All Obituaries

LaVerne Forbes age of 91 years old, a long-time resident of Ponca City, passed away March 10, 2026. She was born to Sam & Bertha Grim in Pawnee, OK. LaVerne married Jackie Forbes on August 18, 1952. LaVerne is perceeded in death by her husband, Jackie Forbes, Daughter, Lea Forbes and her parents. LaVerne is survived by daughters, Pamela DeNoya (Joe), Terry Frazier (Bryan), 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her family, ...

OBITUARY FOR GARRY HAYS Garry Wayne Hays was born on February 24, 1947, to Oakley Hays and Doris Morrison Hays. He was the thirteenth of fourteen children born into the Hays family. Garry attended school in Garber, Oklahoma, where he enjoyed participating in sports and spending time with friends. In 1969, he was drafted into the United Stated Army and faithfully served his country until 1971. After his military service, Garry spent many years in California, where he worked in ...

Reta Vera Morgaridge Crenshaw passed away Monday, March 2, 2026. She was born November 2, 1951, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Alfred J. Morgaridge and Luella Morgaridge. In 1969, she married Denny Lee Crenshaw. Their marriage spanned more than five decades, during which they weathered life’s ups and downs together and spent their retirement years side by side. Around 1979, Reta and Denny moved their young family to Meno, Oklahoma. There they raised their son, Quinton, and daughter, ...

Susan Elaine Franks, 76, Enid resident, was born on December 14, 1950 and passed away on March 2, 2026 in Enid.

Luann (Bainter) Cox was born Sept. 8, 1950, and passed away peacefully at 75 on Feb. 28, 2026 surrounded by family. Luann was born to Ernest and Clarissa Bainter and grew up in Enid. Luann was a graduate of Enid High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Enid Beauty College in 1969 to become a hairdresser for many years in Enid and mother to her three wonderful children Matthew, Anthony, and Megan. Luann was preceded in death by her parents in 1970 and 1971 and raised her younger ...

David Orville Corlett, 83, of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family and loved ones. David was born on December 26, 1942, in Ark City, Kansas, to Orville and Bernadine Corlett. He grew up alongside his sister, Deana Corlett White, and carried the values of hard work and faith with him throughout his life. He graduated from Ark City High School in 1961 and attended Cowley County College for two semesters before entering the United ...

Kenneth Laverne Strever Born January 14, 1935 to Raymond and Thelma Strever as the youngest of 4 children. Died February 25, 2026 in Enid, Ok with his wife and eldest daughter by his side. Kenneth was born and raised in Lexington, NE as a farm boy and budding mechanic. As a teenager, he became a Christian and decided that he wanted to become a preacher. He graduated from Lexington High School and then attended Midwestern School of Evangelism where he earned a degree in Theology. Ken married ...

Paulette Lynn Wilson, 55, Ponca City resident, ,was born on April 30, 1970 and passed away on February 23, 2026 in Oklahoma City

Terry LaQueta Savage Shuffield Kennedy, after living a great exciting life, left to join her beloved family and friends on February 22, 2026. Terry was born on January 14,1944 to Orvile and Helen Savage at Polyclinic Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After moving to Texas in 1956, Terry attended Stinnett High School where she received numerous academic accolades. After moving to Pampa, Texas she started working at the bra factory named Marie Foundation. Then after moving to Amarillo, ...

Susan Kristina Jones, 55, Enid resident was born on May 27, 1970 and passed away on February 22, 2026 at her residence.