We are sad to announce the unexpected passing of Jonna Gail Walker, 65, on January 7, 2026 of the Wichita Tribe.

We regret to inform everyone that Alan Kent Bowman (64) passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Jasper Newton Eskew Jr. February 11, 1948 — October 10, 2025 Jasper Eskew Jr., 77, of El Reno, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, in Oklahoma City. He was born on February 11, 1948, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Jasper Eskew Sr. and Vera Campbell Eskew....

Loretta Kay Partridge August 16, 1950 — October 8, 2025 Loretta K. Weathers, 75, of Anadarko, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. She was born on August 16, 1950 to Floyd Paul Weathers and Jean Horsechief Weathers. Loretta was preceded in death by her...

Gary Lynn McAdams February 24, 1955 — October 4, 2025 Garry (Gary) Lynn McAdams, age 70, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City, after an extended illness, with family by his side. Gary was born to Elva Mae (Miller) and Lewie McAdams on February...

Today, we honor the legacy of a former Tribal President, a fellow army veteran and one of the last few full blood Wichita Tribal Citizens of our nation.

Elwin Ellery Wheeler, 65, of Anadarko, Oklahoma passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born on July 4, 1959, to Joe Jr. and Leona Mae (Tsatsatine) Wheeler in Carnegie, Oklahoma.

Reina Fern Stephenson, 59, Binger, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 16, 2025, at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City. She was born on May 27, 1965, to Raymond and Isabelle (Capes) Stephenson in Lawton, Oklahoma.

Angela (Angie) Jean Walker Apauty, age 56, went to her heavenly home on May 2, 2025, at 9:15 p.m. at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted Christian mother, wife and Memaw.

Freda Jean Roulain, 90, passed away on January 10, 2025. Her funeral will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Wichita Community Building, Anadarko, OK. Visitation will be 1:00 – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home.