Obituaries

Nile Lynn Gooden of Nardin, Oklahoma, passed away in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on May 2, 2026, at the age of 72 years.

Enos Rhodd, a lifelong resident of Ponca City and a proud descendant of Obie Yellowbull, Chief Standing Buffalo, and Chief Bold Warrior, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

Carl Dean McGlasson, 92, formerly of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas.

Laurzell Holmes passed away April 13, 2026 at 87 years old.

Ramona Jean Lindgren, 85, of Ponca City, OK, died on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Integris Health, in Ponca City.

Jessie Mae Shields, a beloved and faithful woman who cherished her family and her faith, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Lt. Mark Louis Haley retired from the Navy Chaplain, went home to Jesus on April 29, 2026, at the age of 64 years old from pancreatic cancer.

Freda Lynn Anderson, of Newkirk, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and quiet strength.

Alberta Louise Girardi, age 87, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2026, at Bradbury Commons.

Carl Renfro, a devoted community leader and philanthropist, passed away on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, leaving behind a heartbroken family, countless friends, and a grateful community that will feel his absence for years to come.

Patricia Ruth Pemberton, lovingly known as “Pat” and to those closest to her as “Nan,” passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 80.

James Dale Dandridge, 74, of Ponca City, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.