OBITUARIES

Regina Mae Bono

Regina Mae Bono

Mar 3, 2026

  Regina Bono, age 72, of Pond Creek, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026, in Enid, Oklahoma. She was a deeply loved sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt whose warmth, laughter, and kind heart will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

  Regina was born on April 18, 1953, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to her parents, Mabel Marie Busse...

Gerry Lou Brown

Gerry Lou Brown

Mar 1, 2026

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  Gerry Lou Brown passed away on March 1, 2026, at Greenbrier Village in Enid, Oklahoma, where she had been residing for just over a month. Her three children were by her side at the time of her passing.

  Gerry was born on June 20, 1940, in Harper, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald Leroy “Shorty” Best and Louise Best....

Sondra Lee Hutchison Peacock

Sondra Lee Hutchison Peacock

Feb 26, 2026

Sondra Lee Hutchison Peacock, 86, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Russell, Kansas.

Sondra was born on August 25, 1939, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Jim and Vera Hutchison. She grew up in Quinlan, Oklahoma, where she attended high school, and later continued her education at NWOSU in 1961.

Sondra was known by everyone who met her as one of the...

Billy Gene Winkelman

Billy Gene Winkelman

Feb 20, 2026

Billy Gene Winkelman, 72, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Friday February 20, 2026, in Blackwell, OK. Billy was much loved by his family and friends and will be missed by all that knew him.

Billy was born April 1, 1953, in Ponca City to Joe V. Winkelman and Wynona Mae Winkelman. At the time of his death Billy...

Janet Elizabeth Marcone

Janet Elizabeth Marcone

Feb 13, 2026

  Janet Elizabeth Edwards came into this world on November 6, 1939, at The J. Crozier Home for Incurables and Homeopathic Hospital in Chester, Pa to Richard and Mary Edwards. The second of four girls, she was raised by her mother with the help of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Percival Riley, with whom they lived. She was a sickly...

George Michael (Mike) Nichols

George Michael (Mike) Nichols

Feb 11, 2026

George Michael (Mike) Nichols, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born on April 16, 1953, and departed this life for his eternal home with God on February 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was welcomed into this life by his proud parents, George Lee and Betty Jane (Biggs) Nichols, and his big sister, Claudia.

Mike was a devoted...

Richard Leon Wood

Richard Leon Wood

Jan 16, 2026

  Richard Leon Wood (91), born on January 10, 1935, in the small town of Pond Creek, Oklahoma, departed his life's journey on January 16, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. Richard's life was a remarkable journey of passion, intelligence, and wisdom, touching the lives of all who knew him and leaving an indelible mark on the world.

  As the son of...

David T Kirk

David T Kirk

Jan 9, 2026

David T. Kirk was born May 14, 1937, in Wichita, Kansas to Dale T Kirk and Thelma (Hanson) Kirk, and flew home January 9, 2026, from his beloved family farm in Pond Creek, Homestead Farms.

From the age of 6 to the present David lived in the home built by Frank Collins. David had many memories growing up with his sisters;...

Dale R. Potter

Dale R. Potter

Dec 6, 2025

Dale R. Potter, 83, of Pond Creek, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 6, 2025, at 9:40 p.m.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Pond Creek, Oklahoma, with visitation from 1:00–2:00 p.m. prior to the service. A private family interment will follow on Sunday,...

LaVona Lee York

LaVona Lee York

Dec 2, 2025

  The funeral services for LaVona Lee York, 84, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Bethel Hawley Baptist Church, Hawley, Oklahoma, with Pastor Gary Lillie officiating. Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery, Nash, with arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home of Pond Creek.

  LaVona was born on June 7, 1941, to Edgar L. Messenger and...

Jerrilyn L. Lee

Jerrilyn L. Lee

Dec 1, 2025

  Jerrilyn Lee Hamilton, “Jerri” was born in Enid on December 5, 1936, in Enid and grew up on the family farm East of Jefferson, Oklahoma, where she helped milk and raise dairy cattle, and chickens, gathered chicken eggs, and other farm duties before and after school. She attended all of her school years, graduating from Jefferson High School in...

Freeman Phil Dillard

Freeman Phil Dillard

Nov 25, 2025

  Freeman Phil Dillard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, after a short illness in Enid, Oklahoma. He was born on October 27, 1940, in Tom, Oklahoma, to Virgil and Faye Dillard, and from the very beginning he lived life with grit, humor, and a whole lot of heart.

Freeman grew up in Tom and spent his summers on...

Rebekah Gail Sperry

Rebekah Gail Sperry

Oct 30, 2025

Rebekah Gail Sperry, 47, was born on January 03, 1978, in Houston, TX to William and Connie Jo (Schroeder) Sperry. She passed away on October 30, 2025, in Wichita, KS.

Rebekah was an avid adventurer, and she grew up facing each new challenge with determination and grit. When she was three, she learned to swim and dive and never gave up...

Steven Randel Hendrix

Steven Randel Hendrix

Oct 26, 2025

 Steven Randel Hendrix hit his last home run on October 26, 2025, and crossed home plate into the arms of Jesus where the celebration began. Steve’s faith was great, and he shared that with all who came to see him.

  Steve was born in Altus, Oklahoma to George L. and Millie M. ( Richardson) Hendrix on December 2, 1959. The...

Johnny Ray Pendergraft

Johnny Ray Pendergraft

Oct 5, 2025

  Johnny Ray Pendergraft was born in Enid, Oklahoma on September 3rd, 1948, to Clyde Sr. and Martha (Slemmer) Pendergraft and passed away on October 5th, 2025, in Blackwell, Oklahoma.

  John was raised in Pond Creek and attended Pond Creek High School where he was active in baseball, football and basketball. He was a proud member of the Bearcat’s graduating...

Jessie Lorene McCormick

Jessie Lorene McCormick

Sep 23, 2025

Jessie Lorene McCormick passed away on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 10, 1932, to Lloyd and Beatrice Mills along with three brothers Dean, Gene, and Donis. Jessie lived a long and meaningful life. She touched thousands of people's lives throughout her own. She married CD McCormick in 1953. Through this union came six...

Frances Faye Moore

Frances Faye Moore

Aug 20, 2025

Frances Faye was born to Guy and Aletha Beckham on March 11, 1944, in Vinita, OK. and passed away on August 20th, 2025, in Enid, OK.

Frances started school in White Oak after a few years there she attended school in Nash, OK. Frances’s favorite things to do were her gardening, helping people and her love for animals. She especially had...

Stephen Combs

Stephen Combs

Aug 18, 2025

Our dad, Stephen Combs, left this world on August 18, 2025, in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 60. Though he passed away far from home, his heart always belonged to Pond Creek, Oklahoma, where he was raised, lived, and built a life full of love, laughter, and hard work.

Dad was born on November 30, 1964, in Orange, California, to...

Joan Jantzen Dewey

Joan Jantzen Dewey

Aug 17, 2025

Joan Jantzen Dewey, of Medford, Oklahoma, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at home with her family.

Being the second of seven children, Joan was born March 21,1942 to John and Aileen Ferris of Pond Creek. She attended Jefferson and Pond Creek schools, graduating in 1960 and went on to further her...

Leah Kay Elliott

Leah Kay Elliott

Aug 14, 2025

Leah Kay Elliott, 83, passed away peacefully and comfortably August 14, 2025, at home in Pattonville, Texas. She was born December 3, 1941, in Sand Creek, Oklahoma, to Everett and Gail George and welcomed into the family by her older brothers and sisters, Lyle, Verla, Anita, and Ercil. Leah lived a life filled with love, adventure, and purpose.

Leah graduated from...