Obituaries

Craig E. LeRoy age 68 formerly of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022 at AMG Via Christi-St Francis in Wichita, Kansas.

Kristina Diane Hall King was born, several weeks premature, into a large and loving extended family, on November 7, 1970 at the Blackwell General Hospital to David Gary Hall and Diana Kay (Criger) Hall. On the evening of Kristina’s entry into this world, the hospital was short staffed. Kristina made her dramatic entry into this world, delivered by her father.

Joe Douglas Drummond and Priscilla Louise, his lovely wife of 49 years were taken from this life unexpectedly after a vehicle accident on highway 20, in Osage county, just outside of Hominy OK; on the morning of September 1, 2022. Joe passed that morning and Priscilla passed the next evening September 2, 2022, in St John’s Hospital in Tulsa, OK.

Tony Wayne Pemberton, 54, of Ponca City, OK, joined his dad, in Heaven, on September 16, 2022. At the request of Tony, there will be no viewing, and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Chris Kerr Vannest “ Real Nice Man” 74 passed away in Ponca City 6:37 a.m. September 18th 2022 Chris was known for his humor and kindness.. He was voted class clown in high school.. Lettering in football, baseball, and basketball. Graduated in Fort Morgan class of 1966..

Henry (Hank) William Childs- Xra-Xanje- Big Eagle 75yrs. May 5, 1947Sept 14, 2022 Son of John J. and Rachel Daily Childs Hank married the love of his life Marie Sue Norman Childs on January 19, 1968. They have been married 54 glorious years and made their home in Enid Oklahoma. Born from this marriage were their 3 children daughter Johnnie Dee Barney, Son Don Leroy Childs, daughter Janna Diane Rader and Son Henry William Jr. Nine grandchildren, Summer Shepherd, William Barney, Rachel Barney, Hunter Childs, Haleigh Lingenfelter, Hudsyn Childs, Hagen Childs, Elijah Rader, Andee Rader. Five great grandchildren Taven Shepherd, Bostyn Shepherd, Easton Weeks, Kash Weeks, Bennett Barney and one soon to be born great granddaughter, Hadley Lingenfelter. Hank worked construction most of his life, many of those years with Cummings Construction who treated Henry with true respect and took care of him even years after his retirement. Henry told many stories of the streets or curbs he built in and around the Enid area. Those stories can be verified by the coins he left in the concrete for his children and grandchildren to find later. Hank loved to watch his children and grandchildren participate in various sports. Traveling many times to multiple games at different locations on the same day. He loved sharing his experience with them and coaching them before, during and after the game. Always lending that helping suggestion to accomplish their next goal. Hank was a accomplished softball player himself in his younger years competing many years with his Otoe-Missouria tribal teams and various teams in Enid. “You Got This.” Was a quote he whispered in the ears of all those that would listen. Inspiring words that will never be forgotten. Hank loved his Otoe-Missouria people and served many years on the Encampment Committee many of those years as the Chairman. He was a proud member of the XRA Eagle clan of the tribe. He loved to gourd dance and was a proud member of the Kiowa Gourd Clan and Enid Intertribal Club. Hank would spend numerous hours educating school children in Enid regarding his Native heritage and was proud to be 7/8 Otoe-Missouria. Hank is survived by his wife, Marie. Daughter Johnnie Dee and her companion Jeff Ring. Son Donnie Childs, Daughter Janna Rader and husband Chris. Nine grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Brothers Mitchell Childs and wife Mary, Robert Dieter Childs, Charles Childs, Timothy Tsoodle and Lewis Cozad. Sisters Barbara Childs Walton, Marguerite Lee, Mabel Cozad. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Rachel Childs, brothers Johnny Childs, Don Childs, Sisters Karel Childs, Shirley Childs, Debra Jo Childs Coffey and one son Henry W. Childs Jr. Services were held Saturday 12:00P.M. in the Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cultural Building, with Chink Whitecloud officiating, burial followed in the Otoe-Missouria Cemetery. Services were entrusted to the Poteet Funeral Home and Cremation Services, friends can leave a memory for the family at www.poteetfuneralhome. com Paid Obituary

Floyd Robins, 88 of Ponca City, OK, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 surrounded by family. H e was born December 11th, 1933, in Ponca City, OK.

Wanda Gard was born on September 24, 1939, in Glencoe, Oklahoma. She was the oldest child of Kenneth and Emma Anderson and the sister of Carol McKee and the late Betty Hinkley.

On September 6, 2022, a truly fantastic mother of a very fortunate daughter passed away. Her name was Linda Deann Ball (née Heckman) of Indianapolis, Indiana, and she was 79.

Charlotte “Jean” Roberts of Newkirk, OK, passed away on Sunday morning, September 11th, 2022, at the Alliance Hospital in Ponca City, OK. Viewing is open to the public on Thursday, September 15th, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM at Trout Funeral Home. A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Friday, September 16th, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Newkirk. Burial will follow at Newkirk Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601.