Jan 1, 2021

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Victoria Glynn Long, 70, of Pawhuska, OK. She was born in Staten Island, NY June 5, 1950 to John Fredrick James and Lucille Glynn (Stroud) James.  She graduated from St. Peters Girls High School in Staten Island in 1968. She graduated from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, OK in 1972.

Dec 31, 2020

Janet Ruth Sindelar, 69, of Ponca City, Ok, passed away on December 31, 2020. Janet was born to parents Arley and Zella DeArmon, on December 17, 1951 in Ponca City, OK. Janet graduated from Ponca City High School in 1969. She then worked for numerous companies and organizations in various locations in the midwestern US. Janet enjoyed spending time...

Dec 30, 2020

Wanda Sue Behara passed on December 30, 2020.  She was born on August 19, 1946, to Charles and Bonneta Hill in Ponca City.  She spent all but three years of her life in Ponca City, attending McCord Elementary, Garfield Elementary, East Jr. High, and graduating from Ponca City Senior High School in 1964.  Sue's first job was at Midwest...

Dec 29, 2020

Nancy Feathers, 82, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 29, 2020. She entered this world on February 12, 1938 in Bartlesville, OK, born to Gerald E. Marsh and Aillene E. Marsh. She is survived by her children Gracie Klinger of Tahlequah Ok, Gerrie Johnson of Sandsprings Ok, Lewis Johnson and his wife Cecile Johnson...

Dec 28, 2020

Helen Jean Roland, long life resident of Ponca City, passed away Monday, December 28th, 2020, at Tulsa Hillcrest Medical Center. She was 86 years of age.

The funeral service, will be held at 10:00 AM at Grace Memorial Chapel Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 with the Rev. Jonathan Roland. Pastor of New Testament Christian Center in...

Dec 27, 2020

Brandon, 38, of Ponca City passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 27th in his sleep. His family is shocked and devastated by this loss. A celebration of life service will be held at 10am January 7th at Grace Memorial Funeral Home with Minister Cindy Riedel officiating. Brandon was born on September 8th, 1982 to Alan and Susan Altman in...

Dec 27, 2020

Charles A. Thibault, longtime resident of Newkirk, OK, died December 27, 2020 at the age of 66 years young. Born April 28, 1954 in Dodgeville, WI to Dorothy Margaret Sikhart and Charles Francis Thibault. Charles, best known as “Chuck” to friends and family, could be found mostly out at the lake or his favorite fishing spot or in his...

Dec 26, 2020

On Saturday, December 26, 2020 the Gallegos family lost Victor Gallegos, who was a loving Father of Four Children, Esmeralda Menchaca, Ana Laura Gallegos, Estevan Gallegos and Victor Gallegos, Jr. and 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Victor was born in Coahula, Mexico on September 30, 1958 to Leonor Gallegos and Victor Reynaldo Gallegos.  He lived in Laredo,...

Dec 26, 2020

Julia Ann Tah (Moore), “Muggs”, passed away December 26, 2020 at 9:26 a.m. in Stillwater, Oklahoma at the age of 70.  She was born May 11, 1950 in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Robert “Bob” Moore and Edna DeRoin-Moore.  Julia was raised in Red Rock, Oklahoma, graduating from Red Rock School in May 1968.  She was an outstanding athlete, playing basketball...

Dec 24, 2020

In Loving memory of Richard Arthur Allen Williams Jr.

04.08.1974 - 12.24.2020

Richard Arthur Allen Williams Jr.

Passed away Thursday, December 24th, 2020 at the age of 46. He was born on April 8th, 1974 in Ponca City Oklahoma to Frankie Jo Moore Goad and Richard Allen...

Dec 19, 2020

Larry Warrior longtime Tonkawa resident passed away December 19, 2020 in Blackwell, OK he was 74 years of age. Larry was born October 15, 1946 in Pawnee, OK to Lamont Warrior and Mildred Horse Chief Eagle Warrior.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in the Ponca Indian Cemetery with Pastor Jim White...

Dec 17, 2020

Linda Thiry of Newkirk passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 with her loving husband by her side, she was 69 years of age. Linda was born April 12, 1951 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Carl Blaylock and Genevieve Gafford Blaylock.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Newkirk City Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Wildman officiating....

Dec 17, 2020

Susan Audrey Freeman “Toot”, born August 26th 1940 to John Moses Williams and Matilda Hairyback Williams. She had two Ponka names, Thi’ci, which had no translation and Wa’uTon’ga which meant Big Woman. She grew up in the Ponca City area and graduated from Ponca City High School in 1959. Soon after graduation she met Theodore Freeman and on December...

Dec 16, 2020

Larry J. Heath of Ponca City passed away Wednesday morning, December 16, 2020 in Ponca City, OK with his brother by his side. He was 59 years of age. Larry was born February 1, 1961 in Plum City, WI to James and Marlene Spielman Heath.

A celebration of life will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Decemeber19, 2020...

Dec 16, 2020

Phyllis Elaine Johnson (Bill and Mary’s Angel) of Ponca City, Ok joined her mom, dad, brother and sister in heaven on December 16th, 2020 at the age of 56.

Phyllis was born on October 1st, 1964 in Blackwell, Ok to Bill and Mary Johnson. The family moved to the Braman Farm in 1969 where she helped on...

Dec 14, 2020

Jeffrey Glen Bond, 52, of Ponca City, OK went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2020.

Jeff was born March 8, 1968 in Mesquite, TX.  He moved to Ponca City, OK in 2004 where he met and married the love of his life, Sabrina Hamilton, on February 14, 2005.  They were married for 16...

Dec 12, 2020

Joseph Stanford White Star, Sr. passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the age of 57 in Sioux City, IA.

Joseph was born in Pawnee and raised in Ponca City by his grandparents, Stanford and Francis White Star.  He was adopted by his grandparents at a young age and always knew the love they showed him.  Joseph...

Dec 12, 2020

Alonzo Emiliano Jesus Rigal of Ponca City passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Oklahoma City, OK he was 11 years of age. He was born on June 10, 2009 to Daniel Rigal Sr. and Penny Rhodd in Ponca City, OK.

Graveside services are 2 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Ponca Indian Cemetery with Pastor...

Dec 12, 2020

Deborah Hooper of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away on Dec 12, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 10, 2020

On Thursday December 10, 2020, Janet Lynn Dunster, loving mother of three children passed away at the age of 57.  Janet was born August 4, 1963 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Gene Hickey and Louise Becker.

Janet enjoyed many things during her life, gardening, fishing, music, cooking, baking and working with animals. She had a passion for all...