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Public Notices
(Published in The Comanche Times on Sept. 11, 2025)
THE BOARD OF STEPHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS met in regular session September 2, 2025 with Todd Churchman, Chairman, present; Kreg Murphree, Vice-Chairman, present; Russell Morgan, Member, present; and Jenny Moore, County Clerk, present.
Others present: List in County Clerk’s Office
Agenda filed 8-28-25 at 2:30 P.M. at the front entrance of the Courthouse and the Commissioners’ meeting room.
Chairman Churchman called the meeting to order.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman to approve minutes of the previous meeting. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, abstain; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to approve the payment of purchase orders and issuance of blanket purchase orders. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
The Board heard from Construction Manager, Butch Lawson, regarding the ARPA grant and/or ARPA projects for Stephens County. Lawson reported that the painters worked at the Fairgrounds all weekend. Concrete work on the front steps has begun. Lawson presented three change orders regarding the Fire Suppression System to the Board. The Fire Suppression System needs to be moved from its current location. The three change orders total $10,314.00 and affect package #21, package #26, and package #9 for Bid #2024-21: Stephens County Fairgrounds ARPA Project. Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman to approve the three change orders. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman to approve a change order for Bid #2025-15: Corum VFD New Building in the amount of $3,815.00 for the addition of a septic tank by Farmers Plumbing. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Josette Ford, Administrator of the Estate of Michael Ford, deceased, vs. Board of County Commissioners for Stephens County, et al., Case NO. CIV-23-646-HE, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma. Motion by Churchman, seconded by Morgan to enter into Executive Session, upon the advice of legal counsel, for the purpose of confidential communications between the Board and its attorney concerning the lawsuit previously referenced. Public disclosure of these confidential communications would seriously impair the ability of the Board and its attorney to properly process and defend this litigation. As such, communications in this Executive Session are confidential. AUTHORITY: Title 25 O.S. § 307(B)(4). Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to return to Regular Session. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
No action was taken by the Board related to the Executive Session identified above.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Churchman to approve Capital Outlay Purchases for August, 2025. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye. Rural Fire-ST: 08/18/25, 1321-2-8250-4110, Welch State Bank, 1 – Lease Payment on 2025 International Tanker, $6,891.00, PO# 1351, Wt. #18; Sheriff Funding Assistance Grant: 08/18/25, 1574-2-0400-4110, Metro Emergency Upfitters, 1 – Fed Sig Integrity Lightbar Pkg, 1 – Truck Vault, $8,898.25, PO# 4901, Wt. #5; Sheriff Service Fee: 08/18/25, 1226-2-1100-4110, Metro Emergency Upfitters, 2 – Fed Sig Integrity Lightbar Pkg, 2 – Cage, $17,796.50, PO# 4902, Wt. #826; Rural Fire-ST: 08/25/25, 1321-2-8220-4110, American Nation Bank, 1 – Lease Payment on Kenworth Truck, $4,319.14, PO# 1394, Wt. #19; Highway: 08/25/25, 1102-6-4100-4110, P&K Equipment, 1 – John Deere Ztrak, $13,746.04, PO# 656, Wt. #296, 1102-6-4300-4110, C L Boyd Company, 1 – 2025 Pneumatic Roller, $98,780.00, PO# 1350, Wt. #297.
The Board opened Bid #2026-1 for Gates and Railing for the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center located at 2002 S. 13th St., Duncan, OK 73533. One bid was accepted from Evans Welding, LLC, 615 E. Willow Ave., Duncan, OK 73533 in the amount of $32,086.00. Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman to award Bid #2026-1 to Evans Welding, LLC. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Churchman to approve a Transfer of Appropriations within the Rural Fire-ST Fund. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye. 1321-2-8255-2005, M&O, $70,000.00 to 1321-2-8255-4110, Capital Outlay, $70,000.00; 1321-2-8230-2005, M&O, $180,000.00 to 1321-2-8230-4110, Capital Outlay, $180,000.00.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to approve a Transfer of Funds – Residual Balance Transfer between the LATCF Fund (1570) and the General Fund for a remaining balance left in the LATCF Fund. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye. LATCF, 1570, $870.56 to General Fund, 0001, $870.56.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Morgan to approve the Stephens County Estimate of Needs Publication Sheet and execute the 2025-2026 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to approve an Engagement Letter between Stephens County (the County) and the Office of the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector for the audit of Fiscal Year 2025 and will include an audit of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF). Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Churchman, seconded by Murphree to approve signing a Letter to be sent to all county departments regarding procedures for Tort Claims, Insurance, Inventory, and Workers Comp. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman to table approval for one (1) week of a Preventative Maintenance Agreement by and between Nixon Power Services and Stephens County for a Kohler KG150 Generator for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The generator is located at the Annex. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Churchman, seconded by Morgan to adopt Resolution #2025-99 approving the Sheriff’s Office Funding Assistance Grant Application for FY26 on behalf of the Sheriff’s Department. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Churchman to approve Interlocal Cooperation Agreement #2025-237 by and between the Independent School District No. 15 of Atoka County a/k/a Atoka Public Schools (“APS”) and Stephens County, pursuant to Okla. Stat. tit. 61 § 101, et. seq., and the Interlocal Cooperation Act (“the Act”), Okla. Stat. tit. 74 § 1001, et. seq. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
The Board acknowledged the Appointment of Dr. Allon Gillispie as a member of the Stephens County Board of Health through June 30, 2027.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Morgan to approve the Assessor’s Office GIS Application for the Oklahoma 911 Management Authority FY2026 Grant in the amount of $5,000.00. First Deputy Assessor, Mackenzie Payne, informed the Board that the County has all been mapped, but the information is not in the correct format to be uploaded into the new State system. This grant will cover the cost of reformatting the information. This process is required for continued funding of 911 money. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to adopt Resolution #2025-100 to Reimburse the General Fund and direct the Stephens County Treasurer to deposit check #491231 from American Fidelity in the amount of $14.20 into the Matching Benefits General Fund account described as 0001-1-2000-1200 (R-7) for the purpose of reimbursing an overpayment on cancer premiums. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Churchman, seconded by Morgan to adopt Declaration of Surplus Resolution #2025-101 for a Lateral File, ID# H-105-67, on behalf of the Stephens County Assessor. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Morgan to adopt Resolution for Disposing of Equipment #2025-102 for a Lateral File, ID# H-105-67, declared surplus on behalf of the Stephens County Assessor. The item is to be junked. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman to approve a 2026 REAP Application for Stephens County Rural Water District #3 – Fire Hydrant Improvement Project sponsored by District #3. Commissioner Morgan said the RWD#3 is applying for $75,000.00 for the project. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Churchman to approve Rental Agreement (B969928) #2025-238 for Motorgrader S/N: 0N9B00831 and approve Rental Agreement (B96929) #2025-239 for Motorgrader S/N: 0ND01277 by and between Warren Cat Rental Store and Stephens County on behalf of District #1. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Morgan to approve Cooperative Agreement #2025-240 for the purpose of making conservation works of improvement to diminish erosion and siltation of right-of-way between Wayne McKinney and Stephens County. The County will remove trees and reblade the barditch for approximately five-tenths (.5) mile along the south boundary of Section 21, Township 2 North, Range 8 West in District #1. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to approve a Cooperative Agreement #2025-241 for the purpose of making conservation works of improvement to diminish erosion and siltation of right-of-way between Josh Morgan and Stephens County. The County will remove trees and grade ditch for approximately ¼ mile along the East boundary of Section 30, Township 2 South, Range 6 West in District #3. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Morgan to approve Stephens County Fair & Expo Center Rental Agreement #2025-242 by and between the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center “Fairgrounds” by and through the Stephens County Board of County Commissioners and Diane Petty for a Christmas Party event to be held in the Heritage Room on December 13, 2025. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman to approve Stephens County Fair & Expo Center Rental Agreement #2025-243 by and between the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center “Fairgrounds” by and through the Stephens County Board of County Commissioners and Duncan High School for the Duncan High School Graduation event to be held in the Stephens County Arena on May 21, 2025. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Commissioner Morgan wanted to report to the Board updates regarding the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center. Morgan thought it would be a good idea to decide on a date for the County’s annual Christmas Dinner, since dates in December were filling up. The Board thought December 8, 2025 would be a good date to schedule. Morgan reminded fellow members that September 23rd and September 24th were the dates that each district will be helping haul sand for the Fairgrounds. The morning of September 24th is the open enrollment date scheduled for the Fairgrounds and all three Highway Districts. Morgan said that the work being done on the Fairgrounds Project includes painting in the conference center and pouring concrete for the entry steps.
Series 2023-2024 Fair Main-ST M&O 5245 HURLEY CREATIVE TILE 29950.00; 5248 CLARK OVERHEAD DOOR 47690.40; Series 2024-2025 ARPA 2021 M&O 5888 K HODGES CONCRETE 150000.00; Fair Main-ST M&O 2587 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 204.21; 3648 FARMERS PLUMBING LLC 8960.00; 5882 FARMERS PLUMBING LLC 18460.00; General CAPITAL OUTLAY 5808 TM CONSULTING, INC 3233.70; EMERGENCY REPAIR 3994 TEX-OMA BUILDERS SUPPLY 1843.00; TRAVEL 4222 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES TULSA DOWNTOWN 393.00; Jail-ST M&O 441 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 304.31;
SH Commissary M&O 502 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 125.42; SH Svc Fee CAPITAL OUTLAY 4658 CARTER CHEVROLET AGENCY INC 55242.00; M&O 335 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 500.00; 337 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 25.28; 494 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 108.52; Series 2025-2026 ARPA 2021 M&O 1267 SMITH-DRESSLER ELECTRICAL SERVICES 40000.00;
CBRI M&O 1079 ERGON ASPHALT & EMULSIONS INC 98326.72; Donations M&O 516 ACE HARDWARE 483.29; 519 JOHNSON CONTROLS INC 3000.00; 1225 KANSKE FIRE SYSTEMS 24440.65; Emergency Mgmt M&O 1623 AT&T MOBILITY LLC 80.08; Fair Board M&O 1073 MCREYNOLDS, BRENT 350.00; Fair Main-ST M&O 458 COMANCHE SEED 290.00; 469 DUNCAN LOCK & KEY LLC 70.00; 473 GREAT PLAINS LLC 105.44; 474 HARRY BROWN SALES CORP 29.69; 475 HEAVY TRUCK & TRAILER PARTS 1.16; 476 J & E SUPPLY & FASTENER CO INC 7.78; 478 JAMES SUPPLIES LLC 80.86; 733 ACE HARDWARE 692.89; 741 DUNCAN BUILDERS SUPPLY 5.89; 742 DUNCAN JANITORIAL 977.93; 753 MARTIN AUTO SUPPLY 172.45; 754 McCOYS BUILDING SUPPLY 191.68; 760 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 264.15; 1226 HUTCHCO CONSTRUCTION 15543.00; 1274 DUNCAN BANNER 102.93; 1440 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 3756.15; General AUDIT EXPENSE 1615 STATE AUDITOR AND INSPECTOR 15555.85; 1616 STATE AUDITOR AND INSPECTOR 11059.75; EMERGENCY REPAIR 247 HOPE EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION INC 4985.00; 249 HUTCHCO CONSTRUCTION 15000.00; 1270 CONTRACT FIXTURES & CABINETS 45472.70; 1559 KELLPRO INC 1938.00; M&O 187 PITNEY BOWES 270.00; 221 CINTAS 214.09; 689 WILDFLOWER AT HEART 100.00; 690 RIB CRIB 1587.29; 796 UNIFIRST CORPORATION 123.77; 798 BANCFIRST 600.00; 1173 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 151.84; 1200 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 499.17; 1213 DUNCAN BANNER 68.10; 1359 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 128.85; 1377 WADES WINDOW TINTING 100.00; 1393 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 66.64; 1557 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 55.58; 1561 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 515.69; 1609 AT&T 316.13; 1612 FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE 618.68; 1613 AT&T 196.34; 1635 SPARKLIGHT 191.24; TRAVEL 1610 YOUNG, TESLA R. 184.18; 1611 HAMPTON INN AND SUITES 110.00; Health M&O 588 URGENT MED 75.00; 1567 POLLOCK EZY STORAGE LLC 65.00; 1595 POLLOCK EZY STORAGE LLC 36.00; 1632 AT&T MOBILITY LLC 40.04; 1633 AT&T 710.27; TRAVEL 1120 COOPER, ROBIN 76.02; Highway M&O 5 DISCOUNT AUTO SUPPLY 2966.24; 77 JAMES SUPPLIES LLC 49.38; 669 URGENT MED 200.00; 673 URGENT MED 165.00; 674 URGENT MED 165.00; 1315 G W VAN KEPPEL 673.32; 1370 WARREN CAT EQUIPMENT CO 5768.94; 1371 WARREN CAT EQUIPMENT CO 5768.94; 1502 GLENN OIL COMPANY 6892.55; 1513 POLAR AIR 210.00; 1552 GLENN OIL COMPANY 7045.98; 1626 WILDHORSE WASTE SERVICES 390.00; 1634 SPARKLIGHT 167.37; 1639 CITY OF MARLOW 130.76; 1659 COMANCHE PUBLIC WORKS AUTH 626.45; Jail-ST CAPITAL OUTLAY 826 CRAIG COMPUTERS 1612.66; M&O 880 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 97.70; 977 SHRED AWAY SHREDDING INC 25.00; 1324 SYDAPTIC 1860.00; 1505 SECRETARY OF STATE 10.00; 1507 STATE FARM, PEGGY DAVENPORT 50.00; ML Fee TRAVEL 718 OSU-CTP 130.00; Rural Fire-ST M&O 1320 DUNCAN BANNER 43.65; 1487 LAWTON COMMUNICATIONS LLC 6372.00; 1488 TOTAL FLUID SOLUTIONS 520.00; 1649 COTTON ELEC COOPERATIVE INC 190.00; 1650 PIONEER TELEPHONE COOP INC 193.35; SH Commissary M&O 876 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 125.42; SH Svc Fee CAPITAL OUTLAY 637 CRAIG COMPUTERS 1612.67; 638 CRAIG COMPUTERS 1612.67; M&O 344 SHRED AWAY SHREDDING INC 25.00; 445 SPRINGHOUSE WATER 56.49; 869 SHRED AWAY audSHREDDING INC 25.00; 873 SPRINGHOUSE WATER 47.99; 877 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 66.15; 878 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 134.74; 1161 URGENT MED 200.00; 1400 STICKERSHOP.COM, INC 497.00; 1401 FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE 274.84; 1501 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 245.79; 1624 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION 51.00; 1652 DUNCAN PUBLIC UTILITIES AUTHORITY 63.95; 1653 DUNCAN PUBLIC UTILITIES AUTHORITY 69.80;
All items approved on this date are filed in the County Clerk’s Office.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to adjourn the meeting. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
BOARD OF STEPHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/s/ Todd Churchman
Todd Churchman, Chairman
/s/ Kreg Murphree
Kreg Murphree, Vice-Chairman
Attest:/s/ Jenny Moore_________
Jenny Moore, County Clerk
/s/ Russell Morgan
Russell Morgan, Member
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on July 31, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
JIMMIE R. TURLEY, Deceased
CASE NO. PB-2025-29
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO PRESENT CLAIMS
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
COUNTY OF STEPHENS
TO THE CREDITORS OF: JIMMIE R. TURLEY
All Creditors having claims against Jimmie R. Turley, deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative, at the law offices of Hammond & Archer, PLLC, 1102 West Maple, Duncan, Oklahoma 73533, on or before the following presentment date: Sept. 26, 2025, or the same will be forever barred.
(s) David W. Hammond
David W. Hammond, OBA #12320
Attorney for Personal Representative
Dated the 23rd day of July, 2025
David W. Hammond, OBA #12320
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, OK
Telephone: 580-252-9033
Facsimilie: 580-252-6251
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on July 31, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR STEPHENS COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NATHAN E. JETT, Deceased
CASE NO. PB-2024-26
COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS-AT-LAW, AND DISCHARGE PURSUANT TO ORDER FOR SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION
All persons having claims against Nathan E. Jett, Deceased, are required to present the same with the necessary vouchers to Scott Jett, Personal Representative to the office of his attorney, David W. Hammond of Hammond & Archer, PLLC, 1102 W. Maple Ave., Duncan, Oklahoma 73533.
All creditors having claims against Nathan E. Jett, Deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, hold by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative at the above address on or before the following presentment date: 3rd day of Sept. 2025, or the same will be forever barred.
All persons interested in the Estate of Nathan E. Jett, Deceased, are hereby directed to appear in the courtroom of the District Court of Stephens County, State of Oklahoma, on the 9th day of Sept. 2025, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., to show cause, if any they have, why a final accounting should not be approved and final orders made determining heirship, decreeing distribution, discharging the Personal Representative and closing said estate. The Final Accounting and Petition for Distribution will be filed in this matter on or before the 4th day of Sept. 2025.
DATED this 23rd day of July 2025.
By: (s) David Hammond
David Hammond
Hammond & Archer, PLLC
(s)
Deputy Court Clerk
David W. Hammond, OBA#12320
1102 W. Maple Ave.
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533
(580) 252-9033 - Telephone
(580) 252-6251 - Fax
ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
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(Published in The Comanche Times for the second time on July 31, 2025)
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
The City of Comanche will accept qualifications for engineering services pertaining to meeting state and federal requirements for water and wastewater quality. Requests will be accepted until 10:00 o’clock A.M. on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Proposals shall be accompanied by a signed and notarized Non-Collusion Affidavit and Business Relationship Affidavit, either by mail or email with the notation
“PROPOSAL – WATER/WASTEWATER QUALITY ENGINEERING”
affixed in the lower left hand corner of the envelope or in the subject line. Requests shall be submitted to:
City Clerk
City of Comanche
500 N. Rodeo Dr.
Comanche, OK 73529
cityclerk@pldi.net
Further information may be obtained from City Clerk at the above address, by telephone at 580-439-8832 or by email at cityclerk@pldi.net.
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(Published for the second time in The Comanche Times on July 24, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR
STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE SANDRA JEAN SMITH, Deceased
CASE NO. PB-2023-129
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND FINAL DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Notice is hereby given that Mason S. Smith, Personal Representative of the Estate of Sandra Jean Smith, deceased, having filed in this Court his Final Account, Petition for Order Allowing Final Accounting, Determination of Heirship, Distribution of Estate and Final Discharge of Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been set by the Court on the 5th day of August, 2025, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Courtroom of the District Court in the County Courthouse at Duncan, Stephens County, State of Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs, devisees and legatees of Sandra Jean Smith, deceased, determined, said estate distributed, and the Personal Representative discharged.
Dated this 11 day of July, 2025
(s) Lawrence M. Wheeler
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
MELODY HARPER, COURT CLERK
By: (s) Deputy
David W. Hammond, OBA#12320
Hammond & Archer, P.L.L.C.
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, OK 73533
Telephone - (580) 252-9033
Facsimile - (580) 252-6251
Attorney for Personal Representative
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on July 31, 2025)
City of Comanche, Oklahoma
Comanche Public Works Authority
Request for Sealed Bids
The City of Comanche/Comanche Public Works Authority will be accepting sealed bids for the purpose of replacing a main sewer line crossing the creek near Hill Avenue between S. 5th and S. 6th Streets.
Bids will be accepted until 10:00 o’clock A.M. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the City of Comanche City Hall, 500 N. Rodeo Dr., Comanche, OK. 73529 where all the bids received will be opened and read aloud. The bid opening is open to the public and all bidders. Bids will be awarded at the next regular City of Comanche Council Meeting. Bids shall be prepared on BIDDER SUBMITTAL SHEETS available from the City Clerk, accompanied by signed and notarized Non-Collusion and Business Relationship Affidavits, sealed in an envelope, addressed to the City Clerk with the notation:
“SEALED BID – SEWER MAIN ”
affixed in the lower left hand corner of the envelope. Bids shall be submitted to:
City Clerk
City of Comanche
500 N. Rodeo Dr.
Comanche, OK 73529
Any questions should be directed to Wayne McCasland, City Manager. Specifications and submittal sheets may be obtained from City Clerk at the above address or requested by telephone at 580-439-8832 or email: cityclerk@pldi.net.
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(Published in The Comanche Times on July 31, 2025)
THE BOARD OF STEPHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS met in regular session July 21, 2025, with Todd Churchman, Chairman, present; Kreg Murphree, Vice-Chairman, present; Russell Morgan, Member, present; and Jenny Moore, County Clerk, present.
Others present: List in County Clerk’s Office.
Agenda filed 7-17-25 @ 2:35 P.M. at the front entrance of the Courthouse and the Commissioners’ meeting room.
Chairman Churchman called the meeting to order.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Morgan to approve minutes of the previous meeting. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Churchman, seconded by Morgan to approve the payment of purchase orders, including an overage on blanket purchase order #5558 in the amount of $3,148.03 from the Highway Fund, and issuance of blanket purchase orders. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to approve an Application for Permit – Commercial Right of Way Activity & Roadway Borings from WW Builders, Inc., to erect, construct, and maintain a waterline along, upon, or across said county highway or road(s) for the purpo9se of transporting, selling, and using water in Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 9 West in District #1. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
The Board heard from Construction Manager, Butch Lawson, regarding the ARPA grant and/or ARPA projects for Stephens County. Lawson gave a report regarding the Fairgrounds Upgrade first. The concrete vendor is still working. The arena is being cleaned out so that the lights can be hung before the Fair. Lawson will check to see if a fiber line is scheduled for boring. Electricians are working inside the new conference center area. Regarding the courtroom, Lawson reported that the painters are actively working. Dropped ceiling tiles have been installed. Lawson said that some materials may not be delivered before the beginning of the August jury docket. If materials are delayed, work will pause during the August jury term and then begin again until the beginning of the October jury term.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to enter into Executive Session related to the following: Sarah Hicks, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Mickey Anderson, Deceased v. Rick Lang, in his official capacity as Stephens County Sheriff, Board of County Commissioners for Stephens County, Oklahoma; Joshua Hawkins and Turn Key Health Clinics, LLC, an Oklahoma limited liability corporation, Case No. CIV-25-281-D, United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, upon the advice of legal counsel, for the purpose of confidential communications between the Board and its attorney concerning the lawsuit previously referenced. Public disclosure of these confidential communications would seriously impair the ability of the Board and its attorney to properly process and defend this litigation. As such, the communications in the Executive Session are confidential. AUTHORITY: Title 25 Okla. Statute, § 307 (B)(4). Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman, to return to Regular Session. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
No action was taken by the Board related to the Executive Session identified immediately above.
Motion by Churchman, seconded by Murphree to enter into Executive Session related to the following: Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc., in the Matter of the Application and Petition to Vacate and Foreclose the Right to Reopen the Public Way and Portion of the Platted Duncan Regional Loop Road between Jackie Road and Whisenant Drive, in the City of Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma, v. Board of County Commissioners of Stephens County, Case No. CV-2025-140, District Court Stephens County, upon the advice of legal counsel, for the purpose of confidential communications between the Board and its attorney concerning the lawsuit previously referenced. Public disclosure of these confidential communications would seriously impair the ability of the Board and its attorney to properly process and defend this litigation. As such, the communications in the Executive Session are confidential. AUTHORITY: Title 25 Okla. Statute, § 307 (B)(4). Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to return to Regular Session. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
No action was taken by the Board related to the Executive Session identified immediately above.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Churchman to approve an Engagement Letter between Stephens County (the County) and the Office of the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector for the audits of the Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 and will include an audit of the Coronavirus State and local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF). Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Churchman to approve a Transfer of Appropriations within the Free Fair Building Fund and the Rural Fire-ST Fund. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye. 1215-4-4700-2005, M&O, $2,500.00 to 1215-4-4700-2015, Premiums & Awards, $2,500.00; 1321-2-8210-2005, M&O, $160,000.00 to 1321-2-8210-4110, Capital Outlay, $160,000.00; 1321-2-8220-4110, Capital Outlay, $5,000.00 to 1321-2-8220-2005, M&O, $5,000.00.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to approve a Fiscal Recovery Expenditure Documentation Form granting approval for the ARPA Courthouse Annex Upgrade Project in the amount of $241,170.58.
The Board acknowledged the Appointment of Brandon Simpson and Laveda Simpson as Receiving Officers for the Velma Fire Department.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Churchman to approve Agreement #2025-210 between the City of Comanche and the Board of County Commissioners of Stephens County for the detention of persons in the Stephens County Jail who have been arrested for violations of municipal or state criminal law by the Comanche Police Department for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, to be renewed each fiscal year unless terminated by either party upon the presentation of a sixty (60) day written notice. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Churchman, seconded by Murphree to approve Contract/Agreement #2025-211 by and between the Board of County Commissioners of Stephens County on behalf of the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Comanche Public Schools (CPS) for the purpose of furnishing by SCSO of law enforcement and School Resource Officer functions (Services) to CPS for a term beginning August 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to approve Stephens County Fair & Expo Center Rental Agreement #2025-212 by and between the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center “Fairgrounds” by and through the Stephens County Board of County Commissioners and Ana Garcia for a Gender Reveal event to be held in the Winchester Room on July 26, 2026. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Murphree, seconded by Morgan to approve Stephens County Fair & Expo Center Rental Agreement #2025-213 by and between the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center “Fairgrounds” by and through the Stephens County Board of County Commissioners and Craig Stodart for a Cowboy Mounted Shooting event to be held in the Stephens County Arena on August 9-10, 2025. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Motion by Churchman, seconded by Morgan to approve Stephens County Fair & Expo Center Rental Agreement #2025-214 by and between the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center “Fairgrounds” by and through the Stephens County Board of County Commissioners and LaFreda Roundtree for a Baby Shower event to be held in the Harvest Room on August 30, 2025. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
Commissioner Morgan wanted to report to the Board updates regarding the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center. Morgan said that there was a horsemanship event held last Tuesday through Saturday. The Fairgrounds’ staff was trying to get the event cleaned up so that the electricians and the fire suppression vendor could complete their tasks in preparation for the Fair.
Series 2024-2025 General M&O 4400 MARLOW REVIEW 1083.80; 5704 ACTION TARGET 545.51; 5752 COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS 33586.00; 5877 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 1955.07; TRAVEL 5373 PIKEPASS CUSTOMER SERV CENTER 10.74; Highway M&O 4689 P & K EQUIPMENT 58.57; 4998 GREAT PLAINS KUBOTA 1410.33; 5137 HEAVY TRUCK & TRAILER PARTS 143.54; 5146 COMDATA CORP 49.26; 5269 C L BOYD COMPANY 809.43; 5437 DISCOUNT AUTO SUPPLY 1852.53; 5440 P & K EQUIPMENT 849.50; 5538 ACE HARDWARE 195.30; 5539 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY 209.20; 5541 CTC CONSUMER TEXTILE CORP 219.66; 5543 ERGON ASPHALT & EMULSIONS INC 475.32; 5544 MARTIN AUTO SUPPLY 507.09; 5545 JAMES SUPPLIES LLC 57.17; 5548 MOSLEY, KEN 60.00; 5549 SPRINGHOUSE WATER 12.49; 5558 H G JENKINS CONSTRUCTION CO 53148.03; 5758 MONTGOMERY TIRE SERVICE 184.00; TRAVEL 2660 EMBASSY SUITES NORMAN 220.00; 2737 EMBASSY SUITES 220.00; Jail-ST M&O 5814 CENTURY MARTIAL ARTS 417.15; Rural Fire-ST M&O 4940 CASCO INDUSTRIES INC 4353.00; SH Svc Fee M&O 900 T-mOBILE 50.00; 5753 COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS 4798.00; 5815 CENTURY MARTIAL ARTS 417.12; 5914 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 11.39; Series 2025-2026 Donations M&O 518 KONE INC 1030.32; WORKERS COMP 914 ACCO SIF 30486.55; Fair Board M&O 509 CROWN AWARDS 721.94; 510 CRYSTAL CROWN 706.50; Fair Main-ST M&O 455 CINTAS 80.42; 468 DUNCAN JANITORIAL 993.25; 488 PITNEY BOWES 225.54; 628 BLACK WIDOW ARENA DRAG 246.00; 719 LOCKE SUPPLY COMPANY 214.56; WORKERS COMP 916 ACCO SIF 7622.00; General M&O 195 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 270.06; 222 WAGNER SUPPLY 996.73; 224 SPRINGHOUSE WATER 31.99; 244 KONE INC 1030.32; 289 AF3 TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS 800.00; 291 AF3 TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS 3960.00; 688 TWO TIN 528.52; 705 MASTER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT 835.22; 762 COMANCHE CO REG. JUVENILE DET. CTR. 760.00; 833 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 114.22; 926 SUMMIT UTILITIES OKLAHOMA 452.20; 927 SUMMIT UTILITIES OKLAHOMA 104.18; 935 ACCO SIG 3352.04; 939 AT&T 492.40; WORKERS COMP 913 ACCO SIF 47862.55; Highway CAPITAL OUTLAY 630 CARTER CHEVROLET AGENCY INC 50038.00; M&O 15 KELLPRO INC 5214.00; 54 ACCO 1500.00; 626 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 185.66; 671 A & J DRUG TESTING PROFESSIONALS 80.00; 672 A & J DRUG TESTING PROFESSIONALS 80.00; 693 GLENN OIL COMPANY 5538.12; 699 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 35.98; 709 SUMMIT UTILITIES OKLAHOMA 47.22; WORKERS COMP 917 ACCO SIF 54873.33; 918 ACCO SIF 54873.33; 919 ACCO SIF 54873.34; Jail-ST M&O 523 SPRINGHOUSE WATER 47.99; 555 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 97.70; 933 ACCO SIG 80690.75; 944 SUMMIT UTILITIES 1026.74; RM&P M&O 711 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 31.95; Rural Fire-ST M&O 829 VERIZON WIRELESS 160.04; 830 WASTE CONNECTIONS INC 98.44; 831 PIONEER TELEPHONE COOP INC 93.49; 832 COTTON ELEC COOPERATIVE INC 136.00; SH Commissary M&O 579 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 66.16; SH Svc Fee M&O 329 LL CRAMTON INC 200.00; 348 THOMSON REUTERS WEST PUBLISHING CORP. 316.69; 376 SPRINGHOUSE WATER 39.49; 394 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 134.74; 443 SPRINGHOUSE WATER 30.99; 451 STANDLEY SYSTEMS 66.15; 667 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 159.00; 721 AT&T 80.08; 722 AT&T 40.04; 723 AT&T 1290.56; 725 AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES 6.94; 934 ACCO SIG 27691.71; 945 AT&T 492.39; WORKERS COMP 915 ACCO SIF 3891.90;
All items approved on this date are filed in the County Clerk’s Office.
Motion by Morgan, seconded by Murphree to adjourn the meeting. Voting: Churchman, aye; Murphree, aye; Morgan, aye.
BOARD OF STEPHENS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/s/ Todd Churchman
Todd Churchman, Chairman
/s/ Kreg Murphree
Kreg Murphree, Vice-Chairman
Attest:/s/ Jenny Moore_________
Jenny Moore, County Clerk
/s/ Russell Morgan
Russell Morgan, Member
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on July 24, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR
STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE SANDRA JEAN SMITH, Deceased
CASE NO. PB-2023-129
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT,
PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND FINAL DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Notice is hereby given that Mason S. Smith, Personal Representative of the Estate of Sandra Jean Smith, deceased, having filed in this Court his Final Account, Petition for Order Allowing Final Accounting, Determination of Heirship, Distribution of Estate and Final Discharge of Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been set by the Court on the 5th day of August, 2025, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Courtroom of the District Court in the County Courthous at Duncan, Stephens County, State of Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs, devisees and legatees of Sandra Jean Smith, deceased, determined, said estate distributed, and the Personal Representative discharged.
Dated this 11 day of July, 2025
(s) Lawrence M. Wheeler
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
MELODY HARPER, COURT CLERK
By: (s) Deputy
David W. Hammond, OBA#12320
Hammond & Archer, P.L.L.C.
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, OK 73533
Telephone - (580) 252-9033
Facsimile - (580) 252-6251
Attorney for Personal Representative
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(Published in the Comanche Times on July 3, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROGELIO VARGAS SOLIS, Defendant
Case No.: PB-2025-84
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS
Notice is hereby given to all heirs, legatees and devisees of ROGELIO VARGAS SOLIS, deceased (hereinafter called “Decedent”), that on the 25th day of June, 2025. Maria Barrientos (hereinafter called “Petitoner”), filed in the District Court of Stephens County, Oklahoma a Petition praying that Letters of Administration be issued to Petitioner, that the identity of all heirs, devisees and legatees of the Decedent be determined.
Pursuant to an Order of the Court, notice is bereby given that the 22nd day of July, 2025, at 10 o’clock a.m., has been appointed as the time for hearing the Petition at the Stephens County Courthouse at Duncan, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have set my hand this 25th day of June, 2025.
By: Lawrence M. Wheeler
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
MELODY HARPER - COURT CLERK
By: (s)
Deputy
HAMMOND & ARCHER
David W. Hammond, OBA #12320
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533
(580) 252-9033 (Telephone)
(580) 252-6251 (Facsimile)
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
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(Published for the second time in The Comanche Times on June 26, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF:
A.C., DOB: 02/XX/2016, a minor child
Case No. PG-2024-13
SECOND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
State of Oklahoma To: BRIANNA N. BROWN
TAKE NOTICE that the court has determined that this case is at issue, that a Hearing on the Petition for Appointment of Guardian is Required. A Hearing is to be held in this case on the 22nd day of July, 2025, at 10 o’clock a.m., before Judge Lawrence Wheeler Associate District Judge.
You are notified that you must appear at said conference for the failure of a party to appear, be prepared or participate in good faith will result in the striking of the pleading; preclusion order; staying the proceeding; default judgement; assessment of expenses and fees; or such other order as the Court may deed just and appropriate.
Given under my hand and seal this 20th day of June, 2025
MELODY HARPER COURT CLERK
STEPHENS COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
By: (s) Deputy
David W. Hammond, OBA #12320
Hammond & Archer PLLC
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, OK 73533
580-252-9033 - Telephone
580-252-6251 - Facsimile
Attorney for Petitioner
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(Published in The Comanche Times on July 3, 2025)
All persons having an indebtedness or claim against the CITY OF COMANCHE/COMANCHE PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY are hereby notified that all invoices and documentation pertaining to said purchase order or contract must be recorded in the office of City Clerk on or before September 30, 2025, covering all debts now unpaid and incurred during the period beginning on July 1, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2025, or said account shall be void and forever barred.
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(Published for the second time in the Comanche Times on July 3, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE CURTIS DYER, Deceased
CASE NO. PB-2021-32
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT, PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL ACCOUNTING, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND FINAL DISCHARGE OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Notice is hereby given that Floyd Jackson Dyer, the duly appointed, qualified and acting Personal Represeatative of the Estate of Curtis Dyer, deceased, having filed in this Court his Final Account, Petition for Order Allowing Final Accounting, Determination of Heirship, Distribution of Estate and Final Discharge of Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been set by the Court on the 15th day of July, 2025, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Courtroom of the District Court in the County Courthouse at Duncan, Stephens County, State of Oklahoma and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs, devisees and legatees of Curtis Dyer, deceased, determined, said estate distributed, and the Personal Representative discharged.
Dated this 20th day of June, 2025
(s) Lawrence M. Wheeler
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
David W. Hammond, OBA #12320
Hammond & Archer, P.L.L.C.
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, OK 73533
Telephone - (580) 252-9033
Facsimile - (580) 252-9033
Attorney for Personal Representative
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on July 3, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR STEPHENS COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF YVETTE LOU SKEEN, Deceased
Case No. PB-2022-33
ALIAS COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING
TO: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF YVETTE LOU SKEEN, DECEASED
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that on the 9th day of March 2022, the Petitioner, Michael Skeen, 280575 East 1780 Road, Comanche, OK 73529, filed in the District Court of Stephens County, Oklahoma, a Petition for Letters of Administration, Appointment of Personal Representative and Determination of Heirs. The Petitioner has alleged that Yvette Lou Skeen, died on the12th day of July 2021, and was domiciled in Stephens County, Oklahoma, and owned undivided interests and real property in Stephens County, in the State of Oklahoma. The total value of the decedent’s property is less than $150,000.
In an Order for Issuance of Letters of Administration, Appointment of Personal Representative and Determination ofHeirship was filed on the 5th day of April, 2022 and that Letters of Testamentary were issued to Petitioner after filing the oath of office. It was further ordered by the Court that the heirs, devisees and legatees of the Decedent for the purpose of executing waivers or consents were determined as follows:
NAME: Michael Skeen, RELATIONSHIP: Son-Adult; RESIDENCE: 28075 East 1780 Rd. Comanche, OK 73529
On the 31st day of May, 2024, the Court entered an Order Allowing Summary Administration on this matter pursuant to 58 O.S.§245.
All creditors having claims against YVETTE LOU SKEEN, deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the Petitioner, in care of HAMMOND& ARCHER, P.L.L.C., 1102 West Maple, Duncan, Oklahoma, 73533, on or before the 7th day of August, 2025, or the same will be forever barred.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held on the 12th day of August, 2025, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the Stephens County Courthouse, Duncan, Oklahoma, before the Honorable Judge of said Court. At the hearing, the Court will decide whether to approve the Final Account, Petition for Order Allowing Final Accounting, Determination ofHeirship, Distribution of Estate, and Final Discharge of Personal Representative.
. The Final Account and Petition for Determination of Heirs, Legatees, Devisees and Distribution will be filed on the 7th day of August, 2025.
The names, ages and residences of the administrators, executors, non-petitioning conominees, heirs, devisees and legatees and persons interested in said estate of said decedent, YVETTE LOU SKEEN, so far as is known to your Petitioner, are as follows:
NAME: Michael Skeen, RELATIONSHIP: Son-Adult; RESIDENCE: 28075 East 1780 Rd. Comanche, OK 73529
The Decedent left no spouse, no other issue or adopted children and none other.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT YOU MUST FILE OBJECTIONS TO THE PETITIONFORPROBATE OF WILL AND THE FINAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES AND DISTRIBUTION BEFORE THE HEARING AND SEND A COPY TO THE PETITIONER’S ATTORNEY, DAVID W. HAMMOND OF HAMMOND & ARCHER, P.L.L.C., 1102 WEST MAPLE, DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA, 73533, OR YOU WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED ANY OBJECTIONS. IF YOU HA VE NO OBJECTIONS, YOU NEED NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING OR MAKE ANY FILINGS WITH THE COURT.
If any objection is filed before the hearing, the Court will determine at the hearing whether the whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed, and to whom the estate will be distributed.
(s) David W. Hammond
David W. Hammond
Attorney for Personal Representative
David W. Hammond
HAMMOND, ARCHER & KEE, P.L.L.C.
1102 West Maple
Duncan, OK 73533
(580) 252-9033
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
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(Published for the first time on June 4, 2025)
In accordance with Title 37, Section 522 and Title, 37A, Section 2-141 Shop N Bag LLC DBA Napoli’s 18, an LLC hereby publishes notice of thier intention to apply within sixty days from the date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a retail beer license under authority of an in compliance with the said Act: That they intend, if granted such a license to perate as a retail beer establishment with business premises located at 3 S. Highway 81 in Duncan,, Stephens County, Oklahoma under the the business name of Napoli’s . Dated this 4th day of June, 2025.
Signature of applicant: if partnership, all partners must sing. If corporation, an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liablility company, a manager must sign. If tribe, a tribal member must sign.
(s) Valon Musa
County of Stepehns, State of Oklahoma
Before me the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Valon Musa to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing applicaton and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.
(s) Kelsey Hare, Notary Public
My commission expires: March 30, 2029
(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on May 8, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
TERRY SMITH AND TERESA RODGERS SMITH, Deceased
Case No. PB-2025-36
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
TO THE CREDITORS OF TERRY SMITH
All creditors having claims against TERRY SMITH and TERESA RODGERS SMITH, Deceased, are required to present the same with a descripiton of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative c/o David W. Hammond, HAMMOND & ARCHER, PLLC, 1102 W. Maple, Duncan, Oklahoma 73533, on or before the following presentment date: July 11, 2025 or the same will be forever barred.
DATED this 6 day of May, 2025.
(s) David W. Hammond
David W. Hammond for Ray K. Smith
Personal Representative
HAMMOND & ARCHER, PLLC
By: (s) David W. Hammond
David W. Hammond, OBA #12320
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533
(580) 252-9033 (Telephone)
(580) 252-6251 (Facsimile)
ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on May 8, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF: JUSTIN E. BROWN, Petitioner
vs.
BRIANNA N. BROWN, Respondent
Case No. FD-2024-80
SECOND NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
TAKE NOTICE that the court has determined that this case is at issue, that a Pretrial/Resolution Conference is Required. A Pre-Trial/ Resolution Conference is to be held in this case on the 3rd day of June, 2025, at 2:30 o’clock p.m., before Judge Lawrence Wheeler Associate District Judge.
You are notified that you must appear at said conference for the failure of a party to appear, be prepared or participate in good faith will result in the striking of the pleading; preclusion order; staying the proceeding; default judgement; assessment of expenses and fees; or such other order as the Court may deed just and appropriate.
Given under my hand and seal this 1 day of May 2025.
MELODY HARPER, COURT CLERK
STEPHENS COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
(s)
Deputy
David W. Hammond, OBA #12320
Hammond & Archer PLLC
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, OK 73533
580-252-9033 - Telephone
580-252-6251 - Facsimile Attorney for Petitioner
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on May 8, 2025)
In accordance with Title 37, Section 5222 and Title 37A, Section 2-141, Shop N Bag, DBA Napoli’s No. 15, 280028 E. 1770 Rd., Duncan, OK, an LLC hereby publishes notice of his intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Retail Beer License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That he intends, if granted such a license to operate as a Retail Beer Establishment with business premises located at 280028 E. 1770 Rd., Duncan, Stephens County, Oklahoma, under the business name of Shop N Bag.
Dated this 5th day of May, 2025.
Signature of applicant(s): if partnership, all partners must sign. If corporation, an officer of the corporation must sign. If limited liability company, a manager must sign. If tribe, a tribal member must sign.
(s) Hanah Coker
County of Stephens, State of Oklahoma
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared:
Hanah Coker, to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that she executed the same as her free act and deed.
(s) Kelsey Hare,
Notary Public
My commission expires: March 30, 2029
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on April 24, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
RICKY LYNN ADAMS, Deceased
Case No. PB-2024-131
NOTICE FOR THE HEARING OF FINAL ACCOUNT, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS-AT-LAW, AND FOR DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
COUNTY OF STEPHENS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Bryan Adams and Shalynn Adams, Personal Representatives of the Estate of Ricky Lynn Adams, deceased (hereinafter called “Personal Representatives”), having filed in this Court a Final Account of the administration of the estate, a Petition for Distribution of the estate and for final discharge of Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been fixed for the 13 day of May, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., before this Court at the Stephens County Courthouse in Duncan, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in the estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have why the account should not be settled and allowed, and the estate distributed and the Personal Representative discharged.
Dated this 15 day of April, 2025.
(s) Lawrence M. Wheeler
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
Melody Harper, Court Clerk
By: (s) (Deputy Clerk)
Deputy Court Clerk
HAMMOND & ARCHER, PLLC
By: (s) David Hammond
David W. Hammond, OBA #12320
1102 West Maple
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533
580-252-9033 Telephone
580-252-6251 Facsimile
ATTORNEYS FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES
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(Published in The Comanche Times on March 20, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR
STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
JIMMIE R. TURLEY, Deceased
CASE NO. PB-2025-29
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION TO ADMIT WILL TO PROBATE, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES AND ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the Estate of JIMMIE R. TURLEY, deceased, that on the 7th day of March 2025, there was produced and filed in the District Court of Stephens County, State of Oklahoma, an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of JIMMIE R. TURLEY, deceased, dated the 16 day of November 2020, and there was also filed in the Court the Petition of RUSSELL L. TURLEY, JR. and RICHARD L. TURLEY praying that the Will be admitted to probate, Letters Testamentary issued to them as Personal Representatives of the Estate, to serve without bond and for a judicial determination of the heirs, devisees and legatees of the Decedent.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court made on this 7th day of March, 2025, notice is hereby given that the 15th day of April 2025, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., is the day and time that the Petition will be heard in the Distrct Courtroom at the Stephens County Courthouse, 101 S. 11th, Duncan, Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
WITNESS, the undersigned Judge of the District Court of Stephens County, State of Oklahoma, this 7th day of March, 2025.
LAWRENCE M. WHEELER
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
MELODY HARPER - COURT CLERK
By: (s)
Deputy
David W. Hammond - OBA #12320
Hammond & Archer, P.L.L.C.
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533
Telephone: (580) 252-2120
Facsimile: (580) 252-8647
Attorney for Personal Representatives
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(Published for the third time in The Comanche Times on March 6, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEPHENS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF
CLIFFORD DALE LEE, Petitioner
vs.
DANA ANN LEE, Respondent
FD-2024-00187
PUBLICATION NOTICE
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT:
You will take notice that you have been sued in the above named Court by the above named Petitioner, for a divorce on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by this Petitioner in said Court on or before the 30 day of March, 2025, said petition will be taken as true and judgment granted to the Petitioner a dissolution of marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for such other relief rendered according to the prayer thereof.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 13 day of February, 2025
By (s) Melody Harper.
Court Clerk
By (s)
Deputy
(s) Clifford Dale Lee
Clifford Dale Lee, Petitioner
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(Published in The Comanche Times on March 6, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
WITHIN AND FOR STEPHENS COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GARY LYNN STINSON, Deceased
CASE NO. PB-2025-23
NOTICE OF HEARING
PETITION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the Estate of Gary Lynn Stinson, that on the 25th day of February 2025, there was filed in the Court the Petition for Letters of Administration, Appointment of Personal Representative and Determination of Heirs of Gary Lynn Stinosn praying that Letters of Administration be issued to Connie Brazil as Personal Representative of the Estate, to serve without bond and for a judicial determination of the heirs of the Decedent.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court made on this 25th day of February, 2025, notice is hereby given that the 25th day of March, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., is the day and time that the Petition will be heard in the District Courtroom at the Stephens County Courthouse, 101 S. 11th, Duncan, Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
WITNESS, the undersigned Judge of the District Court of Stephens County, State of Oklahoma, this 25th day of February, 2025.
Lawrence M. Wheeler
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
David W. Hammond - OBA #12320
Hammond & Archer, P.L.L.C.
1102 W. Maple
Duncan, Oklahoma 73533
Telephone: (580) 252-2120
office@duncanlegal.net
Attorney for Petitioner
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(Published for the first time in The Comanche Times on March 6, 2025.)
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation supplies this notice to adjoining landowners of intent to conduct prescribed burns on up to 3,300 acres on various units on Waurika Wildlife Management area from March 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, when weather conditions are suitable for burning. Contact Chris Robinson (580) 595-0347 for more information or legal description of individual burn units.
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