All Obituaries

Donald “Jake” Williams, 86, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2022 at Stillwater Medical Center. Born January 14, 1936, in Fairfax, Oklahoma to Cecil Williams and Cletis Miller Williams. He attended Ponca City Public Schools throughout his schooling, until his senior year where he graduated in 1954 from Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Oklahoma. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Pro-Rodeo Cowboys Association.  There, he started his professional bull riding career...

Robert “Scott” Rower longtime resident of Ponca City went to be with his lord Saturday November 19th, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born September 25th, 1956 to Robert and Patricia Rower in Toledo Ohio. Scott had numerous hobbies including piloting, designing and building airplanes. Scott was fortunate to have many wonderful friends throughout his life and was always available to lend a helping hand. Scott is survived by his Sister Trisha Sue Rower, his wife of 44 years...

Joseph Glen Stolhand passed away on ­­­­November 16, 2022 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Saint Simeon’s Senior Living Community, Nursing Home and Rehab, following an unsuccessful battle with multiple cancers. He was born on July 1, 1943, in Ponca City Oklahoma. His parents Mary (Burge ) and Harold Stolhand preceded him in death. He is survived by his son Bret(Melissa) Stolhand of Farmersville, Texas and two grandsons, Jackson and Jason. He is also survived by his brother...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Ratliff on November 15th 2022 at the age of 79. Surrounded by family, she passed early morning during a light snowfall, and leaves her family and friends to mourn. Born in Cleveland, OK, Marie spent her early years working in a little café in her home town of Hominy. Eventually she aided the Ponca City Hospital as a cleaner. Tender hearted, Marie’s true passion was child care. With an open heart she tended to...

 Virgle Odell Taylor,90, went to his heavenly home surrounded by family, on November 6, 2022.  Virgle was born to Homer Sydney Taylor and Bettie Kathrine (Grinder)Taylor on August 19,1932, in Huntsville, Arkansas. He attended school in both Comanche and Ponca City, Oklahoma. He Began his career with the Ponca City Fire Department in 1951.  Later in 1952 he took a leave of absence and joined the Army where he served from 1952 to 1954. He was station at Fort Bliss, Texas and...

Howard Ellsworth Todome, Jr. entered into his heavenly home on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at the age of 64 in Tulsa, OK.  Jr. was born on April 20, 1958, to Howard Ellsworth Todome, Sr. and Myra (Yellowfish) Burgess in Butte, Montana.  He was raised in Lawrence, Kansas. He graduated from Riverside Indian School, excelling in both artwork and athletics.  He was the leader and captain of his high school football team, and also won numerous art awards.  Setting his sights...

Karen Sue Rhoades, our precious wife, mother, grandmother, and sister joined her parents in heaven on November 4, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Karen was born in Ponca City, OK on May 23, 1952, to Clyde & Freda (Benoit) Hodges. Karen’s early childhood years were spent in Ponca City, OK then the family moved to Fort Morgan, CO. Karen’s father worked in the oilfield and moved the family to Gillett, WY, then they moved to Goodland, KS. At the age of 16, Karen moved back Ponca...

Our beloved grand mother Henrietta Lucille Allen, ended her journey of life and entered into heaven on the morning of November 3rd, 2022. Henrietta was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her death and entered into the afterlife peacefully after a long battle with her health. She was 64 years old. Henrietta was born to Anna Belle Pratt and Micheal Allen. She was raised in life by her mother Anna Belle and father Otto Pratt and was the oldest of 7 children. Henri had one son,...

Clara Furber, 92, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on October 29, 2022. She entered this world on October 1, 1930, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, born to Loyd Sylvester Myers and Emma Caroline Kitchen Myers. Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 1, 2022, in the Tonkawa Odd Fellows Cemetery with Pastor Josh Reese officiating. Visitation will be at Grace Memorial Chapel Monday, October 31, 2022, with the family in attendance to...

Harold Kihega, Sr. age 84 beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called home to heaven on October 26, 2022.  He was known by his friends and family as Red. He was born on May 31, 1938, in Ponca City, OK.  He was born to Richard and Bernice (Saunders) Kihega. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elaine Kihega.  Also, his children, Harold, Jr. and wife Shannon, Jackie Wahnee & Husband Wayland Wahnee, and Billie Kihega & Husband Jimmy...