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Ponca City, Oklahoma Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ponca City, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas

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Dolores Calls Him

Dolores Calls Him

Mar 16, 2025

Delores Naomi Calls Him, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away at the age of 57 in Omaha, NE.

Delores was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma, and was raised by her devoted father, Rev. George Calls Him Jr, whose influence shaped her strong faith in Jesus and God.

Delores was deeply loved and adored by her late husband, Joseph White Star Sr.,...

Estle Earl Lampe

Estle Earl Lampe

Mar 13, 2025

Estle Earl Lampe, 81, passed away, March 13th, 2025, at his home in Ralston, Oklahoma. Estle was born to Marion Milton Lampe and Virginia (Tracy) Lampe on July 9th, 1943, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

A graveside service will be held to remember Estle at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, at the Ponca City Odd Fellows cemetery with Josh Reese of...

Enrique (Little Ricky) Urbina

Enrique (Little Ricky) Urbina

Mar 8, 2025

Enrique “Little Ricky” Ramon Urbina, Jr. passed away at 19 years old on March 8th, 2025, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. He was a member of the Ponca Tribe.

Little Ricky was born on November 11th, 2005, to Ricky Ramirez Valdez and Martha Elisabet Yahola. Little Ricky grew up in Marland, Oklahoma where he attended Frontier Public Schools in Red Rock, Oklahoma. He...

Della Mae Smith

Della Mae Smith

Mar 8, 2025

Della Mae Smith of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 95.

Della Mae was born in Catoosa, Oklahoma to Jean Benjamin Hamilton and Cirtis Livingston Hamilton on May 20, 1929. She and Hugh Leroy Smith were married in Claremore, Oklahoma on March 27,1948. They were married for 53 years before his passing in...

Thelma Stewart

Thelma Stewart

Mar 6, 2025

Thelma Stewart, 92, beloved Mother, grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 6, 2025. She entered this world on May 29, 1932, in Ponca City, OK, born to Kenneth W. and Beulah L. Shaw Hoogendoorn.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in the Albright United Methodist church, with Pastor Andy Lambel and Mr....

Isaiah BuffaloHead

Isaiah BuffaloHead

Mar 4, 2025

Isaiah Ezra Buffalohead began his journey home to the Star Nation on March 4th, 2025. Isaiah was the oldest of 3 children, his parents are Lawanda Page and Mark Buffalohead, Sr. He was a proud member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma and Jemez Pueblo of New Mexico. Isaiah was an avid sports fan, he loved OU football and was...

Joanna Young Warrior

Joanna Young Warrior

Mar 4, 2025

Joanna Young Warrior, 65, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on March 4, 2025. She entered this world on December 27, 1959, in Pawnee, OK, born to Joseph and Wanda (Stillwell) Young. 

She was a Certified Nurse's Assistant and in her spare time she liked to work in her flower garden and made sure her...

Lonny Gene Wayman

Lonny Gene Wayman

Feb 17, 2025

Lonny Gene Wayman, passed away on February 17, 2025. Lonny was born on July 3, 1967, in Great Bend, KS to Eugene and Kay Ridgeway Wayman. He attended school in Ponca City, OK, graduating in 1985. Following graduation, Lonny joined the Marines and then went on to be a jack of all trades. Worked as a forklift operator, where he...

Lawrence Green

Lawrence Green

Feb 16, 2025

Services are pending at this time.

Fannie "Mí Wasà" Littlecook Deere

Fannie "Mí Wasà" Littlecook Deere

Feb 14, 2025

Fannie “Mí Wasà” Littlecook Deere

February 10, 1928 - February 14, 2025

 She was the daughter of David and Marion Pappan Littlecook, born February 10, 1928, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Survived by Lloyd Deere of Norman, Ok, Sammy Anderson of Macy, NE, Eugene Cameron of Wichita, KS, two daughters Denise Espenoza of Austin, TX and Linda Bell of Wellston, Ok. Preceded in...

Dewayne Warrior

Dewayne Warrior

Feb 11, 2025

Dewayne James Warrior passed away February 11, 2025, at 9 months old in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He is a light in this world that will be dearly missed. Dewayne was born to loving parents Michelle Kemble and James C. Warrior, Jr. on April 21, 2024.

Dewayne had a smile that could light up any room. At times it felt like that...

Wilkie D. Eagle Sr.

Wilkie D. Eagle Sr.

Feb 10, 2025

Wilkie Eagle Sr. went on his journey from his home in Marland on February 10th 2025. He was born to Lucile Roy and Chief McKinley Eagle. November 4th, 1940, in Pawnee Oklahoma.

Traditional noon feast will be held 12 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025 at the Ponca Cultural Center with the give away to follow . Funeral Services will Follow at...

Abbie Maria BlueBack

Abbie Maria BlueBack

Feb 9, 2025

Abbie Maria BlueBack, 56, born in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Alan “WiWi” BlueBack and Annie Maria Watchman walked into the sunset to her parent’s open arms on February 10, 2025. 

 Abbie enjoyed going to the casino with her good friend Brenda Cain, she also enjoyed playing dominoes “bones” with her best friend G. Abbie loved watching wrestling especially her “husband” The Rock,...

India Janee Poore

India Janee Poore

Feb 6, 2025

India Janee Poore, 41 years old, passed away on February 6, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1983, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to James Vincent Poore and Sandra Sue (Murray) King. Her paternal grandparents were Sidney and Janee Poorehorse. Her maternal grandparents were Robert Murray Sr. and Virginia Murray. 

She graduated from Frontier Public Schools in 2001. The love of...

Walter Marion Rosborough

Walter Marion Rosborough

Feb 4, 2025

Walter Marion Rosborough, 94, a cherished father, grandfather, and community servant, passed away on February 4, 2025, at his home in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Born on January 16, 1931, to Marion and Mabel (Bosner) Rosborough, Walter lived a life that was both vibrant and impactful, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Walter was employed...

Cecilia Mae Coble

Cecilia Mae Coble

Feb 4, 2025

Cecilia Mae (Pepper) Coble, 80, passed away on February 4, 2025. She was born September 19, 1944, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to William Robinson Pepper, Jr. and Lavina Rose Steele.

On September 22, 1962, Cecilia married Johnny Lee Coble, Sr. in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Together, they built a life in Burbank, Oklahoma, where they opened a Phillips 66 gas station and raised their...

Bonnie Bachar

Bonnie Bachar

Feb 2, 2025

Bonnie Lee Trunk Bachar went to be with Jesus on Sunday February 1, 2025. Bonnie was born in Wetumka Oklahoma to Paul Alta and Helen Trunk on August 26, 1966. Moving to several places with her dad's construction job, they eventually made their home in rural Osage County outside of Ponca City, Oklahoma where she attended Ponca City schools and...

Mary Shorter

Mary Shorter

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Lou (McGlasson) Shorter, 85, of Ponca City, OK, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her home.

Mary Lou was born on May 24, 1939, to James Reed and Oretha (Wilcoxon) McGlasson in Grenola, KS. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1957. 

On February 3, 1962, she married Thomas Joseph "Tom" Shorter in Oxford, KS....

Randy House

Randy House

Feb 2, 2025

Randy's wishes were to be cremated, and those wishes are being carried out.

Diane Marie (LittleSun) Johnson

Diane Marie (LittleSun) Johnson

Jan 29, 2025

Diane Marie (LittleSun) Johnson, a beloved mother, sister, and doting grandmother, born on May 19, 1965, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, departed this life on January 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the age of 59. 

To know Diane was to savor the joy of unfiltered conversations, laughter, and unwavering love. She especially loved her grandchildren. 

Diane's legacy will continue through her loving...