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2 - The Beckham County Record August 24, 2022 Hookstra Continued from page 2. Sayre man charged Stewart Dewayne Stewart was born with aggravated December 19th, 1944 in Borg- er, Texas to Lillie Pearl (Bussey) I could always tell that Kerry and Wilburn Dewitt Stewart. He understood that and had the passed away Thursday, August 18th, 2022 in Elk City, Oklahoma possession of same goal,” Laub said. Former Beckham Coun- at the age of 77 years, 7 months, ty Record Publisher Brad and 30 days. Spitzer added, “It would be Dewayne grew up in Erick, child pornography impossible to find someone Oklahoma where he attended school. At a young age Dewayne who covered sports the way helped on the family farm haul- he did.” ing hay and working the land. Sports reporting was a He could often be seen mowing talent that came to Kerry lawns around the town of Erick in the last twenty years. Al- The ECPD detective re- was focused solely on minor and always had a wave ora friend- though he began his career ceived the tip on July 29, juvenile boys throughout the ly gesture for anyone that he came in contact with. Dewayne also asa teacher, he devoted most 2022. parade and from different an- enjoyed collecting and trading pocket knives, socializing with family of his life to his most genu- Upon receiving the cy- gles,” the detective wrote. and friends over a Dr. Pepper and a pack of Trident watermelon or ine passion and calling — bertip report, the detective cinnamon gum, and being an avid University of Oklahoma fan. reportedly discovered fifteen ‘The detective alleged that sharing the Gospel of Jesus Hes preceded by his parents and 6 siblings. Christ. files uploaded a month prior Witten then took screenshots Dewayne is survived by his sister-in-law, Letha Stewart, Erick, In addition to pastor- that had been flagged as con- from the video of individual OK; nieces, Lanette Resor, Erick, OK and Melissa Underwood, Le- taining “apparent child por- juveniles and then photo- ander, TX; nephew, Bryan Stewart, Erick, OK and a host of nieces, ing at multiple churches nography images.” shopped his own body and nephews, other relatives and friends. throughout the years, Kerry ‘Alegal search warrant was genitalia next to them. utilized his vast knowledge issued for the cell phone num- of the Bible to create a week- ber in the cybertip. On August 15, the detec- ly column called “Parson to Person.” ‘The suspect was positive- ly identified as Andrew Mi- tive met with Witten in Sayre. Witten allegedly con- Bartlett Andrew Witten In his honor, Beckham chael Witten by searching the fessed to sending and receiv- Carol Jo Bartlett was born County Media will re-print phone’s content. ing videos of and pictures of January 25th, 1945 in El Paso, By Shonda Little past columns illustrating The identification was ‘Texas to Mary Evelyn (Freeman) Kerry’s faith and devotion to children, which reportedly and Henry Edward Stephenson. made through of picture of others. ‘A 24-year-old Sayre man included children aged from She passed away at her home Witten’s identification card south of Elk City, Oklahoma on is being held in the Beckham A memorial service for that he reportedly captured toddlers to teenagers and Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at Kerry will be held on Au- County Detention Center on and a screenshot of the facil- were “mostly all in a nude the age of 77 years, 6 months and gust 27 at 11 am at the First a $100,000 bond after be- ity in Sayre where he was cur- state of dress.” 19 days. Christian Church in Sayre. ing charged with aggravated rently living. Witten’s phone alleged- Carol moved with her parents A graveside service is sched- child pornography after an The detective allegedly ly contained 879 videos and from El Paso, Texas to Pawhus- Elk City Police Department ka, Oklahoma. She attended and uled got August 31 in Ansley, found live video recorded from the Sayre High School photographs of “sexually ex- graduated from Pawhuska High Nebraska. detective received a cyber- School in 1963. Shortly after Cherishing in Kerry's tip report from the Internet Alumni Parade on April 16, plicit child pornography.” graduation she was married to Crimes Against Children 2022. A future court date for John Carl Bartlett on June 3rd, memory are his wife Reneta 1963. After their marriage they and son Kyle. Task Force. “The video footage taken Witten has not yet been set. made their home in Pawhuska and Carol helped her parents in the family owned filling station and convenience store in Pawhuska, = Oklahoma. In 1982 they moved to Burns Flat, Oklahoma and later to Elk City where they resided and made their home. Carol worked for K-Mart and also Walmart for many years and even after John’s passing she continued to be a dedicated employee. She enjoyed growing gardens every year, shopping and finding good deals, and traveling back home and different places especially Branson, Mis- souri. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; sister, Evelyn Abernethy. Carol is survived by her 2 sisters, Mary Ann Young, and Connie Stephenson and their families; her companion, Stoney Batey, Elk City, OK; long time friend, Connie Evans, Elk City, OK anda host of other relatives and friends. Hookstra Kerry Paul Hookstra passed into eternity unexpectedly at Great Plains Regional Hospital in Elk City, Oklahoma, at the age Shooter to reach out to him at the Elk of 74 on August 14, 2022. instructed teachers and City Police Department. Hes survived by his wife Re- staff upon items in the “I did want to say that it netta Hookstra of Sayre, Okla- room that could be used Continued from page 1. is a hard step to talk about homa, and his son Kyle Hook- for the protection of stra of Little Rock, Arkansas. the children and them- these types of things because He's preceded in death by his selves. Courtesy photo. However, BCM will nobody wants to think about parents Paul and Hazel Hooks- broadly confirm that edu- the bad or even want to pre- tra of Ansley, NE, his brothers Keith Hookstra of Stanton, NE, The Beckham County Record cators and school employ- ees were taught how to best pare for the bad. But these and Kevin Hookstra of Vici, OK, (Successor to the Sayre Record and Beckham County Democrat) schools need to be com- andhis son Kip Hookstra of Por- respond and utilize typical mended for wanting to pro- tales, NM. (ISSN 2575-3193) classroom items in their de- Kerry was born November 5, tect their children that go to Personnel fense and safety. school every day and equip- 1947, in Loup City, NE, to Paul and Hazel Hookstra. He graduat- ed from Ansley High School in 1965, and followed with attending Josh Umholtz... . Publisher Detective Weygand also ping their teachers with how the University of Nebraska and graduated with a teaching degree. emphasized that Elk City to deal with the evil that is Further educational pursuits took him to Platte Valley Bible Col- Production Manager EMS and other first respond- lege, Gordon-Conwell Seminary, Pacific Christian College (Master Staff Writer ers are trained to respond brought in their direction. of Divinity), and Abilene Christian University (Master of Divinity). ‘The true first responders are _-Sports/Reporter with local law enforcement. ‘Though teaching was his initial pursuit, holding teacher posi- the teachers because they are Advertising Representative “Should this ever happen, tions in Morrill, NE, and Homer, AK, it was as a minister that he the ones already on the scene spent most of his life. He was ordained as a preacher in January ‘we want to ensure parents Rose Cummings. that EMS will be going in when something goes wrong. 1977 at the Church at Bryant, Scottsbluff, NE, and retired from Gail Pritchard . Law enforcement, fire, and full-time ministry in 2017. with us, at the same time, During that time he served in independent Christian Churches Contributors to give life-saving treatment Ems are the secondary re- in Sutton, NE; Carmen, OK; Scott City, KS; Bayard, NE; Welling- Barbara Brinkley sponders. These teachers all ton, TX; Erick, OK; Downs, KS. In retirement, he also filled the Eddie Tom Lakey. to any student or adult who may have been injured,” took the time and dedication pulpit for multiple churches. Kerry deeply felt that one ofthe best in these trainings and are ways he could show the love of Christ was through his involvement Weygand stressed. in his local community. He could often be found drinking coffee ‘The Beckham County Record (USPS 004097), is published weekly by Beckham County Media, 112 East Main Street, Sayre, OK 73662-2212, Detective Weygand also serious about protecting ev- with friends, actively participatingin Lion’s and Rotary Clubs, and Annual subscription rates are $35.00 (including tax) for Beckham County. encouraged any other area eryone’s children,’ Weygand visiting neighbors and friends. Anywhere else in Oklahoma and other states, $40.00 (including tax). schools wanting this training added. His love for local school sports teams also was extremely evi- Digital subscriptions are available at www,beckhameountyrecord.com. dent anda great source of pride for Kerry. He parlayed this passion Digital rates are $35.00 (including tax) annually. Periodicals postage is into journalistic endeavors writing sports stories in several news- paid at Sayre, Oklahoma 73662. papers for countless games and matches. His articles often gave Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon, 1 t04 pm., recaps and summaries for student athletes who otherwise may Monday through Thursday well have gone unrecognized. Throughout his life, Kerry excelled at Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon making friends, retention of details and names, having a positive ‘The deadline for news and ad copy is Friday at noon. outlook on most any situation, and filling a potluck plate. Hiis life was also marked by his enjoyment of many things, but Blk City Office: perhaps most of all he enjoyed the Nebraska Cornhuskers, clear- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 ance racks, puns, talking to strangers, moderating academic bowls, 580-928-5540 Get more business anda reason to drive somewhere. OKLAHOMA wowbeckhameountyrecord.com Fi His presence, laugh, and joviality will be greatly missed. PRESS email:[email protected] in 2022! Amemorial service is scheduled for August 27th at 11am at the ASSOCATION POSTMASTER: First Christian Church in Sayre, OK. A graveside service is sched- Please send address changes to: Call 580.928.5540 uled for August 31st at 11am at Ansley Cemetery in Ansley, NE. In The Beckham County Record 112 East Main Street, Sayre, OK 73662-2212 lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Hands of Compassion, 1255 Royal Dr, Papillon, NE, 68046. The family would like to send to place your next ad! their heartfelt thanks for the outpouring of love during this time of grieving