
Garfield County Daily Legal News
Enid, Oklahoma
December 26, 2025
12/26/25 LPXLP
12/26/25
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
GARFIELD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
Saundra Sue Duckworth,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2022-181-03
ORDER AND
NOTICE OF HEARING
PETITON TO SELL PROPERTY
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO: All persons interested in the Property of Saundra Sue Duckworth
TAKE NOTICE that the Personal Representative has filed a Petition to Sell Property of the Estate of Saundra Sue Duckworth, specifically the following described property situated in the County of Garfield, State of Oklahoma, to-wit:
a. Lots Nine (9) and Ten (10), Block One (1), Northside Tudor Addition to the Town of North Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded plat thereof, commonly known as 96 Abby Road, Enid, OK 73701.
b. Decedent’s personal property.
and said Personal Representative’s Petition will be heard at the Garfield County Courthouse, Oklahoma, on January 6th, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
JASON A. SEIGARS
SPECIAL JUDGE
for SEAN K. HILL
Judge of the District Court
Chad N. Davis, OBA #19789
217 N. Independence St.
Enid, OK 73701
(580)233-2833 Telephone
(580)297-5201 Fax
__________________________________________
12/26/25
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
GARFIELD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
John Fred Decker,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2023-40-03
ORDER AND
NOTICE FOR HEARING
RETURN OF SALE
OF PROPERTY
Now, on this 23rd day of December, 2025, the Personal Representative, has filed herein a Return of Sale of Property showing that under the authority to sale granted to him/her, said Personal Representative has sold, subject to confirmation by this Court, the following described property situated in County of Garfield, State of Oklahoma, to-wit:
1/2 interest in: Lots Eleven (11) through Sixteen (16), Block Twenty-seven (27), Loewen’s Addition to the Town of Douglas, Oklahoma.
The sale is being made to Dariel Edwards, for the gross sum of $6,500.00 in cash, cashier’s, or certified check at the time of closing after confirmation of this sale by the District Court of Garfield County, State of Oklahoma. Said Return of Sale of Property is on file herein, and the Personal Representative has requested a hearing on said Return.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Return of Sale be and hereby is set for hearing on the 6th day of January, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before the undersigned Judge in the District Courtroom of the Garfield County Courthouse, Oklahoma, and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by one (1) publication in a newspaper published in Garfield County, Oklahoma, said publication to be at least ten (10) days before the date of said hearing, and by mailing as required by law.
SEAN K. HILL
Judge of the District Court
Approved:
Chad N. Davis, OBA # 19789
217 N. Independence St.
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 233-2833 Telephone
(580) 297-5201 Facsimile
Attorney for Petitioner
12/26/25
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
GARFIELD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
John Fred Decker,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2023-40-03
ORDER AND
NOTICE FOR HEARING
RETURN OF SALE
OF PROPERTY
Now, on this 23rd day of December, 2025, the Personal Representative, has filed herein a Return of Sale of Property showing that under the authority to sale granted to him/her, said Personal Representative has sold, subject to confirmation by this Court, the following described property situated in County of Garfield, State of Oklahoma, to-wit:
Lots Nineteen (19) through Twenty-four (24), Block Twelve (12), Town of Douglas, Oklahoma.
The sale is being made to Dariel Edwards, for the gross sum of $7,500.00 in cash, cashier’s, or certified check at the time of closing after confirmation of this sale by the District Court of Garfield County, State of Oklahoma. Said Return of Sale of Property is on file herein, and the Personal Representative has requested a hearing on said Return.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Return of Sale be and hereby is set for hearing on the 6th day of January, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. before the undersigned Judge in the District Courtroom of the Garfield County Courthouse, Oklahoma, and that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by one (1) publication in a newspaper published in Garfield County, Oklahoma, said publication to be at least ten (10) days before the date of said hearing, and by mailing as required by law.
SEAN K. HILL
Judge of the District Court
Approved:
Chad N. Davis, OBA # 19789
217 N. Independence St.
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 233-2833 Telephone
(580) 297-5201 Facsimile
Attorney for Petitioner
12/26/25
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
GARFIELD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
Mary Ann Smith,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2025-177-03
NOTICE OF HEARING
PETITION FOR PROBATE,
APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
AND
DETERMINATION OF HEIRS
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Mary Ann Smith, Deceased; Stacy McHendry has filed a Petition requesting that the estate of Mary Ann Smith, Deceased, be probated in intestacy (Without a Will), and asking that Letters of Personal Representative be issue to Stacy McHendry as Personal Representative of the Estate, that a determination of heirs be made, and the filing of an inventory, the appointment of appraisers, and the filing and presentment of a formal annual and final accounting be waived.
Notice is hereby given that the 6th day of January, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., has been appointed the time for hearing said Petition, appointing Personal Representative, and determining the items provided for herein at the District Court, in the Courthouse of Garfield County, Oklahoma, and all persons interested may appear and contest same as provided by law.
DATED this 23rd day of Debember, 2025.
SEAN K. HILL
JUDGE OF
THE DISTRICT COURT
Approved:
Chad N. Davis, OBA # 19789
217 N. Independence St.
Enid, OK 73701
(580) 233-2833 Telephone
(580) 297-5201 Facsimile
Attorney for Petitioner
__________________________________________
12/26/25 & 1/2/26
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
GARFIELD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
Robert Edward Wilson,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2025-163
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors having a claim against the Estate of Robert Edward Wilson, 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 office of Chad N. Davis, 217 N. Independence St., Enid, OK 73701 on or before the following presentment date: February 26th, 2026 or the same will be forever barred.
Chad N. Davis,
Attorney for
Personal Representative
Dated: December 23rd, 2025
Chad N. Davis, OBA # 19789
217 N. Independence St.
Enid, OK 73701
__________________________________________
12/26/25 & 1/2/26
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
GARFIELD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
Gary Wayne Qualls,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2025-170
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors having a claim against the Estate of Gary Wayne Qualls, 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 office of Chad N. Davis, 217 N. Independence St., Enid, OK 73701 on or before the following presentment date: February 26th, 2026 or the same will be forever barred.
Chad N. Davis,
Attorney for
Personal Representative
Dated: December 23rd, 2025
Chad N. Davis, OBA # 19789
217 N. Independence St.
Enid, OK 73701
12/26/25 & 1/2/26
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF
GARFIELD COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF
THE ESTATE OF
LEE ROY WHITMER III,
Deceased
Case No. PB-2025-91-03
SECOND ALIAS
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors having claims against LEE ROY WHITMER III, 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 office of attorney John Hodgden, at the address set out below, on or before the following presentment date: The 23rd day of February, 2026, or the same will be forever barred.
DATED this 22nd day of December 2025.
STEPHEN M. SHARUM
Personal Representative
John Hodgden, OBA #14495
205 West Maple, Suite 806
Enid, Oklahoma 73701-4018
Telephone: (580) 297-5004
Facsimile: (580) 237-9701
Attorney for Personal
Representative