Obituaries
January 30, 2026
Sharla Elaine VanBrunt

January 3, 1972 – January 26, 2026

Sharla Elaine VanBrunt was born on January 3, 1972, in Henryetta to Paula Smith, she passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Lenna.

Viewing will be from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Integrity Funeral Service. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, February 2, 2026, at Integrity Chapel. Interment will follow at Council Hill Cemetery.

Services are under the Care and direction of Integrity Funeral Service.

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Okmulgeean sentenced in armed robbery case
By Patrick Ford Editor 
March 6, 2026
Two Okmulgee County residents appeared recently in federal court in Muskogee in unrelated criminal cases involving threatening communications and armed robbery, according to announcements from the Uni...
Major safety upgrade coming to US-75, Preston Road intersection
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Major safety upgrade coming to US-75, Preston Road intersection
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Drivers traveling along US-75 near Preston in Okmulgee County will soon see major changes as a long-anticipated highway improvement project begins taking shape. The Oklahoma Department of Transportati...
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Loyalty Day celebration planned
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