Aug 25, 2019

Leroy James Ray of Braman, Oklahoma, died Sunday evening, August 25, 2019, at his home at the age of 80 years.

Leroy James Ray was born October 31, 1938 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Lester and Opal (Sodowksy) Ray. The family lived in Blackwell until they moved to Braman to farm. He attended schools in Blackwell and Braman...

Aug 25, 2019

Larry Alfred Smith of Ardmore, Oklahoma, died Sunday morning, August 25, 2019, in the Mercy Hospital in Ardmore at the age of 84 years.

Larry Alfred Smith was born on March 24, 1935, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, to Chester A. and Lola Geraldine (McGuinn) Smith. He grew up in Tonkawa and graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1953....

Aug 21, 2019

Sharon Sue Adams of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died early Wednesday morning, August 21, 2019, in the Integris Hospice House in Oklahoma City at the age of 71 years.

Sharon Sue Adams was born on July 6, 1948, in Blackwell to John Richard and Freda Lorene (Alexander) Campbell Sr. She grew up in Blackwell and graduated from Blackwell High...

Aug 18, 2019

Glenda Kathryn Gardner of Ponca City, Oklahoma, died Sunday afternoon, August 18, 2019, in the Ponca City Nursing and Rehab at the age of 83 years.

Glenda Kathryn Gardner was born on November 2, 1935, in Eddy, Oklahoma, to Fred Ernest and Mable Doris (Whitney) Looper. She grew up on a farm near Eddy and attended rural...

Aug 13, 2019

Edwin Charles "Eddie" Heckelsmiller of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019, in the Willow Haven Nursing Home in Tonkawa at the age of 93 years.

Edwin Charles "Eddie" Heckelsmiller was born on May 31, 1926, in Pollock, South Dakota, to Charles David and Eva (Weber) Heckelsmiller. He grew up attending Pollock Public Schools. He entered the...

Aug 11, 2019

Raymond Leroy Robinson of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Sunday, August 11, 2019, at his home in Blackwell at the age of 56 years.

Raymond Leroy Robinson was born on January 3, 1963, to Richard Hall and Alma Jenice (Norton) Robinson. He attended Aline – Cleo Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1981. Following his education he...

Aug 5, 2019

Victoria Ann "Vicki" Ebert of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Monday afternoon, August 5, 2019, in the Ponca City Medical Center at the age of 76 years.

Victoria Ann "Vicki" Ebert was born on November 4, 1942, in Blackwell to Carl and Margaret (Scudder) Bay. She grew up attending Braman Schools and graduated in 1960. She married Lester Boyd...

Jul 27, 2019

Edna Powers August 20 th , 1935 – July 27 th , 2019 (Age 83). Edna Powers passed away peacefully after a long illness in her home on Saturday, July 27 th , 2019. Edna was born to Ralph and Lena Seal and was raised in Orlando, Ok.  She attended Stillwater High school for her senior year after being...

Jul 15, 2019

Randy Lee Bowling of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away July 15, 2019, in the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home at the age of 59 years.

Randy Lee Bowling was born on May 29, 1960, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to Ray and Peggy (Hawkins) Bowling. As a young boy he moved with his family to Blackwell where he attended Blackwell Public...

Jul 7, 2019

Catherine Marie Butzback of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died early Sunday morning, July 7, 2019, in the Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home at the age of 73 years.

Catherine Marie Butzback was born on December 25, 1945, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Dale Luther and Earline Rebecca (Carr) Spruill. She grew up in Tonkawa and attended Tonkawa Public Schools graduating...

Jun 30, 2019

Robert "Bobby" Niles was born July, 3 rd 1942 in Oklahoma City to Pete and Dorothy Niles. He grew up attending Yukon Public Schools, Graduating in1960.

Following graduation, he attended Southeastern University in Durant, Oklahoma, on a full football scholarship. While at Southeastern, he played fullback for the Savages where he was given the nickname "Bullet Bob"...

Jun 28, 2019

Mary Virginia Bachman of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019, in Blackwell at the age of 94 years.

Mary Virginia Bachman was born on July 29, 1924, in Dallas, Texas. She was the daughter of Benjamin and Dovie (Lambert) Keney. She grew up in the Fort Worth area attending the Fort Worth Public Schools,...

Jun 16, 2019

Glenda Marie Garriga of Ponca City, Oklahoma, died early Sunday morning, June 16, 2019, at her son's home in Ponca City at the age of 74 years.

Glenda Marie Garriga was born on September 16, 1944, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Glen and Thelma (Mann) Stewart. She grew up in Blackwell and attended Blackwell Public Schools graduating with...

Jun 11, 2019

Norma Jean Ellis of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at her home at the age of 85 years.

Norma Jean Ellis was born on May 18, 1934, in Bridgeport, Oklahoma, to John Leroy and Ruby Jane (Pedigo) Challis Sr. She grew up in Bridgeport attending Bridgeport Elementary School before moving to Blackwell where she attended...

Jun 10, 2019

Shirlee Myrlene Ebert of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Monday, June 10, 2019, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital at the age of 83 years.

Shirlee Myrlene Ebert was born on July 12, 1935, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, to Fred H. and Edna M. (Smith) Musselman. She grew up in Tonkawa and attended Tonkawa Public Schools and graduated with the Class...

Jun 8, 2019

Fred Affholder Jr. of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Saturday, June 8, 2019, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital at the age of 61 years.

Services are pending with Roberts and Son Funeral Home.

Jun 3, 2019

Ramona Jean Hardin of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Monday afternoon, June 3, 2019, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital at the age of 82 years.

Ramona Jean Hardin was born on August 23, 1936, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Harry and Goldie (Frisby) Holland. As a young girl she moved with her family to Blackwell where she attended Blackwell Public...

Jun 3, 2019

Larry Edward Hart of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Monday afternoon, June 3, 2019, at his home at the age of 75 years.

Larry Edward Hart was born on September 28, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Edward King and Ealen (Baker) Hart. As a young boy he moved with his family to Blackwell where he attended Blackwell Public...

May 29, 2019

Donald Richard Sodowsky of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Wednesday morning, May 29, 2019, in the Blackwell Regional Hospital at the age of 70 years.

Donald Richard Sodowsky was born on January 27, 1949, in Blackwell to Cecil and Juanita (Deffner) Sodowsky. He grew up in Blackwell and graduated from Blackwell High School in 1967. He furthered his education...

May 28, 2019

Jeremy Ben Zaitshik of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at his home at the age of 44 years.

Jeremy Ben Zaitshik was born on April 13, 1975, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Gene Ben and Rebecca Ruth (Richmond) Zaitshik. He grew up in Ponca City and attended First Lutheran School until the sixth grade. He...