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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025 The Elk City News Misdemeanors Felonies FELONIES State of Okla vs Kimberly A Degarmo Furnishing alcohol to person under age 21. Sale/furnishing Tobacco to minor. Violation of OK Stat- ute via computer. Causing/abetting/aiding minor in drug case State of Okla vs Newt R Reynolds Buying/possessing/procuring child sexual abuse material. Possession of marijuana. Destroying evidence State of Okla vs Joseph D Stroll DUI. Eluding. Conspiracy State of Okla vs Heather N Dungan Cruelty to animals State of Okla vs Preston A Winningham Possession of Cocaine. Engag- ing in prostitution. Violation of OK Statute via computer. Operating a place of prostitution within 1000’ of church/school State of Okla vs Isaiah J Dickson Resisting. Reckless driving. Ob- structing an officer. Assault & battery on officer, Assault & battery of officer State of Okla vs Michael O Winslow Salking State of Okla vs Christopher L Pitts Lewd/indecent proposal or acts to child under age 16. Violation of OK Statute via computer. Possession MYRIAD of child sexual abuse material Continued from page 1 State of Okla vs Austin N Lankister Possession of & reckless conduct with a firearm. Domestic assault & battery with a dangerous weapon wellness APRN-CNP, PHMNP- BC; Ashlee Skinner, refined health, PAC; Madison Waldrop, Direc- tor, LPC, LPC Supervisor; Staci Marriages & Divorces Cochran, LPC, LPC Supervisor; Heather Nebhut, LPC; Marty Mea- cham, LPC; Robyn Atkins, LPC MARRIAGES Candidate; Dylan Heatherington, Eric Bernstrom, Elk City – Courtney Lovelady, Elk City LPC Candidate; Sabrina Miller, Bradley Faylor, Hammon – Rianna Williams, Hammon LPC Candidate; Cierra Burks, Case Jesus Herera, Elk City – Monica Starr, Elk City Manager II, Intern; Devon Cantrell, Michael Gober, Foss – Lauren Baker, Foss Counseling Intern; Holly Stever, In- tern; and Daniel Musburg, Intern. For more information email Eli’s life was celebrated Mon- [email protected] or call TRAINER day, Dec. 15th, at 2 p.m., in the Whinery Funeral Services & 580-661-3488, and leave a message. Their hours are Monday through Continued from page 1 Cremation Center, interment was Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fol- held at Sayre-Doxey Cemetery low them on Facebook, Instagram, bered for his sweet disposition following the services. TikTok. and caring nature. Due to the expenses of Eli’s He is survived by Christina hospital care and funeral, the and son Trevon; his mother Nor- family is in need of financial help. ma Reyes; brother Andre Reyes and his wife Trish; Michael Hol- tan; Steven Gains; father-in-law To donate to this incredible fam- ily in honor of Eli’s life use Cash Oklahoma Hospital Association Awarded TSET Legacy Grants to App - $Stina0613 or Venmo - @ John McCamon; brother-in-law John Glen McCamon; and sister- Christina-Allen7. Help during their time of sorrow for a man Help Hospitals Statewide Drive Health Transformation in-law Tammy Reber. who impacted all. (Oklahoma City, OK) — Hospi- tals to employ community health wide collaboration aligning health Willingham, director of health im- tals throughout Oklahoma are set workers to help Oklahoma’s most systems, public health profession- provement initiatives, Oklahoma to benefit from more than $21.9 vulnerable patients with essen- als, and advocates to improve lung Hospital Association. million in new funding awarded tial needs such as food and safety. cancer prevention, early detection, OHA is currently reaching out to the Oklahoma Hospital Associ- The grant also provides support to and outcomes across Oklahoma. to hospitals statewide about steps ation (OHA) through the Tobacco build desperately needed stroke Currently, Oklahoma is ranked required for participation in the Settlement Endowment Trust’s treatment infrastructure in ru- 50th in lung cancer screening and grants. (TSET) first-ever Legacy Grant ral Oklahoma. With Oklahoma second to last in lung cancer sur- “We look forward to working program. These transformative ranked 48th nationally in stroke vival. This historic grant will pro- with TSET and our hospital part- (USPS # 173-020) investments will help hospitals outcomes, this historic investment vide the resources to better screen, ners to transform health in Okla- 580-225-3000 significantly expand tobacco ces- will transform community health prevent, diagnose, and treat lung homa. TSET has been a tremen- Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC sation services, prevent and reduce and stroke outcomes and save lives cancer, ultimately saving Oklaho- dous partner to OHA for many the burden of lung cancer diag- across the state. ma lives. years in helping to improve the 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 noses, improve rural stroke and The HOPE Initiative will ex- “This is a landmark moment for health and lives of Oklahomans,” Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 cardiovascular outcomes, and ad- pand preventive lung cancer OHA, our mission, our hospital said Eric Finley, executive director vance community specific health screening, increase tobacco cessa- partners, and Oklahoma commu- of OHA’s Foundation for a Healthy POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 priorities. tion services, launch public aware- nities. These historic grants make Oklahoma. “We’re excited to hear OHA was granted $3.2 million ness campaigns, offer individual it possible to integrate community from our hospital partners about SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, for the Healthy Oklahoma Com- patient navigation, and improve health workers, strengthen com- their support and vision for these Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer munities Initiative (HOC) and coordination across health sys- munity-healthcare relationships, desperately needed services. To- $50/yearly print only $18.6 million for HOPE – Helping tems. HOPE will be implemented and serve high-risk Oklahomans gether we can create a legacy of Neva Pyatt, Oklahomans with Prevention and in partnership with the Oklahoma eligible for lung cancer screening health and wellbeing in Oklaho- $60/yearly print & online $40/online only Advertising Director Early Detection. Lung Cancer Roundtable, a state- but not receiving it,” said Kelly ma.” The HOC Initiative addresses No refunds on subscriptions. Gina Jones, youth tobacco cessation, health-re- [email protected] Advertising Director lated social needs (HRSN), weight [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, management, community health priorities, and stroke treatment. ACE ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR This investment will allow hospi- Continued from page 1 The Browning brothers own several other stores in Western Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices Oklahoma, including Ada, Al- tus, Clinton, Cordell, Mangum, Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual Sayre, Weatherford, and Wood- resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as ward. Their corporate offices are in Weatherford. The community has cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the been watching for the opening, and practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. now it has come to fruition. As the old building continues to be emp- For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: tied, it will soon go on the market to be sold. Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator Store hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: information or inquiries call 580- 225-0100 or go to elksupply.com. Owners George Browning and Jim Bob Browning • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV OBITUARIES • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s BETTY JEAN CORDUM Professional, Passionate Betty Jean Cordum, 93, of Elk City, Oklahoma was born on April sist. Interment will be at Red Hill Cemetery, Hammon, Oklahoma. Advance, Attentive ... 4, 1932 in Alpers, Oklahoma. She Services have been entrusted to the is the daughter of Ben B. and Beu- care of Richard and Tammy Dug- Our Difference is Our Care lah Bertice (Burch) Bentley. She ger and the staff of Martin-Dug- went home to be with her Lord and ger Funeral Home and Cremation Have you ever considered becoming a Savior on Thursday, December 11, Services in Elk City, Oklahoma. hospice volunteer? 2025 in Elk City, Oklahoma sur- Cherishing her memory is her A fulfulling experience in the spirit of rounded by her loving family. two sons, Timothy Shane Cordum giving and receiving. Betty Jean married Delbert and his wife Cherryl of Arp, Texas, Lowell Cordum on November Michael Gregory Cordum of Guth- 18, 1949 in Hammon, Oklahoma. rie, Oklahoma; two grandsons, She was a member of the East- Chase Cordum and his wife Paige side Baptist Church in Elk City, of Fort Worth, Texas, Matthew tist Homes for Children in care Oklahoma where she was also the Cordum of Bullard, Texas; great of Martin-Dugger Funeral Home bookkeeper for many years. She granddaughter, Ansleigh Dean and Cremation Services, P.O. Box worked for the Mid-Del school Cordum of Fort Worth, Texas and 707, Elk City, Oklahoma 73648. system for fifteen years. She en- a host of other relatives and friends. We invite you to leave a mes- joyed her family, crossword puz- Betty is preceded in death by her sage of condolence, expression zles, gardening, stuffing people husband, Delbert Lowell Cordum; of sympathy or perhaps share a with food, sports and serving God. her parents, Benard and Beulah memory of Betty at www.mar- Funeral services will be held at Bentley; brother, Jay Bentley; sisters, tin-duggerfuneralhome.com. 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, Margaret Burch, Mack Allen, Wan- The family would like to invite all 2025 at Eastside Baptist Church, da Cornett, Marge Patton, Glenda that cannot attend to watch the ser- Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Elk City, Oklahoma. Tomberlin and June Herndon. vice live on Martin-Dugger Funer- Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. Rev. Chase Brower will offi- Memorials can be made to the al Home and Cremation Services ciate, Rev. Chris Carlisle will as- HELP, Inc. or the Oklahoma Bap- website.