Oct 18, 2020

Beloved husband, inspiring father, cherished granddad, and papa, United States Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Jerry Wayne Johns joined the ranks of those gone before him on Sunday, October 18, 2020. CSM Johns, a Vietnam Veteran, passed away in Ponca City, Oklahoma, along with his constant companion, Scout.

Born on April 12, 1947 in Blackwell, Oklahoma, son of...

Oct 15, 2020

William G. "Bill" Helnore of Ponca City, Oklahoma, died Thursday morning, October 15, 2020 in AllianceHealth - Ponca City at the age of 76 years. Services are pending with Roberts and Son Funeral Home.

Oct 15, 2020

Billy R. Thurman, Jr., of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on October 15, 2020 at his residence at the age of 45 years.

No public services will be held at this time.

Oct 10, 2020

Gerald "Gerry" Ingram, of Braman, Oklahoma, passed away early Saturday morning, October 10, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family, at the age of 73 years.

Gerry Warren Ingram was born on March 28, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Jack Warren Ingram and Frances Rose (Laney) Ingram. He grew up in Wichita, graduating from Wichita...

Oct 4, 2020

Marvin Ray Minix of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, died Sunday morning, October 4, 2020, in the Willow Haven Nursing Home at the age of 75 years.

Marvin Ray Minix was born on January 25, 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to William Jerome and Wilma Mae (Arnold) Minix. His family moved to Kansas where he received his formal education. He worked...

Sep 30, 2020

Ina Lee Ellington Abels was born April 18, 1925 in Vernon, Texas to Oscar and Trena Moore.  She went home to be with God on September 30, 2020 at her home in Stillwater, Oklahoma at the age of 95.

When she was 14, her family moved to Ardmore, OK where she graduated from high school in 1942. ...

Sep 20, 2020

Jack A. Rogers of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at St Francis Hospital in Tulsa.  He was 83.

Jack was born to Bethel "Brownie" and Grace Rogers on April 24, 1937 in Tonkawa at the Tonkawa Hospital. Jack loved to remind his family that he later purchased the hospital and owned the building...

Sep 19, 2020

Doris Gay (Seymour) Fitzgerald of Deer Creek, Oklahoma passed away on September 19, 2020.

Doris was born on May 19, 1929 at the family home that was 7 miles East and 1 mile South of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. Her parents were Andrew Thomas "Tom" Seymour and Mary Ruth (Atkins) Seymour.

Doris attended school at Con....

Sep 15, 2020

The beginning of eternity began, Tuesday, September 15, 2020, for Raymond W. Miller lifetime resident of Nardin, Oklahoma.

Raymond was born on the family farm northwest of Nardin on May 13, 1929 to Harold W. and Lena S. (Klofkorn) Miller. He grew up on that farm, where his Granddaughter now resides, attending Clare, a one room school...

Sep 15, 2020

Anna Colette Roach, 80, of Blackwell, died at 9:59 PM Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.

She was born February 6, 1940 in Ponca City, OK. to Samuel and Louise Sanford. Anna was the proud mother of five children. She is survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and...

Sep 13, 2020

Janice Kay Bradford of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, passed away early Sunday morning, surrounded by her family on September 13, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 78 years.

Interment will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020, at the Blackwell Cemetery. A service to celebrate her life will follow...

Sep 10, 2020

Pamela Kay (Miller) Schuster of Ponca City, Oklahoma went to her Heavenly Home Thursday morning, September 10, 2020 at her home outside Ponca City at the age of 73 years.

Pamela K. Miller was born on February 23, 1947 in Blackwell, Oklahoma the daughter of Donald Lee Miller and Ina B. (Barker) Miller.

She married...

Sep 10, 2020

Mary Ellen Barrett of Blackwell, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord on Thursday morning, September 10, 2020, at her home at the age of 85 years.

Mary Ellen Barrett was born on July 4, 1935, near Peckham, Oklahoma, to Arthur Henry and Rosa (Klein) Lambring. She began her education in the Peckham School and Lost Creek...

Sep 7, 2020

Sondra J. Hackett of Ponca City died early Monday morning, September 7, 2020, at her home at the age of 80 years.

Sonda J. McMillioan was born on August 17, 1940 in Altus, Oklahoma the daughter of Frank McMillioan and Frances Marian (Fitch) McMillioan.

She married Kenneth Freed Hackett on July 29, 1994, and they...

Sep 6, 2020

On Sunday, September 6th, 2020, Glenda Willis was called to her eternal home in heaven. She passed away mid-morning on a clear and sunny day. She lived to the age of 86.

Glenda was a devoted wife and loving mother to 2 children and 3 step- children. Nothing brought her more joy than the gift of 8...

Sep 2, 2020

James Ross Mefford Sr. of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died September 2, 2020, in the Stillwater Medical Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the age of 86 years.

James Ross Mefford Sr. was born on July 6, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, to Orie and Beatrice Mefford. He received a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees and worked his adult life...

Sep 2, 2020

Adam Lesley North of Collinsville, Oklahoma, died September 2, 2020, in the St. John's Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at the age of 37 years.

Adam Lesley North was born on May 18, 1983, in Drumright, Oklahoma, to William E. "Billy" and Bobie Jean (Gaines) North. He grew up attending Oilton Public Schools before attending Sperry High School...

Aug 29, 2020

Linda Sue Tipton of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Saturday evening, August 29, 2020, in Integris Baptist – Enid at the age of 80 years.

Linda Sue Tipton was born on November 19, 1939, in Blackwell to Richard Emmett and Thelma Eugene (Arthurs) Scott. She attended Braman Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1958. Following her education...

Aug 25, 2020

Pauline Lavern Merhoff of Blackwell, Oklahoma, went to be with her Heavenly Father early Tuesday morning, August 25, 2020 in Via Christi – St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 89 years.

Pauline McHenry was born on October 9, 1930, in Dilworth, Oklahoma, to Charles and Julia (Rothrock) McHenry. She grew up attending Blackwell...

Aug 23, 2020

Helen Louise Reese of Blackwell, Oklahoma passed away on August 23, 2020 in Blackwell, Oklahoma at the age of 91 years.

Helen Louise was born on April 13, 1929 in Blackwell, Oklahoma the daughter of Roy Wassom and Lennis (Welch) Wassom. She attended Blackwell Public Schools, graduating in 1947.

She eloped with the love of...