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05/27/2026

Lena Dora Jones

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05/27/2026

Staying active and taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself.

Planning ahead is another.

Having your wishes in place can bring clarity and peace of mind, for you and for the people who care about you most.

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05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/22/2026

Ky Dereck Cassady

Ky Dereck Cassady, 32, of Wichita, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Born on January 11th, 1994, in Ponca city, Oklahoma, Ky was the beloved son of Dereck Cassady and Shelly Cassady. Ky grew up in Blackwell, OK, where he quickly found his love for sports. He began playing T-ball, wrestling, and motorcross at the young age of 4. Throughout his childhood he played travel baseball, continued wrestling, and raced motorcross building many lifelong friendships along the way. To know Ky was to know someone who loved fiercely. Most often you could find Ky noodling along a riverbank with his buddies, in the woods hunting, or at the motorcross track making dirt fly. Thanks to the influence and guidance of his Uncle Jason, Ky became an avid deer hunter and carried a deep love for the outdoors throughout his life.

In 2016, Ky Cassady and Katie Martin welcomed a beautiful and sassy baby girl, Allyse Marie Cassady, into the world. Becoming a father was Ky’s greatest joy in life. He cherished every moment he spent with his children. In 2023, Ky Cassady and Karlie Balzer welcomed a handsome yet ornery son, Ridge Dereck Cassady. Ky loved his children with every ounce of love in his heart, and he loved being a dad. He loved spending time outdoors with his children and nieces, some of his happiest moments were watching their faces light up with excitement when they felt a fish on the line and reeled it in. Those memories filled with laughter and joy are moments his family will cherish forever. When Ky learned he was being blessed with children, he was over the moon with excitement making endless plans and dreams for adventures with them. Although Ky is no longer here physically, as a family we will make sure those dreams continue.

Ky is survived by his children, Allyse Marie Cassady and Ridge Dereck Cassady; his father Dereck Cassady; his mother Shelly Cassady; fiancé Karlie Balzer and her son Asher Koehn; siblings, Kelsey Cassady(Brice), Kaley Cassady(Sean), Stephen Leven(Kendra), Joseph Leven(Jenna), and Layne Leven(Rachel); nieces Emmalyn Miller & Taegan Brown; grandparents, Marjorie and Dennis Cassady, Freda and Michael Veach, and Jim Briggs; great-grandmother Joann Ward, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Ky was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Carl and Luella Pierce, Elma Cassady, Charles Ward, and Fred and Lucille Leatherman; grandmother, Rosalie Briggs; and cousin, Lunden Shane Miller.

A memorial service will be held at Blackwell Event Center on Wednesday May 27th, 2026 @10:00am with burial to follow at Blackwell Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to be made to RCB Bank for the children’s college fund.

Casket Bearers- Stephen Leven, Joseph Leven, Layne Leven, Camron Silvey, Jesse Epperly, and Stephen Short

Serving as honorary casket bearers is the 2012 Blackwell State Champion Wrestling Team and Coach EJ Edgar

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05/21/2026

Curtis James Jackson

Curtis James Jackson a beloved and dedicated man of faith, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026 in Ponca City, OK. He was 90 years young.

Curtis was born December 28, 1935, in Jefferson Springs, Arkansas. He later moved to Chicago, Illinois where he worked as a Chef before going into construction. During his years in construction, Curtis worked as a Crane Operator as well as a Foreman. After transferring to Oklahoma in 1970, he worked for OG&E and helped build Kaw Dam. Curtis retired from Conoco as a Custodial and Safety Supervisor then later worked for Defender Services and P & R Services where he supervised the custodial department.

Curtis, affectionately known as “Action Jackson” or “Jack” was known for his strong work ethic and leadership, his savory barbecue, entertaining the neighborhood with his electric guitar “Nellie”, and helping others in the community. He enjoyed fishing, doing yard work, picking pecans, and sitting on his porch drinking his coffee and Pepsi. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends

Curtis is survived by his devoted wife, Ora Lee Jackson; his children, Claudette Jackson-Short (Jonathan), Kenneth Jackson (Gail), Randy Jackson (Sheila), Sylvian Jackson, Ronnie Jackson (Lucy), Sherena Jackson-McNair (Jamie), Sonya Holloway (Kenneth), and Rodrick Jackson; Jackson Siblings: Carl, Earl, Ronnie, Lorene, Gail; Carpenter Siblings: Eli, Mildred, Josephine, Rosene, Elizabeth, Emma, Elisa, Mattie, Loraine, Riley, Elijah Jr.; and a host of grandchildren and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mozell Carpenter and Jodie Jackson Reeves; daughters, Glenda Jackson and Sherian Jones; Siblings: James, Delma, Eddie, Wayne, Claudie Mae, Nellie, and Erma of the Jackson family; Willie Lee, Shirley, Abraham Sr., Nathaniel, Andrew, Bernice, Willie Mae, and Laura of the Carpenter family.

Curtis will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 11AM, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Oddfellows Cemetery in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

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05/20/2026

Veterans may be eligible for certain benefits, including burial and memorial honors, but these benefits are not always automatically arranged.

Planning ahead can help ensure your wishes are clearly documented and that the recognition you’ve earned is carried out the way you intend.

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To find out more about military benefits, click here: https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/

05/17/2026

When emergencies happen, EMS professionals are often the first to arrive, bringing skill, focus, and calmness in moments that feel anything but.

This week, we recognize and thank those who show up, ready to help when it matters most.

05/16/2026

With respect and gratitude, we recognize those who serve in our Armed Forces.
Thank you for your dedication and service.

05/15/2026

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we remember and honor the officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Today, we recognize their courage, service, and sacrifice, and we continue to keep their families and loved ones in our thoughts.

05/14/2026

Pharabe (Ferb) Botone

Pharabe 'Ferb' Jane Littlecrow Botone of Red Rock, OK, passed away in Stillwater, OK May 12, 2026, at the age of 89 surrounded by family. She was born on March 22, 1937, to Amos and Francis Kihega Littlecrow in Pawnee, OK. She is an enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and the eldest member of the Elk Clan. Her Indian name is Hodasjimi (Elk Clan Woman). She was the 1956 Otoe-Missouria Tribal princess and 1956 Ponca City Inter-Tribal Club Princess. She had ten brothers and sisters that she grew up with in Red Rock, OK. After graduating from Red Rock High School, she attended Haskell University in Lawrence, KS where she received her bachelor’s degree in business administration. Ferb began her career at Chilocco Indian School as the Administrative Officer in Chilocco Health Center Staff.

She married Moran Bible, Sr. on October 30, 1959, and had 3 children Moran Bible, Jr., Carol Bible, and Dana Bible of the home. After Moran’s passing in October 1970 she married Perry Lee Botone, Sr. on December 4, 1973. They resided in Arkansas City, KS.

Upon retirement she moved from Arkansas City, KS to Red Rock, OK. She began a second career working for the Otoe-Missouria Tribe as the Title VI Senior Citizens Director and later as Librarian for the Ernest Vetter, Jr. Library.

Ferb liked to read, go to pow wows, bingo and loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending Frontier High School basketball games with her friend Georgia Hoffman. She was devoted to family and friends.

She is survived by her three children, Moran Bible, Jr., Dana Bible and Carol Bible and great granddaughter Kal Bible all of Red Rock, OK; her sister Mary Oyebi of Red Rock, OK; several grandchildren Ron Bible, James Bible, Carolee Pratt, Clint Bible, Bill Bible, and Trevor Romero; 31 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is proceeded in death by her parents Amos Littlecrow Sr. and Frances Kihega Littlecrow and siblings Robert, Amos Jr., Charles, Jefferson, William, Francis, Emma, Sallie, Sue, grandson Michael “Dokes” Bible, nephew Chadwick “Chad” Arnold.

The funeral service will be held at the Otoe-Missouria Tribe Cultural Building on Friday May 15, 2026, with the tradition meal at noon followed by interment at Otoe-Missouria Tribal Cemetery.

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05/12/2026

Mother’s Day may have passed, but the care and love that mothers give doesn’t have to end there.

Planning ahead is one way to continue taking care of the people who matter most, offering clarity, comfort, and peace of mind for the future.

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