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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies ROTARY work with her, there is a questionnaire that must be psychiatric medications if needed,” she added. therapy as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. She said Continued from page 1 completed before he/she is Senger then introduced that the basic principles of MISDEMEANORS scheduled. Lauren Shelton, who re- what she does is psycho edu- State of Okla vs Shawn D Russell Unlawful possession of two therapists in our office. “We need to look at our cently changed careers cation. They learn about the drug paraphernalia It is a great organization whole body in terms of our from the Elk City High condition and the symptoms State of Okla vs Todd C Ragan DUI. Possession of CS & para- that I fell into. My office is mental health. If a person School counselor for thir- that the client experiences. phernalia.Unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia located on South Main here is not sleeping, a person teen years to a Licensed Then they do what is called State of Okla vs Erik J Loyd DUS in Elk City,” she added. is not going to function Professional Counselor. cognitive restructuring by State of Okla vs Timothy Shavies Possession of CS & Para- Senger wants to make as well. That is why I look Shelton now works as the teaching people how to phernalia at the whole picture of supervisor of the Elk City think differently and about sure mental health isn’t FELONIES overlooked, dismissed, somebody. We might do a office of Myriad Counsel- what he or she is up against. State of Okla vs Telia R Dye Embezzlement and even stigmatized. lot of lab work with peo- ing Solutions. There is a After the two answered State of Okla vs Elijah D Royce Burglary. Concealing stolen She wants to break down ple. I check vitamin lev- branch in Weatherford and questions from the Ro- property those stigmas. She wants els, hormone levels, stress three therapists in Elk City. tarians, the meeting was State of Okla vs Carlos A Alegria Kidnapping. Rape by instru- to provide services to help hormone levels, differ- They will be adding two adjourned until next mentation people live their best life. ent things. I look at those more therapists. Thursday, at noon, in the State of Okla vs Guadalupe A Sanchez III Violation of OK When someone wants to things. I can prescribe Shelton uses behavioral Country Club. statue via computer State of Okla vs Andrew L Holaday Domestic assault & Bat- tery by strangulation State of Okla vs Tyler D Trissell Harboring fugitive from justice OBITUARIES State of Okla vs Matthew T Meredith Rape by instrumenta- tion. Lewd or indecent acts to child under under 16 of Elk City; daughter Toni Mi- SHEILA ANN HARNESS chelle (Charlson) Trent and husband Adam of Yukon, OK, Marriages & Divorces In Loving Memory of Sheila Ann (Williams) (Davis) Har- Certified Nursing Assistant at GPRMC. Later, Sheila grandchildren Dalen Michael Kelley of Elk City, great grand- children Averyonna Nichole ness August 22, 1955 – March worked 13 years for Gene Da- MARRIAGES 14, 2025. Cherished mom, vidson of Davidson Jewelry in Vinson, Novallei Faye Kelley, Blaine Geis, Mt View - Aunesty Crosby, Sayre grandmother, sister, wife, and downtown Elk City and then Karson Thomas Kelley, Kins- Peyton Mathis, Granite-Kiarra Burks, Granite loyal friend. transitioned to Gem Gallery ley Taylor Kelley; daughter Sheila Ann (Williams) (Da- under the employ of Patrick Kendi Kayle (Davis) McDon- DIVORCES vis) Harness was born on Au- McKinney. But Sheila’s love ald and husband Vance of Elk Maricruz Castro-Bancroft vs Roy Bancroft gust 22, 1955 to Irvin Roscoe for serving never left her. In City, grandchildren Coman Williams and Fay Irene (Ewy) later years, she enrolled in Kayle McDonald, Ken Marie Rudd in Elk City, OK. She the nursing program at Sayre fine jewelry, and vintage re- Ann McDonald, Karse Alan transitioned peacefully into Junior College and worked cords. Not lost on many was McDonald; brother Jack Wil- the embrace of Jesus on March as a GPRMC night shift ICU Sheila’s creativeness. She en- liams of Elk City, niece Aubrey 14, 2025 at the age of 69 years, nurse. joyed and excelled at painting, Clark, great niece Rhiannon 6 months, and 20 days sur- Sheila enjoyed spending stenciling, woodworking, and Clark; extended family and a rounded peacefully by her lov- time with her family, especial- cross-stitching. Most import- host of friends. ing family. ly her grandchildren. Won- ant, Sheila enjoyed spending A celebration of Sheila’s life Sheila grew up in Elk City derful friend and caregiver, quiet time in God’s Word. The will be held Monday, March and attended Elk City Pub- she never lost her gift for Bible was dear to her heart and 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at The lic Schools. She graduated spreading love and kindness she finally read it cover to cov- Chapel at Fairlawn Cemetery, with the class of 1973. In her to all who knew her. Her oth- er in her last year on this earth. 1607 North Washington Ave, younger years, Sheila enjoyed er passions included the out- She is preceded in death Elk City, Oklahoma, officiat- horse-back riding, art and her doors, fishing lakes and rivers, by her father Irvin Williams, ed by Pastor James Dean. The friends, and performing char- tending her ever-increasing mother Fay Irene Rudd, and Celebration is under the direc- ity work as a nurse’s aid. That flower and vegetable gardens, brother Eugene Marshall Wil- tion of Chris Whinery and the calling to help others served exploring, and collecting liams. staff of Whinery Funeral Ser- her well as upon graduation, rare rocks. Sheila was also Cherishing her memory is vice and Cremation Center of she found employment as a an avid collector of antiques, her husband Donald Harness Elk City. (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC and sold across the country 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 VICTOR SPENCER many motorcycles, old ho- trods, vintage cars, and trucks. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Victor Leroy Spencer was dant of his pioneering mater- Buying and trading new ve- born October 25, 1940 in Elk nal grandparents, William L. hicles that he drove was also City, Oklahoma to Elsie Lee And Louisa (Nichols) Blair, a past time of his. During his SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, lifetime there had never been (Blair) and Charles Bluford who traveled overland in a Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Staff Writer Writer Ponce....Staff a week go by that he didn’t Spencer. He passed away Sun- covered wagon from Denison, $50/ Yearly Print Only Neva Neva Pyatt, Director Pyatt....Advertising day, March 16, 2025 in Okla- Texas in 1901 to file on a farm, drive by every car dealership $60/ Yearly Print + Online in town to see what they had $40/ Online Only ZadieAdvertising Director Eakins...Advertising Director homa City, OK at OU Medical before the 1907 statehood of Hospital at 10:30 AM at the Oklahoma. They filed on land on their lots they he may want No refunds on subscriptions. Nancy Gina Jones, Karnowski.......................CSR age of 84 years, 4 months, and just east of the community to trade for, nor did he ever [email protected] Tina Advertising Director Dobbs.........................Delivery 19 days. that is now known as Carter, miss the opportunity to go to a [email protected] Vic was a lifelong resident Beckham County Oklahoma. Darryl Starbird National Rod (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, & Custom Car show, or any and business owner of Elk Later in 1907 they moved and CSR City, OK and a true descen- local classic car show. settled on a farm that had once for Gene Smith Chevrolet as been the site of the Beckham both a body man and a me- After retirement in 2020, County Old South Elk City, chanic. Then at night he would Vic spent his time tinkering with the last of his vintage Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices OK Reservoir. take complaints at the Elk City Daily News and deliver news- cars, his 1932 Plymouth. He Vic was raised in the Elk papers to those that had been had taken back up drawing Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual and sketching, and up through City and Merritt communi- missed on the routes. resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as 2022, he enjoyed helping his ties where he attended both With the demands of life cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the schools at different times changes that came with a wife late wife Darlene with her pas- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. during his primary years, be- and two daughters, he saw an sion of flower gardening. Over fore graduating from Merritt opportunity to make more the past two years he had be- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: High School in 1958-59. He money and was offered an ap- come a pretty good cook and an even better baker. He loved Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator grew up on his father’s cotton prenticeship as a house painter seeing and having his four farm, learning and working with Cox and Evans Painting, Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES all the typical work that farm later known as Cox and Jerry daughters and grandchildren children do. But Vic always Adams Painting. They were around him as much as possi- knew when he grew up that granted a large government ble. He looked forward to the SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: he aspired to do anything that contract with the expansion daily visits and delicious meals • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) had to do with automotive. Vic of dual-family homes and from his dear sweet neighbors, • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic was a magnificent and creative military officers’ homes being Richard and Linda Baker. He Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) artist. He would spend hours built on the Clinton-Sherman was a member of the First • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV drawing futuristic car designs Military Base in Burns flat, United Methodist Church, with outlandish paint jobs. He Oklahoma. Then in 1970, Vic a dedicate student of Dr. • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s would build model cars and decided to become his own Charles Stanleys sermons and practice free-hand pin strip- contractor, to-be-in-busi- was daily-diligent on reading, Professional, Passionate ing, a once popular embellish- ness-for-himself, and Spen- learning, and understanding ment on auto paint. He would cer Painting Contracting was the Bible. Advance, Attentive ... work for hours mixing bits of born. Vic is preceded in death by Our Difference is Our Care automotive paints he had col- For 50 years, from 1970 to his wife, Darlene Catherine lected to create one-of-kind 2020, SPENCER PAINTING (Stine) Spencer, his parents, Have you ever considered becoming a colors. He also taught himself was one of the best names in Charles Bluford Spencer, and hospice volunteer? about car engines, transmis- the business, and for many Elsie Lee (Blair) Spencer, 1 A fulfulling experience in the spirit of sions, and other auto repairs of his patrons, the ONLY brother, Charles Zane Spen- giving and receiving. by tearing down and rebuild- name in the business for Elk cer, 2 nephews, Charles Rich- ing his own vehicles. City and the surrounding ar- ard Spencer and Cary Zane After graduation he took eas. Vic was well known for Spencer, and 1 granddaughter, on many various jobs; His how meticulous he was at his Loren Brooke Lawrence. first jobs were, during the day work. He could mix, match, Vic is survived by 4 daugh- he worked for Galloway Mo- and design any color the cus- ters, Vickie Kay Spencer, Elk tors in their Auto Body Shop, tomer dreamt of. He also be- City, OK, Yvetter Loren (Spen- and at night he would run came a very skilled carpenter cer) Schindler and husband the Westland Theater and the and furniture builder over the Gene, Bowie, Texas, Karen 66 Drive-In; which is where years. Vic Spencer was a true (Bair) Clothier, Wichita, Kan- for years around Elk City his craftsman in every sense of the sas, Lori (Bair) Blizzard and friends would call him and word, and he took great pride husband Micheal, Shell Knob, know him as “Video Vic”. He in his work. Missouri, 10 grandchildren, later went on to hone his craft As for his love for everything 10 great grandchildren, and Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving and fuel his passion for cars automotive, that became his a host of other relatives and Carrie Perry, RN while working full time for Bill lifelong hobby. Over the span friends. central western Oklahoma since 2011. Beck’s Body Shop, then later of his life he bought, restored,