Dorothy Owen
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Dorothy Owen, longtime resident of Tonkawa, died on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Houston, TX. She was 91.
Obituaries
Juhree Ladelle Sherrod Vanderpool
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became an accountant for Kay County Federal Savings and Loan where she stayed for 36 years. They merged with Sooner Federal, the largest savings and loan in the state. She became branch manager and retired in September 1992 at the age of 62.
Gordon Moore Stangeland
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After sixty-five inspiring years of marriage, his wife Thelma passed away in 2016. He continued in an active, independent life in his country home east of Ponca City where he raised cattle for over 50 years.
Katherine May Backhaus
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Katherine May Backhaus left this earth on August 10, 2022 to be with her Savior. Funeral services will be held 2 pm Thursday, August 18, 2022 in the First Baptist Church of Newkirk with Pastor Jason Ravan officiating.
Jonathan(J.T.) Mark Thomas
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Jonathan(J.T.) Mark Thomas of Ponca City, OK has gone to heaven. He was 55 years old. He was born on April 21st 1967 in Claremore, OK to Kenneth Kemble, Sr. and Phyllis Teresa Brown Kemble. He graduated from Ponca City High School with the class of 1985 and then enrolled at NOC in Tonkawa. He lived and worked in Ponca City for many years. He married the love of his life, Vicki Sue Jones in Ponca city on April 16, 2010. He worked as a cable installer for Cable One for 19 years. J.T. also worked for the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma for over 10 years. He enjoyed working on old classic cars, watching college sports, and loved sweets. HE was an avid OSU fan watching football, basketball, wrestling and more as long as OSU was playing, he was rooting got them to win.
Georgia Lee (Young) Moore
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OK, son Robert Gombas and wife Krista of Cave Creek, AZ, and son Philip Moore and wife Marsha of Bixby, OK. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 9 greatgrandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and another on the way, and numerous nieces and nephews.
James Edward Tucker
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Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Aviator Badge, Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, and numerous others for his valiant service. After his retirement as a Captain from the military, James and his wife Judith were motorcycle ministers, riding to those in need. He also served as a police chaplain for twenty years.
Services Pending
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Wanda Wallace, resident of Tonkawa passed away Monday, August 15, 2022. She was 79.
Virgil Thomas Petty
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Virgil Thomas Petty, age 86, died on August 13, 2022, at his home in Ponca City surrounded by loved ones. Viewing will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, August 16, 2022 and 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Trout Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at the First Baptist Church, with Pastor Michael Taylor officiating. 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 1:45 PM.
Richard Leon Turnipseed
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Richard Leon Turnipseed, 85, of Arkansas City passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services have been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the First American Baptist Church, in Arkansas City, KS. Burial will follow for immediate family members at the Parker Cemetery.