Ponca City, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ponca City, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
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George White
Jun 26, 2024
George Timothy White passed away the last week of June 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love music and strength born to Eulala Runningafterarrow TwoBabies.
George was a man of many talents and passions. He played music with his cousin, Batise Jones in a band called Bodock that brought joy to all who listened. He also had a black belt in...
Sherdain Jackson
Jun 26, 2024
“Sherry” Sherdain Jackson, passed on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024. Born August 31st, 1949, to Floyd and Barbara Thompson in Ponca City with brothers, Chester “Corky” Thompson, and Clayton Thompson in the home.
Surviving her are nieces and nephews, Ivan Thompson, Paul Thompson, Lori Thompson, Rebecca Bouchard, and Francis Smith.
Also, her cousins, Jody and Jack McBride, Dewayne McBride, James McBride, Janie “Gussy”...
Sharon Stephens
Jun 26, 2024
Sharon Glynn Kelley Stephens passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 26th, 2024, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was born on April 11th, 1943, in Altus, Oklahoma to Glyn and Maxyne Kelley.
Sharon married Michael Alan Stephens on December 9th, 1978, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She worked and lived in Ponca City, Oklahoma for most of her...
Lloyd Dale Bentley
Jun 26, 2024
Lloyd Dale Bentley, 70, of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed peacefully in his sleep on June 26, 2024 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Known by everyone as Dale, was born September 29, 1953 to Lloyd "Bud" and Ethel Sue (Martin) Bentley in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Ponca City would become home for the small Bentley family, later blessing Dale as a big brother with a...
Lillie (Janie) Robinson
Jun 24, 2024
Lillie (Janie) Robinson, 75, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and granny great, entered heaven’s gates on June 24, 2024. She entered this world on July 28, 1948, in Shidler, OK, born to Andrew and Betty (Vaden) Simmons.
Celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Webb City Church of God, with Pastor Kevin Vogele and Pastor...
William Deibler
Jun 22, 2024
William (Bill) Gilbert Deibler of Newkirk was called home June 22 after a short battle with colon cancer. He was 83 years old.
Bill was born in Manhattan, Kansas on October 18, 1940, to William Gilbert and Leota Mae (Bangert). After graduating from Manhattan High School, he served his country in the US Navy. After his time in the service, he...
Shane Bailey
Jun 21, 2024
Shane Lee Bailey, age 57, from Ponca City, Oklahoma, left this earth on June 19th, 2024.
Shane was born to Donald Ray Bailey and Vickie Dean Crawford. He was the youngest of three children. He grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma but he moved to Fairfax, Oklahoma where he graduated in 1985. He was employed with Osage County Maintenance crew for...
Brian Edmund Phillips
Jun 17, 2024
Brian Edmund Phillips, 52, of Newkirk, Oklahoma, passed away on June 17th, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Brian was born on April 16, 1972, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Marion and Roberta (Buffalohead) Phillips.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and watching TV with his dog Lil Bit. But most of all, he loved to spend time with his children and...
Gary Dewayne Forbeck
Jun 17, 2024
Gary Dewayne Forbeck, 82, of Newkirk, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2024. Gary was born in Blackwell, OK on February 23, 1942, and was the eldest son of Wayne and Maxine Forbeck. He was raised in Newkirk where he attended school and graduated from Newkirk High School. He began working at a very young age at...
John Kessler
Jun 13, 2024
John Gilbert Kessler, 69, of Ponca City, OK, passed away on June 13, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1954, in Omaha, NE, to the late Henry C. Kessler and Jennie Bloomquist.
John had a deep love for his family and friends. In his free time, he enjoyed playing video games, with his favorites being Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Forza...
Doris Marie Wallace
Jun 10, 2024
Doris Marie Erwin Wallace, 93, of Blackwell, OK passed away on June 10, 2024. Doris was born November 13, 1930, to Claude William Erwin and Cora Alice Doyle Erwin in Towanda, Kansas.
Doris and Kenneth Wallace were united in marriage on July 25, 1951. Kenneth was in the Air Force stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, and Doris flew to Anchorage where they...
Diana Haddock
Jun 4, 2024
.Diana LeRoy Haddock, Mah-Thee, passed from this life Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was 65 years young. Diana was born November 18, 1958, to Henry Logan and Evelyn (Snake) LeRoy in Pawnee, Oklahoma.
She married Francis “Spanky” Haddock, and they had two boys, Ricky LeRoy and Kevin LeRoy. Diana lived a full life that impacted so many blessed people. She...
Thomas Jay Pappan Sr.
Jun 4, 2024
Thomas Jay Pappan, Sr. age 85, was called home on June 4, 2024. Thomas is a proud member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and was born on October 9, 1938 to Leland Pappan Sr. & Bessie Raise the Others Pappan in Pawnee, OK. He was a graduate of Ponca City High School and later joined the army in 1961,...
Waylon Ray Jimboy
May 30, 2024
Waylon Ray Jimboy, 26, born on February 24, 1998, to Carrie and Alan Jimboy, was taken too soon on May 30, 2024, at his home in Tulsa, OK.
Waylon enjoyed playing video games, watching anime, spending time with family and eating. He also loved rotating his tires instead of buying new ones; And changing the wrong brake pads. Lol...
To cherish his...
Clairene Arkeketa
May 30, 2024
Clairene CrazyBear Arkeketa, age 88, was called home to be with our lord and savior on May 30th, 2024. Clairene is a proud member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and was born March 29, 1936, to Nora and Perry CrazyBear of Ponca City. In 1955 Clairene was married to Alfred (T-Bone) Arkeketa and shortly after they had children –...
Bessie Brown
May 29, 2024
Bess Agnes (Phelps) Brown passed into rest on May 29th, 2024. She was residing at Shawn Manor Nursing Home for the final portion of her time with us. Bess was born to her loving parents Robert Earl Phelps and Bessie Agnes (Hawkins) Phelps on April 2nd, 1939 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Bess moved from Ponca City to Tryon, Oklahoma, Carney, Oklahoma,...
Joan Faken
May 26, 2024
Joan Sophronia Ratliff Faken passed on to be with the Lord on May 26th, 2024, in Bloomington, Minnesota. Joan was born to loving parents Lee Thurman Ratliff and Carrie (Smith, Simmons) Ratliff in Ponca City, Oklahoma on December 20th, 1933. Joan grew up in Ponca City, and attended Ponca City schools, graduating in 1952 from Po-High. Shortly after graduating she...
Russell Crawford
May 23, 2024
Russell Crawford graduated with the class of 1981 at Ponca City High School after attending Garfield East Junior High. He was a proud member of the Big Blue Marching band playing the tuba. Russell also dabbled in playing the trumpet.
Russell’s greatest passion was for photography. He was the owner of his own photography business Russell’s Photography, it all started at...
Tony McCombs
May 20, 2024
In loving memory of Tony McCombs, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother who passed away on May 20, 2024, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, at the age of 84. He was born on May 31, 1939, in Fairview, IL, to Charles and Bonnie (Edwards) McCombs.
He was a member of the United States Air Force for 4 years and after his...
Jacob Ramirez
May 18, 2024
Jacob Matthew Ramirez, 31, passed away May 18, 2024 in Enid, Oklahoma. He was born on February 27, 1993, to Yrineo Ismale Ramirez and Jo Elaine (Beebe) Winsett, in Enid, Oklahoma.
Jacob was a masonry bricklayer, a father, and a friend. He took great pride in his native heritage and loved his Tonkawa Tribe. His greatest joy was found in family...