Obituaries

William Ralph Bennett was born on November 25, 1933 in Bakersfield, CA to Guy and Ruth Bennett. he went to be with his Savior on September 19, 2023 in Ponca City, OK.

Stevensville, MT - Gene Deon Breneman, 78 in Stevensville MT passed away September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kingman Kansas and raised in Derby, Ks. Proceeded by his father, Paul Allen Breneman, who was police chief in Kingman, KS. and his mother, Laurella Rose White, who worked for Boeing in Wichita and was an avid clarinetist and wonderful mother. Not surprisingly, Gene followed in his mother’s footsteps and has been a musician his entire life.

After a long illness, Virginia Rives Tranbarger, nee Black, passed away peacefully on Sept. 16, 2023.

Shawnee resident Mary Brock, 85, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 in Shawnee. Memorial services will be 10:00 A.M.

Michael Vell “Mike” McCool, life-long resident of Ponca City, died at his home on September 13, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease, and several years on the heart transplant list. Mike was born in Ponca City to H.L. “Mac” McCool and Ann Clothier McCool in 1961. He was 62 years old. He attended school here, graduating from Ponca City High School in 1979. He attended Northern Oklahoma College, and obtained his Licensed Practical Nurse certification.

Joyce Elaine (nee Isenberg) Presley returned Home on Tuesday September 12, 2023. Joyce was born September 24, 1941, in McAllen, Texas to James Wilbert (Jim) and Edith (nee Wilson) Isenberg, both of whom preceded her in death.

Olin Albert Tabor passed from this life on September 12, 2023, at the age of 84 in Terlton, Oklahoma. Olin was born on February 19, 1939, at Pond Creek, Oklahoma, the son of Glenn Preston and Etta Elsie (Anthony) Tabor.

Judy Ann Laney, 73, passed away September 14 , 2023. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She spent her life devoted to her husband and children. She enjoyed garage Sales , slot machines and cooking. Judy was a beloved mother.