All Obituaries

Ethel Louise Manygoats passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the age of 87. Ethel was born on September 12, 1933, to Artie Hurst and Ethel Fay (Hackler) Hurst in Blackwell, Oklahoma. She grew up on the family farm around Blackwell and attended school in the Kay County area. Her first marriage was to Clovis Strange Jr. in Arkansas City, KS. They had one son, Dennis and one daughter, Clovia. On November 5, 1972, Ethel married Johnny Manygoats in El Paso, TX. They spent their life...

Honey Layton, 73, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on July 15, 2021. She entered this world on June 28, 1948, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, born to Pete and Pat Anstine Masters. Honey grew up in Newkirk and graduated in 1966. She continued to cheerlead for NHS through the years as her kids and grandkids participated in sports, band and other activities. Honey enjoyed spending as much time as possible with family and friends. She also worked for...

LaFaun Bryson Locke was born September 19, 1941 in Ponca City, Oklahoma and passed away at her home May 24, 2021. The daughter of Alfred Glen and LeAnna Lou Williams Bryson, LaFaun grew up on the family farm NE of Newkirk along the Arkansas River.  Her childhood years were spent helping on the farm, riding horses, and going to rodeos.  After graduating from Newkirk High School in 1959, she then went to on to graduate from Ponca City Business College in 1962. She began working at...

Karen Kail, 78, beloved Mother, sister, and grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on May 14, 2021. She entered this world on February 20, 1943 in Ponca City, OK, born to Leonard R. Parkison and Lorene V. Stockton Parkison. Karen grew up in a military family, so she moved around due to being reassigned to different bases. She graduated in 1961 from Oak Harbor, Washington after spending all 3 of her high school years there, the most in any one location.  After graduation,...

Family is composing a obituary at this time. Cremation is in care of Miller Stahl Funeral Home.

Monte Joe Andrews Sr, 83, beloved Husband, Dad, Grandfather and brother was called to his eternal resting place on April 26, 2021. He entered this world on November 14, 1937 in Winfield, KS, born to Lloyd Andrews and Lorene Spore Andrews. Monte lived in Ponca City until he was 12 years of age and the family moved to Maplewood, Louisiana and returning to Kay county in 1991. Monte served a tour of duty in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1960. Monte married the love of his life on...

Stella Dowell, age 78, passed away at 7:20 am at Ponca City Nursing and Rehab on Thursday, April 15, 2021.  She was born February 15, 1943, in Laverne, OK to Faye O. and Lyda M. Roots.  She worked at Furr’s Cafeteria and then at Econo lodge in Ponca City. Stella lived a full life and enjoyed many hobbies as well as spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.  She was preceded in death by her husband Babe Dowell Sr. of Ponca City, and ex-husband Glen Black of...

Billie Jean (Avent) Thompson longtime Newkirk resident passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Ponca City. She was 81 years of age. She was the daughter of Edward Theo and Opal Lick Avent, born on September 10, 1939 in Sumner, MS. A private graveside service was held, and the family has asked memorial donations be made to the Humane Society of Northern Oklahoma. Those who would like to sign the guest registry may do so at www.millerstahl.com Billie grew up in Tutwiler, MS and attended school...

Paula Jean Butler, 70, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City.  Born deaf, Paula was a bright, kind and caring person who had to overcome many obstacles during her lifetime but couldn't win the battle with COVID.    She was born on August 5, 1950 to Boyd and Frances (Coleman) Butler. As a small child, Paula lived in Newkirk, OK until she reached school age, when she moved with her mother, sister and brother to Chickasha,...

 Lois Jean (Jeannie) Hime, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her beloved eternal resting place on February 18, 2021. She entered this world on April 3, 1938 in Creek County, Oklahoma, born to Otis Crosley and Isabelle Giffin Crosley.  Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in the Newkirk City Cemetery with Scott Dutton of Newkirk Church of Christ officiating. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date....