Remembering the greatest generation

MIKE McCORMICK Staff Column As I was reflecting recently about people in the generation before me, I think of those who are still active and full of life. I also think of the people of that generation who led active lives until they passed away.

Nelson is the best choice

Among the statewide races on this year’s Nov. 8 General Election ballot is one that is essential to public education. This is the contest for the State School Superintendent’s position between Democrat Jena Nelson and Republican Ryan Walters. We think there is a clear choice in this race.

One day it’ll be different

The grass was too tall for Tillie so she kept tripping on our walk. I eventually turned around, picked her up and we followed behind you and Charlee. Once we got to that rickety playhouse, I watched as you helped Charlee climb the ladder and down the slide she went.

COEDD agency hosting free Medicare event

COEDD Area Agency on Aging is hosting a Medicare Part D Check-Up and Enrollment Event in Chandler to educate Medicare beneficiaries and/or family members about the 2023 prescription drug coverage options and to help compare and enroll participants in a plan.

Ronald Dean Richardson

Ronald Dean Richardson, life-long resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at the age of 78. Ronald was born on Sunday, December 12, 1943, in Chandler, to Bill and Dorthy (Anderson) Richardson.

Charles Shelton Porter

Charles Shelton Porter was born May 3, 1957 in Savannah, Georgia. He passed away October 4, 2022 at the age of 65. Charles moved around throughout his life living in Pennsylvania, Jew Jersey, Ohio, Michigan where he lived much of his young life and where he graduated from high school.

Lawrence Vernon Hopkins

Lawrence Vernon Hopkins was born August 4, 1943 in Pitcher, Oklahoma to Luther Vivian Hopkins and Alma (Morton) Chatum. He passed away October 6, 2022 in Tulsa at the age of 79.

Gary Lynn Sparks

Gary Lynn Sparks was born on September 23, 1962, in Bristow, OK and died on October 9, 2022, in Stroud, Ok at the age of 60. Gary was the son of Joyce (McDaniel) and Carl R. Sparks. He had been a resident of Stroud for 30 years. He attended Stroud High School graduating in 1981.

Stroud man facing additional charges

A Stroud man, who was handed two deferred terms on felonies in May of this year, faces a new felony count and a misdemeanor following his arrest by police. Steven Eugene Laffoon, 63, was charged in Lincoln County District on Sep.

October Lions of the Month

Chandler High School recently announced that the October Lions of the Month are Trever Spruill and Laryssa Nunn. Trever is the son of Kevin and Celeste Spruill. As a senior at Chandler High School Spruill maintains an unweighted GPA of 3.89. He has also taken four years of Advanced English classes.