February 2026

Michael Newton

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Michael Lee Newton, 48, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on February 27, 2026. There will be public visitation from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026, and from 1:00 PM–…

Robert Logan

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Robert (Bob) Lee Logan, 93, of Wellington, Kansas, passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Bob was born on July 25, 1932, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, the son of…

Anastassiya Y. Shvilko

Miller Stahl Funeral Home

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 b…

A Legacy of Partnership and Progress at Kaw Lake

• •Army Corps of Engineers, Phillips 66, and Kaw City partner to improve Kaw Lake
• •Projects include playground equipment, pollinator plots, pavilions, restrooms, and docks
• •New ADA-compliant picnic area and floating dock added at Coon Creek

Gary Chitwood

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Gary Dale Chitwood of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away February 24, 2026, at the age of 77. Gary was born on August 13, 1948, in Blackwell, to Ermil and Laura Belle (Shupe) Chitwoo…

Carla Sanders

Grace Memorial Chapel

Carla Alice Sanders, born on December 28, 1959, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. She was a beloved mother, grandmot…

Jamie Harden

Grace Memorial Chapel

Jamie Donetta Harden, 61, passed away on February 23, just days before her 62nd birthday. Born on February 28, 1964, Jamie was raised north of Ponca City, where her family operated…

Emma Woods

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Emma E. Woods of Blackwell passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Stillwater at the age of 89 years. Emma Woods was born at Douglas, Oklahoma, to Edna Lucille (Thomas) and…

Jerry Chambers

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Jerry Lee Chambers passed away on February 19, 2026, surrounded by love. He leaves behind a legacy built on devotion to family, hard work, service, and laughter that will never be…

Cecil Day

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Cecil Day of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 83. Cecil LaVerne Day was born on October 8, 1942, in Waynoka, OK. He was the son of Wilbert and J…

Marjorie Robb

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

Marjorie Anne Robb, better known as Marge, passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was 95 years old. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Ma…

Let’s Celebrate: It’s Library Lovers’ Month!

• •February celebrates Library Lovers' Month at Ponca City's valuable community resource.
• •Free library cards available to anyone with Kay County address who can sign.
• •Libraries provide safe havens offering atmosphere and services without requiring purchases.

David Corneil

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

David Kent Corneil of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 69 years. David Kent Corneil was born on August 24, 1956, in Blackwell. He was t…

Barbara Stevens

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

Barbara Jane (Fowler) Stevens, 67, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away February 16, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cre…

Jo Martindale

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Jo Ann (Via) Martindale, 95, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Legends at Mingo Road in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jo Ann Martindale was born November 23, 1930,…