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2+ SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2024 The Elk City News herselfon leading by example well and Kyle Lane, great PORTER and being a good role model. Wilma Jean Cain Miller grandchildren, Madison, Ken- Continued from page 1 Although she is still unde- nedy, Nathan, Nicholas, and cided on which college offer Wilma Jean Cain Miller dock manager on Lake Travis Conner. Step grandchildren 2022 - 2A State Quarter- she will accept, after gradua- passed away from this life on and worked as a mechanic and Staesha and Colton Page, Day- Finals and 2024 - 2A State tion Ella plans to play college March 29, 2024, in Wills Point, welder. ton and Taylor Moreno, Blace, Championship where they basketball and major in the Texas at the age of 97. She was Ultimately, they moved back and a host of other relatives won the gold ball, which has medical field with the goal of born on August 23, 1926, in to Elk City in 1998, where they and friends. not been done by Merritt becoming a doctor or physi- Carter, Oklahoma to Ezra and had maintained their residence She was preceded in death girls basketball since 1980. cal therapist. Ella says that Naomi (Aldridge) Coy. there for all these years. ‘They by her parents Ezra and Nao- In her minimal spare time, she would like to thank God Jean attended school at Ret- enjoyed 66 years of marriage mi Coy, husband Don Cain, Ella enjoys spending time and all the wonderful fam- rop, then in 1980 she studied before Don’ passing in 2007. second husband Herb Miller, with family, coaching youth ily, friends, teachers, coaches, and received her GED. (She She remarried in 2010 to Herb sisters Georgia Wilkins, Mattie basketball, working out, and support staff, and Oiler Na- was extremely proud she had Miller of Corn, Oklahoma. Holley, Opal Cain, and brother assisting her mom training tion that have helped to make accomplished this feat). Wilma She remained with Herb Noble Coy. clients at their family-owned her school years at Merritt an married Donald Dale Cain on until his passing in 2017, then quotes from scripture. Her Services for Jean were Sat- training facility: 5P Perfor- amazing experience. With June 17, 1941. Don was drafted she moved back to Elk City. family was her pride and joy. urday, April 6, 2024, 11:00 A. mance. Ella believes in set- Him and them all things into the US Army shortly after Jean loved to go to garage She really enjoyed hosting M., at Retrop Baptist Church, ting the bar high and prides have been made possible. they were married, and then sales, thrift store shopping, birthday parties for her fam- with Pastor David Pike offici- they moved to Texas in the collect knick knacks, enjoyed ily and loved it when company ating. Serving as pallbearers 1950s. her collection of plants that came by to see her. She cared were Jimmy Cain, Cody Cain, To this union they were she would bring in each winter for and looked out for all of Rick Goodall, and Michael and care for them until spring her siblings, nieces, nephews, Blackwell. Interment followed SEASON help us grow car counts across the region. We are really excit- blessed with two children, Pa- mela Dale and David Lynn. and move them back out. She greats and great greats. in Poarch Cemetery. View- She will be greatly missed by ing was held on Friday, April Continued from page 1 ed and look forward to seeing They raised their children, go- loved to attend the widow's tea all of you soon; McConnell ing back and forth to Elk City her family and friends, leav- 5, 2024, from 2:00 PM. until every Wednesday at the West highest paying tracks for the posted on the EC Motorsports at every opportunity. ing a void in their lives. Jean 8:00 PM, located at People’s Side Baptist Church. class, Clinton’s Race Elliott Park Facebook page. They made their home on Jean was of strong Baptist is survived by her daughter Pa- Funeral Home, located at 1400 will be up against others to The next race will take Lake Travis. Jean worked at the faith, always saw the good mela Lane and husband Gary West Main, Lone Wolf, 580- take home the most “Big place the following Sat, on Leander, TX ISD as the cafete- in everyone, never saying an Lane of Canton, Texas and son 846-9018. Checks” again this year. April 27th, with the Dirt Dog ria manager for over 30 years. unkind word about another David Cain and wife Jennifer Online condolences for Jean ‘And finally the USRA Sprint series, Sooner Mod In their early years in Texas, person. She read her bible of Tulsa. can be made by visiting www. sanctioned Gateway Church Challenge, ECMP Factory Jean was a stay-at-home mom daily and when she sent any- She leaves the legacy of peoplescooperativefuneral- Tuners may double their Stocks, and Gateway Church while Don worked as the boat onea card, it always contained grandchildren, Jaime Black- home.com car count. Over the winter, Tuners. Fauver and McConnell have The racing dates for May heard that numerous cars include open practice from are being built for new rac- 5 pm. to 9 pm, on Fri, ers, and they can't wait to see May 10th, and the Dirt Dog Bobby Criswell, Sr. cial table ready for Bob and brought food from her cafe to his home for the last few the turnout, Teafatiller and Classic for winged and non- Bobby Criswell, Sr., of Elk All three of his children and months of his life; DeeDee Reyes were the class of the winged sprint cars on Sat., City, Oklahoma, went to all four of his grandchildren Rose, Jim McCarroll, and field last year, come out to see May 11th. This includes the Heaven on April 3, 2024, at graduated from Elk City United Sport League with Gracie Stowers provided not the competition. the age of 89. High School. only medical care, but also ‘The cost of admission is Dirt Dog Sprints, Sooner $15 for adults ages 16 to 64 Mod Challenge, ECMP Fac- Bob was born on Decem- He enjoyed children, ani- friendship and peace; and ber 26, 1934, in Peacock, mals, westerns, and gam- Judy Thomas was a close years old as entrance to the tory Stocks, and Gateway Texas, to Ruth (McMahon) bling. He never let little Church Tuners. and wonderful friend for grandstands. Youth ages eight and William (“Bill”) Criswell. things bother him, and he decades. Bob’s family is im- to 15 years old, and senior Opening Day for the Kart Bob pitched in to help his was always ready with a mensely grateful for their citizens 65 and older will be Track will take place Sat., family at an early age, often good story. With his rug- May 25th, from 8 am. to 2 kindness, dedication, and $10 each. Children under the sleeping on the front porch ged good looks, tall stature, care, age of eight will get in free. Pit pam. The Big Track will open as a child to help guard the Texas drawl, and wry sense Oklahoma; and by daughter Bob was beloved by his passes are $30, while children at 5 p.m., with racing starting chicken coop with his shot- of humor, he was often com- Melinda Primeaux of Plano, family and friends—the under the age of five will get at 7 p.m. The Dirt Dog Sprint gun. During his youth, he pared to John Wayne. Per Texas. in for $10, and non-walking Series, Sooner Mod. Chal- source of many funny anec- loved playing sports and his daughter Melinda, “He He is also survived by his dotes and tall tales. His loss infants will get in free. lenge, ECMP Factory Stocks, participated in baseball, bas- was an amazing person. One four grandchildren Bob- will leave a Texas-sized hole In trying to grow their core and Gateway Church Tuners ketball, volleyball, and track. of the funniest people you by Joe Criswell, Tiffany in the hearts of many, but divisions, Fauver and McCo- will be racing. Then on Sun., He was a member of his lo- could ever meet. Everyone Criswell, Raven Ibrom, and may his memory be a bless- nnell will host races on the May 26th, the track will be cal FFA chapter and served loved him” Cody Criswell, as well as his ing. second and fourth Saturdays hosting a Swap Meet from 10 on the staff of his high school Bob was preceded in death great-grandchildren Ayla, A viewing will be held on of each month. a.m. to 5 p.m., and open prac- yearbook. He was voted Wit- by his mother Ruth and fa- Greyson, Ira, Elijah, Cath- Friday, April 12, at 5:00 p.m. “We are very grateful for the tice from noon to 4 p.m. tiest Boy by his high school ther Bill, his wife Sue (Gard- erine, Ezra, and Adela. Final- at the Giles McCoy Funeral cooperation of Route 66 Mo- Follow EC Motorsports classmates in 1953—a title ner), his brothers Billy and ly, Bob is survived by his dog Home in Aspermont, Texas. tor Speedway and Longdale Park on Facebook to see the he lived up to until his dying Max, and by his sister Helen Jack, a loyal companion and A funeral service will be Speedway, Longdale OK to latest events and winners. day. Bob religiously attended (Klinoff). source of joy until the end. held on Saturday, April 13, at school reunions in Peacock, Bob is survived by his sis- Bobs family would like 2:00 p.m. at the Peacock First Texas, and always enjoyed ter and brother-in-law, Diana to thank Bob Weeks, Kay Baptist Church in Asper- the company and friendship and John Jouett of Asper- Weeks, Janice Wilhite of Jan- mont, Texas, followed by a of his classmates. mont, ‘Texas, and by his son ice’s Cafe, DeeDee Rose, Jim graveside service at Double Bob had a long career in Bobby Criswell, Jr., of Elk McCarroll, Gracie Stowers, Mountain Cemetery. oil and gas exploration that City, Oklahoma; daughter- and Judy Thomas for going A celebration of life cer- MISDEMEANORS took him all over the west- in-law Phyllis Criswell of Elk above and beyond in assist- emony will be held in Elk State of Okla vs Michael A Scott Possession of CS & mari- huana ern United States, eventually City, Oklahoma; son Ricky ing with Bob’ care during City, Oklahoma, at Janice’s State of Okla vs Julie M Scott Obstructing an officer leading him to settle down in Criswell of Edmond, Okla- his later days. Bob adored Cate (2103 S Main St, Suite State of Okla vs Gabriel I Briggs DUI. TOC Elk City, Oklahoma, during homa; daughter-in-law Car- and thought the world of A) on Saturday, May 18, at State of Okla vs Terry D Tabor DUS. No insurance the oil boom of the 1970s. men Criswell of Edmond, Kay; Janice always hada spe- 5:00 p.m. State of Okla vs Brendan S Jackson Trespassing. Public intoxication State of Okla vs Payton T Day Public intoxication State of Okla vs Levi J Johns DUI. Possession of parapher- nalia State of Okla vs Colby R Speed Protective order violation Debbie Kay Sanders Poff Vinita, OK; two brothers Warren Sanders (Cheryl) of Marietta, OK, Larry Sanders Debbie Kay Sanders Poff dental assistant for many (Cathy) of Tempe, AZ; one FELONIES was born January 5, 1958 years. She then became their sister Mary Jean Vencl (Rex) State of Okla vs Jon G Atkinson DUI. DUS in Erick, OK to AJ and office manager for 28 plus of Stillwater, OK; mother- State of Okla vs Navjot Singh Leaving the scene of an ac- Mary Alice (Nichols) Sand- years. Debbie enjoyed help- in-law, Lavera Poff Elk City, cident ers. Debbie departed her ing others and made many OK; nieces Heather Sanders State of Okla vs Daniel A Benevides Jr DUR. TOC. Posses- sion of firearm earthly home on March 10, life long friends during her and children of Lago Vista, 2024. Debbie attended Er- career. Debbie retired in De- TX and Lauren Kaminski ick schools, where she was a cember 2020. (Daniel) and son, of Chan- MARRIAGES DIVORCES cheerleader, played basket- ball and played the cornet Debbie was united in mar- riage to Bobby Poff on Janu- dler, AZ; many cousins and friends. She is also survived in band. She graduated from ary 14, 2000 in Love county by her cats Trapper Jo, Toot- MARRIAGE LICENSES Erick High School in 1976. Marietta, OK. Upon mar- er, Little Kitty and Blackie Jo Samuel Beets, Cyril - Brianna Jackson, Elk City ‘After high school, she at- riage to Bobby, she gained and many feral cats that she Dalton Stevens, Elk City ~ Melissa Southard, Elk City tended college and graduat- four step children Randi fed, chickens and cattle, es- Dalton Tackitt, Elk City - Megan Page, Elk City ed in 1980 form Oklahoma Wynn, Bobbi Blake, Sarah pecially her beloved Belted State University with a de- Brooks, and Garrick Poff. lover and her family called Galloway cattle. DIVORCES gree in Interior Design. Af- Debbie enjoyed teaching the her an animal whisperer as Debbie was preceded in Chasity Cruz vs Robert Cruz ter college Debbie moved to kids about kindness, cook- she could tame any animal. death by her maternal and Phoenix, AZ where she lived ing, craft making, finances Debbie is survived by paternal grandparents, her her husband Bobby Poff rElkCituNews for 8 years. In 1988 Debbie and life in general. Debbie's moved to Pagosa Springs, greatest loves were her hus- CO where she began her band, Bobby, step children, of the home; step children Randi Wynn (Jason) and children of Hammon, OK, parents and one niece Amy Cornelsen. In lieu of flowers, Debbie chairside dental assisting ca- step grandchildren, family requested donations in her (USPS # 173-020) reer. and her animals. Two ofher Bobbi Blake (Roger) and name to Western Animal 3000 After returning to western special cattle were, her steer, their children of Weather- Resources, 11060 N 1950 Oklahoma, Debbie began Thumper, and her heifer ford, OK, Garrick Poff and Rd. Elk City, OK 73644 or Is published once weekly by B am County Media, LLC his daughter of Elk City, 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 working for Nowlin Dental calf, Lucy, her bottle calf. any animal rescue or shelter Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 in Elk City, as a chairside Debbie was a true animal OK and Sarah Brooks of of your choice. 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