“Confidence in an unfaithful man (or any person) in time of trouble is like a broken tooth or a foot out of joint,” (Proverbs 25:17). Ouch! How painful is a jagged tooth piercing the tongue. The first...

Okmulgee Elks Lodge #1822 received a Beacon Grant from the Elks National Foundation, which was utilized to honor residents at Highland Park Manor and Rebold Manor who were veterans or had little famil...

There is an old phrase that many of us use when we have been struggling with something. It goes like this: “Two steps forward and one step back.” That phrase represents the difficulties we sometimes e...

“Jerry, you will need a Faculty Advisor.” I had begun ticking whatever boxes needing ticking in the effort to comply with university protocol for registering a viable campus student organization. The ...

DEAR ABBY: My grandmother and I have lived together for the past 22 years. She raised me from the age of 3. We used to be best friends. However, over the last few years, things have changed. We don’t ...

October 16, 1949 - January 5, 2024 Gerald Lynn Shaw passed away on January 5, 2024, in Hanna at the age of 74. He was born on October 16, 1949, in Tulsa. The family will hold a memorial service on Sat...

Anecia Ann Sakiestewa passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at the age of 52. Anecia was born on October 15, 1971, in Claremore to her parents Yarme and Lorene (Rabbit) Tarpalechee. A public viewing a...

October 25, 1960 - January 9, 2024 Memorial services for Kathy Jean Lewis, a resident of Henryetta, will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah,...

March 21, 1952 - January 10, 2024 Marcus Dewitt Yancey, a resident of Henryetta, died January 10, 2024, in Henryetta at the age of 71. He was born March 21, 1952, in Greenville, S.C. to Roy and Martha...

December 31, 1928 - January 5, 2024 William “Bill” Luther Walcher was born on December 31, 1928, in Upper Darby, Penn. to Earnest Walcher and Lillian (McKnight) Walcher. Family will receive friends at...

February 9, 1938 - December 31, 2023 Cecilia Allen, 85, died Sunday morning, December 31, 2023, in Okmulgee. The Hour of Remembrance for Cecilia will commence Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 11 a.m. at...

Wilma Elsie Rippy passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the age of 103. Wilma was born on November 17, 1920, in Raiford to her parents Oscar and Emma (Riddle) Swearingen. She met the love of her ...

May 25, 1942 - January 6, 2024 Richard Earl Ward, 81, a resident of Claremore, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Claremore. He was born in Henryetta on May 25, 1942, to Flora Lee (Jones) and Felix Wa...

April 20, 1955 - January 8, 2024 Carliss Ezell Pollard, 68, of Morris, died Monday, January 8, 2024, in Tulsa. He was born on April 20, 1955, in Bakersfield, Calif. Funeral services are scheduled for ...

July 2, 1975 - January 8, 2024 Scott Richard Gillin, a devoted husband, loving father and passionate educator, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2024, at the age of 48 in Tulsa. He was born on July...

Randall Jefferson Whitlow of Okmulgee gracefully departed this world to be with our Lord on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 45. Born on Wednesday, May 17, 1978, in Tulsa, Randall was the cheris...

April 23, 1932 - January 5, 2024 LaWana Mae Cunningham, a resident of Henryetta, died January 5, 2024, at the age of 91. Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Rogers Fune...

July 3, 1938 - January 10, 2024 Services are pending for Cleta Darlene Arnhart, 85, of Hanna, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in Norman.

January 24, 1949 - January 5, 2024 Services are pending for Antoinette R. Dickey, 74, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, in Henryetta.

May 11, 1971 - January 9, 2024 Michael Paul Woods died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in Henryetta. He was born on May 11, 1971, in Henryetta. Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, January ...