In Memory Marla Jo Ivins Clifton Marla Jo Ivins Clifton was born May 3, 1963 at Okeene, Oklahoma to Marlin and Frankie Harris Ivins and passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the age of 55. Marla grew up in Watonga, graduating from Watonga High School in 1981. She graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree. Marla married John Clifton at the First Baptist Church in Watonga on July 28, 1984. She resided in Ponca City from 1985 to 1990, th

In Memory William Don Richardson William Don Richardson was born October 12, 1947 at Watonga, Oklahoma to Austin and Jessie (McGowan) Richardson and passed away on January 9, 2019 at the age of 71. Don was a resident of the Watonga community his entire life where he was a farmer and rancher. In 1965 he graduated from Watonga High School. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Watonga, the Elks Lodge of Watonga, the WHS Quarterback Club, the WHS Football

In Memory PAOLA JADE CRUZ Paola Jade Cruz was born November 3, 2017 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Gabriel Cruz and Amie De La Cruz and passed away January 5, 2019 at the age of 14 months. Paola was a resident of the Watonga community her entire life with her parents. She was preceded in death by her grandfather; Guadalupe De La Cruz Paola is survived by her parents; Gabriel Cruz and Amie De La Cruz, one brother; Felipe Guadalupe Chacon, and one sister; Gabrielle Coral Cruz G

In Memory MITCHELL DUANE SMITH Mitchell Duane Smith was born August 8, 1950 at Watonga, Oklahoma to James and Esta (Harden) Smith and passed away January 3, 2019 at the age of 68. He was a resident of the Watonga community his entire life only leaving to serve in the United States Navy and attended Watonga Schools. Mitchell was very creative and loved to build and “tinker” with many things. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and fishing. He was married to Carol Saeger and Leta Lone