Football’s here!

High school football started Monday with area schools participating in limited workouts. At left, Jeremy Galbraith (foreground) and the Chandler linemen go through blocking drills under the watchful eye of assistant coach Fred Peery.

Jeanne Hoffman Smith

Jeanne Hoffman Smith was truly one of a kind. She died peacefully on July 30, with a family that loved and appreciated her more with every passing day. She herself talked more and more of gratitude as her 92 years went by.

Coy Adair

Coy Wayne Adair was born Sept. 25, 1931, to John and Gladys Adair in Stilwell, Okla. He departed this life July 26, 2022, at the age of 90 years, ten months and one day. Coy grew up in and around the Stilwell area.

Raye Lynn Pittman

Raye Lynn Pittman was born March 6, 1977 in Oklahoma City to Raymond and Alexis (Loman) Williams. She passed away July 28, 2022 in Oklahoma City at the age of 45. Raye Lynn grew up playing softball, receiving a scholarship from, and pitching for the University of Central Oklahoma for 4 years.

Glenda Owens Rains

Glenda Marie Clayton Owens Rains, 95, of Stroud, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Glenda was born on March 2, 1927, in Avery, Okla., the daughter of Mark Clayton and Thelma Ford. She graduated from Stroud High School and later attended beauty school in Tulsa.

Peggy Sue Loy

Tuesday, July 26 th at 7:45pm, Peggy Sue got her first glimpse of Heaven. She is now walking, leaping, and praising God on the streets of gold, in the loving care of our Lord, Jesus Christ. She was the beloved wife to Joe C. Loy for 59 years, and the cherished mother of Tami and Chris Loy.

Vernie Mae Schooley

Vernie Mae Stiles Schooley, long-time Chandler, Okla. resident was born Feb. 4, 1937, in Spiro, Okla. and departed this life on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Stillwater, Okla. at the age of 85 years. Vernie was the daughter of Edmond Edward and Esther Lunida Goff Stiles. Vernie married Billie D.