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2- The Elk City News May 20, 2023 . Ride Continued from page 1. Tickets for the raffle are $25 per ticket or five tickets for $100. ‘There will be high hand jack pot and $10 free play at the Lucky Star for those partici- pating in the run. There will be a $20 entry free for the car, truck and motorcycle show with one winner for each class. Additionally, there will be live music and the soggy dogs. These organizers went to school with Franklin and want to show her their support. “We were just wanting to show her how much we do care about her and how much we love her. We want to show plained. they know will help bring in how we can all come together Eslinger represents the funds. All of these guys care and try to do this 100 percent Broke Misfits Brotherhood about each other and what fundraiser. The poker run will and has organized other ben- happens to their friends. It is be for the individuals. And then we'll also give everyone efits. The group of motorcy- this type of high school friend- the opportunity to donate if clists want to help Franklin, ships that last the test of time they do win,” MacIntyre ex- and this is the best way that and tragedy. have had two complete the the process over the next few Round Commission program and four now in the weeks, It must be approved by Lia Spears program. He said that they are the end of June. The engineers Continued from page 1. conducting the training them- have been working on two ad- Lia Kaye (Davis) Spears Town Addington told the commis- selves with the condition that ditional projects that include a passed from this life on May waterline and sewer line. The 13th, 2023, in Elk City at age May 20 sioners that nothing had been the students agree to work for 69. Lia was born on September done since the March 15th the city or pay back the cost of engineers will be looking for funding and/or loan repay- 12th, 1953, to Bobby Gene Da- Baseball “Schools out for meeting where it had been ta- the class. He said one of the vis and Ava Nelle (Bullin) Davis Summer Slam” Tourna- bled. No one has been living at students has finished and paid ment programs for them. in San Antonio Texas, where the house. them back. ‘The pool will not be open by Bobby was stationed in the Unit- ment, Elk City 5 Plex. ‘The structure located at Memorial Day, but Ivester said They had eight school ed States air force. Shortly after, 420 S. Adams was tabled until groups at the park last week, that they hope it will be ready her family moved back home August 16th, giving the owner and 168 spectators in atten- by the middle of June. The life- to Elk City, Oklahoma. Lia at- Softball “Slugfest” Tour- more time to try to sell the guards are being trained now tended Elk City public schools dance at the semi-pro basket- and married Jerry Lee Spears Sr nament, Elk City 5 Plex. house and/or make improve- to get ready for the opening. As ball exhibition in the Arrow- at the age of 16, They moved to ment so it can be sold. The soon as the city gets the keys head Center. Ivester said that Dallas Texas in 1970 and on July structure located at 1016 W. to the center, Ivester said they 30th, 1971, she gave birth to Jerry Lee Spears Jr. In the early 80's they will be evaluating the May 21 8th was tabled until the Aug. will open it to the public. they moved back to Elk City during the oil boom. Theylater moved Baseball “Schools out for 7th meeting, The owner was feasibility of having a semi-pro In the monthly financial re- to Missouri after the oil bust fora short time and eventually wound present and told the commis- team in Elk City. port, the biggest news was the up in Erick Oklahoma for many years, so Lia could take care of her Summer Slam” Tourna- sioners he needed more time Dr. Bintz’s water line is now additional interest income. Be- grandparents. In 1986, Lia enrolled in Sayre Jr College to become coming from the city and not a medical technologist and graduated with honors with an associ- ment, Elk City 5 Plex. to fix the back of the house. cause Rainey was proactive in Addington said that the roof through the cemetery water- finding the best interest rates, ate of Applied Science Degree. She worked at several hospitals and has been repaired, but the back line. Ivester also told the com- the city brought in $58,000 labs throughout her career in the Texas panhandle and Western missioners that the Merritt Oklahoma, including the Altus air force base. She finally retired Softball “Slugfest” Tour- of the house needed attention. fourth graders presented the in interest during the month last year where she was working for the Indian hospitals in Clinton, nament, Elk City 5 Plex. ‘The last structure on the animal shelter with gifts that of April. Rainey told the com- El Reno and Watonga for numerous years. She traveled extensively agenda, located at 104 Mead- were much needed, and they missioners that the sales tax and was very active in the AMT society. She was President of the owridge, was disapproved as will make a big impact at the was up by 5 percent over last Oklahoma State Society of American Medical Technologists for May 27 dilapidated. The owner was facility. He also said that the month and up 7 percent over several years, as well as a State Delegate for OKSSAAMT in 2019- present, and the commission- situation with the price of rock this time last year. The use tax 2020. For many years, she wrote and published the “Sooner Scope” G&S Promotions Gun for AMT (American Medical Technologist) newsletter. ers commended him for fixing between Caswell and Martin was down by 3 percent and the After 33 years of marriage, Lia and Jerry Sr divorced in 2002. Show, Elk City Convention the building. They thanked Marietta is still being worked cigarette tax was down by 17 In 2005, Lia met her longtime companion, Gene Woodard of Elk on. percent. Center. him for the improvements and City, where they lived together up until her death. She had been therefore removed it from fur- The first round of the ‘The meeting adjourned at recently diagnosed with breast cancer and had been taking chemo ther notifications. budget process has been pre- 2:48 p.m., and the next meet- and radiation treatments. May 28 The commissioners ap- sented, and they will be work- ing will take place on June Sth Lia was a member of the Oklahoma Downed Bikers Assoc. She G&S Promotions Gun proved the Purchase Orders FY ing on the second round of at 7 p.m. in City Hall. had strong Christian beliefs and was one of the sweetest people on 22-23 and recurring invoices planet earth and would do anything for anyone and always made sure, nobody went without. She had the most infectious smile and Show, Elk City Convention for May 17, and then heard the City Manager's Report. Ivester Paul Moon greeted everyone with open arms. She got along so well with any- one she ever crossed paths with, that they would essentially be- Center. told them that they are work- Paul Luna Moon was born come lifelong friends. She had a special bond with her cousins on ing on the RV dumpsite at Elk January 16th, 1945 in Paducah, both sides of the family, like no other. She loved to read, travel, Do you have an event or Lake, as well as completing Texas to Mary (Solis) and Lewis dance, play games, cook, go to the casino, fish, thrift store and ga- asphalting on the RV spots rage sale shopping etc. But mostly she enjoyed being with all her something else you would Luna. He passed away at his friends, family and grandchildren. She was so proud of her family, that they have added. He also home in Elk City, Oklahoma on loved and adored them all and loved life. She was extremely smart like to share with the com- talked about the “B With You” Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at and intelligent and seemed to always know the answer to any ques- munity in the Round Town program at the library. The sec- the age of 78 years, 3 months tions she was asked. She was the most selfless person, even while ond event brought out 96 kids, and 24 days. on her death bed, on May 12th her newest great grandchild Jessie Calendar? many who were dressed up for Paul, known by most at Michael Spears was born, she waited till 12:01 AM, May 13th to Email the information the event. “TaTa’, grew up in Puducah, take her last breath, so baby Jessie could have his special day; nor Ivester also told the com- Texas where he attended school. did she ever buy for herself. She was so special, loved by all and will for the event to elkci- missioners that the new CDL He traveled with his parents be deeply missed. She is survived by her son Jerry Lee Spears Jr and wife Stacy, [email protected] program was successful. They harvesting oranges. As a teen- Mangum Ok, companion Gene Woodard and stepdaughter Kay- ager he settled with his family ella, both of Elk City Ok, one brother Kevin Davis, New Castle Ok, in Shamrock, Texas and began his career in auto body repair and one sister, Diane Davis Craig and husband Gary, Elk City Ok, step “ElkCituNews painting, He met and was married to Maria (Garcia) in Pampa, Texas on December 30th, 1963. After their marriage they lived in Shamrock, Texas where Paul continued his career in auto body sister Mary Copeland, Lone Wolf Ok, step brother Paul Benoist and wife Terrie, Little Elm Tx. Grandchildren: Hunter Spears and wife Cheyenne, Lone Wolf repair and painting. Together they raised their family in the Sham- Ok, Brock Lewallen and wife Ericka, Altus ok, Brady Spears and (USPS # 173-020) rock area where for the better part of 40 years continued his love wife Madison, Blair Ok, Taylor Cargal and husband Hunter, Blair of fixing and painting cars, TaTa was a fine example of a father and ok, Brant Lewallen and wife Kennedy, Clermont Fl, Jenny Spears, Is published twice weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC enjoyed nothing more than fishing and spending time with his Mangum Ok. Great grandchildren: Jaydon Spears, Jase Lewal- 109 W. Broadway, El Ik City, OK 73644-4736 family. len, Ava Lewallen, Creed Spears, Dawson Cargal, Annistyn Spears, Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 Darci Cargal, Amy Moss-Brown, Skye Woodard and Jessie Spears, He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons, Robert and Gil- along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends. POSTMASTEI Send address changes to PO Box 964, ty. OK 73648 bert Luna; 2 brothers, Lewis Luna, Jr. and Robert Moon; 2 sisters, She is preceded in death by: Mother, Ava Nelle Davis, Father, Mary Garza and Rachel Alvarado. Bobby Gene Davis, maternal great grandparents H.H. (Buck) and TaTa is survived by his wife, Maria, of the home; 8 children, Marie Bullin, paternal great grandparents Alfred David and Lilly SUBSCRIPTIONS Frank Leto....Publisher Paul Luna, Jr., Sandy Cadenas, Lewis Gutierrez, James Luna, Lisa Davis. Deliverd by mail: Sheryl Ponce....Staff Writer Luna, Robert Luna, Jessica Luna, and Rosemary Luna; 20 grand- Services for Lia are scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023, $75/yearly 2:00 PM., at The Lighthouse Church in Mangum, located at 128 N. $650/six months Neva Pyatt...Advertising Director children; 16 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and Pennsylvania Ave., with Pastor Sean McLaughlin officiating, Inter- friends. No refunds on subscriptions. Zadie Eakins...Advertising Director ‘ment will follow in Erick Cemetery. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 at Gate- D’Ann Brasuell....Design/Layout way Church, Elk City, Oklahoma officiated by Ps Mario Jaquez. Public viewing for Lia will begin, Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at [email protected] CSRiDelvery Burial will follow at Erick Cemetery under the direction of Chris 2:00 PM. until 8:00 PM., Peoples Cooperative Funeral Home, lo- elkcitynewsadvertsing®@gmail.com cated at 1400 West Main, Lone Wolf, 580-846-9018. ECNclassifieds@ gmail.com Whinery and the staff of Affordable Cremation Service-West. Con- Online condolences for Lia can be made by dolences can be made online at www.classicfunerals.com plescooperative funeralhome.com.