Ralph Nelson Jones

Ralph Nelson Jones was born on the family farm, north of Chandler, Ok, on March 2, 1928.He died peacefully on September 19, 2024.He was the baby of 11 children born to the late Galen Iliff Jones and Pearl Wertman Jones.Ralph attended Banner School in a one-room rural schoolhouse until eighth grade.

Melvin Ray Peace

Melvin Ray Peace passed away onAugust 24, 2024, at home in Morristown, Arizona.Melvin was born February 16, 1939, on the family farm east of Rossville, Oklahoma to Helmuth and Ethel (Arrant) Peace.

Jeffrey “Jeff” Dean Webster

Jeffrey “Jeff” Dean Webster was born in Wichita, Kansas on June3,1953,andpassed away September 7, 2024, at the age of 71 at his residence in Chandler, Oklahoma.Jeff was born in Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas to his parents, Willis Harry Webster and Melva Belle (Hargadine) Webster.

Regina Lou Neal

ReginaLouNealpassedawayonTuesday,September 10, 2024, in Stroud, OK.

Mary Ruth Blaney

Mary Ruth Blaney, 91, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2024, in Prague, Oklahoma.Mary was born on August 3, 1933, in Kendrick, Oklahoma to Orville and Opal (Miller) Smith. She attended school in Davenport, Oklahoma. Mary married George Worrell Blaney Jr. on July 9, 1949, in Davenport.

Terrence Dwayne McPherson

Terrence Dwayne McPherson transitioned home to be with his Lord and Savior, in the early morning on September 8, 2024.

Stanley Zeek Hull

Stanley Zeek Hull, 87, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his home in Mannford, Oklahoma.Stanley was born on January 10, 1937, in Matoy, Oklahoma, to O.L. and Gracie (Nichols) Hull. He attended school in Matoy, finishing up his education at Wapanucka High School, Wapanucka, Ok.

Sophie Kay Elton

Sophie Kay Elton left this world on her own terms and entered her heavenly home on August 30, 2024, at the young age of 12 years old. Sophie was born on October 27, 2011, to Kathryn LaVonne (Elton) Schmidt in Claremore Oklahoma.

Mary Ruth Blaney

Mary Ruth Blaney, 91, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Prague, Oklahoma.

Meeker board of education meeting

Meeker Board of Education members this week approved the 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement and approved the FFA to attend the National Convention in Indianapolis, Ind.School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said the 2024-2025 Estimate of Needs totals $10,223,353.62.