Steven Ray Lewis was born in Okmulgee on May 24, 1957, the son of Preston Lewis, Sr. and Ernestine (Turner) Lewis. Steven Ray grew up in Okmulgee, where he attended Okmulgee Public Schools, graduating...

Mary Lou (Vassaur) Volturo, 97, passed away on October 27, 2025, in Edmond. Mary was born November 26, 1927, in Delaware, Ark. to Edgar and Florence Vassaur. The Vassaur family moved to Oklahoma in 19...

June 22, 1948 - October 22, 2025 Connie Ann Walker, longtime resident of Morris, was born on June 22, 1948, and died October 22, 2025, in Okmulgee. She attended Second Baptist Church of Okmulgee for m...

July 23, 1958 - October 26, 2025 Jackie Ray Morton was born on July 23, 1958, in Okmulgee to Nelson and Clara (Wright) Morton. He was one of three children, and spent his entire life in his hometown o...

May 28, 1957 - October 25, 2025 Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 30, at Integrity Chapel in Henryetta for Brenda Montgomery, 68, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. Intermen...

August 31, 1947 - October 25, 2025 Services are pending with Integrity Funeral Service for Gary Williams, 78. He passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025, in Shawnee.

April 26, 1923 - October 26, 2025 Frederick A. Behn, age 102, laborer and resident of Henryetta, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Henryetta Community Skilled Healthcare & Rehab surrounded by family. ...

DEAR ABBY: Our granddaughter, “Amy,” who shows in 4-H, decided to take her stepdad’s last name when appearing at the fair. Our son, her father, is a big part of her life. This is the second year in a ...

The federal government entered a shutdown on Oct. 1 when Congress failed to pass the required 12 annual appropriations bills or agree on a shortterm funding patch called a continuing resolution. The S...

Jacob Braude tells the story of a man who hadn’t seen an old friend in years. “How is your wife?” the man asked. “She’s in heaven,” replied the friend. “Oh, I’m sorry.” Quickly realizing this was not ...

On Sunday, Oct. 19, Pastor Dale Fillmore and New Day Church celebrated their 100th anniversary as a Church of the Nazarene. Vice Mayor Marcus Jeffrey presented the church with an official proclamation...

Gospel artist Dale Rochell will be featured in a special worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, at Northside Worship Center, 306 Robertson Hwy in Henryetta. Rochell, a two-time Male Artist of the ...

Greater Jones Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church invites the community to enjoy a delicious homecooked meal while supporting local youth Friday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will help youth attend ...

Liberty Baptist Church welcomes shoppers for a day of handmade treasures at its 13th annual Crafts Bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, located at 23600 Liberty Rd. in Mo...

“...I will wait for better times, wait till this time of trouble is ended. Then you will call, and I will answer, and you will be pleased with me, your creature. Then you will watch every step I take,...

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Bishop Kelley, will host a Loaded Baked Potato Dinner fundraiser on Nov. 7 from 4-7:30 p.m. at the St. Anthony Church Activity Center, located at 601 S. M...

Everyone loves a black Labrador Retriever. But when that same dog happens to be a “lab mix,” suddenly, the world, while perhaps unintentionally, looks away. Visit OKCOHumane.org right now, and you’ll ...

The Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed 10 Box Cost-Plus (Harps Foods) to the community with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The grocery store, located at 420 E. 8th Stre...

Momentum continues to build for the Wilson Tigers, who extended their winning streak to three games with a convincing 44-12 victory over the Gans Grizzlies. The Tigers’ recent surge has been impressiv...

RILEY MOONEY & JOSHUA JACKSON SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Dragons torch Quinton in another first-half rout The Dewar Dragons didn’t bother with suspense Friday night - they set the fire early and never let i...