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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Clinton R Flowers Protective order violation State of Okla vs Troy L Dunlap Jr Assault & battery State of Okla vs Brennen McCollum Suppressing evidence State of Okla vs Lauren N Darling Possession of CS State of Okla vs Bailey M Isler DUI State of Okla vs Utkir Melikov Domestic assault & battery State of Okla vs David W Alexander Possession of CS FELONIES State of Okla vs Jordan D Dixon Drug trafficking (meth) State of Okla vs Justin L Ator Public intoxication. Possession of fire- arm State of Okla vs Jerry W Crosby Assault & battery State of Okla vs Glenda J Crosby Assault & battery State of Okla vs Troy L Dunlap Jr Burglary. Robbery. Domestic assault need someone to help you figure clients get to do the things that are & battery. Property damage State of Okla vs Jacob S McCain Bogus check. Identity theft. False COPPERSKY it out.” CopperSky is independent and most important to them. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. declaration of ownership. Pattern of criminal offenses Continued from page 1 part of a financial network that I think people are intimidated to State of Okla vs David G Cooper Kidnapping. Domestic assault & helps to make sure they have ac- call and ask for some help, but events as a sale of a business or battery by strangulation cess to the services clients may that’s why we are here,” he said. big promotion, a retirement, or a State of Okla vs Alicia A Unterbrink Drug Trafficking. Possession of need to meet the gaps that may Koch is married to Christy, and wedding. firearm. Endeavoring/conspiring to deliver/manufacture CS occur in the market. they have three boys. The celebra- Koch added, “Occasionally, State of Okla vs Tyrone Carranza Drug trafficking (meth), Possession Koch likes seeing clients suc- tion marked their first year in Elk there are the hard times, like the of firearm grieving that loss. We are built for ceed and seeing them achieve City. Their presence in town has loss of a loved one and navigating State of Okla vs Jeramy J Lennox Burglary. Domestic assault & battery those times in life that you just things that they never thought been a blessing to their family and all the financial challenges, while State of Okla vs Kallie R Lester Child neglect. Possession of cocaine & they could do. He loves it when their clients. paraphernalia State of Okla vs Gracin J Webb Child neglect. Possession of cocaine & paraphernalia "There will not be any changes or exceptions to the publication of these records." MARRIAGES & DIVORCES MARRIAGES Austen Nelson, Shamrock, TX – Abygail Gamble, Sayre William Azdar, Elk City – Angelicia Lake, Elk City Derek Bowman, Sayre – Toriann Bassett, Sayre Christopher Guthrie, Elk City – Indica Orrick, Elk City DIVORCES Ronnie Webb vs Kendall Webb in her own right. She is a SCAD ART graduate in the College of Art and Design with a degree in service Continued from page 1 design. She has had a vibrant mil- itary career, as a ten-year veteran, technique is original to him, but it as well as her future in the private makes the artwork brighter. sector. She is also the illustrator (USPS # 173-020) Most of his artwork is created for a new children’s book, as well 580-225-3000 in his head prior to putting it to as household industrial design paper, then he sketches it on the Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC images. 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 computer or in a sketchbook. The Skaggs family has deep Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 “Sometimes I’ll start in a roots in Oklahoma, going back sketchbook and then work digital- to the early 1700 and 1600s. They POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 ly to get exactly how I want to lay settled in the state and continued it out. I’ll use Photoshop, with a to keep Western Oklahoma ties SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, client photo and roughly cut it out with the new families to the area. Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer and put it together to get a com- Additionally, Skaggs is current- $50/yearly print only position I like,” Skaggs continued. Neva Pyatt, He also uses a story to create ly working on illustrating a book, $60/yearly print & online the annotated version of “The $40/online only Advertising Director artwork, or a photograph. Skaggs Crossing.” The book is a good No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, used the example of the prairie foundation for Christians. Advertising Director dog. The idea came from a TV sto- [email protected] Stop by the WOHS Education ry I saw on the news about these [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, building to see Skaggs artwork prairie dogs, I think it was mostly ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR and a copy of the 1987 ECHS in Arizona and New Mexico. yearbook that he designed. Most He also loves the use of old of his art is available for purchase, movie posters from the 1930s, for so stop by the transportation photo references. He has about building to pick up a favorite piece 170 pieces at his house. In his of art. southern house, he has a gallery of his and other artist’s works. Skaggs wife, Kerry, is artistic OBITUARIES Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices MARY GUTHRIE Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual Mary Lou Guthrie was born at Clinton-Sherman Air Force Base resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as on September 2, 1928, in Canute, until its closure in 1969. She con- cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Oklahoma, to Ira Douglas and tinued working in several positions Susie Lee (Arney) Hudgens. She over the years. Following Gene’s practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. passed away on June 26, 2026, in passing, Mary found love again For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: Elk City, Oklahoma, at the age of and married Jessie Earl “Buddy” 97. Guthrie on August 19, 1977. After Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator Mary grew up in the Canute and their marriage, she worked as Bud- Elk City area alongside her four dy’s secretary at the Burns Flat Gin, Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES brothers, Fount, I.D., Leroy, and where they remained until retiring Jack, and her two sisters, Jerry and together. Winona. Family was the center of Mary’s SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: In 1945, she married Gene Per- life. She loved traveling with her strength touched generations, and • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) key, and together they welcomed family, especially to Branson, Mis- she will be deeply missed by all • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic their son, Timothy. The couple souri, and she enjoyed cooking who knew and loved her. Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) briefly lived in Canute before mak- and fishing. A faithful member of Mary was preceded in death by • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV ing their home in Dill City, where the Second and Adams Church of her husbands, Gene Perkey and Mary worked beside Gene on the Christ, she attended as long as her Buddy Guthrie; her parents, Ira • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s family farm until he sold the opera- health allowed. She was the matri- and Susie Hudgens; her son, Tim- tion and began a career in welding. arch of her family-the steady pres- othy; her brothers, Leroy, Jack, Mary later worked as a telephone ence who held everyone together. Fount, and I.D.; and her sisters, Jer- Professional, Passionate operator and served as postmaster Her home, her love, and her quiet ry and Winona. Advance, Attentive ... Mary’s love extended far beyond herself. She became a mother and Our Difference is Our Care grandmother figure to generations of nieces and nephews, who cher- Have you ever considered becoming a ished her wisdom, encouragement, hospice volunteer? and unwavering love. She is sur- A fulfulling experience in the spirit of vived by her nephew Doug Hutton giving and receiving. and wife Sharon of Elk City, Okla- THE BRANDING restaurant IRON homa; Shawn Hutton and wife Me- lynda of Elk City; Cody Crow and wife Jennifer of Elk City; Kyle Hut- ton and wife Kayla of Foss, Oklaho- $15.99 Thursday Night ma; Cade Crow and wife Danielle of Elk City; Kaleb Hutton; Kole Steak & Shrimp Buffet Hutton and wife Emma of Elk City; Kash Hutton of Elk City; nieces Wendy Ross and husband Johnny $12.99 Friday Night of Elk City and Cori Lowry of Elk City; extended nieces and neph- Catfish & Ribs Buffet ews Caitlyn, Callen, Dax, Mila, and Nora; along with Mila and Nora; Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving Dine-In or Carryout Available along with many other extended family members and cherished Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. 1200 S. 10th Street • Clinton, OK • 580-323-5554 friends.