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July 4 celebration in Clearview was enjoyed by a grand showing and competition between the Jackson, Stripling, and Nero families against the Barrett family. Fireworks continued for a few hours and the winners were determined to be all the above. Next year, there will be a battle. Sympathy is extended to the Tillman family upon the death of Robert of Wichita. Burial will be in Clearview. Please continue your prayers for those on the sick list Joyce Barrett, Sharon Johnson Patton, L. C. Carson, Marjorie Plunkett, Kevin Sinnett, Kurrilue Johnson, Billy Walker, Cornell Lucas, Eugene” Cowboy” Tyler, and Jean Chatman.
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The children of Ted and Marilyn Jackson surprised their parents with dinner and birthday cakes on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Oklahoma City. Ted Jr., Amber, and Gresha organized the party at a local restaurant in Bricktown for the Jackson’s grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sister, and brother-in-law to meet at the restaurant ahead of the arrival of the Jacksons. Upon arrival, of which the Ted and Marilyn had no idea, the group broke out with a birthday greeting to the incredibly surprised couple. Ted, who turned 70 in December was unable to celebrate because of Covid, and Marilyn, who will be 70 on July 20 have now crossed a big hurdle and joined the over 70 group along with her sister and brother-in-law the Nero’s.
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Our good friend Jerry Summy put together a collection of stories written by folks about their growing up days in Horntown. Today we want to share one of these stories . . .
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Layne Alan Maas, 52, of Wetumka, Oklahoma passed away on June 25, 2021. Layne was born on June 11, 1969 to Lanny and Lynn (Kraus) Maas at Hoskins, Nebraska. He was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Winside, Nebraska on the day that Neil Armstrong walked on the moon.
Read moreRichard Chavez “Chino” was born June 6,1938 in Yuma, Arizona to Juan and Rafaela (Amparano) Chavez. He passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at his home in Wetumka at the age of 83.
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Wayne Robinson, 85, of Montgomery, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
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