Michele “Mickey” Elaine Howe Hopkins

Michele “Mickey” Elaine Howe was born December 1, 1956, to Clyde and Jane Howe. She had four siblings, Kari, Mike, Debbie, and David Howe.

Harold Parker Sneed

On March 9, 2022, Harold Parker “Parker” Sneed passed away at the age of 74 at his home in Stroud, Okla. Parker Sneed owned/operated Parker’s Pawn Shop for 41 years, which was the longest running business in town.

Merlin Dale Bridge

Merlin Dale Bridge was born to Merlin J. Bridge and Alpha Fay (Mendenhall) Bridge on February 11, 1938, in Chandler, Okla. He married Frances Ruth Burk on June 9, 1960, in Chandler, and to them, were born five children.

Kenneth Leon Williams

Kenneth Leon Williams was born November 29, 1932, and died March 12, 2022, in Stroud. He was 89 years old. Williams, who grew up in Stroud with his mother Edith and stepfather Woodrow W. Sosbee, married Peggy Sue Hicks of Davenport of August 20, 1954.

Richard Hobill

Richard “Rich” Hobill of Chandler, Okla., was born to Bob and Marie Hobill on January 5, 1948, in Downey, Calif. He passed away on March 9, 2022, at the age of 74. Rich is a veteran of the United States Army and worked in construction as a master carpenter for most of his life.

Minnie Lou Wade

Minnie Lou Wade, 81, was born September 15, 1940 in Lamar, Okla., to Dan and Ida Lee (Brown) Dickerson. She passed away March 12, 2022 in Wellston surrounded by her family. Minnie was a faithful member of The Way to Jerusalem Church in Wellston. She loved everyone and loved God.

Charles Harold Sharp

Charles “Charlie” Harold Sharp was born to Harold and Lola (Armstrong) Sharp on May 31, 1954. He died Thursday, March 10, 2022, in Edmond, Okla., at the age of 67 years. Charlie served in the United States Army and worked with the union operating heavy machinery until retirement.

Davenport: Chamber banquet

State Sen. Zack Taylor will be the keynote speaker at the Davenport Chamber of Commerce banquet Monday evening. Taylor has been in the state senate since 2020, when he was elected to fill the seat vacated by Jason Smalley. Prior to that, he served in the state house for three years.

LCOS: Assisted Living

Lincoln County On-Stage will present Assisted Living: The Musical – music, lyrics, and book by Rick Compton and Betsy Bennett – on March 18, 19, 25, and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee on March 20 at 2:00 p.m.

Meeker approves stipends

The Meeker Board of Education during its most recent meeting voted approval of a one-time stipend for all full time personnel, excluding the superintendent. School Supt.