Obituaries

Louis Marzuola, Jr., 97, Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away February 7, 2024, following his wife of 72 years who passed six weeks prior. He was born the first son and sixth of eleven children born to Italian immigrants Luigi and Elisabetta Ricci Marzuola on August 10, 1926, in Haileyville, Oklahoma. He passed peacefully to his eternal reward in Ponca City, Oklahoma, surrounded by loving family. Louie always took great pride in being “The World’s Best Papa” and worked hard to fill that role as long as he could. The love and passion of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren are testaments to his efforts.

Phil D. Hibbets, 73, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on February 16, 2024. A graveside memorial service for Phil will held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 1, 2024, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Ponca City.

Jane Ellen Kimberlin Fleming, age 71, entered Heaven’s gates on February 6, 2024. She was born in St.

March 18, 1960-Feb 16,2024 Joe Robertson was 63 years old when he was called home to his Maker! Joe was born in Fairfax, OK, the third son of Bobby Moore (Moose) and Vada Rose Robertson of Webb City. Joe attended church and Sunday School at Webb City Methodist in his youth and transitioned to Shidler Methodist.

Lawrence D. Bing “The Cookie Man” Shelton, 89, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, at his home. Viewing will be held between 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 25, 2024, with the family present between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday February 26, 2024, at Trout Funeral Home. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, February 26, 2024, at Northeast Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Melton 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 1:45 PM. Burial will immediately follow at the IOOF Cemetery in Ponca City. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK, 74601.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our loving husband and father, Don Rigdon. After a valiant fight against esophageal cancer, he passed peacefully Saturday, February 3, 2024 surrounded by his family, wife Kerry Rigdon, son Jackson Rigdon, daughter McKenna and her husband Drew Fly. He will be sorely missed – as a loving husband, father, son, friend, wine enthusiast, and OU’s biggest fan. He was a 1979 graduate of Blackwell High School, OU 1982, Navy 1989, and NBA 1993.

Pam Rawlins, 79, beloved Spouse, mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on February 16, 2024. She entered this world on January 29, 1945, in Austin, Texas, born to Frank Ogle and Leta Weed Ogle.

Don Niemann, Jr. passed away quietly on Thursday, February 15 afternoon at 78 years of age. He was the son of Don Niemann, Senior of Ponca City who served in the Army Air Corp and his wife Joan Niemann. Don was born on September 1, 1945 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Hubert Carroll Rodman, known as Carroll, 90, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on February 14, 2024. He entered this world on May 4, 1933, in Tryon, Oklahoma, born to Hubert Clyde and Fern (Gilkison) Rodman.