Mary Hulene Griffin
Aug 9, 2013
Heaven welcomed a special angel on Friday when Mary "Hulene" passed peacefully with both daughters at her side. She was born on January 25th, 1926 to J.B. and Ethel Perritt Fincher in Ruston, LA. Hulene 'Ene'(as she was called all thru her life) was the oldest of 6 siblings who adored her. She attended Ruston High and loved sharing the...
Hank 'Charles H. (Hank) Bradley' Bradley
Aug 4, 2013
Charles Henry (Hank) Bradley passed away August 4th, 2013 with his family at his side, ending a long courageous battle with heart and neurological ailments. Hank was born July 9, 1938 in Oklahoma City to James and Mary Lee Bradley. He attended St. Gregory's High School in Shawnee and graduated in 1956. While in high school, he was active in...
Mary Jane Coleman
Aug 3, 2013
Mary Jane (nee Eufinger) Coleman died August 3, 2013. Jane was born in St. Louis, Missouri on March 1, 1920 to Alphons and Clare (nee O'Brien) Eufinger. She moved to Oklahoma City with her parents in 1928. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School and Blackwood Business College. After a career with New York Life Insurance she raised two children...
Gerald R. Hibbs
Jul 31, 2013
As a husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, friend, counselor and teacher, Gerald was a comforter who showered his family and friends with unconditional love. Gerald could have written an entertaining and informative obituary for himself, but he was far too modest and humble to give himself the tribute he deserves. A gifted writer of fiction and poetry, Gerald loved Civil War...
Glenn Douglas 'Glenn D. Elston' Elston
Jul 29, 2013
Glenn Douglas Elston passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013, at the age of 89. He was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Hugh and Lloyd. Glenn grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and proudly served in the Canadian Navy in his early years. He married his lifelong companion and cherished love, Ardith Gossi Elston, in the latter years...
Marianna Rockett
Jul 27, 2013
Marianna passed away peacefully Saturday after a brief illness. She was born in McAlester to Ross and Agnes Rockett and grew up in Wilburton. She attended Eastern Oklahoma State and graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State. After retiring from OG&E she spent her time devoted to her faith. She is remembered by Marianna and Mark Lawson; Erica and Kyle Filby; Katie...
James W. Canon
Jul 26, 2013
James W. Canon "Papa Jim" of Oklahoma City, departed this life to join his heavenly father on July 26, 2013. He was born January 12, 1923, to Charles G. Canon and Ruth Lowry Canon in Hinton, Oklahoma. Jim played tennis and basketball at El Reno Junior College. Jim was a Beta Theta Phi at the University of Oklahoma and received...
Robert Zeak Naifeh
Jul 25, 2013
Robert "Bob" Naifeh passed into the loving hands of his Lord and Savior late Friday evening following a brief illness. His wife, Jeaneen Naifeh, was at his side. Born in Bristow, Oklahoma, Bob was the eldest son of Lebanese immigrant, Zeak Thomas, and Rose Homsey Naifeh. Bob attended Classen High School and The Military Academy of Oklahoma City before enrolling...
Joseph Patterson Farrell
Jul 19, 2013
Joe went to Heaven on July 19, 2013. He was born June 16, 1922 in Muskogee, OK, not too long before the GREAT Depression to Bernard and Anna Mae Farrell. Early on Joe showed he had a great thirst for knowledge and his parents instilled in him a tremendous work-ethic. After graduating high school, he was drafted into the Navy,...
Dianne Lyn 'Dianne Lynn (Keith) Keeney' Keeney
Jul 18, 2013
Dianne Lyn Keeney went to be with God on Thursday, July 18, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with her illness. Dianne was born to Guy and Nita Keith on November 23, 1948 in Nashville, Arkansas. She graduated from Harding High School and continued her education at Oklahoma State University where she was a prominent member of the Chi...
Thomas Eugene 'Tom Lasater' Lasater
Jul 16, 2013
Tom Lasater went to be with the Lord July 16, 2013. He was born Jan. 26, 1922 in Wagoner County, near Okay, OK, the son of Charles Eugene and Bessie Lasater. He spent most of his growing up years in Hartman, AR, where he graduated high school. He entered the U.S. Army and served in the second wave on Omaha...
Vernon Cooley
Jul 14, 2013
Vernon Cooley went home to be with the Lord July 14 in Oklahoma City. He was born July 15, 1936 in Oklahoma City, the son of C. P. and Marie Storey Cooley. He grew up in Bethany and graduated from Putnam City High School in 1954. In 1955, he married Rita Swanda the love of his life, whom he had...
Nino Pilcher
Jul 13, 2013
Lillian "Nino" Walters Pilcher was born March 29, 1926 in Vian, Oklahoma. She lived a full life and was loved by all who knew her. She left us on July 13, 2013. Nino is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Dan; two daughters, Michele Fruits and husband Terry, Edmond OK and Kelly Peterson and husband Kirk, Crystal Lake,...
Charles Shannon
Jul 11, 2013
Charles Glenn Shannon died July 11th, 2013 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born August 20th 1935 and was a native from Syracuse, New York. He was an honorably discharged Paratrooper from the 101st Airborne. Charles was very proud and honored to serve as an Army Paratrooper. He also retired from AT&T. He is survived by his...
Dana Kent 'Kent Kennedy' Kennedy
Jul 8, 2013
Kent Kennedy, age 65, was born to Mary Jo and J. D. Kennedy in Oklahoma City on Feb. 5, 1948. Kent passed away at his home on July 8 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was about quality of life and believed that God knew what was best for him. He often said that he grew up in the...
Elvera Metcalf
Jul 7, 2013
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27th at Smith & Kernke Chapel. She is survived by her daughter; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson.
Jerry King
Jul 7, 2013
Jerry King passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July 7, 2013 surrounded by his children. Jerry was born on February 26, 1932. Jerry was the only son of William and Inez King. He was married to the love of his life, Cynthia King for 58 years until her death in 2012. Jerry is survived by his children, Jennifer...
Evelyn Goodall
Jul 7, 2013
Evelyn was born on May 12, 1919 in Yukon, OK, the daughter of Harry and Mary Theresa (White) Goodall and passed away on July 7, 2013. Evelyn was a very devout Catholic who saw the reflection of God in nature. She enjoyed her family and close friends and could take pleasure in the tiniest things. She is survived by her...
Benjamin T. Lampkin, Jr.
Jul 6, 2013
Benjamin T. Lampkin, Jr. was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on December 18, 1928 to Benjamin T. Lampkin, Sr. and Florence Nuttall Lampkin. He died peacefully in Oklahoma City on July 6, 2013. He was 84 years old. Ben's father was an engineer and the family lived in Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma. Ben graduated from Lawton High School in 1945 and...
Christopher Edmund 'Father Christopher E. Co Contreras
Jul 6, 2013
Chris was born to Pedro and Carmen Contreras in Tokyo, Japan. He died unexpectedly on July 6, 2013. Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Carmen Nissen, and brother, Noel Nissen. He is survived by: his father, Pedro Contreras; his three children, Christina, Sean, and Rebecca; brothers: Peter (Jenny), Joel (Susan), Gerald Rae (Sharon), JC (Barbara), Kevin, Tim, Eric...
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