A memorial service for Roger Paul Alexander will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 4 at Huber-Benson Funeral Home with his brother-in-law, Clint Quarles, officiating. 

Roger died Dec. 11, 2024, at his home in El Reno. He was born May 29, 1960, in Gary, Ind. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and a retired correctional officer with the El Reno Federal Correctional Institution.

Following his retirement, he served on several police departments: Geary, Fort Cobb, where he was chief, Calumet and El Reno.

El Reno High School December Students of the Month are Avery Crain, Autry Beikmann, Madison Rochdi, Foxx Hurtz, Brooklyn Reed, Cooper Thompson, Malachi Bilbrey and Lilly Thomas.

Charles “Chuck” Bartley of El Reno passed from this life Dec. 19, 2024, surrounded by family. Chuck was born Nov. 26, 1943, in Dove Creek, Colo., to Jesse and Loretta Bartley.

Chuck served his country in the U.S. Air Force and afterward, made his living as a truck driver for over 30 years. Chuck’s true passion was building and restoring classic cars. He loved traveling, especially to car shows.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives added to its transparency portal a government efficiency survey intended to root out duplication of services, waste and inefficiencies in state government.