Kingfisher Oklahoma

John E. Francis, 87, of Edmond, passed away Feb. 22, 2025.Born on March 14, 1937, in Kingfisher, he married Susan Bentley in 1962.A dedicated University of Oklahoma supporter, John earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from OU.

Louis “Luke” Bobby Kannady stepped into glory peacefully Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City.The oldest of three siblings, Luke was born Jan. 16, 1938, to Louis (Luke) V. and Wilma E. Kannady in Stapp/Zoe, Okla.

Recitation of the Rosary for Joyce Elaine Holder, 57, was Monday, Feb. 24, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial was Tuesday at St. Joseph’s officiated by Rev. Edward Menasco.Cremation will follow with Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Connie Hackett passed away Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City with family by her side.Connie was born July 30, 1963, in Guymon to Harland and Bethel Hackett.Connie started school at Apache, making longtime friends.She moved to Calumet where she finished grade school.

Iva Nell “Ivy” Wetzel, formerly of Kingfisher, died Feb. 10, 2025, in Woodward.Funeral services were held Feb. 18 in Walters.She was born Dec. 7, 1947, in Duncan to Ivan and Oneda Laverne (Howard) Tompkins.She grew up in Walters and married her high school sweetheart, Ronald W.

Kingfisher County commissioners approved the bid of Myder Fire Support for installation of equipment on the Hennessey Fire Department brush truck at a cost of $121,346.36 Monday at their weekly meeting.

The Long Term Care Authority of Enid Area Agency on Aging announces the availability of Older Americans Act funds for legally formed public, private or notfor- profit organizations in the counties of Alfalfa, Blaine, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Major and Noble.

The Class 3A wrestling regional was nearing its end.Wrestlers were grappling on three mats simultaneously as they were deciding the champion, third place and fifth place winners for each weight class.The wrestlers on the first two mats had already locked up their spot at state.

Affectionately referred to as Old Glory, the Red, White and Blue or the Stars and Stripes, the American flag is one of the most recognized and honored symbols of the United States of America.

It is important for caregivers to get quality sleep.Getting more REM sleep can make a difference in mental processes, including memory and learning.REM, a sleep stage characterized by rapid eye movement, is one of four sleep stages.