Big W for Meeker

There were 1.9 seconds left to play when the referee’s whistle sounded. The Meeker girls were ahead of Wellston by two - 48-46 - but now Wellston would get to bring the ball in on its own baseline. The game was stake, but there was a lot more on the line for the Lady Bulldogs. So much more.

Richard “Rip” Dawley

Richard Rhine “Rip” Dawley, 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his home in Chandler, Oklahoma. Rip was born on Thursday, March 28, 1929, in Beardon, Oklahoma, to Glen and Marie (Rhine) Dawley. He graduated from Beardon High School in 1947.

Kathryn Gouker

Kathryn Gouker, a life long resident of Meeker, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022, in Meeker, surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born on August 17, 1935 in Meeker. She was the daughter of Floyd Ule and Dora Mae (Walker) Welborn.

Teresa Jewel Wrenn

Teresa Jewel Wrenn was born October 26, 1960 in Davenport to Erbert Winston Wrenn, Sr. and Ostella Anajewel Sneed. She died November 28, 2022 in her home in Chandler at the age of 62. Teresa grew up and attended school in Davenport. As a child she attended New Zion Baptist Church of Davenport.

Billy Lee Hull

Billy Lee Hull was born May 29, 1936 in Meeker, Oklahoma to Alva and Irene (Allen) Hull. He passed away December 2, 2022 in Muskogee, Oklahoma at the age of 86. Billy grew up in the Meeker and White Rock area.

Rodney Dale Marshall

Rodney Dale Marshall passed away December 1, 2022 at the age of 49. He was born September 13, 1973 to Franklin and Teresa Marshall. He dedicated his work life to Hudiburg and was considered a walking GM parts number catalog.

Wilford Wayne Hackner, Sr.

Wilford Wayne Hackner, Sr. was born August 5, 1941 in Kansas City, Kansas to Robert and Natalia (Grant) Hackner. He passed away November 29, 2022 in Drumright, Oklahoma at the age of 81. Wilford grew up in Kansas City, KS where his mother and father inspired his musical passion at an early age.

Donald Miller

Donald Miller passed peacefully, surrounded by his wife, children and father, November 24, 2022. His care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Cushing. Donald was born May 20, 1971, in Kingfisher Oklahoma to Gerald D and Shirley (Stubblefield) Miller.

Turnpike case: guilty

A motorist who originally charged with a felony and two misdemeanors after he was arrested by a state trooper on the Turner Turnpike in Lincoln County has been found guilty and drawn a deferred prison term.

Meeker queen

Calista Treat, shown at left with escort Braxton Bussell, was crowned Meeker’s Homecoming Queen Friday night prior to the Bulldogs’ basketball game with Wellston. Photo/Brian Blansett