1915-2013

Kathryn (Kaye) L. Mangold, age 97, died Wednesday, May 16, 2013, at Bradford Village care facility in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born November 14, 1915 in Fennimore, Wisconsin to William (Will) and Ethel (Lewis) Morrison. Kathryn grew up in Fennimore and Dubuque, Iowa where she graduated from high school and the University of Dubuque. She and Glenn Mangold were married on May 11, 1936. She took pride in her education as a teacher and her later nursing career. Kaye, as Glenn called her, was a positive role model as wife and mother, supporting her family and friends with love and kindness. With a lifelong commitment to the Methodist Church, she was a woman of strong faith in God. She enjoyed church activities, playing the piano, singing and directing choirs, reading, working at the Edmond hospital as a “pink lady,” and the companionship of fellow educators in Kappa Kappa Iota. After moving to Edmond in 1984, she developed wonderful friendships with the women from her Forum Sunday School class and the Lydia Circle at the First United Methodist Church. She often said that moving to Edmond began a new adventure in her life.

Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Ethel; her sister, Helen and brother-in-law Joseph Baus; and husband, Glenn. She is survived by daughter, Helen and husband Richard Peters of Edmond; sons Glenn, Jr. of Miami, Oklahoma and Franklin and wife Wanda of Las Vegas, Nevada; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday, May 21, at 11:00 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Edmond with interment at the GAR Cemetery in Miami, Oklahoma at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the First United Methodist Church of Edmond or a charity of your choice. Services are under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond.

Gary Lynn Miller

1945-2013

Gary Lynn Miller died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at his favorite place on Grand Lake. Gary was born December 7, 1945; he is preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Dorothy Miller. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 30 years, Louise Miller of Edmond; his children, Shonda Miller of Plano, TX; Lucas Miller and wife Melissa of Arlington, TX; Robin LePage and husband Philip of Claremore; Jennifer Chase of Edmond; Justin Chase and wife Renee of Miami; and six grandchildren, Roman and Ava Thorton of Plano, TX; Jordan LePage of Norman; Brenden LePage of Claremore; Garrett & Jaron Chase of Miami. He is also survived by his sisters, Linda Shive and husband Gere of Del City; Paula Conrady and husband Terry of Enid, and their respective families. Gary was born in Oklahoma City, growing up and graduating from Del City High School in 1964. He served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 – 1967. He then began his long career in the Transportation/Trucking field. He drove for American Farmlines; spent 17 years with TG&Y in Edmond as a driver and then as Transportation Director. He transitioned to Transportation Director and Assistant Warehouse Director at C.R. Anthony’s in Oklahoma City for ten years. He proudly finished his career spending 14 happy years as Fleet Manager at Gemini Coatings in El Reno, retiring in July of 2012. With his wonderful sense of humor, caring nature and kind ways, he was a positive influence on all those around him. Gary loved his wife and family above all else and would do anything for them. He was a constant source of strength, wisdom and advice for those of us that needed it. He cherished the relationships made in his career and was always just a phone call away for his truck drivers – no matter what time night or day. He will be monumentally missed, more than words can express. Viewing with the family will be held Tuesday, May 21 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Matthews Funeral Home, 601 S. Kelly, in Edmond. Funeral services will also be held there at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 22. Condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.matthewsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers the family asks you make a donation to the charity of your choice, or CHAMP Camp, 1116 E. Market Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, 317-679-1860.

Alice Maude Rose

April 17, 1920 – May 11, 2013

Alice (Marty) M. Rose of Edmond passed away peacefully on Saturday, at the age of 93. She is survived by two sons: Lt. Col. (Ret) Howard C. Rose, Jr. and wife Carol L. Rose of Edmond, and Lt. Col. (Ret) David M. Rose and wife Jan Rose of OKC; two grandsons: Michael J. Rose and wife Wanda Brown of OKC, and Robert H. Rose and wife Kerry Rose of Frisco, TX; and six great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Rose (19), Paris Rose (14), Madison Rose (11), Collin Rose (9), Caden Rose (7), and Ian Rose (3). She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings and her husband, Col. Howard C. Rose (USAF). Marty was born on a farm near Idabel to James D. and Lola E. (Stewart) Butler. She grew up in Idabel during the depression, and in H.S., she was elected Homecoming Queen as a senior. Just before WWII, she met and married Howard C. Rose who was in the National Guard. She endured many of the trials of military families during WWII – frequent moves, family separations and austere living conditions. During her husband’s career as an officer in the Air Force, she lived in Germany, Japan, Taiwan, and numerous U.S. bases. In Washington, D.C., she served on the board of the Officers’ Wives Club where she worked with diplomats and Congressmen, and she was one of the Arlington Ladies at the National Cemetery. She spoke fluent Mandarin Chinese and taught English to wives of the Nationalist Chinese General Staff while her husband was the Command Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Taiwan. Following the death of her husband in an aircraft accident in Taiwan in 1971, she returned to Idabel where she lived until she moved to Edmond in 2006 to be near her children. Marty was a strong Christian and a member of the Presbyterian Church. In Idabel, she served as an Elder, and she continued attending church after moving to Edmond. Marty was an elegant, strong-minded lady who was loving, generous, and intelligent, and leaves behind many close friends and relatives.

A Memorial Service will be held at Touchmark at Coffee Creek (2801 Shortgrass Rd, Edmond) at 2:00pm, Friday, May 17. Burial will be at Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX.

Request that memorial donations be made to Goodland Academy, P.O. Box 1056, Hugo, OK 74743-1056 or to the American Heart Association.

Harold Edward Damron

1932-2013

Harold Edward Damron, of Edmond went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 10, 2013. He was born the youngest of six children on October 26, 1932, near Comanche, Oklahoma to Logan Wilkerson and Mollie Dear Damron. He married his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, Naomi Ruth Green, October 17, 1950.

Harold was a man of faith, an entrepreneur, mentor, and an encourager of countless individuals. He loved God first, his family second and his work where he endeavored to make the best mattress money can buy until May of 2012, when he retired at 79 years of age. His life and his legacy will live on through the lives of those he blessed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, R.L. and Henry; and sister, Lucille.

Harold is survived by his wife of 62 years, Naomi; four children and their spouses, Lindy and Jim Rowton of Edmond, Jean Ann and David Riggs of Oklahoma City, Ed and Brenda Damron of Tuttle, and Jay and Lee Ann Damron of Lawton; 10 grandchildren and their spouses and 7 great grandchildren; two sisters, Juanita Billups of Keller, TX, and Barbara and husband, Raymond McSpadden of Enid; many nieces, nephews and a host of special friends.

Harold will lie in state at Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, Monday, May 13, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, from 8:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

A celebration of his life will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Spring Creek Assembly of God Church, Edmond. Graveside interment will be at 3:30 p.m. in the Fairlawn Cemetery, Comanche, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home, Enid, Oklahoma.

Memorials may be made to Teen challenge of Oklahoma

September 1, 1939 – May 7, 2013

Carl Orten Elmore was born September 1, 1939 to Clyde & Irene Elmore in Oklahoma City, OK. He died on May 7, 2013 at his home in Guthrie, OK. Carl was a Police Officer for the Nichols Hills Police Department in the 1960’s. He was the owner of Carl Elmore’s Heat & Air in Edmond and a member of the Church at the North Gate. Carl was preceded in death by his parents and wife Linda Lu Elmore in 2012. He is survived by his children; Timothy & Cyndi Elmore and Kenneth & Carrie Elmore; three grandchildren; Brother and sister in law Chuck & Lori Elmore. Graveside services will be held Saturday May 11, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Arcadia, IOOF Cemetery, Arcadia, OK. Services are under the Direction of Matthews Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Edmond, OK.

1931-2013

Virginia L. (Allen) O’Niel

Virginia L. O’Niel passed Monday, May 6, 2013 from Merkel Cell Carcinoma, a rare form of skin cancer. She was born August 2, 1931 in Cushing, Oklahoma to John Munson Allen and Bertha I. (Rollins) Allen. Virginia is survived by two sons, Steve O’Niel (Elaine) of Cascade, Colorado and Jay O’Niel (Jo Ann) of Pueblo West, Colorado; two grandsons Jesse and Sam O’Niel of Colorado; a step grandson Tyler and a step granddaughter Jade of Colorado; a sister Velta Stringer of Perry, Oklahoma; and two nephews Wes and Larry Stringer of Oklahoma. Her husband William (Bill) K. O’Niel preceded her. After the death of her father in a railroad accident in 1933, Virginia lived in Coyle, Oklahoma before moving to Edmond. The family then moved to Stillwater and returned to Edmond after WWII. Virginia attended grade school and Central State High School which was connected with Central State College. She graduated in 1949. In 1952 Virginia graduated from the Wesley School of Nursing from a three year diploma program. She then moved to Kingfisher. Virginia met Bill in Kingfisher. After Bill returned from the Korea War, they were married in 1955 at the First Christian Church in Kingfisher. Bill was in the US Air Force. The family lived in Turkey, Virginia, Alaska, Massachusetts, France, Louisiana, and move back to Edmond in 1968. As a Registered Nurse, Virginia worked at various hospitals throughout the US. Bill was sent to Korea for another tour of duty and then to the Pentagon to finish his 20 years in the US Air Force in 1970 and the family remained in Edmond.

Virginia became active in Eastern Star and Amaranth. She held many different offices including Worthy Matron of the Oklahoma Eastern Star and Royal Matron of Amaranth. She was a member in various clubs including the American Legion Auxiliary, Disable American Veterans, Air Force Sergeants Association, Nation Association of Retired Federal Employees, Oklahoma State Nurses Association, Red Hat Society, and Take Off Pounds Sensibility (TOPS). Virginia was the Woman of the Year for 1984 of Business and Professional Women’s Foundation (BPW). After 25 years at the Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City, she retired on December 31, 1993. In retirement Virginia enjoyed traveling belonging to several travel clubs: Turner Tours and Oklahoma Retired Citizens Travel Club. Besides numerous “Mystery Tours” in Oklahoma and many tours throughout the U.S., she traveled or cruised to Alaska, Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Australia, South America, the Mediterranean Sea, northern Europe, and France. Virginia enjoyed being a member of the O’Niel Clan. She loved the fellowship as a member of the Edmond First Christian Church. She volunteered regularly as one of the hostesses at the church’s Breakfast on Boulevard.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests to please send a donation to the First Christian Church of Edmond, PO Box 30, Edmond, OK 73083.

Viewing will be Wednesday from Noon until 9:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home. Services for Virginia are at the Edmond First Christian Church at Boulevard and Second Street at 1:00 p.m. Thursday May 9, 2013 with interment to follow at Kingfisher Cemetery.

1927-2013

Long time Edmond resident Jim Spruill went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6th, 2013 while surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Mae Spruill.

Jim was born in Calvin, OK on October 31st, 1927 to Cluin Mathis Spruill and Annis Jane Cook. He had three brothers; Archie, Hershell and Wesley. Jim moved to Edmond in 1947. He met Ethel Mae Jordan, and they married 64 years ago on September 25, 1948. Jim and Ethel retired from Jim’s Railroad Ties, a business they had owned for 21 years. Jim loved to hunt and fish on the many farms he owned over the years. Jim was a horse trader and loved to buy and sell.

Jim and Ethel have two daughters; Sharon (Harvey) Derrick of Edmond, OK, and Brenda Winkler of San Francisco, CA. Four grandsons; Devin Derrick of Edmond, OK, Caleb (Kari) Derrick of Edmond, OK, Josh Himes of Divide, CO and Jason (Emilia) Winkler of San Francisco, CA. One granddaughter; Angel Derrick of Edmond, OK, one great grandson; Tyler Winkler of Edmond, OK, five great granddaughters; Kylie Derrick, Brookelyn Derrick, Remington Derrick, Ava Winkler and Elle Winkler.

Graveside services will be held Monday, May 13th at 10 AM at the Waterloo Cemetery on the corner of Waterloo and Kelly in Edmond, OK.

Viewing will be held on Saturday and Sunday at Matthews Funeral Home.

1953-2013

Jerry Hamilton, 59, popular OKC Drummer died May 5th, 2013 following years of illness.

He is survived by his daughters Rachel of OKC & Loralee of Edmond, his parents Willard & Mildred of Edmond, & his brother Ron of Denver.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, May 10th from 2-4pm at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond.

January 26, 1927 – May 3, 2013

Long time, well known Edmond resident, Neal Little left us, surrounded by family and loved ones, to be with his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2013. Neal was the 7^th child born to Ivy and Lucy Little and reared in Heavener, Ok. Mid year of his senior year in High School he joined the U.S. navy and served 18 months as a Seaman first class on the Island of Guam, in 1945-46. After Military separation he attended OU for 2 years then graduation from Draughn’s Business School with a Degree in Business.

In March 1947 he married Matha Stout and six children were born to them. Neal worked at various employments before moving to Edmond in 1962. Neal was a very Civic minded person and was involved in many activities in Edmond. He had a Tax Practice and the Edmond Downtown Auto Tag Agency from 1969-2002 when he retired. Neal was a Charter member of the Edmond Lions club, where he held many offices. He served at Breakfast on Blvd., Hope Center, Keep Edmond Beautiful and many other civic activities until his illness in May 2012. Tuesday mornings at Jimmy’s Egg was a special time to meet with fellow Christian Brothers for breakfast and devotion. Week day morning’s he would meet with another special group for coffee at Around the Corner restaurant.

Neal was a long time member of the Okie A’s Model A club. June 2005 he married the love of his life, Dorothy Boyer.

Neal was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters and his youngest daughter Vicki. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, children and their spouses, Sharon and Scott Duffner, Debi and Tim Moore, Cleveland, Wesley, and Michael Little, two brothers, Wendell and Betty Little, Oren Little and Sister Iva Lou and Gilbert Scrivner, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two step-sons and spouses, 4 step grandchildren and spouses. Many relatives and a host of special friends.

Neal was a very caring and loving person. Neal gave his life to his Lord and Savior in 1965 and lived in faithfully until his death. The family wishes to thank Epworth villa, Quality Life Hospice and the special nurses and aides that cared for Neal while he was there.

Services will be held at Oakdale Baptist church on Thursday May 9^th at 11:00 a.m. under the direction of Matthews Funeral home and cremation service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakdale Baptist church Building Fund or the Oklahoma Lions Service foundation.

1923-2013

Died 5/2/2013 in Edmond, Oklahoma where she lived near her daughter Janet (Hughes) Knopp and her husband Delbert. Lillian was born in Wyandotte County Kansas and lived most of her adult life in Mission, Kansas, with her husband John J Hughes who preceded her in death in 1993 after which she continued living in Mission with her mother Hattie Hudson, who preceded Lillian in death.

She is survived by her daughter Janet and her husband Delbert Knopp in Edmond, Oklahoma, her grandson Michael Knopp and his family, wife Tempe, great grandchildren Keaton, Cameron, and Carson, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and her granddaughter Holly Moreno (Knopp), husband Michael, and great grandchildren Dylan and Addison in Frisco, Texas. Lillian will be buried with her husband at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Lenexa, Kansas.