Jun 29, 2022

Theresa L. Anderson,53, of Shidler, passed away on June 29, 2022.   Theresa was born to Ivan David and Vicki Ann Phillips Anderson on February 21, 1969, in Garden City, Kansas.

She grew up in Kansas, Germany, and Georgia and attended Long county high school in Georgia.  After completing school Theresa worked a little bit of everywhere, later...

Jun 29, 2022

D. Rodney Shupe, 76, passed away at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home in Blackwell, Oklahoma on June 29, 2022, after a battle with lung cancer.

He was born on September 8, 1945, in Blackwell to A.W. and Clara (Fisher) Shupe. He attended Blackwell Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1963.

Rod was drafted for...

Jun 23, 2022

Mary Benedicta Littlewalker Butler,84, passed away June 23, 2022, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mary was the daughter of Newman Littlewalker, Sr, and his wife Clara Mehojah on January 30, 1938, in Kaw City, Oklahoma. As a child she took piano lessons for five years from Mrs. Julia Hunt and used this talent both in school and locally at...

Jun 23, 2022

Roland “Cochise” NoEar, 47, “Wazhinga-Zi” (Yellowbird), was born on February 11, 1975 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Salina and Howard Todome. Cochise made his journey to the spirit world on June 23, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Cochise was a champion grass, fancy, and straight dancer who traveled all across the United States and Canada to powwow and...

Jun 19, 2022

Vincent Warrior of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away on Jun 19, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 17, 2022

Tim Herrington, a resident of Ponca City, died June 16, 2022 at his residence. He was 74.

Tim attended Ponca City Schools, graduating in 1965. He married Kathleen (Kathy) Marye Porter on December 21, 1985. They lived in various cities in Oklahoma: Harrah, Muskogee, and Ponca City.

He served his country in the Army: 1st...

Jun 16, 2022

Carol was born on March 29, 1943, in Williamsport, PA to George and Dorothy Thatcher.  She was the eldest of three children.  The family traveled frequently due to George’s Naval career.  She spoke fondly of childhood memories living in Guam and San Diego.  The family moved to Kansas when she was in high school and that’s where she met...

Jun 16, 2022

Bucky Dewayne Hughes, 55, beloved son and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on June 16, 2022. He entered this world on March 22, 1967 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Bucky and Mary Hughes. He enjoyed trains, live trapping, and hunting in his early years. Most of all he loved his dog, Bear.

He is...

Jun 9, 2022

Michelle O'Quain, 51, mother, daughter, sister, and beep beep, has finally won her fight against cancer and is resting peacefully as of June 9th, 2022. She was born in Sulphur, Louisiana to Leo and Connie O'Quain on June 23rd, 1970. The family moved several times, calling many locations in Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Arkansas home. She continued her travels as...

Jun 6, 2022

George Venable was born to George and Katherine Venable on August 22, 1943, and he departed this life on June 6, 2022.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2022 in Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City with Pastor Truman Ferguson officiating. Interment will following the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ponca City,...

Jun 4, 2022

TOM DAVID HAMPTON

10-8-54 TO 6-4-22

Tom was born in Miami-Dade, Florida to Juanita “Barbara” Seabolt and Collis Vernon Collins.  He was raised in Garden Grove, California by Barbara and Raymond Hampton.  Tom went to Santiago Schools in Orange County.  In high school he acquired his love of cooking through a chef class.  He would...

Jun 3, 2022

Gordon David Sanders, 65, of Ponca City has gone to heaven.  He was born on January 23, 1957, in Ponca City the son of Charles Gordon Sanders and Margarette Pairilee (Eaton) Sanders.  He attended school in Tonkawa where he played football.  He married the love of his life, Scheryl Whittenburg on October 29, 1977.  They raised their...

May 29, 2022

Willard Thomas “Bill” Clark passed away on May 29, 2022 at Willowhaven Nursing Home at the age of 92. He was born March 10, 1930 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Will and Sarah (McDonald) Clark. He attended school there in Clarksburg and moved to Oklahoma in 1968 where he met Georgia Mae Donald and the two were married. Together...

May 29, 2022

Ralph “Jay” Louis Marcus, Jr., 58, of Ponca City, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on May 29, 2022. He was born to Addie and Ralph Marcus, Sr. on August 24, 1963 in Sells, Arizona. Ralph grew up in Phoenix and attended Phoenix Indian High School where he graduated in 1981. He lived life the...

May 25, 2022

Richard Calvin Behar, age 93 and life-long resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, died on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center, West Haven, Connecticut. Richard was born in Ponca City on March 31, 1929 to Eunice Lorene King and Ross Chester Behar. His paternal grandparents, John Claude and Mary Catherine "Minnie" Behar participated in the Cherokee...

May 22, 2022

John L. Coble, 79, beloved Husband, father, and grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on May 22, 2022. He entered this world on December 23, 1942 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. born to Alfred Luther Coble and Mary Jannetta (Kindrick) Coble. He met Cecelia May Pepper and the two were wed on September 22, 1962 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Johnny enjoyed...

May 22, 2022

Robert Martin, Sr. “Hozok” of Ponca City, Oklahoma, left this world on May 22, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at Integris Baptist Hospital surrounded by his family.  He was 65 years young. He entered this gracious world on February 25,  1957. He resided in Ponca City with his beloved wife LouAnn Biggoose Martin, where they began their family of...

May 19, 2022

Bob Sherbon went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 18, 2022 at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 92 years of age at the time of his passing.

Bob was born on October 26, 1929 in Arkansas City, Kansas during Arkalalah to Lily Rose (Leach) Sherbon and Julius John Sherbon. He was...

May 19, 2022

Marla Annette (Roberts) Schauf went to be with her savior on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness.

Marla was born on March 31, 1939, in Durant, Oklahoma to James and Mildred (Jenkins) Roberts.  After the death of her father in WW2, her family moved to Denison, TX, where...

May 15, 2022

Perry Joe “Chief” Arkeketa of WhiteEagle, Okla. made his journey to be with our lord, on Sunday, May 15th 2022.

Perry was born March 12, 1967 in Pawnee, Okla to Alfred, Sr (Deceased) and Clairene Arkeketa. He completed his education in 1987 graduating from Riverside Indian School. Known as a natural born athlete he excelled on the...