Jul 26, 2023

 

 

Violet Josephine Reed, age 101, resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 26, 2023. While in her home, she peacefully passed surrounded by loved ones.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 31, 2023 at Providence Baptist Church, 1301 E. Bradley, Ponca...

Jul 25, 2023

 

Kenneth Franklin Wallace went to his heavenly home on July 25, 2023.  He was born November 15, 1929 to Oscar and Jane Crisp Wallace.  He grew up in many places including Kaw City, Braman, and Ponca City, OK and California.

Kenneth went to high school in Ponca city.  That is where he met his wife, Doris.

Kenneth joined the...

Jul 24, 2023

Rhea Delrayne Green, 39, passed away peacefully at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma surrounded by family on July 24, 2023.

Rhea was born in Ark City, KS on April 28, 1984, to Darrell and Rencie Green. She grew up and attended schools in Ark City. Rhea worked various jobs throughout her life and loved making new friends. She...

Jul 24, 2023

Cylenia (Warrior) Clark, 49, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother,  was called to her eternal resting place on July 24, 2023 in Ponca City.  She entered this world on January 3, 1974 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Clement and Nelcine (Roughface) Warrior. In her spare time, Cylenia enjoyed beading, gardening, and cooking meat pies.

She is survived by her husband...

Jul 16, 2023

 

Gary Burris, 66, passed away on July 16, 2023, in Claremore, Oklahoma.  He was born on October 7, 1956, in Arkansas City, KS to Harold and Bobby Jane Burris.

  After attending school at Chiloco, he joined the US Marine Corps in 1974 and then went on to marry Gladys Roughface on November 19, 1982.  Later, in December of 1991...

Jul 14, 2023

Earl S Howe IV, 34, passed away July14, 2023.

Earl was born on January 2, 1989 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Earl "Trey" Howe III and Ruth Mendoza Butler. Paternal grandson of Earl Howe Jr and Deloyce and Mike Decorah. Maternal grandson of Roman Butler and Juanita Kelley. He was a member of the Ponca Tribe and was also of Otoe...

Jul 14, 2023

 

Gwenneth Ruth Beck Thompson passed away July, 14, 2023 at Shawn Manor in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was 96. She was the oldest child of Abner and Pearl Pfrimmer Beck. She was born August 10, 1926, on the Paul Ford farm south of Billings, Oklahoma. At the age of two she moved with her family to the Bressie Community...

Jul 11, 2023

Jul 9, 2023

Debra is going to be cremated and have a memorial service at a later date.

Jul 8, 2023

Connie Kay (Sanders) Erickson, passed away on July 8, 2023 after complications due to an extended fight with breast cancer.

She was born August 29, 1965 in Ponca City Medical Center to Alta Jean (Wear) and Leeland Roy Sanders. She was the eldest child for Alta and the 2nd daughter for Leeland.

Connie attended Roosevelt Elementary, East Jr. High, and...

Jul 7, 2023

Shirley Pride, 81, beloved mother and nanny, was called to her eternal resting place on July 7, 2023. She entered this world on February 26, 1942 in Brownfield, Texas born to Jessie and Zelma (McBride) Ingram.

Shirley was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also loved her furbaby Odie Ray. Shirley also made...

Jul 3, 2023

Dee Anne Ruggs was born December 1, 1954 in Oklahoma City, OK, and passed July 3, 2023 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 68.  She grew up in a loud and happy home with her parents, Johnnie Melvin Parnell and Marva Leeta (Sanders) Parnell, and her 3 siblings.  During this time, she acquired her love for music, dance, and...

Jul 2, 2023

 

Andrew R. Warrior passed from this life on July 2, 2023 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

He was happily welcomed to this life by his parents Leroy Jess Warrior Sr. and Estilline LittleStandingBuffalo Warrior on April 23, 1957. He served his country by joining the Navy and was honorably discharged. Like his Lord, he was a framing carpenter, a vocation...

Jul 2, 2023

 

Freddie Aaron Others Sr., also known as “Big Dog”, 73, passed away in Ponca City at home surrounded by family on July 2, 2023.

Freddie was born on July 6, 1949 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to the late Marvin and Christine Blueback Raise the Other. He was a member of the Ponca Tribe and his Ponca Indian Name was Nizhapawah...

Jun 28, 2023

Julie Flager, 69, beloved Mother, Grandma, and Sister was called to her eternal resting place on June 28, 2023. She entered this world on August 2, 1953, in Pittsburg, Kansas. Born to Eddie J. Hickman and Bertha E. (Lee) Hickman, she would eventually be the eldest of 7 siblings. Julie spent most of her youth in Cushing, Oklahoma, and graduated...

Jun 27, 2023

 

A beloved Nana, mother, daughter and sister, Holly Pickett Hunt passed away on June 27th 2023. Holly was born December 24th, 1972 to Johnny Pickett and Julia Whitestar Pickett in Pawnee OK. She was an outgoing, friendly and giving person. She was a joy to be around and known for her kindness and heart her of gold. She enjoyed...

Jun 19, 2023

 

Audrey D. Wood was born June 11, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to Leo George Erne and Beverly Ann Stewart. She moved around a bit growing up and at 15 years old, ended in Winfield, Kansas living with her Grannie (Velma), where she met Lawton in early 1968 during his Senior year of High School. He was working at the...

Jun 15, 2023

 

Dr. Sherman Bold Warrior, Ee-Eh Mon-Thin member of the Thi-Xi-Da Clan, was born on July 25, 1946 to Sylvester Lombard Warrior and Violet Whitestar Warrior in Pawnee, Oklahoma.  He passed away on Wednesday June 15, 2023.  Dr. Bold Warrior was a devout follower of his Ponca spiritual beliefs, teachings, and customs. He was fluent in the Ponca language which he...

Jun 14, 2023

 

Katye Ann Pappan, a sister, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on June 14th, 2023 at the age of 71. Katye was born in Ponca City, OK on September 24th, 1951 to John and Faye Turner.  She spent her childhood in the same city and went on to graduate from high school in 1969. Katye lived a fulfilling life as a home...

Jun 11, 2023