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News/Obits December 9, 2020 Lights all the time that they wouldn’t take it down to put it up. I'm know if it is because of Covid, this year, just a few weeks ago, want to pay my Christmas elec- telling you, plugging in all the but you would have to think so Round and I made sure that we would tricity bill. The truth is, because cords is the most time-consum- because so many of us have seen be ready to go whenever he they are LED and they are al- ing part of putting them up. The it. Ihave had seven cars our here came. Our older boys like it, but Continued from page 1. really their friends do more now. ways flickering and spend a lot cords themselves fill up three sitting still at once, which is a Town made friends and both learned and shared new ideas. of time off, we don't really see 50-gallon tubs on wheels,” he pretty big deal in this world. Maybe people just want to get This is supposed to be a joyful time and it brings me joy to see December 10 He drives to homes and parks bill.” any fluctuation in usage or the said. Mayors Toy Drive near and wide to see the latest ‘Though Dunlap and his fam- out of their houses, see some- people entertained by this. It Each year, Dunlap kicks off ily are accustomed to festive thing fun and pretty and it is will probably keep growing and Party- Convention Cen- technology. changing every year. I even have ter. his display at 8 p.m. on Thanks- onlookers, he said that 2020 has “It’s always changing,” he said. giving. safe,” he stated. Dunlap is meticulous in “There are these new lights, the January The show runs until been especially busy. He is not new songs that will go on next 1, when they rapidly alone in that observation. his Yuletide presentation. He week. I’ve been unemployed this December 11 RBG lights, that are the newest laughs that it is not uncommon year with all the economy stuff technology. I call them birthday dismantle that year’s showing. “My Facebook groups have Participating _ retail “It takes much less time to said the same thing, I don't for passing families to see him and I had that wreck several businesses open late un- lights because they don’t look in his yard straightening lights years ago. This has been some- til 7 p.m. like Christmas lights to me. I or extension cords. thing for me to look forward to. guess I’m old school in that way. Elmer Lee Johnson “This is my favorite holiday.” This has been something that, ‘They do some neat stuff, some he exclaimed. “We go big for through all that, was about hap- December 25 shading that is cool. But, I've Elmer Lee Johnson was born Christmas! I did this at first for pines.” Christmas Day been called an old soul since I on May 19, 1948 in Moore- the kids, but it has really become For more information, visit was a kid, so I want mine to still land, Oklahoma to Ernest and my thing. Our newborn was the Dunlap Family Christmas Community Christmas look like you expect for Christ- Mildred Johnson, Elmer grew born at the end of November Facebook page. Dinner sponsored by ‘mas lights, just with the twist up in Vici, Oklahoma where he Life Community Foun- of blinking along to the beat of attended and graduated high asong” dation - Elk City Con- vention Center. Another benefit Dunlap sees school. While attending school Cora Deaton Ely Williams with his “old school” LED lights he worked on Johnson Farms is the operational costs. alongside his father. He abso- Cora Deaton Ely Williams December 18 “T mean, yeah, I have spent lutely loved being in a com- was bom November 4, 1919, Participating retail some money on buying all the bine and praying with his dad in Doxey, Oklahoma, to Hen- businesses open late un- lights and props and stuff that before and after each harvest. ry and Mary Abney Ely and til7 p.m. During and after high school, died peacefully on December goes with that,” he admitted. have fun with people, and give “But, the biggest question I get he apprenticed for Shaw Fu- everyone nicknames. 3, 2020 at the home of her December 31 everywhere is how much I spend neral Home, and he would go Elmer passed from this life daughter in Duncan, Okla- New Years Eve on electricity. I have people say on to proudly served in the homa while under Hospice on November 30, 2020 in care. Deaton was 101 years Army Reserves. Cordell, Oklahoma. January 1 He earned his bachelor’s de- old. She witnessed a century UAB New Years Day Elmer is preceded in death of changes around her, from a gree in Funeral Service at the by his parents Emest and Mil- time of no autos to the modern University of Central Oklaho- dred Johnson. Due to the COVID-19 ma in Edmond, Oklahoma and technologies of today. liams & Ricky Aaron of Mid- pandemic, many events Elmer is survived by his Deaton graduated from west City, Oklahoma; Chris Continued from page 1. later in Elementary Education children, son Chris Johnson have been cancelled, This case was investigated ad- from the University of South- Cheyenne High School and Williams of Boston, Massa- post-poned or modi- ditionally by the Oklahoma De- ‘western Oklahoma in Weath- and wife Cathy of Cordell, then attended Southwestern chusetts; Shannon & Tyson fied. Please check with partment of Corrections and the erford, Oklahoma. Oklahoma, son Sean M. John- State Teachers College in Lenerose of Canyon, Texas; the event coordinator Oklahoma District Attorney's Elmer was a public-school son of Norman, Oklahoma, Weatherford, Oklahoma, grad- Jonathan & Tanna Williams to make sure of any Drug Task Force II. teacher for Elk City, Oklaho- daughter Lori A. Johnson of uating in 1943. She married of Amarillo, Texas; Jacob changes. ma for 23 years. He taught 6th Norman; grandchildren Madi- ‘Tom Williams on September Williams of Amarillo, Texas; grade science and was mostly son L. Johnson and Parker L. 6, 1942. Residing on a farm Curtis & Kimberlee Williams CMS issues recommendations known as Dr. J, but some re- Johnson; sisters Shirley Klein northwest of Sayre, they were of Offerlee, Kansas; Sarah and husband Larry of Yukon, strong and loving parents to Williams of Dodge City, Kan- membered him as the rocket to long-term care residents man. Elmer was proud to teach Oklahoma, and Pamela Down seven children and were faith- sas; Kristina Hager & Jean GED classes in his free time. of Joplin, Missouri. ful members of Lone Oak Krejea of Austin, Texas Mike and their families After retiring from teaching, Private graveside services Baptist Church. Deaton and Caraway of Richardson, Tex- ‘Tom moved to the Merritt By Cherrie Nutley, SWODA during the holidays and follow he drove frack tanks for TLR were conducted on Saturday, as; Jason & Erin Williams of| Ombudsman Supervisor, 580- December 5, 2020 at 2:00 PM area in 1967, where many ad- Mustang, Oklahoma; Jessica CDC recommendations for their and distribution trucks for 562-5032 own gatherings with families Hobby Lobby. at Sunnyside Cemetery. Me- mired their bountiful garden as & Dusty Browder of Amarillo, ‘The holidays have begun and and friends outside of work to they traveled along I-40. And for many of us they look very protect the vulnerable residents Elmer loved to be at church morials may be made to the many enjoyed the rewards of Texas; Joseph & Kelsey John- differently from years past. For to sing and worship. He loved Gideons Bible in care of Shaw son of Pampa, Texas; Mike those of us who have loved ones they care for. her labor from the hundreds of to whistle, visit, and share sto- Funeral Home, P.O. Box 276, canned quart jars that passed & Amy Williams of Okeene, in long-term care facilities, the Friends and Families should ries. He was known to tease, Vici, OK 73859. Oklahoma; and Julie & Cory holidays really bring home to us also keep in mind their outside through her kitchen every Hicks of Guymon, Oklahoma. the feeling of separation. Hard activities and interactions and summer, They joined the Prai- to imagine exactly how the resi- how this will affect their loved In addition, Deaton is sur- dents are feeling, but I do know ones in the facilities. Delbert Lavern Meyer rie View Baptist Church where Deaton watched over numer- vived by thirty great-grand- from visiting with them that CMS advises against residents ous children in the nursery children: Alyssa, Jaxon & they are feeling lonesome and leaving the facility for a holiday Delbert Lavern Meyer de- Layla Mitchell; Henry & need to be reminded that they parted this life on November for twenty five years, and she are thought of and thought of visit because doing so could in- was a very active member of Cora Jenkins; Lyle & Linda crease the residents risk for ex- 27, 2020 at the age of 94 and Williams; Alexis Williams; often! a half. Delbert was born on the Adult I Women’s Sunday With COVID-19 rates increas- posure. Aubrey & Landon Lenerose; In addition, each facility has April 9, 1926 in Roger Mills School class. ing throughout the country, the Caleb, Berklee & Matthew Centers for Disease Control and put together a set of protocols County to Amold and Kather- Besides her love for her Williams; Nicholas, Natalie, Prevention (CDC) is urging all for their residents and those ine (Switzer) Meyer. family and her church, Dea- Haylee & Emmalee Williams; of us to celebrate virtually or that leave the facility for holiday Delbert married Gertie Faye ton taught school in various Jay Thomas Krejca; Emma, just with members of our own household. Moreover, because visits will have to quarantine Stroud in Cheyenne, OK Janu- schools in Southwestern Okla- Jaydon & Jamison Williams; residents in long-term care facil- upon return and may not be al- ary 1950, In that union was homa and ended her teaching Brookelyn Browder; James ities are particularly at risk, the lowed to return. born Deborah Meyer and career of twenty five years in Wayne, John Michael, & Har- Centers for Medicare and Med- ‘These are just a few of the rec- Kathy (Meyer) Dodson. After the Kelton, TX, School Dis- ley Lynn Johnson; Lincoln icaid Services (CMS) has taken ommendations from the CDC the passing of his wife Gertie trict. She was an avid quilter, the unusual step of issuing an and CMS you can view the com- Faye, Delbert married Wanda by his parents Amold and making quilts for each of her & Andrew Williams; Hank, alert with recommendations plete fact sheet at www.cdc.gov/ Katherine (Switzer) Meyer, Rhett & Nash Hicks; as well as to residents, their families and coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily- (Owens) Wohl July 1972 in brother Vernon Meyer, two sis- children and grandchildren. numerous nieces and nephews. Leedey, OK. With this mar- Upon retirement, Deaton and their representatives. ters Vada and Verna Fern Mey- Deaton was preceded in Some of the alert points are as life-coping/holidays.html. riage Delbert was blessed with er, wife Gertie Faye and wife Tom joined the Sayre Bowl- death by her parents; her hus- follows: Gifts and cards can still be three more children Kenneth ing League. She was always Families and friends should dropped off and delivered, win- Wohl, Donald Wohl, and Lo- Wanda, son Kenneth Wohl, quite proud of her bowling band Tom Williams; sisters continue to follow guidelines for dow visits and car parades can meta (Wohl) Lee. granddaughter Jaci Basler, and scores. Deaton took painting Jane Ely Schmidt & Frankie visitation, this includes remain- be arranged and as always call Delbert made a life from son-in-law David Lee. classes and continued to enjoy ‘Tidwell; brothers H.C. Ely & ing 6 feet or more apart, wear a your loved one often. The holi- Heis survived by his brother painting when she joined her Leonard Ely; and one daugh- face covering, and limiting the days will be different but they farming and ranching at a ter-in-law Linda Williams. number of family visiting at any can still be festive and a celebra- young age. He could always Dale Meyer of Phelan, CA; his older sister, Frankie Tidwell, celebration of Deaton’s one time. be found building fence, weld- children Deborah Meyer of at her new home at Elkwood Long Term Care Facilities tion. Assisted Living in Elk City, life will be held at Martin- should find creative ways to cel- If you have questions or con- ing, or working on the farm. the home, Kathy and husband Dugger Funeral Home Chapel Delbert enjoyed hunting and Gary Dodson of Leedey, OK, at the age of 97. She was a ebrate the holidays without hav- cerns please call SWODA Om- strong, determined woman, in Elk City on Monday, De- ing parties or gatherings. budsman Supervisor Cherrie fishing. If there was a season Donald and wife Gail Wohl cember 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Staff should use extra caution Nutley at 580-562-5032. for it, he was loading the dogs of Butler, OK, Lometa Lee of continuing to walk the halls up and hunting it. The passion of Elkwood until she fractured Interment will follow at the Arapaho, OK and daughter-in- Lone Oak Cemetery. Services "ElkCituNews for the land carried on until he her hip for the second time in ‘was called home. law Tarena Wohl of Edmond, April of 2020. have been entrusted to the care You could guarantee if you OK. Also left to carry on his Deaton is survived by her of Richard and Tammy Dugger looked in the bleachers at a legacy is 12 grandchildren, seven children: Helen Jane and the staffof Martin-Dugger| (USPS # 173-020) game you would see Grandpa 30 great grandchildren, and 2 & Alan Mitchell of Duncan, Funeral Home. The fam- 580-225-3 100 smiling with pride. He was his great great grandchildren and a Oklahoma; Ely & Flo Williams ily sincerely appreciates your grandchildren’s biggest fan. host of family and friends. of Shawnee, Oklahoma; J.C. thoughts and prayers. Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC He was very active in his com- Services were held at 2:00 & Debbie Williams of Can- Memorial contributions may 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 munity being a founding mem- p.m. Tuesday December 1 yon, Texas; Donald & Janet be made in her memory to Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 ber of the Leedey Rural Fire at the Red Star Brethren in Williams of Offerlee, Kansas; Boys Ranch Town, in care of| Department and being on the Christ Church in Leedey, OK Deborah Caraway of Richard- Martin-Dugger Funeral Home, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 109 W, Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644 son, Texas; Johnny & Carrie PO. Box 707, Elk City, Okla- Red Star Cemetery board. His with burial following at the Josh Umholtz most important contribution is Williams of Pampa, Texas; homa 73644, SUBSCRIPTIONS Red Star Cemetery under the Randy (Banny) & Cindy Wil- Online condolences maybe Deliverd by mail: Publisher the family that he loved, men- direction of Shaw Funeral Amy Loynd tored, and guided who will al- liams of Guymon, Oklahoma. sent to the family using our on- $75/yearly Business Manager ways carry a piece of him with Home of Leedey. Memorials She is also survived by seven- line guestbook at www.martin- $50/six months them. The continued contribu- may be made to either the Red teen grandchildren: Stephanie duggerfuneralhome.com. No refunds on subscriptions. Neva Pyatt Star Cemetery or Leedey Ru- Advertising Director tion they make will always be & Richard Jenkins of Lawton, The family would like to in- editor @ecdailynews.com D’Ann Brasuell a reminder and tribute of the ral Fire Department, c/o Shaw Oklahoma; Matt & Lori Mitch- vite those who cannot attend sports @ecdailynews.com Production Manager great man that helped shaped Funeral Home PO Box 276, ell of Duncan, Oklahoma; to watch the service live on [email protected] Maressa Margerum them. Vici, OK 73859. Shaw Funeral Martin-Dugger Funeral Home Randall & Deanna Williams of classifieds @ecdailynews.com Customer Service Rep Delbert is preceded in death Home of Leedey Seymore, Texas; Shana Wil- Facebook page.