Nov 16, 2022

Joseph Glen Stolhand passed away on ­­­­November 16, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Saint Simeon’s Senior Living Community, Nursing Home and Rehab, following an unsuccessful battle with multiple cancers. He was born on July 1, 1943, in Ponca City Oklahoma. His parents Mary (Burge ) and Harold Stolhand preceded him in death. He is survived by his son Bret(Melissa)...

Nov 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Ratliff on November 15th 2022 at the age of 79. Surrounded by family, she passed early morning during a light snowfall, and leaves her family and friends to mourn.

Born in Cleveland, OK, Marie spent her early years working in a little café in...

Nov 6, 2022

Virgle Odell Taylor,90, went to his heavenly home surrounded by family, on November 6, 2022.  Virgle was born to Homer Sydney Taylor and Bettie Kathrine (Grinder)Taylor on August 19,1932, in Huntsville, Arkansas. He attended school in both Comanche and Ponca City, Oklahoma. He Began his career with the Ponca City Fire Department in 1951.  Later in 1952 he took...

Nov 6, 2022

Howard Ellsworth Todome, Jr. entered into his heavenly home on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the age of 64 in Tulsa, OK.

Jr. was born on April 20, 1958, to Howard Ellsworth Todome, Sr. and Myra (Yellowfish) Burgess in Butte, Montana.  He was raised in Lawrence, Kansas.

He graduated from Riverside Indian School, excelling in...

Nov 4, 2022

Karen Sue Rhoades, our precious wife, mother, grandmother, and sister joined her parents in heaven on November 4, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Karen was born in Ponca City, OK on May 23, 1952, to Clyde & Freda (Benoit) Hodges. Karen’s early childhood years were spent in Ponca City, OK then the family moved to Fort Morgan,...

Nov 3, 2022

Our beloved grand mother Henrietta Lucille Allen, ended her journey of life and entered into heaven on the morning of November 3rd, 2022. Henrietta was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death and entered into the afterlife peacefully after a long battle with her health. She was 64 years old.

Henrietta was born...

Oct 29, 2022

Clara Furber, 92, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on October 29, 2022. She entered this world on October 1, 1930, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, born to Loyd Sylvester Myers and Emma Caroline Kitchen Myers.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in the Tonkawa Odd Fellows Cemetery...

Oct 26, 2022

Harold Kihega, Sr. age 84 beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called home to heaven on October 26, 2022.  He was known by his friends and family as Red. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Ponca City, OK.  He was born to Richard and Bernice (Saunders) Kihega. He is survived by his wife of 64...

Oct 25, 2022

Sharon Kay (Cerre) Bianco of White Eagle passed away on October 25, 2022.  She was 76.

Sharon was born on June 14,1946 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Marvin and Marion (McDugan) Cerre.  She grew up in the White Eagle area and attended the White Eagle Schools and the Chilocco Indian School. She had lived in California and Arizona...

Oct 19, 2022

Benjamin Waters, Jr. of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away on Oct 19, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 17, 2022

Donald L. Bayer, 80, beloved Father, and Brother was called to his eternal resting place on October 17, 2022. He entered this world on November 10, 1941, in Garden City, Kansas born to Joseph Adam Bayer and Margaret Ellen Gatlin Bayer.

Celebration of Life services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 28, 2022, in the Grace...

Oct 16, 2022

Shadrach Buffalohead, 39, beloved brother and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on October 16, 2022. He entered this world on January 5, 1983 in Pawnee, Oklahoma born to Chauncey Ray and Grace Buffalohead. He attended Ponca City Schools. In his spare time, Shadrach enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, as well as working out...

Oct 13, 2022

Harold Jason Laughlin Jr., 72, of Ponca City, went on to be with the Lord on Thursday October 13th, 2022. Jason was born on February 18th, 1950, the son of Harold J. Laughlin Sr. and Clemmie A. Vest.

Jason joined the Navy in 1971 where he served as a Hospital Corpsman on the U.S.S. Anchorage LSD-36. He...

Oct 13, 2022

Glenda Hemken, 81, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on October 13, 2022. She entered this world on March 1, 1941, in Loveall, OK to Frank and Lela Goodnight.

Funeral services will be held 2 P.M. Wednesday, October19, 2022 at the Northeast Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Melton,pastor officiating with interment to follow in...

Oct 4, 2022

Verna JoAnn Rhodd passed away on October 4, 2022 at her home in Ponca City, Oklahoma.  She was born July 14, 1955 and reached the age of 67.  Verna was born to Vernon Louis Rhodd Sr. and Barbara Lee (Roy) Rhodd in Pawnee, Oklahoma.  Verna was raised by her two grandmothers Theadosia Little Standing Buffalo Roberson and Aline Little...

Oct 2, 2022

Miklo Wyatt Taylor was born on September 24, 2022 at Alliance Health in Ponca City, Oklahoma at 6:25pm. He was life flighted to St. Francis Children’s Hospital to the NICU. He was our surprise from the beginning. Jesus accepted him into his arms on October 2, 2022 at 11:03pm.

He was preceded in death by Great Grandpa...

Sep 28, 2022

Doyle Wayne Houston went home to his heavenly father in the early morning hours of September 28, 2022.  He was 87 years old.

Doyle, the youngest of seven children, was born at his family home near Vian, Ok on September 8, 1935 to Ben and Kate Warneke Houston.  He grew up in Vian attending Box Country School...

Sep 21, 2022

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...

Sep 19, 2022

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...

Sep 19, 2022

Ronda Lynn Carithers, 48, resident of Lakewood CA, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2022.

Ronda was born in Indio, CA, on April 27, 1974.  The youngest daughter of the late Tommy and Venna Carithers.

Ronda grew up and attended school in Ponca City, OK.  She had an amazing smile, spunk, and an...