May 2026

Donna Secrest

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

Mom was born on November 11, 1928, to Schiller Rudolph Riesen and Donna Florence (Easley) Riesen in Hutchinson County, Texas. When she was only 3 years old Our Grandad would have h…

Patrick Warrior

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

Patrick Winter Hawk Warrior left this place for another on May 31, 2026 in Ponca City, OK. He was our son, Brother, Uncle, Grandson, Nephew and Friend. Patrick Winter Hawk Warrior…

Cindi (Cynthia) Browning Hartman

Grace Memorial Chapel

The Lord our God called Cindi (Cynthia) Browning Hartman home on May 31, 2026. Cindi was born on November 2, 1948 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She excelled in sports from a very early…

Cindi (Cynthia) Hartman

Grace Memorial Chapel

The Lord our God called Cindi (Cynthia) Browning Hartman home on May 31, 2026. Cindi was born on November 2, 1948 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She excelled in sports from a very early…

Logan Shelton

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

A full obituary is not available at this time for Logan Lee Shelton. Trout Funeral Home welcomes you to provide your thoughts and memories on their Tribute Wall. Funeral Service Th…

Edith Shreck

Roberts & Son Funeral Home

Edith Loretta (Huffstutter) Shreck of Blackwell, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Manor at the age of 102. Edith was born in Foraker, Oklahoma, on the family farm to J…

Trout Funeral Home

• •Trout Funeral Home founded in 1936 by Ernest M. Trout, now at 505 West Grand Avenue since 1943.
• •Built on principles of Character, Confidence, Value and Trust that guide operations through ownership changes.
• •Merged with Gill-Lessert Funeral Home in 1994 to expand services and staff for the community.

A Corner of a Foreign Field

• •Omaha Beach cliffs remain largely unchanged 75 years after D-Day invasion cost 1,200 lives.
• •Combined American cemetery at Colleville holds 9,387 graves overlooking the historic beach.
• •All soldiers buried equally regardless of rank; General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. lies next to privates.

The Modern Food Paradox

• •Modern food contains many additives and "food-like substances" that differ from traditional whole foods.
• •"Hidden hunger" occurs when people eat enough calories but lack essential micronutrients for optimal health.
• •Store-bought produce may appear healthy but often lacks nutrients due to rapid growth in depleted soils.

National PTSD Awareness Month

• •June is National PTSD Awareness Month and highlights trauma from severe weather.
• •Severe weather like tornadoes can trigger lasting psychological effects beyond physical safety.
• •Storm survivors may experience anxiety, panic, racing heart, and intrusive memories.

Marland Roundup Club Preserves Western Heritage

• •Marland Roundup Club, founded in 1962, preserves Western heritage through equestrian sports and community building in nearby Marland, Oklahoma.
• •The nonprofit operates an arena hosting horsemanship clinics, play days, and shodeos to help riders practice skills in a safe environment.
• •Experienced mentors like Emily Delbeck guide younger riders on training, feeding, and horse care beyond just riding techniques.

Real Encounters: Retirement

• •Mark Love retired after 23 years as IT and Logistics Director at Cherokee Strip Credit Union.
• •He began his IT career after successfully playing The Oregon Trail in the 1980s.
• •Mark evolved with technology from room-sized computers to modern pocket devices.

Fun for the Family: Ponca City Disc Golf

• •Ponca City is a regional disc golf destination with four courses offering varied challenges.
• •Bois D'Arc is world-renowned for its brutal difficulty and tight forest tunnels that humble pros.
• •The Lake course pairs with Bois D'Arc for tournaments and offers long-distance challenges with wind.

Lyda Walker

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

The family of Lyda (Hopkins) Walker of Ponca City, is saddened to announce her passing on May 28, 2026, at the age of 82 years. Her memorial will be at Hartford Avenue Church of Ch…

A. Lorene Stalcup

Trout Funeral Home & Crematory

A. Lorene (Adams) Stalcup, age 97, of Ponca City, Oklahoma passed away May 8, 2026, at Integris Heath in Ponca City, Oklahoma. A Celebration of her life will be held at 10:00 am, F…