June 16, 2021 Issue, Page 2 of 8

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2 June 16, 2021 News/Obits Two Elk City men charged with larceny of a vehicle and larceny of a domestic animal By Shonda Little sino in Clinton. She had report- in the truck as well. had seen the vehicle earlier at The report was forwarded to edly left Standingwater and Ed- The officer asked how much Hutch’s Convenience Store. The the Beckham County District Two Elk City men have been mundson in her idling truck as gas was in the car and she re- communications officer said she Attorney’s Office. charged with larceny of an auto- she went inside the residence. plied that she had recently filled had taken note of the vehicle Edmundson is currently being mobile and larceny of a domestic While the alleged victim was in- up with $20 of gas, leaving her due to the missing tag, the dam- side his home, the witness said with approximately a half of a held in the Beckham County De- animal after Elk City Police say age to the truck, and the wash- that the dog was snatched while that he saw the vehicle leaving tank. ing machine in the bed. tention Center for an unrelated the pair stole a woman’s truck. and informed her that he was The woman said that she had The officer traveled to Hutch’s charge of larceny of a vehicle, Though the case was filed “pretty sure they were taking off purchased the vehicle, but that to view their surveillance video. possession of a firearm after a through the Beckham County in her truck.” the previous owner had taken In it, he observed the alleged felony conviction, and failure District Court on June 10, the The woman became distraught the tag to the truck and that she victim with Standingwater and to appear in court on a previous case actually dates back to the and ran toward the door. was then driving without a tag. Edmundson, documenting that The officer then spoke with The DMV database showed charge of possession of a con- beginning of the year. the two men had been in the At approximately 8:32 pm on the woman, who stated that she that the vehicle was still regis- trolled dangerous substance. truck just before it being stolen. January 14, the Elk City Police went by the Bedford Inn Motel tered to an Oklahoma City man The video helped the officer The report does not make Department dispatch informed on South Main Street in Elk City but that a notice of transfer en- document an accurate timeline clear if or when the vehicle and Championship an officer about a stolen Nissan Titan pickup truck. The automo- and picked up John Standing- water and Raymond Wallace. try listed the alleged victim as the new owner. for the events. the dog were recovered. Continued from page 1. bile was allegedly snatched from The officer was familiar with The officer traveled to the the 100 block of Woodridge Standingwater “due to multiple Bedford Inn and learned that following day. Drive. police encounters” but was not neither Standingwater nor Ed- Nathaniel Asa Reed Seager, who graduated from The owner of the vehicle said familiar with Raymond Wallace. mundson stayed at the motel. Elk City High School in 1996, The woman showed the officer The silver Nissan Titan was Nathaniel Asa Reed was that she knew who had taken said that they stayed glued to a Facebook profile for Wallace. said to have a dented front end born August 5, 1983 in Aurora, her vehicle, naming 40-year-old the television the following Colorado, to his forever parents John William Standingwater The officer recognized the man and bumper. The woman knew day. Kenneth C. Reed and Pamela and 28-year-old William Wray not to be “Raymond Wallace,” that Edmundson often stayed Thacker Reed. Jessica Reed “The seats were all sold out, Edmundson. but Wallace Wray Edmundson. at his girlfriend’s residence on Millar was his only sibling. Our of course, so going back the The alleged victim said that Edmundson is also known to go South Howard Avenue. beloved son died on May 11, next day wasn’t possible. So, the two were acquaintances and by the nickname Wray Wray or The officer traveled to that 2021, at his home In Mayfield, naturally, there is nothing that she was giving them a ride Ray Ray. residence and learned that he Oklahoma, at age 37. quite like being at the stadium to the casino in Clinton in her The alleged victim also told and the resident had reportedly Nathan accepted Jesus and watching softball live, but silver Nissan Titan. the officer that her pet pitbull had an argument the previous Christ as his savior and was going the day before was still The officer spoke with the al- dog Koda was in the truck, along day. The resident said that she baptized at 16 years of age. fresh in our memories,” Seager leged victim and a witness. The with a used washing machine in hadn’t spoken to him since then. He graduated from Sweetwa- explained. woman had stopped by the wit- the bed of the vehicle. The officer returned to the ter High School in Sweetwa- For years, Seager and her ness’s house while the trio was The woman’s driver’s license ECPD and learned that one of ter, Oklahoma, in 2002. He family have attended OU en route to the Lucky Star Ca- and the title to the vehicle were the communications officers completed his courses in Auto games regularly. Mechanics and graduated from son Fredrick Reed, Myles Asa “My dad had season tickets Western Technology Center Reed, and Micah Donley Reed. until about five years ago, so in Sayre, Oklahoma,2003, and Nathan was also his dad’s , Ken- we tailgated every Saturday. Fi- New Caring Transitions to serve NW Oklahoma earned his Level One, Emergen- cy Medical Technician Certifica- neth Reed’s best friend. Preceded in death by grand- nally, I got to be there for the email KTravis@CaringTransi- Weatherford, OK – Between als handle every detail of their tion at Stillwater, Oklahoma in parents; paternal grandfather, OU-Nebraska championship. I tions.com or visit https://www. clearing out their family home clients’ transition including de- 2003. Leldon M. Reed, maternal was probably about four years caringtransitionswfdok.com/. after her mom passed to helping cluttering, cleanouts, packing, Nathan was a Sweetwater grandfather, Fred Thacker, and old when I went to our first About Caring Transitions Volunteer Fireman for 18 plus hospice clients figure out their move management, unpacking, maternal grandmother, Fayetta game. That’s when I started Caring Transitions, founded in years. He was very proud of next steps, Kayla Travis knows resettling into your new home Thacker. playing softball, too. I donated 2006, is the most trusted and expe- his service and to be a part of a what it takes to get through a with both in-home and online Survivors include: sons; Ma- to help build the new stadium. rienced national franchise specializ- great brotherhood! Nathan was transition. Now she’s looking estate sales. Caring Transitions son Fredrick Reed, Myles Asa The donation was only $50, and ing in senior relocation and transi- part of Reed Cattle Company forward to using her experi- of Weatherford serves Weather- Reed, and Micah Donley Reed... I know many people gave more, tion services. With more than 200 since his high school years. He Parents; Kenneth C. Reed and ence to help families throughout ford, Clinton, Elk City, El Reno, but that was me doing my locations throughout the United also worked for Erick Farmers Pamela Thacker Reed. Paternal Northwest Oklahoma through Fairview, Enid and the sur- Co-op, Chesapeake Oil and Gas small part to help these great States all owned and operated by grandmother, Norma L. Reed. her new business – Caring Tran- rounding areas. Production for 9 plus years, OU programs continue to give Certified Relocation and Transition Sister; Jessica Reed Millar and sitions of Weatherford. “When we lost my mom, I Reed Lawn Services, and a us new memories. After this Specialists, Caring Transitions pro- husband Jace Millar. Nieces; Caring Transitions is the pro- realized how devastating these forklift operator at Bluebonnet week, I know that my daughter vides clients with supportive moves, Rachel Millar Carter and family, fessional choice for moving, kinds of transitions can be. My Feed Company in Ardmore, will be looking forward to mak- auctions, rightsizing and transi- Hannah Faith Millar, Abigail downsizing and hosting online father had a really hard time and Oklahoma. ing some new memories with tions. This includes expert advice Lane Millar, Liberty Grace Mil- estate sales. Caring Transitions’ I was the only one there to help. Nathan also enjoyed riding me,” she said. It was extraordinarily challeng- plus a well-executed transition plan lar. Nephews; Reed Millar, and specially-trained profession- motorcycles, hunting, work- ing for both of us to go through beginning with the initial sorting of ing with cattle and horses, and Maverick Asa Millar. Special her stuff, especially while we personal belongings through pack- always visiting and talking Aunt and Uncle; Linda Thacker Veda Raye Smith were grieving. That’s what got me to start asking questions ing, unpacking, resettling, selling with his friends, family, and Smith and R.J. Smith. Many other relatives and friends. Na- of items to the final clearing and everyone he came into contact Veda Faye Smith, 86, passed about whether or not a service cleaning of the property. For more with! Most of all he enjoyed thaniel Asa Reed was a blessing away suddenly on June 12, like Caring Transitions even ex- being with his three sons; Ma- and gift from GOD!! information, visit www.caringtran- 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. isted in our area and how I could be a part of that,” Kayla said. sitions.com or visit us on Facebook. She was born August 5, 1934 in Cogar, OK. Caring Transitions’ services Raised on a farm, Veda mar- are perfect for managing the ried Clarence “Smitty” Leo Dale many aspects of a senior move. Smith and together they owned The company also helps busy and operated Smitty’s Glass in families with downsizing, right- Elk City, OK for 20 years. Upon sizing, and clearing out the retirement they established home of a loved one who has their home in Yukon, OK. moved into assisted care or has She was preceded in death passed away. All of Caring Tran- by her husband, Clarence “Smitty” Smith; parents, Frank sitions’ services are customiz- and Mary Argo, and sisters, able, so clients choose the solu- Violet Smith and Viola Reeves. the Yanda & Son Funeral Home tion that best fits their needs. Veda is survived by her “I’m looking forward to bring- Chapel, with interment fol- daughter, Susan Ann Schachle ing Caring Transitions to this lowing at Evergreen Cemetery, community. Whether you’re and husband Louis James; granddaughter, Jessica Lauren Minco, OK. clearing out the home of a loved Schachle and brother, Virgil Online condolences may be one like I was or you’re declut- Argo. signed at www.yandafuneral. tering, helping a senior relocate, Viewing will be held 12:00 moving or facing another transi- com. Arrangements are under tion, I am here to help. Let my p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 15 at the funeral home. Funeral the direction of Yanda & Son team and I take on the over- services will be held at 10:00 Funeral Home and Cremation whelming physical process so a.m., Wednesday, June 16, at Services, Yukon, OK. you can focus on the things that really matter,” Kayla said. Kayla and her husband, Ethan, live on a small farm in Foss, Oklahoma, with their two children – Cash and Aaron. Kayla worked in the healthcare industry for 12 years, including seven years as a hospice consul- tant in the Weatherford area. “Through my work in hospice over the years, I have discovered the need for Caring Transitions. There are many families who needed so much more than what we could offer. I feel the services Caring Transitions can provide will bring so much value and compassion to the community. I am following my dreams to serve and to be a shining light of home for families in stressful situations,” Kayla said. Caring Transitions of Weath- erford is bonded and insured and all employees are back- ground checked. For additional information, call 580-297-9405,