Dec 7, 2022

Scotty (Scott) Dale Choate passed away Wednesday, December 7th, at his home in Ponca City, Oklahoma at 58 years old.

Scott was born July 10th, 1964 in Muskogee, to Lee Choate and Berta Cafferty. He graduated from Wagoner High School in 1982.

He was an over the road truck driver for 10 years. He drove...

Dec 6, 2022

Christiana “Christi” Kemble Simpson, of the Wasabe Clan of the Ponca Tribe, went to her heavenly home on December 6, 2022. She was born at the Pawnee Indian Hospital in Pawnee, Oklahoma on December 15, 1958 to Sylvester Kemble and Hazel MakesCry Headman.

Her maternal grandparents were Albert MakesCry, Sr. and Beatrice Pappan MakesCry. Her paternal grandparents...

Dec 3, 2022

Perry Gene Estes, 59, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS.  Perry was born in Ponca City, OK on July 17, 1963. He was the son of Norma Jean Buffalohead Estes and Bobby Gene Estes. Perry was a proud Ponca native who was soft spoken and tender hearted. He gently teased and had a sweet smile....

Dec 1, 2022

Berwyn Isaac Gah-Zhah-Nonah Moses Jr, 31, of Ponca City passed away on December 1, 2022. He was born on January 7, 1991.

Those left behind to cherish Berwyn’s memory are his father, Berwyn Moses Sr., his sisters Autumn Moses, Jennifer Moses, Missti E Jacki and Judiki Dah-Tah-Nay Moses.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 1, 2022

Joe Fulsom, 92, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother was called to his eternal resting place on December 1, 2022. He entered this world on February 22, 1930 in Ofuskee, OK, born to Louis Fulsom and Blanch Cherry Fulsom.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, December 8, 2022 in the Pawhuska City Cemetery with Pastor...

Nov 29, 2022

Anna Fields, 71, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on November 29, 2022. She entered this world on November 19, 1951 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Leonard James and Geneva Kathleen (Rippee) Hand. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1970.  Anna worked in the Pharmacy and the Lawn and...

Nov 25, 2022

Donald “Jake” Williams, 86, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022 at Stillwater Medical Center.

Born January 14, 1936, in Fairfax, Oklahoma to Cecil Williams and Cletis Miller Williams. He attended Ponca City Public Schools throughout his schooling, until his senior year where he graduated in 1954 from Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Oklahoma.

Shortly...

Nov 19, 2022

Robert “Scott” Rower longtime resident of Ponca City went to be with his lord Saturday November 19th, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born September 25th, 1956 to Robert and Patricia Rower in Toledo Ohio. Scott had numerous hobbies including piloting, designing and building airplanes. Scott was fortunate to have many wonderful friends throughout his life...

Nov 16, 2022

Joseph Glen Stolhand passed away on ­­­­November 16, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Saint Simeon’s Senior Living Community, Nursing Home and Rehab, following an unsuccessful battle with multiple cancers. He was born on July 1, 1943, in Ponca City Oklahoma. His parents Mary (Burge ) and Harold Stolhand preceded him in death. He is survived by his son Bret(Melissa)...

Nov 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Ratliff on November 15th 2022 at the age of 79. Surrounded by family, she passed early morning during a light snowfall, and leaves her family and friends to mourn.

Born in Cleveland, OK, Marie spent her early years working in a little café in...

Nov 6, 2022

Howard Ellsworth Todome, Jr. entered into his heavenly home on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the age of 64 in Tulsa, OK.

Jr. was born on April 20, 1958, to Howard Ellsworth Todome, Sr. and Myra (Yellowfish) Burgess in Butte, Montana.  He was raised in Lawrence, Kansas.

He graduated from Riverside Indian School, excelling in...

Nov 6, 2022

Virgle Odell Taylor,90, went to his heavenly home surrounded by family, on November 6, 2022.  Virgle was born to Homer Sydney Taylor and Bettie Kathrine (Grinder)Taylor on August 19,1932, in Huntsville, Arkansas. He attended school in both Comanche and Ponca City, Oklahoma. He Began his career with the Ponca City Fire Department in 1951.  Later in 1952 he took...

Nov 4, 2022

Karen Sue Rhoades, our precious wife, mother, grandmother, and sister joined her parents in heaven on November 4, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Karen was born in Ponca City, OK on May 23, 1952, to Clyde & Freda (Benoit) Hodges. Karen’s early childhood years were spent in Ponca City, OK then the family moved to Fort Morgan,...

Nov 3, 2022

Our beloved grand mother Henrietta Lucille Allen, ended her journey of life and entered into heaven on the morning of November 3rd, 2022. Henrietta was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death and entered into the afterlife peacefully after a long battle with her health. She was 64 years old.

Henrietta was born...

Oct 29, 2022

Clara Furber, 92, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on October 29, 2022. She entered this world on October 1, 1930, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, born to Loyd Sylvester Myers and Emma Caroline Kitchen Myers.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in the Tonkawa Odd Fellows Cemetery...

Oct 26, 2022

Harold Kihega, Sr. age 84 beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called home to heaven on October 26, 2022.  He was known by his friends and family as Red. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Ponca City, OK.  He was born to Richard and Bernice (Saunders) Kihega. He is survived by his wife of 64...

Oct 25, 2022

Sharon Kay (Cerre) Bianco of White Eagle passed away on October 25, 2022.  She was 76.

Sharon was born on June 14,1946 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Marvin and Marion (McDugan) Cerre.  She grew up in the White Eagle area and attended the White Eagle Schools and the Chilocco Indian School. She had lived in California and Arizona...

Oct 19, 2022

Benjamin Waters, Jr. of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away on Oct 19, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 17, 2022

Donald L. Bayer, 80, beloved Father, and Brother was called to his eternal resting place on October 17, 2022. He entered this world on November 10, 1941, in Garden City, Kansas born to Joseph Adam Bayer and Margaret Ellen Gatlin Bayer.

Celebration of Life services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 28, 2022, in the Grace...

Oct 16, 2022

Shadrach Buffalohead, 39, beloved brother and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on October 16, 2022. He entered this world on January 5, 1983 in Pawnee, Oklahoma born to Chauncey Ray and Grace Buffalohead. He attended Ponca City Schools. In his spare time, Shadrach enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, as well as working out...