April 2020

Body While El Reno Mayor and Acting City Manager Matt White has not ruled out a citywide shelter-in-place order, he is asking residents to use common sense and take the COVID-19 pandemic seriously. “Just don’t take a chance with the stuff.

Body Vaccines intended to combat or cure the virus that has created a worldwide pandemic could first be given to the Chinese government to be tested there.

Body Irene Anna Perkins departed for her heavenly journey March 31, 2020, after a courageous battle against lung cancer (non-smoker). Due to the coronavirus, a private burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Union City with Rev. Lance Warren officiating.

Body Private family service for Vernon Lee Bomhoff, 81-year-old Weatherford resident, was held Friday, April 3, 2020, in the Lockstone Funeral Home Chapel with Brother David Lawrence officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home.

Body Private services for Mark Evan Fairchild will be held under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. Mark died March 12, 2020, in Oklahoma City. He was born Dec. 21, 1987, in Oklahoma City and lived most of his life in Yukon.

Body David Lowe of Belton, Mo., passed away March 26, 2020.  His parents, Wesley and Luella Lowe preceded him in death. David is survived by his wife, Aliece; son, Jason (Katie); son, Clay (Stacey); and daughter, Cristen; brother, Michael Lowe and sister, Elaine Hostetler.

Body El Reno's first confirmed case of the COVID-19 virus has been identified as Associate District Judge Bob Hughey. Hughey, who oversees the Canadian County Children's Justice Center, has been in self-quarantine at home since March 23.

Body El Reno fire and police personnel have been cleared to return to work after a report from the state medical examiner showed a patient they came into contact with did not have COVID-19.

Body City of El Reno officials are waiting on word from the Oklahoma Office of the Chief Medical Examiner on the status of four police officers and one fireman and their possible exposure to COVID-19.