Obituaries

Longtime resident of Ponca City, Steven Dale Stark II left this life Sunday August 13, 2023 at Integris Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City after a short, but courageous battle with Cancer. Steve was born April 29, 1971 to Cathy Hicks (Stark) and Steven Dale Stark in Winfield, KS.

Kenneth Franklin Wallace went to his heavenly home on July 25, 2023. He was born November 15, 1929 to Oscar and Jane Crisp Wallace. He grew up in many places including Kaw City, Braman, and Ponca City, OK and California.

Rex Lile McSparrin passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home in Tonkawa. He was 98 years old. In honor of a life well lived, a memorial ceremony for Rex will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Tonkawa, Okla. with Pastor Lois Bartley officiating.

C. Frank Randol, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, was called to his eternal resting place on August 13, 2023. He entered this world on December 9, 1929, in Oklahoma City, OK, born to Lee A. and Katherine Littou Randol.

Connie Jo Smith was born on October 29, 1957 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Cecil and Lois Keeler. She was called to be with the Lord while in her home with her husband and son by her side August 12, 2023. Service will be 1pm, Friday, August 18, 2023, Church of the Nazarene, 1900 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK.

January 5, 1950 August 4, 2023 Constance Lynn (Lessert) Davis of Ponca City passed away at Stillwater Medical Center surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 4th after a lengthy battle with cancer.

JOHN LEANDER POWERS of Blackwell, Oklahoma October 16, 1935 – August 2, 2023 JOHN LEANDER POWERS October 16, 1935 – August 2, 2023 (Age 87). John Powers passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by family.