Lincoln County News

Karen Kay Deville

Karen Kay Deville

Karen Kay Deville

Karen Kay (Gerken) Deville was born July 30, 1943, in Inglewood, Calif. She died Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Midwest City, Okla., at the age of 77 years. Deville, the daughter of Jude and Neva (McClung) Gerken, married Robert Deville in 1961. She was of the Christian faith.
Lisa Jayne Handke-Mileham

Lisa Jayne Handke-Mileham

Lisa Jayne Handke-Mileham

Lisa Jayne Handke - Mileham of Chandler, Okla., was born, March 19, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Walter and Ruth Ann Caldwell - Carter. The family moved to Chandler in 1970. Lisa attended Chandler High School, where she graduated and met many lifelong friends.
Braden Meyer: 8-year-old hero in Carney

Braden Meyer: 8-year-old hero in Carney

Braden Meyer: 8-year-old hero in Carney

What started as their first weekend away for Angela and Andy Meyer since Covid-19 was interrupted by an urgent phone call from their son, Braden Meyer. “He’s very calm,” Angela Meyer said. “And he goes ‘mom, dad, grandma fell and she’s not talking’.

Traffic stop leads to felony charge

A Chandler driver is facing four charges after a traffic stop by Chandler police in late March led to his arrest. Dustin Thomas Eyestone, 27, was formally charged on April 20 in Lincoln County District with a felony and three misdemeanors.

Meeker: Virgil Fowler Athletic Complex

The Meeker Board of Education this week adopted a resolution to name the athletic facilities in honor of Virgil Fowler who is retiring this year. The board voted to name the athletic facilities “The Virgil Fowler Athletic Complex.

Chandler pays COVID-related stipends

The Chandler Board of Education this week voted to approve a one-time stipend for all full time staff members taking on additional duties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. School Supt.

McLoud Foundation awards scholarships

The McLoud School Foundation presented six $1,000 scholarships at the McLoud High School Academic Awards Program held recently.

Tryon man faces felony charges after arrest

A man from Tryon is facing four counts, among them two felonies, following his arrest in April by Tryon police officers. Formal charges were filed May 3 in Lincoln County District Court against Clayton Joseph Thomas Custard, 31.
Kenneth Lee Herd

Kenneth Lee Herd

Kenneth Lee Herd

Kenneth Lee Herd, 84, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother passed away at his home on May 6, 2021. Kenneth was born May 7, 1936 in Kendrick, Okla., to Guy and Virgie (Gray) Herd. He was one of 11 siblings. He was a Chandler High School Graduate of the class of 1954.

COVID cases tick slightly upward

The number of new cases in the area attributed to COVID-19 has jumped a little in Pottawatomie and Lincoln Counties, Oklahoma State Department of Health figures show. There have been no new deaths in Pottawatomie County but there has been one in Lincoln County since the last report.