Tri-County Herald

LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney

News Staff

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

LaDonna Irene Patterson- Gidney, 68, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.LaDonna was born on October 14, 1956, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Donnie “Don” Odell and Alice Irene (Danker) Patterson. She grew up in Chandler and graduated from Chandler High School in 1974.

Florence Clarene Spaid

News Staff

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Florence Clarene Spaid, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, July 27, 2025, with her family by her side.ClarenewasbornonDecember 30,1938,inStroud, Oklahoma, to Charley Clarence “CC” and Veda Louise (Conallis) Hodge. She attended school in Stroud and graduated from Stroud High School in 1957.

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams

News Staff

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams was born May 24, 1974, in Brea, California, to Mark and Georgiana (Elliott) Williams. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in her home in Wellston at the age of 51.Jessica was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

Nathan Dean Miller

News Staff

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Nathan Dean Miller was born on April 21, 1951, and passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 74.Nathan voluntarily served in the army from 1969 to 1975, where he fought in the Vietnam War.He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and a brother.

Deborah Sue Culp

News Staff

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Deborah Sue Culp was born November 8, 1954, in Stillwater to J.R. Hudson and Judith (Deere) Hawkins. She passed away July 28, 2025, in Guthrie at the age of 70.Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 25 years, two grandsons and a twin sister.

David Marion Alsip

News Staff

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

David Marion Alsip, 79, a lifelong resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, in Oklahoma City.David was born on May 10, 1946, in Chandler to Jesse Marion and Zelda (Saulsberry) Alsip.

Rodeo royalty, results

News Staff

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Chandler Open Rodeo421total contestants $20,300 paid out, including $3,300 added money and $7,000 entry fees.High money winner receiving the custom spurs by Kirby Wanger - Justin Harrell Bareback riding: No qualified rides Ranch bronc riding: Broc Grist, 1st, 82 points, $550.

Pleas in conspiracy cases

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Three of four defendants charged earlier this year with conspiracy have entered innocent pleas during their arraignments recently and one remains at large on an outstanding warrant.Two of those charged each have several prior felony convictions.

Sandy Bendele of Chandler was the Reserve champion in the Select Amateur Trail Class and the Select Amateur Ranch Trail Class and the Champion in the Amateur Ranch Horse Class at the 2025 Palomino World Show, Springfield Ill. She is pictured right, along with her husband, Mike Bendele. Photo/ Jeff Kirkbride Photography

Bendele wins at national horse show

News Staff

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

From left to right, Stroud High School students Issy Greene, Lorah Brackeen and Isla Arballo attend the 80th FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida, from July 5 to 9. Photo/Dulayna Murray

Stroud students attend FCCLA conference

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Three of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members from Stroud High School attended the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Orlando from July 5-9. Two were qualified to compete, according to a press release from the high school.

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