Deborah Lunell Stewart

DeborahLunellStewart, a beloved educator and cherished family member, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, at the age of 72. She was born on October 2, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Rebecca Lunell (Henderson) Ferren and Elga Louis Ferren.

Jerry Lee Cochran

Jerry Lee Cochran, 70, of Jones, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 31, 2025, in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Born on June 4, 1954, in Stroud, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of LeviandEthelCochran.

Roberta Jean (Gilmore) James

Roberta Jean (Gilmore) James was born March 4, 1941, inAda to Bob and Sylvia (Montgomery) Gilmore. She passedawayonFebruary 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 83.Roberta grew up inAllen, where she attended school and graduated in the class of 1959.

Lions of the month announced

Hunter Stewart and Lillian Sams were named the Lions of the Month for February by the Chandler Lions Club. Both are members of the Chandler High School graduating class of 2025.Hunter Stewart is the son of Jim and Jennifer Stewart. He has a 3.

Defendant doesn’t show up for trial

A bench warrant has been issued for a defendant whose trial was scheduled to begin last week but who failed to show up for it.Eric Scott Goodrich, 39 at the time, was charged in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

McLoud man pleads to nine felonies

A McLoud man who was scheduled to go on trial last week on multiple felony counts for crimes against minors has instead entered no contest blind pleas to all of them and awaits sentencing.Four felony counts were originally filed against David Paul Hale, 57, in Lincoln County District Court on Aug.

Meeker school board accepts resignations

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the resignation of two teachers and approved an agreement between the School District and Gordon Cooper Technology Center.Board members approved the resignations of high school teacher Isabella Lotz and elementary teacher Whitney Tipton.

Chandler sweeps

Chandler put up a pair of Ws last week against Lincoln County rival Stroud, the girls winning, 40-18, and the boys coming from behind to win, 60-36.The Chandler boys are now 18-2 after beating Okemah on Saturday and ranked No. 8 in Class 3A and the girls are 11-9.

Playoffs start

High school playoff action starts this week, with Class B, A and 2A competing in district tournament.Schedules for the first-round games are:Class B girlsAt Gracement Carney vs. Lookeba-Sickles, 6 p.m. Thursday. At Lomega Agra vs. Lomega,7:30 p.m. ThursdayClass B boysAt Lomega Agra vs.

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