Delmer Miller

Delmer Miller, a longtime Chandler, Oklahoma, resident, was born June 13, 1945, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He departed this life to rejoin his sons on July 7, 2025, at his home in Chandler at the age of 80 years.Delmer was the son of Virgil and Mary Ina (Palmer) Miller.

Linda Darlene Tonubbee

LindaDarleneTonubbee, affectionately known as Darlene, passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.Darlene was born in Chandler to Robert Walker and Geneva (Howard) Pomeroy, and was lovingly raised by her stepfather, Tommy Pomeroy.

James Ray (Jim) Johnson

James Ray (Jim) Johnson, 89,passedawaypeacefully athishomeinElReno, Oklahoma on July 1, 2025.Born on June 24, 1936, in Chandler, Oklahoma to Tommie Ross Johnson and Myrtle Virginia (Curtis) Johnson.

Shari Lynn Gilman

Shari Lynn Gilman passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.Shari was born on Saturday, December 1, 1962, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Charles and Bessie Mae (Powers) Cross.Shari was preceded in death by her parents, two granddaughters and her furry companions, Brutus and JR.

Frazier wins at Red Angus event

At this year’s Red Angus Jr. National Show, Meeker High senior Devyn Frazier made a statement in the show ring. Competing in the Red Angus division at the Red Angus Youth Expo, she claimed 6th Overall Senior Showman and earned the title of Division Champion.

Spotlight on the FFA

Office: No Office Class: Freshman Family: Parents, Alex & Melissa Newport; Siblings, Jett & ClaireSchool activities in addition to FFA: Baseball, Student Council, Freshman Class Vice President.What is the most important thing you’ve learned while in the FFA?

Suspended sentences for Stroud woman

A woman from Stroud, charged with drug and contraband felonies following her arrest in June of 2024 by law enforcement officers, has drawn suspended prison terms on those charges Katelynn Pamela Gordon, 27, was formally charged in Lincoln County District in June of this year with trafficking in...

Turnpike updates

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) recently released updates on ongoing projects on turnpikes in the state, letting drivers know what to expect for the rest of the summer and into 2026. This includes two projects that are on-going in Lincoln County.

Gratitude

As readers look at this week’s column, the International Finals Youth Rodeo has only four performances remaining. The contestants compete Thursday morning beginning at 9 and in the evening starting at 7:30 p.m. and Friday morning again at 9.

10 years from now

At my age, ten years still feels like a long time, but not an unthinkable amount of time.It’s the sort of span that used to sound like science fiction, but now just sounds like a career plan. So here’s my dreams for what life in 10 years might look like.First off, I’d like to be 29.