Lincoln County News

Meeker settles damages

News Staff

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Meeker’s Town Board of Trustees this week approved several checks for settlements from damage due to storms and also approved the purchase and installation of two new air conditioning units for the Police Department. Trustees approved a franchise check from OG&E in the amount of $29,681,25.

Hearings set in murder

News Staff

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Preliminary hearings have been scheduled for a man charged with first degree murder and two other felonies and for two others facing accessory to murder and desecration of a human corpse.

Shots fired at officer

News Staff

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

A Chandler man who is suspected of shooting at a tribal officer during a traffic stop is in the Lincoln County Jail in Chandler after his family reportedly brought him there. Lincoln County Sgt. Aaron Bennett identified the suspect as Shelton James Sutton, Jr., 30.

Ryker Butler of McLoud rides a bull in the first round on his way to winning the championship in the event at the International Finals Youth Rodeo at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center last week. He recorded a score of 84 points in the second round and then scored 82.5 in the finals for an overall average of 166.5 to claim the title. For more photos, see Page 5A. Photo/Evan Kennemer

Butler wins IFYR

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Gary Carl LaGere

News Staff

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

February 15, 1938 to June 30, 2023 The family of Gary Carl LaGere announces that our beloved husband, father and grandfather has died. We have a pretty good idea what was going on in heaven on June 30, 2023, and we’d like to share it.

Sue Ann Campbell

News Staff

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Sue Ann Campbell passed away on June 1, 2023. Sue formerly lived in Irving, Texas and Frisco, Texas and was currently a resident of Luling, Texas. Sue was born on July 21, 1940, in Shawnee Oklahoma to Bill and Ola Adams.

Arthur “J.R.” Owens III

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Arthur “J.R.” Owens III , 74, of Eufaula, Oklahoma, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. J.R. was born on December 29, 1948, in Stroud, Oklahoma, the son of Arthur “Junior” and Glenda Marie Owens.

Bobby Jack Miller

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Bobby Jack Miller was born to Tommy Jack Miller and Marlena Campbell Miller on July 9, 1969 in Cushing, Oklahoma. Bobby resided in Carney, Oklahoma with his wife Cheryl Miller. He grew up in Carney where he attended Carney School from kindergarten until he graduated his senior year in 1987.

Patricia Nan Kenworthy

News Staff

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Patricia Nan Kenworthy passed away on July 1, 2023. Pat was born on June 16, 1955 in McAllister , Oklahoma to Arlis and Opal Hicks. Preceded in death by her grandfather W.O.

Oleta Jean (Lee) Bailey

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

After a life of love & service to the Lord, Oleta Jean (Lee) Bailey began rejoicing at the feet of her Savior on July 2, 2023. Jean was born on March 3, 1930 in Wellston, OK to Raymond Floyd Lee and Mary Louisa Lee. She grew up in Wellston where she attended school and graduated in 1948.

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