Dec 25, 2019

Patty (Pat) Ann Bessler, a longtime Ponca City resident, passed away December 25, 2019 in Ponca City with her family by her side. She was 66 years of age. She was born May 13, 1953 in Winfield, KS to Ralph and Charlotte Conway Smith.

Pat grew up in Kansas and she graduated from Winfield High School in...

Dec 24, 2019

Ira E. Mallory passed peacefully to Heaven at 11:45pm on December 24th at Alliance Health Center at the age of 89.  Ira was the elder son of a set of identical twins born July 23, 1930 to Grace A. (Malone) Mallory and Ira M. Mallory in Ponca City Hospital.

In high school, Ira and his twin Earl, both...

Dec 19, 2019

Zayne “Little Man” Paxon-Kye Johnson, passed away December 19, 2019.  Born to Kolten Trey Lyon and Anjelika Michelle Johnson September 26, 2019, Zayne quickly won the hearts of his parents and family.  His little smile would light up the room and his giggles filled the heart with joy.    He had a truly delightful presence.

Zayne is preceded...

Dec 18, 2019

Tracy Dearl Davis, resident of Ponca City, OK passed away on December 18, 2019 at the Alliance Health Hospital in Ponca City.  He was 60 years of age.

Graveside Services were held on Friday December 20, 2019 at the Ponca City I.O.O. F Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Wildman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Grace Memorial...

Dec 17, 2019

Taton Wa-Ni-They Grass was born surrounded by love on December 17th 2019, and went to the arms of Jesus on the same day.

Taton is the son of Gloria Danielle Black of Ponca City.

He is survived by 2 siblings, Tatum and Titan Davis, 1 aunt Galydia Black of El Paso TX, and 1 uncle...

Dec 9, 2019

Lawrence “Larry” Lynn Young, age 71, long time resident of Marland, OK, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on December 9, 2019.

Larry was born November 6, 1948 in West Plains, MO to Thomas Lynn and Bernice Henrietta (Walkie) Young.  Larry was raised in the Kildare and Ponca City area.  In...

Dec 6, 2019

Merle Ware passed away unexpectedly at his home in Carthage, MO on Friday, December 6.  He was born November 2, 1958, to parents Jack and Shirley Ware of Ponca City, OK.  Merle graduated from Ponca City Senior High School and Northern Oklahoma College.

Merle was preceded in death by both parents and one son, Kyle Ware, of...

Dec 3, 2019

Helen L. Bishop, 95, longtime resident of Ponca City passed away Tuesday evening Dec. 3. 2019 in Ponca City with loving family by her side. She was born August 20, 1924 in Ponca City to James W. and Beulah Mae Patterson Hazen.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 in the Bill and...

Nov 30, 2019

Otis V. Brown longtime Ponca City resident passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 in Ponca City with his loving wife by his side. He was 78 years of age. Otis was born March 25, 1941 in Ponca City, OK to Hobart and Dora Eaton Brown.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in...

Nov 24, 2019

Candice Threestars passed away on Nov 24, 2019. Candice’s loved ones are composing Candice’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 23, 2019

Helen Deloris Bloxsom Colvin, 98, passed from this life November 23, 2019 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Helen was born to Lawrence and Ara Bloxsom on June 2, 1921. In 1938 she married Harry Strader.  They had one daughter, Harriet Parker of Ponca City, and two sons Bill Strader of Conway, AR, and Harry “Jim” Jr.  of Tonkawa,...

Nov 22, 2019

Jimmy “Jim” Allen Payne Sr. Was born November 9, 1942 in Ponca City, Ok to Ervin and Henrietta “Pete” Barton Payne. He grew up and attended schools in the Ponca City and surrounding rural areas.

Jim married Marilyn Kay Burright on October 30, 1962 and they remained in Ponca City to raise a family.

Jim...

Nov 22, 2019

David Travis Meneely (Chief) of Burbank, OK passed away Friday, November 22, 2-19 in Amarillo, TX. He was 37 years of age. David was born May 13, 1982 in Ponca City to David Vence Meneely and Martha Dee Donelson.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, November 30, 2019 in the Ponca City Assembly ,2313 E....

Nov 19, 2019

Ronald Keith of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away on Nov 19, 2019. Ronald’s loved ones are composing Ronald’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 16, 2019

On Saturday, November 16, 2019 twin boys, Juliano Ma-Na Sha-Thay (Dust Maker) and Josiah Ni-Sha Pah-Wah (Iron Man) CallsHim were born in eternal sleep to their mother, LaRena Others and father, T.J. CallsHim in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Services will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the Ponca Indian United Methodist Church in White Eagle, Oklahoma...

Nov 16, 2019

Blackwell, Oklahoma — Wesley Lee Vann, 82, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Hillcrest Manor in Blackwell following a brief illness.

He leaves two sisters, Dorothy (Vann) Rhoten of Claremore, Connie (Vann) Jackson and husband Jim of Oklahoma City, two sister-in-laws Barbara (Vann) Duede of Bartlesville and Judy Vann of Katy, Texas, and many nieces,...

Nov 15, 2019

Barbara Jean Spells passed away in Enid on Friday, November 15, 2019, at the age of 73.  She was born on June 15, 1946 in Ponca City to Allen and Bertha (Ratliff) Goldsmith.  Barbara grew up in Ponca City with her five brothers and sisters. She attended school in the Ponca City Public Schools and graduated from Po-Hi in...

Nov 10, 2019

Josetta (JoBeth) Beth Harjo 48, of Shawnee, OK passed away November 10, 2019 in Oklahoma City, OK with family by her side. JoBeth was born December 5, 1970 in Stillwater, OK to Jacob Harjo and Yvonne Warrior.

Jobeth enjoyed playing card games with her children and playing Tetris, PacMan video games. She liked to watch the Dallas...

Nov 6, 2019

John (Johnny) Lewis longtime Ponca City resident passed away Wednesday morning, November 6, 2019 in Ponca City. He was 78 years of age. John was born September 22, 1941 in Ponca City to Dorr Lewis and Nina Watson Lewis.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 in the Longwood Cemetery. Visitation will be...

Nov 6, 2019

Melanie Faye (Estes) Harader passed away at her home early Wednesday, November 6, 2019, two days after her 46th birthday.  She was born to Billy Ray and Charlotte Lucille (Pettit) Estes on November 4, 1973 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Traditional Tribal Services will be held in Melanie’s honor at the Otoe-Missouri Tribal Cultural Center.  Funeral Services will...