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Gerald Dean Robinson was born on October 28, 1965, in Wynnewood. He passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 58. Gerald and the former Ms. Cynthia “Cindy” Billings were married on November 25, 2011, in Midwest City.

Harrel Akers, better known by family and friends as “Biggon,” was born October 4, 1934, in Dougherty, to the late Johnnie Oscar and Alta Mae (Hale) Akers. He died on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 23 days. Biggon and the late Hildagard “Hilda” Huster were united in marriage on July 14, 1959, in Baumholder, Germany. From this marriage were born three daughters, Kathy, Karen, and Dian.

Robert Dean Price was born on January 28, 1941, in the Chickasaw National Recreational Area, in Sulphur, to the late Hubert & Eva (Roach) Price. He passed from this life on Friday, May 24, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 83.

A Celebration of Life for Jackie Henry, 78, of Ada will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Wintersmith Lodge in Ada with remarks and remembrances beginning at 1:00 p.m.

James Junior Busby, better known by all as “Junior,” was born December 11, 1939, in Dougherty, to the late James C. “Jim” and Martha E. (McCray) Busby. He died on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Sulphur, at the age of 84. Junior and the late Patricia Ann “Pat” Barnett were united in marriage on September 4, 1959, in Davis. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2021.

Mary Alice Cottrell, better known by her family as “Marme,” was born June 3, 1937, in Oklahoma City, to the late James Anthony and Elsie (Booker) Horn. She passed from this life on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 86.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Legislature has taken a significant step toward ensuring the safety and security of students and staff in schools across the state with the passage of House Bill 4073, also known as “Alyssa’s Law.” This landmark legislation, authored by Rep. Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, and Sen. Darrell Weaver, R-Moore, implements a mobile panic alert system in all school districts starting with the 2024-25 school year.

Three Sulphur baseball players were recognized recently by the coaches of district 4A-2, as the Bulldogs had another solid season and finished with a 21-16 record.

Primary elections for federal, state, and county candidates are scheduled for June 18 across the state. On Election Day, the polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Early voting will be held Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Murray County Election Board, located at 703 W. 11th St., Sulphur. A list of early voting locations and the election list are available on the State Election Board website. You can find your polling place using the OK Voter Portal.

Debris cleanup from the April 27 tornado that devastated much of the eastern Sulphur downtown business district and residential areas is continuing this week with all roads being opened in the affected locations.

Sulphur Superintendent Matt Holder updated school board members on the ongoing cleanup around the campus from the April 27 storm during the regular monthly meeting of the group on Monday.

Loura Jean Chalfant Jack was born January 8, 1929, in Cheyenne, Oklahoma. She passed from this life May 26, 2024, at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lowe Chalfant and Loura Amy Warren Chalfant; her three dear brothers, J. Warren, Billy, and Wesley Chalfant; her husband, James Roland Jack; and her son, Clayton Chalfant Jack.