Lincoln County News

Jimmy Con Dorsey

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Jimmy Con Dorsey was born June 24, 1936, in Konawa, Oklahoma. He arrived in Heaven on April 29, 2026, at the age of 89.Jim moved with his family to Oklahoma City when he was a young boy. They lived in Southeast Oklahoma City, and he graduated from Capitol Hill High School in 1955.

Terry Kay Mattheyer Santin

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Terry Kay Mattheyer Santin, 83, longtime resident of Davenport, Oklahoma, passed away early Sunday morning, May 17, 2026, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family.TerrywasbornonAugust 1, 1942, in Haleyville, Oklahoma, to Ralph and Enec (Poli) Thurman.

Beulah Mae Stiner Jones Phipps

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Beulah Mae Stiner Jones Phipps, a longtime Chandler resident, passed away peacefully in her sleep onMay15,2026,atthe ageof92.Shewasborn in 1933 near Stroud, Oklahoma, to Annetta Bell Stults and John Harrison Stiner.

Erma Lee Nicely

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Erma Lee Nicely, of Meeker, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was born on December 28, 1940, in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Pamela Jean (Allen) Loveless

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Pamela Jean (Allen) Loveless was born November 30, 1954, in Chandler to Ervin Allen and Hazel (Wakely). She passed away in her home in Chandler, May 13, 2026, at the age of 71.PamgrewupinChandler, where she attended school, graduating with the Class of 1973.

Donald Eugene Derrick

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Donald Eugene Derrick passedawayonMay 5, 2026. He was born on December 19, 1941, in Okemah, Oklahoma.He proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard and was active in the Masonic Lodge.

Rita Delane Hibdon

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Rita Delane Hibdon, 83, passed away on Friday morning, May 15, 2026, in Stroud, Oklahoma.Rita was born on April 18, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to William Elmer and Lucile Mae (Files) Danner. She grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill High School.

Members of the Class of 2006 cheer from their float on Saturday during Chandler’s annual alumni parade. The theme for this year’s parade celebrated the centennial of Route 66 as well as the semiquincentennial of the U.S. It was also the 120th birthday of the Chandler Alumni Association. Photo/Emily Kalka

Cruisin’ Route 66

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Leah Brannon Reeves competes with the OU women’s rowing team in this photo provided by Leah.

Chandler alum seeks one last chance to row

Emily Kalka Editor

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Leah Brannon Reeves thought her athletic career would be over by now.The Chandler alum is graduating from the University of Oklahoma this semester, ending her time on the OU women’s rowing team, of which she was team captain.

Chandler school board hires new principals

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

EMILY KALKA Editor A round of personnel decisions topped the agenda at the Chandler School Board regular meeting on Monday,May11,including the hiring of principals for East Side Elementary, the junior high and high school.

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