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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence to MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Jeffery A Corbin Public intoxication. Obstruct- ing an officer State of Okla vs Jose L Gonzalez DUI Honor Public School Educators, State of Okla vs Melany Walls Child not in school State of Okla vs James S Holley Child not in school State of Okla vs Jeffery A Goodman DUS Students and Foundations at 40th State of Okla vs Damien Orrick Public intoxication State of Okla vs Michael K Binion Protective order violation FELONIES Annual Academic Awards Celebration State of Okla vs Bennett J Talboys Protective order violation. OKLAHOMA CITY — On broadcast on OETA at 3 p.m. University Teaching), professor sponsored or administered by Possession of a firearm. Soliciting sexual conduct with a minor May 2, the Oklahoma Founda- May 9 and 10 a.m. May 10. and director of the University public school foundations in by the use technology. Violation of OK Statute via computer tion for Excellence will bring One of Oklahoma’s most of Oklahoma’s School of Civil Oklahoma. The 2026 award State of Okla vs Travis L Huddlen Bringing contraband into jail together public education prestigious teaching awards, Engineering and Environmen- winners are Tiger Tutoring, State of Okla vs Steven E Bryant Bringing contraband into jail champions from around the the Medal for Excellence rec- tal Science. Fort Gibson Education Foun- State of Okla vs Joshua D Tanner DUI state to honor Oklahoma’s pub- ognizes public school edu- The 40th Academic All-State dation; Building Bridges, lic school standouts at the Aca- cators for their passion and class will also be recognized. Moore Public Schools Foun- demic Awards Celebration. innovation, commitment to Each honoree receives a $1,500 dation; and EFM Trivia Chal- "There will not be any changes or exceptions This year marks the 40th in- professional development and award, an honor cord and a lenge, Education Foundation of to the publication of these records." stallment of the event, which extraordinary impact on stu- medal. OFE encourages All- Muskogee. Each winning foun- is set for 5 p.m. May 2 at the dent learning. Each recipient State honorees to invite a teach- dation receives $2,000. National Cowboy & Western receives $5,000 and a “Roots er who has significantly im- OFE, which is celebrating MARRIAGES & DIVORCES Heritage Museum in Oklaho- ma City. and Wings” sculpture. The five Medal for Excel- pacted their academic success to the event, and the educators its 40th anniversary, is a state- wide, nonpartisan nonprofit OFE will recognize five out- lence honorees are Amanda take the stage alongside their that recognizes and encour- MARRIAGES standing educators as Medal Hundley (Elementary Teach- students during the ceremony. ages academic excellence in Michal Hust, Elk City – Riley Hust, Elk City for Excellence recipients, 100 ing), pre-K and kindergarten Since the Academic Awards Oklahoma’s public schools. Nicholas Morales, Elk City – Alexis Holmes, Hobart high school seniors as Academ- teacher at Broken Arrow Pub- launched in 1987, OFE has The foundation elevates public Scott Carr, Carter – Jordan Whitson, Elk City ic All-State honorees and three lic Schools’ Aspen Creek Ear- honored 4,001 All-Staters. This education through esteemed Oklahoma public school foun- ly Childhood Center; Darcy year’s honorees are from 63 honors, grants to K-12 men- DIVORCES dations as winners of the Out- Pippins (Secondary Teaching), public schools in 58 districts. toring programs, support for Erin Sloan vs Jason Sloan standing Program Awards for Spanish teacher at Norman Three schools are celebrating public school foundations and Brooklyn Gray vs Brandon Gray School Foundations. High School; Scott Farmer (El- their first Academic All-Stater: partnerships that provide ex- Caitlan Gray vs Barrett Gray “This is a night to celebrate ementary/Secondary Admin- Fox, Grandfield and Tulsa ceptional professional develop- Dakota Piercy vs Emily Piercy the greatness being achieved in istration), superintendent of Honor Academy. The 2026 All- ment to educators. Oklahoma’s public school class- Fort Gibson Public Schools; State class averaged a 33 on the For more information, con- rooms,” said OFE Executive Di- Dr. Jennifer Edwards (Regional ACT, with nine honorees scor- tact rector Elizabeth Inbody. “Our University/Community Col- ing a perfect 36. Hayley Riggs McGhee, Com- state’s brightest minds deserve lege Teaching), sociology pro- OFE and its Oklahoma munications Director the biggest stage, and it is our fessor and chair of the social School Foundations Network Oklahoma Foundation for honor to recognize their aca- sciences department at North- present the Outstanding Pro- Excellence demic achievements.” eastern State University; and gram Awards annually to rec- 405-236-0006; hmcghee@ The celebration will be Dr. Randall Kolar (Research ognize innovative programs ofe.org dairy free and nut free; Natures beef from birth to butcher, as well beard oils. MARKET Alchemist - a small-batch skincare line that is rooted in Lexi’s (Smith) as locally sourced pork no hor- mones, no steroids, and no antibi- Last year, the farmers’ market was full and a popular event each Continued from page 1 love for the earth as well as simple, otics. They also sell homemade sal- week. Make plans to check out intentional ingredients; and CJ sa, pickles, relishes, jams, jellies as what local and area vendors will vendors, such as Kenzie Zent Gar- Safford Farms - a small Western well as freeze dried candies, fruits have this year. Tuesday evenings in (USPS # 173-020) rison with Doughlene Bakes who Oklahoma family farm, raising and vegetables, plus bath salts and Ackley Park will be the place to be. 580-225-3000 specializes in all things gluten free, Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 purchasing the inside of the struc- Chamber has purchased a full-page town, and the Solar Challenge Race Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 CENTENNIAL tures, such as office furniture and shelving. They have proposed that advertisement on the inside of the magazine. The ad includes the ac- will be July 31st to August 1st. Elk City’s Route 66 Festival will take Continued from page 1 the city pay for the building, but tivities that will be happening in place June 12th and 13th. Sheryl Ponce, WOHS help with the contents. and around Elk City. The meeting was adjourned at SUBSCRIPTIONS of the objects in the buildings but Storm pointed out that Okla- Wray announced upcoming 11:44 a.m. The next meeting will Deliverd by mail: Staff Writer refurbish the buildings with mod- homa Today Magazine has the dates that include June 23rd – the take place the fourth Monday of $50/yearly print only ern materials. The store fronts will Neva Pyatt, Route 66 sign on the cover, and the Great American Race will be in May. $60/yearly print & online continue to be the same ones. Wray $40/online only Advertising Director also said that they are going to No refunds on subscriptions. Ashley Moore, Advertising Director try to make them interactive, like walking the streets of an old town. Another topic of discussion was OBITUARIES [email protected] the possibility of building a stor- find insects and other amazing [email protected] ECNclassifi[email protected] Nancy Karnowski, CSR age and office building. Haggard asked if the board would consider JOYCE BARTON things you find while walking on a dirt road. She began watching an- imated shows and cowboy movies Joyce Elaine (Conner) Barton who became their best friends for (over and over again with no com- was born on June 2, 1943 at home life. Arthur and Johnnie Welty. plaints) or coming to their house to Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices in Three Corners, Oklahoma, near Leedey, the youngest of 9 children, They lived across the street from each other in Cheyenne and this stay with them if they were home sick from school. Grandma could 6 boys and 3 girls, born to Robert resulted in a friendship that has be counted on to make them what- Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual “Pete” and Edna (Allen) Conner. lasted 60+ years. Both couples were ever they wanted as they were her resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as She passed away at home on Sun- newlyweds and loved being able to top priority. As they got older she cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the day, April 26, 2026 at the age of 82 just walk across the street to visit, attended every little league activity practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. years, 10 months, and 24 days. play cards, or pranks. including Basketball, Baseball, and Joyce was Proceeded in Death Bob & Arthur began rodeoing Football games and on thru their For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: by her Parents: Robert “Pete” and every Friday night. They took a High School years where she add- Edna Conner of Cheyenne, OK single cab pickup for the 4 adults ed in Track Meets along with some Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator and all 8 of her siblings; Brothers: and were so conservative (I mean Team Ropings and Ranch Rodeos. Vernon and Wife Mary, Lyle and poor) they slept on a piece of ply- Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES Wife Virginia, Robert “Bob”, James wood laying on top of the propane If the boys were involved she and Bob were either in attendance or “Jim”, Franklin “Frank”, and Roy tank. Joyce, Johnnie and Todd slept were getting real time updates. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: and Sisters: Evelyn Tomberlin and in the camper but Arthur and Bob Joyce was an active servant at the Husband Bob and Lazetta Walsh were such gentlemen they slept in Baptist Church of Durham, OK. She • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) and Husband Bill. the horse trailer so as not to crowd served as Treasurer for 19 years as • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic She is survived by: Husband of them (or so they said). Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) well as a member of the Finance and almost 64 year years Bob of their After high school graduation, Building Committees. She was also • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV home near the Antelope Hills, in Joyce worked for Bud Hill in his teaching the Senior Women’s class. • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Crawford, OK; 1 Daughter Lisa café for about 6 months, before Joyce’s family would like to ex- Kirk and Husband Wayne of starting her career working for the press their thanks to Comforting Weatherford, OK and 2 Grandsons: USDA. She started work at the Soil Hands Hospice and her caretakers Professional, Passionate Brandon Kirk and Fiancée Ken- Conservation Service Office and Rhonda and Melissa for the care nedie Helton of Weatherford, OK after several years there, transferred Advance, Attentive ... and Tyler Kirk and Wife Brooklyn to Farmers Home Administration and compassion given to Joyce and the family. Our Difference is Our Care of Newcastle, OK. Sister-In-Law (FHA). It was during this time A graveside service will be held Jean Conner and several cherished she began to travel to other offices at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April Have you ever considered becoming a Nieces, Nephews and Cousins and within the state training their staff 30, 2026 at Bellview Cemetery, E hospice volunteer? a host of wonderful friends and on new technologies and programs 730 Rd in Crawford, OK. Imme- A fulfulling experience in the spirit of members of her church family. as well as spending time at the state diately following the graveside Joyce started school in Strong office in Stillwater and the national service, a reception and fellowship giving and receiving. City, Oklahoma and continued offices in Washington, DC. will be held at the Durham Baptist there until the school was closed Joyce retired from FHA and Church. at which time she completed her began her most fulfilling career as In lieu of flowers, memorial do- education in Cheyenne, Oklaho- Grandma to the pride and joys in nations can be made to the Bellview ma where she graduated in 1961. her life, her two grandsons, Bran- Cemetery -17530 E 730 Rd, Craw- During High School she began dat- don and Tyler. ford, OK 73638 or the Crawford ing her future husband, Bob Bar- She spent countless amounts of Volunteer Fire Department - RR 1 ton. She and Bob married June 28, time with them, playing whatever Box 200, Crawford, OK 73638. 1962 in her family home in Strong games they liked, going for walks to City, OK. They had one daugh- ter, Lisa who was born August 26, 1966. Excluding a brief time right after they were married, they lived the majority of their life at their ELIZABETH PETTITT Locally owned & operated. Proudly serving family ranch near the Antelope Elizabeth Pettitt of Cassville, Arrangements will be an- Carrie Perry, RN central western Oklahoma since 2011. Hills in Crawford. Missouri, passed away on April nounced at a later date. 1962 is when they met a couple 26, 2026.