Obituaries

David “Pappy” Dwight Newlin passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at age 71, at home surrounded by family.

Nancy Jo Crockett, born and raised in Ponca City, OK, passed away with her daughters at her side at the Journey Home in Bartlesville on January 15, 2026.

Gerald Leon Stagner, 82, of Ponca City, OK, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

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.