Jul 17, 2022

Don Thompson Sr, 87, passed away July 17, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas.  Don was born December 4, 1934, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, to William Fines Thompson and Martha Lucille Thompson.  After graduating high school, he married Treva E. Moiser on November 5, 1955. They have been married 66 years, 8 months, and 12 days. To their marriage were born two...

Jun 3, 2022

Harold Pulis, Jr.  of Newkirk passed away Friday, June 3, 2022.  He was 78 years old.  He was born on August 7, 1943 in Alpena Pass, Arkansas to Harold Hospers Pulis and Mary Elizabeth (Neff) Pulis.  Harold attended school in Clearwater, KS. On July 26, 1963 he married the love of his life, Patricia Lee Skinner who preceded him in...

May 21, 2022

Virgil House, 73, beloved Husband, was called to his eternal resting place on May 21, 2022. He entered this world on July 11, 1948 in French Camp, California, born to Virgil and Rosa Mary (Denny) House. He was a soldier in the United States Army for over 16 years and was proud of his service there. He met Rhonda...

May 15, 2022

Altha Lavora McBride Short peacefully went to be with the Lord May 14th, 2022 at home in Braman, Oklahoma.  She had just celebrated her 92nd birthday.  A celebration of her life will be held Friday, May 20, 2022, at 1:00pm at the Blackwell Church of Christ, Blackwell, Oklahoma, with Pastor Lanny Jobe officiating.  Burial will follow at the Odd...

May 7, 2022

Lillian Mills, 88, beloved mother and wife was called to her eternal resting place on May 7, 2022. She entered this world on July 2, 1933 in Wilberton, Oklhoma, born to Richard and Bessie (Thompson) McGee. Lillian met Thomas W. Mills and the two were later married on June 22, 1953 in Ponca City and had four children. In her...

Apr 23, 2022

David H. Gelmers was born on January 4, 1954, in Wichita, KS. He was the son of J. Martin and Patsy Gelmers and the grandson of Hank and Lidia Gelmers of Newkirk, OK. David was a member of Holy Cross, Lutheran Church in Wichita, KS. He was baptized at First Lutheran Church in Ponca City on March 14, 1954....

Apr 15, 2022

Longtime resident of rural Newkirk, Ronald (Ron) Scott, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on April 15, 2022. He entered this world on January 30, 1940, in Arkansas City, KS, born to Lloyd Charles Scott and Dorothy Nadine (Barnes) Scott.

Ron grew up in Kay County and graduated from...

Mar 6, 2022

Joyce Jane (Graham) Psikal, 75, born August 12, 1946, in Stillwater, OK to Ralph James Graham and Mary Louise (Flesner) Graham, passed away March 6, 2022, in Andover, KS.

Joyce attended schools in Perry, Redrock, and Hunter, then graduated from high school in Marshall Oklahoma and then attended Enid Business College.   She worked many jobs in her...

Feb 21, 2022

Karol Lee Kehahbah, “Little Pants”, Kaw Tribal member and longtime Newkirk resident, passed away Monday February 21, 2022. He was 60 years old.

Karol was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Carolyn Sue (Goddard) and Robert Kekahbah on December 14, 1961. He grew up and attended school in Shidler, Oklahoma, graduating in 1980. Karol then attended nursing...

Jan 28, 2022

Jacob (Jake) Randol was born to Anthony and Cynthia Randol, in Arkansas City, Kansas, on February 21, 1992. Jake was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. On January 28, 2022 he was called to his eternal resting place at the age of 29.

Jake was blessed with a large loving family, he grew up in Newkirk, Oklahoma...

Jan 28, 2022

Kenneth Ivan Vickery of Newkirk passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 28, 2022.  He was 97. Born to Firman and Gertrude (MAY) VICKERY in Newkirk Oklahoma on September 1, 1924.  Kenneth was third of five children. He graduated from Newkirk High School in 1944. He was inducted into the Army in September of that same year. ...

Jan 21, 2022

Karla Kiser Greer (57) of Eufaula, OK passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022, surrounded by her family, and loved ones. She was born January 2, 1965, in Wichita, KS to David and Junice Kiser.

Graveside services will be held 11 am Thursday, January 27, 2022, in the Newkirk City Cemetery with Curtis Johnstone officiating....

Dec 27, 2021

Donald (Don) J. Crawford of Ponca City passed away Monday, December 27, 2021 at Alliance Health Center in Ponca City. He was 90. Born to Jesse & Cassie (Bowker) Crawford in Phillipsburg, Kansas on July 8, 1931. Don was fourth of five children. He went to school in Phillipsburg, graduating with the class of 1949 at the age of...

Dec 16, 2021

Leonard Ewing, 79, beloved husband and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on December 16, 2021. He entered this world on April 17, 1942, born to Jacob and Gladys Ewing.

Leonard met the love of his life, Carolyn, and they were married on December 11, 1964 in Ponca City, OK. He was a truck driver...

Nov 21, 2021

On November 21, 2021, Mark Goulden of Newkirk, OK passed away at the age of 71 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Kolby (Meghan) Goulden and Candace (Max) Fletcher; grandchildren: Collyn, Joslyn, Trinity, Cale, Noah, Jake, Alex and Grace; sisters: Frances Roady and Lynette (Jim) Glass; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

Nov 8, 2021

Donnye Colclasure, 71, of Newkirk, OK, passed away on November 8, 2021. She was born on November 20, 1949, in McAlester, OK to Andrew and Alice Chancellor. A graduate of Central High School in OKC, Donnye moved to Ark City in the early 70's with her sons, Jimmy, and Mikey Enriquez, and worked several jobs to make ends meet....

Oct 28, 2021

Judith (Judy) Elaine Summitt, 73, of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.  She was born on December 16, 1947 in Winfield, Kansas to Gilbert Lee Thomson and Florence Aldeene (Mowder) Thomson.  Judy married Billy Dean Summitt Sr on January 14, 1992 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.  Judy lived in the Muldrow, Oklahoma...

Oct 27, 2021

Dawn Reeney Harrison, 48, passed away on October 27, 2021 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. Dawn was born on April 19, 1973 to Samuel and Linda Sue (Hulbutta) Harrison in Cherry Point, North Carolina.

He graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in Seminole, Oklahoma in 1991. He worked for the Kaw Housing Authority doing maintenance. His hobbies included hunting,...

Oct 13, 2021

Bert Everett Backus Sr., 52, beloved son, brother, uncle, and husband was called to his eternal resting place on October 13, 2021. He entered this world on August 13, 1969, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, born to Freddie and Jeanie Sue Backus. He attended high school in Putnam City, Oklahoma. Bert enjoyed spending time with his family, watching wrestling, and listening...

Sep 22, 2021

No services are planned at this time.