Jul 30, 2023

Ruth Lorraine Gillespie Kelle passed to her eternal heavenly home July 30, 2023, from Via Christi Village, Ponca City, Oklahoma, at the age of 98 years, two months, nine days.

Ruth was born on May 21, 1925, in Autwine, Oklahoma, to William Reese Adison and Lora Ethel (Harden) Gillespie. She attended Round Grove and Prairie Home Grade...

Jul 27, 2023

Robert Cephas "Bob" Noblett of Blackwell passed away Thursday evening, July 27, 2023, at his home at the age of 84 years.

Bob Noblett was born on January 24, 1939, in Carson, Okahoma, to Mennis Miller and Olive Faye (Ballard) Noblett. He grew up in various communities in the Shawnee area, where his dad coached and taught...

Jul 23, 2023

Patricia Cooper, former Blackwell resident, died on Sunday, July 24, 2023 in Tahlequah. She was 48. Arrangements are pending.

Jul 17, 2023

Clifford Leroy Honick, farmer and lifelong resident of rural Newkirk, OK., departed for the eternal kingdom on Monday, July 17, 2023 at his country residence near Peckham, OK.  He was 88 years old.

Clifford was born October 24, 1934  to Ray and Dolly Honick of rural Kay County. He is survived by Marguerite Morris Honick, his wife...

Jul 14, 2023

Speech pathologist, fine arts, fine food enthusiast

Gary Lucas died July 14 at age 71.

Gary had a strong Christian faith and was a member of Claremont United Church of Christ.

He was born June 8, 1952 in rural Blackwell, Oklahoma, and "was theatrical and funny," his family shared. "At a young age...

Jul 13, 2023

Charles James Terrell, lifelong resident of Blackwell, OK passed away on Thursday July 13, 2023 at Shawn Manor Nursing Home in Ponca City, OK. He was 79 years old.

Charlie was born on November 1,1943 to James Terrell and Bertha (Alsdurf) Terrell in Blackwell. Growing up, he attended the...

Jul 10, 2023

Jane Ann Kivett, lifelong resident of Blackwell, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 10, 2023 at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was 63 years old.

Jane was born on January 21, 1960 in Blackwell, to Louis and Helen (Hein) Buellesfeld. She grew up in Blackwell where she received her early education....

Jul 6, 2023

James Dean "Jim" Thilsted of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away early Thursday morning, July 6, 2023, in the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 68 years.

Jim Thilsted was born on February 28, 1955, in Alva, Oklahoma, to James and Lois Jean (Hensley) Thilsted. In 1961 he moved with his family to Blackwell where...

Jun 26, 2023

Diane Bea Sprague went to be with her precious Lord and Savior on June 26, 2023. Diane was born on January 12, 1939 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to William and Glenora Scott. She grew up in Blackwell, and after graduating from Blackwell High School, Diane attended Northern Oklahoma College. In 1963, she met the love of her life, Charles "Chuck"...

Jun 17, 2023

Don Leatherman, resident of Braman, OK passed away on Saturday, June, 17, 2023 at Ascension St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. He was 82. To celebrate Don's life a memorial service will be held by the family at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023 at Braman Community Church.

Don Leatherman, son of Fred and Lucille...

Jun 14, 2023

Hailey Brea Poindexter of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on June 14, 2023, at her home at the age of 16 years.

Hailey Brea Poindexter was born on December 20, 2006, in Ponca City to Jeremy Scott Poindexter and Renee Lyn Barnett. She grew up Ponca City, Tonkawa, and Tipp City, Ohio, before returning to Ponca City...

Jun 2, 2023

Billy Leon Ellis of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at his home at the age of 67 years.

Billy Leon Ellis was born on January 30, 1956, in Blackwell to Lawrence Edward and Norma Jean (Challis) Ellis. He grew up in Blackwell and graduated from Blackwell High School in 1974. He served eight years in...

May 31, 2023

Wesley (Doughboy) Lee Ailey was born on August 25, 1944, in Depew, Oklahoma to Loran and Ruth Ailey. He graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1962 and later went on to earn an Associate Degree from NOC graduating with honors.

Wesley was inducted into the Army in 1966 and served in Germany and Vietnam earning a bronze...

May 29, 2023

Tressa Webb of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Monday morning, May 29, 2023, at her home at the age of 85 years.

May 24, 2023

Bernita Ruth Aldrich of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Wednesday morning, May 24, 2023, in the Quail Ridge Memory Care in Oklahoma City at the age of 93 years.

Bernita was born on March 3, 1930, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Guy and Opal Hardwick. She grew up in Lamont attending Lamont Public Schools. As a young girl she joined...

May 22, 2023

Arthur Leroy Henrichs of Deer Creek, OK passed away at 76, unexpectedly on Monday, May 22.  Arthur was known to show up early to make coffee for the employees at Walmart working with him.  When he did not show up and no coffee was made someone noticed his car in the parking lot. An ambulance was called immediately.

May 13, 2023

Mary E. Jones of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died early Saturday morning, May 13, 2023, in Via Christi Village in Ponca City at the age of 76 years.

Mary Ellen Jones was born on August 31, 1946, in Ponca City to Arthur and Mary Davis. On May 15, 1967, she married Larry Jones and the couple made Blackwell their...

May 10, 2023

Darrell E. Rowe, lifelong resident of Blackwell, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at his home. He was 68.

A service to celebrate Darrell's life was held at noon on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at the Top of Oklahoma Museum in Blackwell.

Darrell Eugene Rowe, the son of Roy Eugene and Leta Pauline (Bonewell) Rowe, was...

May 5, 2023

Verla Jean Webb of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, in the O.U. Medical Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 71 years.

Verla attended school in Blackwell, graduating in 1970. She married Craig Webb May 26, 1973. They had 3 children and traveled for twenty years because Craig was in the Air...

May 3, 2023

Life Celebration will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Blackwell.