September 14, 2024 Issue, Page 2 of 12

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2+ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 The Elk City News The Foundation at GPRMC Announces Long-Term Goal to Raise $800,000 for West OK Cancer Center Elk City, OK - August 15th, deliver higher doses of radiation 2024- The Foundation at Great in shorter periods, reducing the Plains Regional Medical Cen- time patients need to spend in ter (GPRMC) is excited to an- treatment. This efficiency not nounce its long-term goal to only improves the patient's ex- raise $800,000 over the next perience but also allows the cen- five years to replace the current ter to treat more patients each linear accelerator at West OK day. Cancer Center. This vital initia- 4, Enhanced Comfort and tive aims to enhance the quality Care: The new equipment will of care provided to patients bat- come with improved patient tling cancer in our communi comfort features, ensuring that The campaign received a those undergoing treatment feel significant boost with the suc- as relaxed and supported as pos- cess of the 2024 “Evening at sible during a challenging time. the Derby” event, which raised 5. Attracting and Retaining $165,000 towards advancing ‘Talent: State-of-the-art technol- cancer care in Western Okla- ogy helps in attracting top-tier homa. This remarkable achieve- oncologists and radiologists, en- ment is a testament to the gen- suring that our community has erosity and commitment of our access to the best possible care donors, sponsors, and the entire close to home. Elk City community. ACommunity Effort Why Upgrade the Linear ‘The goal of raising $800,000 Accelerator? over the next five years is am- ‘The current linear accelerator bitious, but with the continued at West OK Cancer Center has support of our generous com- served our patients well, but ad- munity, we are confident that vancements in technology now we can achieve it. The Founda- Pictured are Elk City Intermediate students. Front - Jill Oliveria; Front row - Ambar Vasquez, lly Alegria, Landon Tyson, Jesse Hindbaugh, offer the potential for even bet- tion at GPRMC will be hosting and Victoria Redden; middle row — Malaiah Campbell, Ainslee Ely, Rex Morgan, Jose Perez, Amanoel, A’ Saigao, and n Romeriz; back ter outcomes. A new linear ac- a series of fundraising events, row - Jeremiah Chauncey, Eleanor Gilmer, Kayleigh Barnes, Alica Thompson, Amberlee Lenius,and Saul Cellis. celerator wil bring several criti- campaigns, and outreach efforts Elk City Intermediate Students Complete First cal benefits: to bring us closer to this goal. 1. Expanded Treatment Ca- “The success of our 2024 pabilities: With an upgraded Evening at the Derby event has machine, West OK Cancer shown us just how much our Session at STARBASE Academy Center will be able to treat a community values the impor- broader range of cancers with tance of quality cancer care.” greater precision. This includes said Corey Lively, CEO. “We more complex and challenging are committed to ensuring that cases that may have previously West OK Cancer Center re- The first of eight classes from in the fields of science, technol- This marks the beginning of a Burns Flat. required referral to distant fa- mains at the forefront of can- Elk City Intermediate School have ogy, engineering, and mathemat- two-month partnership between As Elk City students continue cilities. cer treatment, providing our successfully completed 25 hours of ics (STEM) through engaging and Elk City Intermediate School and their participation in the coming 2. Improved Patient Out- patients with the best possible “hands-on, minds-on” STEM in- interactive lessons including rock- STARBASE, with seven more weeks, the program is set to make a comes: The advanced technol- outcomes,” struction at the STARBASE Acad- etry, coding, and chemistry experi- classes of 5th graders scheduled to lasting impact on their educational ogy of a new linear accelerator For more information on how emy in Burns Flat. ments. These activities encourage attend the program. STARBASE journey while offering career tours allows for more accurate target- you can contribute to this life- STARBASE, a Department of critical thinking and teamwork, all operates 83. programs across the at the Western Technology Center ing of tumors, minimizing dam- saving initiative, please contact Defense-funded youth outreach making learning fun and im- United States, with Oklahoma be- and focusing on job opportunities age to surrounding healthy tis- the Foundation at GPRMC at program, aims to inspire students mersive, ing home to four sites, including in STEM related careers. sue. This precision leads to more (580) 821-5302 or foundation@ effective treatments, fewer side effects, and improved overall fogether, we can make a last- OBITUARIES patient outcomes. ing impact on the lives of those 3. Reduced Treatment Times: battling cancer in our commu- She is preceded in death by her Modern linear accelerators can nity. SUE ANN FLOWERS parents and one granddaughter, Jeannie Allen. Sue Ann Flowers was born In the early 1960's she obtained Sue Ann is survived by her 3 June 9th, 1936 in Boswell, Okla- her beautician license and with children, Robbie Allen and hus- homa to Pauline (Clifton) and that opened up her own beauty band, Kenneth, Elk City, OK, ‘Walter Orvil Flowers. She passed salon in Mustang, Oklahoma. Pam Hamman and_ husband, away Sunday, September Ist, Sue Ann continued to own and Ronnie, Shawnee, OK, and Roy 2024 in Elk City, Oklahoma at operate her own shop until the Alstatt, Oklahoma City, OK; 4 the age of 88 years, 2 months and mid 1970's. She later moved to grandchildren, Josie Bennight MISDEMEANORS 23 days. Durham, Oklahoma where she and husband, Jeremy, Yukon, State of Okla vs Kevin T Cooley DUI Sue Ann grew up in McAl- found employment with Roger OK, Jessi Caswell and husband, State of Okla vs James M Hall III Petit larceny. Trespass- ester, Oklahoma and returned Mills County as a book keep for Buck, Elk City, OK, Rhonda ing to Durham, Oklahoma where the county barn in Crawford, Sumpter and husband, Justin, State of Okla vs Kandra A Myers DUI her father was the superinten- Oklahoma. Sue Ann continued Shawnee, OK, Heath Hamman, State of Okla vs Kodie L Ross Public intoxication, Tres- passing dent. She graduated from Dur- with the county for over 8 years Shawnee, OK; 7 great grandchil- State of Okla vs David L Rupp Jr Abandonment of domes- ham High School in 1954 and retiring in 1998. After her re- Square Dancing, and spending dren;2 great great grandchildren; ticated animals on roadway shortly after began her family tirement she enjoyed quilting time with her family and friends. 1 sister, Loretta Lasley and a host State of Okla vs Michael E Mowry DUS with the birth of her children. with the Durham Quilting Bee's, of other relatives and friends. FELONIES grandchildren, Brenda, Mary State of Okla vs Michelle Pledger Domestic assault & bat- tery by strangulation State of Okla vs Zaiden Anderson-Garcia Assault & bat- JEWEL BARFIELD Ann, Donna, Julie, Mike, Bo, Krystal, Donnie, Lisa and Rusty; tery with a dangerous weapon Funeral Service for Jewel to Mary Ann “Molly” (Newton) several great-grandchildren; and State of Okla vs Donnell M Mullins Bringing contraband “Granny” Barfield, 99 of Sallisaw, Bettis and John P. Bettis and other relatives and friends. into jail formerly of Elk City, Oklahoma passed away on September 6, She was preceded in death by will be at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, 2024 in Vian, Oklahoma. Mrs. her husbands, Harold Roth and September 10, 2024 at Agent Barfield was a homemaker who Charles Barfield; two daughters, MARRIAGES, 6 DIVORCES Mallory Martin Chapel in Salli- saw, Oklahoma. Burial will be at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery loved arts and crafts, fishing and working in the yard. She was nominated for “Yard of the Year” Sharon Rhoden and Linda Hall; two sons, Garry and Michael Roth; her parents; two grand- in Canadian, Texas under the di- in Elk City. She attended church children, Regina and Marvin; MARRIAGE LICENSES rection of Agent Mallory Martin faithfully. and several brothers and sisters. Tytan Williams, Elk City - Hannah Rushing, Elk City Funeral Service, Inc. ‘Those left to cherish her mem- Viewing will be 10 AM - 8 PM. Jose Ramos Jr, Sayre - Dalei Grayson, Sayre She was born on November ory are one son, Harry Roth and daughter-in-law, Audrey Roth Monday at Agent Mallory Mar- Rusty Hawkins, Elk City - Samantha Black, Elk City 26, 1924 in Paden, Oklahoma Susanne of Sallisaw, OK; one of Akins community, OK; 10 tin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Cody Snyder, Elk City - Sarah Warren, Elk City beloved daughter, Judy; her par- VONNA JEAN GIBSON rElkCituNews Vonna Jean Gibson, 88, be- ong friends. In 1977, they moved ents, Berry Frank and Lela Stone; her four brothers, Atlas Stone, Willie Stone, Trilbey Stone, and loved mother, grandmother (af- to Moore, Oklahoma, where they Donald Stone; and her five sis- (USPS # 173-020) fectionately known as “Gammy”), continued to build a life full of ters, Ina Garner, Ona Stone, Elva 580-225-3000 and_ great-grandmother, passed love, family, and community, Jean Harless, Zella Irvin, and Rose Lee Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC away on August 28, 2024, with worked for the Oklahoma Blood Music. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 her daughter and son by her side. Institute in Oklahoma City from A combined memorial service Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Jean was born on May 22, 1936, 1983 until her retirement in 2003. for James and Jean Gibson will in Carter, Oklahoma to Berry Jean is survived by her daugh- be held at p-m. on Saturday, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Frank and Lela Stone. She was ter, Janet (Joe) Remis of Broken September 21, 2024 at the Cen- the youngest of ten children. Jean Arrow, Oklahoma, and her son tennial Memorial Chapel at the grew up on the family farm and and devoted caretaker, James D. grandchildren, Joey and Jenna Altus City Cemetery. Inurnment SUBSCRIPTIONS graduated from Highway School Gibson of Moore, Oklahoma. Ford, Jonathan and James Bryan, will follow services under the care Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer in Beckham County, Oklahoma She is also survived by her five Vincent, Lela, Violet, and Lilian of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home $50/ Yearly Print Only Neva Pyatt... Advertising Director in 1954. On July 2, 1954, she mar- grandchildren, Judy (Steve) Ford Canterbury, Gage Gabbart (Kait and Crematory. $60/ Yearly Print + Online ried the love of her life, James E. of Allen, Texas, Jami (Jon) Bry- Knott), Blayne (Alexus) Gabbart, LOWELL-TIMS FUNERAL $40/ Online Only Gibson. They resided in Elk City, an of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jenifer Kaiden Gabbart, Iylah Adams, HOME & CREMATION No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Kamowski....orn csR ‘Oklahoma until 1963, when they Canterbury of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Rhett Gibson; and two great- 1100 East Tamarack Road [email protected] moved to Altus, Oklahoma. Nina (Josh) Adams of McAles- great-grandchildren, Carter and Altus, OK 73521 elkcitynewsadvertising @gmail.com Tina Dobbs... .Delvery During the 1970s, Jean owned ter, Oklahoma, and Ryan Gibson Lilee Gabbart. 580-482-1233 ECNclassifieds@ gmail.com and operated Jean's Burger Sys- of McAlester, Oklahoma. She is Jean was preceded in death by 580-482-8583 (Fax) tem, where she made many life- further survived by thirteen great- her husband, James E. Gibson; her www.Lowell-Tims.com_