Emporia State University

Cade Harelson of Chandler was among the undergraduate students recognized for academic honors at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kan. He was named to the Spring 2021 Semester Honor Roll and the Teachers College Dean’s List. To qualify for the honor, students earned a minimum 3.

Local students learn to lead

Several Lincoln County students were among 30 freshmen students at Seminole State College chosen for Class XV of the SSC Presidential Leadership program.

UCO Summer graduates named

Officials at the University of Central Oklahoma announced the students who completed their college degrees during the summer 2021 semester. Since Central does not hold a summer commencement ceremony, many of these students participated in the spring 2021 ceremony.

Roy Eugene Flatt Sr.

Roy Eugene Flatt Sr. departed this life on September 1, 2021. Roy was born to Roy and Nancy (Bibee) Flatt on June 17, 1937 in Depew, Okla. Roy has always been a resident of Lincoln County. He married Mary Holik on December 14, 1959 until her passing in January of 2018.

Jackie Lee Stewart

Jackie Lee Stewart, born August 20, 1956 in Chandler, Okla., passed peacefully from this life on August 17, 2021 in Stillwater, Okla., with family by his side. Jackie spent his life working on oil rigs and truck driving. He and Karen team drove for Miller Truck Lines for 15 years.

Olen Varner Hurst Jr.

Olen Varner Hurst Jr., 83, of Stroud, passed away August 25, 2021. He was born in Oklahoma City on November 26, 1937 to parents Olen and Eleanor Hurst. Olen graduated from Classen High School in May of 1955.

Don Rees Faulkner

Don Rees Faulkner was born to Cephus and Ethel Faulkner on November 25, 1933, in Bennington, Okla. He died Friday, September 3, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla., at the age of 87 years. Don graduated from high school in Exeter, Calif., and worked as a truck driver.

Martha Jane Cushing

Lifelong Stroud resident Martha Jane Cushing was born to Jess and Needa (Barnett) Alley on December 9, 1928, in Stroud. She died Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 92 years. Cushing, a Stroud High School graduate, worked in the hospital as a licensed practical nurse.

Patricia Jane Campbell

Patricia Jane Campbell was born January 9, 1934 in Holdenville to Lewis and Allie (Riley) Cloon. She passed away September 1, 2021 in Oklahoma City at the age of 87. Patricia was a compassionate lady who loved to help people.

Garth David Plymale

A funeral will be held for Garth David Plymale at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Church of Christ in Luther, Okla. Arrangements are under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston. Plymale was born May 25, 1938, in Fowler, Kan., and died Thursday, September 2, 2021.