Obituaries

Carolyn Kay “Carol” Fair (Moore) was born October 21, 1943, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, to Orlan Hugh and Helen Louise Moore (Abernathy). She left this earth October 26, 2023, after celebrating her 80th birthday surrounded by family.

Shelly Jackson of Ponca City, OK passed away suddenly October 13, 2023 in Tulsa, OK. She was 56.

William “Bill” K. Dawdy, 78, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away on November 2, 2023. His greatest pride in life were his children and grandchildren, with whom he shared countless hours and years supporting their many interests and pursuits from horses to school activities. He shared his life with his high school sweetheart, Dianna, with whom he recently celebrated 56 years of marriage.

William passed away at the age of 84 at home with his family. he was born in Booneville, AR, on February 21st, 1939 to Buddy Monroe Buffington and Gladys Marie (Bollinger) Buffington. As a child, he and his family moved to Fairfax where he grew up. In 1958 he joined the military and served until 1961. He drove a truck most of his adult life until he retired.

BarbaraGamble,75,beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on November 1, 2023 in Alva, Oklahoma. She entered this world on April 10, 1948 in Chester, Pennsylvania, born to John and Jean (Grucela) Fitz.

Jolene Rose Harkins was born on December 8, 2022 at 8:13am at OU Children’s Hospital in Oklahoma City, to parents Tara (Fredrick) Harkins and Jared Harkins, of Ponca City, OK. Jolene passed away from complications of surgery on October 30, 2023. Jolene was a blessing all who knew her. Even before her birth, Jolene’s story touched millions of lives through her “Jolene’s Journey” Facebook page. Jolene was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, but despite all the odds, she lived a full and happy life. Her parents, Tara and Jared, said, “Jolene never cried. She would fuss, but more than anything, she loved to talk and babble, but she was just always the happiest baby.” Jolene loved to play with her dog Ella, she loved her stuffed sea horse and she loved watching the show Bluey. Jolene had the most beautiful blue eyes, just like her mom and her eyes would light up a room. Jolene had a big, boisterous laugh just like her Dad. Jolene loved cuddling with her aunts, cousins and grandparents. Jolene had a big, beautiful, loving family, and she brought joy and hope to every person who met her. Jolene will be remembered….always.

Donna Mae (Stuever) Schiltz of Ponca City, Oklahoma went to be with our Lord on October 30, 2023, at the age of 95. Viewing will be from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, November 5, 2023. A rosary service will be held Sunday, November 5th at 6:00 p.m. at Trout Funeral Home Chapel in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, November 6th at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Pallbearers include grandsons: Gregory Ogden, Corbin Tarrant, Reece Simpson, Owen Simpson, Kort Davis and Brennan Schiltz. Honorary pall bearer is grandson Brian White. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK 74601.

Peggy June Boehs was born on September 6, 1939, in Enid, Oklahoma to Richard Maxwell Hand and Vivian Lovely Hand and passed from this life on October 25, 2023. Peggy was raised in Ames on the family farm.

Shelby Dale Krout; beloved fiancé, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to many left this world to join his Lord and Savior on Wednesday October 25, 2023. He was only twenty-nine years old.