Donna Shirl (Miller) Morton

Donna Shirl (Miller) Morton, longtime resident of Chandler, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at home in Meeker, Okla., with her daughter at her side. Donna was born on November 10, 1946, in Carnegie, Okla., to Willie Shirl and Rachel Edith (McCool) Miller.

Fotini “Fane” Smith, April 13, 1934 - February 13, 2022

Fotini “Fane” Smith, of Tryon, Okla., passed away in Edmond, Okla., on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in the loving presence of family. She was born in Piraeus, Greece, on April 13, 1934, to Nicki and Vasili Georgeou. She grew up in Piraeus during the German occupation of World War II.

Jesse Ray Stewart

Jesse Ray Stewart was born to Mildred (Horner) England and Millard Stewart on March 14, 1958, in Chandler. He died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, in Shawnee, Okla., at the age of 63 years.

Peggy Ellen Gardner

Peggy Ellen Gardner was born May 1, 1946, in Stroud and died Saturday, February 5, 2022, at her home in Cushing, Okla. She was 75 years old. Gardner, a graduate of Stroud High School, retired from working in the payroll department at Gulf Stream and worked at Stroud Best Western Motel.

Gary Edgar Smalley

Gary Edgar Smalley of Stroud, Okla., entered into eternal rest with Jesus on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the age of 60 years. Gary was born on March 7, 1961, in Cushing, Okla., to Edgar and Aleta (Walker) Smalley.

Bailey Vaughn: Director of the Year

Bailey Vaughn, band director at Meeker, has been named East Central Oklahoma Band Director Association Band Director of the Year 2021-2022. He is pictured with the Meeker musicians. Photo provided

Meeker rehires administrators

Meeker Board of Education members during a meeting this week rehired administrators and the athletic director. They also listened to a presentation by Bledsoe, Hewitt and Gullekson on the 2020-2021 audit.

Stroud Homecoming court

Stroud recently had its Homecoming for basketball. Pictured above is the court: Carly DeLeon, Dylan Baker, Kaley Bivin, Amariyae Morris, Queen KayLyn Baker, escort Zeb Blancarte, Shelby Caraveau, Brynlee Wages, Bryce Hughey, Savannah Collins, Drew Clovis.

Additional charges for Stroud man

A Stroud man who was wanted on a $15,000 bench warrant has appeared in Lincoln County District. But he also faces additional charges in a separate case. Nicholas James Worden, 42, of Stroud, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Jan.

Shouse promoted

Derrick Shouse has been promoted to Retail Banking Officer with Vision Bank. Derrick is a graduate of Meeker High School. He has worked at Vision Bank for 10 years. He and his wife Marisa have a daughter Mikaylie.