Obituaries

On Wednesday March 9, 2022, Ann F. Carlson passed away peacefully in Collierville, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Ronald J. Carlson Sr, sister Beth Finan, brother John Finan, grandson Brennan Tucker, and parents John (Reid) Finan and Margaret (Margie) Ann Finan. She is survived by her son Ronald (Jay) Carlson, Jr. (Jennifer) of Collierville, TN, son Robert (Rob) Carlson (Brett) of Tulsa, OK , 4 grandchildren (Justin, McKenzie, Joseph and Jack), 4 great grandchildren, her prized beagle Sophie and Dash her cat. She is also survived by her sister Kay Van Etten of Little Rock, AR, her brother Patrick Finan, and many extended family members. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the Collierville Animal Shelter or cause of your choice.

Elsie May (Reusser) Campbell died unexpectedly the afternoon of Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She had recently had successful back surgery and was home recovering when she lay down for an afternoon nap and suffered a heart attack caused by a blood clot.

Richard Lee Terrel, 67, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 9am to 8pm with family greeting guests from 6-8pm. Graveside service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 1:00pm at Grace Hill Cemetery with Pastor Brett Nation officiating. Dighton Marler Funeral Home of Perry is entrusted with arrangements.

Eleanor Rose Ciskowski, age 89, a former long-time resident of Ponca City, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Marietta, Georgia. Friends and loved ones may pay their respects at Trout Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 6 from 1:00-8:00 pm with family present from 2:00-4:00 pm. A Rosary Ceremony will be held on Wednesday evening, April 6, 2022, at 6:00 pm at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Eleanor at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Carson Krittenbrink officiating. Following the ceremony, Eleanor will be laid to rest at Hope Cemetery in Arkansas City, Kansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601. Eleanor was born to

Leslie Louis Elston received his wings from the Lord on March 31, 2022 at the age of 64. Leslie was born as a twin on July 10, 1658 to Suzanne Green Elston and UD Elston.

Billy Ray Gibson was born on December 12, 1947, in Covington, Oklahoma, in a little stone house that was to be his home for the next 18 years. He was the third son of John L. and Myrtle Ann (Wood) Gibson. He left this earth on March 26, 2022, after a three-year battle with lung cancer. He left, as he lived, with a smile surrounded by the family he loved, to be welcomed into his heavenly home by his precious Jesus and the friends and family who had gone on before.

George Russell Primeaux, 68, arrived at his last destination on 3-22-22. He was born in Pawnee, OK, 12-15-53 to Russell Primeaux and Elsie Green. He graduated from Ponca City High School, representing Po-Hi as a Boys State Representative. he joined the Marines in the spring of ’75, and proudly served wit the USMC.

Rita Avila Montañez, 61, of Ponca City, OK, left this life on March 29, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Viewing will be between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM Saturday, April 2, 2022, and from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Trout Funeral Home. A Rosary Ceremony will be held at 6:00 PM Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the Trout Funeral Home Chapel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 4, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with Father Zak Boazman officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Blackwell Cemetery. Those unable to attend the Funeral Ceremony, may attend virtually on the Trout Funeral Home website, www.troutfuneralhome.com, and click on the live-stream or toolbar icon on the top right corner after 9:45 AM. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK, 74601.