Obituaries

Clara Jennifer Bushyhead, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023, in Ponca City, OK. She was a longtime resident of Newkirk, OK. She was born Clara Jennifer Nez on July 3, 1935, in Ft. Defiance, AZ. Clara’s legacy is defined by her love for her family and her unwavering dedication to her husband Victor Allen Bushyhead.

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Patty Sue Cassity Welch, 88, of Ponca City, OK, went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 21, 2023. Viewing will be from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain David Barbee officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery. 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.

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.

Wayne L. Rhoads, 82, left this world on Friday morning, August 18, 2023 at his home in rural Fairfax.

Ronald Johnson, 87, of Ponca City, was called to his eternal resting place on August 11, 2023. He entered this world on January 10, 1936, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Loyce and Margaret Johnson. He entered the United States Navy in 1956 where he served on the heavy cruiser the USS Newport News Ron was an avid cattle man who loved fishing and enjoyed spending as much time as he could outdoors.