Kingfisher Times & Free Press

17/07/2025

𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗬 '𝗧𝗢𝗠' 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗭𝗜𝗘𝗥
1943-2025
Tommy “Tom” John Glazier was born Jan. 5, 1943, to Marvin and Eileen (Garms) Glazier in Kingfisher and left his earthly home on July 15, 2025, at the age of 82.
He graduated from Loyal High School in 1961 and furthered his education, receiving an electronics degree in 1962.
Tom served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1964 and was honorably discharged April 30, 1970.
Tom and Cheryl “Shortie” Ann Wehrenberg were married on May 8, 1965, at the Loyal Evangelical Church.
Both Tom and Shortie’s lives were rich with a love for agriculture, the Lomega community and their family.
Tom was a dedicated farmer, proud supporter of the FFA and served in many local and state capacities over the years, including the Oklahoma Wheat Growers Association, Oklahoma Wheat Commission, Lomega Board of Education (for 20 years) as well as the Lomega Lions Club.
Tom was awarded the Honorary State FFA Degree. He was especially proud of his children and grandchildren who thrived in the FFA.
Tom would always be one of the first ones at the co-op in the morning enjoying his cup of coffee and honey bun while also holding his own in any card game that took place, especially those involving pitch.
Tom greatly enjoyed anything related to Lomega Public Schools. He always cheered loud for the Lomega Raiders basketball teams and you could always count on him to have the same two seats.
His adventures – especially those shared with Mike Witt and Gayle Hajny during pig-buying season were always full of stories worth retelling. In his later years, he became an avid OKC Thunder fan and shared several memories with his cherished friend Linda Hill by his side.
He went by many names – Dad, Papa Tom, Grandpa, Sparkplug and Turtle – each one a tribute to the bonds he formed and the life he lived. He took pride in all things related to his grandchildren he loved so dearly.
He loved watching his grandchildren grow up and took joy in all they did.
Tom is survived by his son Stacy Glazier of Loyal and his children Cody Glazier and wife Destinee Graham, Cali and husband Gage Heath and their son Grant, Trey John Glazier and Rhett Glazier; son Kyle Glazier and wife Sheri of Loyal and their children Kol and Gentri Ann Glazier; daughter-in-law Lori Glazier of Omega and her children Whitney and husband Garrett Parker and their soon-to-be-born daughter and Rylee Glazier; sisters-in-law Ona Gay Glazier, Karen Littlefield and Janet Wehrenberg; brother-in-law Eddie Wehrenberg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl “Shortie” Glazier; son Dale Glazier; parents Marvin and Eileen (Garms) Glazier; in-laws Lesly and Lena Wehrenberg; brother Gary Glazier and wife Barbara; brother Les Glazier; sister-in-law Susie Wehrenberg; brothers-in-law Phil Wehrenberg and Jeff Littlefield.

Funeral services will be held at the Lomega High School Auditorium at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19. Interment will be held directly following at the Forest Home Cemetery north of Loyal.
Services are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Service.

Memorials in Tom’s memory can be made to the Lomega Education Academic Foundation, P.O. Box 1275, Kingfisher, OK 73750.

16/07/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗖 ‘𝗦𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡/𝗣𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘’ 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡
It’s a pile of rubble soon to be hauled off, but before being razed on Wednesday morning, one of the most recognizable houses in Kingfisher stood for nearly 100 years. See the significance of this specific tree (an oak) to this specific couple (the Rehermans) on this specific date (July 16) in an upcoming edition.

16/07/2025

𝗞𝗛𝗦 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗟𝗙 𝗦𝗖𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘
Here's your chance to get in 18 holes, have a great time and support a great cause. The 21st annual Junior Class Golf Scramble is Aug. 24 at Kingfisher Golf Course.
- You can put a four-person team in for just $225.
- You can sponsor a hole for only $75.
- You can do both for $300.
All proceeds will support the junior class efforts to put on the best possible prom next spring as this is the biggest fundraiser for that event.
See the flyer for sign-up and contact information.

15/07/2025

𝗔𝗟𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗚𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗨𝗣
As Kendall Rogers reported earlier this evening, Ian Daugherty of Kingfisher and Oklahoma State University is signing a free agent contract with the Minnesota Twins organization. The most excited person about this news not named Daugherty? It might be his high school basketball coach Jared Reese, who already has his Twins gear purchased and is showing his support for his former post player.
In reality, Reese’s in-laws are “diehard” Twins fans who live in North Dakota (not too terribly far from the Twin Cities). They even go to the Twins’ spring training.
So, Ian has some built-in fans already and Reese was already supplied with his Twins merch.

*Ian photo by Russell Stitt. Reese photo by Reese.

15/07/2025

Kingfisher’s Ian Daugherty, who wrapped up his OSU baseball career in the spring, is signing a free agent contract with the Minnesota Twins.

14/07/2025

'𝗜'𝗠 𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗚𝗨𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗠𝗬 𝗙𝗘𝗘𝗧'
TROUT STEPS AWAY FROM FULL-TIME DUTY AT KPD

Chod Trout just thought his final day as a full-time police officer would quietly pass by.
Instead, his fellow Kingfisher Police Department officers and staff gathered to wish Trout well Monday on his final day with the department.
Complete with a butter pecan cake prepared by Tina Throne, the officers and KPD staff celebrated Trout, who has been with the department since 2009.
“I was surprised by that,” said Trout, who is a senior sergeant. “I didn’t expect them to do anything for me.”
Since joining the force, Trout has served as a field training officer, a sergeant and volunteered for duties such as spreading the awareness of the dangers of online predators to local youth.
During Monday afternoon’s gathering, officers shared stories, many with a common theme: Trout was always a good teacher and was always willing to hep everyone around him.
Known to pass down his knowledge from his year of experience on the force, several o his fellow officers even refer to him as their “work dad.”
As for the future, Trout isn’t fully gone from the KPD. He’ll stay on as a reserve officer.
He also has two local businesses, a fitness center and a lawn spraying service.
“I need to focus on my businesses,” he said. “There are people out there who trust me to work on their yards.”
But there’s more to it, Trout said.
“I’ve just been having some internal discussions with myself and everything I’ve come across, God was just telling me to step away…like he was saying ‘I have something better for you.’
“So I’m letting God guide my feet and do whatever needs to be done.”

Photos by Cati Killman

12/07/2025

𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗝𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗦 𝗔𝗧 𝗩𝗕𝗦
Join Kingfisher Emmanuel for Vacation Bible School July 14-17 and dinner on July 18.

11/07/2025

𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗔 𝗦𝗨𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗭
1961-2025
Lana Sue Ronspiez was born April 27, 1961, in Okarche to August and Opal Ronspiez.
She passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Westhaven Senior Living & Rehabilitation in Stillwater.
She was 65.
Services are 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at Dover Christian Church with Russell Hughes officiating.
Lana worked at Classic Cable in Kingfisher for many years before it closed.
She then worked for Watonga Abstract and Solomon Abstract in Kingfisher.
Lana was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include nephews Jeremy Ronspiez and wife Beth of Stillwater and Aaron Ronspiez and wife Sarah of Security, Colo.; great-nephews and great-nieces Gage Ronspiez (fiancé Dominique King) of Stillwater, Lane Ronspiez (fiancé Roxanne Newman) of Stillwater, Joyce Ronspiez, Zackary Ronspiez, Nathaniel Ronspiez and Grace Ronspiez, all of Security, Colo.; great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces Lilee, Harper, Draco, Derrick, Zaya and Zoey, all of Stillwater.
She is also survived by her brother Ronnie Ronspiez (Dona) of Westville, niece Heather Byrum (Duane) of Little Kansas, nephew Ryan Ronspiez of Westville; great-nieces and great-nephews Katelyn and Ashley Byrum and Michael, Phoenix and Resin Ronspiez; along with countless other family and friends.

10/07/2025

𝗚𝗧𝗔 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗔𝗔𝗨 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗𝗦
World champs? World champs. The Oklahoma City Thunder aren't the only team from the Sooner state to bring home a world basketball championship this summer. Oklahoma GTA won the championship bracket Thursday afternoon in the AAU Boys World Championships D2 9-under/3rd grade division in Orlando, Fla. The team has multiple players from Kingfisher County and beat Ohio Smoke 68-55 in the finals. It beat Southern Premier of Louisiana earlier in the day to complete a weeklong run through the tournament. The picture of four players are those from Kingfisher County: Paxton Terrell, Jonah Matthews , Brett Reese and Cooper Wilczek. Among the coaches was Jeffrey Terrell (back left in group photo), a former Hennessey boys assistant coach who recently was hired as the head coach at Vici.

10/07/2025

REMOTE AREA MEDICAL (RAM) CLINIC OFFERING FREE MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION CARE IN ENID THIS WEEKEND. From NonDoc...

A Remote Area Medical clinic offering free medical, vision and dental care to anyone who attends is set to be held in Enid July 12-13, 2025.