Betty Jean Paxton passed away March 26, 2025, at Integris Hospital in Yukon. She was born May 1, 1935, in Watonga, and was a graduate of Geary High School.
She worked at the Geary Nursing Home for 25 years as a medical technician, office manager and records specialist.
Betty was a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary and deaconess.
LAWSUITS
Nationstar Mortgage LLC vs. Sedric Pitchford for $203,272.08 to pay a debt plus interest, costs and attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage on Lot 20, Block 16, Brookstone Lakes West Phase 4 Addition, Oklahoma City.
Capital One N.A. vs. Brendan Brown for $12,268.31 to pay a debt plus interest and costs.
Nicholas Greggs and Lauren Cheshier vs. Jesco Farms LLC and Justin Simmons for an amount in excess of $75,000 for injuries and damages alleged to have occurred during an automobile accident.
Caroline Holdaway, a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and dear friend to many, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in El Reno, at the age of 89.
Born in Omega, Okla., in Kingfisher County, Caroline grew up on the family farm and attended Omega schools before finishing her public education at Calumet High School.
She married Raymond Holdaway in 1952, beginning a loving marriage that spanned 61 years until his passing.
El Reno High School head coach Jennifer Douglas keeps adding new entries to her list of accomplishments after being named assistant coach for the Large West squad for the 2025 Oklahoma Coaches Association’s All-State Girls Basketball Teams.
She will assist Cache’s Bo Thompson in the game to be played July 29 at Tulsa Memorial High School. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
It's Douglas’ second elite postseason coaching assignment after guiding the Large West team in the Oklahoma Girls Basketball Coaches Association game several years ago.
