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Christina Leann Gibson, 39, better known as Leann, was born on February 14, 1985, in Ardmore, to Lavonda Ann Gibson and Ricky Dale Hamilton. She died on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Oklahoma City, following a year and a half battle with cancer. Leann faced her battle head-on and fought courageously until the very end. Although many prayed for the miracle of an earthly healing, God’s plan was different. He gave to her the greatest healing of all. Her struggle has ended and she is now at peace in the arms of Christ.

Philip David Edgmon was born February 7, 1942, in Pauls Valley, to Filmore and Wilma Oliver Edgmon. He died on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Ardmore, at the age of 82.

Phyllis Sweeten, 88, formerly of Sulphur, passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Norman.

Bobby Dean “Bob” Howard was born December 15, 1935, in Mill Creek, to the late Benjamine L. and Edith (Miller) Howard. He died on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, in Sulphur at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 18 days. Bob and Barbara Ruth Nelson were married on July 31, 1959, in Sulphur. She preceded him in death on December 23, 2021.

Randy Gene Batterton, known by many as “Hill Billy,” was born July 19, 1967, in Pauls Valley. He died on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Ardmore, at the age of 57.

No. 3 Sulphur will open district play with a very tough test, as the Dogs travel to Perkins to face a state semifinalist from last season.

If Sulphur was firing on all cylinders last week in a big win over Davis, you could say the Bulldogs kicked it into hyper speed on Friday night against Cache.

Both Sulphur cross country teams continued their strong seasons last week, as the Bulldogs competed at the Pre-State event at Edmond Santa Fe High School and fared well.

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