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April 2, 2022 ESports Round Continued from page 1. Murray said. Town He went on to say, that for many students, it is the only April2 thing that motivates them to Great Plains Amusement keep their grades up and good Carnival, Ackley Park attendance at school. It may West. be the only thing some of the students belong to that keeps Southwest Farm & them engaged in their educa- Home Expo and Bull Sale, tion. “But it is a place for kids who Convention Center. don’t necessarily have a thing to belong to. For in- April 3 stance, in the first year one of Great Plains Amusement the kids that was in the Rocket Esports students at the eSports arena on the SWOSU campus during competition. Courtesy photo. Camival, Ackley Park League state championship, West. had a chronic absentee prob- thinking skills as well as deci- Hippocampus and the cerebel- an increase in the pre-enroll- This will be the second time lem. He was on the line about sion making skills. The stu- lum. It’s interesting, when you ment for the fall and is unsure Chase Warren and Andrew Southwest Farm & graduating and staying eligible dents are required to enter into think about those portions how they will accommodate Gordon will be competing at Home Expo and Bull Sale, all year, He got his credits, class discussions and complete of your brain. ‘The cerebellum state in Rocket League, while the added students. He is look- Convention Center. graduated, and now has a job. assignments for their grades. contains all of your fine mo- ing forward to going to state Aaron Frye has been state fi- For me, it was easy to do this, Murray also talks about the tor skills, and everything that and expects to have a couple of nalist in Fortnite. April 4 it is donating one Saturday a benefits that video gaming has you're going to be able to do state champions. Murray is married to Merritt CASA Volunteer Train- month of my time. That's not on the brain. with it. Coordination is the big Students who will be compet- ing begins. 213 S. Jeffer- a lot of time, and I don’t mind teacher, Erica, and they have “Harvard did a study not too one, and it actually improves ing at state are Chase Warren one son, Kannon. He has been son. doing it,” he added. long ago, and they took older your eyesight, as long as you're and Andrew Gordon in Rocket Popularity of the program is adults between 30 years old to not staring at it. Short term League, Chase Warren, Andrew at Elk City for the past six years April6 growing across the state with 60 years old and had them play memory was also a big one,” he Gordon and Lake Hargrove in where he also teaches physical GPRMC Health & Well- additional leagues being add- Super Mario 64 for 30 min- said, Locket League Trios, Aaron science and coaches wrestling, ness Fair - ‘Spring Into ed. Murray said they are in utes for five months. In those Murray believes that adding Frye, Brayden Leyja, Keaton along with slow-pitch and fast- Health’. 10 AM-4PM - the OKSE league and plan on five months, the study showed eSports has been a big ben- Twyman, and Chase Warren pitch softball. He is originally GPRMC Lobby. remaining with it. He went on that they increased in three efit for the district and would in Fortnite, and Brian Romero from Hinton and graduated to explain the curriculum for major parts of their brain, the recommend other districts to and Daniel Whitecrow in Super from SWOSU with a health April7 the class incorporates critical prefrontal cortex, the right start the program. He has seen Smash Brothers. and kinesiology degree. Merritt Cemetery Asso- ciation will have their an- As soon as school is out, ‘Jamie Swartwood gets the nual meeting at 6:00 pm in the Merritt High School Grant Grant will be on the go. She credit for where I am. She will begin practicing with the pushed me and encouraged me Dr. Glenn Millard Commons. Continued from page 1. Dr. Glenn Edward Millard OBU cheer squad, along with The cemetery is located when I needed it, Grant con- returned to his heavenly home practicing for the All State west of Merritt School on coach for giving her this oppor- games in Tulsa in July. on March 15, 2022. Glenn was cluded. amodel husband, dad, grandpa, BKE. 1130 Rd. tunity. She is a driven young and friend. He was also a devot- lady who maintains almost a April 8 ed servant, with over 40 years 4.0 grade point average, along Canute Prom, Conven- with working two jobs at PizzaSWODA celebrates National Public of ministry in the Methodist Church. Glenn was a part of the tion Center. Hut and Starbucks. Grant does Elk City community from 1976 this while diving from Sweet- water each day. Safety Telecommunicators Week to 1985 when he served at Elk City United Methodist Church, Glenn's caring, kind, and cheer- South Western Oklaho- patchers who handled 33,500 ful nature will be dearly missed. Betty Davis ma Development Authority (SWODA) and The Southwest calls in 2021. Across the nation in times Glenn was born on No- vember 5, 1933 in Bristow, Oklahoma Regional 9-1-1 As- of intense personal crisis and Oldahoma. He graduated from Betty Jean (Macklin) Davis Brett Hutson and one great Wilburton High School in Glenn's greatest accomplish- was born on November 22nd, grandson, Gabriel Davis John- sociation (SWOR911) are cel- ebrating the second full week community-wide disasters, 1951. After graduating from ments was his leadership dur- 1929 to Everett Dean Macklin son. the first access point for those East Central State College with inga tragedy, when the St. Paul and Ova Irene (Bowers) Mack- Betty's family left to cher- of April (April 10-16) as Na- seeking all classes of emergen- a Bachelor of Arts degree in church was destroyed during a fire on Christmas Day of 1991. lin. She passed away at her ish her memory include Jean tional Public Safety Telecom- cy services is 9-1-1. The local 1957, he was called by God to home in Elk City, Oklahoma & Harold Hutson, Jeff & Lisa municators Week to honor the the ministry and He spearheaded the construc- attended sem- tion and county emergency com- of a brand-new beautiful surrounded by loving family at Davis, Jimmy & Jamie Davis thousands of men and women inary at Southern Methodist the age of 92 years. and Vicki Davis. Her grandchil- who respond to emergency munications centers receiving University’s Perkins School of sanctuary, where his love and calls, dispatch emergency pro- these calls have emerged as the ‘Theology. He was ordained an devotion Betty went to school at Ar- dren, Brandi Hutson, Shonda to the church can still be seen. Glenn was then called nett and Sayre and graduated Hutson, Andy Davis, Brian fessionals and equipment, and first and single point of contact elder in the Methodist Church to serve as the Vice President high school from Sayre in 1947, Davis, Bailey Crosby, Lyndsay for persons seeking immediate in 1960. While at SMU, he was She attended college at South- Shedd, Celeste Davis, Jarrett render life-saving assistance to relief duringan emergency. student preaching in the small of for University-Church Relations Oklahoma City University. western Oklahoma State Uni- Davis, Taylor Davis, and Ty Da- the world’s citizens. southern Oklahoma town of versity where she obtained her vis along with their spouses. The SWOR911 region in- This week is sponsored by Terral, where he met his wife While at OCU, Glenn was di- teaching degree and her mas- Betty's great grandchildren cludes the counties of Beck- the Association of Public-Safe- Mary. The two were married on rectly ment involved in the develop- of Camp Cavett, a camp ters in education in 1974. Betty include, Cameron Marcum, ham, Blaine, Custer, Harmon, ty Communications Officials August 19, 1960. Together they for children with chronic ill- taught elementary school at Er- Celestea Holliday, Katelyn Hut- Kiowa, Roger Mills, and Washi- (APCO) International and cel- moved to Chickasha, as Glenn nesses. Glenn then retired from ick and Sweetwater for 27 years son, Merrick Hutson, Nikyla ta. These counties have 66 dis-ebrated annually. had been appointed to Christ the United Methodist Church retiring in 1992. Up to the end Smith, Jaden Marcum, Baylor Church. Next, Glenn served at in 2001. of her life, if a former student's Crosby, Jarren Johnson, Av- First United Methodist Church name was brought up she had erie Crosby, Briar Davis, Preslei Ronald Tucker in OKC, where they welcomed try, InDr.hisMillard 43 years of minis- led, baptized, at least one story about them. Hutson, Jaxton Shedd, Brodie their first child Todd Alan in married, and cared for people Many past students voiced that Crosby, Ivy Hutson, Bowen Da- Ronald (Ron) Wade Tucker 1963. Their daughter, Traci across this state he called she was their favorite teacher. vis, Jadie Davis, Keagan Hut- (78), Oklahoma City, passed Lynn, was born in Chickasha in home. Glenn was a powerful Betty was frequently seen son, Tatum Davis, Addi Tyner, from this life on March 26, 1966. storyteller, who mixed humor, at the kids, grandkids, and Mylie Tyner, Amber Cantrell, 2022, surrounded by his loved In 1976, the church called sincerity, wit, and meaning in great grandkids activities. She Trinity Ortega, and Sabre Orte- ones. Glenn to serve in Elk City where his preaching. His caregiving could drive the wheels off her ga as well as many other rela- Ron was born May 3, 1943, he was the Senior Pastor at Elk touched countless lives and his vehicles and continued to do tives and friends. to C.R. and Minnie Rae Tucker City UMC until 1985. The fam- thoughtful sermons influenced so until very recently. She had Funeral services will be in Sayre, OK. He graduated ily greatly enjoyed their years all who heard. many hobbies that included held Thursday, March 31, 2022 from Newcastle High School in in Elk City, where many great Inretirement, Glenn served gardening, scrapbooking, play- at 2:00 PM at the Sweetwater 1961. friends were made and both as Minister of Membership ing cards, and watching OKC First Baptist Church officiated He married Revonia Todd and Traci graduated high Care at St, Luke’s UMC in OKC. Thunder basketball games. by Greg Henson. Burial will “Jolene” Cowan on October school. Glenn had many great He also enjoyed leisurely time Betty was also a member of follow at the Sayre-Doxey Cem- 29, 1965 at Lake Creek Baptist memories of Elk City, which he with family, playing and watch- the First Baptist Church of etery under the direction of Church in Granite, OK. They talked about often. Youth group ing golf, and attending Sooner Sweetwater and taught Sunday Chris Whinery and the staff of had four children together, skiing trips to Colorado, where football games. He continued School for a number of years. Affordable Cremation Service- Ronda, Robert, Regina, and fun and fellowship abounded, to serve his community by She is preceded in death by West. Condolences can be made Robyn. OK, son Robert (Lisa) Tucker of were fondly remembered by the volunteering at Skyline Urban her parents; son, Johnny Davis; online at wwwaclassicfunerals. He joined the United States Guthrie, OK, three daughters, entire family. Glenn was also Ministries and as a trustee at grandsons, Gregory Hutson, com Air Force in January 1964 and Ronda (Craig) States of Shaw- proud of sponsoring dances for The OU Wesley. Throughout was honorably discharged in nee, OK, Regina Hobbs of Pied- the youth group and communi- his 88 years, he truly practiced January 1970. He graduated mont, OK, and Robyn (Max) ty at Elk CityUMC. During his what he preached, by serving “ElkCituNews from Central State University Rinehart of Newcastle, OK, one time in Elk City, Glenn met and others and leadinga life full of in May 1971 with his Bachelor's niece, Janis (Ronnie) Forbes of later ‘married’ Miss America, gratitude and love. in Business. He worked in real Eufaula, OK, grandsons Cord Susan Powell, during her wed- He has been reunited in estate and property manage- (Jessica) Tucker, Terry (Shel- ding ceremony in 1986. Glenn heaven with his parents Guy ment for 30+ years in the Ed- by) Tucker, Cody Tucker, Max was also a leader in many civic and Faye Millard and his two (USPS # 173-020) mond/Oklahoma City area. affairs in Elk City, including as sisters, Donna Sisson and Mary 580-225-3000 Ron enjoyed fishing, camp- Rinehart II, Rylan Rinehart, Chairperson for the Christmas McGowan. Heis survived by his Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC ing, gardening (known to his granddaughters Davi (Ken- Basket Fund and President of dear wife of 61 years, Mary; his 109 W. Broadway, El Ik City, OK 73644-4736 neighbors as the “vegetable neth) Ruth, Cara (Christopher) the Elk City Kiwanis Club. He two children and their spouses, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 man”), and spending time with Clement, Kressa Hobbs, Kenna was a member of the Board Todd and Dawn Millard and his children, grandchildren, Hobbs, and Reynolds Rinehart, of Directors of New Horizons Traci and Ron Buckley; and his POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 and great-grandchildren at the numerous great-grandchildren, Community and Health Ser- four grandchildren, Jami Buck- family farm. He never met a several cousins, extended fam- vices for an eight-county area. ley, Cole Millard, Kaylee Buck- stranger, as he always hada sto- ily and alot of friends. Next, Glenn became the ley, and Ely Millard. SUBSCRIPTIONS Josh Umholtz....Publisher ry to tell, joke or funny comic to Visitation will be held from minister at St. Paul UMC in Muskogee from 1985 to 1995. ‘The service will be held at St. Luke's United Methodist Deliverd by mail: Shery! Ponee....Staff Writer share, always hada smile on his 48 pm. Friday, April 1, 2022 He was awarded an honorary Church in OKC on Tuesday, $75/yearly face, and was beyond generous at Matthews Funeral Home April 5 at2 pm. Donations may $50/six months Neva Pyatt....Advertisig Director and kind. He loved big in his Edmond, OK. Services will be degree of Doctor of Divinity from Oklahoma City Univer- be made to Skyline Urban Min- Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director ‘own way. held Saturday, April 2, 2022, at sity on May 10, 1986. One of istries or The OU Wesley. No refunds on subscriptions. He was preceded in death D’Ann Brasuell..Production Manager by his parents (C.R. and Minnie 10 a.m. at Matthews Funeral editor @ecdailynews.com Nahka King...SR/Delivery Tucker), sister (Judy Tucker) Home in Edmond, OK and a advertising @ecdailynews.com and nephew (Rick Tucker). graveside service will be held at Send obituaries to [email protected] He is survivedby his broth- 3:00 p.m. at Berlin Cemetery in classifieds @ecdailynews.com er Manford Tucker of Edmond, Sayre, OK (Roger Mills County). classifieds @ecdailynews.com