May 9, 2025

Ibrah Lavanda Garrett, age 87, of Madill, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home on May 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 24, 1937, in Woodville, Oklahoma, Lavanda spent her life rooted in the values of hard work, Faith and Family. She lived and worked on farms throughout her life, embodying resilience and dedication in...

May 5, 2025

Gloria Darlene Young, age 76, long-time resident of Marland, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side May 5, 2025.

Darlene was born on December 7, 1948, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Merle Eugene and Francis Lela (Short) Jones. Darlene was raised in the Kildare and Ponca City areas. She met and married the love of...

May 5, 2025

Celinda “Ann” Davis was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on January 22, 1957, to the late Lee Roy and Dorothy “Hadlock” McMahan. She passed away in Tulsa surrounded by family in the early hours of May 5th, 2025.

She spent parts of her childhood in Oroville, California, helping her family pick fruit as a child before returning to Kay County and...

May 1, 2025

Marvin Eugene Yost, 87, beloved husband and father, of Ponca City, OK, peacefully passed away at home on May 1, 2025, after battling Alzheimer's for several years.

Marvin was born on August 20, 1937, to Charles Chester Yost and Frances (Rohla) Yost in Denver, CO. In his early childhood, Frances and her two sons, Marvin and Bernie, moved back to Nebraska....

Apr 30, 2025

Robert Eugene “Gene” Snyder passed away on April 30, 2025. He was 71 years old.

Born on December 7, 1953, in Kingman, Kansas, to Rev. Dr. Don Snyder and Darlene Snyder, Gene lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and generosity. Raised in a home where music and faith were ever-present, Gene spent his early years in various Kansas communities—Hutchinson, Ellsworth,...

Apr 29, 2025

Rachel Parrett, 82, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-law, Great-grandmother, Daughter, and Spouse, was called to her eternal resting place in the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 29, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1942, in Raleigh, NC, to Arthur and Juanita Twombly.

A devoted woman of faith, Rachel was a longtime member of Sunset Baptist Church, where she...

Apr 27, 2025

Eisabella Dominga Quilimaco (Bell), age 23, loving mother of 2 beautiful children Khaliah Renee Hodges and Emory Ryan Quilimaco passed away in the early morning hours on April 27, 2025. Eisabella was born in Lawrence, Kansas on October 29, 2001. She spent most of her life in Ponca City, Oklahoma and Baldwin City, Kansas.

She graduated and received her diploma from...

Apr 27, 2025

Roy James Wilson, 83 of Ponca City, went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 27th surrounded by family.

Roy was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on December 3, 1941, to Lamona and Coyd Wilson. He spent his childhood in Ponca City, fishing and hunting with his father and older brother, Ronald. He played baseball as third baseman and was a...

Apr 15, 2025

Kenneth (Kenny) Anderson, 78, beloved Father, Grandfather, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 15, 2025. He entered this world on July 16, 1946, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, born to Clinton and Kathryn Woodward Anderson.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Grace Memorial Chapel with Pastor Josh Garza officiating. Interment will follow...

Apr 11, 2025

Edlouise Arnswald, 83, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on April 11, 2025. She entered this world on April 17, 1941, in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Edwin and Elsie Watson Mendenhall.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Northeast Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Melton officiating. Interment will follow in...

Apr 9, 2025

Billie Gail Seymour was born on October 21st,1967 in Ponca City, Okla. living 57 yrs. 5 months and 19 days. Billie Gail entered her final home on April 09th, 2025 surrounded by her husband, daughter, best friend, and siblings. Billie Gail was very much at peace with God and family & had been waiting for a long overdue “walk in...

Apr 6, 2025

Mar 25, 2025

Elizabeth Waters Roy, 82, passed away on March 25, 2025, at her home in White Eagle, Oklahoma with family by her side. Liz was born to Benjamin Waters Sr and Christine CallsHim Waters in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

Liz grew up in Ponca City under the care of her grandmother, Martha Cries for Ribs, until she was about 6 years old. She spent...

Mar 19, 2025

Darrell Lee Jackson of Red Rock, Oklahoma went to be with the Lord on March 19th, 2025, at the age of 65. He was born to Donald Jackson and Darlene Hollis in Oklahoma City on August 12th, 1959.

Funeral Services for Darrell Jackson will be held on Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 at Otoe Baptist Church at 2:00 pm, following the traditional...

Mar 19, 2025

Jean Louise Fulsom, 92 yrs, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, entered her eternal resting place on March 19, 2025.

Jean was born on January 20, 1933, in Kansas City, KS to Luther and Blanch Griffin. She shares this birthday with her identical twin sister, Jackie Marie Matthiesen. Their father, “Papa Luke” was a Southern Baptist minister, and the family time...

Mar 19, 2025

Ronald Laverne Kirk passed away at home with his loving wife, Linda Kirk, by his side on March 19th, 2025. Ron was born on December 30th, 1945, to parents William “Bill” Kirk and Myrtle (Lee) Kirk. Ron graduated from Canton High School in Canton, Oklahoma.

A visitation will be held at Grace Memorial chapel in Ponca City, Oklahoma from 4-7 pm...

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.,...

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...

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...

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...