Obituaries

A third generation descendant of Oklahoma’s Typical Pioneer Woman, Ollie Magdeline Butler, Lynne Patrice Chanslor passed away Saturday 03/12/22. She was 61 years old. Graduating from Ponca City High School in 1978, Lynne won several awards in orchestra and drama in both the State and National levels. She also starred in many roles at NOC and the Ponca Playhouse. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Lois Irene Simpson was born June 5, 1925, in Wellington, Kansas, the daughter of Howard L. Simpson and Carrie E. (Gore) Simpson. She attended school there until she married Elston Kenneth Kahle at the young age of 17. They resided with Elston’s parents for a few months before moving into their home on the Johnson place, northwest of Newkirk. They lived there from 1943 until they moved into their dream home in 1976. They raised three sons: Dennis, Monty and Curtis. In addition, they shared life with their two nephews, Danny and Ken Harader, as well as many other young people that worked on the farm through the years. They spent 64 years together before Elston passed away in 2007. Lois continued to live in her home, where she enjoyed caring for her roses and hosting her family for holiday gatherings. In 2019, her grandson Eric and his family moved in with her, enabling her to stay in her home as her health began to fail. His wife Dawn became her fulltime caregiver, assisted by her sister Bethany. All of Lois’s family continued to come visit her in her home, sharing memories and much love with each other over the years. Lois made the journey into the arms of Jesus on March 11, 2022, joining so many loved ones that had already gone before.

John F. Davis was born on April 22, 1953, and he passed away on March 12, 2022. No viewing is scheduled. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Ponca City, with burial following at Resthaven Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601. 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.

Donald Eugene Buffalow was born at Pond Creek, Oklahoma on January 28, 1934. He was the second son of John Clarence and Clara Bernice (Hobbs) Buffalow. The family lived on the farm west of Pond Creek until 1945, when they purchased land north of Billings., Oklahoma, and moved there. Don graduated from Billings High School in 1952 , and went to California to work in the car industry. Later, he returned to the Billings area where he met the love of his life, Norma Faye Bell, and on November 19, 1955, they were united in marriage. No children were born of this marriage.

Gerlaine “Geri” Sloan, 89, passed away on March 9, 2022, with her family by her side. Viewing will be Friday, March 11, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday, March 12, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Trout Funeral Home. A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK, 74601.