Ponca City, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ponca City, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
Recent Obituaries
Earl Howe IV
Jul 14, 2023
Earl S Howe IV, 34, passed away July14, 2023.
Earl was born on January 2, 1989 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Earl "Trey" Howe III and Ruth Mendoza Butler. Paternal grandson of Earl Howe Jr and Deloyce and Mike Decorah. Maternal grandson of Roman Butler and Juanita Kelley. He was a member of the Ponca Tribe and was also of Otoe...
Gwenneth Thompson
Jul 14, 2023
Gwenneth Ruth Beck Thompson passed away July, 14, 2023 at Shawn Manor in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was 96. She was the oldest child of Abner and Pearl Pfrimmer Beck. She was born August 10, 1926, on the Paul Ford farm south of Billings, Oklahoma. At the age of two she moved with her family to the Bressie Community...
Debra Warrior
Jul 9, 2023
Debra is going to be cremated and have a memorial service at a later date.
Connie Erickson
Jul 8, 2023
Connie Kay (Sanders) Erickson, passed away on July 8, 2023 after complications due to an extended fight with breast cancer.
She was born August 29, 1965 in Ponca City Medical Center to Alta Jean (Wear) and Leeland Roy Sanders. She was the eldest child for Alta and the 2nd daughter for Leeland.
Connie attended Roosevelt Elementary, East Jr. High, and...
Shirley Evelyn Pride
Jul 7, 2023
Shirley Pride, 81, beloved mother and nanny, was called to her eternal resting place on July 7, 2023. She entered this world on February 26, 1942 in Brownfield, Texas born to Jessie and Zelma (McBride) Ingram.
Shirley was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also loved her furbaby Odie Ray. Shirley also made...
Dee Anne Ruggs
Jul 3, 2023
Dee Anne Ruggs was born December 1, 1954 in Oklahoma City, OK, and passed July 3, 2023 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 68. She grew up in a loud and happy home with her parents, Johnnie Melvin Parnell and Marva Leeta (Sanders) Parnell, and her 3 siblings. During this time, she acquired her love for music, dance, and...
Andrew (Andy) Warrior
Jul 2, 2023
Andrew R. Warrior passed from this life on July 2, 2023 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
He was happily welcomed to this life by his parents Leroy Jess Warrior Sr. and Estilline LittleStandingBuffalo Warrior on April 23, 1957. He served his country by joining the Navy and was honorably discharged. Like his Lord, he was a framing carpenter, a vocation...
Freddie Aaron Others
Jul 2, 2023
Freddie Aaron Others Sr., also known as “Big Dog”, 73, passed away in Ponca City at home surrounded by family on July 2, 2023.
Freddie was born on July 6, 1949 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to the late Marvin and Christine Blueback Raise the Other. He was a member of the Ponca Tribe and his Ponca Indian Name was Nizhapawah...
Julia Flager
Jun 28, 2023
Julie Flager, 69, beloved Mother, Grandma, and Sister was called to her eternal resting place on June 28, 2023. She entered this world on August 2, 1953, in Pittsburg, Kansas. Born to Eddie J. Hickman and Bertha E. (Lee) Hickman, she would eventually be the eldest of 7 siblings. Julie spent most of her youth in Cushing, Oklahoma, and graduated...
Holly Linette Hunt
Jun 27, 2023
A beloved Nana, mother, daughter and sister, Holly Pickett Hunt passed away on June 27th 2023. Holly was born December 24th, 1972 to Johnny Pickett and Julia Whitestar Pickett in Pawnee OK. She was an outgoing, friendly and giving person. She was a joy to be around and known for her kindness and heart her of gold. She enjoyed...
Audrey Wood
Jun 19, 2023
Audrey D. Wood was born June 11, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to Leo George Erne and Beverly Ann Stewart. She moved around a bit growing up and at 15 years old, ended in Winfield, Kansas living with her Grannie (Velma), where she met Lawton in early 1968 during his Senior year of High School. He was working at the...
Dr. Sherman Bold Warrior
Jun 15, 2023
Dr. Sherman Bold Warrior, Ee-Eh Mon-Thin member of the Thi-Xi-Da Clan, was born on July 25, 1946 to Sylvester Lombard Warrior and Violet Whitestar Warrior in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He passed away on Wednesday June 15, 2023. Dr. Bold Warrior was a devout follower of his Ponca spiritual beliefs, teachings, and customs. He was fluent in the Ponca language which he...
Katye Ann Pappan
Jun 14, 2023
Katye Ann Pappan, a sister, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 14th, 2023 at the age of 71. Katye was born in Ponca City, OK on September 24th, 1951 to John and Faye Turner. She spent her childhood in the same city and went on to graduate from high school in 1969. Katye lived a fulfilling life as a home...
Emmitt Evans Primeaux, Jr.
May 31, 2023
Emmitt Primeaux, 76, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on May 31, 2023. He entered this world on September 5, 1946 in Pawnee, Oklahoma born to Emmitt Sr. and Isabel (NewMoon) Primeaux. He enjoyed going to casinos and just having a good time enjoying life. Emmitt served in the Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.
Those left...
Glay-dah Zii Sfragidas
May 31, 2023
Glay-dah Zii Cole Sfragidas has gone to heaven. He was only 2 years old. He was born on January 25, 2021 at the hospital in Ponca City. He was the son of Chris George Sfragidas and Miriah Cole Sfragidas. He enjoyed playing with his cars and trucks and always wanted to play ball. He also enjoyed watching paw patrol and...
JoArlena McCallick
May 30, 2023
JoArlena McCallick, born in Ponca City, OK on August 9th, 1954, passed away peacefully at her home on May 30th, 2023, at the age of 68. She was a beloved sister and aunt who brought immense joy to her family. JoArlena enjoyed diamond painting, reading her Bible, and watching soap operas; which she enjoyed discussing with anyone who would listen. JoArlena...
Elaine Primeaux
May 30, 2023
Elaine Eleanor (Eagle) Primeaux, 63, passed away in Ponca City, Oklahoma on May 30, 2023.
Elaine was born on August 4, 1959, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Hebert Russell Eagle and Esther (Hardman) Eagle. She attended school in Ponca City and was a member of the Ponca Tribe. Later she went to work for Conoco and maintained employment for around 17...




