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Nolan Ray Davis - September 09, 1949 - April 25, 2024

Departed: 04/25/2024 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Nolan Ray Davis, 74, of Blackwell, OK, left this life on April 25, 2024. A Graveside Ceremony with military honors will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, May 9, 2024, at the Fordland Cemetery, Fordland, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK, 74653.

Nolan was born on September 9, 1949, in Wichita, KS, to Frank and Helen (Ford) Davis. After high school, Nolan joined the US Army and was very proud to have served his county. He married Nancy Kleier on July 27, 2022, and spent 25 good years together. Nolan enjoyed his family, reading his Bible, and going to church.  He loved the country and always wanted to live in the country. He enjoyed his grandkids and loved them very much. Nolan was the kind of person that would do anything for you, even give the shirt off his back. He never asked questions, and when you would ask him the question "What should I do?", he would always say pray and do what God says and leads you to do.

Nolan is survived by: his wife, Nancy, of Blackwell, OK; sons, Gregory Davis and Jonathan Davis, both of Wichita, KS, Michael Greiner of Germany; daughter, Ashley Randolph Davis and her husband, Robert, of Wichita, KS; step-son, Michael Williams , Jr. and his wife, Kelly, of Illinois; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: step-son, William Williams; his parents, Frank and Helen; brothers, Charles Davis, Dennis Davis, and Arthur Davis.

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Billie Louise Martin - October 04, 1931 - March 30, 2024

Departed: 03/30/2024 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Billie Louise (McPherson) Martin, 92, was born on October 4, 1931, in Osage County, Oklahoma, to Alva (LeGrand) McPherson and Elmo Leslie (Les or Mac) McPherson. She went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Billie attended Washington Grade School in Tonkawa, OK, and graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1950. After graduating from Ponca City Business College in Ponca City, OK, she worked for Conoco in Ponca City, OK, for 42 years. She worked her way through the ranks to Executive Secretary to the Manager of the Ponca City Conoco Refinery. She retired in 1991, at the age of 60, to take care of her elderly mother, Alva McPherson.

Billie married Bobby (Bob) Leroy Martin February 26, 1951, at the Kay County Courthouse. They had five children, Reta, Robert, Lisa, Ricky and Lea.

Billie was an awesome mother and always worked very hard for her family. She was always cooking and cleaning for them, and attending their activities, besides working a full time job at Conoco. She ran the Sunday and Daily Oklahoma so the kids could earn spending money. She would fill the paper racks in Tonkawa and Lamont in the mornings before going to work at Conoco. The kids would throw newspaper routes in the middle of the night and collect from customers. Billie enjoyed working in her yard, and her vegetable and flower gardens. She also loved cane pole fishing. Her great grandson, Bodie Swords, loves to fish too. When Bodie found out that Great Grandma Billie loved to fish, he always talked about taking her fishing when she felt better. Later in life, she enjoyed going to the casino and watching the Fox channel.

Billie was preceeded in death by her husband, Bob Martin, her parents, Alva McPherson and Les (Mac) McPherson, a sister, Wilma McGlone and a great grandson, Toby Jones.

Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Judy Doughty (Ronny), of Poulsbo, WA. Her children, Reta Swords (Larry) of Tonkawa, OK, Robert Martin of Tonkawa, OK, Lisa Maple (Ronnie) of Tonkawa, OK, Rick Martin (Laura) of Ft. Worth, TX, and Lea Glenn (Dustin) of Newkirk, OK. Her grandchildren, Zac Swords (Melissa) of Tonkawa, OK, Rachel Clinesmith (Trent) of Perkins, OK, Niesha Jones (Casey) of Tonkawa, OK, Krista Palmer (Will) of Tonkawa, OK, Shaylynn Gose (Lucky) of Tonkawa, OK, Dray Glenn of Ponca City, OK, Chase Glenn of Ponca City, OK, Layne Martin of Lexington, KY, and Ember Martin of Ft. Worth, TX. Her great grandchildren, Bodie Swords of Tonkawa, OK, Azeliah Palmer, Audrina Palmer, Remington Palmer and Makai Palmer of Tonkawa, OK, Blaze Jones and Keeleigh Jones of Tonkawa, OK, Trynlee Clinesmith, Creed Clinesmith and Pake Clinesmith of Perkins, OK, Aspyn Glenn and Weston Glenn of Ponca City, OK, and Madaleigh Gose, Brielle Gose and Ellie Gose of Tonkawa, OK. And her many nieces and nephews, cousins, and great nieces and nephews.

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Gerald Lee Pruitt - December 24, 1946 - March 11, 2024

Departed: 03/11/2024 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Gerald Lee Pruitt, 77, of Tonkawa, OK, left this life on March 11, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK, with his family by his side. No viewing is planned.  A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 15, 2024, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Josh Reese officiating. Burial with Military Honors, will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery, Tonkawa, OK. Those unable to attend the funeral ceremony, may attend virtually on the Trout Funeral Home website, www.trouttonkawa.com and click on the live-stream or tool bar icon on the top right corner after 1:45 PM.  Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 505 Thunderbird Rd., Tonkawa, OK, 74653.

Gerald was born on December 24, 1946, in Bentonville, AR, to Robert Forrest and Pauline (Jordan) Pruitt.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. On March 1, 1968, he married Naomi True in Lompoc, CA.  The spent 56 wonderful years together, and had three beautiful children.  He received several degrees in Industrial Instrumentation, Industrial Electrical Maintenance, Printing-Lithography, and Industrial Electronics from Okmulgee Technology Center, now known as, Oklahoma State Institute of Technology. Gerald worked as a Seismograph Recorder, retiring from Texaco after 35 years of faithful service while never taking a sick day.

Gerald and Naomi were members of Tonkawa Bible Church, and they attended regularly until his health would not allow.  He was also a member of the Ponca City American Legion and enjoyed listening to classic country music.

Gerald leaves behind: his wife, Naomi, of the home; children, Paula Eaken and her husband, Robert, of Bakersfield, CA, Sara English and her husband, Aubrey, of Winsted, CT,  William Pruitt and his wife, Rose, of Tonkawa, OK; grandchildren, Ruby and Rebekah English, Samantha and Kaylee Pruitt; sister, Nancy Wright of Rogers, AR; brother-in-law, Charles True and his wife, Sue, of Tonkawa, OK; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his son, Jacob Pruitt; parents, Robert and Pauline; brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and June True; and brother-in-law, Marvin Wright .

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Donna Deem - January 05, 1931 - March 02, 2024

Departed: 03/02/2024 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Donna June Deem, 93, of Tonkawa, OK; died on March 2, 2024. A come-and-go Memorial Reception will be held between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM, Friday, April 26, 2024 at Trout Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK, 74653.

Donna was born on January 5, 1931, in Sterling, KS, to Glen and Coral (Bossing) Timbers. She grew up in Sterling. The family moved to Wichita, KS, for two years, before returning to Sterling. She graduated from Sterling High School in 1949. Donna married Dwight Deem on March 25, 1949, in Sterling, KS, and moved to Oklahoma that summer. She and Dwight farmed for 50 years. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Donna was a member of Christian Life Church, and the Tonkawa Garden Club. She and Dwight were also members of 2 car clubs, and spent many summers traveling to car shows in several states.

Donna is survived by: children, David Deem and his wife, Kathy, of Folsom, CA , Gary Deem of Arlington, TX, Sherri Littlefield of Blackwell, OK, Lori Muegge and her husband, Keith, of Tonkawa, OK; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by: her husband, Dwight; son-in-law, Kit Littlefield; grandchild, Kendra Deem; parents, Glen and Coral Timbers; and brother, William Timbers and his wife, Peggy.

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Gary Edwin Williams - August 18, 1955 - January 06, 2024

Departed: 01/06/2024 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Gary Edwin Williams, 68, of Lamont, OK, died on January 6, 2024.  A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Fellowship Hall of the United Methodist Church in Braman, OK, with Kevin Dittmore officiating.  Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Gary was born on August 18, 1955, in Chelsea, OK, to George Ervin and Clara Maggie (Ptarmigan) Brown Williams.  He attended schools in Fountain, Tonkawa, Peckham, Blackwell, Wynona and Braman, graduating in 1973.  He received a Master's Degree from Oklahoma State University.  Gary married Yasmin Sembria Recio  in Tahlequah, OK, on April 26, 2016.  Gary retired from the US Forestry Service and the Oklahoma Forestry Service.

Gary is survived by: his wife, Yasmin, of the home; sons, David Williams and his wife, Alison and their children, Samuel and Claire, Matthew Williams and Michael Williams and his wife, Lara, and their child, Andrew; brother, George Williams; sister, Karen Agee and Carol Brewster and her husband, Waymon; and half-brothers, James Williams of Juneau, AK and Jimmy Brown of White Mountain, AK; and half-sister, Margaret Williams Whitmore of California .  He was preceded in death by his parents.

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Kathy Walker - August 22, 1953 - January 03, 2024

Departed: 01/03/2024 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Kathy Ann Walker, 70, of Lamont, OK, died on January 3, 2024, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Enid, OK. Kathy will lie in state from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, January 5, 2024, and from 9:00 AM until service time on Saturday. The family will greet friends between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, Saturday.  A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 6, 2023 at Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Tonkawa with Rev. Ken Macken officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Lamont Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK, 74653.

Kathy was born on August 22, 1953, in Hardtner, KS, to Richard and Vivian (Brown) Johnson. Kathy graduated from Braman High School in 1971. After graduation, she furthered her education at the Ponca City Beauty College. She ran a beauty shop from her home in Lamont, OK, for 41 years.

On August, 22, 1974, she married Michael R. Walker of Lamont, where they made their home. From this union were born 2 sons, Cory Walker and Jeremy Walker. Michael and Kathy also ran a craft business for 25 years. Michael would cut out the wood and Kathy would paint the cut-outs. They attended many craft shows over the years in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kansas. Kathy loved working in the yard with her flowers. She took great pride in her yard and enjoyed putting together dinners for her family.

Kathy is survived by: her husband, Michael, of the home; son, Cory and his family, Casey, Dalton and Dayton, of Beaver, OK, son, Jeremy and his family, Nina, Jessica, Khayden, Russell and Jacob of Mooreland, OK; sister, Linda Johnson; step-sisters, Becky Logan and her husband, Monty, of Fairfax, OK, and Melissa White of Ponca City, OK; and mother-in-law, Barbara Walker of Mulvane, KS. She is preceded in death by: father, Richard Johnson; her mother, Vivian White; step-father, Max White; and father-in-law, Dale Walker.

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Nadine McClaflin Mills - December 09, 1930 - December 11, 2023

Departed: 12/11/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Nadine Ella McClaflin Mills, 93, of Tonkawa, OK, left this life on December 11, 2023. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, December 15, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Viewing will take place before the funeral ceremony. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 505 Thunderbird Road, Tonkawa, OK, 74653.

Nadine was born on December 9, 1930, in Deer Creek, OK, to William and Joella Engelhart. She graduated from Blackwell High School in 1949. She married Evert McClaflin August 13, 1949 who preceded her in death on January 7, 1982. She married George Mills on November 7, 1985. He preceded her in death on April 13, 2007. Nadine loved to crochet.

Nadine is survived by: sons, Tom McClaflin and his wife, Donni, of Arkansas City, KS, Jerry McClaflin and his wife, Donna, of Braman, OK; 21 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Willa Hills; several nieces and nephews; and good friend, Randy Walker.

Nadine is preceded in death by: her parents; two husbands; three sons, Charles, Martin and Darwin; 2 brothers, Billy and Leroy; a sister, Erma June and twins Donald and Dora; two daughters-in-law, Kathy and Denise; and a great-grandson, Adam.

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Jimmy Toothman - May 02, 1959 - December 06, 2023

Departed: 12/06/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Jimmy Don Toothman, 64, of Tonkawa, Oklahoma, left this life on December 6, 2023. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 3 p.m. at Pawnee Lake Bath House in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

Jimmy was born on May 2, 1959 in Ardmore, OK, to Don and Marla Toothman. Jimmy graduated Pawnee High School in 1977. In his career, he was a Project Manager for major oil companies. He was an avid fisherman. You could always count on him for a laugh.

Jimmy is survived by: Vickie Toothman of Glenpool, OK; his children, Bradon Toothman and wife, Alyssa, of Glenpool, OK, Taylor Toothman of Tulsa, OK and Regan Toothman and Tyler McClain of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Lily, Colton, Ivy, Carter and Xander; sisters, Lisa Rosholt and Tina Toothman; brother, Michael Toothman; and several nieces and nephews.

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Yolla Steers - October 15, 1938 - November 17, 2023

Departed: 11/17/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Yolla Fern Steers, 85, of Tonkawa, OK, left this life on November 17, 2023. Viewing will be held from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the First Baptist Church with Brother Terry Ballard officiating. Burial will immediately follow at IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

Yolla was born on October 15, 1938, in Red Oak, OK, to Floyd and Opal (Pitchford) Clark. She married Howard Eugene "Gene" Steers on October 30, 1960. She worked as a Microfilm Specialist for Conoco. She also worked for Wheartheart Nutrition. She later met and married Lonnie Bray.  Yolla loved to quilt and work on crafts. She also loved to travel.

Yolla is survived by: son, Robert Steers and his wife, Misty, of Tonkawa, OK; daughter, RaDonna Ogez and her husband, Jim, of Jenks, OK; grandchildren, Alan Goodale, Laura Droege and Derek, Ragenna Tonge, Amber Goodale and Heather Holt; great-grandchildren, Landen and Daphne Droege, Jazmyne Sammons and Omar Tonge; step-grandchildren, Alex Smithson, Kristin Smithson, Jaelynn Smithson, Maven Jefferson and Tatum Jefferson.

Yolla was preceded in death by: her husband, Gene Steers; second husband, Lonnie Bray; daughter, Sara McGehee and her parents.

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Gayla Ann Heusser - November 19, 1955 - October 12, 2023

Departed: 10/12/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Gayla Ann Burns-Heusser completed her journey in the morning hours of October 12, 2023, at the age of 67, at her home in Springtown, Texas. Gayla was born to Gary Dale and Clara Mae Burns on November 19, 1955, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Together they raised Gayla and her siblings in Tonkawa, OK.

Gayla graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1974. Afterward, she traveled to Alaska in search of adventure. There she made many lifelong friends and met the love of her life, Michael Alan Heusser. Excited to start their new lives together on August 31, 1979, the two were married in Anchorage, Alaska. They raised three children in a place she handpicked for the access to trails and mountain views, Chugiak, Alaska.

Gayla is remembered for her love of horses, animals, and adventure. Many have fond memories of her getting a horse or truck stuck in the mud while out on an adventure. Over the years, she visited Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, to name a few. In addition to horseback riding, she had many other hobbies including snow machining, boating, camping, hiking, shooting, gardening, reading, and quilting.

Gayla had an amazing personality and loved storytelling. She made friends wherever she went. She was known for treating others with kindness and warmth. She always put others first. Gayla treasured spending time with her beloved family, especially her grandchildren.

Gayla is preceded in death by her beloved father Gary Dale Burns Sr.; brother Gary Dale Burns Jr.; nephew Trey Burns; niece Misty Walton; grandson Kyle Hebert; mother-in-law Nancy Fitzhugh; horses Little Red and Amigo, and dog Autumn. Gayla is survived by: her husband Michael Alan Heusser; mother Clara Mae Cavett; siblings Sherry (Zeke) Walton and Timothy (Katherine) Burns; nephews Shayne Burns, Toby Walton and Carter Burns; niece Paula (Rhett) Unruh; children: Lisa (Jeff) Jenney, Laura Trevino, and Scott Heusser; four grandchildren: Ethan, Nicholas, Denali, and River. Additionally, she leaves behind her beloved horses Shiloh and Jake and dogs Wally, Maverick, and Lola.

Her passing leaves a hole in our hearts that will be impossible to fill. As we move forward, Gayla will be greatly missed. Her personality had a warmth that cannot be put into words. Her ashes will join her fathers at The Tonkawa Order of the Odd Fellows Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in her name to any animal charity.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

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Larry Jack Avey - February 13, 1939 - September 10, 2023

Departed: 09/10/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Larry “Jack” Avey, 84 of Tonkawa, OK passed gently away Sunday September 10, 2023, at his home in Ralston, OK.  He was born on February13, 1939 in Tonkawa, OK to William Cleveland and Mary Evalina (Blankenship) Avey, the last of twelve Avey children. Jack grew up in Tonkawa and went to Tonkawa Public Schools, proudly graduating from Tonkawa High School with the Class of 1957.He was the President of the local FFA chapter his Senior year. He also attended Northern Oklahoma College for a short time.

Shortly after graduation, he met the love of his life LaVeta “JoAnn” James and they were married on January 26, 1958 at the Tonkawa First Christian Church. They celebrated 55 years and eleven months of marriage every day until her passing.  On March 16, 1959 they welcomed their only child, a daughter Kandy Kay. They lived most of their married life in Tonkawa until purchasing a farm in Ralston where their daughter lived and moved there after his retirement.

Jack worked as a welder/pipefitter in his younger years and then joined the electrical workers apprenticeship program and became an electrician. He worked for several local shops in Ponca City before hiring on at Conoco. He retired from Conoco in 2004 and was a very busy retiree taking care of multiple properties and helping with daughter projects. He was a very devoted son, brother, husband, father and papa. He worked very hard and worked equally as hard at making sure his family was taken care of and that they were happy.

Jack is survived by his only child Kandy Kay Jump and her husband Bill of Ralston, OK; his sister Betty Edwards and husband Jimmy of Boise, ID; his grandchildren Derrick Fagg of Ponca City and Deidre’ Wehunt and her husband Gary of Fargo, ND; his great grandchildren Landyn Weaver, Leighton Childers, Gage Wehunt and Gentry Fagg, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife JoAnn, and siblings brothers Allen Dean, James, Jesse, Virgil, Clifford, Eugene, and Widge and sisters Mary Ethel, Anne, and Vurble Jane.

Funeral services will be held Saturday September 16th at 2:00 PM at Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Tonkawa, OK. Interment will follow at Tonkawa I.O.O.F. Cemetery.  Arrangements are under direction of Trout Funeral Home, Tonkawa, OK.

Pall Bearers will be Glen Avey, Ian Avey Wayne Abbott, Bradley Abbott, Jack Klinger and Heath Hale. Horary Pall Bearers will be Derrick Fagg, Gary Wehunt II, Landyn Weaver, Leighton Childers, and Gage Wehunt. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s for cancer research for children, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of your choice.

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Ismael Fiorina, Sr. - October 11, 1969 - August 22, 2023

Departed: 08/22/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Ismael Fiorina, Sr., 53, of Blackwell, OK, left this life on August 22, 2023, in Stillwater, OK. Viewing will be from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, August 26, 2023, and from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, August 27, 2023. A Prayer Service with with Pastor Rocha officiating will be held at 6:00 PM, Saturday, and 4:00 PM, Sunday, all at Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

Viewing will also take place from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Monday, August 28, 2023, at Perches Funeral Home - North East, 4946 Hondo Pass, El Paso, TX. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, August 28, 2023, at Mount Carmel Cemetery, 401 S. Zaragosa Road, El Paso, TX.

Ismael was born on October 11, 1969, in CD.Juarez, Mexico, to Jorge Fiorina and Carmen Peña. He married Hilda Vasquez. Before moving to the United States, Ismael worked for the policia Federal in Juarez. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was strict but loving and instilled exceptional work and moral values in his family. He was blunt and honest with his emotions and very protective of his wife and children. Ismael was very proud of his children and the adults they had become and loved his wife very much.

Ismael loved spending time with family and friends and was described as a friendly guy with no filter. He loved guns and had a large collection of them. He loved football and was a huge Raider's and Chief's fan. In recent years he made some positive, life altering changes that led him to have a relationship with Jesus Christ. The family celebrates knowing Ismael accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior before he died.

Ismael is survived by: his wife, Hilda Fiorina Vasquez of the home; children, Karim Fiorina, Ismael Fiorina, Jr. and Perla Santos; Kevin Fiorina and Johvanny Fiorina; grandchildren, Americus Fiorina, Matias Fiorina, Emma Fiorina and Gabriel Fiorina. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carmen and sister, Martha Peña.

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Anna Kugel - June 10, 2002 - August 17, 2023

Departed: 08/17/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Anna Lee Kugel, 21, of Tonkawa, OK, left this life on August 17, 2023. Viewing will be from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home in Tonkawa. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 25, 2023, at the St. Luke's Church of the Nazarene, Ponca City with Pastor Josh Reese officiating. Burial will immediately follow at IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.Those unable to attend the Funeral Ceremony, may attend virtually on the Trout Funeral Home website, www.troutfuneralhome.com and click on the live-stream or toolbar icon on the top right corner after 9:45 AM.

Anna was born on June 10, 2002, in Ponca City, OK, to Bryan and Eve (Morgan) Kugel. She graduated from Tonkawa High School and managed the Hideaway Marina in Ponca City. Anna loved animals, always picking up a stray and loved her "lake family". Anna was a talented artist and enjoyed drawing.

Anna is survived by: her father, Bryan Kugel and step-mother, Braxie Bixler of Tonkawa, OK; brother, Kash Kugel; step-sister, Mattilyn Bixler; grandmother, Cindy Ballard; great-grandparents, John and Marilyn Ballard; great-grandmother, Ann Vickery; aunt, Misty Kugle; great-aunts and uncles, John Ballard, Ginger Ballard, Bob and Shelley Morgan. She was preceded in death by: her mother, Eve; grandfather, Stephen Morgan; great-grandfather, Dr. Robert Morgan and great-grandmother, Bernice Dollarhide.

Casketbearers will be Chris Dally, Drew Hurst, Greg Schuermann, Jimmy Linton, John Linton and Mike Brzezinski. Honorary Casketbearers will be Alan Kieckbusch, Brandon Wilcoxson, John Ballard and Marvin Hembree.

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Rex Lile McSparrin - February 20, 1925 - August 12, 2023

Departed: 08/12/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Rex Lile McSparrin passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his home in Tonkawa.  He was 98 years old.  In honor of a life well lived, a memorial ceremony for Rex will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Tonkawa, Okla.  with Pastor Lois Bartley officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of  Trout Funeral Home of Tonkawa, Okla.

Casketbearers will be Joshua Lile Williamson, Matthew Mittelstet, Adam Seals, Ryan Seals, Mark McSparrin, and Mike McSparrin.

Honorary casketbearers will be Daryl Anderson, David Diaz, and Ryan Rush.

Rex was born February 20, 1925 in Goltry, Oklahoma to his parents William C. and Goldie (Turner) McSparrin.   He attended school in Goltry, Oklahoma where he was raised on the farm, graduating  in 1943.

On August 2, 1947 he married Enid Maurine Addington at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Enid, OK. They were married 71 years before her death in 2018.

Rex began his career in the lumber business in 1953, when he started working at Gentry Lumber in Jet, Okla. He then moved his family to Tonkawa in 1960 when he became manager and partner of Valley Lumber Company.  He later also owned yards in Marland, Billings, and Pond Creek, Okla, and Harper and Anthony, Kansas.

Rex loved his family, his church, fishing, camping, and traveling all over the United States with his wife, Maurine.

In addition to his wife, Rex has been reunited with his parents, William C. and Goldie, his sister Dorotha, and his brothers Donald, and Max.

He is survived by his daughters Madelyn (Kirk) Mittelstet , Marcia (Ralph) Seals, and Meredith (Jet) Williamson, 7 grandchildren, Staci (David) Diaz, Matthew (Jennifer) Mittelstet, Adam (Jennifer) Seals, Ryan (Jalea) Seals, Joshua Williamson, Summer (Daryl) Anderson, and Auburn (Ryan) Rush, and 14 great-grandchildren, Baylor Tibbets, Grey Williamson, Samuel Diaz, Luke, Elijah, and Logan Mittelstet, Selah and Sage Anderson, Shelby and Kaden Rush, Jordyn and Jaxon Seals, and Levi Rex and Iris Seals, as well as Dody Mullikin, Bill and Lois Addington, Eddie and Sue Addington, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in Rex’s honor may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 248, Tonkawa, Okla. 74653.

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Phyllis Marie O'Mealey - August 25, 1933 - July 31, 2023

Departed: 07/31/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Phyllis Marie O’Mealey, 89, of Willis, TX, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2023, at HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe, TX, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 4, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Tonkawa, OK, with Pastor Jeff McReynolds officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Lamont Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home 505 Thunderbird Rd. Tonkawa, Oklahoma 74653.

Phyllis was born on August 25,1933, in Salt Fork, OK., in Grant County to Clarence and Thelma (Meece) Cole. Phyllis was raised in the Christian Church. She was a graduate of Lamont High School, class of 1951. She worked as a Rosie the Riveter for Beech Aircraft in Wichita, KS., as a young woman. Phyllis married Lawrence Dunn O’Mealey in Buffalo, OK., and together they raised 10 children. The couple moved to Moscow, TX., in the late 70’s to raise their youngest child, Lisa. Phyllis formerly resided in Cole, and was a long-time resident of Salt Fork, OK, Lamont, OK, and Enid, OK. The last eleven years she resided with her youngest daughter in Willis, TX.

Mom loved gardening, flowers, painting, crafting, genealogy, reading, and cooking, along with a good laugh. She was a homemaker and could always make something out of nothing. Phyllis was someone who was always trying to learn new things whether it be from a new book or new recipe, to a new style of craft she had seen and wanted to try. Phyllis had a big heart with a lot of love to give and had a will that couldn't be swayed, she had a personality that could strike up a conversation with anyone and the generations she raised could make them mind with one finger.

Phyllis is survived by: her children and step-children, Lisa O'Mealey-Ober and husband, John and grandson, Justin Ober, Russell L. O’Mealey, Dwayne E. O’Mealey and wife, Orpha, Michael R. Robertson, Frank D. O’Mealey, and Daniel L. Robertson, Jerri Deck (Robertson), Anita White (Robertson), Sandra Nowicki (Robertson) and Susan Emery (Robertson). She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence W. and Thelma Cole, along with her husband, Lawrence Dunn O’Mealey and son, Michael R. Robertson.

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Sharon DePriest - March 25, 1941 - July 04, 2023

Departed: 07/04/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Sharon Kay DePriest of Blackwell, OK died at the age of 82 years on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Northaven Place, the assisted living center where she resided in Oklahoma City, OK. Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 15 at First Christian Church in Blackwell with Rev. Jeff Koch officiating. A burial will follow in the Blackwell Cemetery with a luncheon afterward at the church.  Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653. Those unable to attend the Funeral Ceremony, may attend virtually on the Trout Funeral Home website, www.troutfuneralhome.com and click on the live-stream or toolbar icon on the top right corner after 10:45 AM.

Sharon was born on March 25, 1941, in Ponca City, OK to Earl and Geneve (Mitchell) Fruits. She lived in Tonkawa, OK, moving with her family to Blackwell, OK at the age of 8 yrs. old, where she attended public school throughout high school. In 1958, she married David Mumma, and they had two children: Mark Wayne and Rebecca Ann. During their marriage, they lived in Charleston, SC; Haysville, KS; and Long Beach, CA. They were living in Kansas when they separated and divorced in 1968.

She married Ralph DePriest in 1973 and gained two stepchildren: Debra and Michael. Ralph and Sharon made their home in Blackwell, OK. Sharon worked for the Blackwell Head Start program for one summer, prior to being hired by the Blackwell School System as a teacher’s assistant for Northside Elementary School in February of 1969. She then became secretary of Northside School and later transferred to the Huston 4th-5th Grade Center, in the same position until her retirement in May of 1996, with 27 years of service. She was a member of the Oklahoma Retired Educators Association for many years.

Sharon had a passion for reading, fine arts, poetry, and acquiring collectibles of various kinds. She loved spending time with her eight grandchildren as much as possible. Her one regret was being a “long-distance” grandmother and not being able to participate in all their school activities, etc. The time she spent with her grandchildren was filled with games, cowboy shows, and trips to Old Tucson. She spent many hours praying for each of her grandchildren when she could not be with them and showered them with letters, cards, and gifts for every birthday and holiday.

Sharon was a member of the First Christian Church and had a deep and abiding faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She served actively on various committees and led the Tuesday Women’s Bible Study for 14 years. Her friendship with the “Sister Chicks” brought her much joy and comfort.

Sharon served her community as an active volunteer and lifetime member of the Integris Blackwell Regional Hospital as well as a volunteer for the Top of Oklahoma Historical Society Museum of which she was also a member.

She is survived by her children: Mark (Rita) Mumma of OKC, OK; Becky (Kevin) Curtis of Tucson, AZ, and Mike (Lori Chessler) DePriest of Santa Fe, NM; her grandchildren: Rachel (Jillian Besemer) DePriest of Trier, Germany; Margery DePriest of Austin, TX; Mitchell (Renee) Mumma of San Deigo, CA; Zach (Bethany) Mumma of OKC, OK; Kyle (Erica Canez) Curtis of Tucson, AZ; Matt (Victoria Nivison) Curtis of Tucson, AZ; Holt (Zoe) Curtis of Tucson, AZ; and Logan Curtis of Tucson, AZ; 5 great grandchildren: Hazel, Ezra, Mackenzie, Noli and Knoxley.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph DePriest, her parents, her sister Bonnie, and her two brothers: Jack and Larry.

Casket bearers will include Kyle Curtis, Logan Curtis, Zach Mumma, and Josh Morris. Serving as Honorary Casket Bearers are Matt Curtis, Holt Curtis, Mitchell Mumma, Rachel DePriest, and Margery DePriest.

A memorial has been established in her honor, for a Women’s Ministry Fund, at the First Christian Church-Blackwell, 306 E. Coolidge, Blackwell, OK 74631.

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William Wallace - August 06, 1951 - May 30, 2023

Departed: 05/30/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: William Franklin Wallace 71, of Tonkawa, OK, left this life on May 30, 2023. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Trout Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

Bill was born on August 6, 1951, in Clarksburg, VA, to Forrest J. and Ruth Elenore (Musgrave) Wallace. He received a Bachelor's degree from Southwestern College in Kansas. He retired from Boeing as an aircraft machinist. Bill loved to spend time outdoors fishing, hunting, and finding new places to explore.

Bill is survived by his partner, Nancy of the home, daughter D’Ambra and husband Jim of Haysville, KS; son Christopher and wife, Erin Wallace of the Navy stationed abroad; son Jeffery and wife, Jenny Wallace of Lindsay, OK; brother Chuck Wallace of Weed, CA; brother Tom Wallace of Satellite Beach, FL; and his grandchildren, Dylan Purcey, Jordin Purcey, Katelyn and husband Robert Usrey, Josalyn Wallace, Camille Wallace, Noah Wallace, Ethan Wallace, and Lainey Wallace, and his beloved dog, Buddy. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, his wife, Karen Wallace, and brother, Jim.

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Koen Blaise Rogers - May 18, 2023 - May 18, 2023

Departed: 05/18/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Koen Blaise Rogers was born on May 18, 2023, at 4:29 PM, to Kyler Ailey and Owen Rogers at OU Children's Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK.  There he gained his wings at 5:51 PM.

Koen is survived by: his parents; his maternal grandparents, Kayla Jackson and Tyler Ailey; his paternal grandparents, Cortne and Cole Rogers; as well as, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Celebration of his life and our love for him will be held Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Tonkawa, OK.

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Karen Jean Yowell - October 04, 1947 - May 05, 2023

Departed: 05/05/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Karen Jean Yowell, long time resident of Tonkawa, OK, died Friday, May 5, 2023. She was 75.

Karen was born to Joe Floyd and Barbara Jean (Behar) Yowell on October 4, 1947, in Blackwell, OK. Her father worked for Continental Oil for 15 years, and she and her brother, Joe Michael, moved to 8 different states growing up due to their father's job. Karen was ill most of her life. At 11 years old, she had her first brain surgery, and a second brain surgery at 16 years old. Her family finally settled in Tonkawa in 1961 and she graduated from Tonkawa High School. She then went to NOC for 1 year, studying business. She worked as a secretary at the YMCA and then secretary at Ponca Hospital for most of her life. She married Billy Harkins on December 31, 1971, but he passed January 25, 1974.

Karen was living at Willow Haven in Tonkawa, where she loved playing cards, dominoes, and enjoyed those who visited and the company around her. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by her mother Barbara Jean Yowell, and brother Joe "Mike" and wife Jennifer Yowell.

She is preceded in death by her father Joe Floyd Yowell.

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Robert Clarence Lewellyn, Jr. - September 30, 1932 - April 07, 2023

Departed: 04/07/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Clarence Lewellyn Jr. share his passing on April 7, 2023. Robert, or Bud as most knew him was born on September 30, 1932, in Conway, Arkansas. He was the youngest of five children born to Oklahoma Glover Lewellyn and Robert Clarence Lewellyn Sr.

Bud graduated from Tonkawa High School in 1951. He continued his education at Northern Oklahoma College and then at the University of Oklahoma where he graduated in 1956 with a degree in Petroleum Geology.

Bud married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy “LoKiel” Harney on March 21, 1953. The couple recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

After college Bud worked at Halliburton Oil in Oklahoma City. After a brief residence in Oberlin, Kansas the family moved to Wichita, Kansas in 1962. After settling in Wichita, Bud began his own business as an Independent Geologist until he retired in 2013. Bud was a lifetime member of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association and the Kansas Geological Society.

Besides his love for spending time with family, Bud was an avid OU Sooners fan and a collector of rocks, hats, stamps, and pens. He also loved playing the guitar. Bud and LoKiel also spent many years raising horses on the family farm. Bud loved his children and their families and took great pride in them. He felt his family was his greatest accomplishment.

Bud is survived by his wife LoKiel, his four children: Jim Lewellyn and wife Kathy of Oklahoma City, OK, Debbie Rader and children: Jennifer, Pat, Cassie and Mattof Wichita, KS, Pam Lewellyn and daughter Danen, of Tonkawa, OK and Terri Ahles, husband Mike and children: Weston, Drew and Nicholas of Wichita KS,and eight great-grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his mother, father, four sisters and son-in-law KC Rader.

Bud had a knack for making people laugh. He will especially be remembered for his wittiness and great sense of humor.

Family and Friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at the Family Farm on April 14th from 1:00-4:00pm.

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Nicolas Ochoa Garcia - December 06, 1955 - March 27, 2023

Departed: 03/27/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Nicolas “Chapo” Ochoa Garcia, age 67, of Tonkawa, Oklahoma passed away March 27, 2023 at Stillwater Medical in Blackwell, Oklahoma.

A celebration of Nicolas’s life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Christian Life Church in Tonkawa, OK with Pastor Josh Reese and Victor Rocha officiating. Those unable to attend the Funeral Ceremony, may attend virtually on the Trout Funeral Home website, www.troutfuneralhome.com and click on the live-stream or toolbar icon on the top right corner after 12:45 PM. Nicolas will be laid to rest at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Tonkawa, OK following the service.

Nicolas was born on December 6, 1955 in Labor Nueva, Julimes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jesus and Angelita (Garcia) Ochoa. Nicolas and Ana joined in holy matrimony on March 23, 1975 where they initially made their home in La Labor Nueva and together, God blessed them with five wonderful children: Nelly, Coty, Mireya, Abel and Dany. During His time in Mexico, Nicolas hard-work aided Him greatly as He made His profession as a rancher, farmer, and a general caretaker of the Ochoa Family land before immigrating to the United States and, ultimately, settling in Tonkawa, OK working for Bouldin Sod Farm.  After leaving Bouldin Sod Farm, Nico and Ana opened their own business when they became restaurant owners. The name of their business-Ochoa’s Mexican Restaurant.

As He began to re-pursue His passion of becoming a sod farmer, His dream of having a sod business became a reality when He guided both of His Sons to owning their own sod businesses and went to work with both of them.   His love for His family was on no greater display than it was when watching Him impart His knowledge and expertise of the sod business to His Sons.  This made Him extremely proud! His daughters were his love, pride and joy along with his daughters-n-laws and sons-n-laws.

Survivors include: His wife, Ana Ochoa of the home; children, Nelly and Rod Marler; Coty and her life partner, Jeffery Tanner; Mireya and Jeff Davis; Abel and Jessica Iona Ochoa; Daniel and Jessica Ochoa; grandchildren, Casey, Brannon and Makinzie, and Carli Marler; Christian and Ketura Gregory, Tiffany Gregory and Dylan Dobson, and Nathaniel Slade Spalding; Hazy, Connor, Tanner, and MacKynze Davis; Vanessa and Jose Martinez, Abel Jr, Abby, Aiden, Audrey Ochoa, Bradley and Kimberly Kukuk, and Katy Kukuk; Kaylianna, Kaisen, and Kaden Ochoa; great-grandchildren, Amara and Harden Gregory; Kohl Dobson; Eileen Martinez. Additional survivors include: His siblings, Isidro & Maria de Jesus Ochoa, Jesus & Olga Ochoa, Elva & Octavio Talamantes, Modesta & Diego Porras, Maria & Carlos Espinoza, Celia & Roberto Perez, Silvia & Antonio Pando, Angel and Martha Ochoa, and a host of nephews and nieces that He loved and respected including special friends that He treated like family.

He is preceded in death by his infant brother Gonzalo, infant sister Ema, father, Jesus Jose Ochoa;  mother, Angelita Ochoa Garcia; and sister, Lupe Tarango.

Taken too soon, this great husband, father, brother, uncle, friend, grandfather and great grandfather, which He was known as papi Nico, will be greatly missed.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heart in the Park, 301 East Grand Avenue, Tonkawa, Oklahoma 74653. We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of sympathy or perhaps share a memory of Nicolas at www.troutfunerahome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

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Aaron Austin Stahl - December 17, 1999 - March 26, 2023

Departed: 03/26/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Aaron Austin Stahl, resident of Lamont, Oklahoma, passed away on March 26, 2023. He was 23.

The service will be held at First Christian Church Lamont on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Jeff McReynolds officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Trout Funeral Home, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

Aaron was born on December 17, 1999, to Richard Stahl and Carol Nye Stahl in Fremont, OH. He was raised in Lamont, OK.

Some of his hobbies included fishing, hunting, riding 4-wheelers, playing football, hanging with his son, family, and friends.

He is survived by his son Nicholas James; mother Carol Stahl; grandpa Raymond Nye of Fostoria, OH; Katie and Dave Walters of Gibsonburg, OH; Richard and Haley Stahl of Ponca City, OK; Luke Stahl of Braman, OK; Brittany and Charles Drake of Fostoria, OH; Breanna and Jason Booth of Ponca City, OK; Carol and Michael Wikel of Fostoria, OH; special friend Makaila Gadbow; several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins.

Aaron is preceded in death by his father Richard "Dick" Stahl; his Stahl grandparents; Grandma Sue Nye; uncle Jim Stahl; sister Chrissy Stahl; brother Nicholas Stahl; and sister Allison Stahl.

Aaron had a lot of best friends that looked up to him, and he also looked up to them.

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Gene Neuman, Jr. - January 15, 1959 - February 20, 2023

Departed: 02/20/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Surrounded by his daughters, Gene B. Neuman, Jr., went to join his wife in Heaven on February 20, 2023, at the age of 64. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the United Methodist Church, Blackwell, OK. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home and Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK, 74601.

Gene was born on January 15, 1959, in Brazoria, TX, to Gene Bert, Sr. and Pearl Nell (Martin) Neuman. Gene graduated from Anahuac High School in S.E. Texas, later joining the Army in Baytown, TX. He served in Desert Storm and got to see many parts of the world. He finished up his military career as a drill sergeant in the Army Reserves in Ponca City.

Gene had a passion for work. He loved what he did, and he was good at it. He also had a passion for family and was constantly torn between being on the road, providing for his girls and being home for dinner every night. Gene loved life. He loved fishing, family time at the lake, roundhouse denim overalls, golfing, and the Red Seal wintergreen long-cut.

Gene is survived by: his daughters, Tyffani Newman and husband, Mike, Shyler Neuman, Mackenzie Short and husband, Stephen; siblings, Kit Neuman and wife, Mitzi, and Karen Anderson; sister-in-law, Kitty Hofman and husband, Brad; grandchildren, Madden Newman, Emalee Newman, Marc Nichols, Derbi Anderson, Emma and Reid Short; as well as, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Tammy; parents, Gene and Pearl and his grandparents.

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Charles Allen - August 05, 1952 - February 17, 2023

Departed: 02/17/2023 (Tonkawa)

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Clifford Jared - August 18, 1925 - February 08, 2023

Departed: 02/08/2023 (Tonkawa)

Obituary Preview: Clifford H. Jared, 97, of Tonkawa, OK, left this life on February 8, 2023, in Wichita, KS. Viewing will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel, Tonkawa, OK, with the funeral ceremony starting at 1:00 PM. Reverend Tom Howard will officiate. Burial will immediately follow at IOOF Cemetery, Tonkawa. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

How do you summarize 97 years of life? He lived hard, laughed often, and died on his own damned time! Born August 18,1925, at home, in Loyal, Oklahoma to descendants of hardy, rugged pioneers who settled Oklahoma. The son of a single mother, after the death of his father when he was 6 years old. Molded by the stern hands of his grandfather and uncles, he developed his fierce honesty and character. Working the land and growing crops resulted in a love for this land unparalleled by few. When his country called for help, he joined the U.S. Navy. Stationed in Guam loading aircraft with bombs, a perfect job for a tall, strong, skinny farm boy. The GI Bill gave him the education to become a teacher of which he was deservedly proud. He received his Master’s Degree from Oklahoma A&M University (OSU) in Industrial Education, taking a job at Northern Oklahoma College lasting over 35 years. The students’ lives he impacted are in the hundreds. Not only teaching them a lifelong skill but lessons for a lifetime. From exquisite pieces of art produced in his woodworking classes to life training skills to the men in the federal MANPOWER program he ran, his standards were always met by his students, as he held the bar high.

He married Verlena Mae (Staude) Jared on August 28, 1949, and together they raised three daughters, Gail Ann Scholl, Joyce Lynn Moon, and Carol Beth Jared-Brown. More than anything he valued his family’s happiness and success, ensuring his daughters opportunities in higher education. His love for the land always drew him back to farming and raising crops, resulting in a lifetime dream of custom wheat harvesting, which his family participated in for many years. He maintained farming through his 93rd year, conserving this land for the future.

He was a man of impeccable character believing “a man’s handshake was his word, not to be broken”. All who knew him knew they could ask for help and Cliff would be there for assistance and a friendly ear. He was a man who got things done, if there was something needed you would hear someone say, “Call Jared, he can get it done!” A man who could make anything, fix anything, had an opinion on anything, and encourage everyone that dreams can come true with hard work. He will be missed deeply by his family and all who crossed his path.

Proceeded in death by his father, Ralph Jared; mother, Malinda Jane (Johnson) Jared; wife, Verlena Mae (Staude) Jared; and sisters Imogene and Flossie. Survived by his loving family: daughters, Gail Scholl, Joyce Moon, and Carol (Chris) Jared-Brown; grandchildren, Jared (Anna) Scholl, Joshua Scholl, Graye (Willum) Brown-Etelamaki, and Emma Brown; great-grandchildren, Thomas Scholl, Clifford Scholl, and Lisica Scholl.

We strive with steely determination to become even a part of who Clifford H. Jared was. We will love you for eternity. Your Family PS: Tell Mom Hi!

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Losing a loved one can be one of life's most difficult experiences. At Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, they understand the importance of grief support and resources during this challenging time. The funeral home offers bereavement counseling, support groups, and online resources to help families navigate their grief journey. They also provide guidance on creating lasting tributes and memorials to honor their loved ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It serves as a way to share the news of a loved one's passing with friends, family, and community.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries play a significant role in honoring the deceased, providing closure for those who are grieving, and serving as a historical record of a person's life. They also give friends and family an opportunity to pay tribute to their loved one and share memories.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, the family of the deceased or a close friend writes the obituary. Funeral homes or online obituary platforms may also offer assistance in writing and publishing the obituary.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A standard obituary usually includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include a photo, quotes, or other personal details.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Generally, it should be concise and to the point, ranging from a few sentences to a short paragraph.

Can I include a photo with the obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include a photo with the obituary. This can be a recent photo or one that captures a special moment in the person's life.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

You can usually submit an obituary through the publication's website or by contacting their obituary department directly. Be prepared to provide the necessary information and payment for publication.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication, length of the obituary, and any additional features such as photos or online access. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary before they pass away. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told in your own words.

What is a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, typically including only the essential facts such as name, age, and date of death. It is often used in conjunction with a full obituary.

What is the difference between an obituary and a eulogy?

An obituary is a written notice announcing someone's death and providing biographical information. A eulogy is a speech or written tribute delivered at a funeral or memorial service to celebrate the person's life and legacy.

Can I include humor or anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! An obituary should reflect the personality and spirit of the deceased. Including humorous stories or anecdotes can help capture their essence and make the obituary more engaging.

How do I handle sensitive or private information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive or private aspects of the deceased's life that you'd rather not share publicly, it's best to omit them from the obituary. Focus on celebrating their life and accomplishments rather than revealing potentially hurtful details.

Can I update or correct an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, it may be possible to make corrections or updates to an obituary after it's been published. However, this may depend on the publication's policies and deadlines.

How long do online obituaries remain available?

The duration that online obituaries remain available varies depending on the platform or publication. Some may keep them archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period.

Can I create an online memorial or tribute page?

Yes! Many online platforms offer tools to create memorial pages where friends and family can share memories, photos, and condolences. These pages can serve as a lasting tribute to the deceased.

What is the purpose of an online guestbook?

An online guestbook allows friends and family to leave messages, condolences, and memories for the deceased. It provides a digital space for people to pay their respects and connect with each other during a difficult time.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes! Many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to honor the deceased and support a cause close to their heart.

How do I notify social media platforms about someone's passing?

MOST social media platforms have procedures for reporting deceased users' accounts. You'll typically need to provide proof of death and identification to request account closure or memorialization.

Can I reuse an existing obituary template or example?

You can use existing templates or examples as inspiration for your own obituary. However, be sure to customize it to fit the unique personality and story of your loved one.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary due to grief or emotional distress?

If you're finding it difficult to write an obituary due to grief or emotional distress, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or professional writer for assistance. They can help you craft a fitting tribute while you focus on coping with your loss.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Absolutely! Quotes, lyrics, or poems can add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose something that resonates with the deceased's personality or reflects their values and interests.

How do I ensure accuracy when writing an obituary?

To ensure accuracy when writing an obituary, double-check facts such as dates, names, and spellings. Also, consider having multiple people review the draft before submission.

Can I write an obituary for someone who has passed away suddenly or tragically?