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NEWS 2• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 The Elk City News PUBLIC RECORD BULLETIN RODEO Continued from page 1 August 31, 2026 While precaution is observed, no responsibility is assumed for errors or wagon races. The last time we had omissions. The original public records are open to inspection and should be chuck wagon races, I bet it’s been consulted before taking any action based on the information herein. There ten years or better, it rained so will not be any changes or exceptions to the publication of these records. much we almost couldn’t have the rodeo. I’m like, bring it on! I’ll take MISDEMEANORS the rain,” Thomas laughed. State of Okla vs Beverly G Binion Obstructing an officer. Con- The two chuckwagons race cealing stolen property around the arena, which a couple State of Okla vs Waiburn C Hinkle Obstructing an officer of local businesses are sponsoring. State of Okla vs Kelli K James Domestic assault & battery They have also renumbered the State of Okla vs William W Hough TOC. Reckless conduct with seating, that makes them 22-inches a firearm. Shooting from a highway/RR near public building verses the smaller seating prior to State of Okla vs Joshua C Stanfield Assault & battery open seating. Spectators no longer State of Okla vs Shelbee L Hamman Assault & battery need to get to the rodeo early to get State of Okla vs Shelby B Touchstone DUI a seat. Their tickets will be num- State of Okla vs Tana K Oney DUS bered. State of Okla vs Wade A Hill Concealing stolen property “Friday night, as always, is fam- ily night. Kids 12 and under get in free with an empty Dr. Pepper can. FELONIES That is the best night for a family State of Okla vs Christopher D Lee DUI. TOC. Obstructing an with a lot of kids to attend. You officer can get in pretty cheap. Go enjoy State of Okla vs Ismael S Gonzales Trafficking in meth. Posses- the rodeo Sunday night. It’s purple sion of firearm & paraphernalia night, and that’s with the Western State of Okla vs Brandon S Earle Possession of firearm. Trans- The board of directors for the deo much better. As Thomas concluded his talk, Oklahoma Alzheimer’s Coalition,” rodeo include Larry McConnell “The hardest thing about put- he said that if he could ask for ference of a firearm to a felon Thomas said. State of Okla vs James M Benson Lewd or indecent acts/pro- is president; Randy Hargues is ting on the rodeo is probably one thing as a board member, They will have more food trucks vice-president; Scott Bowes; Joey making the upgrades that we it would be good rodeo weath- posals to child under age 16 and vendors who will be there. State of Okla vs Debra L Johnson Child neglect. Maintaining McConnell; Brett Davis; Clint need to do, while trying to plan er. He said that they looked into Thomas also said that the video Clark; Jeff Johnson; Steven John- for the ones that we want to do. putting a top over the arena, but a place for keeping/selling CS. Possession of CS, marihuana, screens will help people see what is paraphernalia, psilocyn or psilocybin. Possession of medical son; Rodney Fish; Jason Simon; We would love to have a big bud- people don’t want an indoor ro- going on inside of the arena while Mike Simmons, and Andy Jan- get where we can do some other deo, and the cost would be pro- marihuana without license standing in line or behind the State of Okla vs Jeremy L Callahan Stalking. False reporting of ning. stuff,” Thomas said. hibitive. bleachers. Thomas pointed out that contes- He also said that the best part of Another year and another rodeo a crime “Boom Boom Thompson is the tants like the Beutler Bros. Arena, the rodeo is seeing all the people. that packs the Beutler Bros. Arena. State of Okla vs Brandon L Dupont Possession of meth & par- clown this year. We haven’t had which is popular because the con- Three days of the rodeo is the mark The event seems to be a tradition aphernalia. Failure to register as a sex offender. Sex offender him before. He does a little bit of testant and the fans are close to of fall and seeing all the kids who for not only Elk City, but sur- entering safety zone of a school, child care facility or play- everything, and that’s kind of the the action. They said they feel the show up are the best. Thomas grew rounding communities who have ground thing with our rodeo. Whenever crowd, because the arena is small- up going to the rodeo, and while it come to expect a great show from a State of Okla vs Amy E Wilson Assault & battery by means or we’re trying to find an entertainer, er than a lot of others. He said that brings back his youth, he can see great committee who devotes time, force likely to produce death the barrel man, the funny guy, we the board tries to get the best an- the joy in the eyes of the children money and effort into the Rodeo of State of Okla vs Aaron E Ellis Child neglect. Possession of want them to mix up the acts for nouncers because it makes the ro- who come each night. Champions. psilocyn or psilocybin & paraphernalia. Possession of medical the three nights,” he said. marijuana without a license State of Okla vs Daniel L Roshto Entering with intent to steal copper. Removing proper or affixing improper license plate, DUS. Eluding. Possession of a stolen vehicle & paraphernalia State of Okla vs Timothy L Beals Plan/attempt/conspire to OBITUARIES perform an act of violence lets were her favorite plant, as she MARRIAGES GLENNA EVANS could transplant and grow them like no other. Oscar Ruiz, Elk City – Averi Zinn, Elk City She was also a volunteer at Glenna Faye Evans was born home south of Elk City, Oklaho- GPRMC and a member of 2nd and DIVORCES March 9th, 1928 in Carter, Okla- ma where they raised their family. Adams Church of Christ where she Carla Slaughter vs Jack Slaughter homa to Iva Olive (Robinson) Throughout her life, Glenna found spent many years with her brothers Torrie Stone vs Amy Stone and Ted Roosevelt Abernathy. She employment at the Elk City Dai- and sisters in Christ. Heath Stockton vs Stephanie Newton passed away in Elk City, Oklahoma ly News, Lad and Lassie, and also She is preceded in death by her on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 for Dr. Koch. Glenna was a master parents and husband, Jimmy. at the age of 98 years, 5 months and seamstress and could be called on Glenna is survived by her 2 CLINTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 41 17 days. by her daughters or the community daughters, Connie Butcher, Elk Glenna grew up in the Carter, to alter clothing. City, OK and Jill Evans, South of American Legion District 7 ference at 1000. Meet the new De- Oklahoma community and at- Glenna was a member of the Elk City, OK; 2 grandsons, Brady conference will be at Clinton partment Officers. tended Highway School. Soon after Homemaker’s Club, Elk City Domino’s and tennis with their Butcher and Beau Butcher as well American Legion Post 41 Satur- All area veterans invited. Elmo graduation she was married to Jim- Round-up Club and had a love friends. Anyone that knows as a bonus family, Daryle and Car- day, September 12. May District 7 Commander. my Oswell Evans and made their for playing Rook, Chicken Foot, Glenna, knows that African vio- rie Perry. Registration at 0900 and Con- somewhere new. She found joy in SUBSCRIBE TODAY CATHY MCCAMON the simple things, especially when she could share them with the peo- ple she loved. Cathy Belle Pruitt McCamon, California to Mack Roy Pruitt Sr. Above all else, Cathy loved her a beloved wife, mother, grand- and Maxine (Woods) Pruitt. At the family. Her children, grandchil- mother, sister, aunt, and friend, age of seven, Cathy moved with dren, siblings, nieces, and nephews Current news and passed away peacefully on August her family to Oklahoma, where she were such an important part of her 29, 2026, at the age of 66 years, 4 attended Elk City schools. She was great deals delivered months, and 26 days, surrounded the fifth of seven children. life. She gave so much of herself to the people around her and left a right to your door! by the love of her family. She was born on April 3, 1960, in Yuba City, On October 1, 1977, Cathy married the love of her life, Gregg legacy of love, compassion, gener- osity, and devotion to family. McCamon, in Elk City. Together Cathy is preceded in death by her they built a life centered around beloved grandson, Corbin Beast- their family. They welcomed their Providing comfort and support for End of Life choices daughter Shelly in 1980, their son erfeld; great-granddaughter, Ava Beasterfeld; her parents, Mack Roy Steven in 1983, and their daughter Cathy spent much of her work- Pruitt Sr and Maxine Pruitt; her Hospice care provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual Kelly in 1985. ing life caring for others. She brothers and sisters-in-law, Mack resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness, such as Being a mother was one of worked at several daycare centers Jr. and Virginia Pruitt and Ron- Cathy’s greatest joys. She loved her in Elk City. She loved each of her nie and Roxie Pruitt; sister-in law, cancer or heart failure. Hospice care also helps family members manage the children fiercely and made sure daycare babies and continued to Glenda White; and her parents-in- practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. they always knew how deeply they carry a special place in her heart for law, Glen and Valeria McCamon. were loved. She spent countless the children she cared for. She also For questions regarding hospice service or eligibilty, contact: nights reading to them, creating Those left to cherish her mem- worked as a caregiver for the elder- ory include her husband of nearly Carrie Perry, RN - Administrator memories that would remain with ly. Caring for others was not simply 49 years, Gregg McCamon; daugh- them throughout their lives. Her her job-it was who Cathy was. ter Shelly Garrison and husband Brianna Barker, RN - MANAGER OF PATIENT CARE SERVICES family was her greatest priority. Cathy was a kind, caring, and Brad of Elk City; son Steven Mc- Cathy also treasured being a generous person who was always Camon and wife Kimberly of Elk grandmother. She loved her grand- thinking about someone else. She City; daughter Kelly Hernandez SOME OF THE MOST COMMON CONDITIONS ARE: children with her whole heart and loved finding a good bargain and and husband Aaron of Perryton, • Cancer • Failure to Thrive • End Stage Cardiac Disease (CHF) was always there for them. She was could rarely go shopping without Texas; and her beloved grandchil- • End Stage Cerebrovascular Disease (CVA) • End Stage Amyotrophic the grandmother who would listen, finding something she thought dren, Bryce Garrison, Laurissa Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) • End Stage Pulmonary Disease (COPD) help, encourage, spoil, and love someone she loved needed. One of McCamon, Kaiden McCamon, them unconditionally. Her grand- her favorite things to do was spend- Kaiston McCamon, Keegan Mc- • End Stage Liver Disease • End Stage Renal Disease • AIDS/HIV children brought her immense joy, ing a day shopping, finding good Camon, Kextan McCamon, and • End Stage Neurological Disease such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s and she was proud of each of them. deals. and then going out to eat Abigail Laub. She is also survived by her sis- Professional, Passionate ters Audrey Wilmoth and hus- band Richard, Vicky Williams and Advance, Attentive ... husband James, Cindy Pruitt, and Nancy Pruitt; sister-in-law Lavera Our Difference is Our Care Sorensen; brothers-in-law John McCamon and Craig McCamon; Have you ever considered becoming a (USPS # 173-020) along with a host of nieces, neph- hospice volunteer? ews, extended family members, 580-225-3000 A fulfulling experience in the spirit of and friends who loved her dearly. giving and receiving. 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