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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Larry D Glenn DUI What a Great Town State of Okla vs Jonas A Blackwolf Public intoxication By Sheryl Ponce the government is by the people though there are two or more citizens, we forget how fortunate and for the people. schools of which to choose, the we are to live in a community that FELONIES Elk City? What once was a small I personally am not from Elk struggle is real and patience is the truly cares. State of Okla vs Shikerah Jones DUI town, has all changed. The people City, but I was raised in larger key to finding peace. Growing as a community, as well State of Okla vs Tracy G Baker Kidnapping. Assault & battery by have not changed, the government cities and everything that goes The proof is in the numbers, as growing in population has been strangulation has not changed, the wants and with living in large towns. When I especially record-breaking tax in- a trend in the last decade. With the State of Okla vs Clayton D Atteberry Possession of & reckless needs have not changed. It is not moved to Elk City in 1982, I found come record. To me this means that celebration of 125 years, Elk City conduct with a firearm only a great place to raise a fami- the community to be welcoming not only do the citizens of Elk City thrives and the future is bright. It is State of Okla vs Ashlee M Weimer Child neglect. Possession of ly, but it is a place that cares about and supportive of this stranger. I support each other, it also means time to take a look around, appre- meth & paraphernalia their neighbors; cares about stray soon went to work teaching at Elk that surrounding communities and ciate the community and people of State of Okla vs Michael R Linebaugh Child neglect. Possession of animals; cares about the youth and City High School, and that contin- visitors also invest in the business- the community. We have so much meth & paraphernalia educating them; cares about gov- ued until I retired in 2019. I miss es, as well as the activities in the to be thankful for, and as we ap- State of Okla vs Wilbert L Brewer Jr Bringing contraband into jail erning themselves; and cares about the interaction with the youth. I town. There is so much to offer in proach the Rodeo of Champions, what is put back into the communi- have always said that education terms of sports, the arts, education, walk with gratitude that we live in a State of Okla vs Markeith D Tucker Rape ty. It is a town that thrives because is as much about the parents or and local government. There is so town where the American dream is of the people, the leadership, and guardians and their children. Al- much to offer that sometimes, as alive and well. "There will not be any changes or exceptions to the publication of these records." MARRIAGES & DIVORCES PURPLE Pressure Control, MPLX, Jan- ning Welding and Supply, LLC., Asher Oilfield Services, Assisted Living and Memory Care, Keith’s Butcher Shop, LLC, King Legal, Lipscomb Elk in Dental Clinic, and Western Plains Downed Bikers Associ- ation. Continued from page 1 Comforting Hands Hospice, City, Momentum Transports, Shirts and hats will be avail- DIVORCES Kanyon Cunningham, DDS., Outlaw Oilfield Supply, Great able to be purchased at the Nicole Groves vs Gary Groves support. The businesses that First Assembly of God, Good Plains Bank, Great Plains Re- WOAC Booth at the rodeo. Go Virginia Vega vs Neftali Vega Jr are sponsoring the evening Shepherd Hospice, Homestead gional Medical Center, Nowl- to www.WOAC- EC.Org. include Edward Jones’, Cudd MARKET ported that they ordered a banner for the flea market that will go up downtown, much like the ro- OBITUARIES Continued from page 1 with being on the road. Friday, Sept 4th, and they will be deo and fall festival banners. The City of Elk City puts it up, takes it down, and stores it. The board Stephen Michael Wallace He is survived by his wife, Cherri Wallace; his daughters, Jessie Wal- clearing out the merchandise on approved the expenditure for the March 7, 1952 - August 18, 2026 raised two daughters, Jessie Wal- lace and Cori Wallace; his bonus Sept. 9th. They will be taking ex- banner and other printing costs. Stephen Michael “Mike” Wal- lace and Cori Wallace, and built a son, Chris Wilson; his grandsons, tra snacks and drinks to the Elk Letters for the Hall of Fame lace, 74, of Elk City, Oklahoma, family that remained at the center Ethan Wilson, Seth Wilson, and City Fire Department. nominations will be going out to passed away on August 18, 2026. of his life. Aidan Smoot; and his granddaugh- Under old business, Beverly all members and are due back by Mike was born on March 7, Mike was a man whose love was ter Adalyn Wilson. Jordan, flea market chairman, Oct. 1st. It was also noted that Bill 1952, in Chickasha, Oklahoma to often expressed more through what He was preceded in death by his reported that there are currently Jackson got two file cabinets do- Toy Beoletto and Samuel Wallace. he did than what he said. That love parents, Toy Beoletto and Samu- 110 vendors coming, but there nated to the WOHS from Jamac. He served as a United States Ma- was evident in the countless ges- el Wallace, and his brother, Roger are still spots available. Although They will be placed in the Educa- rine before building a long career tures that conveyed what words Saxon. the number seems low, they are tion Building when the weather with Oklahoma Natural Gas, where often could not. Those who knew No funeral service will be held. in the same place as they were becomes cooler. he worked for more than three de- him recognized his quick wit and Mike didn’t want one or the fuss last year. She also asked for help With no other new business, cades. wonderfully sarcastic sense of hu- Music was one of Mike’s gifts. He that came with it. In lieu of flowers, during the three-day event that the meeting was adjourned at On September 3, 1972, Mike mor. He had a way of making the was a talented guitar player, and it the family asks that those wishing will take place on Oct. 1st, 2nd, 11:35 a.m. The next meeting will married Cherri Wallace, begin- people around him laugh, and he brought him great enjoyment over to honor Mike’s memory consider 3rd, and 4th. take place on the fourth Monday ning a life together that would held onto that humor until his very the years. He also loved motorcy- making a donation to the Tunnel to In new business, Jordan re- in September, at 11 a.m., at WTC. span nearly 54 years. Together they last day. cles and the freedom that came Towers Foundation att2t.org Rosalyn (Jones) Dixon Hughes January 9, 1943 – August 19, her throughout her life. She contin- Berry “Tommy,” Susan Marie “Su- 2026 ued working until the age of 74, and sie” Crowson, Ida Laverne Branch- (USPS # 173-020) Rosalyn was born January 9, her lifelong habit of caring for oth- Thorne, Franklin Pierce “Frank,” 580-225-3000 1943, in Richmond, California, to ers continued until the age of 82. Homer Wade, Murphy Lee, Iva Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Wiley Murph Jones and Audrey Rosalyn had a lifelong love of Fern “Tookie” Kehr, Ernest Wiley, 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 (Branch) Jones, and she passed reading and collected hundreds of Billie Ruth Presley, Harold Dean, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 away on August 19, 2026, at the books over the years. She was also Alice Faye, Emma Jean Newcomb, age of 83. She spent portions of a woman of strong Christian faith and Larry Mack. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 her life in California, Texas, and whose love for the Lord and His She is survived by her three sons, Oklahoma and graduated from Word remained an important part Alan Dixon and wife Sonya of Ca- Merritt High School. Rosalyn mar- of her life, and she especially loved nute, OK, Tony Dixon and Timo- great-grandchildren. She is also SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, survived by her special nephew and ried Velcie Dixon on July 29, 1960, reading her Bible. She had a creative thy Dixon of Coxs Creek, KY, her Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer and together they had five children: spirit and enjoyed decorating, arts daughter, Sheri Plaster of Elk City, friend, Joe Jones and wife Jeana. $50/yearly print only Neva Pyatt, Alan, Tony, Roger, Timothy, and and crafts, and making her home OK, and her sister, Larayne Skelton Public Viewings were held at $60/yearly print & online Sheri. Throughout her life, Rosa- beautiful. Above all, Rosalyn had a and husband Bill of Elk City, OK. People’s Co-Op Funeral Home, $40/online only Advertising Director lyn was known for her strong work selfless heart. She was always there She is also survived by 9 grandchil- 1400 Main St., Lone Wolf, OK No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, ethic and independent nature. She to help her family, often putting dren, Chaz Isaacson and husband 73655, on Thursday, August 27, Advertising Director worked for many years as a wait- their needs before her own and rare- Joe of Edmond, OK; Chase Dix- 2026, and Friday, August 28, 2026. [email protected] ress and cashier before becoming ly doing anything for herself. She on of Canute, OK; Tony Dixon, II A family luncheon was held on [email protected] Nancy Karnowski, a business owner, operating both gave freely of herself, her time, and of Burns Flat, OK; Tonika Brown Saturday, August 29, 2026 offer- ECNclassifi[email protected] CSR a clothing store and a daycare. Her whatever she had to those she loved. and husband Kevin of Holdenville, ing a time to gather, share mem- strong work ethic remained with Her greatest joy was helping family. OK; Kathleen Straessle of Richland, ories, and celebrate Rosalyn’s life. She was preceded in death by her WA; Brittany Polson and husband A graveside service followed at parents; her husband, Otis Hughes; Greg of Keller, TX; Dakota Dixon Poarch Cemetery, Carter, OK. Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices her son, Roger Dixon; her grand- son, Michael Cress; and her 14 sib- of Ponder, TX; Quinton Dixon of Clinton, OK, and Kylan Plas- Online condolences for Rosalyn can be made by visiting www.peo- lings, Elmer Buford “Jack,” Seaborn ter of Elk City, OK, as well as 16 plescooperativefuneralhome.com. Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as cancer or heart failure. 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