March 2020

Body The ambulance service for El Reno and the area says it’s prepared to deal with COVID-19. Pafford EMS issued a statement last week to ensure the public of its commitment to maintain its “award-winning service.

Body El Reno Public Schools first day of food distribution during the COVID-19 outbreak was a success, said Public Outreach Director Brooke Robertson. Between its four school sites and the stops made by the mobile van, some 400 meals were passed out to anyone ages 18 and under.

Body The city of El Reno will make changes to public accessibility of city buildings and city operating procedures. As of last Friday, there were no confirmed cases in El Reno but that is expected to change. The city of El Reno will follow the CDC guidelines and directions from Gov.

Body Ralph Daniel Haynes was born in Sentinel, Okla., on Aug. 24, 1959, to Ralph and Jean Haynes. He passed away at his home on Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Body MaryAnn Charolette Benoit Stout of Yukon passed from this life on March 22, 2020, at the age of 86. She was born July 25, 1933, in Tracadie, Nova Scotia, Canada. She worked for 30 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant and scrub tech at Bethany General Hospital.

Body Graveside services for Minnie Lea Davis of Minco were held Monday in the Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Minnie died March 18, 2020, at her home in Minco. She was born May 23, 1931, in Minco and was raised in the Minco community.

Body Lindalee Catherine “Linda” Payton was born Jan. 4, 1943, in El Reno to Harold Glenn and La Verna Isabele Heaston Elkins. She died in Oklahoma City on March 22, 2020. Linda had a heart of compassion and would always look out for the needs of others.

Body Graveside services for Betty Lou Gore of Minco were held Monday in the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Betty died March 18, 2020, at the Deaconess Integris Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was born Dec.

Body Graveside services for Marsha Gail (Blair) Wagnon of Afton were held March 19, 2020, in the Green Hill Cemetery in Lindsay. Services were under the direction of Boydston-Wilbourn Funeral Home. Marsha passed away March 13, 2020, in Afton. She was born Aug. 9, 1952, in Elk City.

Body Private family services for Herbert L. Atkins will be held March 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Mr. Atkins passed away March 14, 2020, in Oklahoma City. He was born Aug.