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her free time, she enjoyed cooking, shopping and being with her granddaughter, Anna. She is survived by her husband, Les Cusher of Edmond, OK; son, Aaron Cusher and wife Becca of Edmond, Oklahoma; granddaughter, Anna Cusher of Edmond, Oklahoma.
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Wallace Lewis Johnson Jr. passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at St Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 62.
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of Oklahoma City, Edmund Raymond Eubanks (Allison) of Honeyville, Florida, and Nicholas Aaron Eubanks of Honeyville, Florida; grandchildren Hazel Gutierrez, Timothy Eubanks, Tiara Wilson, and Cruz Gutierrez; siblings Wendell Myers of Macomb, Walter Myers of Wewoka, Warren Myers of Sulpher, Wesley Myers of Macomb, Wanda Newton of Tecumseh, and Geana Weatherford of Macomb. Wilima is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
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Barbara, Ferren, Johnny Ferren, Calvin Ernest Ferren, Ray Beck, and Janet Geere; grandchildren include Johnathan Martin, Anisha Clemens, Noah Ferren, and Emma Ferren; great-grandchildren include MaKenna Macaughey, Madison Macaughey, Landen Tucker, Kylie Clemens, and Carter Clemens. She has six brothers, Woodrow McDonald, Robert McDonald (deceased), Ronnie McDonald, Edward McDonald, and Ben McDonald (deceased), and Dan McDonald; and three sisters, Mary Mc Donald (deceased), Betty Collins (deceased) and Neda Fae Broege. Also, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents two sisters and two brothers. Modean died on Friday, August 19, 2022 in the home. She passed 30 years to the day of her late husband, John R Ferren.
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It has been said, “Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story” (Josh Shipp). We all know that statement to be a profound and powerful truth! April Briscoe, the principal at Wetumka Elementary School, has taken that statement and run! She has a vision for creating an environment where community members are given an opportunity to be that “caring adult” by being a part of “Circle Back”.
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by April Briscoe, Principal Giving children the foundation they need to become well-rounded, healthy individuals is a core value at Wetumka Elementary. This core value includes recognizing the benefits of playing during recess. Research shows improved working memory, mood, and attention after physical activity. Additionally, playing with classmates helps children develop and sharpen social skills. When students are faced with inclement weather, however, and not able to go outside to play, research shows that students’ performance levels drop.
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