Janie Rattan (Harper)

Janie Rattan (Harper) entered Heaven on Sept. 3, 2022, at the age of 98. Janie was born Oct. 13, 1923 in Claremore, Okla. She was the eldest daughter of David Martin and Biddie (Ritchson) Martin, who preceded her in death. Janie has one surviving sister, Carol Alley.

Samuel Lee Coleman Sr.

Samuel Lee Coleman Sr., age 68, passed away after a long illness at his Davenport, Oklahoma, home on Aug. 31, 2022. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who loved him just the way he was. Sammy was born in Oklahoma City on July 15, 1954, to Billy Gene and Mary Francis Coleman.

Richard Scott Odle

Richard Scott Odle was born Sept. 20, 1972 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to Vicki Kay (Skinner) Akins and Ricky Leon Odle. He passed away August 28, 2022 at his home in Tryon at the age of 49. Scott grew up in Cushing where he graduated in 1990. He went on to become a welder in the oilfield.

Ouida Joyce Ross Lewis

Ouida Joyce Ross Lewis was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and great grandmother. She left this earthly life on Aug. 20, 2022, to be with our heavenly father and her beloved husband, Charles Lewis, who passed 2 1/2 yrs. ago. They had been married for 68 years.

2022 Stroud Homecoming Court

Shown above is the court for Stroud’s Homecoming, which is Sep. 9.

Trafficking charge dismissed

A felony charge of trafficking in illegal drugsfiledinLincolnCountyDistrictCourt against a Chandler man in February has been dismissed. The formal charge was filed Feb. 25 against Dean Zheng, 51, and a $20,000 warrant was issued at that time.

Museum mural

Famed mural artist Bob Palmer and his team from Palmer Studios painted a mural at the Lincoln County Historical Society Museum of Pioneer History on Friday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 3 as part of ongoing renovations in the museum’s Children’s Historical Resource Center.

Chandler 57, Stroud 9

Casmen Hill went over 5,000 yards rushing for his career and Chandler racked up 511 yards of total offense to take a 57-9 win over Lincoln County rival Stroud Friday night.

Prague 34, Meeker 12

Prague moved to 2-0 on the season, beat arch-rival Meeker, 34-12, and inaugurated its new turf field with a win Friday night. The Red Devils led 7-0 at the half and 20-12 after three periods, but pulled away in the fourth quarter.

Special meeting

Lincoln County commissioners during a special meeting recently, voted to accept the J&J settlement agreement. District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen, who is also chairman of the commission, stated that commissioners took the action following an executive session.