Librarian to retire

Carmen Harkins, head librarian at the Chandler Public Library, is retiring after 35 years, according to a press release from the library.Her last day will be June 28, and the library invites patrons to stop by between now and then to wish Harkins well in her retirement.

Rt. 66 mural

In blue jeans, a denim jacket and a tan brown hat, Bob Palmer stood admiring his artwork with a big white smile across his slightly paint covered face.The 73-year-old muralist, Bob Palmer, is in the 40th year of running his own painting business.

Jean Lavonne (Jordan) Newby

Jean Lavonne (Jordan) Newby, 82, of Chandler, Oklahoma passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in Stroud, Oklahoma.She was bornAugust 20, 1941, to Dewey and Jewel (Dunkin) Jordan in Shawnee, Oklahoma.Jean was raised in Shawnee and graduated with the Class of 1958 from Shawnee High School.

Joan Alsip Neu Birkes

JoanAlsipNeuBirkes, long-time Chandler, Oklahoma, resident was born September 18, 1936, in Chandler. She departedthislifeonMay 25, 2024, at her home at the age of 88 years.Joan was the daughter of Jesse Marion and Zelda Mae (Saulsberry)Alsip.

Kenneth Carl Brown

Kenneth Carl Brown departed this life onWednesday, May 29, 2024, in Stroud, Oklahoma. Kenneth was born on Monday, January 27, 1947, to Cecil and Alta (Orr) Brown in Prague, Oklahoma.

Marlene Joy Barnett

Marlene Joy Barnett passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at her home in Meeker, Oklahoma. She was born in Calumet,Oklahoma,on May8,1935,theyoungest of eight children, to David George and Mabel Lucia Leedy Holly.Her mother passed away when she was only nine months old.

John Thomas “Tom” Evans Sr

John Thomas “Tom” Evans Sr, of Tulsa, Oklahoma,passedaway on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home. He had a strong belief and faith in Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, and now breaths freely in his presence. Tom was 84 years old.