Lincoln County News

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams was born May 24, 1974, in Brea, California, to Mark and Georgiana (Elliott) Williams. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in her home in Wellston at the age of 51.Jessica was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
Nathan Dean Miller

Nathan Dean Miller

Nathan Dean Miller

Nathan Dean Miller was born on April 21, 1951, and passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 74.Nathan voluntarily served in the army from 1969 to 1975, where he fought in the Vietnam War.He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and a brother.
Deborah Sue Culp

Deborah Sue Culp

Deborah Sue Culp

Deborah Sue Culp was born November 8, 1954, in Stillwater to J.R. Hudson and Judith (Deere) Hawkins. She passed away July 28, 2025, in Guthrie at the age of 70.Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 25 years, two grandsons and a twin sister.
David Marion Alsip

David Marion Alsip

David Marion Alsip

David Marion Alsip, 79, a lifelong resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, in Oklahoma City.David was born on May 10, 1946, in Chandler to Jesse Marion and Zelda (Saulsberry) Alsip.
Rodeo royalty, results

Rodeo royalty, results

Rodeo royalty, results

Chandler Open Rodeo421total contestants $20,300 paid out, including $3,300 added money and $7,000 entry fees.High money winner receiving the custom spurs by Kirby Wanger - Justin Harrell Bareback riding: No qualified rides Ranch bronc riding: Broc Grist, 1st, 82 points, $550.

Pleas in conspiracy cases

Three of four defendants charged earlier this year with conspiracy have entered innocent pleas during their arraignments recently and one remains at large on an outstanding warrant.Two of those charged each have several prior felony convictions.
Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Bendele wins at national horse show

From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

Stroud students attend FCCLA conference

Three of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from Stroud High School attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando from July 5-9. Two were qualified to compete, according to a press release from the high school.

Review set for Wellston man

A Wellston man with two previous convictions for domestic violence and who pleaded guilty recently to domestic abuse–assault and battery and drew a suspended term has appeared for a review. District Judge Sarah Bridge continued case to 9 a.m. Nov. 4.
Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

Fun in the summer sun at Camp Copperhead

A group of children splash around and shoot each other with water sprays, while another group plays games or swings on tire swings. All around are the cheerful laughter and chatter of campers.