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Josef Simon Bowser

Josef Simon Bowser

Josef Simon Bowser

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Josef Simon Bowser was born June 9, 2005, and entered into rest April 18, 2026, at the age of 20. Josef was born in Cushing and raised in Chandler by his parents, Randy and Shelly (Simon) Bowser. He graduated in 2024 and dove right into work.In 2025, he started working at Dobson Fiber.
Mary Maxine (Moore) Baker

Mary Maxine (Moore) Baker

Mary Maxine (Moore) Baker

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Mary Maxine (Moore) Baker was born inAugust 1939 at the family farm outside Carney, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was a true farm girl - she milked cows and raised animals, including sheep, pigs, horses, chickens, and turkeys.
James Floyd Walker

James Floyd Walker

James Floyd Walker

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
James Floyd Walker was born January 8, 1932, in Prague to Harvey Walker and Edith (Welborn). He passed away on May 8, 2026, in Sparks at the age of 94.James was preceded in death by his parents, wife of over 60 years, two brothers, a sister and a son-in-law.

Chandler HS Senior Awards

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Chandler High School held its senior awards on May 11. The following students received awards and/or scholarships.
McLoud announces valedictorians, salutatorian

McLoud announces valedictorians, salutatorian

McLoud announces valedictorians, salutatorian

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
McLoud High School has announced the valedictorians and salutatorian of the Class of 2026. Addison Adams, Dawsen Branum, Jordyn Dennis, Dani Easley, Kaleb Fox, Lillian Lee, Taycee Lewis, Lydia Reece and Launa Troutt are the valedictorians, while Jonathan Yang is the salutatorian.
Stroud senior Peyton Davis, shown competing in the state track meet in the 100-meter hurdles, closed out her high school track career with 11 outdoor state championships, one indoor championship and the state record in the 100-meter hurdles. Photo/Beth Young

Stroud senior Peyton Davis, shown competing in the state track meet in the 100-meter hurdles, closed out her high school track career with 11 outdoor state championships, one indoor championship and the state record in the 100-meter hurdles. Photo/Beth Young

‘Kind of fast’

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Believe it or not, there was a time when Peyton Davis identified primarily as a softball player.“My freshman year, I did not think I was going to be outstanding in track,” she said. “I thought softball was going to be my thing.“I started running track in middle school, but it was never that serious.
Holland Herring celebrates as she rounds the bases following one of her two home runs against Silo in the state championship game. Photo/Rick Hester

Holland Herring celebrates as she rounds the bases following one of her two home runs against Silo in the state championship game. Photo/Rick Hester

Dale wins slow pitch

Brian Blansett Staff Writer
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Dale and Davenport went into the slow-pitch state tournament at Firelake last week with their programs at different places and they had different results, Dale won its eighth slow-pitch state championship by beating Silo, 18-17, in a thrilling home run derby of a championship game on Tuesday.
Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

Sports week in pictures

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Top left, Elli Hilgenfeld from Chandler competes in the 100-meter hurdles. She took third in the event and fifth in the 300-meter hurdles.Photo/Brian Blansett Top right, Davenport’s Nevah Ray gets a welcome from her teammates at home plate after poling a two-run homer in the state tournament.
Jacob Beck competes in the 110-meter hurdles, which he won. Photo/Beth Young

Jacob Beck competes in the 110-meter hurdles, which he won. Photo/Beth Young

Track

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Girls Class A4x800 Relay4th, Wellston (Gaylord, Goodman, Terrell, Murray)10:30.62 High Jump8th, Savanah Gaylord, Wellston, 5’0” 800 Meter Run7th, Savanah Gaylord, Wellston, 2:25.56 4x400 Relay8th, Wellston, 4:18.69Boys Class A4x800 Relay12th, Wellston ((Terrell, Curtis, Kulp, Biggs) 8:51.
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