Can saving a life be as easy as making a phone call? The new 988 Mental Health Lifeline is doing exactly that; saving lives one call (or text) at a time! When you struggle with depression, anxiety or having suicidal thoughts, it can be hard to talk about your thoughts or feelings in times of crisis. There are fears around being misunderstood, difficulties expressing what you’re feelin, or maybe you just don’t want to feel judged.
There is an endless philosophical debate between those who believe our fate is predetermined and those who believe our destiny is determined by our choices. Life lands us in the middle, as some forces are beyond our control, but our decisions always have consequences.
Jackie Lee Davenport was born June 7, 1936 to S.F. and Esther Inez Davenport in Courtney Oklahoma.
Ardeana Kay Shiplet was born January 5, 1944 in Evansville, Indiana to R.D Vowell and Velma Vowell. She died peacefully on August 23, 2022 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Josephine Ned, age 72, passed away on August 25, 2022, in Ardmore, Okla. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in The Chapel at Griffin ~ Hillcrest Funeral Home with Pastor Stanley Shomo Officiating.
Ratliff City - Graveside Services for Mrs. Deloris Jean (Dobbins) Gillaspy, 83 are scheduled for 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at the Alma Cemetery with Pastor Mike King officiating.
Carla Kirkpatrick Thomas, age 67, passed away on August 24, 2022 in Ardmore, Okla. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Provence Cemetery with Pastor Mond Davis officiating.
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Alex,” and I are close friends with another couple who live out of state. During a virtual happy hour, our friend “Darlene” advised us that her brother “Roy” is moving to our area, and she suggested we become friends. She assumed my husband likes Roy. My husband answered honestly and said he doesn’t particularly like Roy. When Darlene pressed, wanting to know why, Alex again answered honestly. He said he thinks Roy is obnoxious.
There’s a reason why you play four quarters and the Tigers will be the first to tell you that after rallying for a 33-20 win over Lawton Eisenhower.
It didn’t take long for the Longhornrs to find a groove Friday night.