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2- The Elk City News September 14, 2022 Ne Texas. They made their home James Bubsy, one step-sister, his first Purple Heart after be- Conner, and Jaden Marcum, Jackson ing shot in the thigh, and he in Elk City where Raymond Paula Miller and one daughter- all of Elk City, OK; 2 sisters, Round Continued from page 1. was given his second Purple continued his work in the oil- in-law, Shonda Hutson. Heart after stepping on a land field. He owned and operated Jackson is survived by his Debra Carver and husband, Bryan, and Brenda Kay Taylor mine one week prior to his Wildhorse Pipe Services. Af- wife, Carole, two children, Town ‘Thurs. Sept. 8th at the age of 75. When he was a teenager scheduled discharge. While he ter his second amputation in Angela Patton and her soul- and soul mate, Fred; 1 brother, Jackie Dale Jackson; 1 step-sis- was recovering at Ft. Sill, from 1984, he retired to enjoy fish- mate Dee McDonald, and September 16 he moved to Elk City with his the loss of his leg, he met the ing, gardening, and going to Shannon Jackson, both of Elk ter, Janet Burk; 1 unde, Gene Red Carpet Community father an step-mother Delphia nurse who would become Mrs. the lake with his family. City. He had seven grandchil- Jackson and a host of other Jackson, and he graduated Jackson. He called Grandview dren, Chayce Jackson, Hope relatives and friends. Theatre Presents “Willy from Elk City High School. He “While he was still in the Church his church home and Jackson, Braxton Patton, Dal- As a final send-off, “With Wonka” hospital and she was taking was a member of the local DAV. ton Patton and wife, Kirsten, worked in the oil field until he heartfelt condolences from was inducted into the Army in care of him, Raymond told Jackson was preceded in death Tatum Ferguson, Tyson Rose, 1966, and he was deployed to Carole that she was going to be by his parents, grandparents, and Courtney Montrose; bo- your friends at Charlie Com- Vietnam. his wife,” Jackie said. three brothers, R.A. Jackson, nus grandchildren, Cameron pany, 3/60th Infantry, 9th In- September 17 Jackson had an exemplary ‘The couple was married on Curtis Ray Jackson, and Fred Marcum and wife, Brianna, fantry Division,” wrote on his Red Carpet Community service history as he received June 13th, 1969, in Wheeler, Bearden, one step-brother, Nikyla Smith and husband, wall. Theatre Presents “Willy Wonka” Carmen Store Remembered Elk City Motorsports Park - Races 49th Annual Fall Festival - Convention Center. Rotary Com Hole Tourna- ment in Conjucntion with H-Town Baggers and Con- vention Center - Conven- tion Center South Exhibit In the late ‘40s, kids from Elk City Middle School would flock Hall. to the Carmen store located across the street from the school on 2nd. It was known for serving soft drinks, candy bars or hot dogs for kids who did not want to eat in the school cafeteria. Do you have an event or he five cent candy bars were inviting, and it seemed to be a something else you would popular place to pick up some school supplies, too. The store was owned by the Carmen family who lived in the back of it. like to share with the It is uncertain how long they were in business or when the store was built. It has changed owners, and some have tried to community in the Round restore it to the former days or put in other businesses. Nothing Town Calendar? has thrived in it since the Carmen's store. ‘The weather and vandals have taken a toll on the structure Email the information and property around it. The present owners have decided to de- molish the old house, an icon to the children who frequented it. for the event to elkci- ‘The memories of a time long ago will remain, but the sad beige [email protected] building will be no longer. NOTICE OF PERSONS APPEARING REDW Promotes Victor Flores to Principal, Affirming Commitment to Oklahoma Tribal Nations TO BE OWNERS OF ABANDONED PROPERTY 49K TREASURE (Oklahoma City — REDW region. In addition to his work with LLC, recognized among IN- “Tam honored to be promoted REDW, in 2017, Flores col- SIDE Public Accounting’s Top to principal only two years af- laborated with the Native Management —_ Association (HEMA), and Medical Group Management Association CHECK NEXT WEEK'S 200 Accounting Firms and a ter [joined REDW,’ said Victor American Financial Officers (MGMA). Flores was instru- PAPER FOR YOUR NAME national leader serving Native Flores. “It further confirms my Association (NAFOA) to create mental in bringing together the Oklahoma Tribal Finance American communities and initial decision to join a lead- Oklahoma Tribal Nations and Consortium (OTFC), and to- Common types of unclaimed property include: tribal enterprises, announced ing firm that shares my vision, day serves as its president. The major tribal organizations Cash| Royalties | Life Insurance Proceeds today that Victor Flores has strong commitment and pas- OTFC is a non-profit organiza- Rebates | Paychecks | Stocks and Bonds been promoted to principal in sion to serve Tribal Nations in tion that brings together tribal to amplify positive impacts the firm’s fast-growing Okla- Oklahoma and all across the finance and economic leaders to Indian Country, including More than 1.2 million Oklahomans United States.” Oklahoma Indian Gaming “REDW is proud to have con- from all the federally recog- Association, Southern Plains homa City office. have unclaimed property and we'd In his role, Flores, who previ- tinued support in Oklahoma nized Tribal Nations head- like to return it! There’s more than ously served as REDW Direc- and another financial profes- quartered in Oklahoma and is Tribal Health Board, American $700 million of unclaimed property tor of Tribal Services in Okla- sional advocating for Tribal responsible for facilitating the Indian Chamber of Commerce waiting to be claimed. Our service is homa, will continue to lead the Nations like we have for more Oklahoma Native Impact Re- of Oklahoma, United for Okla- free and there is no time limit on claiming your property! than 40 years,” said Wesley Be- port, which measures the eco- firm's service to the 38 federal- hhoma, and the OTFC. ly recognized Tribal Nations in nally, REDW National Tribal nomic impact Tribal Nations Flores earned a master’s de- Take a few minutes next week to see if your name the state and continued focus Practice Leader and enrolled bring to their home state. gree in Healthcare Adminis- is on our list in the newspaper, or check online at on business offerings and sup- member of the Navajo Nation. Working in Indian Coun- tration and Health Finance OKTreasure.com port to Indian Country. Flores “Thanks to Victorand the Okla~ try for over 18 years, Flores homa team, our local office has from Trinity University in San has been with REDW since it served in several impactful Unclaimed Property Division significantly strengthened our opened its Oklahoma office commitment to Indian Coun- leadership roles before land- Antonio, a master’s degree in 9520 N. May Ave., Lower Level in 2020, focusing his entire try—one we will continue to ing at REDW and is a member Business Administration and Oklahoma City, OK 73120 | (405) 521-4273 Financial Management from practice on serving the unique deepen as we expand our pres- of NAFOA, American Col- needs of Tribal Nations and ence and advisory services un- lege of Healthcare Executives Oklahoma Christian Univer- their diverse enterprises in the der Victor's leadership.” (ACHE), Healthcare Finance sity. “ElkCituNews FEMA Funeral Assistance Remains (USPS # 173-020) 580-225-3000 Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC Available for COVID-19 Related Deaths 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 DENTON, Texas - The COVID-19 pan- able to contact applicants. 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