Stroud powerlifters at state

Stroud’s powerlifters brought home a championship and two seconds at the recent high school and junior high state meets. Above, Hudson Melton was second in the 132-pound classification in the small high school competition.

A Bad, Bad Mann

Tre Mann has never been a sure thing. As a high school freshman, Mann was under 5-8 and 140 pounds. He seemed like a long shot for big-time college basketball, much less the NBA. But he stayed close to home after his growth spurt, attending the University of Florida, and was drafted No.

Ronnie Clare Underwood

Ronnie Clare Underwood, of Stroud, Okla., passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the age of 78. Ronnie was born June 25, 1943 in Anthony, Kan. He was the son of Norman Elmore Underwood Jr. and Annabell (Hartman) Underwood. Ronnie grew up in the Anthony and Waldron area.

Curtis Richard Risenhoover

Curtis Richard Risenhoover of Chandler was born to Leonard and Mary (Tracy) Risenhoover on December 11, 1959. He died Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the age of 62 years. A 1978 graduate of Western Heights High School, Curtis served in the United States Army and retired from WW Steel.

Harold Parker Sneed

Harold Parker Sneed, 74, of Stroud passed away on March 9, 2022. A Celebration of Life for Parker will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Stroud United Methodist Church. Online condolences and Parker’s full obituary can be seen at www.parksbrothers.net.

Robert Wayne Butler

Robert Wayne Butler was born August 25, 1955 in Shawnee to Elard Lee Butler and Patricia (Holt). He passed away March 15, 2022 in Shawnee at the age of 66. As a young man, Bob enjoyed baseball to which he both played and coached. He was a great provider his entire life.

Mary Lee Brown

Mary Lee “Mim” Brown was born November 23, 1942, in Pawnee, Okla. She died Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Stroud at the age of 79 years. Brown, the daughter of Raymond and Marie (Harris) Tyner of Cushing, Okla., married Aaron Brown in the early 60’s. She worked for the Sac and Fox Nation.

Daniel Denny Stites

Daniel Denny Stites, 80, lost his battle with cancer Friday, March 18, 2022 at his Wellston home with his family by his side. Dan was born January 15, 1942 in Hanna, Okla., to James Butler and Dicie Pendley Stites. He grew up the next to youngest of six children.

Lincoln County Commissioners

Lincoln County’s elected officials voted this week to approve the updated 2022 Employee Personnel Policy Handbook. Following the vote, that came during the County Commissioners meeting, the elected officials also voted for a resolution to adopt the 2022 handbook.