Lincoln County News

Prague 4H wins first

Prague 4-H members attended the Big 5 Livestock Judging Contest held last month in Luther, Okla. The team won first place at the event. Team members are Seth Pruett, Molly Pruett, Connor Imhoff and Tatum Smith. Connor was the 3rd High Individual in the contest.
In the books: Chandler rodeo

In the books: Chandler rodeo

In the books: Chandler rodeo

Agra calf roper Carson Brown, above, calls for time after tying his calf in the Chandler Open Rodeo Saturday night. The 81st version of the rodeo took place Friday and Saturday, with the royalty being crowned on Saturday.

Schools plan to be back in class

As the 2021-2022 school year begins, administrators are taking measures to help students, teachers and support staff return to a safe environment.

Commissioners divvy up bridge, road money

Lincoln County Commissioners this week voted unanimously in determining the breakdown of how County Bridge and Road Improvement funds will be divided.

Town Talk

Town Talk along with the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25th at the Stroud Cemetery. There will be a short program and a 21-gun salute to honor our deceased veterans.
Darlene Hixon

Darlene Hixon

Darlene Hixon

Darlene Hixon was born to James “Jim” Leo Hixon and Carol Hicks on May 17, 1960, in Cushing, Okla. She died Monday, July 19, 2021, in Tulsa, Okla., at the age of 61 years. Darlene, formerly of Lincoln County, worked as a receptionist at a doctor’s office. She was preceded in death by her father.
Anna “Sue” Parks

Anna “Sue” Parks

Anna “Sue” Parks

Anna “Sue” Parks, 83, of Meeker, passed away at her home, Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the New Hope Cemetery of Meeker. Pastor Dave Price will officiate.
Geraldine “Gerri” Smith

Geraldine “Gerri” Smith

Geraldine “Gerri” Smith

Geraldine “Gerri” Smith, long time resident of Chandler, Okla., passed away on July 20, 2021 at the age of 91. Gerri was born August 10, 1929 in Pauls Valley, Okla., to Wes and Mae (Ward) Pruitt. She married A.A.

Linda Jane (Buehner) Rhodes

Linda Jane (Buehner) Rhodes, 69, formerly of Chandler, was born to Frank Joseph and Matilda Mary (Gramc) Buehner on March 8, 1952, in Geneva, Ohio. She died Sunday, July 18, 2021, at her home on Grand Lake.
Mark Kevin Watkins

Mark Kevin Watkins

Mark Kevin Watkins

Mark Kevin Watkins was born October 27, 1961 in Shawnee, Okla. He entered his eternal home July 17, 2021 at the age of 59. Mark grew up in Meeker where he graduated from Meeker High School in 1979. He then attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University on a baseball scholarship.