October 2021

Funeral services for Hattie Faye Mauldin will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2021, at First Baptist Church of El Reno, under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home. Faye passed from this life on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021, at the age of 90 years young and is no doubt dancing with Jesus.

Linda Bannister Simmons journeyed from this life on Oct. 20, 2021, after living a long and textured life. She was born to Rosemary and Ray Bannister of El Reno. Linda passed quietly away in her home with her long-devoted husband by her side and her three children nearby as well.

Our beloved mother, Joyce Bahran Richey, passed away Oct. 17, 2021. Joyce was born and spent most of her life in El Reno. She raised her children with love and devotion in El Reno alongside her husband of 51 years, Marvin C. Richey Sr. She was a proud mother to Marvin Jr. and Jason Richey.

Joseph Leo Lagaly was born Oct. 31, 1930, to Wilhelm and Margaret (Menz) Lagaly at their farm home near Union City. He was the fifth of eventually nine children. He was named after two uncles, Joseph and Leo, and his grandfather was also named Joseph.

Vonda Sue Boyle, age 65, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. She was born March 24, 1956, in Okarche to Carl and Ada (Baker) Boyer. She was a graduate of El Reno High School and later attended beauty college.

Funeral services for Billy Ray Paulk were held Friday, Oct. 22 at Wilson Funeral Home, with burial with military honors following at the Red Rock Cemetery in Calumet. Billy passed away Oct. 15, 2021, at his home in Dibble. He was born Feb. 8, 1932, in Calumet to Luther and Velma Paulk.

Funeral services for Shirley Lou Oaks of Minco were held Friday at First Baptist Church in Minco, under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home. Shirley passed away Oct. 17, 2021, at her home. She was born April 18, 1937, in Cogar and was raised in the Cogar/Minco area.

DIVORCES GRANTED Christopher John Jackson vs. Mariah Cheintel Wilson. Charles Estell vs. Lisa Lanell Estell. Debbie Jean McCoy vs. James E. McCoy. Joshua L. Patton vs. Kari Ann Cunningham. Kelly Williams vs. Rebecca Ann Williams. Tiffany Renee Golay vs. Justie Lee Golay.

The El Reno Wranglers recently held their monthly meeting and potluck supper, with Jimmy Johnston welcoming members and Gary Sorrells leading the prayer. There were 26 members present.  Marie Hirst gave a report from the annual rodeo.

It’s been said that being a place-kicker in football can be the loneliest job on the field. Hours spent alone in practice, booting the ball through the uprights from different spots – then chasing down your own footballs.