Patricia “Pat” Ellen Totty

Patricia “Pat” Ellen (Riley) Totty, 58, passed away February 26, 2023, at her home in Shawnee, Oklahoma surrounded by her family. Pat was born on March 29, 1964 in Chandler, Oklahoma to Willis Andrew and Frances Ellen (Keith) Riley.

Etta Marie Busler

Etta Marie Busler, 90, of McLoud passed away on March 4, 2023, in Oklahoma City. She was born in Watonga, OK on April 17,1932. She was retired from the family business at Jacktown Grocery.

Ruth Loreta Williams

Ruth Loretta (Henry) Williams was born November 17, 1932 in Waldrun, Arkansas to Floyd William and Cora Bell (Ramsey) Henry. She passed away in her home in Sparks March 6, 2023 at the age of 90. Ruth was a long-time member and former secretary of the Jones Baptist Church.

Wayne Miller

Wayne Miller, 71, lifelong resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Wayne was born Sunday, November 4, 1951, in Chandler to Virgil and Ina (Palmer) Miller. He grew up in Chandler graduating from Chandler High School in 1970.

Geneva Rae McLain

Geneva Rae (Graham) McLain was born September 16, 1942 in Wellston to Raymond and Edna (Gilbert) Graham. She passed away March 3, 2023 in Wellston at the age of 80. Geneva grew up in Wellston where she graduated with the Wellston Class of 1960.

Democrats to meet

The next scheduled meeting of the Lincoln county Democratic Party will be Thursday, March 9 at Destinations Restaurant in Chandler. The meeting starts at 7 p.m., and with dinner at 6 p.m. Please call Tony Perna at (918) 374-2651 for more information.

McLoud couple arrested in 2021 case

The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has arrested a McLoud couple in connection with the murder of a reported missing man who staying in their home.

Commissioners approve confidential settlement

Lincoln County commissioners this week voted to approve certification and a confidential settlement distribution statement for the Janssen Opioid Settlement. County Clerk Alicia Wagnon said the county’s portion was more than $36,000. She advised commissioners that no resolution was ready yet.

Chandler appoints school board member

Chandler’s Board of Education this week voted to appoint a new member to the board, modified the contract of School Supt. Scott Baade and approved the re-employment of three of its principals. Board members also accepted the resignations of two teachers and a principal.