Events to honor former resident Ronald Crews

The state of Oklahoma will recognize former Chandler resident Ronald Crews on Oct. 21 in Chandler’s Tilghman Park. Family and friends will gather at 2:00 p.m.

Averie Rayne Gretlein

Averie Rayne Gretlein was born on Groundhog Day February 2, 2012 in Oklahoma City to Chelsea (Brewton) Ross and Skylar Gretlein. She passed away September 30, 2022 at the young age of 10. Little Averie had an infectious smile that lit up the room.

David Michael Toumbs

David Michael Toumbs was born December 16, 1947 in Dallas, Texas to Samuel David and Vivian Pearl (Duncan) Toumbs. He passed away September 24, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 74. Mike served his country in the United States Army which included a tour in Vietnam.

Deana McWhorter

Deana McWhorter, long-time Chandler resident, was born on May 10, 1957, in Chandler Oklahoma, and departed this life Friday, September 30, 2022, at the age of 65 years. Deana was the daughter of Bob and Lila Helm. She graduated from Chandler High School in 1975.

Randy Joe VanFossen

Randy Joe VanFossen passed away on September 28, 2022 at the age of 68. He was the oldest son born to Alfred and Juanita (Lovett) VanFossen in East Liverpool, Ohio on January 20, 1954. Randy grew up in Ohio and graduated from Beaver Local High School in 1973.

Stroud man dies in crash

A Stroud man died in a two-vehicle traffic collision in the city limits. Stroud Police Chief Clint Gaylord identified the victim who died in the collision as Randy VanFossen, 68. Gaylord reported that VanFossen had to be extricated from the 1989 GMC pickup he was driving.

Chandler announces Rotarians of the Month

Chandler Rotary Club recently announced that the September Student Rotarians are Makinlee Metheny and Laryssa Nunn. Makinlee Metheny is the daughter of Geoff and LauraMetheny.Shehasone younger brother, Maddox.