Obituaries

Stephen Smith, 85, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on February 9, 2024. He entered this world on February 13, 1938, in Winfield, Kansas, born to John J. Smith and Helen V Baker Smith.

Billy Summitt, Sr., 85, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on February 10, 2024. He entered this world on September 4, 1938, in Bulfton, Arkansas, born to James H. and Zelma Mabry Summitt.

Brian Gregory Leatherman, 58, of Ponca City, OK, passed away on February 7, 2024, after a long, hard battle with colorectal cancer. A Graveside Ceremony was held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 9, 2024, with Chaplain Justin Pickup officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Clarence Leroy (Roy) Wilson, 97, of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away on Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00am Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel, Ponca City, OK. Following the ceremony, Roy will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, 1901 E. Hubbard Rd, Ponca City. A Visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, Feb.16 from 6pm to 8pm at Trout Funeral Home, 505 W. Grand Avenue, Ponca City.

Richard Michael Horinek II, Michael, began his journey to the Star Nation just before sunrise February 6th, 2024. Michael was born September 13, 1946, the first of 12 children to Rick and Inez Horinek.

Luella Irene Seeliger, 88, of Ponca City, OK, left this life on February 6, 2024, to be with her Heavenly family and our Heavenly Father. Viewing will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday, February 9, 2024, and from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Trout Funeral Home. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at First Lutheran Church in Ponca City OK, with Pastor Joseph Highley officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Those unable to attend the Funeral Ceremony may attend virtually on the Trout Funeral Home website, www.troutfuneralhome.com and click on the live-stream or toolbar icon on the top right corner after 1:45 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Joyce Eileen (Baker) Currier, age 80, resident of Ponca City, OK, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Lamont Cemetery in Lamont, OK, with Pastor Lynn Schuyler officiating.

Jonece (Jonie) Jayne Paynter, age 92, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed way Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Ponca City Nursing and Rehab Center. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, February 12, 2024, at the Ponca City Odd Fellows Cemetery. The service will be officiated by Reverend Joseph Highley of the First Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home and Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601.