Having played the sport at all levels through college and then experiencing the other side as a head coach on the club and high school levels, it’s safe to say softball has been a big part of Davee Deaton’s life for decades.

So when she announced last week she was stepping down as El Reno High School’s head coach, it was a decision not made lightly.

El Reno will choose a mayor on Tuesday, deciding between four individuals. The top vote-getter will serve a three-year term.

Matt White, 47, is the incumbent, having served four terms as El Reno mayor. He is being challenged by Steve Jensen, 52, a 20-year member of the El Reno Public School Board as well as Rita Thompson, 62, and Kevan Copelin, 62, both of whom have said they are mostly retired.

Early voting was held Thursday and Friday at the Canadian County Election Board. The polls for Tuesday's election will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

A graveside memorial service for close family and friends of Debra “Debbie” Jo Foulk will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in the Kingfisher Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home.

Prayer service for Dolores Ann Reding will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart with Rev. Kelly Edwards and Deacon Lloyd Menz officiating. Burial will be in the El Reno Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home. 

Dolores died Nov. 7, 2019, at St. Katharine Drexel Retirement Center in El Reno. She was born March 28, 1946, in El Reno and was a lifelong resident of the community.