Obituaries

Tracey Albert Roy, resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was 80.

Linda Kay Biby, resident of Ponca City, passed away January 30, 2022, at Alliance Health in Ponca City. She was 74.

Ruth J. Thiele, 81, of Ponca City, OK, left this life on July 14, 2022, at her home. Viewing will be from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, and 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Trout Funeral Home. A Graveside Ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Resthaven Memorial Park, with Reverend Mark Mozeik officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory, 505 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601.

Loran L. “Toby” Ailey, 91, of Tonkawa, OK, left this life on July 12, 2022, in Tulsa, OK. Per his wishes, cremation will take place. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Tonkawa, 505 Thunderbird Rd, Tonkawa, OK 74653.

Rickey Lee Ritter passed away at his home in Blackwell on July 13, 2022. Rick was born on December 12, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas. Rick grew up in Kansas and moved to Oklahoma after serving in the Army National Guard. He worked in construction for several years, then moved to Osage County, OK, where he helped care for his family’s and neighbors’ cattle. Rick enjoyed hunting, fishing, machine work, tinkering on old tractors and visiting with his neighbors.

To be admired for what she achieves And to be respected for what she believes To take on any challenge that might come her way And to be equally proud to be a part of that day The dreams of any woman as you might have guessed Is the same as man’s TO BE THEIR VERY BEST Betty Daily, February 15, 1984 Betty Lou (Dorris) Daily was born on July 26, 1931 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to parents Ralph Charles Dorris and Edna Ella Dorris. Betty was sister to three brothers: Ray, Ralph, and Jerry Dorris.

Richard Michael “Mike” Chance, 62, of Ponca City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 15, 2022. Mike was born on September 13, 1959, the son of Merrill C. Chance Jr. “Ace” and Lois Margaret Chance.