System Mechanic - Clean, repair, protect, and speed up your PC!Opal Mittie Smith
Opal M. Smith, age 90, of Oklahoma City, died Wednesday morning, July 17, 2002 at Baptist Hospital after a three-week illness. Survivors include her daughter, Paula McCormick of Memphis, Tennessee; her son, Greg Smith of Laguna Niguel, California; four grandchildren, Mike McCormick, Jr., Michelle Spilger, Shane McCormick and Todd McCormick; as well as 5 great grandchildren and 8 nieces and nephews.
Opal was born September 30, 1911 in Henryetta, Oklahoma, but lived most of her young life in Bethany. Her father, Jacob Wooden (whom she lovingly called `Papa`), raised Opal along with her brother and two sisters after her mother passed away at a very young age. In the absence of a mother and with Papa working as a carpenter to support the family, Opal assumed the role of family homemaker at a very young age. This caused her to develop firece independence and determination, but at the same time developed a loving and nurturing nature that was evident throughout her life.
On February 13, 1937, Opal married Paul D. Smith of Oklahoma City. After Paula was born, Opal once again found herself in the role of keeping the family together, as her husband Pual went to Europe during World War II. At the end of the war, with the family now reunited, they moved back to Oklahoma, established a laundry business in Anadarko, and later moved back to Oklahoma City where they opened a pharmacy, Paul`s Drug on Northwest 10th Street. Opal worked full-time at American Life Insurance, as well as maintaining the books for her husband`s pharmacy. Opal retired to become a full-time homemaker and to take care of their newly-born son, Greg.
In later years, Opal insisted on maintaining an independent lifestyle and remained in her home, even after experiencing three separate hip fractures over the past 6 years. Opal`s remarkable resilience was evident until the fery end. Her wit, candor and kindness will be greatly missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Opal`s name to St. Jude Children`s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday July 20, 2002 at Mercer-Adams Chapel, followed by interment in Bethany Cemetery.
Aileen Bell Miller
Aileen Bell (Cornelison) Miller, age 85, of Bethany, Okla., died Monday, June 24, 2002, at Grace Living Center in Bethany, Okla. .
She was the daughter of I. Cornelison and Lottie (Taylor) Cornelison.
She is also survived by her
Three Daughters, Jo Angela (Miller) Miller, Susan Young, Becky Vaughan
Two Sons, James N. Miller, Paul E. Miller
One Brother, Paul Cornelison
Arrangements are being handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma. Interment will be at Bethany Cemetery in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Ruth Garr
Ruth Garr, age 92, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Monday, June 24, 2002, at Lackey Manor Retirement Home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
She was the daughter of Oscar Garr and Hattie (Mercer) Garr.
Arrangements are being handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Dorothy Mae Vander Wilt
Dorothy Mae (Nance) Vander Wilt, age 77, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Friday, July 5, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was a member of Mercer-Adams Funeral Service. .
She was the daughter of the late Odie Nance and the late Nellie (Maddix) Nance.
She is also survived by her Two Sons, Son-Richard Junior Vander Wilt of Davenport, IA Son-Larry Eugene Vander Wilt of Green Cove Spgs, Fla. Six Brothers, Brother-Raymond C Nance of Edmond, Okla. Brother-Raymond C Nance of Edmond, Okla. Brother-G Joe Nance of Bethany, Okla. Brother-Hershall Nance of Edmond, Okla. Brother-Odie A Nance of Bethany, Okla. Brother-Stanley Ray Nance of Chandler, Okla. Three grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Okla.Funeral service will be at Graveside at 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 9, 2002 , Randy Gordon officiating. Interment will be at Mathewson Cemetery in Piedmont, Okla.
Steve Brown
Steve Brown, age 74, of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Thursday, July 4, 2002, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He was the son of the late Forest Brown and the late Forest (Hodges) Brown.
He is also survived by his
Six Sons:
David Brown of Farmerville, La.
Doyle Brown of Woodward, Okla.
Dale Brown of Pauls Valley, Okla.
Darrell Brown of Prague, Okla.
Dwayne Brown of Bethany, Okla.
Douglas Brown of Mustang, Okla.
Eighteen grandchildren, Ten great-grandchildren
Arrangements are being handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Okla.Funeral service will be at Calvary Church of the Nazarene at 2:30 PM Sunday, July 7, 2002 , Larry Pruitt, Rev. Emmett Taylor and F. H. Bolerjack officiating. Interment will be at Bethany Cemetery in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Albert Prentice Wray
Albert Prentice Wray, age 82, of Bethany, Okla., died Saturday, July 6, 2002, at Heartland Health Care Center in Bethany, Okla. .
He was the son of the late William Wray and the late Nancy (Graham) Wray.
He is also survived by his three Daughters, Nikki (Wray) Montgomery, Wanda Fay (Wray) Matthews, Betty Wray
One Sister, Ida Mae Kelley
One Brother, Eddie Lee Wray
Arrangements are being handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma. Funeral service will be at Mercer Adams Chapel at 2:00 PM Monday, July 8, 2002 , Randy Gordon officiating. Interment will be at Bethany Cemetery in Bethany, Oklahoma.
Bill Leon Cannon
Cannon, Bill Leon, age 81, of Oklahoma City, passed away July 8, 2002 after a long illness. He was born in Altus, Oklahoma to Green W. & Dovie B. (Folley) Cannon on July 24, 1920, and grew up in Altus. Bill was in the catering business with Glen`s Hickry Inn Restaurant for many years and also in the produce business until he retired due to failing health. Bill was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason in the Bethany Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Susan F. Hewett. Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, Lois Cornelius Cannon. Other survivors include two sons, Larry Cannon & wife Nancy, Nagaya-Shi, Japan, and Robert Cannon & wife Barbara, Cedar Rapids, IA; and two grandchildren, Tracey Thiessan and Jeff Cannon. Viewing will be held Wednesday, July 10, from 6-7 P.M. at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, OK. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, July 11, at Spring Creek Baptist Church, 11701 N. MacArthur Blvd., with interment to follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery.
Ila Lavois Taylor
Ila Lavois (Blackie) Taylor, 65, was born Sept. 19, 1936 at Snyder, OK to Lee Edward (Bid) Ryder and Lucy (Hodson) Ryder. She passed from this life with gentleness of spirit and love on June 23, 2002 at her home in Bethany, OK, after a brave 25-year fight with multiple sclerosis.
She was an active member of First Baptist Church, Bethany, which provided wonderful spiritual support & visitation to sustain her faith through Christian love. She was loved, cared for and protected by her children, brothers, & sisters, which provided a quality of life and dignity in her illness.
Lavois is survived by her children, Leann, of the home; Jeannene, of Crescent; Lewis & wife Sandra, Yukon; 4 grandchildren: Billy, Miste, Brooke, and Ashlee; great-grand daughter, Emery; 5 brothers: Billy Joe, Johnny, A. J., Jerry and Bobby; 5 sisters: Wynema New, Valois Schuller (twin), Sharon Phelps, Sandra Hannington, and Shirleta Benfield; and a host of nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, First Baptist Church of Bethany, 3800 N. Mueller, Bethany, OK 73008, or to a charity of your choice. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., June 26, at Mercer-Adams Funeral Chapel, with graveside services to follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Snyder, OK Cemetery.
Vera Faye Truitt
Truitt, Vera Faye, 80, of Bethany, went to be with Jesus April 8, 2003. She was born Oct. 14, 1922, to William H. And Ora (Sherar) in Eakley, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Patsy Faye; son, Donald L.; three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her beloved husband, Willie (Jack) of 64 years; son, Bill of Piedmont; daughter-in-law, Donna Truitt of Bethany; son, Ron & wife Brenda of Piedmont; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Doyle of Moore; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that we all loved very dearly. She was a lady that truly gave herself to her family and friends. Services will be at 10:00 a.m.. Friday, April 11, at Calvary Church of the Nazarene, Bethany, with interment at 4:00 p.m. in the Allman Cemetery, Arnett, OK.
Monty Simpkins
Monty Simpkins went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2003. Monty is a man of great faith in his Lord, a man of integrity and honor, a man of his word. He has been a loyal friend to those who had the privilege to know him. His leadership and mentoring in the business sector and at his church influenced and encouraged others to live their lives to their full potential. He wanted people to be all God desired for them to be and to be successful. Monty’s faith in Jesus gave him strength and courage through his life. Monty’s love for his family and friends showed in everything he did.
Monty’s wife, Barbara and father, Cecil predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Janet, sons Bret and Mark, daughters-in-law Shaula and Stacy. His favorite grandchildren Dana, Kyle, Zachary, Danielle and Bryce. He is also survived by his mother, Boyce and siblings and spouses Rhonda and Earl Pettigrew, Kent and Katie Simpkins, Yvone and Kenneth Butler, Arnon and Larry Stiles and the best nieces and nephews anyone ever had in a family. God also blessed Monty with a host of special friends and business associates at Physician Mutual Insurance Company.
Memorial gifts may be made to Church on the Rock, 1780 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73134 designated for the Building Fund. Monty always wanted a good place for people to come and worship the Lord.
Bennie Carol Hawkins
Bennie C. Hawkins, Jr. age 38, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was born December 26, 1964 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and died Tuesday, February 25, 2003 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
He was the son of Gail Wade & step-father Jim and Ben Hawkins, Sr. and step-mother Pat.
He is also survived by his
Sisters,
Cheryl Wolfer & husband Tony of Olathe, Kansas
Shelli Mosshart & husband Joey of Oklahoma City
Sheila Housley & husband Keven of Oklahoma City
Tammy Freeman & husband Kyle of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Brothers,
Darin Hawkins & wife T.J. of Stratford, Oklahoma
Greg Hawkins of San Francisco, California
Chris Keeling & wife Roberta of Stratford, Oklahoma
Mark Keeling of Edmond, Oklahoma
Bennie is also survived by twenty three nieces and nephews and more friends than we know how to count.
Arrangements were handled by Mercer-Adams Funeral Service, 3925 N. Asbury, Bethany, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held at Mercer-Adams Chapel at 2:00 PM Friday, February 28, 2003 , A. Wayne Pittard officiating. Interment was in the Sunnylane Cemetery in Del City, Oklahoma.
