Kingdom of Heaven

The scripture says: You say you believe in God you do well, but so does the devil and he trembles. God said to love the Lord thy God with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul, and all our strength. Everything of this world passes away but God does not.

Pirates fall in semifinals

The Dale Pirates’ bid for a Class 2A spring baseball championship fell short as they dropped their semi-final contest to Christian Heritage.

Stroud athletic awards

Presented at the all-sports banquet last week Football: Freshman of the Year - Bruce Collins Sophomore of the Year - Stetson Bunyard Junior of the Year - Bryce Hughey Seniors of the Year - Devin Prewitt Maxx Williams Blue and White Award - Amariyae Morris Defensive Player of the Year - Will...

College signing days

Seniors at area high schools recently signed letters to continue their athletic careers in college. Pictured at left is Stroud’s Gabrielle Morris, who will cheer at Northeastern State University. Above is Chandler golfer Evan Gwin, who will play at Southern Nazarene University.

Bench warrant issued for Stroud man

A $50,000 bench warrant has been issued for a Stroud man who is facing two felony counts following a reported altercation in April involving domestic violence.

Lincoln County

Marriage Licenses Mark Anthony Landry, St. Amant, La., and Julia Dawn McBride, Chandler. James Britain Randolph and Melissa Ann Mote, both of Meeker. Clint Levi Simek and Ahslee Nicole Landeros, both of Prague. Jared Lynn Ludi and Sheli Rae Hammer, both of Harrah.

J. Dennis Green

The Rev. J. Dennis Green was born February 16, 1949, in Perry, Okla. He died Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Oklahoma City at the age of 72 years. Green, the son of Jack Mervyn and Ceawilla Dean (Adam) Green, married Leslie Ann Robinson on October 20, 1967, in Midwest City, Okla.

Ruth Steadman

Ruth Steadman of Wellston was born April 13, 1932, in Shelly, Idaho, and died Friday, May 14, 2021, at the age of 89 years. Steadman, the daughter of Francis Leo and Vessie Viola Barrows, married Jake H. Stewart on April 26, 1954, in Tacoma, Wash.

Phyllis June Bryson

Phyllis June (Mathes) Bryson of Stroud was born August 31, 1938, in Stroud and died Friday, May 14, 2021. She was 82 years old. Bryson, the daughter of Lloyd and Minnie (Caudill) Mathes, married James H. Bryson on November 14, 1958, in Tecumseh, Okla.

Randall Lynn Bowen

Randall “Randy” Lynn Bowen was born May 8, 1963. He died unexpectedly on May 17, 2021 at his home in Edmond, Okla. He was 58 years old. A funeral will be held 11 a.m., Monday, May 24, 2021, at First Baptist Church in Chandler.