February 2021

Recognized as August/ September Okarche Lioness honoree is Lexi Wilson.

The investment world was convulsed last week when at least one hedge fund (Melvin Capital) lost billions of dollars. The sudden, massive losses happened when a tidal wave of independent individual investors, spearheaded by posts on reddit.com, triggered a short squeeze that torpedoed the hedge fund.

For those of you unfamiliar with a “short squeeze,” let me explain. Most stock market investors “go long.” That means that they buy a stock and then hope to sell it later at a higher price.

LAWSUITS

Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Steven L. Purvis for $6,319.59 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Rochelle D. Sinclair for $4,478.52 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Kelly M. Harris for $4,075.34 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Capital One Bank N.A. vs. Kristi K. Howes for $8,269.11 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

Lillian B. Ray, known affectionately as Grand’L, was born in Hominy, Okla., to Lydia Ivon Hodges and Manely Joe Hodges on Sept. 18, 1929. Lillian went to be with her heavenly Father on Feb. 2, 2021, at her home in El Reno, Oklahoma.

Seventy-seven years of love, laughter and accomplishment was called to a close on Jan. 30, 2021, after a valiant battle with cancer. Terry embraced every moment of her life with wit, creativity, and love for her family and friends. She was a teacher by trade and to her core … and expert in making life more beautiful and fun for all who were graced to have known her.

Survivors include her loving daughters, Libby Skye Davis and Anna Davis, and loyal doggie companion, Rufus Davis.

She will be missed by her family and friends.

Elton Clifton Yellowfish Jr. was born Sept. 19, 1976, in Lawton to Elton Yellowfish and Odelia “Dee” Sankey.

He departed this life on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, in Oklahoma City.

E.O., as he was affectionately known, spent his early years in Lawton before his family moved to Barefoot Park east of Canton.

Graveside services for Agnes Josephine Littlehawk were held Friday at the Concho Cemetery with John Youngbull officiating. Services were under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.   

Agnes died Jan. 31, 2021, at Post-Acute Rehabilitation Center in El Reno. She was born April 10, 1952, in San Antonio, Texas. She lived in numerous places including Wichita, Kan., and Oklahoma City before moving to El Reno many years ago.

Before retiring, she worked for Concho Child Development.   

Shirley A. Jordan passed away peacefully at her home in Piedmont on Feb. 1, 2021, with her family by her side.

She was born Dec. 10, 1934, in Oklahoma City to parents, Jerome and Angela (Zachary) Schultz.

Shirley was a baptized member of the Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed talking to people about what God’s Kingdom government is going to do for mankind in the future.

She also very much enjoyed traveling, spending time with family, cooking and playing the piano.

A graveside memorial service for Jerry Dean Jolly of Chickasha will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Minco. Services are under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mr. Jolly passed away Jan. 25, 2021. He was born Dec. 22, 1935, in Minco and graduated from Minco High School in 1953. He was a member of the Oklahoma National Guard.

Graveside services for David Harl Gore of Piedmont, a former Minco resident, were held Feb. 4 at the Hazel Dell Cemetery in Minco. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Mr. Gore passed away Jan. 30, 2021, at Integris Southwest Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He was born Jan. 11, 1959, in Tuttle.

David was raised in the Minco community, graduating from Minco High School in 1976. He had worked as a liner hanger in the oil field and was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church.