Jan 17, 2021

Bernard Keith Behara passed on January 17, 2021. He was born on August 17, 1938, in Ponca City to Bernard and Claudine Behara. To his aunts, uncles, and some cousins he was affectionately known as Bernard Keith to differentiate him from his father. Keith learned the value of hard work and labor on both of his grandfathers' farms at...

Jan 16, 2021

Jim Adam Black passed away Saturday, January 16th, 2021 at the age of 63 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.  He was born in Monrovia, California on January 14th, 1958 to Minnie Harris and Dwain Black.

Jim grew up in various areas, from California to Germany and a few places in-between.  He had many accomplishments during his brief time...

Jan 14, 2021

Hazel Diane Headman

Hazel Diane Headman joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at the age of 83 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  Her life on earth began in Pawnee, Oklahoma on May 25, 1937 when she joined her parents, Beatrice (Pappan) and Albert Makescry, Sr.

Hazel grew up in the Ponca...

Jan 14, 2021

Jacquelyne Nadine (Atkins) Deere. Passed away on January 14, 2021in Oklahoma City at the age of 71. She entered life in Pawnee, Oklahoma on March 16, 1949. Her parents are Baxter Davis and Virgie Rachel (Wildbird) Atkins.  She grew up in Red Rock. She attended Haskell Indian Nations University where she met my dad Larry Deere.  Later she attended N.O.C, where she...

Jan 12, 2021

Virgie M. Haines longtime Ponca City resident died on January 6, 2021 at the Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center. She was 89 years old.

Virgie was born on November 25, 1931 at Dexter, KS, the daughter of Aaron McCord Haines and Pearl Elizabeth (Gallaton) Haines. Her family moved to Fairfax, OK when Virgie was 5 years...

Jan 11, 2021

Maxine Louise Hockenbury 93, of Ponca City, Oklahoma died Monday, January 11, 2021, at Via Christie Nursing Home. Maxine was born June 22, 1927 in Hominy, Oklahoma to Lloyd and Edna Jenkins.

She was educated in Newkirk, Oklahoma. Maxine married Kenneth E. Hockenbury in Ark City, Kansas on October 12, 1946. The couple met during WW2.  Together...

Jan 11, 2021

Ross Lynn Scott, 85, of Newkirk, passed away January 11, 2021. Lynn was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on October 12, 1935 to Robert Wendell and Ida Mae (Gibbs) Scott. He attended OK Rural School, then graduated from Newkirk High School in 1953. He went on to graduate from Arkansas City Junior College in 1955 and Oklahoma State University...

Jan 9, 2021

On Saturday, January 9, 2021, our beloved husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa, Tyrone Poore, began his journey home.

Tyrone was born January 23, 1947 in Ponca City to Sidney and Jeanette (Primeaux) Poorhorse. He was a member of the Ponca Tribe and graduated from Marland School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force on...

Jan 5, 2021

Kelly Gammon, our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Sister passed away on January 5, 2021. She was born November 17, 1964 in Ponca City, OK to Corky and Patricia Kelly Gammon.

Celebration of life service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2021 in the Connect Church with Pastor Mark Brusch officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the...

Jan 5, 2021

Kimberlie Lane Grass, Sr July 31, 1960 - January 5, 2021 Kim Grass, Sr. age 60 passed from this life on the morning of Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Grass residence in the Bressie Community. Kim was born July 31, 1960 in Pawnee, OK as the youngest child of Charlie and Martha (Williams) Grass. He attended Chilocco Indian...

Jan 2, 2021

John Wilson of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away on Jan 2, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jan 2, 2021

Brian Gene Goddard passed from this life on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the young age of 44.  He started his journey in Ponca City, Oklahoma on August 4, 1976 with his parents, Billy Gene and Susie Goddard.

Brian grew up in the Newkirk area attending Newkirk Public School and graduated high school in 1992.  In March...

Jan 2, 2021

Daryl Thomas Youngbear graced the earth with his presence on August 15, 1975 and peacefully left surrounded by family on January 2nd, 2021.

He was born in Ponca City, OK to Thomasine Grass-Blueback and Fred Youngbear.  He attended elementary and middle school in Newkirk, OK then graduated from Ponca City high school in 1995. He studied culinary arts...

Jan 1, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Victoria Glynn Long, 70, of Pawhuska, OK. She was born in Staten Island, NY June 5, 1950 to John Fredrick James and Lucille Glynn (Stroud) James.  She graduated from St. Peters Girls High School in Staten Island in 1968. She graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK in 1972.

Dec 31, 2020

Janet Ruth Sindelar, 69, of Ponca City, Ok, passed away on December 31, 2020. Janet was born to parents Arley and Zella DeArmon, on December 17, 1951 in Ponca City, OK. Janet graduated from Ponca City High School in 1969. She then worked for numerous companies and organizations in various locations in the midwestern US. Janet enjoyed spending time...

Dec 30, 2020

Wanda Sue Behara passed on December 30, 2020.  She was born on August 19, 1946, to Charles and Bonneta Hill in Ponca City.  She spent all but three years of her life in Ponca City, attending McCord Elementary, Garfield Elementary, East Jr. High, and graduating from Ponca City Senior High School in 1964.  Sue's first job was at Midwest...

Dec 29, 2020

Nancy Feathers, 82, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 29, 2020. She entered this world on February 12, 1938 in Bartlesville, OK, born to Gerald E. Marsh and Aillene E. Marsh. She is survived by her children Gracie Klinger of Tahlequah Ok, Gerrie Johnson of Sandsprings Ok, Lewis Johnson and his wife Cecile Johnson...

Dec 28, 2020

Helen Jean Roland, long life resident of Ponca City, passed away Monday, December 28th, 2020, at Tulsa Hillcrest Medical Center. She was 86 years of age.

The funeral service, will be held at 10:00 AM at Grace Memorial Chapel Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 with the Rev. Jonathan Roland. Pastor of New Testament Christian Center in...

Dec 27, 2020

Brandon, 38, of Ponca City passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 27th in his sleep. His family is shocked and devastated by this loss. A celebration of life service will be held at 10am January 7th at Grace Memorial Funeral Home with Minister Cindy Riedel officiating. Brandon was born on September 8th, 1982 to Alan and Susan Altman in...

Dec 27, 2020

Charles A. Thibault, longtime resident of Newkirk, OK, died December 27, 2020 at the age of 66 years young. Born April 28, 1954 in Dodgeville, WI to Dorothy Margaret Sikhart and Charles Francis Thibault. Charles, best known as “Chuck” to friends and family, could be found mostly out at the lake or his favorite fishing spot or in his...