James Henry (Jim) Salwaechter

James Henry (Jim) Salwaechter was born in Enid, Oklahoma, to Lewis Ernest and Marjorie E. (Bunyan) Salwaechter on December 30, 1928, and passed on April 4, 2024. Jim lived in Pond Creek, Oklahoma, until age five and then moved to Meeker for the remainder of his childhood.

Pauline Louise Whitnah

Pauline Louise Whitnah was born August 26, 1938, in Wellston to Georgeand Alvena (Kreig) Stein. She passed away April 6, 2024, in Edmond at the age of 85.A full obituary will be posted in next week’s edition of the Lincoln County News.

Bennie Kenneth Sanders

Bennie Kenneth Sanders was born in Estillfork, Alabama, on Saturday, December 25, 1937, and went to his Heavenly home on Thursday,April4,2024, in Stroud, Oklahoma.Kenneth served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy.Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife, granddaughter, parents and two sisters.

Phillip Avery Owens

Phillip Avery Owens was born May 15, 1975, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Ronald Crews and Brenda (Tackett) Owens. He passed away April 3, 2024, in Carney at the age of 48. He was a volunteer Carney firefighter.Phillip was preceded in death by his father, stepfather, sister and his grandparents.

Shirley Mae Elizabeth Spalvieri

Shirley Mae Elizabeth Spalvieri was born March 4, 1931, in Ashtabula, Ohio to Otto and Alma (Luoma) Alvari of Finnish descent.

Linda Carol (Gilbert) Hall

Linda Carol (Gilbert) Hall was born on June 1, 1943, to Lewis and Eva (Moore) Gilbert in Oakland, California.She went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.She attended Meeker High School. Once she had graduated she went to work for Allen Bradley – TDK.

Betty Ann George Dawley

On March 30, 2024, BettyAnnGeorgeDawley departed her earthly home. Upon her arrival in heaven, it has been confirmed, Mona Lisa’s smile is in fact the second most famous.Betty was born August 27, 1947, to Robert Allen and Anna Lois (Mullen) George.

Louise (Hall) Morgan

Louise(Hall)Morgan of Sand Springs gained her wings on Saturday, March 30, 2024. She was born on February 4, 1944, in Porterville, California to Joe and Lottie Hall.She attended Stroud Public Schools and was a devoted Tigers fan. She retired from AmericanAirlines after 20 years of service.

Major General Donald Forrest Ferrell

Major General Donald Forrest Ferrell, USAF, Retired, was born January 6, 1929, to Forrest Shea Ferrell and Theresa Cooper Ferrell in Oklahoma City. He died at his home in Chandler on March 15, 2024, surrounded by his family.He grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Central High School in 1946.

Ralph Jr. Jones

Ralph Jr. Jones of Stroud, Oklahoma, passed away on March 20, 2024, due to complications from a respiratory condition. Ralph was born April 25, 1942, in Carnegie, Oklahoma, to Ralph Leonard Jones and Belva Effie (Adkisson) Jones.Ralph attended Stroud public schools.