Kenneth Ray Gooch

Kenneth Ray Gooch departed this life to his Heavenly home on March 20, 2023 surrounded by his family at his home in Stroud, OK. Kenneth was born to Raymond and Gertie (Butcher) Gooch on February 5, 1935 in Stroud, OK. He graduated from Stroud High School in 1953.

Danielle Lynn Boone

Danielle Lynn Boone departed this life on March 15, 2023. Danielle was born in Norman, OK to Tommy Maxfield and Donna Boone on June 11, 1974. Danielle loved being a stay at home mom and taking care of her children and home. Danielle enjoyed keeping up with her kids and also loved going fishing.

David “Rabbit” Snyder

David Wayne Snyder aka “Rabbit” was born August 14, 1969 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He died in Houston, Texas on March 13, 2023. He worked on carnivals since he was 15. He worked with Wade Shows for over 20 years. He loved country music, dancing, playing pool but most of all he loved his family.

Tara LaAnne Hickerson

Tara LaAnne Hickerson, 38, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tara was born on Monday, June 4, 1984, to Susan Ann Rolston in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Eressia (Holliday) Jackson

Eressia Christine Holliday was born March 26, 1938 at home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Her parents were John A. Holliday and Ruby Marie Colclazier. She was the third child born with 2 older sisters, JoAn and Mary. Early years were spent at Holliday Farm where she began her love for animals.

James Lee Jackson

James Lee Jackson was born on December 10, 1932 in Alva, Oklahoma to Roy Jackson and Alice Hada Jackson. He was the first born in a family of five, would later have a younger sister, Peggy, and younger brother, Timm.

Sterlene “Cookie” Bybee

Miss Sterlene Ann Bybee died on 3/18/23 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center ICU in Temple, Tx after a short sudden illness. Sterlene was born in Beaumont Tx. On October 21st, 1946, where she lived with parents Sterling & Sara Payton Bybee until they passed away.

Stroud to send four to 2023 girls State

The Stroud American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) will be sending, for the first time, four young women to Girls State this year.

Meeker Honor Roll

Meeker Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first semester.

Tiger Classic Randall, Mixon, McGough win two

Seniors Kileigh Mixon from Stroud and Riley Randall from Meeker and freshman Lila McGough from Chandler won two events each Saturday at the Tiger Classic track meet in Stroud. McGough won the 200 and 400 meter dashes and helped the Chandler girls to a second-place finish.