Historic Ken-Cliff Lanes

03/02/2026

Our condolences and prayers are with the family and friends of Jimalyn (Meeks) Stone, who passed away February 28, 2026. These photos show her as an avid youth bowler (right side) at Ken-Cliff Lanes and later with her mom, Jackie, at the 1976 WIBC Championships.

https://www.craddockfuneralhome.com/obituary/jimalyn-stone

12/19/2025

Our prayers and condolences to the family of Karen Johnson Harrington, who passed away Sunday night in Tulsa.

Karen was daughter of Ken & Beatty Johnson. Photos are from a visit at Ken-Cliff Lanes in April 2011 with Karen & her husband John, along with Arlie & Peggy Blount. Stories were shared with laughter, fond memories & affection. It was a very special day.

12/17/2025

Orval Monroe receiving his $500 prize for a 300 game in February 1962. 🎳

February 1962
"Ken-Cliff Bowling Lanes - Perfect Score $500". Orval Monroe.
$500 in 1962 would be like $5,000 today.

12/24/2024

05/05/2024

The legacy continues...

Congratulations, Billy Langford - Oklahoma Hall of Fame 2024!

Billy started bowling on youth leagues in the mid 1970's at Historic Ken-Cliff Lanes and Tenpin and has continued supporting all local centers including Bowl A Rama & Ken-Cliff Lanes. His talent was obvious from the beginning and he began competing and winning at tournaments. This year he joins Ardmore bowlers Jim Meeks, Glen Armstrong & Carol Norman in the OK-USBC Hall of Fame.

We're very proud of you Billy (aka "G") and extend our congratulations for your upcoming induction to the Oklahoma USBC Hall of Fame for 'Superior Skill' in July.

04/20/2024

Jeannie served as youth coach for several years & bowled leagues at Historic Ken-Cliff Lanes. Our condolences to her family.

Funeral services for Jeanie M. Hornback, 78, will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 1100 a.m. at the New Hope Free Will Baptist Church with Reverends Steve Gardner and David Gardner officiating. Burial will follow at Newport Cemetery with the assistance of Travis Hilgenberg, James Thompson, Joe Wa...

05/25/2022

Our condolences and prayers for Arlie’s family. He was the first employee hired at Ken-Cliff Lanes when it opened in 1958. Thank you for your service, Arlie. 🇺🇸

Arlie Paul Blount, 80, of Ardmore, OK passed away on May 23, 2022 at Integris Baptist Medical in Oklahoma City, OK. His journey in life began in Ardmore, OK on May 5, 1942, one of 13 children born to Rosemary Heron and Leslie Arlie Blount. Arlie was a lifelong area

11/24/2021

Online memorials in memory of the Historic Ken-Cliff Lanes proprietors who gave it their all. Their efforts resulted in a lasting legacy and countless memories.

Clifford Johnson - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19780637/clifford-lee-johnson

Kenneth Johnson - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203360526/kenneth-johnson

Jackie Meeks - https://www.forevermissed.com/jackie-meeks/about

Jim Meeks - https://www.forevermissed.com/jim-meeks/about

10/28/2021

08/16/2021

In 1959 one of these AMF decals was next to the front door.

Door image (cropped) courtesy of Alberto Capone. Decal scanned from our collection.