THE OKLAHOMAN NEWS0K.COM METRO STATE 14A FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2013 LEON Autry, Joyce 75, home- maker, died Monday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Leon Baptist Church (Flanagan-Watts, Mariet Deaths ALVA Ross, Sherry Lynn, 66, nurse's aide, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m. Monday (Wharton, Alva).
ARNETT Crandall, Jerry Lane, 51 labor on water wells, died Wednesday. Graveside services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Silent Home Cemetery, Roll (Shaw, Shattuck). ATOKA Masters, Alois Mae, 48, homemaker, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m.
Saturday (Atoka, Atoka). BETHANY Burton, Faye 80, longdistance telephone operator, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Monday, Portland Avenue Baptist Church, Oklahoma City (Mercer-Adams, Bethany). BILLINGS Stehno, Franklin 79, teacher, died Tuesday.
Services 10 a.m. Saturday, First Christian Church (Dugger, Billings). BLANCHARD Willhoit, Rickey Dean "Rick," 62, General Motors, died Monday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Lynlee Mae Chapel (John M.
Ireland, Moore). CHICKASHA Ellis, Carolyn "Susie," 73, business owner, died Wednesday. Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Bible Baptist (Ferguson, Chickasha). Hawthorn, Howard A.
"Jimmy," 63, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday (Sevier's Chickasha, Chickasha). CHOCTAW Austin, Betty Joyce, 70, certified nursing assistant, died Sunday. No services (Hibbs, Choctaw).
CLINTON Goodblanket, Mah-hi-vist "Red Bird," 18, student, died Dec. 21 Services Francis Hospital, died Dec. 18. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Sanctuary Evangelistic Church (Keith D.
Biglow, Muskogee). Curry, Lenora Marie, 80, homemaker, died Dec. 16. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Agape Outreach Ministries (Dyer, Tulsa).
Hale, Willie 88, housekeeper, died Sunday. Services noon Saturday, Gethsemane Baptist Church (Dyer, Tulsa). Jones, Emarie C. Valentine, baby daughter, 1 of Candace Valentine Jones, died Sunday. Services 9 a.m.
Saturday, Timothy Baptist Church (Dyer, Tulsa). Smith, Annette Eileen, 58, laborer, died Saturday. Services 11 a.m. Friday, Praise Christian Faith Center (Keith D. Biglow, Muskogee).
Tyner, Claude Eugene, 63, retired machinist, died Monday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Memorial Park Cemetery (Stumpff, Bartlesville). VERA Tyler, Vance Alexander, 79, retired concrete contractor, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m.
Saturday (Mallory-Martin, Stigler). VICI Harbison, George, 99, heating and plumbing, died Wednesday. Services 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church (Shaw, Vici). WELLSTON Gatten, Joyce 88, homemaker, died Monday.
Services 2 p.m. Friday, First Baptist Church (Heritage, Oklahoma City). WILSON Lovelace, Dora Maurice "Marcy," 83, pastor's wife, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church (Alexander, Wilson).
WYNNEWOOD Tucker, J.W., 87, died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. Sunday, First Baptist Church, Rosedale (Wilson-Little, Purcell). Human Services supervisor, died Thursday. Graveside services 10 a.m.
Monday, Paoli Cemetery (Wooster, Pauls Valley). PARK HILL Hicks, Delia Mae, 81 homemaker, died Dec. 20. Services 10 a.m. Friday (Green Country, Tahle-quah).
PAWNEE Casey, Helena Sue, 67, cosmetologist, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Pawnee Nation Roam Chief Event Center (Poteet, Pawnee). PRAGUE Williams, Agnes 90, secretary, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m.
Saturday (Parks Brothers, Prague). RINGLING Lyle, Dorothy Launa, 85, homemaker, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Sunday (Alexander, Ringling). SENTINEL Rogers, Paul, 58, died Dec.
20. Services 1 p.m. Friday (Ray and Martha's, Ho-bart). STIGLER Stencell, J.L, 79, died Thursday. Services 10 a.m.
Saturday, Antioch Baptist Church (King Shearwood, Stigler). STILLWATER Reinholtz, Olga 92, nurse, died Thursday. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Salem Lutheran Church (Matthews, Edmond). TAHLEQUAH Baker, Johnnie Leon, 83, all-around cowboy and retired Cherokee County employee, died Tuesday.
Services 10 a.m. Monday, First Baptist Church (Green Country, Tahle-quah). TISHOMINGO Hendrix, Jackie Dean, 77, retired from U.S. Air Force, died Monday. Services 11 a.m.
Saturday (Clark, Tishomingo). TULSA Burley, Rubye Mornice, 61 unit secretary at St. noon Saturday, First Christian Church (Kiesau-Lee, Clinton). DUNCAN Freeman, Marian Jolene, 70, retired Halliburton Services, died Wednesday. Services 1 p.m.
Saturday, Immanuel Baptist Church (Don Grantham, Duncan). Loftin, Wylie 89, heavy truck and equipment sales, died Dec. 13. Services 130 p.m. Monday, First Christian Church (Don Grantham, Duncan).
DURANT Young, Deborah, 50, died Monday. Services 1 p.m. Saturday, Caddo Church of Christ, Caddo (Brown's, Durant). EDMOND Daws, Lowell, 71 died Tuesday. Services 3 p.m.
Saturday (Baggerley, Edmond). Garner, Ruth Ann, 87, clerk-typist, died Monday. Graveside services 1 p.m. Saturday, Springs Chapel Cemetery, Hugo (Barnes Friederich, Midwest City). Tucker, Ruth 89, Realtor, died Monday.
Services 11 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church (Advantage, Oklahoma City). EL RENO Avants, Dana Irene, 56, human resources, civil service, died Wednesday. Services 11 a.m. Saturday, Mustang United Methodist Church (McNeil's, Mustang).
ELK CITY Basgall, Melvin George, 76, manager at wastewater treatment plant, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Catholic Church (Martin, Elk City). ENID Joseph, Thomas Graves, 72, airplane mechanic at Vance Air Force Base, died Dec.
16. Services 1 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church (Wharton, Alva). Smith, Stephen Keith Sr. "Steve," 50, hydro tester, died Dec.
20. Services 1 p.m. Friday (Swearingen, Seminole). Terrel, Iretta 90, home-maker, died Tuesday. Services 2 p.m.
Saturday, Central Christian Church (Ladusau-Evans, Enid). ERICK Kendall, Doris 96, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Fatheree-Albert Chapel (Fatheree-Albert, Erick). GAGE Ford, Timy Ann, 90, bookkeeper, died Monday.
Services 2:30 p.m. Saturday, First Christian Church (Shaw, Shattuck). HEAVENER Hoffman, Ernest Ray, 69, died Dec, 22. Services 10 a.m. Monday (Dowden, Heavener).
HOLDENVILLE Mask, Gary Eugene, 65, oil and gas industry, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m. Friday, Barnard Memorial United Methodist Church (Hudson-Phillips, Holden-ville). Olivo, James Bolin, 92, retired from government, died Monday. Graveside services 1 p.m.
Saturday, Holdenville Cemetery (Hudson-Phillips, Holdenville). JONES Williams, Oliver, 50, died Saturday. No services (Barnes Friederich, Midwest City). LAWTON Antwine, Mary Jacquelyn "Jackye," 70, died Thursday. Services Vernon, Texas (Lawton Ritter Gray, Lawton).
Dougherty, Sharla Michelle, 53, homemaker, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Hydro (Lockstone, Weatherford). Lankford, Barbara, 74, died Tuesday. Services 11 a.m.
Saturday, First Baptist West Church (Lawton Ritter Gray, Lawton). Schidler, Doris 94, died Thursday. Graveside services 1 p.m. Saturday, Highland Cemetery (Becker-Rabon, Lawton). OKLAHOMA CITY Chandler, Horace "H.D.," 96, died Tuesday.
Services 2 p.m. Monday, Westminster Presbyterian Church (Smith Kernke May, Oklahoma City). Corley, Bernice 84, homemaker, died Tuesday. No services (John M. Ireland, Moore).
Culpepper, John 79, FBI agent, died Sunday. Graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, Arcadia I.O.O.F. Cemetery (Crawford, Edmond). Lee, Frances Katherine, 91 died Tuesday.
Private services (Hahn-Cook Street Draper, Oklahoma City). Merritt, Dr. Homer Joe, 93, dentist, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Friday, Little Chapel of the Roses (John M.
Ireland, Moore). Morse, Loren "Butch," 52, HVACR, died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Lynlee Mae Chapel (John M. Ireland, Moore).
Robinson, Lawrence, 57, died Saturday. Services 1 p.m. Friday, Angie Smith United Methodist Church (Howard-Harris, Oklahoma City). Rugg, Eddie Howard, 65, construction, died Dec. 23.
Services 3 p.m. Monday, St. Ann Home Chapel (John M. Ireland, Moore). Selman, Pauline 91 head payroll accountant, died Wednesday.
Services 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Village Baptist Church (Mercer-Adams, Bethany). Wright, John Richard 68, died Dec. 2L Graveside services 11 a.m. Saturday, Washington Cemetery, Washington (Vondel L.
Smith Son at South Lakes, Oklahoma City). OKMULGEE Davis, Pauline, 76, therapeutic foster care, died Dec. 19. Services 11 a.m. Friday, Seventh-day Adventist (Keith D.
Bi-glow, Muskogee). PAOLI Shaw, Kenneth Ray, 74, state Department of ta). LONGDALE Pembrook, Sheri Lyn, 46, homemaker, died Monday. Services 2 p.m. Saturday, Canton Christian Church, Canton (Pierce, Fairview).
LOOKEBA Coats, Wilbur Berry, 65, farmworker, died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church (Turner, Hin-ton). MADILL Dockery, Betty Marie, 68, died Wednesday. Graveside services 4 p.m.
Monday, McMillan Cemetery, McMillan (Watts, Madill). MARLOW Eggleston, Ellsworth Sterling, 84, died Wednesday. Graveside services 4 p.m. Friday, Marlow Cemetery (Callaway-Smith-Cobb, Marlow). MIDWEST CITY Brittain, Charles 74, engineer, died Dec.
22. Services 1 p.m. Monday, Mayflower Congregational Church, Oklahoma City (Ford, Midwest City). Vessels, Jesse Edward 76, died Wednesday. No services (Ford, Midwest City).
NORMAN Henson, Charles William "Charlie," 66, environmental system specialist, died Dec. 11 Services 2 p.m. Saturday (Primrose, Norman). Palmore, Peggy, 87, died Tuesday. Services 1 p.m.
Friday, Immanuel Baptist Church (Wooster, Pauls Valley). Tadlock J.B., 90, died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday (Havenbrook, Norman). Tassell, Fred, 89, died Wednesday.
Services 10 a.m. Saturday (Moore, Moore). Tonkin, William McClung, 90, professor, died Thurs- Clarence W.F. Ei June 20, 1929 December 10, 02013 (3 OKLAHOMA CITY Clarence was born on June 20, 1929, in Okmulgee, OK to Phillip and Elizabeth Eng, 1 Dorothy Jo McHenry June 5, 1925 Dec 21, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Vondel Smith South Lakes.
Memorials may be made to the Southwest Baptist Church. www.vondelsmith mortuary.com and shortly after his birth, moved to 11 HL9 1 Tulsa, Ok lahoma. He died on December 10, 2013. He graduated from Okla. To place a paid obituary or anniversary remembrance, call 475-3264.
A one-year online Guest Book is included with obituaries published in The Oklahoman. Veteran Allen Ray Heck Oct 7, 1946 Dec. 25, 2013 MOORE Allen Ray Heck, 67, Moore, OK, passed away on Dec. 25, 2013. Allen was born Oct.
7, 1946, in Stroud, OK to Harry and Aleene Heck. His first love was his family. Allen is survived by his wife of 45 years, Judy Heck; two daughters, Kristie Guidry and husband Scott and Stephanie Pamplin and husband Eddie; five grandchildren: Tyler Guidry; Katelyn, Allyson, Brady and Avery Pamplin; brother, Larry Heck and wife Carolyn; and sister-in-law, Diana Heck. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bobby Heck. Funeral Services are 10 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at Community Christian Church, 2010 Eastern Moore, OK. Interment will follow to Resthaven Memory Garden, 0KC. Services are under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home Chapel, Moore, OK.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations go to American Cancer Society. Carol Sue Steely Deal Aug 14, 1936 Dec 10, 2013 MOBILE, AL Carol Sue Steely Deal was called to Heaven by her LORD Savior, Jesus, on Dec. 10, 2013, attended by husband of 51 years, Carroll Ray. Memorial is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
29, Immanuel Baptist Church, 1289 North-cliff Norman, OK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Cards welcome: CR Deal, 4153 Burma Hills Dr, Mobile, AL 36693. College in 1953 with a BSEE, served in the USAF from 1953 to 1955, and was employed by Hazeltine Corp. in New York from 1956-1966, and Tinker AFB from 1966-1989.
He retired from Tinker AFB on March 2, 1990. He was a member of St. Charles Church. He was one of the adult leaders of BSA Troop 552 for 10 years and a tax consultant with AARP Tax Aid Program. He is survived by his wife, Jun of the home; by his sons, Andrew of Houston, TX, and Timothy (Cammy) of Castle Rock, CO; his daughter, Janet (Mike) Hamel of Lansing, Ml; and nine grandchildren, Katherine (Stanley Fletcher), Rebecca, Joseph, Shelby, Nathan, Margaret Clari, Aaron, Elizabeth, and Sarah; and a brother, Lawrence of The Colony, TX; sister-in-law, Jean of Tulsa; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be from noon to 8 pm on Sunday, Dec. 29th, with a prayer service at 3 pm at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 am on Monday, Dec. 30th, at St. Charles Bor-romeo Catholic Church with burial to follow in Okmulgee.
SMITH Kl-RNKl. JOH.S jh. 3 FUNERAL HOME. Visit News0K.com newsobits for more information. NewsOK.com Edgar Leon Brooks June 30, 1934 Dec 19, 2013 KILGORE, TX Services for Edgar Leon Brooks, 79, of Kilgore, TX, will be held 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28, IB 2013, at Amnion "AD" Dotson Jr April 9, 1946 -Dec 18,2013 OKLAHOMA CITY Memorial Service at Victory Temple, NE 6th Bath, at 11 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2013. Betty Joe Wallace March 27, 1945 Dec 25, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY Betty Joe Wallace, 68, of Oklahoma City, passed away Dec.
25, 2013. Betty was u. born on The General Assembly and Church of the First Born in Tryon, OK, with Mr. Robert Smith offi March 27, 1945, in Centerville, Iowa, to Howard and Bessie Vestal. Betty enjoyed listening to John Joseph Breslin Feb 8, 1925 Dec 21, 2013 MIDWEST CITY John Jospeh Breslin, 88, of Midwest City, OK, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Dec.
21, 2013. To view full obituary and service times, please visit www.billmerritt-funeralservice.com BILL MERRITT FUNERAL SERVICE IS Irene Campbell Lemon May 14, 1918 Dec 25, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY Irene Alice Campbell was born near Chandler, Oklahoma, third daughter of Tom and Martha Jones Campbell. She grew up in Enid and graduated from Enid High School in 1935. She met her spouse, Haskell Lemon, when a sophom*ore in high school, and their courtship and marriage lasted 76 years. Irene died at age 95 on Christmas morning after a 25-year struggle with declining health.
We give thanks for the cycle of seasons and circle of life. Haskell and Irene were generous supporters of higher education, the Disciples of Christ church, and the highway construction industry. As founders of Haskell Lemon Construction they partnered to build a company now under the leadership of the third generation. Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her six siblings; spouse, Haskell Lemon; and grandson, Dan Wert. The surviving three children and families are: daughters, Lynette Lemon Wert and Martha Jean Lemon; and son, Larry Haskell Lemon.
Grandchildren and their families are: Andrea Wert Ebeling of Topeka, Kansas; Ken Wert, Bob Lemon, and Jay Lemon, all of Oklahoma City. There are 11 greatgrandchildren. Those wishing to honor Irene might plant a yellow rosebush in her memory. Additional memorials in Irene's name may be directed to the Deaconess Fund at Crown Heights Christian Church, 4020 Western, Oklahoma City, OK. Thank you to the loyal and skilled special caregivers, Kathryn Corley, Elizabeth Jamerson, and Brandie Holcomb.
Viewing will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, noon 5 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 28, 9 a.m. noon at Smith Kernke North May. The graveside burial service will be private.
SMITH Kl'KNKl. v. v. ii h.nnlkt rnkr.njjn Idabell C. Bednar Dec 23, 1927 Dec 24, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY Clara Idabell Bednar, "Chickie Nanna," of Oklahoma City, at the age of 86, went into the Patsy N.
McGhee Nov 26, 1929 Dec 25, 2013 OKLAHOMA CITY Pat passed away December 25, 2013, with her family at her side, after a life lived with fortitude, grace, and love. She is now with her beloved husband, A.J. Pat was born in Ryan, OK on November 26, 1929, to Ollie and Sally Smith. She was a graduate of Capitol Hill High School, where she met A.J., to whom she was married for 55 joyful years. They had three daughters, Dana, Donna, and Cindy.
Pat was a faithful member of Capitol Hill Baptist Church for almost 70 years, where she sang in the choir and tended babies in the nursery. Her deep love of music also inspired her to join the OKC Community College Symphonic Choir. She devoted her life to her family and her church with passion and quiet resolve, providing for all with her considerable skills as a seamstress, gardener, cook and homemaker; her presence was a comfort to everyone who knew her. She was never one to miss an OU football game on TV and eagerly followed every season. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie and Sally; her husband, A.J.; and her sister, Jenny.
She is survived by her daughter, Dana Wright husband J.B.; her daughter, Donna Herron husband Tom; her daughter, Cindy Moses husband Kevin. She also leaves behind five grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, as well as numerous friends and loved ones. Pat is dearly loved and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends 2:30 5 p.m. Sunday, December 29 at the Vondel Smith Mortuary at South Lakes.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, December 30 at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, 304 SW 134th St. Memorials may be made to pre-school dept. at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. Friends may leave condolences at www.vondel-smithmortuary.com VONDEL SMIT1 SON presence of God the eve of His birth.
She was born on Dec. 23, 1927; she was the ciating. Burial will follow at Parkland Cemetery in Agra, OK. Services are under the direction of Rader Funeral Home in Kilgore. Mr.
Brooks passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, in Kilgore. Edgar was born on June 30, 1934, in Chandler, OK, to the late Albert and Birdie Brooks. He graduated from high school and had a career as an industrial bricklayer for 40 years until his retirement. He married the love of his life, Dorothea, and they spent the next 55 years making many happy and loving memories.
He loved to work on his farm and collecting knives and guns. His family was the joy and light of his life; spending time with them was his source of strength, and he will be greatly missed by all whose lives he has touched. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters: Paula (John) Teague, of Kilgore; and Sherri Durkin, of Tennessee; son, Eddie Brooks, of Tennessee; sister, Lois Kanady, of Oklahoma; brother, Eldridge (Genora) Brooks, of Oklahoma; four granddaughters, two grandsons, six great-granddaughters and three great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers and three sisters. Please sign the online register at and singing gospel music.
She also enjoyed remodeling her house, sewing and spending time with family and friends. Her first love was her family. She is survived by her children, David Clark and wife Jennifer, Denny Clark and wife Vickie, Lisa Johnson and husband Gary, Angie Slaughter and husband Scott; brothers, Ray Vestal and wife Merlene, Delbert Vestal and wife Lisa, and Howard Vestal and wife Diane; sister, Hazel Johnson; sister-in-law, Linda Vestal; brother-in-law, Hub Wallace; 13 grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren, and a host of loving nieces and nephews who are all like children to her. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry Wallace; sister, Delia Wallace; and brother, Bill Vestal. Funeral Services are 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013, at the John M. Ireland Funeral Home Chapel, 120 S. Broadway, Moore, OK. Interment will follow to Moore Cemetery.
JOHN IRELAND 1 proud 1 1 daughter of Ida Isabell and Anno Andrew Vloedman. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Anno Andrew Vloedman Jr; sister, Betty Ann Kratky; and granddaughter, Angie Menasco. She is survived by Joe Bednar, her beloved husband of 66 years; four daughters, Linda, Beverly, JoElla, and Cheryl; brother, Wallace Lee Vloedman; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was an accomplished artist and loving wife and mother. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m.
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