Lincoln County News

Saturday was a big day for Dale, as the Pirates and Lady Pirates won state championships and brought home two more gold balls for the trophy case. The boys went undefeated and won their second straight championship. The girls won their eighth championship and first since 2010. For more, see Sports, Section C. Photo/Rick Hester

Two times the gold

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Arrest made in Stroud high speed chase

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

A driver who already has multiple felony convictions faces four new charges after he reportedly led Stroud police on a high speed pursuit and was arrested. Dustin Don Secrest, 41, of Coweta, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court March 10 with two felonies and two misdemeanors.

Ethan Stone

Chandler announces valedictorians, salutatorian

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Chandler High School has announced its valedictorians and salutatorian for the Class of 2023. The valedictorians are Emma Cummings, Sadie Sherman, Ahna Smith, Ethan Stone, Laryssa Nunn, Claire Irby, Brittany Robbins and Shayla Robbins. The salutatorian is Chace Massie.

Barbara Janell Forbis

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Barbara Janell Forbis was born November 5, 1941 in Bristow, Oklahoma to Thad Andy Hightower and Zelta Marie (White) Hightower. She passed away March 3, 2023 in Stroud at the age of 81. Barbara spent her life as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother.

Larry Ray Johnston

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Larry Ray Johnston was born January 11, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas to James Harvey and Terry Jean (Otis) Johnston. He passed away March 3, 2023 in Oklahoma City at the age of 51. Larry worked in flooring installation and construction for many years. Larry was a loving husband, father and friend.

Pamela Tina Boyd

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Pamela Tina Boyd passed away on March 1, 2023. Pamela was born on December 12, 1962 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Merle Boyd and Beverlee (Ahhaitty) Boyd. Pam and her family lived in Oklahoma City for many years, she graduated Classen High School in 1981.

Patricia “Pat” Ellen Totty

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Ellen (Riley) Totty, 58, passed away February 26, 2023, at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. Pat was born on March 29, 1964 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Willis Andrew and Frances Ellen (Keith) Riley.

Etta Marie Busler

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Etta Marie Busler, 90, of McLoud passed away on March 4, 2023, in Oklahoma City. She was born in Watonga, OK on April 17,1932. She was retired from the family business at Jacktown Grocery.

Ruth Loreta Williams

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Ruth Loretta (Henry) Williams was born November 17, 1932 in Waldrun, Arkansas to Floyd William and Cora Bell (Ramsey) Henry. She passed away in her home in Sparks March 6, 2023 at the age of 90. Ruth was a long-time member and former secretary of the Jones Baptist Church.

Wayne Miller

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Wayne Miller, 71, lifelong resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Wayne was born Sunday, November 4, 1951, in Chandler to Virgil and Ina (Palmer) Miller. He grew up in Chandler graduating from Chandler High School in 1970.

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