Twilla June Forrest

Twilla June Forrest passed away on March 15, 2023, surrounded by her family. Twilla was born on October 23, 1952, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Earl E. and Mabel L. (Laughery) Wright. Twilla graduated high school in Uniontown and then began to work.

Charalyn McVey

“I have fought the good fight, I finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Charalyn McVey departed this life and went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2023.

Jimmy Earl Tipton

Memorial services for Jimmy Earl Tipton were held at Davenport Cemetery on March 16th, 2023. Officiating was Brother Johnny Miller of the Independent Baptist Church in Davenport, OK. Mr. Tipton died in Davenport, OK on March 13, 2023.

David Howard Cornn Sr.

Mr. David Howard Cornn Sr, age 83, of Stroud, OK passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Cornn was born October 6, 1939 in Towns County, Georgia.

Jo Ann

Jo Ann, 85, lifelong resident of Cushing passed on February 25, 2023. Early Saturday morning she went to be with the Lord and to see “her Bobby” once again. She resided with her daughter the last 3 years and then at The Regency in Tecumseh during her last 6 months.

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.

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.

Pedestrian killed on turnpike

A pedestrian was reportedly killed on the Turner Turnpike early Sunday morning four miles west of Chandler in Lincoln County. Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Eliasar Seijo, who investigated the collision, identified the man who died as Ian Spann, 19, of Sapupla.

Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Laureate Beta Alpha chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority met for business meetings and socials over the last month. President Pam Hunt, presided over the business portion of the meetings and those celebrating birthdays or anniversaries were recognized.

County students make premium sale at OYE

Two students from Chandler, two from Wellston and one from Prague had animals qualify for the Sale of Champions at the Oklahoma Youth Expo last week in Oklahoma City. They were: - Christian Moehle, Chandler FFA, 3rd place dark crossbred hog. - Tanner Vaughan an, Chandler FFA, 6th place Shorthorn.