February 21, 1946 - December 6, 2023 Dana Ruth Evans, affectionately known as Dana to her friends and family, died December 6, 2023, at the age of 77. She was born on February 21, 1946, in Tulsa to Pr...

March 12, 1952 - December 7, 2023 Kathy Lynn Henry, born March 12, 1952, in Okmulgee, died December 7, 2023, in Tulsa. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2023, at Integri...

January 17, 1955 - December 5, 2023 Patricia Haehner, 68, of Tiger Mountain, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Collinsville. She was born on January 17, 1955. Funeral services were scheduled f...

July 4, 1945 - December 5, 2023 Ary Johnson, Jr., age 78, brick mason in construction and resident of Morris, died December 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by family. A Home Going Service is scheduled...

January 30, 1996 - November 28, 2023 Services are pending for Lloyd Franklin Beaver Felton, 27, of Beggs, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in Glenpool.

May 21, 1956 - December 10, 2023 Johnny P. Brown, 67, of Henryetta, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, in Henryetta. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of I...

May 20, 1943 - December 11, 2023 Judy Gale Taber of Dewar died December 11, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born in Tulsa on May 20, 1943, to L.B. and Lorene Austin. Viewing for Judy will take place f...

April 13, 1980 - December 6, 2023 Brandi Nicole Banks, 43, died Wednesday morning, December 6, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Visitation will be held Friday, December 15, 2023, at Keith D. Biglow Funeral Dir...

January 30, 1934 - December 7, 2023 Edward “Bud” Mosco, 89, a resident of Henryetta, died December 7, 2023. He was born on January 30, 1934, to Harvey and Cinderella (Fabrizo) Mosco. Funeral services ...

Okmulgee Community Theatre will perform a Christmas Show featuring The House of Orpheus Band and a variety of talent Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. at the Orpheum Theatre, 210 W. 7th St. in downtown Okm...

NARFE Chapter 0730 will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at Shoney’s, 619 E. Main St. in Henryetta. The Christmas celebration meeting starts at 11 a.m. and includes a Christmas tribute, Christmas carols and a ...

Jingle Bell Days, Christmas Light Contest on tap If you love Christmas parades, there are still two events left in the county. This weekend, the City of Beggs will celebrate Jingle Bells Day with lots...

Candidate filing period ends A nonpartisan Primary Election is set for Feb. 13, 2024, following the candidate filing period ended last week, according to Okmulgee County Election Board Secretary Ashle...

Members of Okmulgee Fire Department C were busy Friday afternoon with a house fire in the area of 6th and Bryan. Thanks to the alert public, the fire, which is under investigation, was put out quickly...

Harlan Ford is still accepting gifts for their annual Toy Drive and is excited to announce additional places to drop off toys: Mabrey Bank in Okmulgee and Morris and Wonderfully Made Therapy Group in ...

Get those tickets ready for Thursday evening as Okmulgee Main Street will hold the drawing for the 2023 Sparkle Spree. Who will win the $500 cash grand prize? Well, you must be present at 6 p.m. on th...

Zoning issues to be discussed next week After passing a motion last week to move county employees to a bi-weekly payroll schedule, the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners received a petition from S...

Congratulations to this year’s Festival of Lights Parade category winners: • OSUIT AC & Refrigeration - Best Use of Mechanical Movement • Mabrey Bank - Best Use of Costume • Stonebridge Academy - Best...

OSDH seeks access to facilities, records The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) has filed an emergency application for temporary injunction pending a declaratory judgment against the Okmulgee ...

Can you help? The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help provide critical services for Okmulgee County. Alethea Pannell is the new recruitment coordinator for Okmulgee County and is looking ...