Harvey Rutherford

Harvey Dean Rutherford was born to JT and Orine Rutherford on Dec. 25, 1946, in Artesia, N.M. He passed away Jan. 29, 2025, at the age of 78.

Harvey married Ramona Taggart in Hennessey on Aug. 25, 1972. They made their home east of Hennessey where they raised their six children.

His job took him all over the U.S. to provide for his family.

He was a longtime member of the Victory Baptist Church in Kingfisher and served as the church treasurer for many years.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 52 years Ramona Taggart Rutherford; their six children, Don Brown (Lisa) of Hennessey, Keith Brown (April) of Newcastle, Tom Brown (Michele) of Cashion, Deana Mills (Mickey) of Raleigh, N.C., Mike Brown (Kim) of Enid, Rachel Farnsworth (Josh) of Hennessey; 21 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; his sister Tessie Bean of Washington and his twin brother Harold Rutherford of West Virgina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, two sisters, daughter Angalina Faith and great-granddaughter Halli Marie.

Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 3, at Victory Baptist Church with burial following at Lyon Valley Cemetery under the direction of Cordry-Gritz Funeral Home.