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...

Aug 18, 2020

Betty Lou (Bacher) Woodruff of Blackwell, Oklahoma, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday evening, August 18, 2020, at the age of 85 years.

Betty Lou Woodruff was born June 6, 1935, in Garber, Oklahoma, to Omer and Clara (Newton) Bacher. She grew up in Newkirk, Oklahoma, and met Lindy Woodruff whom she married on...

Aug 17, 2020

Doris Eloise Shepherd of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Monday evening, August 17, 2020, in her home at the age of 97 years surrounded by her loving family.

Doris Eloise Miller was born to Ralph Emerald and Lila Edith Miller April 24, 1923. She spent her childhood in Blackwell growing up next door to her parent's gasoline station. She...

Aug 7, 2020

Michael James Briggs of Blackwell, Oklahoma, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 7, 2020, in the O.U. Health Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 76 years.

Michael James Briggs was born on November 16, 1943, to Bernice Rogers Briggs and Ray Rowland Briggs in Kansas City, Kansas.

This is his...

Jul 24, 2020

JoeAnn Guyer, longtime resident of the Ponca City area, flew away on the wings of a snow white dove to be with her Lord and Savior on July 24, 2020, at the age of 93 years.

JoeAnn Guyer was born on February 27, 1927, in Blackwell to Arthur and Juanita (Jones) Croft. In the years to follow,...

Jul 18, 2020

Luther Wayne Ghormley M.D. stepped into the presence of The Great Physician and His Lord on July 18 th at 10:08 p.m. He was surrounded by loving family. He was born in Abilene, Texas to Dr. James Grant Ghormley and Ruby Pearl (Foreman) Ghormley. He grew up in Cisco and Breckenridge, Texas where he excelled in school and brought...

Jul 15, 2020

John Michael Baum, formerly of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, died July 15, 2020, in Integris Health –Edmond at the age of 76 years.

John Michael Baum was born on May 30, 1944, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Jacob Emil and Vera (Stein) Baum.

He was a champion for the underdog as an attorney. He loved boating, going...

Jul 10, 2020

Carol Jean Clark Bellin of Deer Creek, Oklahoma, died Friday evening, July 10, 2020, in the Community Health Center in Wakita, Oklahoma, at the age of 96 years.

John Clarence and Lottie Marie (Tarrell) Clark were married on Aprl 4, 1923, in Brookings, South Dakota. To this union one daughter, Carol Jean, was born on March 7,...

Jul 10, 2020

God reached His loving hand out to Michael D. Husted on July 10, 2020.

Mike was born to James and Hazel Husted July 29, 1947.

He attended Blackwell Public Schools through graduation. He spent 4 years with U.S. Air Force and returned to Blackwell for employment. For a short while Mike served as Asst. Manager...

Jul 9, 2020

Maxine Combrink Kennedy of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, in the Willow Haven Nursing Home in Tonkawa at the age of 98 years.

Maxine Combrink Kennedy was born on October 24, 1921, in Billings, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Elsie (Dufek) Combrink. She grew up in Billings and graduated from Billings High School. She furthered her...

Jul 8, 2020

Jay Charles Stout of Ponca City, Oklahoma, died Wednesday evening, July 8, 2020, in AllianceHealth-Ponca City at the age of 76 years.

Services are pending with Roberts and Son Funeral Home.