Obituaries

Peggy Ann Ritchie, age 83, passed away January 14, 2026, at Legacy Village of Stillwater.

Connie Jo Scott (Keller) passed away on January 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness that will always be remembered.

Vincent John Rice, age 60, a longtime resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Ralph Dewayne Lawrence Stout of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Blackwell at the age of 70 years.

Walter Klinger, known to many as Sonny, a lifelong resident of Ponca City, a father, a friend with a warm smile, and a heart of gold, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 81.

Freddie Wayne Gattenby, 83, of Chickasha, Oklahoma, passed away on January 9, 2026.

Carole Rose Kesinger Braden passed away January 10, 2026, at her home in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Martha Lavern Palmer, a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, at the age of 84.

Erma Jean (Kirkendall) Burke passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Betty Jean Goodwin of Ponca City, OK passed away January 8th, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. at Clarehouse Hospice Home in Tulsa, OK.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sandra Sue Boepple, who went home on January 6, 2026.

Lynn Eugene Courtney of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2026, surrounded by loving family at the age of 65 years.