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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025 The Elk City News audition for if they want to. So STATE students, technically, could be in Misdemeanors Felonies Continued from page 1 all three. They could be in choir, my musical production class, ers also combined girls from the and they could be in the musi- MISDEMEANORS cal,” Thomas said. State of Okla vs Ashley A Nunez Breaking & entering classes to make up a women’s State of Okla vs Douglas E Baires Obstructing an officer choir or treble choir. Although Thomas and Ediger State of Okla vs Jodie L Tignor Possession of paraphernalia Thomas teaches musical pro- collaborate in the chorus depart- State of Okla vs Donnell M Mullins Possession of CS & parapherna- ductions, the musical class, as ment, they both have specific lia well as directing the choirs. Edi- specialties. Each year they meet State of Okla vs Rodney L Kirk Sr DUS ger teaches chorus and manages and plan on what they will be State of Okla vs Gary W Flowers DUS the Pioneer Center. They both performing for the year. They co- State of Okla vs Bradley Morris DUS try to encourage students to teach three hours a day. Together, State of Okla vs Abel Camarillo DUI participate in choir and in the they look at the students’ talents musical. Thomas said that some and look at what the state require- FELONIES ments are before they decide what State of Okla vs Dakota S Piercy Child neglect. Possession of firearm of the students who have been in the musical will then join choir, direction to go for the year. State of Okla vs Bobby M Blanchard Endangering others by eluding. Obstructing an officer which helps both programs. “I like contests. I think it’s fun. It is stressful. The lead up Mixed Choir in Stillwater at state. State of Okla vs Jerry L Wright Unlawful actions related to licensed “The musical and musical dealers & private sellers of firearms productions are separate. It’s a to it is always a lot of stress, but this year. To achieve the goal, parents, friends, and the com- State of Okla vs Brent A Kells Burglary. Grand larceny little confusing. I get kids all the it’s fun. Taking the songs and Sweepstakes, was a good feeling. munity. Although their sched- State of Okla vs Jacob A McGuire Burglary. Grand larceny time that don’t understand that teaching them to the kids from I think it’s good for the kids, to ule is coming to a close, it is State of Okla vs Daniel P Rafferty Concealing stolen property musical productions are set, nothing and then having them give them a goal to work to- something to watch for next and those things that happen work them up towards a goal wards,” Thomas concluded. year. For more information, off stage. The musical is an af- is rewarding. It is always nice Anytime the choir depart- contact Thomas or Ediger at the Marriages & Divorces ter-school activity that they can to achieve that. We did that ment performs is a delight for high school, 580-225-0105. MARRIAGES Eron Lamb, Elk City – Rashea Keith, Elk City OBITUARIES Yanet Nunez, Elk City – Krystal Tennery, Elk City biographies were her favor- Zakary Peterson, Elk City – Martin Lloyd, Elk City Jacob Doty, Elk City – Makayla Glasgow, Foss Daniel Berlanger, Wtfd – Kenya Chavira, Sayre Johanna Boren ite, but she also read fiction, devotionals, and the Bible: Brent Herbolschimer, Amarillo, TX – Jennifer Arnold, September 18, 1934 — Feb- degree in home economics, 21 times, in many different Borger, TX ruary 8, 2025 fashion design and merchan- versions. She enjoyed discus- Damien Orrick, Elk City – Indica Hungness, Elk City sion about current events and Owen Jackson, Cheyenne – Taylor Westervelt, Binger Johanna Chapman Boren, dising and pledged Alpha Chi of Keller, TX, peacefully went Omega sorority with her cous- politics. A lover of the arts, she Trey Gloria, Wtfd – Marah Reyes, Wtfd to her heavenly reward on in Daralene’s introductions. It attended many ballets, numer- DIVORCES Saturday, Feb 8, 2025. Born is here at OU where she met ous operas in Santa Fe and San Marias Meacham vs Ryan Meacham September 18, 1934, Johanna her future husband, Carlton. Francisco, many Broadway Raymond Cross vs Zarene Cross was predeceased by her par- They married at the McFarlin shows and had a special affin- Johnny Crotts vs Tessa Crotts ents, Ray and Alfreda Chap- United Methodist Church in ity for the great western artists Baylee Garling vs Ruben Garling man, her husband Carlton Norman and began their life and even cowboy poetry. She Beigelee K Hall vs William C Hall Boren, her in laws, Clyde and in Elk City, OK, where Carl- school, member of the ladies had many musical favorites Leta Boren, and first cousin ton’s father Clyde owned a Circle group, and volunteered from Reba McEntire and Wil- Daralene Carson of Oklaho- NAPA auto parts store. They with Meals on Wheels). She, ly Nelson (loved his harmon- ma City, OK. She is survived spent two years in Fort Polk, with Carlton, enjoyed being ica player) to Celine Dion by daughters Libby McMillan LA when Carlton was draft- members of the Elk City Golf and Andrea Boccelli. And she Henson (Joe) of Greenville, ed, Johanna’s job the ordering and Country Club and the loved hearing Carlton play SC; Jennifer Boren of Fort of provisions and planning of Elks Lodge. And she and Carl- his sax and clarinet and of (USPS # 173-020) course tell his many jokes. She 580-225-3000 Worth, TX; grandson Jack- meals for the base. ton loved their little cabin with son Stewart of Santa Barbara, They returned to Elk City, the bluebonnets at Foss Lake. and Carlton lived briefly near Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC CA; step-grandson Matthew OK, Carlton taking over the As an Alpha Chi Omega alum daughter Libby and husband 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 Stewart of Kalispell, MT; and reins of his father’s business, Joe in Greenville, SC until the (eventually a 50-year mem- Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 end of Carlton’s life in 2015. step-grandson Matthew Hen- Boren Auto Parts, later add- ber), she helped many girls in son of Greenville. ing Ace Hardware. Johanna Elk City through “rush” at OU. Johanna was happy to have POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO Box 964, Elk City, OK 73648 Johanna spent happy became a dedicated mother, She was invited to join PEO celebrated 60 years with him. younger years in Norman, enjoying cooking, sewing and organization, also becoming In her final years, Johanna SUBSCRIPTIONS Sheryl Ponce, OK, where her mother was as- gardening. Daylilies were her a 50 year member, earning the lived in Grapevine then Keller, Deliverd by mail: sistant to the Dean of School of favorite focus, as her moth- esteemed “golden girl” status. Texas (Fort Worth area), Sheryl Staff Writer Writer Ponce....Staff $50/ Yearly Print Only Engineering, and her grand- er, a national rose judge, had She was fortunate to travel where she had reconnect- $60/ Yearly Print + Online Neva Neva Pyatt, Director Pyatt....Advertising mother lived across from the special knowledge of hybrid- to many beautiful places in- ed with former classmates, $40/ Online Only ZadieAdvertising Director Eakins...Advertising Director OU campus. Her father, a ge- izing them (later Johanna cluding Spain, Italy, France, and lived independently near No refunds on subscriptions. ologist, attained work in Bar- would join the Albuquerque Switzerland, the Caribbean, daughter Jennifer. She contin- Nancy Gina Jones, Karnowski.......................CSR ued to enjoy cheering for her [email protected] tlesville, OK and then Cisco, Daylily Society). She played Hawaii, Wyoming, Alaska, Advertising Director Tina Dobbs.........................Delivery OU Sooners, watching PGA [email protected] TX, where Johanna graduated tennis, golf, bridge and was a California, New England, (&1FODVVLÀHGV#JPDLOFRP Nancy Karnowski, early from high school. She yoga enthusiast for 30 years. countless national parks and golf, CMT, Hallmark, PBS and CSR began her college career at the Health and wellness and self- all throughout Colorado, Ar- Smithsonian. University of Texas, living in care were always top priori- izona and New Mexico. Fa- She was a member of White’s the Scottish Rite Dorm, as her ties. Johanna also had a life- vorite restaurants and meals Chapel Methodist Church in father was a Mason. She trans- long passion for fashion and from her travels were a special Southlake but also enjoyed ferred to the University of creating a beautiful home. memory for her. worshipping online with St. Oklahoma, where she got her She was known for the lovely She retired with Carlton to Luke’s Methodist Church in parties she hosted, and for al- their beloved Sanibel Island, Oklahoma City. Johanna was ways looking beautifully put Florida before moving to New a kind and tactful mentor to together. She was a supporter Mexico and homes in Albu- many throughout her lifetime Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices of the Red Carpet Communi- querque (near daughter Jen- and always managed to inspire ty Theater (appearing in their nifer and grandson Jack) and and uplift those around her, Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual first production) and the Sym- Cloudcroft, then Alto Lakes, a even in her final days. She will resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as phony Guild. favorite golf spot in the moun- be greatly missed. cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the Johanna was a member of tains near Ruidoso. To order memorial trees or Elk City’s First Presbyteri- Johanna was an avid reader send flowers to the family in practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. an Church (taught Sunday during most of her life. Auto- memory of Johanna Boren, For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: please visit our flower store. 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