All Obituaries

  Tamara Ake, 60, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed peacefully on September 21, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was a true fighter, battling cancer for over two years until God finally took her home. Tamara was born on September 20, 1962 along with her twin sister Sandra. She grew up in Fremont, CA., graduating from Irvington High School in 1981. Many of her summers growing up were spent with her mother and stepfather, Grace and Norman Brown in Kaw City, Ok.. Tamara, Sandra and their...

Jason Dean Polk, 42, beloved father, son, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 19, 2022. He entered this world on January 27, 1980 in Norman, Oklahoma. Jason was an avid hunter and fisherman and would often do blacklight fishing with his lifetime brother, Cody, who also co-started D.F.A., the two often went live on TikTok while fishing and had many followers from all over the country. Even though Jason wasn't a fan of orange (mostly because he was a die hard...

Richard Sherrod, 78, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on September 18, 2022. He entered this world on August 11, 1944, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Emra N. Sherrod and Willie Scott Sherrod. A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City with Jack Scott officiating. Richard grew up in Ponca City and attended the Ponca City school system and then obtained an Associate...

Teel Everett Freeman-Lee, of Ponca City, cherished son of Zoe Freeman and Gage Lee, was born on September 10, 2022. He was perfect in every way, but his little heart just stopped beating.   He leaves behind to mourn his loss, his parents, sister Charlotte Lee, sister Olivia Paige Washington, grandparents Jason and Chandra Freeman of Ponca City, grandfather Christopher Wiley of Arkansas City, KS, grandmother Jeri Lee of Arkansas City, KS, uncle Harrison Freeman and his wife Danielle,...

 Rose Ovelta Hawkins, 90, gained her angel wings September 6, 2022.  Rose was born in Ralston, Oklahoma on July 26, 1932, to Bert and Nina Taylor.  She attended Elementary and High School in Kaw City where she graduated with honors as the class Salutatorian in 1950. During her time there she worked in the school library for five years, was nominated for and went to All State for the American Legion for Girls.  Rose continued her education at a business school in Denver,...

Leonard Ivan Engle, Jr. was born on July 2, 1959 to Louise and Leonard Ivan Engle, Sr. He grew up riding bikes, fishing nearby ponds and adventuring with his several siblings, cousins, and friends in his small community of Newkirk, Oklahoma. His teen years included working at the local tire shop and tinkering around with cars and motorcycles as well as spending time with his uncles. Family and friends meant everything to him, even at a young age. As he transitioned into a man he took on a...

Jerry L. Wood, 81, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, died on Friday, September 2, 2022. Jerry was born November 22, 1941, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma to Floyd E. Wood, Sr. and Hettie M. (Gregory) Wood.  After school he helped set up and manage several Safeway Grocery stores for many years.  He had many interests and hobbies, but his favorite things to do were spend time with family and friends, go fishing, and play pool. Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Diana Wood,...

  Vergil Eugene Atkins Sr, resident of Red Rock, Oklahoma passed away at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He was 62 years of age. Vergil was born on February 27, 1960, to Baxter Davis and Virgie Rachel (Wildbird) Atkins. He was a member of the Otoe Missouria Tribe and of the Pigeon Clan.   Vergil grew up and attended school in Red Rock, Oklahoma. On January 21, 1982, Vergil married Laetitia Breslin in Noble County. He was employed with Kay...

Jo Ann Sharp passed away August 27, 2022, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, she was 89.  Jo Ann was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on October 30, 1932, to Curtis Alexander and Vera Beatrice (Roe) Glass. She was the youngest of 5 children.  Jo Ann attended Pawnee High School. She married the love of her life G.W. “Dub” Spurgeon on February 26, 1949, and to this union was born two children, Larry Eugene, and Susan Lyn.  They made their home in Pawnee where Jo Ann enjoyed...

Our beloved matriarch Lilia O Puzon departed this life on Saturday August 27,2022. Lilia Vailoces Oracoy Puzon was born December 2 1925, in the small island of Bindoy Negros Oriental, Philippines. Lilia was an amazing wife, very supportive, giving and very loving mother and great grand mother. She was a devout Roman Catholic and Parishioner at Saint Vincent Ferrer Church in Bindoy Negros Oriental Philippines and at St Ann’s Catholic Church in Shidler Oklahoma U.S.A. A member of...