Letter to the editor

The Lincoln County Commissioners should not approve or consider using $1.6 million of county founds, no matter the source, nor approve the Oklahoma State University County Extension Service request for $1.

Town Talk

My special friend and beloved Stroud plant guru Cathy Terry passed away unexpectedly this past week. When I heard Cathy had become ill and had been life flighted to a Tulsa hospital, I was very concerned but never expected to hear the news I received.

Robert James Broughton

Robert James Broughton, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Robert was born on Sunday, June 11, 1944, in Idaho Springs, Colorado, to Howard Nathan and Betty Ann (McGee-Bane) Broughton. He was a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma. Robert made his career as a OTR truck driver.

Gary Wayne Shields

Gary Wayne Shields died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Omaha, Neb. Born on March 16, 1954 in Stroud, OK, Gary was 68 years old. Gary was one of 11 children of Ralph and Winfred (Thomas) Shields. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Tommy, Jimmy, Phil, Fred, and Ricky.

Juanita Faye Stanfield

Juanita Faye Stanfield was born September 20, 1943 in Luther to James and Adella (Davis) Stanfield. She passed away October 21, 2022 in Wellston at the age of 79. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Maxwell Brooks Ricketts II

Maxwell Brooks Ricketts, II was born February 16, 1941 in Ashland, Kentucky to Maxwell Ricketts and Margary (Gee) Phipps. He passed away October 18, 2022 in Wellston at the age of 81.

Kenneth Wayne Criess

Kenneth Wayne Criess, 85, died on January 29, 2022. Wayne was born June 3, 1936 in Stroud, OK to Walter and Alzenia (Rainwater) Criess. Wayne graduated Stroud High School in 1954.