August 25, 1961 - September 6, 2025 The sunrise of Andy Ray Butler, a resident of Okemah, was on August 25, 1961, in Wetumka. His sunset came on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of...

October 1, 1958 - September 7, 2025 Debra Jo (Delso) Castelli, a resident of Beggs, passed away September 7, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 66. She was born October 1, 1958, in Henryetta to Daniel J...

November 19, 1945 - August 31, 2025 John Brant Voyles, a resident of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, in Henryetta at the age of 79. He was born Monday, November 19, 1945, in Decatur, I...

November 14, 1951 - September 3, 2025 Ronald L. McNack (Love) was born to Cornelius Love and Fannie Mae Hyche, on November 14, 1951, in Tulsa. Ronald attended Carter G. Wilson High and later graduated...

May 26, 1948 - September 5, 2025 Services are pending for Susan Jane Wyrick, 77, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, in Tulsa.

December 30, 1930 - September 7, 2025 Gladys Marie Chastain, 94, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in Morris. She was born December 30, 1930, in Kusa. She was a proud member of what has com...

June 12, 1947 - September 6, 2025 Jerry Don Britt, a resident of Henryetta, died September 6, 2025, in Tulsa, at the age of 78. He was born July 12, 1947, in Henryetta to George and Ehte May (Kidwell)...

DEAR ABBY: My father and stepmother have a vacation home in another state, and they invite us to visit every year. The problem is, the sofa bed in the guest room is so uncomfortable that it’s impossib...

One of my goals with the “For the Children” weekly column is to keep people aware of issues involving child advocacy and policy updates so individuals and organizations can champion solutions to probl...

Okmulgee First United Methodist Church (FUMC) is beginning a fun, non-traditional program aimed at creating an inclusive, multi-generational worship experience for people of all ages, backgrounds and ...

“A boy gave Jesus five bread and two fish. I’ll give him 50 muffins a day,” says Caden, 5. Somebody likes muffins. “The people were surprised when they saw two fish and five loaves feed all of them,” ...

Philippians 3:12-14 - Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I...

Congratulations to Floyd and Betty Joyce (Self) Baldridge, who celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary last Saturday, Sept. 6. The couple was married Sept. 6, 1952, in a double wedding ceremony alon...

Reps. Steve Bashore, R-Miami, and Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, received Legislator of the Year awards recently from the Oklahoma Restaurant Association (ORA). The two were recognized during an Oklahom...

The Henryetta Knights delivered a dominant 43-8 home victory over the visiting Okemah Panthers. From a thunderous 76-yard opening touchdown run to stifling defense and a balanced offensive assault, He...

As Week 2 of the high school football season wrapped up, Okmulgee County teams took the field with intensity, determination, and a thirst for redemption. From comeback wins to dominant shutouts, here’...

The Preston Pirates rode a wave of strong hitting, smart base running and stellar pitching to a trio of victories over Kiowa, Smithville and Cameron last week, showcasing the depth and versatility of ...

It was a jam-packed week of softball action in Okmulgee County, with the Wilson Lady Tigers and Henryetta Lady Knights both showing strength on the field across multiple games. From walk-offs to no-hi...

The Morris Lady Eagles put together an eventful week on the diamond, capped by a thrilling walk-off win and a decisive victory over Heavener, showing off grit, hustle and clutch performances. Despite ...

Lady Pirates fall despite out-hitting Glenpool The Preston Lady Pirates fell to the Glenpool Lady Warriors 5-3 Friday, despite out-hitting them seven to five. Ashleigh Hurt and Taylan Starr each colle...