Iva Joyce Leister

Prague resident Iva Joyce Leister passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at the age of 85. She was born July 19, 1935, in Sparks, Okla. to Ludy Leek and Iva Lee (Swaney) Neighbours. She graduated from Sparks High School in 1952 at the age of 16.

Betty Jean Seargent

Betty Jean (Clapp) Seargent was born January 1, 1934 In Oklahoma City. She passed this life October 10, 2020. Betty’s mom was Maudie (Freeman Clapp) Pugh. Betty loved her stepfather, Oscar Pugh from the time she was five years old.

Darla Lynae Melson

Darla Lynae Melson, age 62 entered her heavenly home Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born April 19, 1958 in Oklahoma City to Arthur C. and Alberta Roark. Darla was a kind caring soul, talented artist, who deeply loved her family.

Billy Cy Lakey

Billy Cy Lakey of Stroud, Okla., was welcomed into the arms of our Lord and Savior on October 12, 2020. Born in Pecan Gap, Texas to Leldon and Betty (Bloodgood) Lakey on October 14, 1949.

James Howard Ellison

James Howard Ellison, age 84, passed away with family by his side at his home in Mustang, Okla., on October 10, 2020. He was born February 6, 1936 in Tecumseh, Okla., to Troy Lee and Beulah Lola (Youngblood) Ellison.

Drug bust in Carney

What started as stop for an expired tag lead to a 2 pound drug bust in Carney. According to the affidavit filed by Carney Police Chief Jacob O’Donnell, O’Donnell observed a vehicle driving north on Highway 177 in Carney that had an expired tag on Friday, Oct. 2.

Meeker High School temporarily virtual

All Meeker High School students attended the three days of classes this week virtually due to COVID-19 concerns, School Supt. Jeff Pruitt said. There were only three days of class this week because of the annual fall break.

Miller added to Oklahoma Memorial

Lucky Miller, Mannford Police Chief and former Stroud Police Chief is one of 24 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be dedicated on the Oklahoma Law Enforcement Memorial. The 52nd Annual Oklahoma Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Service will take place Friday, Oct.

Lincoln County Republicans to meet Tuesday

Lincoln County Republicans will meet 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the courthouse lobby in Chandler. Discussion will be on the upcoming General Election and a report will be given on the state convention.

Wide awake

Monday afternoon, my nose was running like a candidate for public office. That and the sneezing fit that came later meant one thing: allergy attack. That happens this time of year, what with ragweed and dust making their annual statements.