Fastpitch starts

Davenport softball head coach Heather Gaylord talks to her team after a combined high school/junior high scrimmage Monday night. Davenport kicks off its season Thursday at home against Maud.

LaDonna Irene Patterson-Gidney

LaDonna Irene Patterson- Gidney, 68, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.LaDonna was born on October 14, 1956, in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Donnie “Don” Odell and Alice Irene (Danker) Patterson. She grew up in Chandler and graduated from Chandler High School in 1974.

Florence Clarene Spaid

Florence Clarene Spaid, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday night, July 27, 2025, with her family by her side.ClarenewasbornonDecember 30,1938,inStroud, Oklahoma, to Charley Clarence “CC” and Veda Louise (Conallis) Hodge. She attended school in Stroud and graduated from Stroud High School in 1957.

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams

Jessica Marie (Wilson) Williams was born May 24, 1974, in Brea, California, to Mark and Georgiana (Elliott) Williams. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in her home in Wellston at the age of 51.Jessica was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.

Nathan Dean Miller

Nathan Dean Miller was born on April 21, 1951, and passed away on July 31, 2025, at the age of 74.Nathan voluntarily served in the army from 1969 to 1975, where he fought in the Vietnam War.He is preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and a brother.

Deborah Sue Culp

Deborah Sue Culp was born November 8, 1954, in Stillwater to J.R. Hudson and Judith (Deere) Hawkins. She passed away July 28, 2025, in Guthrie at the age of 70.Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 25 years, two grandsons and a twin sister.

David Marion Alsip

David Marion Alsip, 79, a lifelong resident of Chandler, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, August 2, 2025, in Oklahoma City.David was born on May 10, 1946, in Chandler to Jesse Marion and Zelda (Saulsberry) Alsip.

Rodeo royalty, results

Chandler Open Rodeo421total contestants $20,300 paid out, including $3,300 added money and $7,000 entry fees.High money winner receiving the custom spurs by Kirby Wanger - Justin Harrell Bareback riding: No qualified rides Ranch bronc riding: Broc Grist, 1st, 82 points, $550.

Pleas in conspiracy cases

Three of four defendants charged earlier this year with conspiracy have entered innocent pleas during their arraignments recently and one remains at large on an outstanding warrant.Two of those charged each have several prior felony convictions.