Dear Abby: I have been married to my wonderful husband, “Alec,” for five years. This is a second marriage for both of us. We raised children on our own and waited until they were out of the house to get into a relationship.
Rock Hall of Fame to Dolly: Voters will decide if you’re in Dolly Parton is still on the list of this year’s nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite the country icon asking to be removed because she hasn’t “earned that right.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation said in a statement Thursday that, in effect, it is up to the voters to decide if Parton is elected. “Dolly’s recommendation, along with the other 16 nominees for the class of 2022 was sent out earlier this month to our 1,200 general ballot voters, the majority of whom are artists themselves, for consideration for induction at our ceremony.” On Monday, Parton went on social media to “respectfully bow out” of the process, saying she did not want to take votes away from the remaining nominees.
It is time to prune all roses now except for the once-blooming varieties such as ramblers and old garden roses. So, if you have roses that bloom only once a year, wait until after they bloom to prune them.
As Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Mayor Paul TenHaken is preparing to deliver his State of the City address Wednesday, he can add another accolade to a growing list: the most affordable city in the U.S. h That’s according to GoodHire, a background-screening software company that examined several factors, including wage growth, unemployment rate, job growth, job openings, rental prices, real estate sale prices and real per capita personal income. h “It’s welcomed news,” TenHaken told USA TODAY about the recognition. “You can come here and live a pretty normal life.”
Kelly Glen Parker, 61, of Mustang, OK, passed away on March 16, 2022. He was born April 28, 1960, in Seminole, OK, to Billy L. Parker and Norma Jean Cox. The family later moved to Ardmore, and Kelly graduated from Ardmore High School in 1960. While at Ardmore, Kelly developed a love of sports. He played football and wrestled for the Tigers. After graduating, Kelly went on to Central State University and earned a degree in Business Administration and Computer Science.
ARDMORE - Hazel Joyce (Faught) Summerville, age 90, passed away on March 17, 2022, in Ardmore, Okla. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in The Chapel at Griffin~Hillcrest with Pastor Leroy Holman officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
ALLEN,TX - John Louis Foster, age 85, passed away on March 15, 2022, in Allen, Texas. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Monday, March 21, 2022, in The Chapel at Griffin~Hillcrest with Rev. Mack McCarthick officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
David Randolph Brown was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma. The oldest son of Harry L. Brown and Louise Herbert Brown, he was named for two uncles who were physicians. His father Harry was a drilling superintendent who had worked in the oil fields since having to quit school after 8th grade, when his father died. One cannot overstate how much David admired his father’s work ethic, integrity, strength, mechanical skill, self-education, and ability to lead by character and example. David’s mother Louise earned her master’s degree at Texas Women’s University and taught both school and Sunday school. At an early age, David and his two younger brothers received phonics instruction, basic arithmetic, and a clear expectation from her that they excel in school. “She considered A+ possibly adequate,” he would say.
WICHITA FALLS, TX - Nathan Ray Austin, Age 49, Wichita Falls, TX; formerly of Wood River, IL; entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior February 9, 2022 at Wichita Falls, Texas. Nathan was born in the City of Alton, Madison County, Illinois; attending public schools in East Alton-Wood River, Illinois and Dickinson, Texas.
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee will face sharp questions from Republican lawmakers this coming week about the work she did as a public defender representing four Guantanamo Bay detainees.