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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026 The Elk City News MISDEMEANORS & FELONIES OBITUARIES Kathy James, granddaughter Casey MISDEMEANORS State of Okla vs Phillip L Janes Unlawful actions related to ROBERTA CANNON James, son-in-law Lonnie Trout, Sister-in-law Belva Sutton, Aunt licensed dealers & private sellers of firearms Roberta Alene (Sutton) Cannon and enjoying nature. In addition to Doris Hicks, cousin Rory Hicks, State of Okla vs Elijah D Royse Assault & battery was born in Arnett, OK October her love of cattle, cats were her love great-niece Krista Dittmer. State of Okla vs Dakota R Estes Possession of firearm. Failure 10, 1937 and passed from this life language. She had many special She is survived by daughter to register as a sex offender May 11, 2026 at the age of 88 years, kitties through the years and cher- Sandra Trout of Mobeetie, Tx, State of Okla vs Jarrod D Murray DUI. TOC. Carrying a fire- 7 months and 1 day. She was the el- ished each and every one in their son-in-law Billy James of Elk City, arm dest child of Lester Leon and Ethel own special ways. After the loss of Ok; brother Bud Sutton of Sha- State of Okla vs Mattie L West Harassing & threatening elec- (McCumber) Sutton. her husband A.R., she had the op- ron, OK; granddaughters Kim- tronic communication Family directed memorial ser- portunity to travel around for a few berly Rylant and Kelli Dawson State of Okla vs Damon Jackson Abandonment of domestic vices will be held on Saturday, May years with a very dear friend. They and husband Dallas of Amarillo, animal on road 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Arnett explored many places and her love Tx, Jamey Walding and husband State of Okla vs Cody Baker Assault & battery, Domestic Methodist Church in Arnett, OK. of nature showed in her travels. Daron of Haslet, TX; Mindy Trout assault & battery Cremation and arrangements From the mountains of Colorado of Wheeler, Tx, Shawna Owens FELONIES are by Robertson Funeral Directors to the Texas coast in Corpus Chris- polka music and old country jams. and husband Mark of Canyon, Tx; State of Okla vs Phillip L Janes Unlawful actions related to of Wheeler. ti they explored. Their travels also Roberta was a lady of simplicity. grandsons Cody James of Elk City, licensed dealers and private sellers of firearms Roberta was a country girl led them to the west coast in Cal- A small home, lots of God’s green OK, Tracy Trout and wife Shanna State of Okla vs Elijah D Royse Assault & battery through and through. As a kid her ifornia. They enjoyed fishing ad- earth to roam, and animals to love. of Mobeetie, TX; nieces Jeannie State of Okla vs Dakota R Estes Possession of a firearm. Failure dad introduced her to all things ventures, using her special fishing She was a lady at peace doing her (Sutton) Underwood and husband to register as a sex offender ranching and she was hooked. Her pole, and whatever nature had to own thing on her own time. Rober- Eric of Stigler, OK, Lanell (Sutton) State of Okla vs Phillip Janes Arsons kindness and love of all animals offer. Her adventurous spirit always ta loved her family and enjoyed her Shackley of Bridgton, ME; cousin State of Okla vs Beretta S Pero Conspiracy filled her heart with happiness and shown through. She was a sparky time with those she loved. Shane (Hicks) Eggelston and hus- love. Ranch life was her true pas- ornery lady that loved to get into Roberta was preceded in death band Ben of Higgins, TX; and her sion. She loved working outside mischief that could easily result in by her parents, her spouse A.R. great grandkids, extended family, on the ranch, tending to the cows much laughter and joy. She enjoyed Cannon, son Dennis Gill, daughter and many dear friends. "There will not be any changes or exceptions to the publication of these records." MARRIAGES & DIVORCES SHARON PERKEY Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Amanda Newnam and partner, Benji Scudder, of Sharon Ruth Perkey (Bristol) Canute Elementary, and spending Moore, Oklahoma; her son, Da- MARRIAGES vid Perkey, of Elk City, Oklahoma; passed away May 11, 2026, in Elk many summers at Camp Arrow- Matthew Walker, Sayre – Alison Harrel, Sayre daughter-in-law, Kristie Perkey, City, Oklahoma, at the age of 73 head in Texas. Her passion for ed- Cody Vignal, Sayre – Caitlin Coffey, Edmond of Elk City, Oklahoma; grandchil- years, with her loving son by her ucation and reading led her to be- Jeremy Washa, Wtfd – Ashley Blackwell, Wtfd dren, Korbin and wife Ailene of Elk side. She was born October 12, come a member of the Oklahoma 1952, to James and Ruth Bristol in Reading Association. She was also City, Oklahoma, Kassidy Perkey of Anchorage, Alaska, where she was a proud member of the American Elk City, Oklahoma, Kyler Perkey raised until the family relocated to Legion Women’s Auxiliary. of Elk City, Oklahoma, Kenlee Per- SUBSCRIBE TODAY Del Rio, Texas, before finally set- tling in Dill City, Oklahoma. After graduating from Dill City High Above all else, Sharon loved Je- sus, her church, and her family. She was known for her kind heart, key of Elk City, Oklahoma, Kadin Muse of Moore, Oklahoma, and Avery Newnam of Moore, Oklaho- School in May 1970, Sharon went quick humor, and willingness to ma; siblings, James Bristol and wife on to earn her master’s degree in help anyone in need. She treasured Diane of Rocky, Oklahoma, Dale she loved most, her family was al- education. her friendships and brought joy Bristol of Dill City, Oklahoma, and ways the center of her world. Sharon dedicated her life to and laughter wherever she went. Karen Evans of Denver, Colorado; Current news and teaching and making a difference Nothing brought Sharon greater In her free time, Sharon en- joyed reading, listening to music, along with many beloved extended in the lives of countless students happiness or pride than her chil- family members and dear friends. great deals delivered throughout her long career in ed- dren and grandchildren. Support- and cheering on her children and grandchildren in all their hobbies Visitation was held at Whinery ucation. She held many positions ing them in every stage of life was Funeral Service and Cremation right to your door! over the years, including working her greatest joy. Whether attending and activities. She was preceded in death by Center in Elk City on Thursday, at the Steakhouse Café in Dill City, basketball, softball, and baseball May 14, 2026. Services were held her parents, James and Ruth Bris- Star Spencer Junior High, Will games, spending time together, or on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Whin- tol, and her grandparents, Freeman Rogers Elementary in Burns Flat, simply being present for the people ery Funeral Service. and Ada Pentz. to grow in a caring community tinue beyond high school. declaring the class graduated. (USPS # 173-020) ELK CITY dedicated to our future success. We owe that same gratitude to every “The class of 2026 has made a lasting impact on Elk City High Then family and friends found their loved one to give him/her Continued from page 1 580-225-3000 parent and family member sitting School. Our time here has taught us congratulatory hugs and photos. out in the audience today. Mom, the value of hard work, selflessness, This chapter of these graduates is Is published once weekly by Beckham County Media, LLC we move into this next chapter, I Dad, love you guys. Despite my and leadership, and I am certain over, but they will be stepping into 109 W. Broadway, Elk City, OK 73644-4736 hope we remember the moments Periodicals Postage Paid at Elk City, OK 73644 eagerness to cross the finish line, these lessons will serve us well as the next chapter of his/her life, no that will never show up on a tran- however, I’ve had the enjoyable op- we go out into the world, whether matter where it leads. script, the struggles we overcame, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to PO BOX 964, Elk City, OK 73648 portunity to reflect on the past four that be in higher education or the the memories we made, and the years while preparing this speech,” workforce. But now we must move people who shaped us.” Sheryl Ponce, he explained. on to the next challenge, whatever SUBSCRIPTIONS Valedictorian Luke Friesen, Friesen went on to say that the that may be,” he concluded. 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