All Obituaries

Gerald (Jerry) Ray Gorman, Sr. 84, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 12, 2021. He entered this world on February 28, 1937 in Picher, Oklahoma, born to Kenneth Earl Gorman and Marie Elfreda Nibarger Gorman. He is survived by his wife Opal Mae Duncan Gorman; daughter Joyce Faye Gorman Unruh and husband John; son Gerald Ray Gorman Jr. and wife Rayla; grandchilden, Clayton Unruh & wife Nancy; Andrea Gorman Lavine and husband Jason; and Zachary Unruh;...

Lolita Mae Chaney, 84, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family and loved ones on Saturday, April 10th, 2021. Lolita was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on March 25th, 1937 to James and Leta Viola Tewell. Growing up, she loved to spend time with her two sisters, Barbara and Norma. They enjoyed playing at the park down the road from their house, attending church on Sundays, and spending time together as a family. She attended Ponca City High School....

Norita Renee Arkeketa passed away in Ponca City, Oklahoma on April 9, 2021 at the age of 28. She was born on May 2, 1992 to Spencer Sr and Cheryl Warrior Arkeketa in Ponca City, Oklahoma. In 2010 Norita graduated from the Ponca City High School and from there she worked for the Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma at various positions. She married Roberto Quintana and had two sons Isaac and Isiah Quintana. Norita was well known through out the Pow-Wow world as a jingle and cloth dancer, where she...

Matthew Robert Feathers was born December 7,1988, in Ponca City to Robin Ferrill and Tony Feathers. He passed from this life on April 8, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. He lived most of his life in Ponca City but had recently been a resident of Owasso. He was a loving father and enjoyed spending time with his son, Jax. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering with cars. Matt loved spending time with his family, especially with his brothers. As a youth he enjoyed playing basketball and...

Mi-Gah-Eh (Star) Marie Grant was welcomed into Heaven on April 7th, 2021 at 1:58pm.  She was born on April 7th, 2021 to her parents Donnie and Tesia Knight Grant weighing 23 grams and 4 inches long. She was so loved by many even though she was with us a short time.  She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her parents, siblings, Dylan Grant, Tristan Grant, Tristine Grant, and Zha’Ni-Man’Ka-Na’Zhi Grant.  Her maternal grandparents, Christine Calls Him...

William (Bill) Lee Reichert, a 60-year Ponca City resident, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away Tuesday, April 6th at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was 86.   Bill was born on August 5, 1934 in Topeka, Kansas to Carroll and Maurita Reichert. Bill attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas on a track scholarship. In 1956, he graduated with a degree in Mathematics and married Mary Lou the same year. He was active in the Phi Delta Theta...

Eugenia “Faye” Cox Tyner Faye Tyner, 73, passed away on April 5, 2021, at home with her family by her side.  She was born on July 20, 1947 in San Antonio, Texas to Everett and Dorothy (Baskin) Cox.  She grew up with her two siblings spending her younger years in Enid before the family settled in Ponca City.  Faye graduated from PoHi and stayed in the Ponca City area for the rest of her life. Faye was very family oriented.  Children had a special place in her...

Samuel Wilburt Warner (Butchy) 68, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2021 in Ponca city, OK. Sam was born on June 23, 1952 in Phoenix. AZ. Preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life Leitha Mae Bell. Sam enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends and playing dominoes. Sam was always there to help those who needed a hand.  Loved by all who knew him, he will be deeply missed. Sam’s wishes were to be cremated and Those wishes have been entrusted to Grace...

Ivan Cries For Ribs, 65 years old, resident of Ponca City, OK, reunited with his parents, siblings and granddaughter on March 31, 2021 at his home. Ivan was the second born to Howard and Lucy (Big Snake) Cries For Ribs. He attended school at Chilocco Indian School where he graduated in 1974. While at Chilocco, Ivan excelled at multiple sports and was an amazing athlete. He helped raise his three daughters Anitra, Desiree and Tara. He enjoyed coaching their youth sports teams. He supported...