Lincoln County News

Council discusses Chandler motel

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Chandler City Council members Tuesday evening took the final action they needed to help land a new hotel in the city limits. Council members voted unanimously to rezone property at 621 N. McKinley from R-1, single family residential, to C-2, General Commercial with the proposed use a hotel.

Meeker board approves principal search

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The Meeker Board of Education Monday night authorized School Supt. Jeff Pruitt to seek an interim elementary principal to finish out the current year. The board members’ action came following an executive session that lasted 1½ hours.

Wellston attorney ordered to in-patient treatment

News Staff

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

A Wellston attorney facing five drug related charges has been ordered to inpatient treatment when a bed is available. Special Judge Emily Mueller issued the order on Friday, Jan. 6, following a hearing that morning on a motion filed Dec.

Wanda Bonita Mackey

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Wanda Bonita (Johnson) Mackey was born November 4, 1925 to Robert Carl and Leta Bernice (Ralstin) Johnson in Wellston and passed away December 23, 2022 in Chandler at the age of 97. Bonita was a 1943 Wellston High School Graduate, and homemaker.

Ryan Ray Willmon

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Ryan Ray Willmon was born March 20, 1977 in Houston, Texas to Larry Willmon and Terri (Cunningham). He passed away December 24, 2022 in his home in Frisco, Texas at the age of 45. Ryan grew up in Plano, Texas and earned a bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Jeanette McConnell

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Jeanette McConnell was born May 3, 1951 and passed away on December 16, 2022. A long-standing resident of Stroud, OK. Jeanette graduated high school from Crooked Oak High School. Jeanette met the love of her life, David McConnell in Oklahoma City and eventually they moved to Stroud OK.

Descygne Gaye Yez

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Descygne Gaye Yez was born December 19, 1955 in Chandler, Oklahoma and departed this life December 25, 2022 at her home in Stroud, Oklahoma. Descygne was born to David and Cloeta Klein. She always took care of her family.

Steven Dwayne Golden

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Steven Dwayne Golden was born April 19, 1967 and passed away on December 26, 2022, at the age of 55. Steve was the proud owner of Ron’s Barber Shop for the last 15 years. He valued his customers with great joy. He took pride in his haircutting abilities.

Stella Ann Haile

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Stella Anna Haile was born in Bristow, OK on October 4, 1955 to Elmer and Josephine (Freeman) Goodwin, and passed away on December 26, 2022. Ann graduated Stroud High School in 1974. She married Billy Dale Haile, Jr on May 10, 1974 in Sherman, TX.

Alvus Earl Morehouse

News Staff

Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Alvus Earl Morehouse was born November 18, 1925 in Rossville, Oklahoma to John and Daisy (Davis) Morehouse. He passed away December 25, 2022 in Oklahoma City at the age of 97. Al’s parents moved to Seminole in 1926 to work during the oil boom.

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