Robert James Broughton

Robert James Broughton, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Robert was born on Sunday, June 11, 1944, in Idaho Springs, Colorado, to Howard Nathan and Betty Ann (McGee-Bane) Broughton. He was a long-time resident of Chandler, Oklahoma. Robert made his career as a OTR truck driver.

Gary Wayne Shields

Gary Wayne Shields died on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 in Omaha, Neb. Born on March 16, 1954 in Stroud, OK, Gary was 68 years old. Gary was one of 11 children of Ralph and Winfred (Thomas) Shields. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Tommy, Jimmy, Phil, Fred, and Ricky.

Juanita Faye Stanfield

Juanita Faye Stanfield was born September 20, 1943 in Luther to James and Adella (Davis) Stanfield. She passed away October 21, 2022 in Wellston at the age of 79. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.

Maxwell Brooks Ricketts II

Maxwell Brooks Ricketts, II was born February 16, 1941 in Ashland, Kentucky to Maxwell Ricketts and Margary (Gee) Phipps. He passed away October 18, 2022 in Wellston at the age of 81.

Kenneth Wayne Criess

Kenneth Wayne Criess, 85, died on January 29, 2022. Wayne was born June 3, 1936 in Stroud, OK to Walter and Alzenia (Rainwater) Criess. Wayne graduated Stroud High School in 1954.

Ronald Marion Crews

Ronald Marion Crews was born on May 4, 1947 to Marion Ralph Crews and Velma Gentry Crews in Garden City, Kansas. Ron had two younger brothers, Steven and Gary Crews. The family lived in several communities including Seminole, Carney and Chandler.

TEACHER OF THE WEEK

Turia Richardson Hometown: Davenport College: UCO, Northeastern Degrees: Bachelor of Science, Master of education Years taught: 18 Years taught at Davenport: 18 Currently teaching: Junior high reading, high school reading, 8th-grade math, alegra II, computer science, yearbook Family: Son,...

County commissioners

Lincoln County commissioners this week heard a proposal from OSU Extension Office officials about a new building and utilizing ARPA funds to pay for it. Commissioners also approved a notification system proposal with Wave Plus System.

Town Talk

Let’s get together as a community and honor our veterans and activeduty members this year on November 12th. The American Legion Auxiliary and Town Talk volunteers are hosting the Andrew Sisters Trio Tribute on that date at 7:00 p.m.

District domination

Stroud pummeled Mounds, 46-14, Friday and moved to within arm’s reach of a district championship. The Tigers can clinch it with a win in one of their final two games, which are against Wewoka and Savanna, who have a combined 3-13 record for the regular season.