Ponca City, Oklahoma Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ponca City, Oklahoma & Surrounding Areas
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Jordon William Heppler
Jan 30, 2026
Jordon William Heppler (43), was born December 28, 1983, in Sulphur, Louisiana to the late Deborah Lynn (Smith) Heppler. Jordon passed away at home on January 30, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Jordon grew up in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He attended Ponca City High School, where he showed his talent through wrestling. After high school, Jordon attended Northern Oklahoma College, where...
Terry James Laughlin
Jan 29, 2026
Terry James Laughlin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on January 29, 2026, in Midlothian, Texas, at the age of 74. Terry was born on February 1, 1951, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Ponca High School in 1969 and later attended Tonkawa Northern Oklahoma College.
Terry dedicated an impressive 40 years to the Sherwin Williams company, starting...
James Arvis McDonald
Jan 26, 2026
James Arvis McDonald passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Bradbury Commons in Ponca City, Oklahoma. James was born on July 21, 1941, in Vinita, Oklahoma, the son of Vivian (Smith) and Bryan McDonald. James is survived by his daughter Kellie Hutto of Spring Hill, Tennessee, and son Patrick McDonald (Lora) of Sherwood, Arkansas.
James is survived by five...
James Paschall "Pat" Ormsby
Jan 24, 2026
James Paschall “Pat” Ormsby was born January 18, 1931, in Young County, Texas to the late Missouri Virginia (Ledbetter) and Clifton David Ormsby, and died at his home on January 24, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Pat grew up in Elbert, Texas and attended Throckmorton High School. After leaving school at the age of 16, he went to work for National...
Lee Michael Stratton
Jan 22, 2026
Lee Michael Stratton was born on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 3:05p.m., to parents Makayla John and Zachary Stratton at the Oklahoma City Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Lee is deeply loved by his mother and father, his grandparents, his aunts and uncles, his cousins and many others. Lee will always remain in the hearts of his loved ones and...
Valerie Sue White (Packhorse)
Jan 20, 2026
Valerie Sue White (Packhorse), of Ponca City, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Valerie was born in Oklahoma City to Ralph and Olivia Packhorse and was a proud member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. She graduated from Chilocco Indian Agricultural School in 1976. Throughout her life, Valerie lived in several Oklahoma communities, including Ponca City, Geary, Oklahoma City,...
Eustace B. Gibbs
Jan 19, 2026
Eustace B Gibbs, 72, died unexpectedly January 19, 2026, at home in Ponca City, OK. Eustace aka Ike graduated from Harper High School in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the US Army in early 1970. He loved football and baseball and a cold beer. He also loved to D.J. and listen to R/B music and watch old school classics.
He was...
Connie Scott
Jan 14, 2026
Connie Jo Scott (Keller), born on May 26, 1944, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on January 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness that will always be remembered.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jessie Masters Keller; her father, Frank Keller; her sisters, Pauletta Keller Hunt and Cathy Keller; and her brother, Frank Keller.
Connie...
David "Pappy" Dwight Newlin
Jan 10, 2026
David “Pappy” Dwight Newlin passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at age 71, at home surrounded by family. He was born on January 19, 1954, to JT “Sonny” Newlin and Barbara (Hatten) Newlin. He was loved by all who knew him and never met a stranger.
Pappy was known for being hard-headed and set in his ways, but he also...
Martha Lavern Palmer
Jan 8, 2026
Martha Lavern Palmer, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, at the age of 84. Born on April 29, 1941, in Anadarko, Oklahoma, Martha lived a life characterized by love, generosity, and a deep commitment to her family and friends.
Martha had a rewarding career, dedicating over thirty years to Conoco...
Erma Jean Burke
Jan 8, 2026
Erma Jean (Kirkendall) Burke was born on April 8, 1939, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, and passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. A beloved member of her community and devoted to her family, she lived a life rich in love.
Erma's career began as a Dental Technician after graduating high school, but her true calling evolved as she...
Betty J. Goodwin
Jan 8, 2026
Betty Jean Goodwin of Ponca City, OK passed away January 8th, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. at Clarehouse Hospice Home in Tulsa, OK. She was 96, born October 9th, 1929 at Dorrance, KS. She was the daughter of the late Max Leo Duryee and the late Anna Katherine (Miller) Duryee. Betty attended High School at Dorrance, KS and graduated in 1947....
James Rickard
Jan 5, 2026
James Rickard, age 54, passed from this life into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on January 5, 2026. James was born on August 31, 1971, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Thomas Rickard and Melissa Rickard (Draper). He spent his childhood in Foraker, where he developed a love for family, adventure, and the simple joys of the great...
Linda Sue Meyer
Jan 2, 2026
Linda Sue (Johnson) Meyer was born in Ponca City, OK on July 22, 1949 to Melvin Levi Johnson and Elsie Marie (Pitzer) Johnson. On January, 2, 2026, her Lord and Savior called her home at the age of 76. Linda grew up in the Ponca City area attending Kildare Public Schools through the 8th grade and graduating from Ponca City...
Georgia Lee Buffalohead
Dec 29, 2025
Georgia Lee Buffalohead, 42, beloved daughter, mother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on December 29, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Georgia entered this world on October 13, 1983, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Ronald Lee Buffalohead and Vickie Bigbear. She was the paternal granddaughter of Roy and Dorothy (Blueback) Buffalohead.
Georgia was a loving mother to Ronnie...
Margaret Louise (Peggy) Anderson
Dec 28, 2025
Peggy Anderson, 74, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on December 28, 2025. She entered this world on January 13, 1951, in Dodge City, KS, born to Harry Beacham and Billie Simmons Beacham.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery under the care of Grace...
Craig (Gator) Primeaux
Dec 28, 2025
Craig (Gator) Primeaux, 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 28, 2025. He entered this world on March 16, 1950, in Pawnee, OK, born to Amus Star and Nancy LeClair Primeaux.
Traditional noon feast and give away will be held January 1, 2026, in the Ponca Cultural Center with services to follow officiated by...
Leda Joann Green-Spottedcrow
Dec 27, 2025
Leda Joann Green-SpottedCrow was born May 16, 1954 to Ralph SpottedCrow and Alma Pettit Warrior in Pawnee Ok. On Saturday December 27, Leda passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She graduated from Western Heights HS in Oklahoma City then went on to study dental hygiene at Haskell Institute. You could find Leda at tribal dances across Oklahoma on weekends....
Frances Baur
Dec 26, 2025
Frances Alice Baur of Ponca City, Oklahoma took her peaceful heavenly flight on December 26, 2025, from her home surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith i n God, service to others, creativity, and fun!
Born on May 5, 1932, in San Francisco, California, Frances described herself as "outspoken, determined and able to do anything...
Howard Ducotey
Dec 25, 2025
Howard Stanislaus Ducotey passed from this life on December 26, 2025, at the age of 83 years old after a lengthy illness. He was born October 23, 1942, in the Fairfax Oklahoma Hospital to his late parents, Mary Annie Pyeatte Ducotey and Paul Irvin Ducotey and his adopted mother Betty Viola Ducotey Higdon “WaWa”. His grandparents were Vernie Ducotey and...
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