Tri-County Herald

Hugh Edward Willoby

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Hugh Edward Willoby, 92, of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on October 28, 2025. Born December 14, 1932, he graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University and the Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, where he met his wife, Betty Jean Buckner.

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Danker

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Danker was born December 21, 1955, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Gary Joe and Ruby Jewel (McCamey) Eidson. She passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Wellston at the age of 69.Debbie is preceded in death by her husband, David, her parents and her three siblings.

Earl Bruce Miller

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Earl Bruce Miller was born in El Reno, OK, in September of 1941. Bruce was raised in Copan, OK, and attended Coffeyville Jr. College, where he obtained an Associate of Business Education, then graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor of Science.

Toni Frances Walker Riner

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Toni Frances Walker Riner was born March 3, 1949, to Tom and Peggy (Masten)Walker. She grew up in Chandler and is a Chandler alumnus, Class of 1967. Toni married Carroll Corley (deceased in 1977), and they had two children, Cheryl and Paul.

Larry Don Kalka, Sr.

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Larry Don Kalka, Sr. was born on October 8, 1943, in Chandler, to Irvin and Rubye Kalka. He passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, in Texas at the age of 82.He loved growing up on the farm and spoke of his childhood with great fondness.

Weston Miller

October Lions announced

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Weston Miller, Kennedy Allen and Lexi Martzall have been named the October Lions of the Month by the Chandler Lions Club.Weston Miller is the son of Adam and Mary Miller. He currently has a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and is ranked first in his class.

Kaydence Staude

Staude attends Capitol Camp

Beau Newport Meeker Ffa

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Oklahoma Farm Bureau recently invited high school students across the state, including Meeker FFA member Kaydence Staude who was selected to attend the annual Capitol Camp held at the Oklahoma state capitol building.

CHS Theatre review

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Chandler High School Theatre Department is hosting a preview of their state-bound one-act “IN DARKNESS, AUDIO FLOWERS BLOOM” by Alvaro Saar Rios.The preview will take place at the Chandler High School Performing Arts Center on Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Town Talk

Diana Reed Correspondent

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The American Legion Auxiliary invites all veterans and their families and the Stroud community to Ed. Smalley Centennial Park this Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. for a community picnic luncheon to honor our veterans. Lunch is free to veterans and their family members.

Above, Court Clerk Cindy Kirby poses with Justice Douglas L. Combs from the Oklahoma Supreme Court during her retirement reception at the Lincoln County Courthouse on Oct. 24. Kirby has spent 21 years as the court clerk and will begin a new position with Oklahoma State University, training new court clerks and deputy court clerks. At the reception, Kirby thanked county workers, her staff and her family and friends for supporting her during her elections and years working at the courthouse. Photo/Emily Kalka

Retirement reception

News Staff

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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