Playoff chase begins

The high school school baksetball play offs kicked into gear last weekend, with Wellston and Davenport bringing home championship hardware in Class A. In addition to classes A and B, 2A, 3A and 4A schools play districts this weekend. Here is this week’s schedule: Boys Class A Wellston v.

Powerlifters win at Bethel - record for Peery

The Chandler boys powerlifting team won the Bethel meet last Thursday and Kalee Peery set an unofficial state record in the squat. Peery squatted 270 pounds, which is five pounds more than the state record of 265 lbs for her weight class.

Nancy Helen Jarvis

Nancy Helen Jarvis, loving mother and grandma, went home to her Lord and Savior on February 8, 2022, at the age of 90. Nancy was born on the family dairy east of Stillwater, Okla., on October 14, 1931, to Martin and Mae Craft.

Virginia Browning Bradshaw

Virginia Browning Bradshaw, newspaper reporter, public relations director, college instructor, author of two books, member of the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, devout Episcopalian and beloved mother of three children, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at her home in Shawnee, Okla. She was 92.

James Sartin

James Sartin was born to Alfred Buford and Julia Elizabeth (Landrum) Sartin on October 14, 1944, in Shawnee, Okla. He died Monday, February 14, 2022, at the age of 77 years. James was preceded in death by his parents, his son Brett Sartin and two sisters, Carmalita Sartin and Judy Milburn.

Linda Darlene Davis

Linda Darlene Davis was born to Harold and Wanda (Armstrong) Benson on December 9, 1950, in Shawnee, Okla. She died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Shawnee at the age of 71 years. Preceding her in death were her parents and her husband of 27 years, Larry Davis.

Weldon Ray Ratcliff

Weldon Ray Ratcliff, of Shawnee, Okla., passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 77. Weldon was born on Sunday, July 23, 1944 in Shawnee. He was the son of Ernest J. and Margaret Helen (Fulton) Ratcliff. Weldon was born and raised in Shawnee.

Donna Shirl (Miller) Morton

Donna Shirl (Miller) Morton, longtime resident of Chandler, Okla., passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at home in Meeker, Okla., with her daughter at her side. Donna was born on November 10, 1946, in Carnegie, Okla., to Willie Shirl and Rachel Edith (McCool) Miller.

Fotini “Fane” Smith, April 13, 1934 - February 13, 2022

Fotini “Fane” Smith, of Tryon, Okla., passed away in Edmond, Okla., on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in the loving presence of family. She was born in Piraeus, Greece, on April 13, 1934, to Nicki and Vasili Georgeou. She grew up in Piraeus during the German occupation of World War II.