Frankie Humphrey Sr.

Frankie Humphrey Sr. was born March 13, 1938 in Davenport, Okla. He was the sixth of eight children born to Daniel Sr. and Awildia (McArther) Humphrey. He was called home on August 1, 2021, after 83 years of life.

Michael Shane Hoyt

Michael Shane Hoyt, 49, of McLoud departed for distant shores on Saturday, July 31, 2021, after an 18-month struggle with cancer. Michael was born to Anne Murray and Ken Hoyt on February 22, 1972 in Joplin, Mo.

Jonathan Howard Mitchell

Jonathan Howard Mitchell was born September 2, 1956, in Marysville, Calif. He died Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Shawnee, Okla., at the age of 64 years. Mitchell, aka “Shoog” or “Jonnie,” graduated from high school in 1974 and served in the United States Army.

Paula Rae Trosclair

Paula Rae Trosclair was born June 24, 1951, in Flint, Mich. She died Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Wellston at the age of 70 years. Trosclair, raised in Burton, Mich., worked as an activities director for St. Ann’s Nursing Home.

Felony charges filed for Stroud woman

A Stroud woman faces two felony counts following her arrest recently by a Lincoln County deputy sheriff. Formal charges were filed July 26 in Lincoln County District Court against Kayla Dawn Butler, 31.

Flying high

There were clear blue skies Saturday afternoon, making an almost perfect time for ultralight flying. This powered parafoil was spotted in the air just west of state Highway 18 south of the Deep Fork River. Photo/Brian Blansett

Professionals urge shots as COVID continues rise

An area physician and an area pharmacist are encouraging people to get vaccinated to help protect them from COVID-19 and its variants. Dr. Gregory Grant, a family medicine physician in Shawnee, said “I am seeing an increase in patients with the Covid and have since the beginning of July.

Bond reduced in murder case

The bond for a Wellston man charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of a 21-year-old Lincoln County resident has been reduced, court records show. First degree murder charges were formally filed in Lincoln County District Court on July 13 against Freddie Antonie Seamster, 38.

Prague Library’s top readers

Librarians at Haynie Public Library in Prague announced the winners in their Summer Reading Program. The readers turned in a total of 122,057 pages read. All participants received prizes. Forest Bland was the grand prizewinner in the Elementary Reader age group. He received a 40” Saucer Tree Swing.

Chandler Chamber of Commerce meeting

The monthly Chandler Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Route 66 Interpretive Center. The caterer will be Big Willy’s. A representative from the Lincoln County Health Department will update attendees on the health of Chandler and Lincoln County.