James Jackson Robertson, Jr.

Obituaries

January 10, 2025

June 3, 1952 – December 24, 2024

James Jackson Robertson, Jr., born June 3, 1952, in Henryetta, passed from this life on December 24, 2024. James was loved and known by most as “Jackie,” “Pops” or “Old Man.” Jackie grew up in the Dustin area, where he attended and graduated from Graham High School in 1970. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served his country for eight years and returned to the Henryetta area, where he farmed, fished, hunted and worked.

Visitation with the family was held on Friday, January 3, 2024, at Pentecostals of Magnolia Church, with a celebration of life service with Military Honors following at 1:45 p.m. Pastor Jason Wylie, Michael Suttle and Kenneth Bass will officiate under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc.

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Election audit scheduled

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Olivia Beaver pages for Rep. Fetgatter

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Voter registration deadline nears

February 27, 2026

Friday, March 13, is the voter registration deadline for the April 7 election. The April election is a multi-entity election: Board of Education Elections for Henryetta, Wilson, Liberty and Tulsa Tech...

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OCEM Report

By JEFFREY MOORE OCEM DIRECTOR

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This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....

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By BRYAN LOGAN OKLAHOMA SENATE

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