Obituaries

Larry Lewis Martin

5 months ago By News Staff

Larry Lewis Martin, longtime resident of Ponca City died Friday, November 17, 2023 at his residence. Larry was 65. Larry was born July 20, 1958 in Ponca City to Bob Gene Martin and Joyce Ann (Hughes) Calvert. Larry attended school in Ponca City. Larry loved to fish, hunt, listen to classic rock music, route for OU Sooner football, and often horseshoe pitched a ringer with friends and family. Larry married Brenda Duke in Ponca City, and they had two children. Larry worked as a bricklayer most of his life, and he also was employed with the City of Ponca City.

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5 months ago By News Staff

Yolla Fern Steers, resident of Tonkawa, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. She was 85.

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Christopher Merrell Jones

5 months ago By News Staff

Christopher Merrell Jones, 50, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 in Tulsa, OK, after a long battle with diabetes. Chris was born to Tommy Joe and Merletta Kay Jones in Blackwell, Oklahoma, on December 31, 1972. he grew up and attended school in Newkirk, OK, graduating with the class of 1991.

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Dr. Perry Gethner

5 months ago By News Staff

Dr. Perry Gethner, lay Rabbi at Temple Emanuel in Ponca City for 38 years, died on Nov.

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Jimmie Akers

6 months ago By News Staff

Jimmie Akers, resident of Kaw City, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was 76.

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Gale Lynn Hadley

6 months ago By News Staff

Gale Lynn Hadley, a lifelong resident of Ponca City, passed away on November 7, 2023, at the age of 76, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lynn, as he was known by all, was born on June 8, 1947, in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

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Larry Gene Fry, Jr.

6 months ago By News Staff

Larry Gene Fry, Jr. was a remarkable individual who lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication. Born on December 6, 1978, in Escondido, California, to Larry Sr. and Silvia fry. Larry embarked on a journey that would touch the lives of many. On November 11, 2023, he left this world too soon in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

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Raymond Espinosa

6 months ago By News Staff

Raymond Espinosa, a resident of Ponca City, passed away October 27, 2023 in an Enid hospital at the age of 65. Ray died of complications from congested heart failure, a stroke and pneumonia.

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Melburnia Mehojah

6 months ago By News Staff

Melburnia Mehojah, lovingly known as “Boots”, was born on February 15, 1941, in Guthrie, Oklahoma. She was the beloved daughter of her Milburn and Ida Dodson. She passed away on November 11, 2023, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

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Norma Jeanne Allen

6 months ago By News Staff

July 11, 1924 — October 9, 2023 Good-bye Norma Jeanne ~Obituary for Norma Jeanne Allen prepared by Norma Jeanne Allen Norma Jeanne Barbee Allen was born in Afton, Oklahoma, July 11, 1924, to William H. Barbee and Maude Mann Barbee.

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