Betty Ann Slaten
Betty Ann Slaten, a resident of Roff, was born March 16, 1939, in Central City, Colo. to J. V. and Sarah Annis (Woody) Henry. She died Jan. 27, 2023, in Sulphur at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 11 days. Slaten moved to Enid at an early age and attended school in Enid until her marriage. She…
Read MoreFIRST PLACE FLOAT
FIRST PLACE FLOAT and $300 prize in the Davis Christmas Parade went to Dougherty Baptist Church. Midway Hill won second place and was awarded $200 and third prize and $100 went to the Davis High School Marching Band. The parade and a Very Davis Christmas was held Dec. 1.
Read MoreJackie Don Stanford
Jackie Don Stanford was born Feb. 21, 1958, in Sulphur, to the late Lovis Charles and Dorothy Sue (Dodson) Stanford. He died Nov. 18, 2022, in Oklahoma City, at the age of 64. Jackie, better known as Jack, grew up in Sulphur. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and devoted 13 years…
Read MoreJoshua James Marney
Joshua James Marney of Bethany died on Nov. 22 at his home. Marney was 39 years, 11 months and 1 day. He was born on Dec. 21, 1982, to Larry Marney and Kelly Marney in Duncan. Marney grew up in the Sulphur area where he attended school. Marney joined the Army when he was 18 years old. He…
Read MoreDavis Police Department K-9 Team Take over $400,000 of Drugs off the Streets in a Week
HE’S A GOOD BOY. Davis K-9 Officer Miclo and his handler, Davis Police Officer Jake Smith, have worked two traffic stops taking over $400,000 worth of drugs off the street. Miclo and Officer Smith’s most recent traffic stop included finding over 100 pounds of packaged marijuana. By Alisha Thompson Give that dog a new toy!…
Read MoreFrederick Beats Wolves 12-6 Season Ends at 9-2
GIVING IT ALL THEY GOT! Davis Wolves defense fount hard but came up short against the Frederick Bombers on Nov. 11. The loss took Davis out of Playoff action. (Photo By Elissa Hefley) By Jeff Mapes Frederick broke a tie late in the fourth quarter Nov. 11 beating Davis 12-6 and ending the…
Read MoreRussell Derle Hudson Sr.
Russell Derle Hudson Sr. a resident of Sulphur, was born Nov. 10, 1956, in Globe, Ariz. He died Nov. 8, 2022, in Anadarko at the age of 65 years, 11 months and 28 days. Hudson grew up in Arizona worked as a derrick hand in the oil fields. He and Janelle Blalock were married on April…
Read MoreDavis Captures 36th District Championship with 54-0 Win Against Coalgate, Playoffs Begin Thursday
By Jeff Mapes The Davis Wolves dominated Coalgate 54-0 Oct. 28 and clinched the program’s 36th district championship in school history. Davis scored touchdowns on every offensive possession except the last. The Wolves began at their 25 late in the game following a Coalgate punt and ran out the clock. “We executed extremely well,” said…
Read MoreAaron D. Decker
• Funeral services for Aaron D. Decker, of Oklahoma City, will be held 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Green Hill Cemetery in Davis with Pastor Willard McCartney Jr. officiating. Aaron was born Aug. 3, 1933, in Lewisville, Texas, to the late Doyle and Opal (Winchester) Decker. He passed from this life on Thursday,…
Read MoreDavis Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Deputy Brandon Eddy, of the Murray County Sheriffs Office, made a drug trafficking arrest on Oct. 18. While patrolling the county on the south side of Davis around 8:20 p.m., Deputy Eddy noticed a vehicle with a defective taillight driving erratically. The driver of the vehicle sped down Knapp Road. Once Deputy Eddy successfully stopped…
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