Tri-County Herald

Sheila Ann Gallaher-Ketron-Lanke

Sheila Ann Gallaher-Ketron-Lanke

Sheila Ann Gallaher-Ketron-Lanke

Sheila was born January 7,1951,toCalvinand Frances(Louise) Gallaher- Ketron in Chandler, OK.SheenteredHeaven on October 25, 2024, at her home in Chandler, OK, at the age of 73.In her 20s Sheila worked as a blackjack dealer in Reno, Nevada where she also sang in a band.
Robert Stephen Ashcraft

Robert Stephen Ashcraft

Robert Stephen Ashcraft

Robert Stephen Ashcraft departed this earthly life on October 22, 2024, at the age of 68.He was born to Robert and Elsie Ashcraft on April 9, 1956, in Meeker, OK.After graduating from Chandler High School in 1974, Bobby joined the Oklahoma National Guard. He then served in the U.S.

Ollie “Ruth” Bell

Ollie “Ruth” Bell, a long-time resident of Prague, Oklahoma,passedawayonSunday,October27,2024, at the age of 87. Ruth was born on February 24, 1937, in Port Neches, Texas. She was the daughter of Harry Welby and Annie Myrtis (Smith) Gentz.
Bonnie Lou Skaley Beck

Bonnie Lou Skaley Beck

Bonnie Lou Skaley Beck

Bonnie Lou Skaley Beck was born October 26,1952,inFargo,North Dakota to Theodore and Esther (Blumhardt) Skaley.Shepassedaway October 28, 2024 in Stroud at the age of 72.She is survived by her husband, two children, two brothers and a sister.
Haile B. Cunningham

Haile B. Cunningham

Haile B. Cunningham

Haile B. Cunningham died peacefully at his home in Chandler, OK on October 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old.Haile married the love of his life, Georgie Goodnight, on April 2, 1960, in Sparks, OK.Thisunionproducedtwo children JR and Twila.
Bobby Wayne Lickliter

Bobby Wayne Lickliter

Bobby Wayne Lickliter

Bobby Wayne Lickliter was born January 6, 1946, inWarwick, Oklahoma to Jess and Viola (Sullivan-Smith) Lickliter. He passed away November 1, 2024, in Meeker at the age of 78.Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, brother and stepfather.

Lincoln County in disaster area

Lincoln County commissioners were informed during Monday’s meeting that the county has been included in a State of Emergency Declaration due to storms that struck the county early Sunday morning.Gov. Kevin Stitt declared the State of Emergency on Sunday for several Oklahoma counties.

Not guilty in OnCue shooting

A Lincoln County jury has found two Texas men not guilty of all charges related to a shooting at the On Cue in Stroud more than three years ago.

Before the rains, there were fires

Wildfires throughout Lincoln County last week scorched thousands of acres and several structures but no injuries have been reported.Charlotte Brown, Lincoln County Emergency Management director, noted, “In the last 10 days we’ve had 10 plus fires in Lincoln County.
Janet Bowman (left) and Janise Baldwin (right) have started a new non-profit to help Lincoln County residents pay to have their pets spayed or neutered. Lincoln County Spay/Neuter Foundation is now live at lincolncountyokspayneuter. org. Photo/Brian Blansett

Janet Bowman (left) and Janise Baldwin (right) have started a new non-profit to help Lincoln County residents pay to have their pets spayed or neutered. Lincoln County Spay/Neuter Foundation is now live at lincolncountyokspayneuter. org. Photo/Brian Blansett

Low-cost spay/neuter program

Most people living in Lincoln County have seen the posts on social media or the cardboard signs in the Walmart parking lot, usually next to a crate full of puppies.“Free puppies!”“Free to a good home!