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2- The Elk City News December 23, 2023 Christmas Round Continued from page 1. TOWN aresessesionmenbensipte see the 2024 lineup of produc- December 24 tions. Go to www.rcct.org to Giannis purchase tickets and see what else is happening at the the- atre. Christmas Eve Services, EC United Methodist Church, 5-11PM. December 25 Christmas Day Chess Club, Carnegie Li- brary, 6-7PM. Free Community Christ- mas Dinner, Western OK Family Care Center. Con- vention Center. Emily Barnes December 31 New Years Eve January 1 Nelson Brasuell New Years Day Nelson was born Decem- ber 20, 1966 in Lawton, OK to January 6 Henry Ray Brasuell and Barba- Southwest Okla Show Pig ra Ann Brasuell. Nelson passed away on December 18, 2023 Series, Convention Center in Amarillo, TX surrounded by Barn. loved ones. Nelson Owned the Carter Cafe, in Carter Oklahoma for Western OK Bulls Basket- many years where he worked ball vs. New Mexico Bull with his family. He enjoyed rac- Snakes. Arrowhead Cen- ing cars, music, cooking and ter, 6PM-7PM. Gini and Jeff Smith spending time with his family. Especially his grandbabies who he would do anything and ev- January9 erything for. Nelson is preceded in death EC Leadership Hall of Nelson was loved by those by his parents Henry and Bar- that knew him and he loved Fame Reception & Induc- his community in Carter just as bara Brasuell, and Brother Troy tion. 5PM-6PM, Pioneer much. Brasuell Center. One thing about Nelson Heis survived by his Daugh- is he loved his daughter's, his ters, Rachael Black and Desiree strongest motivation in life was Brasuell; Brothers, Ray Brasuell Chess Club, Carnegie Li- to provide the best life he could and Crystal Thompson, Paul brary. 6PM-7PM. for them. Through every medi- Brasuell, Mike Brasuell and Mel cal obstacle he has been faced Brasuell and Larry Brasuell; Sis- January 13 with over the last 20 years, he ter, Mary Brasuell; Grandkids, Joy Moore made sure to win each battle for Garrett. Dye, Jr, Jamarques Western OK Bulls Basket- them. His body may have failed Dye, Michael Brasuell, Alayiah ball vs. Bossier Knights, in the end but his persistance Bailey, Jonah Bailey, Xavier never did. You can believe this won't stop him either and will Brasuell, Shauntez Brasuell and 6PM-7PM, Arrowhead Center. always be there with them in Wroyal Edmundson; along with spirit. countless neices and nephews January 15 Those who know Nelson, and his beloved dog Sassy. Martin Luther King Jr. know he can be a bit stubborn Funeral Serviceswill be held so stubborn in fact his response Friday, December 29 at 10AM Day to us telling him we loved him at the Carter Baptist Church was his favorite word “Dido” located at 106 S 2nd Street, Do you have an event or which in Nelson's language Carter, OK 73627. meant he loved us too. If you something else you would got the pleasure to be taught Viewing will be held Decem- like to share with the com- something by Nelson he would ber 27 12PM-8PM and Decem- munity in the Round Town say “listen and learn don't listen ber 28th 8AM -8PM at Martin Calendar? Email the in- and respond”. Did we always Dugger Funeral home located take that advice? Ofcourse not, at 600 W. Country Club, Elk formation for the event to but still good advice. City, OK 73644. [email protected] Kalyssa Staggs Kaydean Nalley ~ Send obituaries to [email protected] ElkCituNews (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Send address changes to PO Box 964, City, OK 73648, SUBSCRIPTIONS SCAN FOR MORE Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer Paid fo byt Oklaho INFORMATION $75\yearly Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director $50/six months Depa ast ABOUT No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director ’ Brevenaen ce Abuse eitcunce PREVENTION [email protected] Roudie Harbert.. CSR ‘Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the EFFORTS IN F, [email protected] ‘Center for Substance Abuse [email protected] Prevention, SWODA, and local Lisa Thompson coalitions.