Dec 17, 2025

Elmer Douglas (Bud) Wynn died at his home on December 17, 2025, at the age of 91 years.

He was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma, on August 28, 1934, to Elmer Lester and Martha Pearl (O’Dell) Wynn. He attended Blackwell schools, graduating with the class of 1953. During high school he began working for Charley Krisman at the Blackwell Iron and Supply...

Jan 12, 2026

Ralph Dewayne Lawrence Stout of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Blackwell at the age of 70 years.

Ralph Dewayne Lawrence Stout was born on April 17, 1955, in Salina, Oklahoma. He was the son of Edward Layton Stout and Reba Lynn (Stanley) Stout. He grew up in Blackwell, attending Blackwell Public Schools. Following his education, he...

Jan 8, 2026

Roy Dwaine Northcutt, 77, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away January 8, 2026, in his home.

A private graveside service was held Monday, January 19, 2026.

Jan 8, 2026

Shirley June Harlan was born December 21, 1934 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Clifford and Vivian McDowell. She has lived in Blackwell all her life, and is a graduate of Blackwell High School, Class of 1953. Shirley worked during high school at Lou Howard's drugstore. She sold cosmetics, did bookkeeping, and filled prescriptions when needed.

Jerry and Shirley met in 1951, where...

Jan 7, 2026

Lester George “Les” Johns, 95, of Enid, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Lester was born at home in Blackwell, in the Smelter Heights, to Victor and Velma Johns. He attended Blackwell Public Schools, until completing the tenth grade – when he joined the US Army at the age of sixteen. He...

Jan 5, 2026

Lynn Eugene Courtney of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2026, surrounded by loving family at the age of 65 years.

Lynn Eugene Courtney was born on November 7th, 1960, in Ruidoso, New Mexico, to Rodney and Dorris Brown Courtney. He grew up in Blackwell and attended Blackwell Public Schools. Upon graduation, he furthered his studies at NOC in...

Dec 31, 2025

J.T (John Timothy) Weingartner, beloved brother and uncle, passed from this life to the arms of Jesus on December 31, 2025. He was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on March 28, 1949. He has lived with his sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Charles True in Tonkawa, OK for the past 10 years.

He lived his early life on the farm near Tonkawa...

Dec 22, 2025

Mary J. Miller, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on December 22, 2025, in Blackwell, at the age of 94 years.

Mary J Miller was born on January 18, 1931, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She was the daughter of August and Agnes (Pieper) Meyer. At a young age, she moved with her family to Missouri, where she attended school – graduating from Maryville...

Dec 21, 2025

Karen Lou Holmes, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in Nardin, Oklahoma, at the age of 82 years.

Karen Lou Holmes was born on August 25, 1943, in Blackwell. She was the daughter of Glen and Evelyn (Washburn) Elsenrath. She grew up in Nardin, and attended school at Blackwell Public Schools.

Karen married Ken Flowers, and they had...

Dec 14, 2025

Delbert Loren McGaha went to be with our Lord the morning of December 14th, 2025.

He was born February 21st, 1933, in Nardin, Oklahoma to parents Clarence and Hazel McGaha. He was the 4th of 5 children. Growing up he helped his Dad, Grandpa and Uncles Leslie and Earl in the fields on the family farm.

He graduated in 1951 from Blackwell...

Dec 8, 2025

Josephine Gwendolyn Williamson, a beloved mother and devoted school cook with a can-do spirit, died Monday, December 8, in Irving, Texas after a courageous battle with dementia-related causes. She was 95.

Jo was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma on August 6, 1930, to John and Rhoda Francis (Fannie) Cathey. She attended Tonkawa Public Schools. She married Ernest Dale...

Dec 2, 2025

Darren Krey Jamieson, 47, of Deer Creek, Oklahoma, passed away at his home on December 2, 2025.

Darren Krey Jamieson was born to Darrell Jamieson and Gloria June Henry Jamieson, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, on September 19, 1978.

Darren graduated High School from Deer Creek-Lamont in 1997. Following his graduation, he attended the Spartan College of...

Nov 25, 2025

Margarett June (Cross) Jones September 1, 1940 – November 25, 2025 Margarett grew up in a large, close-knit family, where she was the eldest of many siblings and took care of them as if they were her own. She was preceded in death by Harry, Thomas, Charles, Linda "Janey," Bessie, Wanda, Maxine, and several other brothers and sisters who...

Nov 23, 2025

Mark Wayne Cook was born to C.W. "Sonny" Cook and Jan Suzanne Leatherman on February 10, 1967, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He entered into his eternal home November 23, 2025.

During his childhood, Mark spent time on the family farm, where he developed a love for raising animals, gardening, and antique shopping. In his youth, he enjoyed...

Nov 16, 2025

Joyce Fay (Hurst) Johnson went to her heavenly home on November 16, 2025, at age 90.

Joyce was born in Maude, Oklahoma on July 7th, 1935, to David William Hurst and Hazel Pauline Boydston Hurst.

Joyce's early years growing up were spent in the Seminole, Oklahoma area. Her father's work moved the family often, but...

Nov 8, 2025

Steven Ray Rains, 75, of Newkirk, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Steven was born to Raymond Orville Rains and Adda Louise (Scruggs) Rains on May 11, 1950, in Arkansas City, Kansas. Steven attended Cowley County Community College for two years, studying Welding Technology. Steven also served in the Kansas National Guard for...

Nov 2, 2025

Stephen John Hadsall returned home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was greeted there by his wife Jean Hadsall, son Stephen Joshua, and daughter Kelsey. He died from cardiovascular disease.

John was born in Pasadena, California to Stephen Wayne and Genevieve Hadsall. He attended Baldwin Park High School where he met his high-school...

Oct 28, 2025

Ronald Dale Skaggs of Blackwell, Oklahoma, departed this life on October 28, 2025, in Blackwell, at the age of 57.

Ronald Dale Skaggs was born on March 23, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of James Radis and Norma Jean (Abney) Skaggs. He grew up near Viburnum, Missouri, and attended Viburnum public schools, graduating...

Oct 25, 2025

Michael Howard Calfy, 74, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away early Saturday, October 25, 2025.

No services have been planned.

Oct 21, 2025

Connie Sue Finley of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on October 21, 2025, in Edmond at the age of 81 years.

Connie Sue Finley was born on July 21, 1944, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Eugene Burns and Hazel (Stanley) Corneil. She grew up in Blackwell, attending Blackwell Public Schools and graduating in 1962. She...