Obituaries

Victor Bradley, 74, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 30, 2024. He entered this world on April 15, 1950, in Ponca City, OK, born to Thomas W. and Marjorie L. Rowe Bradley.

Former Ponca City resident, Stephanie Hendrix Primeau, born Feb. 10, 1981, adopted 1984, died Nov. 23, 2023, at Montgomery Co., Tx., in private care. Her last 18 months of care was under the direction of Hospice. Stephanie’s family held her memorial service at St. Charles County, Missouri, with the extended families of both her father, Steven Primeau (ancestral home St. Charles County, Missouri) and her mother (born Sharon Hendrix, family St. Louis County, Missouri); her brothers, Alex and Mike; cousins, aunts, uncles and other extended family on April 27, 2024. A luncheon followed the service.

Ruby (Raelene) Brown went to be with Jesus on May 1, 2024. She was 93 years old.

Robert Gene DeWitt, 72, of Ponca City, OK, left this life on May 1, 2024. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Gaylord Lee Hock “Papa,’’ August 21, 1942- May 03, 2024, passed peacefully at his home with his family by his side. Papa loved the Lord and is now in heaven face to face with Jesus.

Melinda Kay Goddard (Barron, Thomas) passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 81. Melinda was born on December 10, 1942, in Ponca City and was a graduate of Ponca City High School.

Kenneth “Kenny” Bruce Soutter, was born on March 4, 1953 to David & Eva Soutter in Fairfax, OK. He entered eternal life on April 28, 2024.

Rodger Dane Bentley, resident of Ponca City, died on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He was 80 years old.

Maxine (Bales) Hinkle, of Edmond, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 94. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel, located at 610 S. Duncan Street, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Burial will be in Carney Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024. Pastor Jeffery Bales (nephew) will be officiating. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of the arrangements.