06-9-04 - Authorities have confirmed a murder suicide took the lives of an elderly couple in Whitesboro. 88 year old James Melton and 84 year old Imogene Melton were found dead in their home on Friday. A preliminary autopsy shows James smothered and strangled his wife and hung himself. Family members say James suffered from cancer, but his wife was in good health.
Experts say suicide among the aging population is a growing trend, especially among men 85 years old or older. Statistics show 43 out of every 100,000 elderly men commit suicide.
Dr. Jamie Knapp is an Associate Sociology professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He has studied gerontology and the aging process. He says, unlike teenagers who attempt suicide, elderly men tend to plan their deaths and have the highest success rate of suicides in the United States.
Experts say several circumstances such as a loss of status, financial opportunity and declining health most affect an elderly male’s decision to end his life.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
