Obituaries

James W. “Jim” Beck, 74, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Kildare, OK was called to his eternal resting place on March 20, 2023 at his home. He entered this world on February 3, 1949, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, born to Francis and Virginia Beck. Jim received his early education in Uncas, OK and graduate from Po-High in 1967 and he received his associate degree from Northern Oklahoma College in 1969. Jim served in the Army National Guard from 1970-1976. He worked in the meat market for Ponca City Discount Foods for 39 years.

Charles Larry Chitwood, 75, of Ponca City, OK, left this life on March 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. Viewing will take place between 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM, Friday, March, 24, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home. A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Resthaven Memorial Park with Rev. Stephen Johnson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Vanessa Hager, 62, of Ponca city, OK, died Sunday March 19, 2023, after a sudden illness. Vanessa was born September 11, 1960 in Winfield, KS, to Kenneth and Margaret Mantz.

Sue Ann (Baldwin) Horton, resident of Ponca City, OK, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, OK. Viewing will be held from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday, March 23, 20023, at Trout Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 24, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will then follow at the Washunga Cemetery in Newkirk, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Marquita June Spengler, 94, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday evening, March 19, 2023, at Winfield Senior Living. Born June 13, 1928, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Herbert and Cora (Sawyer) Overman.

Cloie Mae (Robins) Ball died on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at her home in Ponca City. She was born May 22, 1935 to William Franklin and Lula Belle (Cantrell) Robins in Roff, OK.

Roberta “Evelyn” Pennington McKinnis, age 94, of Prague, Oklahoma, passed away on March 18, 2023 in the presence of her family. Evelyn was born on November 16, 1928 to in May, Oklahoma and moved to Blackwell, Oklahoma with her family.

Carol Jean Sneath, 95, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, took God’s hand on March 16, 2023, to stroll over heaven to be with husband, Elwood, and daughter, Linda Caudle, in God’s heavenly home. She was born on a farm south of Blackwell to Roy and Lennis Wassom on August 6, 1927. Her family moved to Nardin where she attended Nardin Grade School. Following its closing, she attended Lovett Jr. High for one year and on to Blackwell High School, graduating in 1945. Immediately after graduation, she went to work in the office of Blackwell Zinc Company. She married the love of her life, Elwood Sneath, on July 27, 1946, and they moved to a farm south of Nardin. To this union, they had three children. She enjoyed being a farmer’s wife, working in the fields, cooking, sewing, and raising their three children. They retired from farming and moved into Blackwell in 1993 to make their home. Carol never retired from tending to her family.

Wichita, KS - Donald L. Raynor, 96 years of age, of Wichita, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 17, 2023. Don was born in Yale, Oklahoma to Charlie and Grace Raynor. He attended Ponca City High School before joining the Navy to fight in WW II where he served on the USS Dane in the South Pacific. Donald was a boxer in the Navy. Upon returning from the war, he married the love of his life, Patsy Hogan. Don and Pat lived in Ponca City where they raised three children, Valorie Baughman, Jeffry Raynor and Mitzi Hackney. While living in Ponca City, they attended First Baptist Church.