Obituaries

Lester L. Ward, 89, of Ponca City, died Sunday, August 2, at the home with his family by his side.

With hearts both heavy with loss and filled with gratitude for a life so rich in love, laughter, and selfless dedication, we remember Heather Dawn Biggoose Lance, who left this world on July 27, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Lester Aurthor Wedel, Sr., of Cheney, Kansas, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Goddard, Kansas at the age of 81.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Vickie Lynn Delaney who passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026 at the age of 75.

Arquimedes Aguirre Dickinson, 84, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on July 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Willie “George” Ivie, 99, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Le Anna Sue (Balduff) Diamond, 85, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on July 23, 2026, at her residence, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Bevan Bailey, of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the age of 55, due to complications from various health issues.

Carl Thomas Thompson, formerly of Blackwell, passed away in Ponca City on July 25, 2026 at the age of 96 years.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Martha Jane Keeler, who entered her heavenly home on July 21, 2026, at the age of 82.

Judy Winona (Bales) Mitch, 75, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on July 21, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

James “Jim” Dwight Kreger, born February 24, 1952, passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 74.