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Jul 19, 2026

John Tillman DeRoin, born on September 16, 1958 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, passed away on July 19, 2026 in Red Rock, Oklahoma. His life was marked by devotion to family and many joyful moments shared with loved ones.

John was a man known for his straightforward nature, his easy laughter, and above all, his deep love for his family. Those who knew...

Jul 14, 2026

Matthew Scott McCleary, son of Ronald Glenn McCleary and Celeata May McCleary passed away July 14, 2026 in Oklahoma City as a result of being involved in an accident. 

Matthew was born on July 1, 1979 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He was 47 years old. He had lived in Ponca City, Newkirk, and Oklahoma City.

Matthew attended Washington Grade School and East...

Jul 11, 2026

Rev. Dale E. Schatz, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, entered Heaven’s gates with his family by his side lovingly sharing this time of God’s choosing on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

He entered this world on September 27, 1936 in Berlin Heights, Ohio, born to Lawrence and Elsie Knittel Schatz.

Dale grew up in Ohio and graduated from Amherst Central High...

Jul 10, 2026

Charles H. “Chuck” Rowden, 87, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10, 2026.

He was born on June 16, 1939, in Alton, Illinois, the son of Harold and Evelyn (Hydron) Rowden.

He grew up in the Alton, Godfrey area of Illinois, and enjoyed his time as a boy on the Mississippi River, which...

Jul 9, 2026

Calvin E. Wolf, a long time Ponca City resident, passed away July 9th 2026. He was 97 years old.

Calvin was born September 9th,1928, in Clayton, New Mexico to T.R. and Anna Pearl (Newlon) Wolf. He moved to Gateway Arkansas with his family; including his baby sister, Vivian, when he was 12 years old and graduated from Seligman Missouri High School...

Jul 4, 2026

Charles Mitchell “Mitch” DeRoin passed away at his home in Ponca City, on July 4, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on December 17, 1947, in Claremore, OK, to Mitchell and Lolly (Robedeaux) DeRoin. He was the oldest of six children.

Mitch graduated from Enid High School and then served in the Army. He was a VietNam veteran....

Jul 4, 2026

Johnny William Hedrick passed away on July 4, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, at the age of 82. He was born on December 3, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Belva Lahoma (Hughes-August) Hedrick and Clarence Marion Hedrick. He lived a life marked by quiet dignity, unconditional love to his family, and unwavering faith.

John was the cherished husband of Kathy...

Jun 22, 2026

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Debby Ann Kelley, who left this world peacefully on June 22nd, 2026, with her family by her side. She was 74.

Born in Ponca City, OK., she grew into a woman defined by kindness, strength, and an unwavering devotion to the people she loved. Throughout her life,...

Jun 21, 2026

Donna Jane Grace was born on October 17, 1944, to Robert & Eva Buffalohead, and ran into her daughters’ arms on June 21st, 2026. Donna was known for speaking her mind, she told it like it was. She was also strong and resilient; she endured more pain than one should have to. She loved beading, reading books, fishing, bingo and...

Jun 18, 2026

John Michael Yates, 64, beloved Son, Brother, Husband, and Papa, was called to his eternal resting place on June 18, 2026. He entered this world on June 14, 1962, in Toul, Rosieres, France, born to Raymond and Angela Maria Gonzales Yates.

John, came to the United States as a young child and grew up in Des Arc, Arkansas, John met the...

Jun 13, 2026

James Douglas “J.D.” Cordova of Ponca City, OK passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, June 13, 2026 at the age of 55, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving son, dad, grandpa, brother, friend, and family man.

J.D. was born January 16th, 1971 in Trinidad, CO to Carmel and Delores Cordova. He grew up in the automotive repair...

Jun 8, 2026

Margaret Ann Yeakley Buck was called by her Lord to come home on June 8th in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 104.

Margaret Ann was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, daughter of Anna and John Slaughter. She was always proud to be "an Okie from Muskogee". She finished high school there and then graduated from University of Oklahoma in 1943...

May 23, 2026

Lena Jones, better known as “Mawmaw”, a beloved mother, grandmother, and devoted Christian, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026, at the age of 87.

Lena Jones was born August 20, 1938 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Edgar and Mabel Fitchpatrick. After graduating, she moved to Oklahoma City, where she met and married Luther Jones. After living briefly in Pawnee and Tulsa,...

May 22, 2026

Janet Carol Bishop, a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away on May 22,2026, in Medford, Oklahoma. Janet was born to Carl M. Grizzle and Florene (Magar) Grizzle on March 2, 1948 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. 

Janet’s career spanned several decades in customer service within various banks, and she also served as a substitute teacher in the Blackwell Public Schools. She...

May 18, 2026

Ky Dereck Cassady, 32, of Wichita, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Born on January 11th, 1994, in Ponca city, Oklahoma, Ky was the beloved son of Dereck Cassady and Shelly Cassady. Ky grew up in Blackwell, OK, where he quickly found his love for sports. He began playing T-ball, wrestling, and motorcross at the young age...

May 18, 2026

Curtis James Jackson a beloved and dedicated man of faith, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026 in Ponca City, OK. He was 90 years young.

Curtis was born December 28, 1935, in Jefferson Springs, Arkansas. He later moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked as a Chef before going into construction. During his years in construction, Curtis worked as a...

May 12, 2026

Pharabe 'Ferb' Jane Littlecrow Botone of Red Rock, OK, passed away in Stillwater, OK May 12, 2026, at the age of 89 surrounded by family. She was born on March 22, 1937, to Amos and Francis Kihega Littlecrow in Pawnee, OK. She is an enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and the eldest member of the Elk Clan. Her Indian...