Obituaries

Jo Del "Jody" Surber, 80, of Claremore, OK, left this life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Chet Franklin Jeffries, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished son, and loyal brother, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his life and children.

Betty McLain Taylor passed away peacefully in Temecula, California on May 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Darrel Rodger Golay, a dedicated individual whose life was a narrative woven with kindness, humor, and an unwavering sense of loyalty, passed away on May 29, 2025, at the Kansas State Veterans Home in Winfield, Kansas.

Fern Odra Dye Lively, resident of Blackwell, went to join her heavenly father on June 4th, 2025 at the age of 89.

Penny “Bo” Rhodd, Jr. passed away on May 31st, 2025, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Sharon Ann Jones (Girk) passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025.

Gladys Fay Johns died on Tuesday June 3, 2025, in Blackwell, OK at the age of 82 years old.

Claudine Elizabeth VanBebber, age 84, of Perry, Oklahoma, passed away on June 1, 2025.

Karen Kay Wittum, 77, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Via Christi Village.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jacqueline Elaine Barrows. She was 70 years old. Jacqueline passed away quietly and peacefully Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Roy Michael Childs II, a proud member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and member of the Eagle Clan was named “Xra Nayį” by the late Mark Whitehorn, his name translates to Standing Eagle. He was a resident of Red Rock, Oklahoma, and passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the age of 28.