Obituaries

Cheryl Lynn Myers Brewer of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the age of 72. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Mary Louise Rice was born 18 Nov 1932 in Skedee Oklahoma to Ralph & Lorraine (Miller) Dollarhide. She passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of 24 Oct 2023. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Kathy A. Higby, Connie J. Horinek, Brenda K. Collyar and her 4 sons. Steven D. Matthews, John L. Matthews, William R. Matthews, and James E. Matthews. She was a loved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Susan Jane Wilson, 69, completed her journey in life on October 28th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones at her home in Yukon, Oklahoma. Suzy was born on the very first day of 1954 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Jim and Betty Stingley.

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.

Janet Sue Duncan Hodges 69 of Amarillo passed from this world October 17, 2023. Born in Ponca City, OK July 29th 1954 to Peggy and Charles Wilson.

James Edwin Barnes (Jim), age 89, passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 23, 2023 after battling Alzheimer’s for over 21 years. An Oklahoma native, Barnes, born March 2, 1934, was raised in Ponca City, Oklahoma where he was a proud Eagle Scout and lettered in football at Ponca City High School.

Bonnie Estes, 84, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed peacefully in her sleep on October 24, 2023, surrounded by her family at home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 Friday, October 27, 2023, at Grace Memorial Chapel with family officiating.

Leona Anderson, 95, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, passed away on October 20, 2023. Leona was born on June 27, 1928, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, to Martin L.