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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Edward L Gray Public intoxication vs Audrick Phillips Possession of CS FELONIES State of Okla vs Jacolby A Flournoy Kidnapping. Domestic assault & battery by strangulation vs Chanod M Campbell Sex offender entering into safety zone of school or Child care facilities/playground vs Alan D Beck Pointing a firearm. Domestic assault & bat- tery. Possession of a firearm and sawed off shotgun vs Steven W Sparkman Buying/possessing/procuring child sexual abuse material. Violation of OK statute via computer. Preparing/distributing/exhibiting obscene material Barker playing the quads upside down during a 2022 ECHS home football game at Big Elk Stadium Barker is in the bottom row, 5th from left, wearing a $ chain at a recent OSU home football game Marriages & Divorces MARRIAGES ECHS Grad is Founding Member of Pete’s Peelers Thanks to an Elk City native and Why banana suits? crazy.” ing is official yet,” Barker said about Garrett Poff, Elk City – Kimberly Chaney, Elk City four other guys, Oklahoma State “We wanted to do something out That attention ranges from the expanding the Peelers’ activity. Juan Lopez, Elk City – Valerie Loya, Elk City University football fans are going of the ordinary and spice things up OSU student newspaper to OKC Barker was a percussionist in the Andrew Cobb, Elk City – Mikayla Radtke, Elk City bananas. a little bit,” Barker told OSU student television stations to ESPN. ECHS band and first wowed foot- To generate enthusiasm after the newspaper, “The O’Colly.” One of The guys also created an Ins- ball crowds by playing the quads DIVORCES firing of head coach Mike Gundy, the other founding members al- tagram account, which attracted while hanging upside down from Mireya Cotts vs Jonathan Cotts five OSU students, including 2023 ready owned a banana costume, so more than 3,000 followers in its another band member’s shoulders. Taressa Lopez vs Anthony Lopez Elk City High School graduate Cy that’s the direction the group went. first week. Now the Elk is generating enthu- Alysia Posey vs Paul Posey Barker, recruited other students to The group—and the buzz The campus enthusiasm is con- siasm as a Cowboy. wear banana suits to home football around it—grew quickly. tagious and has spread beyond Barker is an Applied Exercise games, starting with Homecoming. “We had hopes of getting maybe Boone Pickens Stadium. Science major and, after graduation With their eye-catching cos- 20 or so guys to have a good time “We have been in contact with from OSU, wants to attend chiro- tumes, original chants, and conga but had no idea it would grow to the head coaches and athletes for practic school in Dallas. line, they’ve become fan favorites. such a big thing, with national rec- other sports, including men’s and Until then, he and the rest of They call themselves Pete’s Peel- ognition!” Barker said. “The media women’s basketball, wrestling, Pete’s Peelers will keep making ers. attention has been nothing short of hockey, and a few others, but noth- OSU fans go bananas. said that they are working with the discussed the inventory to increase Christmas tree for the Chamber’s BANQUET Chamber of Commerce for events next June. the gift shop income. The new graf- fiti sign is up. Visitors will be able Tree farm. The group made plans to paint the tree with logo and Continued from page 1 Randy Haggard gave the muse- to write a message on the USA signage. The board also went over um board report. He said that there cutout, which is placed next to the the advertisement guide from the Wray said that the roofs were com- have been 1900 visitors through the Route 66 sign. They also accepted Chamber. plete and the Koi pond had been month of Sept., with admissions items from the Brian Potter Estate The meeting adjourned at 12:05 filled in. They are working with being nearly $7600. The gift shop that will be placed in the Paul Jones a.m., and the next meeting will take Cloud’s for landscaping the area. ran approximately $8400, which Drug Store. place the fourth Monday in No- She is continuing to catalog the is down from last year. The board The board voted to purchase a vember. Baker’s Estate donations. She also was stopped. Representative Nick ous reports concerning the water or she stands in the area of water WATER Archer was key in preventing the passage of the bill. use that could be seen as prejudiced data, and a consultant to keep up to rights. There is a state senator race coming. Continued from page 1 The Oklahoma Water Resource date on legislation that could be For additional information on Board is the governing body over coming concerning water. the subject, contact State Represen- southeastern Oklahoma. The state water in the state. It is deemed im- Although the issue is complicat- tative Nick Archer, or a member (USPS # 173-020) is entitled to stream water and not portant for the City of Elk City to ed, it is important to be informed of the Oklahoma Water Resources 580-225-3000 groundwater, but there is a focus remain on top of the issue because on water rights in Elk City. This is Board. Locally contact City Man- on new bills that is based on a study Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC it is not going to go away. There- true especially for those who get ager Tom Ivester, who is informed by the Bureau of Reclamation to 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 fore, they have hired attorney Da- their water from a well. This also and proactive on the topic of water various stakeholders that do not Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 vis-Maddy to represent Elk City, a means being informed about those rights from the Northfork of the have groundwater. There is a push research firm to look at the previ- running for office. Know where he Red River. to regulate groundwater from the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Northfork of the Red River to be SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, used in the southern part of West- ern Oklahoma. OBITUARIES Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer There was a bill that was based on the idea that if Elk City $50/yearly print only $60/yearly print & online $40/online only Neva Pyatt, Advertising Director used less than they produce, it could be used in other areas, or in Billy “Bill” Mills Jackson County. The bill, proposed March 9, 1940 – October 20, life, always providing for his fam- No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, by Senator Howard, would have Advertising Director 2025 ily, who were his greatest joy. He [email protected] put a meter to measure all water Billy “Bill” Mills, age 85, of Lake and Shirley shared countless hap- wells to identify the usage of water, [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, Foss, Oklahoma, went home to be py days fishing, playing cards, and ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR with the Lord on October 20, 2025, spending time with their children in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. and grandchildren. His deep love Bill was born on March 9, 1940, for his grandsons was evident in in Logan, Oklahoma, to Galen and every word he spoke and every mo- Pearl Mills. He grew up in Logan, ment he spent with them. Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices where he attended Sunset School Bill was a member of the First and later continued his education Baptist Church of Butler, Oklaho- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual in Darrouzett, Texas. Bill began his ma, and a proud member of the Hannah Parton of Georgetown, first job as a roughneck on oil drill- Masonic Lodge in Perryton, Texas. Texas, Cole and Grace Parton of resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as ing rigs before proudly serving his Those who knew him will remem- Coppell, Texas, and Zane Parton cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the country in the United States Army ber his kind spirit, his strong work of Lubbock, Texas. He is also sur- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. beginning in 1961. ethic, and his heart of pure gold. vived by his brother Riley Mills and On July 4, 1963, fate brought Bill is preceded in death by his sister-in-law Linda Mills of Trophy For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: him together with the love of his parents, Galen and Pearl Mills, and Club, Texas; brother-in-law George life, Shirley Brake, on a blind date. by his cousin, Dennis Gensman, Brake of Birch Tree, Missouri; sis- Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator The two were married on Decem- who was more like a brother to ter-in-law Elaine Brake of Willow ber 5, 1963, beginning a beautiful him. Springs, Missouri; and many niec- Holli Brittain, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES journey that would take them from He is survived by his devoted wife es and nephews who dearly loved Missouri to Texas and, finally, to of nearly 62 years, Shirley Mills; his their Uncle Bill. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: their beloved home at Lake Foss, son Robert Mills of Weatherford, Bill will be missed beyond words Oklahoma. Oklahoma; and his daughter Gaila by all who knew and loved him. His • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) Bill was a man of quiet strength Renae Parton and son-in-law Troy legacy of love, integrity, and devo- • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic and unwavering devotion. He Parton of Munday, Texas. Bill was tion to family will live on forever in Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) worked tirelessly throughout his a proud grandfather to Austin and the hearts of those he leaves behind. • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Professional, Passionate Navada Beard Advance, Attentive ... Navada Pearl Harrington Beard, She was an expert on Laura Ingalls 84 of Wetumka, OK passed away Wilder and Little House on the Our Difference is Our Care on October 19, 2025, at the Wel- Prairie. She would dress up like Ma lington Parke Retirement Home Ingalls and make presentations for Have you ever considered becoming a in OKC. Born in Canadian, OK, school children. She taught chil- hospice volunteer? April 1, 1941, to Hugh and Pearl dren’s Bible classes for many years. A fulfulling experience in the spirit of Harrington, she attended the Fair- Navada was preceded in death giving and receiving. view School in Hughes County. by her parents, Hugh and Pearl, She was baptized into Christ when brother Bill, sisters Ima, Dortha she was 12 years old while living and Mary and an infant brother, in Wetumka. She graduated from Jerry Vance. She is survived by her Drumright High School in 1959 husband Eddie and her children where she met and married Eddie Dale and Denise Beard of Tecum- and great grand pets. Beard. After Eddie graduated from seh, OK, and J.D. Beard of Nash- Navada will be remembered for Sunset School of Preaching they ville, TN. Grandchildren (to whom her kindness, strength, generosity worked side by side in ministry she was known as “Nana”) include and love of family. Her smile, wis- for 55 years from Texas to Colo- Gabby and Hunter Garst of Nash- dom and wit were gifts to all who rado and finally southwest Okla- ville, TN, Graham and his fiancé knew her. A Celebration of Life homa. Navada worked as a payroll Olivia Defazio of Orlando, FL, service will be held Saturday, Octo- clerk in Beckham Co. for 8 years Adam Beard of Oklahoma City, ber 25th at 10:30 a.m. at the Central and 5 years as a church secretary Austin and Alex Beard of Te- Church of Christ in Shawnee, OK, in Mangum. She also owned and cumseh, OK, and Chad Beard of and another service will be held Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving ran her own business in Mangum Tecumseh, OK. Great grandchil- on Saturday, November 1st at 1:30 Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. named “Nana’s Nook” in which dren Emma, Gus, Maggie and Jack p.m. at the Duke Church of Christ she sold items on consignment. Beard and many nieces, nephews in Duke, OK.