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2+ SATURDAY, JANUARY. 4, 2025 The Elk City News HONORED Dove has been such a bless- ing to me and my family! Director Hits Winning Production in ‘The Wedding Singer’ Continued from page 1 It’s one of my favorite things about Elk City! It’s not just a They offer dine-in and place to gather for a meal, it's in-store pickup and can be an experience every time I reached at 580-225-7028. goin there” ‘Their many customers con- ‘The tearoom was featured gratulated them on the ac- in Oklahoma Today for its complishment. Some of the charm and unique atmo- comments on their Facebook sphere. The menu offers sig- page included, “So proud of nature dishes as well as stable you both! Love The Coun- of lemon-pear gelatin square try Dove; “EC wouldn't be and famous French silk pie. EC without these two and The Country Dove Gift Country Dove;” “Such a spe- and Tea Room is also fea- cial place with very special tured in Oklahoma’ Route people;” and “The Country 66 Passport. MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Jason A Nolen Domestic assault & battery Sammy is played by Lexi Mosqueda. Cassidy Crabb as Julia Sullivan. Ashley Underwood plays Holly. State of Okla vs Albert Pena Jr DUI State of Okla vs Jose G Martinez DUI. DUS. TOC State of Okla vs Bryson D Frost DUI. No insurance. Leaving scene of an accident. Possession of paraphernalia OBITUARIES State of Okla vs David A Sutton DUI. TOC crafts and play games with FELONIES CHERYL SMITH them. She is preceded in death State of Okla vs Gavin C Vermillion Rape under age 14 State of Okla vs Kaleb B Harrison Obstructing an officer. Cheryl Delea Smith was where she obtained her Bach- by her parents, Jack Smith Domestic assault & battery born on June 14, 1959, to Jack elor of Science in Nursing, She and Jessie Delaplain; paternal State of Okla vs Kim L Broach DUI. Possession of parapher- and Jessie (Watkins) Smith worked as a Registered Nurse grandparents, Jack and Au- nalia, Carying a firearm in Ardmore, OK. She passed at several places throughout gusta Smith; maternal grand- State of Okla vs Rick D Dillinger Embezzlement on December 22, 2024, at her her nursing career, includ- parents, Jesse James (Bud) home surrounded by family at ing Sayre Memorial Hospi- and Willie Watkins; mother the age of 65 years, 6 months, tal, LifeSpring Home Health, and father-in-law, Carolyn and 8 days. Oklahoma Advantage Care, and Charles Smith; nephew, MARRIAGES E.DIVORCES Cheryl grew up in Ardmore Indian Health Services, and and attended public school Clinton Memorial Hospital. Daniel Smith; and sister-in- law, Tina Smith. there. She graduated with However, she found her true Cheryl is survived by her the class of 1977. After high calling when she was em- husband Andy Smith; daugh- MARRIAGE LICENSES school, she went to Oklaho- ployed at her last and favorite Altus, and she would always ters Holly Cunningham and Nip Page, Gage - Lanna Mills, Erick ma State University, where workplace, Hensley Nursing say how she looked forward to husband Lewis of Heber Diego Caballero, Elk City - Britny Chavira, Elk City she met Andy Smith. On June Home in Sayre, OK. those impromptu dates. She Reno Medley, Elk City - Lyndsie Musick, Elk City City, UT, and Amanda Lay- 6, 1980, she and Andy were Cheryl loved the Lord and loved their life and the family ton and husband Dustin of married in Ardmore. To this spent many years active in Cashion, OK; grandchildren that they made together. rElkCituNews union, two daughters were the church through teaching Her favorite hobby was Lily, Gavin, Katherine, Haley, born, Holly and Amanda. GAs (Girls in Action), teach- spending time with her fam- Gunner, James, and Gage; sis- In 1981, Cheryl and Andy ing Sunday School, and being ily, especially with her seven ters Marla Smith of Ardmore, moved to Erick, where they a worship leader in the choir. grandkids. She was their big- OK, and Ladena Dubler and (USPS # 173-020) resided for the remainder of Cheryl enjoyed spending gest fan and would come to as husband Rick of Edmond, 580-225-3000 Cheryl’ life. Chery! worked time with her husband and many sporting events as she OK; brother Mark Smith of at Rural Water and Farmers best friend, Andy. After her could to cheer them on. She Ada, OK; many nieces, neph- Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, El k City, OK 73644-4736 Co-Op until 2003. In 2003, cancer treatments, he would also loved it when they would ews, extended family and a Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 she enrolled in Southwestern take her to her favorite restau- come to visit her. She always host of friends. Oklahoma State University, rants in Oklahoma City and took the time to plan special POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 LINDA EDWARDS SUBSCRIPTIONS gave her the strength to keep Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer going every day after losing $50/ Yearly Print Only Chris and Trenten. $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Pyatt....Advertising Director Linda Edwards was born praising Jesus until her last After many years of build- $40/ Online Only Gina Jones, Advertising Director November 25th, 1955 to Lau- breath. ing a life together, Linda and No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Karnowski.... rellen (Cardin) and AB Witt. In 1971, Linda married Jim- Jim eloped on November [email protected] She passed away in Amarillo, my Schmidt, from this mar- 12th, 2021 at the Assembly of elkcitynewsadvertising@ gmail.com Tina Dobbs ‘Texas on Friday, December riage her two children, Julie God Church in Sweetwater, [email protected] 20th, 2024 at the age of 69 and Chris were born. In 1978, OK. Throughout their years years and 25 days. She was she married Ted Burckhalter together they worked side by surrounded by family and and gained two children, Ben side in everything they did. and Brandi. She cared for Ted This included building mul- Providing comfort and sypoott for End of Life chotces until his death in 1993, After many years of friendship with Jim Edwards, they developed a tiple businesses, gardening, camping at the lake, boating and Linda loved to fish. ter always and kept her as one Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual relationship. Linda considered Linda held many jobs over even after the tragic loss of Chris in 2002. In March of that rolesyears the and played many resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as him to be her best friend, life's partner, and soul mate. in the lives of others. She cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the In 1996, Linda gained a same year, Linda gained her worked on her family farm practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. daughter-in-law, Michelle by youngest daughter, Destaney. throughout her life. She had a For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: her marriage to Chris. She She spoke often of how having strong Destaney saved her life and something work ethic which was considered Michelle a daugh- she passed on to Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator her children. She was a home- Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES Heart or Euro 15-day Tour of Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, D' maker, a caregiver, a men- tor, Sweetwater school board member for over 20 years, and friend. Her greatest joy in life —— SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: ——— Belgium & Holland by Image Tours was spending time with her * Cancer ° Failure to Thrive * End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) * End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) * End Stage Amyotrophic $5390 kids and grandkids. Linda was the definition of uncondition- May1 & 13 departures Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) » End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Includes AIR from OKLAHOMA CITY allove. ¢ End Stage Liver Disease + End Stage Renal Disease + AIDS/HIV Includes 19 meals, 13 nts. hotels, She is preceded in death by air taxes, transportation and escort in Europe, * End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s her daddy, AB Witt; son, Chris per person, double occupancy. BOOK BY 2/12/25. Call fora FREE brochure. SW TRAVEL Ph: 580-445-7215 } Schmidt; grandson, ‘Trenten Isaac James Schmidt and both her paternal and maternal S real estate grandparents. Linda is survived by her auction WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS. worldwide real estate auction husband, Jim, of the home; 6 children, Julie Skelton, Elk City, OK, Ben Burckhalter and wife, April, Sweetwater, OK; Brandi Christian, Sayre, OK, Michelle Schmidt, Tut- tle, OK, Destaney Edwards, ————— Ripley, OK, and Jody Lane, Established, Vacant C-Store Chickasha, OK; 8 grandchil- dren, Cody, Christian, and Location Auctions in January Coby Skelton, Nathan Dun- SENTINEL, OK * 303 Third Street lap, Ethan Schmidt, Austyn 2,250+/-sf former convenience store and gas station. Conveniently Blevins, Avery Rhoads, and positioned with frontage on 55 and 44 you're sure to grab Addyson Burckhalter; 8 great customers as they head to or from Elk City, Altus, OKC, and Sayre. Comforting Underground storage tanks monitored by PSO. Currently zone C-1 Nominal Opening Bid: $15,000 grandchildren and one on the way; her mother, Laurellen Witt, Sweetwater, OK; 2 sis- Bid Online Jan 13 - 15 at auctionnetwork.com ters, Laura Nell Hays and hus- band, Daryl, Elk City, OK and Vonda Walls and husband, Carrie Perry, RN [By ox euzasensrontana szason. Ue no ‘Worse, auvERS PreMuM Kerry, Canby, OR and a host of other relatives and friends.