February 21, 1948 - March 11, 2025 Mary Westrope died March 11, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 21, 1948, in Ft. Towson, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Lois (Fennell) Winters. Mar...

April 29, 1954 - March 11, 2025 Amanda Narvonna Barnett, a member of the Okemah community, passed away on March 11, 2025, at the age of 70, in Weleetka. Born on April 29, 1954, in Hanna, Amanda was th...

January 7, 1965 - March 10, 2025 Funeral service for Mary Lavern Henneha will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, at 2 p.m. at High Spring Indian Baptist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Hol...

October 24, 1952 - March 10, 2025 Sylvia J. Sanford, age 72, a resident of Okmulgee, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by family. Sylvia has chosen cremation. The ...

June 12, 1967 - March 7, 2025 Victor Dwayne Talton was born June 12, 1967, in Tokyo, Japan. He was one of six children born to Tommy and Vonda Talton. A homegoing service is scheduled Saturday, March ...

August 3, 1946 - March 9, 2025 Jerry Leon Meyer passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 78. Surrounded by his loving family, Jerry left this world as he had lived, surrounded by...

February 5, 1947 - February 16, 2025 Larry D. Neal passed away after a lengthy illness at home with his wife Teresa at his side on February 16, 2025, at the age of 78. Larry was born on February 5, 19...

October 29, 1955 - March 6, 2025 Services are pending for Burton Garrett, 69, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Henryetta.

February 19, 1939 - March 8, 2025 Jerry D. Ellingsworth passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Okemah at the age of 86. He was born on February 19, 1939, in Stone County, Mo. to Rev. O.A. Funeral ser...

February 11, 1951 - March 8, 2025 Cassie Rae Harlan, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the age of 74. S...

August 8, 1974 - March 5, 2025 Jeffery James Churchill was born on August 8, 1974, to Lowell and Kaylene Churchill, and died on March 5, 2025. He graduated from Dodge City High School and attended Mid...

While growing up, we made many trips along the old Hwy 66 from California to Oklahoma and back again. Although the trips were tediously long for a young boy, they were also full of adventure. Wild lan...

DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 27 years. Most of them have been miserable. My husband has been a functioning alcoholic for more than 40 years. I consider his behavior emotionally abusive. I hate m...

Social media was abuzz a week ago as myriads of accolades found their way to devices of all kinds, lavishing praise upon a host of individuals - daughters, wives, mothers, grandmothers. A nonstop flow...

Okmulgee Lions Club gathered Tuesday for its regular meeting, where members had the opportunity to welcome a new addition to the club and hear from an inspiring guest speaker dedicated to making a dif...

This report is a summary of key activities and does not include all activities completed by Emergency Management. --- Training & Conference Attendance Director Moore attended training on Monday and Tu...

When I encounter the word “resurrection,” my mind goes immediately to the three long days and nights our Savior lay bound in death in a cold, dark and borrowed tomb. For His mother and His disciples, ...

A bill aimed at ensuring convicted accessories to murder serve at least 85% of their prison sentences has successfully passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House Bill 1001, known as Lauria an...

Preston students demonstrated academic excellence at two recent competitions, securing 1st Place Overall at both the Carl Albert Meet on March 4, and the Connors State College Meet on March 6. The stu...

The 2025 Shark Shiver fundraiser, held Saturday, March 1, at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, made waves as community members, volunteers and athletes came together to support the Okmulgee County Sharks Speci...