1942-2026
Published in the Guthrie News Leader - August 26, 2026
Kenneth “ Ken” Robert Smith Edmond/ Guthrie Oklahoma died 8/12/26. He was born July 10, 1942, at Sentinel, OK, and grew up in Duncan, OK. His parents J. Kenneth and Wanda A. Smith were teachers in the Duncan Schools. He attended Duncan schools and received a bachelor’s degree from Central State College (now UCO), Masters from University of Arkansas and Doctorate from University of Oklahoma. Like his parents Ken was a teacher and taught from elementary through university post graduate. Ken is survived by his wife Nona Jean Smith and her 2 children Connie E. Mulroy and Warren E Wilks.