Obituaries
Recent obituaries in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The obituaries in the Oklahoma County, Oklahoma area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma's history and identity.
Dominique Marquis Roberts
May 19, 2012
Dominique Marquis Roberts was born March 18, 1981 to Vanessa Polk and Gary Roberts in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Dominique attended Oklahoma City, Public Schools where he played football and graduated from Southeast Charter High School in 2000. Dominique enjoyed spending time and watching his children play various sports. He was loved and adored by many and enjoyed hanging with cousins...
Leonard Wade Smith
May 19, 2012
I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that...
Robert Lee Green, Sr.
May 10, 2012
Robert Lee Green, Sr. was born August 29, 1937in Grant, Oklahoma to NAthaniel Green and Inez Butler-Green. He was the sixth of seven children. Robert received the Lord at an early age and was a member of World Harvest Church of Enid, Oklahoma. He attended Douglass High School in Oklahoma City where he actively participated in football. Robert married Carolyn...
Willie Olen Scott, Sr.
May 8, 2012
Willie Olen Scott, Sr. was born February 10, 1929 to Claence and Nancy Scott in Payson, Oklahoma. He attended school in Chandler, Oklahoma. He later moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where he met and married Kathy O'Neil and to this union, three children were born. Willie later returned to Oklahoma and moved to Green PAstures, Oklahoma where he started...
Veodem Debose, Jr.
May 4, 2012
Veodem DeBose was born on November 7, 1933 to Veodem DeBose, Sr. and Odessa Mitchell DeBose. Veodem was the second to the oldest of thirteen children born to this union. He attended Douglass High School in Oklahoma City. He later attended Oklahoma State University and received a certificate in technology. He was a very strong and independent man who loved...
Milton James Miller
May 1, 2012
Milton James Miller was born June 9, 1947. He was the third of nine children born to Charles and Jessie L. Miller. Milton attended Dunjee High School and was a member of the class of 1965. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist under Rev. R.E. Rankin. Milton knew his Lord and Savior Jesus...
Jermal Omar Turner
Apr 23, 2012
Jermal Omar Turner was born August 20, 1978 to Sharunda A. Tuner and Darryl R. Conley, Sr., in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jermal began playing sports at a very young age and was given the nickname"J.O.T. the Jet" because he ran so fast. Jermal attended Star Spencer High school for a short time. He received his G.E.D. in September 2004. Jermal...
Lawanda Hunt
Apr 23, 2012
LaWanda Hunt was born April 21, 1951 to Gertrude and Marcella Hunt, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the nineth child born to this union. LaWanda attended Garden Oaks Elementary School, Moon Junior High School, and graduated from Douglass High School. LaWanda confessed her faith and accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Garden Addition where she...
Larissa Kay Pope
Apr 20, 2012
Larissa Kay Clayton was born October 17, 1970 to Naomi and Lawrence R. Clayton of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She received her education in her hometown of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with the New Life Church where she was baptized. Larissa worked as a medical biller at Midwest City Surgery...
Robert Lee Wallace, Sr.
Apr 19, 2012
Do Not Stand At my Grave And Weep Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I did not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am...
Raymond Herron
Apr 10, 2012
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at...
Sam Nesbitt, Jr.
Apr 10, 2012
When I have a heavy burden And my head is bending low I carry it straight to Jesus It's the only place to go. He can take all the sorrow With the anxiety. doubts and fears He can take a heart that's aching And eyes that are filled with tears. Replacing it with a rainbow 'Neath the shadow of His...
Mr. Corrie E.J. Cooks, Sr.
Apr 5, 2012
Mr. Corrie Earl Jerome Cooks, Sr.(Pig) was born July 11, 1944 in Brooksville, OK. He attended Brooksville Public Schools and graduated from Macomb High School. He later moved to Edmond, Oklahoma and lived there until the time of his death. Corrie was preceded in death by his paents Arthur and Jessie Cooks, three sisters; Mattie McClain, Lucille Cooks and Pauline...
Versie Scott
Apr 3, 2012
Versie 'Toot' Scott was born October 25, 1938 to the late Beaulah and Thomas Coleman of Weir, Mississippi. Toot's parents, five brothers, three sisters and one son; Albert 'Jack' Scott preceded her in death. In her early teen years, Versie was courted by the love of her life; the late, Albert 'Al' Scott. They were united in Holy Matrimony and...
Baby Laniya Grace-Rose Tesema
Mar 31, 2012
Laniya Grace Rose Tesema was born March 31,2012 to Ambachew and Caldonia Tesema. Although she spent a short time here on earth, she was here long enough to make an impact on our lives. Laniya is loved, cherished and will always be remembered. She will be treasured by all of her family and friends. Laniya leaves to cherish her memory,...
Tia Kemara Bloomer
Mar 16, 2012
Tia Kemara Bloomer was born to Olen M. Wilson and Janice Bloomer at Deaconess Hospital on January 10, 1993. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Greater Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Tia graduated from Frederick A. Douglass High School in 2011 with a 4.00 GPA. She had a total of 32 scholarship offers, which included...
Mr. Aaron Gaddis Weathersby
Mar 14, 2012
Aaron Gaddis Weathersby was born September 2, 1937, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Benny Gaddis and Joan Weathersby. Aaron accepted Christ at an early age; he was a member of the True Vine Baptist Church under the pastoralship of the late Reverend H. A. Walker. He graduated from Dunjee High School, class of 1956. He shared his athletic abilities being...
Mamie D Smith
Mar 11, 2012
Mamie D. Smith was born to Willie & Mattie Douglas, February 7, 1927 in Binger, Oklahoma. She was the third of four children. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, three sisters and two sons: Marvin and Michael Maple. At a young age Mamie moved to Watonga, Oklahoma with her parents. While there she accepted christ as her...
Reverend Dr. James D. Ford Sr.
Mar 7, 2012
Reverend Dr. James David Ford, Sr. was born in Arcadia, Oklahoma, to Arthur and Minnie Ford on December 15, 1923. He was an only child. He lost his mother at an early age and was raised by his grandfather, Mr. Sam Harris. His parents and son, Garner Ted Ford, preceded him in death. While growing up, James enjoyed playing baseball...
Mr. Adrian Grant
Feb 29, 2012
Adrian Dewayne Grant was born April 8, 1981 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Tracy Parker and Gregory Grant. Adrian was always such a happy young man and was raised in a loving family. He grew to know the Lord at an early age and was baptized at Estes Park Church of Christ. Adrian loved his family and was always helpful, respectful...
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