July 2024

Kendall and Karen (Heldenbrand) Chadwick celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony at the Elks Lodge, with Karen’s sister, Robin Robinson officiating.

A dinner and dance followed.

The traditional gold was used in the décor with vases of daisies that were in the original ceremony.

Many old friends, family and members of the original wedding party attended.

Karen and Kendall were married July 12, 1974, at the old First Baptist Church of El Reno.

Services for Wanda Faye Hopkins of El Reno will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Grant Findley officiating. Services are under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.

Wanda died July 12, 2024, at Integris Canadian Valley Hospital in Yukon. She was born Sept. 9, 1947, in Pueblo, Colo. She was raised in Fountain, Colo., where she graduated from Fountain High School. She worked as an assistant C.P.A. in Denver, Colo., before relocating to San Diego, Calif.

El Reno Masonic Lodge makes a contribution to the El Reno Fire Department Fire Pup Program and the Police Department Child ID/Safety Program.

Worshipful Master Trevor Collier presents checks to ERFD Deputy Chief Mike Lloyd and Assistant Police Chief Kirk Dickerson.

El Reno Masons plan to donate $20,000 in community needs in 2024.

Leslie Oretha “Cookie” Buford, age 69, passed away Nov. 21, 2023, in Highland Park, Ill. She was born Dec. 17, 1953, in El Reno, Oklahoma, Canadian County. Leslie was a beloved sister, aunt and friend.

Leslie, known affectionately as Cookie, was a loving, kind, giving, trustworthy and beautiful person, both inside and out. She possessed a brilliant mind and had a passion for learning. She completed her primary education at Booker T. Washington and graduated from El Reno High School.

Descendants of Elmo and Agnes Finnigan held their annual reunion recently at Roman Nose State Park. Attending were their children, Tim and Danella Finnigan, Pat and Cheryl Finnigan, Willie and Kathleen Finnigan Baeriswyl, Peggy Finnigan Wahweah, Terry and Lorie Finnigan and Jimmy and Sheila Finnigan Cowan.

Services for Norma Lee Vickrey of Minco were held Thursday, July 25 at Minco First Baptist Church, with burial following at the Evergreen Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Huber-Reynolds Funeral Home.

Norma died July 22, 2024, at St. Katharine Drexel Assisted Living Center in El Reno.

She was born May 15, 1935, in Minco. She was raised in the Minco community, graduating from Minco High School in 1954. Norma was co-owner of the Minco Cotton Gin and was the bookkeeper for 19 years. She was a member of Minco First Baptist Church.

Riders from American Legion Riders Post 1340 as well as State Commander Brett Martin recently visited American Legion Post 34 in El Reno.

Post 34 provided coffee and doughnuts for all riders.

Lamplighters OHCE of Canadian County met recently at Mount Zion Global Methodist Church, with Carol Stine calling the meeting to order. Jan Maddox offered a devotional on “Trust.” Maxine Little read minutes from the previous meeting, while Patricia Morrison gave the treasury report.

Ann Niemann will direct the plans for the club’s education display at the Canadian County Fair. She will be assisted by Donna Wehmuller.

Maddox presented the leader lesson on “Cooking and Crafting for the Holidays.”

Matthew Williams, 41, passed away July 15, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 29 at Wilson Funeral Home. 

LAWSUITS

Federated Mutual Insurance Company vs. Kiana Cunningham for $37,304.13 to pay a debt plus costs and attorney fees.

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. vs. Larry Taylor for $116,376.75 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 22, Block 3, Silver Leaf West Addition Section 1, Oklahoma City.

Security State Bank vs. Brian Kidd for $103,243.01 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.

OneMain Financial Group LLC vs. Kim Tran for $23,994.69 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees.