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Steve Hilscher

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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