All Obituaries

Georgiana Christine Cornell passed on from this world Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 65 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.  She began her journey on Sunday, January 16, 1955 born to George H and Vivian (Horsechief Eagle) Cornell also in Ponca City. She grew up in the Ponca City area graduating from PoHi in ’73.  She then obtained some college course work from North Western in Alva, Okla. as well as Northern Oklahoma College in Tonkawa, Okla.  Georgiana enjoyed working...

Talbert “TC” Cole peacefully left this earth and entered the gates of Heaven on September 9, 2020 at the age of 59.  He was born on August 16, 1961in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Gilbert Jr and Florence (CallsHim) Cole. TC resided in Ponca City all his life.  He graduated from Ponca City High School in 1980.  He then went to Okmulgee Tech to earn his certificate in auto mechanics.  TC worked at the Ponca Tribe Blue Star Casino and various other jobs with the...

Kenneth Fields passed away on Sep 5, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Phyllis Brooks passed away in Wichita at the age of 51 on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 12:31pm.  She was born on Saturday, May 31, 1969 at 12:31pm in Ponca City to Vernon Sr and Conelious Brooks.  Phyllis was the middle child of their union. Growing up in Newkirk, Phyllis attended the Newkirk public schools, graduating from Newkirk High School in 1987.  She welcomed her only child, a beautiful baby girl, in 1994.  She worked at UPS in Ponca City for 9 years before...

Dennis “Bruce” Carriger, 73, peacefully passed away at his home in Skiatook, OK on September 2, 2020 with his wife and his sister at his side after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on August 1, 1947 to Walt and Pearl Carriger in Blackwell, OK. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Pearl Carriger, his older brother Fred P Williamson, Jr., father-in-law John M. Cochran, brother-in-laws, Edward Kennon and Bradley Davis, sister-in-law, Margaret Williamson....

Mona Woodrome, 77, beloved Mother, grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 29, 2020, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 26, 1943, in Duncan, Oklahoma, born to Clem Ray and Grace Lee Crenshaw Varvil. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September4, 2020 in Grace Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jack Adams officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery of Ponca City, OK. Visitation will be held Thursday,...

Robert Hodges, 74, beloved Brother, and Uncle was called to his eternal resting place on August 28, 2020, in Marland. He entered this world on January 19, 1946, in Goodland, Kansas, born to Clyde E. and Freda M Benoit Hodges. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City with Pastor Mark Meador officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020, from 1 p.m. to...

  Rhonda Golay, 56, beloved Mother, Grandmother and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 23, 2020, in Midwest City, OK. She entered this world on December 17, 1963, in Ponca City, OK, born to Buster W. and Bonnie L. Lott Golay. Memorial Celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 28, 2020, at Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City, OK with Pastor Chris Appel officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca...

Sally D. Gayton died surrounded by her loving family, her daughter Marjorie Sanchez-Meade and Son-In-Law Michael Meade, early Sunday Afternoon, August 23, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Tonkawa, OK.  Sally had been fighting Ovarian Cancer and became too weak for Chemotherapy treatments. She was 84 years old. The daughter of William and Ruth Helen (Waters) Overland, Sally was born November 30, 1935 at Pawnee Indian Hospital. She grew up in White Eagle, married Aaron Gayton and had...

Elaine Sue Dailey Huch, 68, was received into our Lord’s arms August 21st 2020, Elaine was a woman not easily forgotten. From her work with the Otoe Missouria tribe’s suicide prevention program, she would ensure those during their darkest moments of despair that there is hope. Her love and pride for her people, culture, and beliefs was a driving force for her service to give back, guiding younger generations, helping to keep native customs alive. Elaine served as MSPI Project...