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Page 2 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Wednesday, June 3 2020 service at OSU.” cused on speech patterns in dez said that they found ar- ing time with clients and sional gives to their career, Award In addition to mentoring, Hernandez also worked as Parkinson’s patients. “T could see that spark in ticulation, speech rate and prosody (e.g. rhythm and patients,” Hernandez said. “T think I was really drawn and how much time and Continued from page 1. a graduate research assis- her eyes that indicated, “Yes, intonation) to have the most to this field because you see energy they have to put into Project, a College of Hu- tant for Dr. Ramesh Kaipa, I am definitely on board,’” significant effects on Parkin- your clients so frequently being good at what they do,” man Sciences living-learn- the head of CDIS. She said Kaipa said. “She was genu- son’s patients’ speech. and you can see them prog- Hernandez said. “I have a ing program. the position prompted her to inely interested in contribut- “So now, for continuing ress. And after they leave, “When we ask students complete a thesis as part of ing to the knowledge base research, maybe Dr. Kaipa’s you're still thinking about better understanding of what to give of themselves it can her master’s degree. that would help speech-lan- next research assistant or them. You're thinking about kind of sacrifice people in be very draining, as they are “My graduate program guage pathologists assess another student looking to what you can do better for the medical field make. It’s still students themselves,” wasn’t one that required and treat patients with Par- do a thesis project could do them in the next session.” eye-opening.” said King, the P.E.T.E. a thesis,” Hernandez ex- kinson’s disease better.” another study like this but on Hernandez’s mentality of Project coordinator. “Co- plained, “but because I Hernandez spent nearly a greater scale,” Hernandez service - evident throughout Elizabeth Gosney is a rina focused her efforts on didn’t do any undergraduate 100 hours interviewing and said, explaining that there her time at OSU - is reflected graduate student in mass pouring into our mentors so research with professors, I recording people with and are still gaps in research. in what she described as a communications and works that they could recharge and always felt like I had missed without Parkinson’s dis- As for herself, Hernandez shift in perspective concern- develop as students and pro- out on broadening my hori- ease - a level of work com- is venturing outside of aca- ing the medical profession- in the College of Arts and fessionals. Corina has made zons and getting experience parable to doctoral students demic research and into one- als she now calls her col- Sciences Outreach at OSU. a remarkable impact on our with something new.” completing a dissertation, on-one therapy at a pediatric leagues. Editor’s note: Hernandez campus. The benefits to oth- Kaipa said he remembers according to Kaipa - to ana- clinic. “T feel like it’s much more ers will be shown for years presenting a research idea to lyze factors that contribute “I'm looking forward to tangible now, how much ev- graduated from Elk City to come due to her legacy of Hernandez in 2018 that fo- to speech deficits. Hernan- just doing therapy - spend- ery single medical profes- High School in 2014. Kidnapping deputies responded to the then drove to the residence returned to her home while The child’s guardians re- Flying J and saw Allen’s and picked up the child, the he drove back to the Flying J portedly did not know Smith semi parked in the parking report indicates. to his detached semi. or Allen, and they also knew lot. Allen was removed from Allen was then inter- Allen then reportedly said nothing of the child’s plans Continued from page 1. I ain’t going to be with you the driver’s seat. Smith, re- viewed. He, too, was report- on between 1-2 a.m. May to leave with them. Transportation of Missis- and I’m not going to to leave ported as his girlfriend, was edly read his Miranda Rights 12, he and Smith drove “This is the best possi- sippi as a truck driver. The my wife at all for you or no also removed from the pas- and agreed to speak. He also back to the child’s residence ble outcome on this case,” detective was also able to one.” senger seat. allegedly said he knew the where they again picked Manning said. “I can’t say see that the missing juvenile At 2:08 pm, the deputy Inside the sleeper, depu- child through Facebook. He her up. They then drove enough about the quick ties reportedly found the ju- allegedly tried to claim that back to the Flying J, the re- had received a message from contacted Allen’s listed em- port states. Allen reportedly work our detectives and venile. She was said not to he thought the child was suf- deputies did on this investi- this profile at 11:56 p.m. on ployer and said he needed to have apparent injuries. fering some kind of abuse. claimed that he and Smith April 27. know whether Allen’s truck Both Allen and Smith were Before going to her resi- planned to take the child to gation. This had the poten- The message reportedly had GPS. He then learned of Michigan to live with them. tial to be an extremely bad placed under arrest for child dence, he said that he had stated, “Don’t be getting the Flying J location. Allen also admitted during situation, but some solid, stealing and conspiracy. unhooked the trailer from his interview that his phone fast detective work and good ahold of me at all because The detective and BCSO At 3:10 p.m., the detec- his semi and had parked contained graphic video of field response made all the tive interviewed Smith at the down the road to avoid any- Register received a response within application and who has not the child. difference.” BSCO. She was read her Mi- one seeing him, the detective The alleged victim said Manning also said Allen randa Rights and agreed to wrote. 30 days should contact the speak, the detective wrote. Allen reportedly claimed during a forensic interview has a lengthy criminal re- Continued from page 1. County Election Board of- Smith reportedly claimed the child came to the semi, that she had known Al- cord, including a history of the release stated. The re- fice. len for one year, the report sexual assault. that she and Allen only knew where she entered, before sponse is either a voter iden- Oklahoma Voter Regis- the juvenile through Face- stated. She also reportedly Smith’s parking for an hour to talk. stated that the couple had bond ‘was tification card listing the tration Application forms $100,000, according to jail book. She allegedly stated He said the couple talked new voter’s precinct number are available at the County that, earlier that morning, about taking the child with made plans to return at ap- records. Allen is being held and polling place location proximately 1 a.m. to get Election Board office lo- the juvenile had sent her ad- them. her and had discussed going on a $500,000 bond. Both or a letter that explains the cated at 306 W. Main St. in dress. He then allegedly said that to Walmart to purchase hair are due back in court on June reason or reasons the appli- Sayre and at most post offic- She said that she and Allen the child exited the semi and dye for both her and Smith. 18. cation for voter registration es, tag agencies and public was not approved. Manning libraries in the county. Ap- said anyone who has sub- mitted a voter registration plications also are available at www.elections.ok.gov. Wenona Latimer Dunn John Wesley Smith WENONA LATIMER John Wesley Smith, 82, of Dr. Lonnie Gene Jay, DV DUNN Sayre, Oklahoma was born Wenona (Latimer) Dunn on February 2, 1938 in But- Dr. Lonnie Gene Jay, DVM, was born November 10, 1920 ler, Oklahoma. He is the son 73, a long-time resident of Mi- on a farm southeast of Lex- of Ernest Franklin and Hallie ami, Oklahoma, passed away ington, Cleveland County, Ada (Newcomb) Smith. John peacefully on May 22 2020, Oklahoma. She was the eldest went to walk the Heavenly after a brief illness. He will child of Kirk and Pearl (Ri- streets of gold with his Lord be dearly missed by his family gney) Latimer. She left this and Savior on May 28, 2020 and his many friends. He was world on May 26, 2020 at the in Elk City, Oklahoma. preceded in death by his par- age of 99. John graduated from ents, Bob and Loa Mae Jay, In 1921 she moved with her Hammon High School class and sister, Sheila Rowe, and parents to the Latimer farm, of 1956, He married his best nephew, Gabriel. He grew up known as Latimer Corner, 4 a friend and love of his life, in Elk City, Oklahoma, on his south of Foss, OK, where she 1946, her sister Laurel McNatt Carolyn Jean in a Christmas grandchildren, Colby Smith parents’ farm where his early grew up and graduated Foss in 2006, and grandson Michael Eve wedding on December 24, and wife, Ashley of Mangum, love for animals began. A High School in 1938. After in 2020. She is survived by 1962 in Clinton, Oklahoma. Oklahoma, Conner Smith graduate of both Merritt High cheer for his beloved Cow- attending Keen’s Business her sons, David and his wife John started the Smith and wife, Nikyla of Elk City, boys). GO POKES! Barbara of Sherwood, OR, Oklahoma, Caden Smith, and School and Southwestern Lonnie is survived by his College in Elk City, OK she Dairy in 1965 in Carter, Okla- State University, he pursued was employed in Sayre OK, John and his wife Gracie of homa which he owned and op- Zach Breeze and his wife, Em- his dream by moving to Still- sisters, Pat Higgins and Nan where she met Walter. They Ingram, TX, and Steve and his erated until his retirement in alee all of Carter, Oklahoma, water, OK, where he earned Coy (Mike) and brothers, Olin were married October 19, wife Sandi, of Granger, TX. 1995. In addition to the dairy, McKenzie Berg, Hallie Smith, his Doctor of Veterinary Jay (Sherry) and Dean Jay 1941 in Sayre, OK and made Also by 11 grandchildren: John was a lifetime farmer and and Gracie Smith all of Elk (Jean), and several nephews Ken, and his wife Stacey; City, Oklahoma, Kyle Range Medicine. He and his business their home in Clinton, OK. To rancher, partner, Dr. Roger Parker, and nieces. this marriage were born four Mark; Renee and her husband and wife, Katrina of Sentinel, He enjoyed being with his Oklahoma, Amber Moya and owned and operated the Vet- Visitation will be held at the sons, David, Kenneth, John Kevin Schlachter; Jennifer family, attending his grand- husband, DBJ of Crowell, erinary Clinic in Miami. Dr. Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Steve. Dunn; Vickie Dunn; Erica kids ballgames, playing domi- Texas; eight great-grandchil- Jay was loved by both humans on Friday, May 29, 2020, from After Walter returned from and her husband, Robert Katz; noes, he was known to beat dren, LaceLynn Breeze of and all the animals who re- 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. A pri- service in the Army Air Corps, Chris, Jeff, McKenzie and anyone he played and his time Elk City, Oklahoma, Grayson ceived his loving veterinarian vate family memorial will be they first lived in Clinton, then Kirk Dunn. Also by 11 great- on the farm and ranch. grandchildren: Ashleigh, Ken- Fite of Elk City, Oklahoma, care. His practice, his home, held at a later date. Services in Wewoka, OK and later John and his wife were Hunter Range, Trent Range, his land, and his many, many have been placed in the care of in Sayre, OK. In 1957 they nan, Ryann, Kristian, Velahni, both long time members of the Gemma Range all of Sentinel, plants filled Lonnie’s heart Brown-Winters Funeral Home moved to Wheeler, TX and Jason, Brodi, Katie, Alex, Retrop Baptist Church in Ret- Oklahoma, Paig Moya, Chloe and soul with love and sat- and Cremation Service in Mi- in 1968 to Donna, TX. While Aleph and Fabian, And by her rop, Oklahoma. Moya of Crowell, Texas, and isfaction of a job well done. ami. living in Donna, she attended brother, R.C. Latimer, and his Funeral services will be Cambree Smith of Mangum, He loved his family, sports, Friends and family may Pan American University and wife Rita, of Pharr, TX. held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oklahoma. exercise and anything related send the family notes of en- served as church secretary. Graveside services will be June 2, 2020 at the Retrop He is preceded in death by to Oklahoma State University couragement by viewing Dr. In 1975 they returned to Lat- held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, June Baptist Church. Rev. Gary his wife, Carolyn Smith; par- athletics (which were sure to Jay’s Tribute Page at www. imer Corner to help care for 2, 2020 at Clinton Cemetery, Vitosky will officiate. Inter- ents, Ernest and Hallie Smith; make Lonnie stop, watch and brown-winters.com. her parents. For several years Clinton OK, with Jeff Loftiss ment will be at Poarch Cem- three sisters, Ada Spencer, she served as a Clerk at the officiating. etery in Carter, Oklahoma. Vern Choate, and Belle Raw- Ce | Foss Post Office. They moved A special thanks to her care- Services have been entrusted son; and daughter, Sheila Silk. to Elk City in 2000, and to givers at Park Place Assisted to the care of Richard and Memorials can be made Georgetown, TX in 2006 to be Living. Tammy Dugger and the staff to the Poarch Cemetery or the Send obituaries to near children, Wenona was a_ life-long member of the church of Donations in Wenona’s memory can be made to Tip- ton Children’s Home, Tipton, of Martin-Dugger Funeral Retrop Baptist Church in care Home in Elk City, Oklahoma. of Martin-Dugger Funeral John is survived by his Home, P.O. Box 707, Elk Christ, and for many years OK. [email protected] son, Johnny Smith of Carter, City, Oklahoma 73648, taught children’s and ladies Services are under the direc- Oklahoma; two daughters, Online condolences can Bible classes. tion of Rose Chapel, Sayre. Terri Daniels and her hus- be sent to the family by using She was preceded in death Online guestbook and con- band, Charly of Elk City, the online guest book at www. by her husband in 2007, her dolences are available at Oklahoma, Michelle Moore martin-duggerfuneralhome. parents, her son Kenneth, in www.whineryfs.com. of Elk City, Oklahoma; seven com.