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2- The Elk City News News February 22, 2023 ring class for fathers. She be- Hays The current board mem- ic's pharmacist. ecutive director, the board and Round lieves that it is important for fathers to be a part of the fam- bers include Jason Jackson who serves as the chairman Hays also praised the many others who support Heart to volunteers who help keep the Heart would like for the com- Continued from page 1. ily, and learning to co-parent and Sherry Damron serves dlinic going, as well as help- Town the vision for the clinic has not is a tremendous asset for the as the treasurer. Other board ing the clients. Those include munity to meet Hays on Mon- child. members include Joshua Fer- Bobbi Atkinson, Kathy Frank- day, Feb 27th from 4 p.m. to February 22 changed. “Tam newat this, but out of rero, Anne Lambeth, Willie 6 p.m. Welcome Hays to her lin, Debra Gholston, Darlene Ash Wednesday “Tt was Donna German’s vi- sion in the present. One day I Morgan, Larry Parvin, Purcy James, William Pruitt, Patricia new role as she not only leads 34 clients, I think I have seen Walker, and Candelon Sloan. Riner, Rita Roskam, Rhonda the direction of the facility, one father that is coming to March 12 got a phone call from her, and Spring Forward Time she asked me to go to Okla- Client Services Director is Lin- Roper, Lora Wyatt, Terry Sei- the clinic, but I have not met but as she helps lead the lives homa City to Birth Rite. She them all, We have a great board da Pruitt. The clinic nurse is grist, Joyce Roberts, Carolyn of those who walk through the March 17 began telling me that she was of directors and they, too, have Mary Barnett, R.N. The medi- Thompson, Jennifer Simon, St. Patrick's Day thinking about opening a preg- a heart for this mission,” she cal doctor is Dr. Brad Whinery and Jamie Shockley. clinic's doors looking for a path nancy center. I remember the said. and Suzanne Keyes is the dlin- As the clinic gets a new ex- to their future family. March 22 word the Lord gave her that Beginning of Hameden she was going to build this, and trict III. The Fair Board Members are District I - Koby Cole, Kody ree she did. She was a great person, Livestock Show Harrold, and Monte Carlson; District II - Dillon Partain, Brandon Williamson, and Jeremy Justus, and District III - David Brinkley, April Fool's Day giving back. Over the course of the years, things have changed Continued from page 1. Cody Varnell, and Benn Kidd. April 2 to incorporate different things, Local Agricultural Education Instructors are Brian Sapp from Palm Sunday but the vision has remained,” given by the Beckham County Fair Board. The Sheep Showman- Sayre, Rick and Karie Dillinger from Elk City, Alexa Newman and Hays said. ship will be Awarded by Allen Club Lambs, and the Beef Show- Tim Herren from Merritt, and Jarod Lindenfelser from Erick. April One thing that Hays would manship Award will be given by the Beckham County Fair Board. The OSU Cooperative Extension Service Agents are Greg Passover like to implement is a mento- ‘The classes of animals that will be shown are swine gilts, Hartman and Bethany Boise. swine barrows, cattle heifers, cattle market steers, cattle pros- pect steers, sheep breeding ewes, sheep market lambs, goat does, Steve Lowry goat wethers, poultry, poultry market broilers, poultry-standard and Bantam chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys (non-market Judith Bollinger broilers), standard poultry, and Bantam poultry. Judith Ann (Lookingbill) Steve Lowry, 83, of Elk City, ‘The Beckham County Commissioners are Carl Don Campbell Bollinger was born on October ‘Oklahoma was born on Septem- in District I, Tate Finnell in District II, and Johnny Davis in Dis- 1, 1961, in Elk City, Oklahoma, ber 6, 1939 in Denver, Colorado. to Robert “Jack” Lookingbill, Sr. He is the son of Arland B. and and Judith “Jay” (Van Orsdol) Norma Myretta (Hager) Lowry. Lookingbill. After a tough bat- He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Great Plains Re- Art Major Returning to tle with advanced endometrial cancer, which she beat once, Ju- gional Medical Center, Elk City, dith passed peacefully from this Oklahoma. Steve proudly served our Northwestern; Classes life on February 5, 2023, at the University of Oklahoma Medical country in the Texas Army Na- Center in Oklahoma City. tional Guard from 1959 to 1961 then transferred to the United Set for Fall Judith grew up in Carter, Oklahoma, and graduated from States Army Reserve and was Carter High School in 1979. After honorably discharged on Febru- After 36 years, Northwest- thankful for the donor that was high school, she went on to at- ary 1, 1965. ern Oklahoma State University able to support Northwestern tend Sayre Junior College and then Southwestern Oklahoma State He married the love of his life, Bette Jean Adams on August again will be offering courses and our endeavor to elevate the University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in En- 31, 1960 in Wichita Falls, Texas and to this union three daughters leading to a major in visual visual arts program. The major glish and Art Education. After college, Judith began her teaching were born. arts. gives us the ability to prepare career at Carter Public Schools. She then taught junior high lan- Steve was the owner and operator of Lowry Refrigeration Classes for the Bachelor students to enter the work- guage arts at Sayre Public Schools until she began teaching at Mer- for forty-two years and Lowry Ice Company for several years. He of Arts in Visual Arts degree force within the creative realm rit Public Schools in August 1989. During this time, she also began enjoyed being a member of the Spokespinners Motorcycle Club, will begin in Fall 2023. The de- and bring a higher emphasis to work on her Master's degree, commuting to Weatherford for night vacationing in Jasper, Colorado, watching westerns, and riding gree program falls within the art in northwest Oklahoma.” lasses. Judith taught high school English, Spanish, literature, and motorcycles. Steve was a member of the First Baptist Church, Elk eighth grade art at Merritt until she retired from teaching in 2017 City, Oklahoma. School of Arts and Sciences in ‘The approval of the new vi- after over thirty years in the classroom. In his past time he could be found tinkering in his shop and the Reichenberger Department sual arts major is the result of Judith was a devoted teacher and loved her students like they could fix anything. Steve loved and included his family and grand- the hard work of many people of Fine Arts, which houses the were her own. She was known for getting to know her students children in everything he did and will be missed by all who knew Visual Arts program. and the continued support of and loved him. outside the classroom—learning about their struggles and goals Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February “We are excited to move the Wisdom Family Founda- and going the extra mile to support and push them to their full po- 21, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Elk City, Oklahoma. Rev. Duncan forward with our visual arts tion, which was instrumental tential, even long after they had graduated. When not in the class- Blackwell will officiate and Rev, Danny Ringer will assist. Interment major,” Dr. Bo Hannaford, uni- room, you could find Judith coaching the Merritt academic team at See Classes page 8. will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Elk City, Oklahoma. Services have versity president, said. “We are acompetition across the state. She was fiercely competitive, earned been entrusted to the care of Richard and Tammy Dugger and the multiple conference “coach of the year” titles, and led the academic staff of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. team toa state title. She was also a lover of high school basketball. He is survived by his wife, Bette Lowry of Ell City, Oklaho- For many years, she was a fixture at the scorekeeper’s table, where ma; three daughters, Lori Atteberry and her husband, Charlie of Elk City, Oklahoma, Lisa Flewelling and her husband, Jan of Little Elm, Texas, Lana Schneberger and her husband, Russell of Elk City, Allen Wright she kept clock for thousands of basketball games and cheered on the Merritt Oilers and other Western Oklahoma teams. After retiring from teaching, Judith continued her service Oklahoma; eight grandchildren, Tiffany Shelton and her husband, Allen Justin Wright, 80 of to children, joining CASA of Western Oklahoma as Advocate Co- ‘Andy of Elk City, Oklahoma, Lindsay Abila of Pilot Point, Texas, ordinator. Judith was lucky to have found a second professional Bossier City, Louisiana was born Tara Price and her husband, Josh ofElk City, Oklahoma, Tina Smith passion after a full career with her first. At CASA, Judith worked of Rockwall, Texas, Heather Smith of Dallas, Texas, Sara Smith of on November 13, 1942, at Sac- ramento, California to Edward tirelessly with deprived children and their families, ensuring that Dallas, Texas, Ethan Schneberger and Lexi Schneberger both of Elk the children were safe and cared for, and in the best circumstanc- City, Oklahoma, nine great grandchildren, Tayte, Aubry, Cynthia, Richard and Gladys Blanche (Al- es, helping guide the parents toward family reunification. She also Eli, Lowry, Lily, Lucy, Johnny, and Bonnie; two sisters, Linda Sue len) Wright. He went to be with Wray of Elk City, Oklahoma, and Beth Gowdy of Amarillo, Texas. his Lord and Savior on Saturday, helped train numerous CASA volunteers who continue this im- Steve is preceded in death by his parents, Arland B. and Nor- January 21, 2023 at Bossier City, portant work today and will do so into the future. Judith ended her ma Myretta Lowry; one brother, Kent Lowry; and one sister; Ar- Louisiana. professional career working with her son, Jason, in his law office. letta Trout. Justin attended Elk City Judith’s contagious smile, laughter, and joy for life and the Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the High School, Elk City, Oklaho- simple things many of us take for granted was noticed and admired Elk City Meals on Wheels in care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, ma and graduated with the class by all. She had an adventurous spirit and loved traveling the world, PO. Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. of 1960. He was the manager trying new cuisines, and learning about and experiencing new cul- We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of Gibson in Elk City, Oklahoma tures, She was never afraid and was always up for trying most any- of sympathy or perhaps share a memory of Steve at www.mar- and Clinton, Oklahoma. He then a thing at least once. tin-duggerfuneralhome.com. managed TG&Y in Altus, Oklaho- She loved her friends and family fiercely. Her children, Jason ‘The family would like to invite all that cannot attend to watch ma and Lawton, Oklahoma. Justin attended Southwest Baptist and Jacy, were the center of her world, and in her view, her greatest the service live on Martin-Dugger Funeral Home website page. Theological Seminar in Fort Worth, Texas. He lovingly served as accomplishment. She was a beautiful soul, serving as teacher, ad- a Baptist Church Pastor in many communities including Butler, vocate, confidante, protector, steadfast supporter, wise counselor, Oklahoma, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dill City, Oklahoma, and Sterling, friend, mother, and partner. She was so much to so many, and the Email your Oklahoma. her impact on the lives of all she encountered is truly immeasur- Justin married his best friend, Beverly Ann (Festervan) on able. Judith was strong in her faith and attributed her strength and “Letter to the Editor” to July 6, 1994 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Justin loved OU football, basketball and softball. He espe- peace throughout her battle with cancer to God’s love and support. Judith is preceded in death by her mother, father, grandpar- [email protected] Gially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. ents, and several close friends and relatives. She is survived by her Memorial services will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February son, Jason Bollinger, and partner, Trey Shropshire, of Oklahoma 11, 2023, at the First Baptist Church, Elk City, Oklahoma. Rev. Tim City; daughter, Jacy Maddox, and husband, Dallon, of Cordell; rElkCituNews Tutton will officiate. Interment will be at Fairlawn Cemetery, Elk grandchildren, Demi and Daxxon Maddox of Cordell; her partner, City, Oklahoma. Services have been entrusted to the care of Rich- Paul, of Bristow; brother, Robert Lookingbill, and wife, Gina, of ard and Tammy Dugger and the staff of Martin-Dugger Funeral Mangum; and brother, John Lookingbill, and wife, Sherry, of Al- Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. tus; along with a host of other relatives, friends, and her “kids’—all Justin is survived by his wife, Beverly Ann Wright of Boss- her many students and “CASA kids” whom she considered her own. (USPS # 173-020) ier City, Louisiana; one daughter, Kelli Dawn Dillingham and her It will come as a surprise to no one who knew her that even 580-225-3000, husband, Tony of Jenks, Oklahoma; one son, Alllen Richard Wright after passing from this life, Judith continues her purpose of teach- ing and serving others. She elected to donate her body to science, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC and his wife, Linnea of Edmond, Oklahoma; one bonus daughter, where it will be studied by medical students, used for research, and Susan Katherine Linkins and her husband, Scott of Texarkana, Tex- 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 hopefully, used toward finding cures for diseases like the one from Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 as; a special nephew, Scott Burke of Texarkana, Texas; one sister, which she suffered. Janeta Beth (Wright) Harrel and her husband, Eddie of Elk City, ‘Oklahoma; his special lifetime friends, Jerry Reed and his wife, Pat Services celebrating Judith’s life will be held at 3:00 pm on Fri- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 day, February 17, 2023, at the Van Orsdol Family Cemetery, 26671 of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; four grandsons; four granddaughters; two great grandsons; and many other relatives and friends. S. 321st West Ave, Bristow, OK 74010, and at 12:0 noon on Sat- SUBSCRIPTIONS dosh Umholtz....Publisher He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Richard urday, February 18, 2023, at the United Methodist Church of Elk and Gladys Blanche Wright; grandparents, Willand Kate Allen, and City, 720 W. Country Club Blvd, Ell City, OK 73644. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce... Statf Writer Edmon and Susie Wright. In lieu of flowers, Judith’s family respectfully requests dona- tions to either of the following in her name: Scoiee manths $75/yearly Neva Pyatt...Adverising Director Memorials can be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Judith Bollinger Memorial Scholarship Fund Home, Monroe, Louisiana in care of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, No refunds on subscriptions. | Zatle Eakins..Adversing Director PO, Box 707, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. 1207N. Illinois St D’Ann Brasuell....Production Manager We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of Weatherford, OK 73096 elkcitynews @gmail.com sympathy, or perhaps share a memory of Justin at martindugger- Nahka King...CSA/Delivery funeralhome.com CASA ofWestern Oklahoma [email protected] RO. Box 485 [email protected] Hours: ‘The family would like to invite all who cannot attend to watch Mon - Thur 9-4+ Friday 9-12 the service live on the Martin-Dugger Funeral Home website. Weatherford, OK 73096