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.
Verdell Walker
Jul 14, 2011
Verdell "Nanny" Walker was born October 17, 1945 to the late Charles and Lucinda Rollins-Taylor. She was preceded in death by both parents, one daughter Etta Hamilton.
Connie Jo Lawson
Jul 9, 2011
Connie Jo Jordan Lawson was born September 11, 1956, to Caldee and Josie Jordan, Sr., in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her father Caldee Jordan, Sr., her older son, Roderick D. Davis. One brother, A Louie Jordan, her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Jim Pitts, Mr & Mrs. L.C. and Onie Jordan. Connie attended Oklahoma City Public...
Calvin Thomas
Jul 7, 2011
Calvin Thomas was born October 19, 1961 to Joe K. Weatherall and Virginia Mills in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his father, two brothers, Frank L Thomas, Jr., and Marcus Weatherall. He attended Green Pastures Elementary School and graduated from Star Spencer High School in 1979. He professed hope in Christ at an early age at...
Ella Dee Griffith
Jul 5, 2011
Ella Dee Hall-Griffith was born November 26, 1936 to Abe and Hattie Woofer-Hall in Muldoon, Texas. She is preceded in death by husband, sisters; Edna May, Dora Gladys, and brother Roy Lee Price. She attended school in LaMesa, Texas. After school she married Alfred L Griffith and moved to Spencer, Oklahoma. Ella accepted Christ at an early age and remained...
Clarence D. Hines, Sr.
Jul 4, 2011
God looked around His Garden and found an empty place, He then looked down upon this earth, and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful..... he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain. He knew that you would...
Anthony Laskey
Jun 28, 2011
Reverend Anthony Laskey was born April 9, 1958 to Reverend Richard and Savannah F Laskey. He attended Longfellow Elementary School and graduated from Star Spencer High School in 1976. He completed undergraduate courses in the Upward Bound Program at Langston University. Later he entered the United States Army Reserves. He also, engaged in Auto Mechanics and became self employed. Anthony...
Willie Mae Taylor
Jun 17, 2011
Willie Mae Brown-Taylor was born on July 22, 1932 to Willie and Lillie Mae Brown in Luther, Oklahoma. Both parents and one sister, Belva Jean Brown-Williams preceded her in death. Willie Mae Taylor professed her belief in Christ at an early age and was baptized. She attended elementary and middle school at Dunjee. She met and married James Alvin Warren...
Christopher K Brown, Sr.
Jun 16, 2011
Christopher K. Brown, Sr. was born December 24, 1941 to Odie and Lillie Smith-Brown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by one son, one daughter, both parents, and grandparents; Elwood and Lennie Darrington. "Big Chris" attended Central High School and was on the football team. He also, became a member of the Antioch Baptist Church No. 1,...
Florence Etta Bourgeois
Jun 12, 2011
Florence Etta Pitts-Bourgeois was born December 12, 1927 to Aquilla Jim and Irene Server-Pitts in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents and her brother. She attended the Oklahoma City Public Schools. She was baptized at an early age at Fairview Baptist Church, later she joined Tabitha Baptist Church. Memories of Florence will be cherished by...
Clarence Brown
May 30, 2011
Clarence Brown was born February 07, 1938 in Jamaica Queens, New York. Clarence passed away on May 30, 2011 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Clarence leaves to cherish his memories many family members and many friends. God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. so He put His arms around you, and whispered, "Come to Me"....
Dr. Raymond Johnson, Sr.
May 28, 2011
Dr Raymond C. Johnson, Sr. was born March 11, 1923, to Arthur G. and Gertie Peat-Johnson in Ardmore, Oklahoma, he was the fifth of five children born. He is preceded in death by both parents, first wife Aline Walker and second wife Bettye Opal Simon. His professional teaching career spanned more than 50-years. Dr. Johnson's survivors include his sons: Charles...
Phillip D Ridley
May 15, 2011
Phillip D. Ridley was born June 19, 1947 to the late Robert D. and Mabel L Ridley, Sr. He is preceded in death by both parents. He spent his early childhood life in Norfolk, Virginia and graduated from Booker T Washington High School. Phillip joined the United States Air Force June 1965, and he served two tours of duty in...
Opaline O Bennifield
May 12, 2011
Opaline Oralee Bennifield was born August 14, 1943 to John and Stevella Hogg in Seward, OK. She is preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, four sisters and one infant child, Lavert Bennifield. At an early age she joined United Baptist Church. She attended Seward Elementary School in Seward, OK and Favor High School in Guthrie, OK. Opaline also...
Lettie Mae Slayden
May 5, 2011
Lettie Mae Conley was born October 27, 1939 to Woodrow and Lola Mae Conley in Royce City, Texas. She is preceded in death by both parents, one brother Woodrow Conley, Jr., grandmother Lula Harris and her husband John J Slayden. She attended Dunbar Elementary School and graduated from Douglass High School in 1957. On August 4, 1958 she married John...
Teresa Ann Simpson
May 3, 2011
Teresa Ann Simpson was born May 3, 1966 to Frank and Delores Simpson in Seminole, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both parents, grandparents, three uncles, three aunts and two nieces. She accepted Christ at an early age. Teresa was very outgoing, energetic and loved everyone. She graduated from Shawnee High School, later joining the Job Corps in Roswell,...
Margie N Turner
May 2, 2011
Margie Nell Clay was born October 16, 1932 to Moes and Lazora McGee-Clay in Springer, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by both of her parents, and her sister Ivy Lee. She attended school in Ardmore, Oklahoma. In 1953 Margie met Eugene Turner and they married in 1955. In 1983 she joined Gospel Mission Baptist Church and was a charter...
Alfred Carter Mcclenon
May 1, 2011
Alfred Carter McClenon was born July 23, 1928 to Reverend John and Matilda McClenon. He is preceded in death by both parents and his wife. He married Ruth Lee Hill in 1981 and remainded until her passing. Alfred leaves to cherish his memories three sons, Alphonzo Carter, Perry Bellinger, and Elmer Davis. Three daughters, Nadell Carter, Lillie Hughes, and Gwynetta...
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