Mar 4, 2024

Charles E. Peterson, 77, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Oklahoma City, OK.

Charles Edward was born on Sept. 2, 1946 in Blackwell, OK to Finis Lewis Peterson and Helen Foster.  At an early age his family moved from Blackwell to California. At age 17 he joined the United States Army and proudly served our...

Mar 1, 2024

John Hugh Stuart of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away March 1, 2024, in the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 71 years.

John Hugh Stuart, born on April 8, 1952, to Robert and Mary Catherine (McIntosh) Stuart, passed away on March 1, 2024, at the age of 71. In his passing, he leaves behind...

Mar 1, 2024

Anne Jeannette Prather of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away, March 1, 2024, at her home at the age of 71 years.

Anne Jeannette Prather was born on December 15, 1952, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to James David and Thelma Joanne (Ward) Prather. She grew up in Oklahoma City before returning to southeast Oklahoma where she graduated from Coalgate High...

Feb 29, 2024

Richard Walter Staten, formerly of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away at his home in Tonkawa at the age of 84 years.

Richard Walter Staten was born on September 7, 1939, in Blackwell to Walter Doyle and Louise Goldie (Foust) Staten. He grew up in Blackwell and attended Blackwell Public Schools. For twenty-eight years he worked at the Acme...

Feb 20, 2024

Loutricia Ann Walleen of California, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 85 years. She later moved to Northern California where she resided at the time of her passing.

Loutricia Ann Walleen grew up in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, and graduated from Tonkawa High School.  A graveside memorial service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March...

Feb 19, 2024

James Perry Arnold passed away early Monday morning, February 19, 2024, at his home at the age of 73 years.

Perry was born in Wichita, KS, to Jim and Vesta Arnold. They moved to Ashland, KS, when he was in first grade. He lived on the Young and Cooper ranch north of town until he graduated in...

Feb 18, 2024

Marion Finley, a man of unwavering dedication, service, and faith, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on February 18, 2024, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Born on October 20, 1940, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, Marion's life was a tapestry of love and service to others.

Marion Finley's legacy lives on through the cherished memories and the family he leaves...

Feb 9, 2024

Mary V. Prusa, resident of Red Rock, died Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Stillwater Medical Center in Perry. She was 68.

Mary Virginia was born on June 22, 1955, the daughter of Steve and Eva Mae (LeVaIIey) Panach in Newkirk, Okla. She graduated from Braman High School. On July 15, 1982, Mary married Claude Prusa in Newkirk....

Feb 8, 2024

Robert Michael Shepherd, 71, of Blackwell, died Feb. 8, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 8, 1952 in Blackwell to Robert and Doris Miller Shepherd. He grew up in Blackwell and graduated Blackwell High School in 1970. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a bachelor's in business. After graduation he entered...

Feb 1, 2024

On Thursday, February 1, 2024 Elnora Jean Day (Ellie) went to be with the Lord. Her loss is hanging heavy on our hearts. She was born on January 29, 1939, in Colcord, Oklahoma, to Woodrow and Ethel Beck. She attended Blackwell Public Schools. She married Robert "Sonny" Dunlap in 1960 in Nowata, Oklahoma. She later married  Kenneth Day in...

Jan 25, 2024

Elmore Bathurst of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at his home at the age of 98 years.

Elmore Bathurst was born on September 20, 1925, near Burlington, Oklahoma, to Harry A. and Iva Beatrice (Cloyd) Bathurst. He grew up in Alfalfa County attending rural schools and furthered his education by attending Oklahoma State University...

Jan 24, 2024

Arlen D. Byers of Blackwell, Oklahoma, went peacefully to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home at the age of 84 years.

Arlen D. Byers was born on August 25, 1939, in Blackwell to Robert Wayne and Polly (Bridgewater) Byers. He attended Blackwell Public Schools graduating from Blackwell High School. He...

Dec 21, 2023

Ruth Ann Johnson was born in Cylinder, Iowa on May 8, 1935, the youngest of four children of Royce and Ann Calentine. From the day she was born her family called her "Ruthie." She was small but mighty and impressed all those who knew her with her strength, speed and determination.

She grew up in Iowa, where...

Dec 21, 2023

On December 21st, 2023, Bill D. Wilson of Blackwell Oklahoma, one of the greatest men who ever lived, took his last breath in this world, and his first breath in heaven.  What a wonderful homecoming he had on that peaceful December afternoon.

Bill was the best family man ever.  He was a beacon of light and taught...

Dec 19, 2023

Cassie Marie Leatherman of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away, Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at her home at the age of 49 years.

Cassie was born on May 2, 1974, in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Larry and Susan (Franz) Stafford. She grew up in Blackwell attending Blackwell Public Schools and graduated in the class of 1992. She furthered her education...

Dec 15, 2023

James Robert "Bob" McGowan of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away Friday evening, December 15, 2023, at his home at the age of 68 years.

Dec 13, 2023

Thelma Elizabeth Smith passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in her Bryan home, surrounded by her family. Thelma was born in Tonkawa, Oklahoma on September 19, 1932, to Gladys Loretta (Ward) Fairless and Henry Eugene Fairless. She grew up on a farm just outside of Tonkawa. She met a boy named Olin Dail Smith in church, and they...

Dec 11, 2023

Terry Pendleton, resident of Blackwell, died on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 at the Oklahoma City Veterans Hospital. He was 71.

Roberts and Son Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Honoring his request, no services will be held.

Terry L. Pendleton was born on Dec. 21, 1951 in Oklahoma City to Cecil Edmond and Juanita Pearl...

Dec 10, 2023

Robert "Bob" Neil Meyer, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on December 10, 2023 at his residence at the age of 84 years.

Bob was born on March 28, 1939, in Littleton, Colorado to Rudolph and Lula Mae (Welch) Meyer, both who died when he was six. There were six children at home – ages 1 through...

Dec 8, 2023

Clinton Wade Sentel of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, passed away on December 8, 2023, at his residence at the age of 58 years.

Clinton Wade Sentel was born on February 4, 1965, in Arkansas City, Kansas. He was the son of Roger Howard and Mary Anna (Dyke) Sentel. He grew up in Ponca City where he attended Ponca City...