Robert Charles Simon

Robert Charles Simon was born June 23, 1940 inShawneetoCelestiene (Bud) and Margaret “Maggie” (Stockwell) Simon. He passed away November 23, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 83. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and 7 siblings.

Forrest “Frosty” Whitmore

Forrest“Frosty”Whitmore, of Milfay, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the age of 88. Frosty was born on October 4, 1935 in Milfay, Oklahoma. Frosty was preceded in death by his parents, one son, four sisters and their husbands, and one brother.

Billy Joe Hugueley

Billy Joe Hugueley, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday,November 15th, 2023, in Stroud, Oklahoma at the age of 89. Billy was born on August 27, 1934, in Newbern, Tennessee. He was the son of Johnny D. and Esther May (Graham) Hugueley.

Fern Eva (Denison) Horton

Fern Eva (Denison) Horton was born September 23, 1945 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Bob and Martha (Saak) Denison. She passed away November 23, 2023 inYukon at the age of 78. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Wellston and most recently Chisholm Heights Baptist Church in Mustang.

Francis Eugene (Gene) Gragg

Francis Eugene (Gene) Gragg of Agra was born April 4, 1941 and past from this life November 15, 2023 at the age of 82. Gene attended school at Kendrick before joining the Army. Gene is proceeded in death by his wife Sally, his parents John and Violet, and his brother Bert.

Angela Gail (Kessler) Bridge

Angela Gail (Kessler) Bridge, horse whisperer, hot-glue-gun slinger, maker of noodles, collector of depression glass, slave to slot machines, child of the universe, hugger of children, driver of large vans, rememberer of birthdays, drinker of margaritas, reader of fantasy novels, lover of dogs,...

How to cook a turkey

These letters from first graders at Wellston Elementary School about how to cook a turkey did not run in our previous issue. Mrs. Carroll’s Class I would go into the woods and kill a turkey. Put it in the oven for 20 minutes at 70 degrees. Take it out of the oven and eat it.

COVID Review

It’s been nearly four years since the outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). With that, I was looking back the other day and trying to remember how life began to change for so many millions of people.

School board filing period opens

Candidate filings for school boards in Lincoln County will begin Monday. Those wishing to run for office may file at the Lincoln County Election Office in the courthouse between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Positions open are: Agra - Office No. 4, 5-year term. Carney - Office No.

Editorial

Last week it was revealed during a Meeker Town Board meeting that the Town’s Growth and Development Committee, supposedly created more than 15 years ago, actually has been non-existent since its inception.