(Published in the Northwest Oklahoman one time January 22, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLIS COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of ) P. DERYL PARKER, Deceased. )
Case No. PB-2026-3
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL,
APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE,
AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRS
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of P. Deryl Parker, Deceased, that on the 14th day of January, 2026, Scott Parker produced and filed in the District Court of Ellis County and State of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of P. Deryl Parker, Deceased, and also filed in said Court a Petition praying for the probate of said Will, that Letters Testamentary issue thereon to Scott Parker, and that the Court determine the heirs of P. Deryl Parker, Deceased, and that said Petition will be heard in the Courtroom of said Court in the City of Arnett, in Ellis County, State of Oklahoma on the 4th day of February, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said Petition should not be granted.
WITNESS my hand this 14th day of January, 2026.
s/Laurie E. Hays
Laurie E. Hays
Associate District Judge
Molly Gardner, OBA # 33510
Molly B. Gardner, PLLC
P. O. Box 72
Woodward, OK 73802
405-971-4124
Attorney for Petitioner
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(Published in the Northwest Oklahoman one time, January 22, 2026)
BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
APPLICANT: LATIGO OIL AND GAS, INC. )
)
RELIEF SOUGHT: CHANGE OF OPERATOR DESIGNATION ) Cause CD No.
) 2026-000169
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 35-22N-24WIM ELLIS COUNTY )
26-24N-24WIM ELLIS COUNTY )
34-25N-26WIM HARPER COUNTY )
23-26N-25WIM HARPER COUNTY )
04-24N-26WIM ELLIS COUNTY )
02-03N-27ECM BEAVER COUNTY )
19-03N-28ECM BEAVER COUNTY )
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF OPERATOR DESIGNATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicant in this cause has filed an Application with the Corporation Commission requesting that the Order(s) listed below be amended to allow for the following:
Change of Operator
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any person desiring to protest the Application shall have fifteen (15) days after receipt of this notice in which to file a written protest to the Application with the Commission. Failure to submit a written protest within the fifteen (15) day period shall be deemed consent to the granting of the Application.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN for information concerning this action contact Joel Stocking, Latigo Oil and Gas, Inc., (580) 256-1416, or Emily P. Pittman, attorney, OBA No. 20805, (405) 553-2873, 100 North Broadway, Suite 2900, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Please refer to Cause CD Number.
DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 15th day of January 2026.
CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA
KIM DAVID, Chairman
J. TODD HEITT, Commissioner
BRIAN BINGMAN, Commissioner
s/Emily P. Pittman
Emily P. Pittman
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(Published in the Northwest Oklahoman one time January 22, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLIS COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATES OF ) Case No. PB-2026-1
GEORGE RUSSELL SHELTON, DECEASED )
AND SHIRLEY JEAN SHELTON, DECEASED )
NOTICE OF HEARING JOINT PETITION FOR PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILLS, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, AND
DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the Estates of George Russell Shelton and Shirley Jean Shelton, deceased, that on the 7th day of January, 2026, the Petitioner, Michelle R. Brensing, produced and filed in the District Court of Ellis County, State of Oklahoma, an instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of George Russell Shelton and the Last Will and Testament of Shirley Jean Shelton, deceased, and also filed in said Court her Petition praying for the probate of said Wills, and further asking that Letters Testamentary issue thereon to Michelle R. Brensing, and for a judicial determination of the heirs, devisees and legatees of each Decedent.
PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF SAID COURT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 3rd day of February, 2026, at the hour of 1:30 o’clock p.m. has been appointed as the time for hearing said Petition in the Courtroom of said Court in the Courthouse at Arnett, Oklahoma, in said County of Ellis, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same as provided by law.
DATED this 12th day of January, 2026.
s/Laurie E. Hays
Associate District Judge
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
s/ Robyn G. Price
Robyn G. Price, OBA #18711
Ryan E. Price, OBA #19547
Sims, Price & Price, PLLC
1517 Main St. / P.O. Box 1086
Woodward, OK 73802-1086
Telephone: (580) 256-3155
Facsimile: (580) 254-2685
Attorney for Petitioner
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(Published in the Northwest Oklahoman two times, January 22 & 29, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLIS COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of §
§ Case No. PB-2026-4
DENNIS SCOTT McCLELLAN, also known as §
DENIS FRANKLIN McCLELLAN, also known §
as DENNIS McCLELLAN, §
Deceased. §
COMBINED NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND NOTICE OF HEARING
TO: All persons interested in the Estate of Dennis Scott McClellan, also known as Denis Franklin McClellan, also known as Dennis McClellan, deceased:
You are hereby notified that on the 14th day of January, 2026, the Petitioner, Catheryn Lynn Reardon, filed in the District Court Ellis County, State of Oklahoma, a Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Special Administrator, Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, Waiver of Final Account and Distribution of Estate. The Petitioner has alleged that Dennis Scott McClellan, age 92, died testate on August 4, 2025, domiciled in and residing in Mission Viejo, California leaving an estate consisting of real property in the State of Oklahoma. The Petitioner has asked that this Court to determine the heirs of the decedent and order summary proceedings pursuant to 58 O.S. § 245, et seq.
In an Order for Combined Notice entered herein, the Court found that it should dispense with the regular estate proceedings prescribed by law and order notice to creditors and issue an order for hearing upon the Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Special Administrator, Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, Waiver of Final Account and Distribution of Estate.
The names, ages and last known addresses of the heirs or devisees of Dennis Scott McClellan, deceased, so far as known to petitioner are as follows:
Name Age Last-known address Relationship to decedent
Teri Susanne Hall Adult 3005 Enrique Daughter
San Clemente, CA 92673
Catheryn Lynn Reardon Adult 1028 Las Posas Daughter
San Clemente, CA 92673
John Scott McClellan Adult 5602 SE Belmont Son
Portland, OR 97215
Teri Susanne Hall, Adult 1028 Las Posas Trustees
Catheryn Lynn Reardon San Clemente, CA 92673
and John Scott McClellan,
Trustees of the Denis
Franklin McClellan Revocable Trust, dated June
2, 2000, as Restated May
22, 2023
and that there are no pretermitted heirs of Dennis Scott McClellan, as far as is known to the Petitioner.
Pursuant to the Order for Combined Notice, all creditors having claims against Dennis Scott McClellan, deceased, are required to present same, with a description of all security interest and other collateral, if any, held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the Petitioner, Catheryn Lynn Reardon, c/o Robertson & Williams, 9520 N. May Avenue, Suite 260, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, on or before the 13th day of February, 2026, or the same will be forever barred.
Notice is hereby given that a hearing will be held on the 17th day of March, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ellis County Courthouse, Arnett, Oklahoma before the Honorable Laurie E. Hays, Judge of the District Court. At the hearing the Court will decide whether to approve the Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Special Administrator, Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, Waiver of Final Account and Distribution of Estates of the Petitioner.
You are hereby advised that you must file objections to the Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Special Administrator, Determination of Heirs, Devisees and Legatees, Waiver of Final Account and Distribution of Estate before the hearing and send a copy to the Petitioner’s attorney, Robertson & Williams, 9520 N. May Ave., Suite 260, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, or you will be deemed to have waived any objections. If you have no objections, you need not appear at the hearing or make any filings with the Court.
If an objection is filed before the hearing, the Court will determine at the hearing whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the estate will be distributed.
Thomas C. Williams Thomas C. Williams, OBA #9688
ROBERTSON & WILLIAMS
9520 N. May Ave, Suite 260
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120
(405) 848-1944
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
_____________________________
(Published in the Northwest Oklahoman three times, January 22 & 29 & Feb. 5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLIS COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Catheryn Lynn Reardon, as Special Administrator of )
the Estate of Dennis Scott McClellan, aka Denis )
Franklin McClellan, aka Dennis McClellan; Catheryn )
Lynn Reardon, Teri Susanne Hall and John Scott )
McClellan, each individually and collectively as )
Trustees of the Denis Franklin McClellan Revocable )
Trust Dated June 2, 2000, as restated May 22, 2023; )
and Sophia E. Reardon, )
)
Plaintiffs, )
vs. ) Case No. CV-2026-1
)
The Successors of Henry W. Hanna, Deceased; )
The Successors of Max Harold Hanna, Deceased; )
The Successors of Thomas Averill Hanna, Deceased; )
The Successors of Robert Eugene Hanna, Deceased; )
The Successors of Averil Morton Hanna, Deceased; )
The Trustees of the Averil M. Hanna Family Trust, )
Dated February 27, 1992, as Amended October 30, )
1996, ) )
Defendants.
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
TO: The Successors of Henry W. Hanna, Deceased; The Successors of Max Harold Hanna, Deceased; The Successors of Thomas Averill Hanna, Deceased; The Successors of Robert Eugene Hanna, Deceased; The Successors of Averil Morton Hanna, Deceased; The Trustees of the Averil M. Hanna Family Trust, Dated February 27, 1992, as Amended October 30,1996.
You and each of you are hereby notified that Catheryn Lynn Reardon, Individually, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Dennis Scott McClellan, aka Denis Franklin McClellan, aka Dennis McClellan; Catheryn Lynn Reardon, Teri Susanne Hall and John Scott McClellan, each individually and collectively as Trustees of the Denis Franklin McClellan Revocable Trust Dated June 2, 2000, as restated May 22, 2023; and Sophia E. Reardon, as Plaintiffs, have filed in the District Court of Ellis County, State of Oklahoma, Case No. CV-2026-1 their Petition against the above named Defendants, alleging that the Plaintiffs, are seized and possessed of an undivided mineral interest in real property located in Ellis County, Oklahoma, to-wit: E/2 NE/4 and SW/4 NE/4, Section 13-19N-21W; that the Plaintiffs, are the legal and/or beneficial owners of the said fractional mineral interest in the said real property and in the actual and peaceable possession thereof; that Defendants, and each of them, may claim some interest in and to said real property adverse to the Plaintiffs, which constitutes a cloud on the title of said Plaintiffs; that said Defendants are hereby notified that you must answer to the Petition herein filed on or before the 13th day of March, 2026, or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered in favor of the Plaintiffs against said Defendants, determining the heirs and devisees of the above named Defendants and quieting title in Plaintiffs, and confirming said Plaintiffs= possession of the above-described undivided mineral interest, barring and enjoining Defendants from asserting any right, title, or interest in or to the interests of the Plaintiffs, in the said real property.
Given under my hand and seal this 14th day of January, 2026.
Sally Wayland, Court Clerk of Ellis County Oklahoma
s/A. Coykendall
Deputy
Thomas C. Williams, OBA #9688
ROBERTSON & WILLIAMS
9520 N. May Ave, Suite 260
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120
(405) 848-1944
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFFS
____________________________
(Published in the Northwest Oklahoman three times January 15, 22 & 29, 2026)
SOLICITATION FOR BIDS
Separate Sealed Proposal will be received by the Shattuck Public Schools at the location of:
Shattuck Public Schools
602 S. Hickory
Shattuck, OK 73858
The 18th of February 2026 at 6:00 P.M. for the Bid Packages listed below for furnishing labor and materials for the:
Shattuck Public Schools Elementary School
Bid Packages:
1. Concrete (L&M) 16. Flooring Systems
2. Masonry (L&M) 17. Resilient Athletic Flooring (L&M)
3. Structural Steel Fabrication (M) 18. Paints and Coatings (L&M)
4. Structural Steel Erection (L) 19. Miscellaneous Specialty Items (L&M)
5. General Trades (L&M) 20. Gymnasium Equipment (L&M)
6. Millwork (M) 21. Metal Fencing and Gates (L&M)
7. Gypboard, Framing, and Acoustical Work (M) 22. Fire Suppression Systems (L&M)
8. Roofing Systems (L&M) 23. Plumbing (L&M)
9. Pre Engineered Metal Building Systems Fabrication (M) 24. HVAC (L&M)
10. Pre Engineered Metal Building Systems Erection (L) 25. Electrical (L&M)
11. Joint Sealants (L&M) 26. Site Utilities (L&M)
12. Hollow Metal Doors/Frames, Wood Doors, Hardware (M) 27. Specialty Work (L&M)
13. Overhead Coiling Doors (L&M)
14. Aluminum Entrances, Glass, & Glazing (L&M)
15. Ceramic Tile (L&M)
NOTE: For a complete description of the bid packages scope, refer to summary of work in the project manual and alternates.
Said bid will be received at Shattuck Public Schools by Joe D. Hall General Contractors. Immediately following the time stated above the bids will be publicly read aloud at Shattuck Public Schools. Bids received more than ninety-six (96) hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, before the time set for opening bids, as well as bids received after the time set for opening bids, will not be considered, and will be returned unopened.
Contract Documents prepared by:
Corbin Merz & Haney
302 N. Independence
Enid, OK 73701
Contract Documents will be on file at AGC/Dodge OKC, Southwest Construction News OKC, Bid News OKC, and Bid News Tulsa. Bidders may obtain complete sets of drawings and specifications by applying to the office of:
Joe D. Hall LLC
105 Clyde
P.O. Box 100
Elk City, OK 73648
Office: (580)-225-3770 Fax: (580)-225-3420
The Construction Manager at Risk Joe D. Hall LLC, shall reserve the option to bid any package advertised in the solicitation for bid.
A deposit of $100.00 per set will be required. The refund of the deposit will be made as stated in Instruction of Bidders. A cashiers check, certified check, or surety bond in the amount of (5%) of the bid shall accompany the submitted proposal of each bidder.
The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids based on qualifications set forth in the bidding documents.
_________________________________________________
(Published in the Northwest Oklahoman one time January 22, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ELLIS COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF )
THE ESTATE OF )
JOSEPH LEE SCHROEDER, )
DECEASED. )
Case No. PB-2026-2
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 Joseph Lee Schroeder, deceased, that on the 9th day of January, 2026, Rex Schroeder filed a Petition requesting that Letters of Administration be granted to him, that he be appointed Personal Representative, that the heirs of said decedent be judicially determined and that the Appraisal be waived.
Said Petition will be heard before this court at Arnett, Ellis County, Oklahoma, on the 3rd day of February, 2026, at 1:30 o’clock p.m., when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of said petition should not be granted.
WITNESS my hand this 13th day of January, 2026.
s/Laurie E. Hays
Associate Judge of the District Court
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
s/ Robyn G. Price Robyn G. Price, OBA # 18711
Ryan E. Price, OBA # 19547
Sims, price & price, pllc
1517 Main – P.O. Box 1086
Woodward, Oklahoma 73802
(580) 256-9900
(580) 254-2685 (Facsimile)
Attorneys for Petitioner
__________________________________
(Published in the Northwest Oklahoman one time, January 22, 2026)
BEFORE THE CORPORATION COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA
APPLICANT: LATIGO OIL AND GAS, INC. )
)
RELIEF SOUGHT: CHANGE OF OPERATOR DESIGNATION ) Cause CD No.
) 2026-000168
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 10-22N-25WIM ELLIS COUNTY )
32-05N-25ECM BEAVER COUNTY )
11-28N-24WIM HARPER COUNTY )
09-23N-24WIM ELLIS COUNTY )
01-23N-26WIM ELLIS COUNTY )
29-03N-26ECM BEAVER COUNTY )
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF OPERATOR DESIGNATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Applicant in this cause has filed an Application with the Corporation Commission requesting that the Order(s) listed below be amended to allow for the following:
Change of Operator
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any person desiring to protest the Application shall have fifteen (15) days after receipt of this notice in which to file a written protest to the Application with the Commission. Failure to submit a written protest within the fifteen (15) day period shall be deemed consent to the granting of the Application.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN for information concerning this action contact Joel Stocking, Latigo Oil and Gas, Inc., (580) 256-1416, or Emily P. Pittman, attorney, OBA No. 20805, (405) 553-2873, 100 North Broadway, Suite 2900, Oklahoma City, OK 73102. Please refer to Cause CD Number.
DONE AND PERFORMED THIS 15th day of January 2026.
CORPORATION COMMISSION OF OKLAHOMA
KIM DAVID, Chairman
J. TODD HEITT, Commissioner
BRIAN BINGMAN, Commissioner
s/Emily P. Pittman
Emily P. Pittman