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Joseph Ruffin
Mar 23, 2014
Born in Gotemba, Japan, to parents Dr. Joseph Bernard Ruffin and Vestina Provencio Ruffin. He spent his childhood in Oklahoma City, and graduated from Classen High School ('73) and then the University of Oklahoma ('78). Joe's time after college in Korea with the Peace Corps ignited his lifelong passion for defending the rights of others, which would fuel his life's...
Maxwell James Hollman
Mar 22, 2014
Max Hollman, 30, passed away in his sleep Saturday morning, March 22, 2014 at his home in Marietta, Ohio. His funeral will be noon Saturday, March 29, at The Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 3214 N. Lake, Oklahoma City, followed by a gathering in the parish hall. Visitation will be Friday, March 28, from noon to 8 p.m....
James M. Pearson
Mar 21, 2014
Devoted husband, father, brother, and friend Jim Pearson passed away on March 21, 2014 in Mercy Hospital after a general debilitating illness. He is survived by his wife Eleanor of 58 years; two sons, Mike and Bob; two grandchildren; Zachary Pearson and Ryanne Logan, and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother and three sisters; Paul Pearson,...
Jon Daris Parker
Mar 18, 2014
Jon Daris Parker, 54, passed away March 18, 2014. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 19, 1959 to The Reverend Wayne B. Parker and Barbara Lawhon Parker. The family moved to Oklahoma City in 1961 and Jon was in United Methodist Churches in Oklahoma and New Mexico where his father served as pastor. Jon received an Associate's Degree...
Gerald Forrest 'Forrest Carlile' Carlile
Mar 17, 2014
Gerald Forrest Carlile, Jr. (Forrest) passed away on March 17, 2014, in Oklahoma City, after a brief battle with cancer. Forrest was born August 4, 1961, and lived in Oklahoma City his whole life. He served as a firefighter for 24 years, retiring in 2010 with the rank of Lieutenant. He loved the brotherhood of the OKC Fire Department. Forrest...
James David Smith
Mar 16, 2014
Lieutenant Colonel James David Smith (Jim), USAF (Ret), age 91, went to be with our Lord Sunday, March 16, 2014, with his son Steven at his side. Born April 21, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, to David E. and Edith M. Smith, he graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois in 1948, with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Speaking. Commissioned into...
Amanda Elizabeth Moran
Mar 16, 2014
Amanda Elizabeth Moran was born in Texarkana, TX to Gary Moran and Charlene Jones (Moran). Amanda graduated from Idabel High School in Idabel, OK and East Central University in Ada, OK. Amanda will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, enthusiasm, and love for God and others. She made it to heaven earlier than we would have expected, but is undoubtedly...
Lyle Robert 'Lyle Babe' Babe
Mar 16, 2014
Lyle Babe, 85 years, passed away March 16 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Lyle was born Aug. 4, 1928, to Robert and Wilma Babe at Pisgah, Iowa. He grew up in Pisgah and graduated in 1946. In 1948, he married Dorothy Andrews and they made their home in Breda, Iowa where Lyle was a telegrapher for Chicago Northwestern...
Opal G. Akins
Mar 13, 2014
Opal G. Akins was born July 1, 1929 in Johnston County, Oklahoma. She died on March 13, 2014, at the age of 84. Throughout her life, Miss Opal, as she has been known to those who love her, has adhered to the Christin way of life, and most recently as a faithful member of Village Baptist Church. One of the...
Nick Harroz, Jr.
Mar 12, 2014
Nicholas "Nick" Harroz, Jr. 93, died March 12, 2014 in Edmond, Okla. Nick was born Feb. 20, 1921 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Nicola and Mable Harroz. Nick was the third child born to his parents. His family moved around the state during the early years of his life, before eventually settling in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Oklahoma City....
Eugenia Ann 'Eugenia "Genie" Ann Hunt' Hunt
Mar 11, 2014
Eugenia "Genie" was born August 15, 1925 in Bryan, Texas to Ella L. and Eugene A. Miller. Genie attended Bryan public schools, graduating from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1942. After graduation she attended Texas State College for Women. She graduated in 1946 with a BS and BA degrees in Music Education. She accepted a position in Roswell, New...
Michaela Ann Doss
Mar 10, 2014
Michaela Ann Doss passed away March 10th, 2014 in Edmond, Oklahoma at the age of 59. Michaela was born on August 27th, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska. Michaela graduated from Wichita West High School in Wichita, Kansas. She was a real estate agent with Churchill Brown for the past 16 years. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Ronald...
Leon Charles Perkins
Mar 8, 2014
Leon (Lee) Charles Perkins (90) passed away peacefully on March 8, 2014. This is not about grief or sadness. This is about celebrating a long, well-lived life. Son, nephew, uncle, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. He was a Naval Aviator in World War II, winning many medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired from military service in the...
Randolph Domani
Mar 8, 2014
Randolph Domani, passed away on March 8, 2014 peacefully at his home in Edmond, Ok in the arms of his daughter, and surrounded by loved ones. Randolph was born on July 7, 1923 in Gary, IN. After Graduation from high school, he immediately enlisted into the US Army and left to serve his country in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of WWII....
Andrew 'Andy' Szymak
Mar 6, 2014
Andrew "Andy' Victor Szymak of Edmond passed away at the age of 51 after a long and courageous battle with colon cancer. A public visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 P.M. on March 11, 2014 at Smith and Kernke, with a rosary service following. Mass of Christian Burial will be held March 12, 2014 at 11 A.M. at Christ the...
Pamela Sue Neville
Mar 6, 2014
Born in Tulsa, OK, on November 30, 1950, she was the first daughter of James and Beverly Wadley, grand-daughter of Robert and Ruby Potenza and Arthur and Jewel Wadley. After many years of severe illness she died suddenly on March 6, 2014. Known as Pam to most, her life was centered around family, church and teaching while maintaining her lifelong...
Albert Johnson
Mar 5, 2014
Albert "Bud" Sidney Johnson, 85, passed away on March 5, 2014, after a short and courageous battle with brain cancer. Bud was born in 1928 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Jack and Maggie Eads Johnson. He married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Langley in 1950, then moved to Oklahoma City to start what would be a 46 year career in...
Robert Cecil Mccandless
Feb 28, 2014
Robert Cecil McCandless was born in Hobart, OK, on July 23, 1937, the fifth male child of Leah and Cecil McCandless. He died Feb. 28, 2014 in Oklahoma City. Bob played football for the Hobart Bearcats and graduated from Hobart High School in 1955. Bob developed an interest in politics and government in high school and these interests were noted...
Quaid Thomas 'Q.T.' Dolan
Feb 25, 2014
Quaid Thomas (Q.T.) Dolan born, June 22, 2009 in Oklahoma City. Went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2014. Our little angel was very affectionate and always willing to pass out hugs and kisses. His smile was as bright and warm as the sun in springtime. He could melt any heart with just a smile. He found joy...
William Baron 'Col (Ret.) William Baron Amend
Feb 25, 2014
COL Amend was born in Saint Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK on July 21, 1934. He passed away in Oklahoma City on February 25, 2014. He was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from St. Gregory's HS in Shawnee, OK, and from Oklahoma State University with a BS degree in 1958. He was a member of the Sigma Phi...
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