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The annual Murray County OHCE Quilt Show is scheduled for October 3-4 at the Murray County Expo. This year’s show is titled “A Cornucopia of Quilts” and will feature not only beautiful quilts but many handmade craft and sewn items on display made by the Feature Artists the Piece Makers Quilt Club.

Thomas Ray Wiles, better known by family and friends as “Tom,” was born June 24, 1956, in Madill, to the late James Leonard and Wanda (Davis) Wiles. He died on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 68.

Carolyn Sue Proctor was born November 29, 1944 in Levy, AR to the late Henry and Elsie McWhorter. She died Friday, Sept.13, 2024, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 79. She and David Lee Proctor were united in marriage September 24, 1996, in Sweetwater, TX. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2023.

Funeral services for Delma “Billie” Coll will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, at the Dougherty Cemetery, with Pastor Willard McCartney, Jr. officiating.

Carolyn Lois Russell was born June 4, 1930, in Enid, to the late Harry W. and Carrie L. (Banks) Hampton. She passed from this life on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 7 days. Carolyn met Johnny Ross Russell at the Cedarvale Skating Rink, south of Davis. After a whirlwind romance, the two were married on September 1, 1947, in Gainesville, TX. Johnny preceded her in death on October 7, 2018.

Louie Rose, of Sulphur Veterans Center, was born on March 12, 1934 in Oakland, California to Frank and Rose (Pimental) Rose. He passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 in Sulphur at the age of 90 years, 5 months and 25 days.

January 23, 1942–September 13, 2024 Marian Frances Sharber, 82, was born January 23, 1942 in El Dorado, OK to the late Thomas and& Esther (Durham) Adams. She passed from this earth on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 in Sulphur surrounded by her family. She and Doyle Sharber were married on April 20, 1968, in Stratford, OK. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2017.

Sulphur bounced back in a big way on Friday, as the Dogs steamrolled Davis, winning 42-7 for the 8th victory in nine years in the series.

No Lull In Dog’s Tough Slate

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SULPHUR, Okla. – The Chickasaw Nation, along with Oklahoma Human Services and the Murray County Health Department, hosted Health and Hope on Wheels, a community resource event, Aug. 2, at the Artesian Hotel parking lot.

Sulphur Police, Sheriff ’s Office, NPS Rangers Join In Multi-Day Probe