Sep 17, 2023

Janusz Olejniczak, 64, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on September 17, 2023. He entered this world on August 8, 1959 in Wroclaw, Poland, born to Antoni and Krystyna Olejniczak.

In his spare time, Janusz enjoyed fishing, boxing, swimming, and building things out of wood. He also enjoyed going to garage sales with his family...

Sep 16, 2023

 

Joni Cockrum-Thorpe, 72, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on September 16, 2023. She entered this world on October 23, 1950, in Perry, Oklahoma, born to Merle J. Hasenfratz and Elenora M Heppler Hasenfratz.

Joni attended Perry Schools and graduated from Perry in 1968. She met the love of her life Stanley...

Sep 15, 2023

Douglas Dean Tedrow, 61, beloved father, brother, son, and grandfather, passed away at his home on September 15, 2023. He was born on February 1, 1962 in Liberal, Kansas to Larry and Joyce (Smith) Tedrow. He attended school in Morrison, Oklahoma and graduated in 1980.

Douglas worked as a carpenter and enjoyed it as well as hunting, fishing, floating the...

Sep 15, 2023

 

Colton (Colt) Wade Stevens, longtime Ponca City resident passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma with friends and family by his side. He was 30 years of age. Colton was born in Ponca City, OK to Brad Stevens and Robin Rhoten. He grew up in in Ponca City and graduated in 2012. In August 2017 Colton accepted...

Sep 12, 2023

 

Joyce Elaine (nee Isenberg) Presley returned Home on Tuesday September 12, 2023. 

Joyce was born September 24, 1941, in McAllen, Texas to James Wilbert (Jim) and Edith (nee Wilson) Isenberg, both of whom preceded her in death. She was about nine years old when her family settled in Ponca City.  She married Jimmie G. Presley June 10, 1957 in...

Sep 8, 2023

Rupert C. Dailey, Eagle Clan and oldest member of the Otoe Tribe, passed away at his residence on the morning of Friday, September 8, 2023 at the age of 96.

He was born on December 23, 1926 to Dewey and Susie (Caleb) Dailey in Red Rock, Oklahoma. He attended school at Chilocco Indian School and worked briefly as a...

Sep 4, 2023

Shelly Wilhelm, 70, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, was calledto her eternal resting place on September 4, 2023. She entered this world on March 10, 1953, in Pawhuska, OK. Born to Herbert L. Roe and Sharon I. Martin Roe.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Webb City Church of Godwith...

Sep 1, 2023

Sep 1, 2023

Virginia BlueBack Buffalohead was born on July 7, 1935 to Garry BlueBack and Martha FireShaker Blueback at Pawnee Indian Hospital. 

Virginia attended White Eagle School of which she had fond memories and one of those was walking home with friend Suzanne White Eagle with brother Millard Cerre waiting for them.   She then went on to Chilocco Indian School.  Virginia was...

Aug 31, 2023

The family of Brenda Kay Wilson of Ponca City, OK, is saddened to announce her passing on August 31, 2023. Brenda was born on November 8, 1954 in Quantico, Virginia and lived most of her life in Ponca City where she raised her 4 children.

She loved to travel with her family and spend time with her children and grandchildren....

Aug 23, 2023

 

Loucill Knight passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Ponca City, Oklahoma at the age of 96.  Her life began on July 12, 1927, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma with her loving parents George and Agnes (Bay) Auterson.  Loucill grew up with her sister, Sylvia Lee.  When she was 26 years old Loucill married the love of her life, Johnny Knight,...

Aug 14, 2023

 

Anita was born on January 27th, 1959 in Lyons Kansas to Margaret Clark. Anita spent the majority of her childhood in the Ponca City area. She met her husband Scott Lindell at a truck stop and the two were married in Brenham Texas on December 18th 1984. They created a life in West Point, Nebraska where she lived for...

Aug 11, 2023

Ronald Johnson, 87, of Ponca City, was called to his eternal resting place on August 11, 2023. He entered this world on January 10, 1936, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Loyce and Margaret Johnson. He entered the United States Navy in 1956 where he served on the heavy cruiser the USS Newport News

Ron was an avid cattle man...

Aug 6, 2023

 Floyd Lee Cobb was born a tiny little 3-pound bundle to Floyd and Ellen Cobb on August 14, 1954, in Ponca City.   He was greeted and loved by his sisters Brenda, Juanita, and Nadine and one brother Louis. Floyd’s Lord and Savior called him to his heavenly home on August 6, 2023.  

 Floyd attended local schools. At age 19,...

Aug 2, 2023

Claudia Brown Spicer, 92, was born on April 19, 1931 in Pawnee Indian Territory, Oklahoma to Frank “Sugar” Brown, Sr. and Ella Irene Brown. She started her journey to the spirit world on August 2, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Claudia spent her early years in school and traveling with her family. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Claudia would travel...

Aug 1, 2023

 

Mary Reeder, 65, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 1, 2023. She entered this world on January 15, 1958, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Warren and Velora C. Mathews Harrington Jr.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in the First Baptist Church with Pastor Michael...

Jul 31, 2023

Tonner Gene Warrior, a beloved father, brother, and grandpa to Essiah, passed away on July 31, 2023, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Born on November 6, 1980, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Larry and Lucinda Warrior.  

Spending time with his children, friends, and family was Tonner's favorite thing to do. Tonner loved nothing more than being surrounded by the people he held...

Jul 30, 2023

 

Ruthann Greenfield, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 in Broken Arrow, OK. Formerly from Ponca City, OK she was 82.

Ruthann was born September 18, 1940 to Thomas and Winnie Dobson in Hutchinson, KS.  After graduation from Hutchinson High School in 1958, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her...

Jul 26, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jackie Hogan Hall on July 26, 2023, in Tulsa, at the age of 76. Jackie was born in Ponca City on May 11, 1947, to Bill and Wanda Hogan, and was the beloved wife of Richard D. Hall for 59 years.

Jackie was a devoted mother to her children Richard...

Jul 26, 2023

 

Lawrence (Wray) Meek, 86, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on July 26, 2023. He entered this world on October 25, 1936, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Jay Doolin and Gladys Drisel Meek.

Graveside services will be held 10 A.m. Monday, July 31, 2023, at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor John...