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PUBLIC NOTICES
Public Notices
May 30, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICES

Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance • B5

The Board Heard from Amanda Hammock with CREOKS and she explained that she had spoken to OCCJA and is asking for a transfer for the role of Project Manager from OCCJA to CREOKS on the Opioid Abatement Grant. The Board asked for an addendum to the contract stating the change. She said that they would send that over this week for signatures next week. A motion was made by Wallace for them to oversee the Grant as Project Manager and it was seconded by Ward. Vote: Ferreira, yes; Ward, yes; Wallace, yes. The Board approved the Lease/ Purchase for the wheeled excavator for District one with Mabrey Bank. Motion, Wallace; Second, Ward. Vote: Ferreira, yes; Ward, yes; Wallace, yes.

The Board tabled Bid #9 for the 2023 or newer Truck for the Treasurers Tax Deputy. Motion, Wallace; Second, Ward. Vote: Ferreira, yes; Ward, yes; Wallace, yes. The Board awarded for Bid #7 for 2023 or newer 1 ton truck for Grayson Fire Department to Harlan Ford. Motion, Ward; Second, Ferreira. Vote: Ferreira, yes; Ward, yes; Wallace, yes.

The Board approved the following payment of claims; Okmulgee County Governmental Building Authority for $145,598.35 with warrant #11 and Full Tilt Customs for $3,200.00 with warrant #46, Batch 42. Motion, Ferreira; Second, Ward. Vote: Ferreira, yes; Ward, yes; Wallace, yes.

Emergency Management Director Jeff Moore reported that the week was busy with flooding issues. He stated that the Initial Damage Assessment was completed. Sunday’s storms left a lot of trees and debris in the roads and he warned of today’s severe weather potential.

Under New Business: Amanda Hammock with CREOKS addressed the Board concerning the ability to deposit the 781 Funds. She stated that she would send over a form that will allow funds to be deposited.

Commissioner Ward presented the Board with a Project Approval Letter with Muscogee Creek Nation to due a bridge project on the Old Morris Highway. Motion, Wallace; Second, Ward. Vote: Ferreira, yes; Ward, yes; Wallace, yes. The meeting adjourned at 9:14 a.m. with a Motion by Ward and a Second by Wallace. Vote: Ferreira, yes; Ward, yes; Wallace, yes. TONYA DAY, COUNTY CLERK MICHAEL WALLACE, CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR OKMULGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA In the Matter of the Estate of CARRIE LEWIS, Deceased.

No. PB-2023-13 Judge Pickering

ORDER FOR HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT ON FINAL ACCOUNT AND NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: All persons interested in the Estate of Carrie Lewis, deceased. The Court takes notice that Terri McConnell, Personal Representative of the Estate of Carrie Lewis, deceased, having filed in this court, her Final Account and petition for determination of heirs, distribution and discharge of said Personal Representative, the hearing of same is hereby set by the court for the 17th day of June, 2025, at 9:00 o’clock, a.m., before Judge Cynthia Pickering, via teams video conferencing at http://bit.ly/47sOzXk from the District Courtroom of the Okmulgee County Courthouse, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to each and all of you of said hearing, to file any objections in writing if you have any, and that you may appear at the time of such hearing and raise such objections of questions you may have to the approval of said Final Account.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order and notice be mailed and published as required by law.

Signed this 21st day of May, 2025.

/s/ Cynthia D Pickering Cynthia D. Pickering, JUDGE Cynthia A. Phillips, OBA #14296 Cynthia A. Phillips, P.C.

Attorney for Personal Representative 207 North Main Sand Springs, OK 74063 (918)245-2022 phone (918)245-9359 fax cphillips@cynthiaphillipslaw.com Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKMULGEE COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: SARAH YANCEY, Deceased.

CASE NO. PB-25-33 JUDGE PICKERING NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the Estate of Sarah Yancey, deceased, are required to present the same with the description of all security interest and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to Rebecca Gipson, Personal Representative of said decedent’s estate, at the office of Edwards & Patterson, 321 South 3rd Street, Suite 1, McAlester, Oklahoma 74501, on or before the following presentment date: August 4, 2025, or the same will be forever barred.

DATED this 22nd day of May 2025.

/s/ Rebecca Gipson Rebecca Gipson, Personal Representative of the Estate of Sarah Yancey, deceased Prepared by: /s/ Allison Furlong Tony W. Edwards, OBA #2649 Matthew B. Patterson, OBA #22266 Allison A. Furlong, OBA #35115 321 South 3rd Street, Suite 1 McAlester, Oklahoma 74501 O: 918-302-3700 F: 918-302-3701 Attorneys for Personal Representative

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS

OKMULGEE CO RWD #5 WATER TOWER PAINTING PROJECT OWRB REAP GRANT NO.

FAP-25-0066-R MECE #224123 The Okmulgee Co RWD #5 will receive sealed bids for Water Tower Painting project at their office, 10410 Loblolly Rd, Henryetta, Oklahoma, until 11:00 a.m. on June 25, 2025, at which time they will be opened and read aloud, to wit: Quantity: 1.00 Unit: L.S.

Description: Interior and Exterior of Bussey Tower Standpipe (90’H x 15’Ø) A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total amount bid shall be attached to all bids as a guarantee that the successful bidder will, within ten (10) days of the date of notice of award, enter into contract and file the required bonds. No bidder may withdraw his bid within 45 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any irregularities or technicalities without assigning any reason therefore, and to make the awards in the best interest of the Owner. Specifications are on file in the office of Myers Engineering, Consulting Engineers, Inc., at 13911 Quail Pointe Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73134 Phone (405) 755-5325, and are available electronically for a non-refundable payment of $50.00. Contractor will be issued a username and password to retrieve the Specifications upon payment. Contractor must obtain plans and specifications from the office of the Engineer and be registered on the Engineer’s bid list to be recognized as an eligible bidder for this project.

Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications or revisions, so as to reach the office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in herein.

Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered.

Okmulgee County RWD No. 5

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025, 6-13-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: B.C., Minor Child.

Case No. GD-2025-33 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL CO-GUARDIANS Notice is hereby given that THERAN RICHARDS AND GRETA RICHARDS has filed in the District Court of the Muscogee Creek Nation, a petition requesting the appointment of a guardian of the person and property of B.C.

And that the 8th day of July, 2025, at the hour of 9 o’clock, a.m., in courtroom of the Muscogee Creek Nation District Court has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the petition, when and where any persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why such appointment should not be made.

DATED this 15th day of May, 2025.

/s/ JUDGE OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025, 6-13-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: C.M., Minor Child.

Case No. GD-2025-31 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL CO-GUARDIANS Notice is hereby given that DAVID DOSS AND TAMMRA DOSS have filed in the District Court of the Muscogee Creek Nation, a petition requesting the appointment of a guardian of the person and property of C.M., date of birth August 11, 2012.

And that the 8th day of July, 2025, at the hour of 9 o’clock, a.m., in courtroom of the Muscogee Creek Nation District Court has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the petition, when and where any persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why such appointment should not be made.

DATED this 15th day of May, 2025.

/s/ JUDGE OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025, 6-13-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: LACIE WILLIAMS, Incapacitated Adult.

Case No. GD-2025-28 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL CO-GUARDIANS NOTICEISHEREBYGIVEN to all persons interested in the person or property of LACIE WILLIAMS, that there has been filed in the District Court of the Muscogee Creek Nation a Petition praying for the appointment of SHELIA BERRYHILL AND DAVID WILLIAMS as General Co-Guardians of the Person and Estate of LACIE WILLIAMS.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the 1st day of July, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m., has been designated as the time for hearing said Petition before the Judge of the District Court, Muskogee Creek Nation District Courthouse, 2501 Lvmhvlke, Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447, when and where all persons interested in LACIE WILLIAMS may appear and contest the same.

DATED this 15th day of May, 2025.

/s/ JUDGE OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025, 6-13-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: LATRICE IRVIN, Incapacitated Adult.

Case No. GD-2025-32 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL GUARDIAN NOTICEISHEREBYGIVEN to all persons interested in the person or property of LATRICE IRVIN, that there has been filed in the District Court of the Muscogee Creek Nation a Petition praying for the appointment of TAMMY ANDERSON as General Guardian of the Person and Estate of LATRICE IRVIN.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the 8th day of July 2025, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock a.m., has been designated as the time for hearing said Petition before the Judge of the District Court, Muskogee Creek Nation District Courthouse, 2501 Lvmhvlke, Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447, when and where all persons interested in LATRICE IRVIN may appear and contest the same.

DATED this 15th day of May, 2025.

/s/ JUDGE OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025, 6-13-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: MICHAEL WILLIAMS, Incapacitated Adult.

Case No. GD-2025-29 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL CO-GUARDIANS NOTICEISHEREBYGIVEN to all persons interested in the person or property of MICHAEL WILLIAMS, that there has been filed in the District Court of the Muscogee Creek Nation a Petition praying for the appointment of SHELIA BERRYHILL AND DAVID WILLIAMS as General Co-Guardians of the Person and Estate of MICHAEL WILLIAMS.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the 1st day of July, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 o’clock a.m., has been designated as the time for hearing said Petition before the Judge of the District Court, Muskogee Creek Nation District Courthouse, 2501 Lvmhvlke, Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447, when and where all persons interested in MICHAEL WILLIAMS may appear and contest the same.

DATED this 15th day of May, 2025.

/s/ JUDGE OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025, 6-13-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: NIKIA ELIZABETH RICHARDSON, Minor Child.

Case No. GD-2025-30 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL GUARDIAN Notice is hereby given that DEKEISHA RICHARDSON has filed in the District Court of the Muscogee Creek Nation, a petition requesting the appointment of a guardian of the person and property of NIKIA ELIZABETH RICHARDSON.

And that the 1st day of July, 2025, at the hour of 9 o’clock, a.m., in courtroom of the Muscogee Creek Nation District Court has been appointed as the time and place for hearing the petition, when and where any persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why such appointment should not be made.

DATED this 15th day of May, 2025.

/s/ JUDGE OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

Published in the Okmulgee Times 5-30-2025, 6-6-2025, 6-13-2025 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF: R.H., Incapacitated Adult.

Case No. GD-2025-34 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL GUARDIANS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons interested in the person or property of R.H., that there has been filed in the District Court of the Muscogee Creek Nation a Petition praying for the appointment of RACHEL HARJO as General Guardian of the Person and Estate of R.H. whose date of birth is October 3, 1985.

NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the 8th day of July, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 o’clock a.m., has been designated as the time for hearing said Petition before the Judge of the District Court, Muskogee Creek Nation District Courthouse, 2501 Lvmhvlke, Okmulgee, Oklahoma 74447, when and where all persons interested in R.H. may appear and contest the same.

Dated this 16th day of May, 2025.

/s/ JUDGE OF THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION

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