Lincoln County News

Charlotte Ann Banks

Charlotte Ann Banks, age 82, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, passed away on February 9, 2025. She was born on September 8, 1942, in Oklahoma City to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmore. Charlotte was a vibrant and feisty woman, known for her strong spirit and sense of humor.

Deferred term in assault case

A Prague man who waived his preliminary hearing on a charge of felony assault and battery charge following a reported altercation with his girl friend has entered a no contest plea and has been given a deferred term.
Livestock shows

Livestock shows

Livestock shows

The Lincoln County Spring Livestock show kicked off on Feb. 17, with events moving up due to the weather. In the top left, seventh-grader James Baker from Meeker shows a heifer during the Dairy Show. Below that, Gracie Dornan from Carney waits for her turn to show, also in the Dairy Show.

State bound!

The girls’ wrestling teams from McLoud and Chandler High Schools qualified for State, which is to take place Feb. 27 to March 1 at The Big House in Oklahoma City.McLoud was named the 5A West Regional Champions, with eight of nine girls qualifying.Kendra Perrien was out with an injury.
Chandler award winners

Chandler award winners

Chandler award winners

The Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Banquet on Feb. 11 at the Route 66 Interpretative Center. On the left is Hallie Murray, the Chamber of Commerce scholarship winner for this year. Murray plans to attend Baylor University and major in astrophysics.

No action on EMS district

Lincoln County commissioners this week held off from discussing or taking any possible action on four agenda items related to the Emergency Medical Service 522 District.Commissioners did vote to keep the two present employees at the county fairgrounds.
Deborah Lunell Stewart

Deborah Lunell Stewart

Deborah Lunell Stewart

DeborahLunellStewart, a beloved educator and cherished family member, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, at the age of 72. She was born on October 2, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Rebecca Lunell (Henderson) Ferren and Elga Louis Ferren.
Jerry Lee Cochran

Jerry Lee Cochran

Jerry Lee Cochran

Jerry Lee Cochran, 70, of Jones, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 31, 2025, in Midwest City, Oklahoma. Born on June 4, 1954, in Stroud, Oklahoma, he was the beloved son of LeviandEthelCochran.
Roberta Jean (Gilmore) James

Roberta Jean (Gilmore) James

Roberta Jean (Gilmore) James

Roberta Jean (Gilmore) James was born March 4, 1941, inAda to Bob and Sylvia (Montgomery) Gilmore. She passedawayonFebruary 4, 2025, in Oklahoma City at the age of 83.Roberta grew up inAllen, where she attended school and graduated in the class of 1959.
Hunter Stewart

Hunter Stewart

Lions of the month announced

Hunter Stewart and Lillian Sams were named the Lions of the Month for February by the Chandler Lions Club. Both are members of the Chandler High School graduating class of 2025.Hunter Stewart is the son of Jim and Jennifer Stewart. He has a 3.