Shirley Gean McKay

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January 8, 2025

Shirley Gean McKay

Shirley Gean McKay was born August 12, 1950, and passed away January 4, 2025, at 74 years of age.

August 12, 1950 – January 4, 2025

Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Shirley’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

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OCSO shares county stats

January 10, 2025

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO), under the leadership of Sheriff Eddy Rice and Undersheriff Smokey Patchin, have released its comprehensive statistics for 2024. Sheriff Rice, now in his f...

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Courtroom remodeling ongoing

January 10, 2025

An extensive remodeling project is nearing completion at the Okmulgee County Courthouse.Following the overhaul and addition of new amenities in the main courtroom, Courtroom 1, on the third floor of t...

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Community Garden schedules bi-annual meeting Jan. 23

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The bi-annual membership meeting of the Okmulgee Community Garden Corporation is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Okmulgee Fairgrounds meeting room at 6:30 p.m.According to Dr. Ann Alexander, c...

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Meet Your Officers

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In this installment of the Meet Your Officers series, we had the privilege of sitting down with Lieutenant Mark Blosch, a seasoned officer with the Okmulgee Police Department. With over 20 years of se...

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First Family opens new Atoka location

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January 10, 2025

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Okmulgee Ag Boosters to hold Pie & Silent Auction

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