Obituaries

Kenneth Bradley Taylor, resident of Tonkawa, passed away on Friday July 17, 2020. He was 60.

Paul Schatte, resident of Ponca City, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was 62 years old.

Dr. Wayne Ghormley, formerly of Blackwell, Oklahoma, died Saturday evening, July 18, 2020, at his home in Edmond at the age of 93 years.

Charles Clifton Cannon beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on July 7, 2020 at age 94 in Austin, TX. He was born on May 13, 1926 in Osceola, Arkansas to Cliff and Ruth Cannon and was a member of the First Methodist Church in Osceola. Charlie served in the Army during WWII in the Philippines and South Korea and shared many stories of his experiences during that time. He lived life to the fullest and even at the age of 94, he was still a private licensed pilot. He was a mentor to many family members and friends. Charlie spent 15-years in the car business in Osceola prior to purchasing Bill Moore Chevrolet in Ponca City, OK in 1969 renaming the dealership to Charlie Cannon Chevrolet. He had a vigorous 30-year career in Ponca City and acquired several car dealerships. Charlie was past Director and Chairman of the Board of the former Pioneer Bank & Trust and past Director of the former First National Bank in Ponca City.

A very special person, Charles “Chuck” Mullin, passed away Sunday, July 12th, at his home in Peoria, AZ. He was surrounded by those he loved, and by those who loved him beyond measure.

Graveside Services for Mary E. Osborn, 86, of Walters, OK will be held at Frederick Memorial Cemetery, Frederick, OK, Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., son David Johnson Officiating under the direction of HartWyatt Funeral Home in Walters, OK. Visitation will be held on Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Westside Baptist Church in Walters.

Maxine Wanda Nichols, 91, of Schenectady, New York, passed away on July 14th surrounded by the love of her family. Born to the late Harvey and Alma (Bost) Bradley on May 24th, 1929 in Kansas City, KS, Maxine was the younger sister to her beloved brothers Owen and Raymond.

Wanda Sue Peery Sheehan, age 79, of Ponca City, OK, died of complications from pancreatic cancer at Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, CO, on July 11, 2020. She was born to Max and Nell (Gunnell) Peery, August 2, 1940 in Stillwater, OK. Wanda attended Stillwater public schools and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1958. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Secretarial Administration and, later, from the University of Oklahoma (her only option) with a Bachelor of Science in AdministrationLiberal Studies. Wanda was a member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity while in college and served on their House Corporation Board for a number of years.

Shawna LeEllen Golay was born March 8, 1968 to Kaye Ellen Webb Wright and Donald Ray Wright in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She departed this life July 14, 2020 at the age of 52 years.

Cathi Lynne Pickering Weaver, age 58, Ponca City resident, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Tulsa. A celebration of Cathi’s life will be held at noon on Sunday, July, 26, 2020 at the lodge at Camp McFadden, 9137 East Hartford Ave., Ponca City.