Obituaries
February 4, 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.

Funeral services were 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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Municipal, bond issues on ballot Tuesday
February 6, 2026
Early voting for Okmulgee County residents wishing to cast ballots in the Feb. 10 Election continues through 6 p.m. at the Okmulgee County Courthouse. On Election Day, which is next Tuesday, Feb. 10, ...
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OOCYS records review raises questions
By DAWN CARTER REPORTER 
February 6, 2026
In November 2025, The Okmulgee Times first reported on governance concerns surrounding the Okmulgee- Okfuskee County Youth Services (OOCYS) Board following the termination of Executive Director Dr. Sh...
Why Okmulgee County Must Prioritize Emergency Services
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Why Okmulgee County Must Prioritize Emergency Services
By ROSIE LYNCH COMMUNITY ADVOCATE 
February 6, 2026
Okmulgee County is no stranger to extremes. In the winter, Arctic cold snaps push temperatures well below safe levels. In the summer, relentless heat waves turn homes into ovens. These are not rare or...
OCCJA Director responds during severe winter storm
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OCCJA Director responds during severe winter storm
February 6, 2026
During a recent winter storm impacting Okmulgee County, county officials and other volunteers were briefed by Okmulgee County Emergency Management as preparations were made to address hazardous condit...
Cub Scout Pack 102 kicks off food drive
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Cub Scout Pack 102 kicks off food drive
February 6, 2026
Cub Scout Pack 102 is participating in the Scouting for Food Neighborhood Food Drive. The Scouts are collecting donations of non-perishable food items like rice, peanut butter, canned tuna, canned fru...
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preparation
February 6, 2026
preparation. This must change. Extreme cold and extreme heat are not just uncomfortable; they are life-threatening, especially for elderly residents and those living in low-income housing. Much of Okm...
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February 6, 2026
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Lions host OFD, Students of the Month
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Lions host OFD, Students of the Month
February 6, 2026
The Okmulgee Lions Club packed a lot into this week’s meeting, spending the day focused on service, recognition and a little fun along the way. Lions members began by providing a meal and hosting a sp...
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Henryettan pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter
February 6, 2026
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Daeshaun Jared Ickle Cobretti Small, age 22, of Henryetta, entered a guilty plea to one count of a Superseding I...
February 6 Legislative Forum |
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February 6 Legislative Forum |
February 6, 2026
The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce will host a Legislative Forum Friday, Feb. 6, at 8 a.m. in the Mabrey Bank Meeting Room, 111 E. 6th Street in downtown Okmulgee.
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