Kathleen Winters Kansfield News Staff Fri, 03/27/2020 – 15:51 In-page image(s) Body Kathleen Anne Winters was born in 1963 to Donald and Georgene Winters. Having succumed to cancer, she passed away peacefully March 18 at the age of 56. She spent her early years playing happily with the neighborhood children on Nagle Avenue in Worth, IL. SHe moved with her family to Orland Park, IL where she attened Carl Sandburg High School and then Western IL University. She completed her CPA test and became a successful accountant, opening up her own business near Kankakee, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, Don, and her brother Bob. She will…

Nancy A. Smith News Staff Wed, 03/25/2020 – 13:16 In-page image(s) Body Nancy A. Smith, age 67, wife of George Smith III of rural Fairfax, Oklahoma went to be with her Lord on Saturday afternoon, February 22, 2020. She passed peacefully at home with her loving husband and devoted sister by her side. Nancy Annette was born on Monday, February 9, 1953, the younger of two daughters, to parents Ward Vore and Mildred “Millie” Lee (Munday) Fralick, in the Ponca City Hospital at Ponca, Okla. She was welcomed home by big sister Rebecca. Growing up in Ponca, she attended all twelve years in the Ponca City Public School system. As…

Jo Ann Teague News Staff Wed, 03/25/2020 – 13:16 In-page image(s) Body Jo Ann Teague was born April 21, 1939, in rural Osage County, near Big Heart (now Barnsdall), OK. She was the only child of Lewis Otis Teague and Hazel L. (Goodknight) Teague. She grew up in the oil field in Osage County and attended school at the Webb City & Shidler system, graduating in 1957. She moved to Tulsa to attend Draughons School of Business and in 1959 went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., retiring from SBC/AT&T after 41 years. At an early age, Jo Ann was baptized into the First Christian Church at Shidler, OK,…

Patrick N. Wilde News Staff Wed, 03/25/2020 – 13:16 In-page image(s) Body Patrick N. Wilde passed away, March 21st, 2020, at the VA hospital in Oklahoma City, OK, with family by his side. Pat was born on July 18th, 1946 in Catoosa Oklahoma, the son of Kenneth Jackson Wilde and Jeffie Virginia Hamilton Wilde. Pat grew up in many places and graduated from Claremore High School in 1964. After graduation he joined the Navy in 1964, and was honorably discharged in 1968. He then went to Okmulgee Tech to become a plumber. In 1980, Pat moved to Ponca City to manage Wilde Bandag Retread Shop for his stepfather, Eugene Snelling,…

Jane Kathleen Hawkins Phillips News Staff Wed, 03/25/2020 – 13:16 In-page image(s) Body Jane Kathleen Hawkins Phillips, 93, a long-time resident of Ponca City, OK, passed away March 20, 2020. Jane was born April 21, 1926, for Archie and Gertrude (Bates) Hawkins in Red Rock, OK. Jane spent the early years of her life in Red Rock. She moved to Ponca City and married Noah Franklin Phillips. She raised six children; Sheryl, Max, Mike, Terry, Tim and Robin. Jane was born with Native American descent under the Prairie Band Potawatomi and Sac Fox Tribe. Jane was a housewife and worked as a teacher’s assistant at Roosevelt Elementary school in Ponca…

Patricia Lou Richardson News Staff Tue, 03/24/2020 – 13:15 In-page image(s) Body Patricia Lou Richardson, born Oct. 12, 1916, in Blackwell died March 18, 2020 at the Claremore Nursing Home. She was born to Paul B. Randall and Ruth E. Haslam in Blackwell. A memorial service location and time is postponed until a future date. Obituaries

Jane Phillips News Staff Tue, 03/24/2020 – 13:15 In-page image(s) Body Jane Kathleen Phillips, resident of Ponca City, passed away on Friday March 20, 2020. She was 93 years old. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home & Crematory. Obituaries

Ronald Lee Stacy News Staff Tue, 03/24/2020 – 13:15 In-page image(s) Body Ronald Lee Stacy, 58, died on March 21, 2020 at 1:30. He was born on Oct. 31, 1961, in Houston, Texas. He was the only child of J.B. Stacy and Dollie Stacy. He is survived by his children, Marsha Newman, Jacob Stacy, Jennifer Stacy, Susannah Lonelodge and Dollie Rose Stacy. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren: William Lonelodge, Jasmine Lonelodge, Roxanne Newman, RJ Newman, Adrian Williard, Betty Mae Etter, Maynard Isaiah Stacy and Sky River Stacy. He love to travel with his future wife Kristina Simon. He also enjoyed fishing, watching football and was a fan of…

Barbara Jean Cole News Staff Sat, 03/21/2020 – 12:25 In-page image(s) Body Barbara Jean Cole, resident of Blackwell, passed away on Thursday March 19,2020. She was 81 years old. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home of Blackwell. Obituaries

William Ray Keathly News Staff Sat, 03/21/2020 – 12:25 In-page image(s) Body William Ray (Bill) Keathly passed away on March 15, 2020 in Ennis, Texas at age 81. He was born to Walter and Pauline Keathly in Ponca City, OK on June 1, 1938. Bill graduated from Ponca City High School in 1956 and earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1962. He was employed by Conoco, Inc for 37 years as well as parttime with JC Penny for many years in Ponca City and Midland, TX. After retiring from Conoco in Midland, TX, Bill continued to work as an oilfield accounting consultant for several years…

Tyra Kay Gleeson News Staff Sat, 03/21/2020 – 12:25 In-page image(s) Body Tyra Kay Gleeson of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Monday, March 16, 2020, at her home in Blackwell at the age of 54 years. Tyra Kay Gleeson was born on December 1, 1965, in Hays, Kansas, to Tyree Lee and Nancy Kay (Beckley) Stuart. She grew up in Hays attending Roosevelt Elementary, Hays Junior High School and graduated from Hays High School in 1983. Private family services are being held with burial in Blackwell Cemetery. A memorial has been established in her honor with the First Free Will Baptist Church in c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon,…

Robert Coleman News Staff Sat, 03/21/2020 – 12:25 In-page image(s) Body Robert Coleman, born on Nov. 15, 1937, in Blackwell. He died March 4, 2020 in Ponca City at the age of 82. Memorial services are scheduled at a later date. Obituaries

Bill Clemons News Staff Fri, 03/20/2020 – 15:08 In-page image(s) Body Bill Clemons, long time resident of Ponca City, went to his eternal home Monday, March 16, 2020 with his children at his side. He was born on December 16, 1924 to William and Mary Alice (Mason) Clemons and grew up in Yale. After being drafted into the Army, Bill married Mary Elizabeth Laffoon on November 10, 1944 while on leave. They cherished 73 years of marriage until her death in 2016. Bill’s service during WWII earned several decorations including the Good Conduct Medal and a Bronze Star. When he returned, Bill worked as a butcher at Miller’s Markets until…

Carl Ray Houston News Staff Thu, 03/19/2020 – 13:10 In-page image(s) Body Carl Ray Houston, resident of Ponca City, passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2020. He was 84 years old. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home & Crematory. Obituaries

Jay Thomas Underwood News Staff Thu, 03/19/2020 – 13:10 In-page image(s) Body Jay Thomas Underwood of Ponca City passed away early Sunday evening, March 15, 2020 in Oklahoma City, surrounded by family and love. Jay was born to Tony and Jean Underwood on December 18th, 1991; he was 28 years old. Jay graduated from Ponca City Senior High School in 2010. Jay enjoyed every minute of high school life, from playing varsity basketball to spending time with friends. He then moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance. Upon graduation, Jay accepted a position…

Debra Lea Yates Cannon News Staff Wed, 03/18/2020 – 12:48 In-page image(s) Body Debra Lea Yates Cannon, 67, of Ponca City, OK, passed away on March 16, 2020. A Family Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, March 20, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home and Crematory. Debbie was born in Guymon, Oklahoma on June 12, 1952, to parents, Vernon and Barbara (Kimbell) Yates. Her sister, Ruth Ann, was waiting on her at home. The family moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico when Vernon accepted a position as the basketball coach. Debbie started her education in Las Cruces. Another coaching move led…

Mark Thompson News Staff Wed, 03/18/2020 – 12:48 In-page image(s) Body Mark Thompson of Ponca City passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 with his mother by his side. He was 57 years of age. Mark was born September 3, 1962 in Dallas, Texas to Bernie and Dianna Bassett Thompson. The traditional noon feast is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2020 at the OtoeMissouria tribal complex with burial to follow in the Otoe Missouria tribal cemetery under the care of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City. Casketbearers will be Joshua Black, Brad Childs, Joey Hill, Mike Black, John Shotton and Tim Bassett. He grew up in Garland Texas graduating from Lakeview…

Glen Olen Adkins News Staff Wed, 03/18/2020 – 12:48 In-page image(s) Body Glen Olen Adkins, 88, formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away early Saturday morning, March 14, 2020 at his residence at Brookdale Bartlesville Assisted Living. Glen was born May 25, 1931 at Ralston, Oklahoma to William McKinley “Bill” Adkins and Ethel F. (Marshall) Adkins. He attended school in Hominy, Grayhorse and Fairfax, graduating with the Fairfax High School Class of 1951. Glen joined the U.S. Air Force on June 19, 1951 and on December 26, that same year, married his high school sweetheart, Dora Agan in Fairfax. Upon his honorable discharge in 1955, Glen went to work in…

Sherri Joanne (Adcock) Wiseley News Staff Tue, 03/17/2020 – 12:52 In-page image(s) Body Sherri Joanne (Adcock) Wiseley, 66, of Ponca City, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Sherri was born Dec. 4, 1954, to Elbern and Helen Adcock. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. There will be no funeral scheduled scheduled to to Sherri’s request to be cremated. Obituaries

Colleen Agnes Coatney News Staff Tue, 03/17/2020 – 12:52 In-page image(s) Body Colleen Agnes “Tibby” Coatney passed away at the age of 90 on March 14, 2020. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 29, 1929 in Ponca City, the daughter of Helen (Schatz) and Rellon Shannon. She graduated from Ponca City High School and attended Stephens College and NOJC where she met her future husband, Kenneth “Red” Coatney. They were married on December 27, 1948. She and Red enjoyed attending bible study with John Young and their lifelong friends the Mertzs, Bradens, and Miles’. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church, St.…

David Alan Strah Sr. David Alan Strah Sr. Tue, 03/17/2020 – 12:52 In-page image(s) Body David Alan Strah Sr. passed away at his home, surrounded by his wife and children on Thursday, March 12, 2020. A Rosary Service will be held Tuesday, March 17th, at 6pm at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 10am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. David will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Cemetery following the Mass. Friends and loved ones may pay their respects on Monday, March 16th, from 1-8pm and Tuesday, March 17th, from 8am-8pm. Pallbearers will be Jack Strah,…

Darrell Kirkwood News Staff Tue, 03/17/2020 – 12:52 In-page image(s) Body Darrell Kirkwood, resident of Ponca City, died on Friday, March 13, 2020. He was born on Dec. 4, 1940, in Stratford, Texas, to Benny Kirkwood and Fern Clinkenbeard. His body will be donated to the United Tissue Network. Obituaries

Debra Cannon News Staff Tue, 03/17/2020 – 12:52 In-page image(s) Body Debra Cannon, resident of Ponca City, passed away on Monday March 16, 2020. She was 67 years old. Services are pending with Trout Funeral Home & Crematory. Obituaries