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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025 The Elk City News struction project, which has been moved to over to Pioneer. Misdemeanors Felonies COMMISSIONERS Continued from page 1 the final two blocks. He said that the first two blocks are completed. The airport terminal, the They will be looking at replacing the small dozer at the landfill. They have tried to fix it, hangar, and taxiway are completed, but they are but Ivester said that it may be more economical MISDEMEANORS working on the punch list to finalize the proj- to replace it. Ivester said that the pool brought State of Okla vs Katie L Tarver Harassment by elec- of participants in the program. ect. in 35,426 people throughout the summer. He After the Kids Inc., report, Marnie Tosh talk- tronic devise The fire department and police department also said that there are issues with the pond on ed about the proposed soccer renovations. She State of Okla vs Cory L Meade Possession of CS & para- continue to be on schedule, but they ran into the east side of Ackley Park. They are looking at noted that they are striping the parking lot, and phernalia issues with the drainage after a rain at the fire various solutions but repairing it will be in the that she met with the Soccer Club president State of Okla vs Ethan J Melton Protective order viola- department. They have assessed the situation near future. to discuss the fencing layout. She also talked tion and are rectifying it. Ivester also reminded the In the monthly financial report, the July about the parking spaces, as well as the walk- commissioners that they are currently working numbers were where they expected to be. State of Okla vs James D Coniglio Possession of para- ways. Tosh will continue to work on the pro- on three construction projects, which include Overall, the city sits in a good position. Trea- phernalia posal and return to the commissioners when the electric in the park and renovations at the surer Jennifer Rainey gave her report. She said State of Okla vs Semen Shestakov DUI she gets estimates and further plans. museum. that sales tax report was up by 9 percent. The State of Okla vs Darrah Emmett Carrying firearm while The commissioners approved the Purchase Ivester said that Tim Bagby and his crew cigarette tax increased by 5 percent over last intoxicated. Threatening an act of violence Orders FY 24-25 and recurring invoices for are working on cracks in the roads. They have year, and the use tax decreased by 11 percent State of Okla vs David L Castro Possession of parapher- Aug. 20th and approved the Purchase Orders completed 16,700 feet on Fairway Drive and from last August. The commissioners approved FY 25-26 and recurring invoices for Aug. nalia 8325 feet on North Washington and South the treasurer’s report. 20th. Randall. They will be working on 17,133 feet The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m. The City Manager, Tom Ivester, began his report FELONIES in the Mary and Peggy area, after that they will next meeting will take place Sept. 8th, due to with the highlights from the downtown con- State of Okla vs Ethan J Melton Endangering others by move to Country Club and Randall and then Labor Day. eluding. Escape from arrest State of Okla vs Jessie L Davis Larceny of vehicle cause Moore’s attempt to flee the agencies, his run ended in Elk the officer’s involvement in the case. State of Okla vs Bradley H Parker Lewd or indecent acts to child under age 16. Contributing to the delinquency TRIAL authorities landed him in Elk City. Moore was wanted originally as a City with the ECPD thwarting the escape. He was convicted in Beck- According to the ECPD’s Facebook post about the case, “We are proud of minors Continued from page 1 kidnapping suspect from Conway, ham County for using an offensive of the efforts and professionalism State of Okla vs Roger P Borges II Child neglect. Pos- Arkansas. weapon in the commission of a fel- shown by our officers and grateful session of CS & paraphernalia The officers’ travel was coordi- On March 18th, 2022, as Moore ony and eluding a police officer. to continue working with agencies State of Okla vs Abbie Carter-Benavidez Child neglect. nated and funded by the Wayne evaded multiple pursuits that in- The conviction brought justice across the nation to ensure justice County Prosecutor’s Office. They Possession of CS & paraphernalia volved several law enforcement to the victim’s family and closure to is served.” invited the officers to testify be- Marriages & Divorces earned a certification in Clinical (Brian, Jason, and Stephen) follow- gar, son Xavier), Brianne, Jessica SMITH Hypnotherapy. He later opened his own clinic. Along with his clinic, ing in his footsteps to achieve Eagle Scout. Professionally, Doug served (husband Greg, children Graham and Eloise), and Joey (wife Britta- MARRIAGES Continued from page 1 Smith managed the family busi- as an officer of the Oklahoma As- ny); Sheri Lashley, and her children Ruben Vidaurri, Elk City – Charlotte McMaster, Elk City ness, Photo Express. He balanced sociation of Nurse Anesthetists, Jason Lashley (wife Kayla) and Ste- with faith, resilience, and enduring his professional career with a life of leaving a lasting mark on his field,” phen Lashley (wife Taylor, daughter DIVORCES love. They raised four children and service. Mark explained. Jensen); Lori Hunter and husband Amy Ross vs Johnny Ross nurtured a family that remains at In his devotion to the commu- Mark added, “His children re- Dan, and their daughter Jacqueline Lexus Herren vs Thomas Herren the center of their legacy,” son Mark nity he loved, Smith was a devot- member him as a dad who was Hunter; Mark Smith, and his chil- Smith said of his parents. ed member of the First Christian actively involved in everything they dren Taylor McKay (husband Brad, Smith started working at Elk Church and the United Methodist did, even allowing them to accom- children Madeline and Jackson) City Community Hospital in1960. Church. He taught Sunday School; pany him on his evening pre-op and Murphy Smith. He provided anesthesia services for sang in the choir; served as a lay appointments. His grandchildren He was preceded in death by his small hospitals in Western Oklaho- servant; and preached. In the Elk remember him as the grandpa who parents, Jensen and Alta Smith, and ma. He traveled with his equipment City and Erick United Methodist always went down the slide with his grandson Brian Smith. to Cheyenne, Sayre, Hobart, Erick, Churches. them, a playful and loving presence Smith’s final gift was to medical and Sentinel. Around 1980, Smith Smith is a lifelong member of the in their lives.” science by donating his body to the Boy Scouts, there he achieved the Smith is survived by his wife, University of Oklahoma Health title of Eagle Scout, and he served Yvonne, and their children Stephen Sciences Center for Research and as Scoutmaster of Troops 140 and Smith and wife Judy, and their Education. Memorial donations RCCT 145. He also served as Boy Scout Executive for the state of Oklaho- daughters Terri Richards (husband Mike) and Lisa Schmid (husband may be made to Elk City United Methodist Church Memorial Fund Continued from page 1 ma. Joe), along with their children or the Elk City Arts Council. A tra- “He proudly celebrated both of Landen (wife Amanda, daughter ditional funeral will not be held. perienced with the Southwest his sons and three of his grandsons Elliana) and Taylor (husband Ed- Playhouse in Clinton, having (USPS # 173-020) worked as assistant director on 580-225-3000 several shows. She has a bach- Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 elor’s degree in English, as well as speech, communication, OBITUARIES Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 and arts. She has also earned a POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 master’s degree in English, all of which she earned at SWOSU. This production will open IMAGENE WALKER Friday, Sept. 26th at 7:30 p.m., Klora Imagene Allen was born learning to use automatic milkers SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, on November 19, 1923, to John when they were introduced, a stark and run Saturday, and Sunday Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer at 2 p.m. The following week- and Annie Allen and passed away contrast to the manual milking she $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, end, the cast will again perform, on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, was accustomed to. $60/yearly print & online and the show will close on Sun- at Bell Avenue Nursing Center, Elk The Walker family’s life took an $40/online only Advertising Director City, Oklahoma. Her life story is adventurous turn when they decid- day, Oct. 5th. No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, Tickets will go on sale Tues., one of perseverance, love, and hard ed to leave Oklahoma and make the Advertising Director Sept. 23rd, but season ticket work—a testament to the strength week-long journey down Route 66 [email protected] holders can reserve their seats of the human spirit and the dedica- to Brawley, California. Fred found [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, Monday, Sept. 22nd. For more tion to family. work with the state of California, ished watching their grandchildren ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR information go to www.rcct. Imagene’s journey began on but the couple soon realized that play sports. They rarely missed a org. the family farm, where she started life in the Golden State wasn’t for game, showing up for every mo- working at the tender age of five, them. Despite being urged to stay, ment of their grandkids’ lives. herding the family’s turkey flock. By they decided to return home be- Imagene was crowned Hammon the time she was a young girl, she cause they wanted to raise their Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices was already managing responsibil- boys in Oklahoma. They bought 12 Pioneer Days Pioneer Queen for the 2025 Pioneer Days in Ham- ities far beyond her years, taking Hereford cows and a bull, picking mon. She was the only centenarian Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual care of chickens, ducks, and pump- up where they left off and resuming to hold this honor. resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as ing water for the cattle before and their farming life. Imagene is survived by her sons; after school. These early years laid The Walkers later owned the cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Jack Walker and his wife Shir- the foundation for the strong, deter- Hammon Liquor Store, which they ley, Kenneth Walker and his wife practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. mined woman she would become. ran for several years. From 10 a.m. Paullette, all of Hammon; grand- Imagene’s life would forever to 10 p.m., they worked tirelessly, For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: change when she met the love of and when the store closed for the children; David Walker and wife Gay, Terry Walker, Bryan Walker her life, Fred. It was on a chance day, they’d head to their car wash Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator encounter while riding on the to clean it for the next day. At times, and wife Lynne, Steven Walker and wife Yancy, Justin Walker and wife back of a cotton bale on her way to Imagene worked alone, managing Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES Hammon. Fred, who worked at the both the store and the car wash Makala all of Hammon, OK, Kevin Walker and wife Dana of Perryton, Herring Ranch, crossed paths with when Fred was away. Their life TX, Jackie Myers and husband Clay SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: Imagene at the four-way stop just wasn’t without hardship—once, of Felt, OK, 13 great-grandchildren, south of Herring. They were both their liquor store was robbed, and • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) headed to town to watch a movie, Fred was injured while defending 8 step great-grandchildren and 13 • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic great-great-grandchildren with one and this meeting led to a year-long the business. Despite receiving Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) on the way. She was preceded in courtship before they married in knife wounds to his hand, he didn’t death by her parents, her husband • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV the Hammon Methodist Parsonage give in to the robber. Fred Walker and one grandson • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s on September 7, 1940. Fred and Imagene shared a deep Kenneth Walker Jr. Together, Fred and Imagene had bond that remained unbroken The family would like to extend two sons, and Imagene’s work ethic through the years. As they grew a special thank you to Good Shep- Professional, Passionate deepened. With Fred often work- ing construction out of town, Imo- older, they enjoyed traveling to- gether, visiting every state west of herd Hospice, Elk City OK, for the exceptional care they provided for Advance, Attentive ... gene milked 12 cows twice a day the Mississippi River, as well as Old Imagene. while caring for their two toddlers. Mexico. Dancing at Durham, Her- Our Difference is Our Care When her uncle went on a trip, she ring, and Rose Hill was a favorite In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Red Hill Cemetery. stepped in to milk his cows as well, pastime, but above all, they cher- Have you ever considered becoming a hospice volunteer? A fulfulling experience in the spirit of giving and receiving. Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011.