughlin, graduated from Harding High School in 1967. John drove a truck for many years, and made friends across the US. He was loved by many people. John is survived by his mother Helen Laughlin, daughter Laurie Anderson, sisters Suzanne Everage and husband Gordan, Nancy Warren and husband Joe,...

Philip Hughes

Philip Hughes

Jun 22, 2014

Philip Hughes, 61, passed away on June 22, 2014 and was born on September 25, 1952 in Oklahoma City. Philip was the son of Richard L. Hughes and Shirley Hughes. He attended Milwood Junior High School and then John Marshall High School. His college career began at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. After two years at Coe he transferred...

Geralyn Gigoux Hughes

Geralyn Gigoux Hughes

Jun 22, 2014

Geralyn Gigoux Hughes, age 86, died on June 22, 2014. She died peacefully in her sleep at home, surrounded by her family and the art she loved so much. She was born in Enid, OK to Guy and Marguerite Gigoux on May 7, 1928. She moved to Oklahoma City in 1953 where she remained until her death. She grew up...

Bernarda Dolores Sharkey

Bernarda Dolores Sharkey

Jun 21, 2014

Bernarda, baptized Kathleen Dolores, was born to Catherine Elizabeth Isaacs and Anthony Joseph Sharkey in Pond Creek. She grew up on the family farm near Perry. She went to high school at Benedictine Heights in Guthrie and entered the convent there, taking the name Bernarda. She completed her college studies at Benedictine Heights and her graduate work in Liturgical Studies...

Albert Frederick 'Fred Schrempp' Schrempp

Albert Frederick 'Fred Schrempp' Schrempp

Jun 17, 2014

Fred Schrempp passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in Oklahoma City. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska and raised in Topeka, Kansas. He served in the Army during WWII and met his wife of 70 years and love of his life "Sweet" Eloise while working in the Pentagon. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in accounting,...

Christopher H. Pierce

Christopher H. Pierce

Jun 16, 2014

Christopher H. Pierce, of Nichols Hills, Oklahoma, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 16, 2014. He was 62 years old. Born in Oklahoma City, May 20, 1952, to Peter G. Pierce and Virginia Hannah Pierce. He was a life long resident of Oklahoma City. He attended Bishop McGuinness High School and graduated in 1970. He then earned a degree...

Donna Brown

Donna Brown

Jun 16, 2014

Donna Scott Brown was born on January the 28th 1926 in Oilton Oklahoma to A. Dean and Mattie Scott She graduated from Vidaway High School and attended the University of Arkansas. After college she moved to Oklahoma City where she made her home. Donna was a loving mother, loyal friend and successful entrepreneur. She studied antiques extensively; becoming an expert...

Mark Dale

Mark Dale

Jun 14, 2014

Mark Alan Dale passed away on June 14, 2014. Mark was born May 6, 1951, at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, to Everett and Jean Dale while his father was serving in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. As a toddler, Mark's family moved back to Oklahoma City, where he attended Nichols Hills Elementary, Harding Jr. High, and Casady High...

Juanita Anne Rorem

Juanita Anne Rorem

Jun 12, 2014

Juanita Anne Rorem, 92, went to Heaven June 12, 2014. Anne was born January 12, 1922 in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the only child of Charles and Ida Baker. She is survived by her adoring family, daughter, Charlyn Anne Baker of Yukon; grandsons, Arthur Baker Finley of McKinney, TX and Jeffery Charles Finley and wife Kanara of Yukon; great-grandsons,...

L Worth Crosswhite

L Worth Crosswhite

Jun 12, 2014

Worth Crosswhite died with his family by his side at the age of 85 Thursday, June 12, 2014 after a short bout with heart failure. The Crosswhite family invites you to join them for viewing Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the Smith & Kernke Funeral Home from 2:00- 4:00PM. A Christian memorial service will be held at All Souls' Episcopal...

Mackenzie (Mac) Cummings Thompson, Jr.

Mackenzie (Mac) Cummings Thompson, Jr.

Jun 11, 2014

Mackenzie (Mac) Cummings Thompson was born to Mackenzie Cummings Thompson Sr. and Thelma Hulick Thompson in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 14th, 1928 as the second of four children. He died June 11, 2014 in Oklahoma City after a long battle with Alzheimer's/dementia. His father worked for American Airlines and so he moved several times in growing up including Berea, Ohio,...

Donald Wayne Jolly

Donald Wayne Jolly

Jun 9, 2014

Donald Wayne Jolly was born to Gladys and Jack Roebuck on June 28, 1953 in Oklahoma City, OK. He married Susan Whittaker on March 23, 1977. He was a loving father, grandfather uncle and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by son, Zachariah Nathan Jolly, daughters, Dawn Charane Hudson and Margaret Ann Clanton, seven...

Kevin Kelly Driskill

Kevin Kelly Driskill

Jun 8, 2014

Our hearts are broken to say goodbye to the best and brightest among us: Kevin Driskill, beloved husband to Catherine, wonderful father to John and David, precious son to Toar and Linda, and terrific brother to Chris and Matthew. For some moments in life, there are simply no adequate words to describe one's feelings of loss and grief. And all...