Obituaries

Garry Duane Warren Canaday had his last dance on June 16, 2022. He was 78 years old. Garry was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma on October 27, 1943 Lawrence Duane Canaday and Elda Emma Bagg Canaday. He was raised on a farm north of Pawnee, Oklahoma. He joined the Army August 4, 1961 shortly before his senior year. He got his GED in January 1962 at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina which he was proud to get. He was sent to Wertheim, Germany in June 1962 and spent 27 months making the rank of Sergeant E-5. He received an honorable discharge in July 1964 and moved to Kaw City, Oklahoma. Garry was a Ponca City Fireman from March 1, 1967 to January 1, 1983. He drove a cement mixer for many companies and was involved in other jobs for many years until his full retirement in 2000. He met his match and was blessed with his true love of his life Pearl Ann Bowhay Richards. They married on June 12, 2004. They celebrated 18 wonderful years together. Garry was an avid sports fan and loved all OU Sports, New York Yankees and Green Bay Packers.

Tonkawa, OK – Dougherty, Gene Vincent, 92, died Tuesday, June 20, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores “Dee” (Quisenberry), parents John Dougherty and Louise (Nowka), brother Jack and sisters Eleanor Hill and Bernice Brown. Gene is survived by his children, Vince, and wife Paula of Norman, OK; Michael, and wife Katie of Edmond, OK; Donna (Meyers) Martin, and husband Phil of San Francisco, CA; Ken Meyers and wife Pat of Ardmore, OK; grandchildren Sarah, Nick, and Brad Martin; David Meyers; Mack and Luke Dougherty.

Bill R. Harney departed his earthly journey on June 21, 2022 at his home in Perry, Oklahoma with his faithful caregiver by his side. He was born November 3, 1939 in Ponca City, OK to Lee Ross and Grace Jeanette (Miller) Harney. He grew up on the family farm south of Ponca with his three brothers before graduating from Ponca City High school in 1958. He went on to earn his degree in Agricultural Science from Oklahoma State University in January of 1963.

Lynda Sue Wilson went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 19, at the age of 77. She was the middle of five children born to Merle and Rachel Kelly. She was raised in the Bressie and Marland communities, where her parents owned and operated the Kelly Station and farmed. Lynda attended grade school at Rein School in Bressie and graduated from Marland High School, where she enjoyed 4-H activities and played basketball.

Steven Wayne Allen, 65, resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on June 14, 2022 at his home. Steve was born in July 2, 1956 to Veta Jo Allen in Woodward, Oklahoma.

The Soroptimist International Club lost a very valued long-time member, Dorothy Dewan, on Friday, March 18, 2022. What can we say about Dorothy? She was always there ready to pitch in on a project, as an officer, adviser to other members and more.