Donna McCoy

Jun 2, 2025

Donna Marie (Hudelson) McCoy, the daughter of Bertilla Hess and John Orion “Red” Hudelson was born October 5, 1944 in Kent, WA. On June 2, 2025, after a courageous and hard–fought battle, Donna was set free of her suffering and was called home to her eternal resting place.

Donna grew up and attended Catholic and Newkirk public schools in Newkirk, OK....

Elmer Cummings

Jun 2, 2025

Elmer James Cummings passed away on June 2nd, 2025, in Wichita, KS with his family by his side. Elmer was born in Peckham, Oklahoma to loving parents Harry T. Cummings and Helen Marie (Smith) Cumings. He attended Grant Rural School and graduated from Newkirk High School. He went on to attend business college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 1959 he...

Sue Merhoff

May 23, 2025

Sue Merhoff

April 24, 1954-May 23, 2025.

Sue Merhoff gained her wings on May 23, 2025 at the home she and husband, John, built on the farm in rural Ponca City.

Born April 24, 1954 in Arkansas City, KS to Frankie (Eastin) Keen and Donald Keen. She grew up in Newkirk, OK where she attended school and graduated...

Hazel Ramey

Apr 26, 2025

Hazel Marie Ramey passed away April 26, 2025, at The Ponca City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was 99 years of age.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in the Saint Francis Catholic Church with Father Carson Krittenbrink officiating. Internment will follow in the Newkirk City Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Miller Stahl...

Joe Payne

Apr 1, 2025

Joe Lynn Payne of Payne Rd., Kaw City, OK, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his home. Joe was born September 28, 1949, at the Dozier Clinic in Shidler, OK, to Holton and Jane Payne.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 11, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the family in attendance from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m....

Katherine (Kathy) Fitch

Mar 11, 2025

Katherine L. Boyer Fitch passed away March 11, 2025, in Newkirk, Oklahoma. Katherine was born February 12, 1943, to Elijah and Ruth Billbe Boyer in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She grew up in a home north of Blackwell with her parents and 7 siblings. Katherine attended rural schools and went on to graduate from Blackwell High School in 1961. After her graduation...

Adrian McBride

Feb 14, 2025

Luther M. Pepper

Jan 16, 2025

Luther Mitchell Pepper was born on March 8, 1939, in Pawnee, Oklahoma to parents Robinson and Ruby Tallbear Pepper. He left this world and went to the Creator on January 16, 2025.

He proudly represented the Kaw Nation and served as Vice Chairman and served in numerous committees. He was the Voice of Allagawaho in the pageant “Voices of the Wind”...

Del D. Winegarner

Jan 15, 2025

Del Dennis Winegarner passed away on January 15, 2025, in Winfield, Kansas. Del was born on March 14, 1940, to Delbert Claud Winegarner and Eunice Marie (McCordy) Winegarner in Wichita, Kansas.

A graveside service for Del Dennis Winegarner will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 2pm, at the Newkirk City Cemetery.

Del Winegarner grew up in Wichita, Kansas and attended...

Linda Merz

Dec 27, 2024

Long term resident of Newkirk and Ponca City, Linda Ann Merz, passed away at Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 27, 2024. 

She was born on December 24, 1939, at home on a farm northwest of Oklahoma City to Richard Park and Florence Ivie Tyson Stinchcomb. The farm was part of Lee Stinchcomb Land Run of 1889,...

Alvin Thompson

Dec 25, 2024

Alvin Jackson Thompson, 30, beloved father, Son, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 25, 2024. He entered this world on September 26, 1994 in Okmulgee, OK, born to Alvin Herring and Rose Mary Thompson.

Alvin also known as AJ, was a loving, caring, father, brother, and friend. He always wanted to hang out...

Nathan McCoy

Dec 15, 2024

Nathan McCoy, 85, beloved husband, Father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 15, 2024. He entered this world on February 7, 1939, in Cushing, OK, born to Glynn McCoy and L. Marietta Stevens Meng. 

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2024, in the Newkirk Senior Citizen Center with Pastor Adam Phillips officiating....

Rick (Papa Rick) Moberly

Nov 22, 2024

Gerald Richard (Rick) Moberly II, affectionately known as Papa Rick, 62, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 22, 2024, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He entered this world on July 3, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, born to Gerald and Norma (Lovin) Moberly. 

He met the love of his life, Carol McCracken, and the...

Dana K. Stahl

Nov 2, 2024

Dana Kerrel Stahl, Ponca City resident and formerly of Dallas, died Saturday evening, Nov. 3, 2024, at Creekside Village in Ponca City. She was 81.

The daughter of William Henry and Evelyn Rocille (Gramlich) Stahl, Dana was born Sept. 8, 1943, in Woodward, Okla. At a very early age, she moved with her parents to Nowata, Okla. where they lived through...

Vivian Scott

Oct 22, 2024

Vivian Scott, 85, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on October 22, 2024. She entered this world on October 19, 1939, in Ponca City, OK, born to Delmar Paul and Hazel Novella Heinze Stebens.

Graveside memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, with Pastor Jake Giger officiating in the Newkirk City...

Dorothy Midgley

Oct 4, 2024

Dorothy Marie Dearing Midgley was born on March 30, 1928 in Wellington, KS. She passed away October 4th in Ponca City. The youngest of six children, she lived in Oxford until she was 5, when the family moved to Newkirk. Her father had a trucking business, and her mother was a talented seamstress and cook. She graduated from Newkirk High...

Troy Scott

Sep 16, 2024

Troy Scott, 62, beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on September 16, 2024. He entered this world on July 12, 1962, in Ponca City, OK, born to Ronald L. Scott and Vivian R. Stebens Scott.

Graveside memorial services will be held September 28th at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jake Giger officiating at the Newkirk City...

Mickey Jean Landers

Sep 2, 2024

Mickey Jean Landers, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully on September 2, 2024, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, at the age of 74. Born on October 14, 1949, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Frank and Jessie (Freeze) Kennedy Cochran. She was a vibrant spirit known for her warmth, creativity, and unwavering love for her family.

With a dedicated work...

Ann Lehew

Aug 26, 2024

Ann Marlene Lehew, passed away peacefully at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 26, 2024. Ann was born on May 18, 1932, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Mildred Leighty, their cherished and only child.

Ann pursued her education at Oklahoma A&M, where she became a proud member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority,...

Darrell Sparks

Jul 24, 2024

Darrell Sparks, 76, beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. He was called to his eternal resting place on July 24, 2024. He entered this world on February 10, 1948, in Arkansas City, KS, born to Joseph Madison Sparks and Edna Abernathy Sparks.

A celebration of Life Service will be held Aug. 2 @11am in the Rise Up church with Pastor...