Marcella June (Landes) Wheeler

Marcella June (Landes) Wheeler passed fromthislifeonSunday, December 17, 2023, at her home with family by her side at the age of 85.Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home.

Russell G. Holland

Russell G. Holland was born on December 25, 1957, in Chandler, Oklahoma to Junior Burgess and RosaLee (Neal) Holland. Russell departed this life of Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 65. Russell G.

Town Talk

Things around town slow down a bit as we get closer to Christmas, but things seem much busier in our personal lives as Christmas nears. I always wonder if I’m going to get everything done in time for our family celebrations.

Looking back

2023 was quite a year, with triumphs, tragedies and, sometimes, humor. Here’s a look back at the events of the year. MIKE McCORMICK Staff Writer - In early January, a Stroud man faced six felony charges accusing him of setting wildfires in Lincoln County over a period of nearly a year.

Pair sentenced in child sex cases

A Chandler man has drawn multiple life terms and his wife also has been sentenced on sex-related crimes with a minor. Formal charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Sep. 21, 2022 against Destiny Ann Lowe, 39, and her husband Robert Wayne Lowe, 41.

Trial set in turnpike case

A jury trial has been scheduled for an ex-convict facing two felonies and a misdemeanor following his arrest by Highway Patrol troopers on the Turner Turnpike. Charles Michael Brownlee, 39, was formally charged in Lincoln County District Court on Nov.

Almost a wrap

Former sub pleads not guilty

A former Wellston substitute teacher now facing five sex-related felonies with minors has pleaded not guilty during her arraignment. Four charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on April 12 against Emma Delaney Hancock, 26.

Five life terms in sexual abuse

A Stroud man who entered no contest blind pleas to four counts of first degree rape and one for sexual abuse with a child under 12 has been handed life terms on each charge. Cameron Austin Thomas Martz, 24, was formally charged Dec.