Donald Lee Redford

Apr 26, 2026

Donald Redford, 73, beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on April 26, 2026. He entered this world on June 7, 1952, in Buffalo, NY, born to Harold and Marilyn Kessler Redford. Don is preceded by the passing of his mother, father and four siblings, Ed, Jerry, Roy, and Ray.

Don grew up in Springville,...

Treva Eleanor Thompson

Mar 21, 2026

Treva Elanor (Mosier) Thompson, 87, passed away Mar, 21 2026, in Ponca City OK. Treva was born September 21, 1938, in Arkansas City, Kansas, to Homer Fay Mosier and Nila Lois Rosecrans. After graduating high school, she married Don L. Thompson Sr on November 5, 1955. They had been married 66 years, 8 months, and 12 days. To their marriage...

Virginia Rose Miller

Mar 18, 2026

Virginia Sewell Miller, born on August 29, 1930, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on March 18, 2026, at Ponca City Nursing Home and Rehab. Her life was marked by a devoted commitment to caring for others as a private caretaker in home healthcare. She brought comfort and tenderness to those she served.

A woman of St. John's Lutheran faith, Virginia found...

Anastassiya Y. Shvilko

Feb 26, 2026

Anastassiya Y. Shvilko, born on February 23, 1995, in Kazakhstan, passed away on February 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Ana, as she was fondly known, dedicated her life to being a Child Services Investigator with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS). This role was not just a job for her; it was a vocation through which she demonstrated her...

Franklin Leon Horinek

Dec 7, 2025

Franklin Leon Horinek, 91, of Arkansas City, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City, Kansas. Born in Newkirk, Oklahoma, Frank was a proud Newkirk High School athlete - playing football and earning the title of state champion in pole vaulting. He continued his football career at Northern Oklahoma Junior College.

Frank married Phyllis McKinney in...

Charles (Stoney) Barrows

Nov 12, 2025

Charles Raymond Barrows, 66, lovingly known as "Stoney," was called to his eternal resting place on November 12, 2025. He was surrounded by family who cherished him deeply, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Stoney entered this world on June 24, 1959 in Blackwell, OK, born to David D. and Linda C. Ebright Barrows. Stoney grew up in Blackwell....

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Pope

Oct 24, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Pope

1944-2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Pope, 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Newkirk, Oklahoma on October 24, 2025.

Born in Kansas City, Kansas Betty lived a life filled with love, laughter and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her true love, husband Paul Pope with whom she shared many wonderful years.

Betty is survived by...

Gerald Miller

Sep 8, 2025

Gerald Miller, 82, beloved Father, Grandfather, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on September 8, 2025. He entered this world on January 28, 1943, in Franklin, PA, born to George Robert and Dorothy Irene Cline Miller.

Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 15, 2025, in the Winfield Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, KS with Pastor Joshua...

Margie Stinson

Aug 20, 2025

Margie Stinson, 78, beloved Mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on August 20, 2025. She entered this world on December 20, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, born to Joseph William Watson and Thelma Wilhite Watson.

Funeral services will be held at 10am Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the Chapel of Grace Memorial Chapel, 2016 N. 14th,...

Catherine Tavanello

Aug 19, 2025

Catherine (Cathy) Jean Tavanello passed away from this life in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.

Funeral services will be held 10: 00 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025, in Newkirk First united Methodist Church with Pastor Clayton Pappan officiating. Interment will follow in the Newkirk City cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at...

Leslie (Les) Johnston

Aug 6, 2025

Leslie (Les) Johnston, 86, of Newkirk, Oklahoma, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2025. Born and raised in Newkirk, Leslie lived a life marked by service, hard work, and quiet dedication to his community and family.

After graduating from Newkirk High School in 1957, Leslie began his career at Kirkendall Iron and Drilling, where he met the love...

Steven Campala

Aug 3, 2025

Steven Don Compala Left our world on August 3rd, 2025 to be with our creator. He was 49 years old. He was surrounded by family and love when he ended his battle with cancer. Steven is a lifelong resident of Newkirk, Oklahoma.

He will be missed by his dad Tom Compala, mother Kayron Elam, sister Melissa Rowe, Brother Bo Elam and...

Kenneth Marlatt

Aug 3, 2025

Kenneth Lee Marlatt, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and Navy veteran, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life defined by hard work, deep love, and quiet generosity.

Ken was born in Abilene, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Edna Marlatt. He grew up with five brothers and sisters, all of whom preceded him in death. From an...

James Plunkett

Jul 30, 2025

Jane Payne

Jul 30, 2025

Life began for Betty Jane Payne in a rock house near Apperson, Oklahoma on September 16, 1927. Born to Ruby and Otho Harvey, and she ascended to Heaven July 30, 2025. As a young girl you would see Jane on horseback about every day because her dad was a cowboy. Jane attended school in Apperson, Oklahoma riding to school on...

Robert (Bob) Lobsinger

Jul 25, 2025

Robert W. (Bob) Lobsinger died July 25, after a lengthy illness. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in the Newkirk City Cemetery. The family has asked in lieu of flowers please make donations to ALS Association.

Born February 20, 1944, in Enid, Oklahoma, he was the son of John and Catherine Lobsinger. The family moved to...

Joan McColloch

Jul 17, 2025

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...