Obituaries
September 19, 2025
Ruth Eugene Heath

August 3, 1930 – September 16, 2025

Ruth Eugene Heath, longtime Beggs resident, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at her home. She was 95 years of age. Viewing will be held from 12-6 p.m. Friday, September 26, 2025, at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home in Beggs. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025, at First Baptist Church South, with interment to follow at New Bethel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs.

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Early voting begins tomorrow
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April 1, 2026
Voters across Okmulgee County will soon have the opportunity to make their voices heard, as early voting begins Thursday ahead of the April 7 election. At the same time, those interested in serving th...
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Legislative Forums set for Friday
April 1, 2026
Okmulgee County residents are invited to attend the upcoming Legislative Forums this Friday. Representatives Scott Fetgatter and Chris Banning, along with Senator Bryan Logan, will share with constitu...
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County Commissioners address agreements, policies at meeting
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The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners tackled a wide range of business Monday morning, with key discussion centering on updating purchasing card (P-Card) policies, approving a revised 911 ...
OPL launches Story-Time for young readers
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OPL launches Story-Time for young readers
April 1, 2026
A new chapter of family-friendly programming is beginning at the Okmulgee Public Library, and it’s designed to bring readers of all ages together in a fun, relaxed setting. The library is launching Fa...
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One year ago
April 1, 2026
One year ago, crews stood beside a forgotten oil well drilled more than a century earlier in what is now the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge. The well, known as Cover #5, had been drilled around 19...
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Please be advised that all City Hall offices and Public Works operations will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of Spring Day. Emergency service operations, including police and fire department...
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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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Okmulgee landmark earns statewide recognition
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A piece of Okmulgee’s rich history took center stage on March 19 as the Haygood-Shephard American Legion Post 103 received one of the state’s most prestigious historic honors during the annual Oklahom...
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The Okmulgee Citywide Prayer Band meets each Thursday at 2 p.m. at Conversion Ministry Church, 1330 E. MLK Dr. in Okmulgee.
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