Superior!

Chandler High School’s band and choir won their sweepstakes during competitions last week. The sweepstakes award is the equivalent of a state championship.

Sean Ray McKenzie

Sean Ray McKenzie, 47, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma. Sean was born on Tuesday, May 27, 1975 in Vallejo, California to David Ray and Connie Jean (Nance) McKenzie. He was a life-long resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, graduating from Chandler High School in 1993.

Lloyd Lewis

Lloyd Lewis passed away on March 21, 2023 at age 93. Mr. Lewis was born on October 16,1929 in Temple, Oklahoma. After serving in the Army, Lloyd met and married Nelda Jean Huffines in 1952.

Joyce LaVerne Cotton

Mrs. Joyce LaVerne Stephens Cotton, age 89, of Wellston passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at her residence. She was born February 3, 1934, in Wellston, daughter of the late Harold and Ruby Christine Kephart Stephens.

Randy Dale Markwell

Randy Dale Markwell, 71, departed this life on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at home in Meeker, OK. Randy was born on March 1, 1952, in Shawnee, OK to Vernon and Gail Markwell. He attended Meeker Schools and was a 1973 graduate of Oklahoma State University. He married Lynda Holley of Norman in 1977.

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.