On Nov. 6, 2020, Marlene Gibson was taken by the hand of our heavenly father to her new home. Upon her arrival, she will be greeted by her husband, Tom Gibson; her parents, Arthur W. and Nancy Delphine Elwell; her in-laws, Ernest and Lillie Mae Gibson; her grandson, William Jake Austin; and her son-in-law, Lenny Ward.

Marlene was born in Norwood, Mass. She attended the University of Maryland and the University of Oklahoma where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education.

Memorial service for Kenneth Earl Potter of El Reno was held Monday at First Baptist Church of Yukon with Clark Wrather officiating. Services were under the direction of Yanda & Son Funeral Home of Yukon.

Kenneth passed away Oct. 29, 2020, at his home. He was born July 27, 1956, in Oklahoma City. He was employed with Schwarz Ready Mix for 40 years.

Built with bond money from the Capital Improvements Projects close to a decade ago, the city’s Denny-Crump Rodeo Arena has become a popular stopping place on the rodeo scene.

“Our facility is really rodeo-friendly and it’s user-friendly. We have had circuses, car shows, corn hole tournaments and concerts there as well. We expect that will continue to grow,” said El Reno Mayor Matt White.

The arena has hosted the annual El Reno Wranglers Open Rodeo as well as specialty events such as barrel racing and bull riding. It recently hosted the K&S Ranch Hand Rodeo.

After watching star quarterback Dorian Plumley put up back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing and passing seasons, El Reno High School head football coach Chuck Atchison felt it was time to start diversifying the Indians offensive portfolio.

It was a moved based on the potential of the Indians to make a deep run in the Class 5A playoffs with Plumley at the helm.