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January 3, 2024 News 2- The Elk City News Leadership Club Margie Richardson Continued from page 1. Continued from page 1. Margie Gayle Richardson passengers for Delta Airlines as a respiratory practitioner was born March 1st, 1947 in where he met his wife, Tiffany, Wellington, Texas to Louia and returning it to the Unit- who also works in respiratory. ed States. He was appointed He and Tiffany are foster par- (Guley) Roberts and Marvin to the Oklahoma’s Governor's ents to two children. Barnett, She passed away in Task Force on Aerospace Edu- Induction Another local musician, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on cation, appointed to Oklaho- HONORING Eddy, owns and operates Wil- Wednesday, December 13th, ma Aeronautics Commission, son Music in Elk City. His tal- 2023 at the age of 76 years, 9 the Governors’ Commenda- Bill Ansley ent as a lead guitarist precedes him, touring with Trader Price months and 12 days. tion for Outstanding Service to the State of Oklahoma, Bill Khourie with Capitol Records. He is one Gayle grew up in the Wel- being cited by the University Danny McClure of the three original Slim Pick- ington, Texas and Mangum, ins band members and believes Oklahoma areas. She attended Center at Tulsa for his com- TUESDAY, THE NINTH OF JANUARY it works well because they are school at Dodson, Texas where aw mitment to advancing lifetime all experienced musicians. learning through aeronautics TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY FOUR she was a part of the graduat- “Three of us have been on Vincent and husband, Steve, and aerospace education, was + RECEPTION + tour with bands, so I think ing class of 1965. Shortly after that’s a big part of the success. Lake Charles, LA; 3 grandchil- instrumental in the repeal of her schooling she was married the Commercial Space Act of Experience is the most import- and they lived in Wellington, dren, Derek Woods and wife, 1998, and being appointed as Hoeritatiry Room ant thing. All of us have played 1221 N Pioneer RB | ELK CITY, OK Jong term. Everyone is good,” Texas area where she began Shelby, Kamdon Woods, and the Director of the Oklahoma Jonathan Johnson; 6 great Space Industry Development + INDUCTEE PRESENTATION + Eddy explained. her family. In the late 60's she Authority. BETWEEN THE ELKETTES AND ELKS The County Place seems grandchildren, Drew Woods, BAsKeTBALL Games moved to Elk City, Oklahoma When Bill had any free PIONEER CENTER GYMNASIUM to be a constant for the band. Sage Woods, Hensley Woods, With the club's reconnect to where she made her home and time, he enjoyed attending the country music, Slim Pickins was married to Dale Foster. She Slater Woods, Evan Woods, University of Oklahoma Foot- and Seven Woods; her very best ball games and being an avid arship to the University of Danny has been a member of will be playing there usually once a month. They put out found employment with Fash- friends, Linda Finnell and Mi- OU fan. He enjoyed riding his Oklahoma to play football for the Masonic Lodge in Elk City ion Corner for 17 years and the Sooners. He was fortunate notices about when and where randa Kupka, 1981 Wide Glide Harley David- since 1974. His involvement they will be playing. later at Terry's Furniture Show- ‘The family suggest memo- son motorcycle, flying for plea- enough to be a part of the in the Masonic Lodge has in- Eddy noted that they are a room also for 17 years. She was sure, mentoring and teaching Sooners’ National Champion- cluded numerous community group of guys who love to play. a hard dedicated employee and rial donations be made to St. anyone who had an interest in ship team in 1974, events and activities, including They are older, more experi- Jude's Childrens Hospital or flying. Danny returned to Elk the presentation of Teacher of enced musicians who would her loyalty was second to none. the charity of their choice. Bill passed away on May City in the early 80's then be- the Year awards for Elk City rather play locally than travel- Gayle never formally retired, With the holiday's ap- 31, 2022. He was preceded gan teaching and coaching Public Schools for many years. ing across the state. Drummer but kept herself busy spending in death by his Father Wil- at his alma mater in 1988. Danny was also a volun- Hosie Moss is their promoter time with her friends and espe- proaching, the family has elect- liam and son Billy, who was a During this time, he spent and handles their bookings. ed to have services at a later teer firefighter for several He keeps the public notified ally her “little man” Tucker. 2005 graduate from Elk City countless hours devoted to years along with a junior high of where they will be playing. She is preceded in death by date. Arrangements are under High School, and also played Elk City Schools and the ath- Sunday School teacher and ‘They definitely have a follow- her parents; daughter, Amanda; the direction of Chris Whin- football for the Big Elks. He letic programs. He spent time choir member at First Baptist ing and devoted fans who sup- ery and the staff of Affordable brother, Marvin Barnett, Jr.; 1 is survived by his wife Karen, coaching football, baseball and Church of Elk City. Since his re- port them individually and as a daughter Lauren, and mother softball but is probably most sister, Sammi Edwards. Cremation Service-West. Con- tirement from the classroom, band. Marion Khourie. remembered for his football Danny has been an employee “We realize hiring enter- Gayle is survived by her fur dolences can be made online at Danny McClure...was born coaching duties. Danny was of the City of Elk City with the tainment isn’t an easy job. We baby, Tucker; daughter, Latresa www.classicfunerals.com on the ECHS coaching staff have a promotional CD that and raised in Elk City. He at- for the state runner-up team inspector's office. Preserving can be sent to entities who tended school at Elk City Pub- this town and taking pride in might be considering us for and state championship foot- Allen Graybill lic Schools his entire youth the aesthetics of this town has an engagement. Seven songs and graduated from Elk City ball team at Elk City in 1997 always been a passion of Dan- provide a sampling of our ren- High School in 1971, He was a and 1998. His middle son, Jay, ny’s, after all, this is where he ditions of popular old and new stand-out football player and was also a part of this team was raised and raised his own songs. Anyone in the position track star for the Big Elks and with his dad. Danny was also Allen Donnell Graybill, family. Danny’s three children to consider us can obtain one 81, of El Reno, Oklahoma was are carrying on his love for Elk by requesting a copy.” Moss All-Stated as a running back in named the Oklahoma Assis- football his senior year. Dan- tant Baseball Coach of the Year City and the school system. said, born October 25, 1942 in Elk ny’s football skills and speed in 1994. Football and baseball They are all raising their fam- To find out more about the City,Oklahoma. He is the son earned him a full-ride schol- were passions for “Coach Mac”, band, see them on Facebook of Otha Allen and Reta Dwend- and he was able to share those ilies in Elk City and work for under Slim Pickins, or call or lyn (Weir) Graybill. He went passions with his sons whom Elk City Public Schools. Jamie text 580-821-0095. They can to walk the golden streets of Round he coached for many years in both sports. Besides teaching is the principal at ECHS, Jay also be reached at slimpickin- is a high school history teach- sokeyahoo.com. Moss is the heaven on Wednesday, Decem- ber 20, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, history for many years, Danny er and head baseball coach contact for bookings. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma sur- Town was integral in implementing a for ECHS, and Kim is a school ‘They are a group of guys who love music and that is counselor at Elk City Elemen- what rounded by his loving family. mentoring program at Elk City keeps them going. The Allen graduated from Leed- January9 Middle School. This program tary. Danny's life has been de- talent they bring to any venue ey High School, Leedey, Okla- EC Leadership Hall of was developed as an outreach voted to the Elk City communi- or occasion is an experience homa with the class of 1960. He Fame Reception & Induc- for students and brought ty and Elk City Public Schools. that can only be found with then continued his education at in community members as He has always wanted the very their flavor of music. Not only Southwestern Oklahoma State of Richard and Tammy Dugger tion. 5PM-6PM, Pioneer best for this town, especially do they bring experience, tal- role models to mentor these University, Weatherford, Okla- and the staff of Martin-Dugger Center. students. This program was for the youngest members of ent, and fun to the stage, they homa where he received his Funeral Home in Elk City, Okla- recognized at the state level Elk City, the youth. He has im- are genuinely a great group of guys. bachelors degree and graduated homa. Chess Club, Carnegie Li- for its positive influence on pacted countless lives, most he in 1965. Cherishing his memory is brary. 6PM-7PM. students. Danny retired from never even realized. teaching in 2014 but then re- His first job brought him one daughter, Auda Jeannene turned to the classroom in back to Elk City, Oklahoma, Al- Trotter of El Reno, Oklahoma; January 13 Western OK Bulls Basket- 2017 and finally retired from teaching in 2021. He has not Jerry Downey len was employed by the Okla- homa Department of Trans- one son, Alden LeWarren Gray- bill of Edmond, Oklahoma; ball vs. Bossier Knights. completely walked away, yet, portation for thirty-four years 6PM-7PM, Arrowhead as he is still currently coach- Jerry Don Downey, 73 year in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. three grandchildren, Karla Car- Center. ing junior high fast pitch soft- old Woodward resident passed He went to work for Redland ter of Oklahoma City, Oklaho- ball for the Elkettes. He has away, Saturday, November 11, Community College in El Reno, ma, Wesley Graybill of Edmond, January 15 taught and coached thousands 2023 in Oklahoma City. Grave- Oklahoma as a college profes- Oklahoma, and Amelia Graybill of kids over his career, includ- side memorial services will be sor andat the Youth and Family Martin Luther King Jr. held at 2:00 pm Thursday, De- of Edmond, Oklahoma; one Day ing all three of his children. Services in El Reno, Oklahoma great grandson, Dwight Carter Anyone who played for him cember 28, 2023 in the May before retiring. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; remembers his hard-nosed, Cemetery. Arrangements are He was baptized at the two brothers, George Graybill Do you have an event or old-school style, but they also under the direction of the Bill- Church of Christ in Hammon, of Granburry, Texas, and Eddie something else you would remember how much he truly ings Funeral Home. Oklahoma. Allen married his Graybill of Buffalo, Oklahoma; like to share with the com- cared and wanted the best for Jerry Don Downey was best friend and soul mate, munity in the Round Town each student/athlete. He also Audine Morrow on August 19, two sisters, LaTrisha Harrell of born to Frederic Laverne and spent many years coaching 1966 at the Church of Christ Leedey, Oklahoma, and Twila Calendar? Email the in- his sons’ teams in little league Marjorie (Terry) Downey on in Hammon, Oklahoma. They Keck of Fairview, Oklahoma; formation for the event to baseball and soccer which September 4, 1950 in Sayre, celebrated fifty-five years of life and numerous other nieces, [email protected] spurred his love for coaching. Oklahoma. Don grew up in step son, Darren Groce and wife together. She preceded him in nephews, relatives and friends. Sayre and graduated from Sayre Jayme; brother, Clarence Vern death on September 5, 2021. Allen is preceded in death High School. Don was united Downey and wife Diane; sister Allen enjoyed researching by his wife, Audine (Morrow) rElkCituNews into marriage to Vicky Elaine Carolyn Downey Sloan and hus- genealogy, collecting coins and Graybill; one son, Dwight Gray- Baggs on May 27, 1983 in band Ron; six grandchildren, stamps. In his spare time he bill; his parents, Otha Allen and Arapaho, Oklahoma. ‘The cou- Cade Clark, Madison Bruner, liked going fishing, camping, Reta Dwendlyn (Weir) Graybill; ple then made their first home Nathan Bruner, Ryan Harlow, and being outdoors on the one sister, Sheila Barrick. at Foss Lake. They also lived in Jake Harlow, Evan Harlow; five (USPS # 173-020) farm. Allen was a member of Clinton, Oklahoma before set- Memorials can be made 580-225-3000, tling inWoodward. great grandchildren, Adalyn El Reno Church of Christ, El to the Oklahoma Medical Re- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Don worked as an oilfield Clark, Kaiser Clark, Miles Har- Reno, Oklahoma and the Rota- search Foundation in care of 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 consultant for 45 years. In ris, Haze and Asher Harlow; ry Club of El Reno, Oklahoma. Martin- Dugger Funeral Home, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 those 45 years he worked for, niece Shelley; two nephews, He enjoyed spending time with P.O, Box 707, Elk City, Oklaho- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Haliburton, Otis and Continen- Skipper and Jason; and other all of his family and friends and ma 73648. tal. He often enjoyed fishing relatives and friends. will be greatly missed by all whoWe invite you to leave a Hours: andhis yorkie, Berkeley. Spend- Tn lieu of flowers memorials knew and loved him. Mon - Thur 9-4 + Friday 9-12 ing time with his children and may be made to The Leukemia message of condolence, expres- SUBSCRIPTIONS Funeral services will be sion of sympathy or perhaps Deliverd by mail: grandchildren brought him the and Lymphoma Society with held at 11:00 am., Thursday, Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer most joy. share a memory of Allen at $75/yearly Neva Pyatt..Advertsing Director the funeral home accepting December 28, 2023 at El Reno www.martin-duggerfuneral- $50/six months He was preceded in death by the contributions or to the link Church of Christ, El Reno, Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director his loving wife, Vicky Downey, Oklahoma. Josh Basic will offi- home.com. No refunds on subscriptions. his parents, and his step son, https://diy.lls.org/fundrais- ciate. Interment will be held at ‘The family would like to elkcitynews @gmail.com Rodney Groce. ex/5099328 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December invite all that cannot attend to He is survived by two Remembrances may be 28, 2023 at Fairlawn Cemetery, watch the service live on Mar- elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com [email protected] daughters, Kim Downey Phil- shared online at wwwbillings- Elk City, Oklahoma. Services tin-Dugger Funeral Home web- lips, Dana Downey Harlow; one funeralhomewoodward.com have been entrusted to the care site.