Ponca City Monthly
Obituaries
Remembering the lives of Ponca City community members.

Steve Hilscher
December 10, 1953 – October 14, 2026
Steve Anthony Hilscher, age 72, formerly of Hays, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home in Perry, Oklahoma. He was born on December 10, 1953, in Cherokee, Oklahoma, to William and Madd…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published October 14, 2026
Evelyn Carol Wilson
February 23, 1941 – October 13, 2026
Evelyn Carol Harris Wilson, 85, of Ponca City, passed away on October 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.Evelyn was born February 23, 1941, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Ben C. Harris and…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published October 13, 2026
Russell Ray Groves Jr.
March 15, 1969 – October 13, 2026
Russell Ray "The Doctor" Groves Jr., of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on October 13, 2026, at the age of 57. He was born on March 15, 1969.Russell will be remembered as a very caring, respectful, …
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published October 13, 2026
Jannis Marcella Musselman
August 5, 1937 – October 12, 2026
Jannis Marcella Musselman of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Blackwell, Oklahoma at the age of 89.Jannis Marcella Musselman was born on August 5, 1937, in Tonkawa, Okl…
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published October 12, 2026

John Otto
October 17, 1941 – October 12, 2026
John Neal Otto, 84, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on October 12, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Oc…
Trout Funeral Home & Crematory
Published October 12, 2026

Geraldine Finley
February 28, 1937 – October 12, 2026
Geraldine Emma Finley, 89, of Perry, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 12, 2026. Geraldine was born February 28, 1937, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Harry and Bertha F…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published October 12, 2026
Christopher "Troy" Aebi
November 7, 1970 – October 12, 2026
Christopher "Troy" Aebi was born on November 7, 1970, to Robert "Bob" Aebi and Kathryn Aebi (Huffman) in Woodward, Oklahoma. As a youth, Troy participated in Boy Scouts, and he worked for various farm…
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published October 12, 2026

Tom Startz
May 22, 1943 – October 11, 2026
Tom C. Startz, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on October 11, 2026, after many courageous health battles. Born on May 22, 1943, in Chickasha, Oklah…
Trout Funeral Home & Crematory
Published October 11, 2026

Thomas Lamirand
February 5, 1947 – October 9, 2026
Thomas J Lamirand was born on February 5th, 1947 at Shawnee Oklahoma. Tom was the son of T J and Deloris (Patterson) Lamirand. Tom passed away on October 9th, 2026 at Stillwater Hospital in Stillwater…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published October 9, 2026

Serafina Combi
June 2, 1928 – October 7, 2026
Serafina C. Combi, age 98, longtime resident of New Jersey, more recent resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026 at the Renaissance in Ponca City, Oklahoma. A funera…
Trout Funeral Home & Crematory
Published October 7, 2026
Ruby Marie Huxley
October 18, 1937 – October 6, 2026
Ruby Marie Belair Huxley. Lifelong resident of Newkirk, Oklahoma passed away October 6, 2026. Ruby was the daughter of Harley and Frances Mary Barnes Belair. Ruby was born October 18, 1937 she was num…
Miller Stahl Funeral Home
Published October 6, 2026

Max Driggers
October 5, 2026
Max Richard Driggers was born on July 22, 1940, in Blackwell, Oklahoma. His parents were Don Bradshaw and Avesta Lula (Hendricks) Bradshaw. Max joined the United States Army Air Force, and while there…
Roberts & Son Funeral Home
Published October 5, 2026
Donna Kay McGinty
May 6, 1943 – October 2, 2026
Donna Kay McGinty, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of God, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026. She was born May 6, 1943, to Delbert and Mildred Jones i…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published October 2, 2026

Ellen Altman
November 1, 1938 – October 1, 2026
Ellen Altman, 87, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born on November 1, 1938, in Ada, Oklahoma to Victor and Bertha McVay. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Fune…
Trout Funeral Home & Crematory
Published October 1, 2026

Robert “Bob” Mitchell
February 22, 1959 – October 1, 2026
Bob attended Moravia Community School in Moravia, Iowa, for all but two years, and graduated from Centerville High School with the class of 1977. He was the FFA President and enjoyed playing the trump…
Roberts & Son Funeral Home
Published October 1, 2026
Deborah Sue Turner
May 2, 1961 – September 30, 2026
Deborah Sue (Taylor) Turner, lovingly known as Debbie, passed away on September 30, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, at the age of 65.Born on May 2, 1961, Debbie was the daughter of Darla Lea Taylor and…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 30, 2026
Adam Molinar Pena Sr.
November 2, 1952 – September 29, 2026
Adam Molinar Pena Sr. passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on November 2, 1952, he will be remembered as a man who had a big heart, strong work ethic, and enduring sense of humor.…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 29, 2026

Sharon Bass
July 7, 1951 – September 29, 2026
On September 29, 2026 Sharon Rose Bass (Brown), age 75, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory,…
Trout Funeral Home & Crematory
Published September 29, 2026

Delia Elliott
December 15, 1956 – September 29, 2026
Delia Ardell Elliott, age 69, passed away on August 9, 2026 at Stillwater Medical Center in Perry, OK. There are no services scheduled for Delia at this time.…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published September 29, 2026

Sherry Grimes
July 2, 1961 – September 29, 2026
Psalm 73:26 "My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Sherry Lynn Henley Grimes, 65, beloved wife, of Ponca City passed away on September 29, 2026.…
Trout Funeral Home & Crematory
Published September 29, 2026
Elaine Ruth Hoober
May 21, 1952 – September 28, 2026
Elaine Ruth Hoober, 74, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.Elaine Ruth Hoober was born on May 21, 1952, in Washington, DC, and was adopted by Jo…
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published September 28, 2026
Bonnie J. Judd
July 20, 1941 – September 27, 2026
Bonnie Jean Judd, 85, passed away early morning on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas.Bonnie Jean Judd was born on July 20, 1941 to William H. Atwell and Mary Katherine Johnson in Le…
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published September 27, 2026
Michael Gene Owens
December 11, 1950 – September 26, 2026
Michael Gene Owens, age 75, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, was called to his heavenly home on September 26, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1950, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Frank and Irene (Humble) Owens…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 26, 2026

Douglas Hanson
January 13, 1955 – September 25, 2026
Douglas Hanson passed away September 25, 2026. He was born January 13, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Edna and Al Hanson. Doug attended River Falls High School in Wisconsin, graduating in 1973. He con…
Trout Funeral Home & Crematory
Published September 25, 2026
Paul Jordan
July 28, 1942 – September 23, 2026
Ronald Paul Jordan, 84, of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Paul's Life Story to FollowA Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, …
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published September 23, 2026

Ronald “Paul” Jordan
September 23, 2026
Born on July 28, 1942, in Briartown, Oklahoma, he was the son of Joe and Pauline Jordan. Paul held many cherished roles throughout his life: a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather and gre…
Roberts & Son Funeral Home
Published September 23, 2026
Rodney "RJ" Jay Ruiz
August 10, 1946 – September 23, 2026
Rodney Jay "RJ" Ruiz of Nardin, Oklahoma, passed away on September 23, 2026, in Blackwell at the age of 80 years.RJ was born on August 10, 1946, in Portland, Oregon. He was the son of Manuel and Virgi…
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published September 23, 2026

Garland “Tony” Melton
August 1, 1939 – September 22, 2026
Garland "Tony" C. Melton, 87, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. He was born August 1, 1939, in Los Angeles, CA to Ralph and Mary (League) Wallingford. His family moved to Perry in 1942, wh…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published September 22, 2026
Luchus Liggins
May 12, 1975 – September 22, 2026
In Loving Memory ofLuchus Anthony "Andy" LigginsBorn in Cushing, OklahomaIt is with deep love and heartfelt sadness that we celebrate the life and memory of Luchus Anthony "Andy" Liggins, a beloved so…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 22, 2026

Tamara Carbajal
September 21, 2026
Tamara Maureen Carbajal was born on March 9, 1956 in Portland, Oregon. She attended public school in California. Following high school, she would further her education at UCLA. She went on to be a Com…
Roberts & Son Funeral Home
Published September 21, 2026

Linda Adkins
January 12, 1941 – September 21, 2026
Linda Gaye (McHugh) Adkins, age 85, passed away peacefully at Stillwater Creek. She was born on January 1, 1941 to John and Stacy (Bowery) McHugh. Memorial Ceremony Tuesday, September 29, 2026 2:00PM…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published September 21, 2026
Danny Lee Bounds
December 6, 1958 – September 21, 2026
Danny Lee Bounds, 67, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on September 21, 2026, after his battle with liver cancer.Danny was born December 6, 1958, in San Fernando, California, to Dorothy May Bounds…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 21, 2026

Katherine Wagner
December 31, 1952 – September 20, 2026
Katherine S. (Ross) Wagner, 73, of Haysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully with her loving husband William "Bill" Wagner by her side. They were married on March 24, 1983. Kathy was born and raised …
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published September 20, 2026

Nancy Dillard
May 26, 1951 – September 19, 2026
Nancy Jane Cathey Dillard, 75, of Enid, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2026, surrounded by close friends and family. Viewing will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm Friday, September 2…
Trout Funeral Home of Tonkawa
Published September 19, 2026
Rosa "Rosie" Ann Coffee
January 7, 1940 – September 19, 2026
Rosa "Rosie" Ann Coffee passed away on September 19, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was born on January 7, 1940, in Bennington, Oklahoma to Ruth and Stanley Simanek. Rosie will be remembered as a …
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 19, 2026
Michael Ralph Geheb
November 20, 1954 – September 18, 2026
Michael Ralph Geheb, 71, a longtime resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on September 18, 2026.Mike was born on November 20, 1954, to Ralph George Geheb and Betty Jo Geheb of Fort Smith, Arka…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 18, 2026
Janice Marie Norvell
December 10, 1948 – September 16, 2026
Janice Marie Norvell, born Janice Marie Lee, passed away on September 16, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was born on December 10, 1948, in Ponca City, and remained deeply connected to the communit…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 16, 2026

Walter Hirschman
September 9, 1944 – September 13, 2026
Walter Lee Hirschman, 82, of Perry, Oklahoma, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Walter was born in Perry, Oklahoma, and lived his entire life in the community he called home. He gradu…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published September 13, 2026

Helen Givens
February 18, 1942 – September 12, 2026
Helen Ann (Folsom) Givens, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12 at Green Valley Nursing Home. Family is working on a meaningful obituary at this time. Please come back soo…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published September 12, 2026
Emma Diaz Lopez
August 26, 1949 – September 10, 2026
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Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published September 10, 2026
Shayla Ariel Deaton
November 7, 1988 – September 10, 2026
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Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published September 10, 2026
Florence (Kitty) Rosalee Clark
September 5, 1956 – September 10, 2026
Florence Clark, 70. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister passed away on September 10, 2026. Thursday, September Memorial 10, 2026 in the St Francis Ascension Hospital; in Wichita, KS. She was a…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 10, 2026
John LeRoy Albers
March 20, 1938 – September 10, 2026
John "LeRoy" Albers 88, of Newkirk, OK left this earth on September 10th, 2026. Born on March 20th, 1938, Betty "Aileen" McFall & John Albert Albers. LeRoy was the first of five children. He worked on…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 10, 2026
T. Spencer Adams
August 11, 1948 – September 9, 2026
Spencer Adams (aka Larry Adams) transitioned from this life on September 9, 2026. He proudly said he was a Ponca Citian by birth and by choice. Born in Ponca City on August 11,1948, he and his parents…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 9, 2026
Robert Dale Godbehere
November 16, 1950 – September 8, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Dale Godbehere, of Holiday Island, Arkansas, passed away September 8, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas, at the age of 75.Robert Dale Godbehere was born on November 16, 1950, in Ponca City, Okl…
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published September 8, 2026

Lois Meier
June 19, 1942 – September 7, 2026
Lois L. Meier, age 84 of Perry, was the daughter of Donald Lee and Naomi Ruth (Huffman) LaMar. She was born on June 19, 1942 in Enid, and passed away at her home. On May 3, 1960, she and Ray Dean Mei…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published September 7, 2026
Dana M Bovill
July 26, 1959 – September 7, 2026
Dana wished to be cremated, and no services are scheduled at this time.…
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 7, 2026
Trudy Gail Farmer
June 29, 1949 – September 6, 2026
Trudy Gail Farmer, a cherished member of the community and a beacon of kindness and dedication, passed away peacefully at Greenbriar Skilled Nursing in Enid, Oklahoma, on September 6, 2026.Trudy Gail …
Roberts and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published September 6, 2026

Coy Harmon
July 27, 1935 – September 6, 2026
Coy Allen “Buddy” Harmon passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his home with family at his side. He was born July 27, 1935 in Sparks, OK to Coy William Jesse Harmon and Jewel Miler. He married Jan…
Trout Funeral Home of Perry
Published September 6, 2026
Teresa Lynn Ray
April 20, 1955 – September 5, 2026
Teresa Lynn Ray, 71, of Shidler, Oklahoma, passed away on September 5, 2026, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on April 20, 1955, to Mae and Jesse Vaden. Teresa loved being a homemaker and she devoted …
Grace Memorial Chapel
Published September 5, 2026
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