Luó: Dissolving the Works of the Devil 1 John 3:8 says, “He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy...

The more we observe the Scriptures regarding the activities of God’s angels the more we realize how extensive and amazing their ministry is. It is truly a blessing to consider their role in announcing...

Through the years, a small group of faithful people have joined their hearts in faith beginning on Dec. 3, 1933, to impact Okmulgee. This faithful pursuit over the past 90 years was celebrated last Su...

Sunday, Dec. 10 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:50 a.m. Worship Service/Children’s Church Wednesday, Dec. 13 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Food Pantry 7 p.m. Chancel Choir Thursday, Dec. 14 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Food ...

We have officially moved into December and I am now in full on holiday baking mode. For the last several years, I have broken my holiday baking into 4 weeks instead of cramming it all into 4 days. I j...

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I were excited to go on an $11,000 Caribbean cruise. His 22-yearold son was not that enthusiastic. We invited him to join us for dinner, shows or to play games, but the maj...

The Okmulgee Main Street Promotions Committee held a Family Downtown Weekend featuring breakfast with Santa, a free movie at the Orpheum, downtown caroling and Okmulgee’s Festival of Lights Christmas ...

As a boy growing up, there were many things I hoped for, especially around Christmas. I Love Lucy was a favorite TV program at the time. Following the family of Lucy, Desi, and children was an excitin...

We know of people who opt to change their proper name. Visiting the United Kingdom, I am sometimes tempted to tweak my surname. Hardly any of our British friends would think it a compliment being call...

June 24, 1962 - December 3, 2023 Gary Bardin, 61, of Dewar, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Henryetta. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at Dewar United Pent...

February 21, 1946 - December 6, 2023 Services are pending for Diane Evans, 77, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Henryetta.

Brandi Nicole Banks, 43, died Wednesday morning, December 6, 2023, in Dallas, Texas. Service arrangements are pending with the Okmulgee April 13, 1980 - December 6, 2023 Chapel of the Keith D. Biglow ...

March 12, 1952 - December 7, 2023 Services are pending for Dana Ruth Evans, 77, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in Henryetta.

August 25, 1945 - December 3, 2023 Barbara Jean Campbell Shatswell, 78, of Hanna, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home. Barbara was born August 25, 1945, in Cordell, the daughter of Eules...

August 27, 1942 - December 3, 2023 Madeleine D. Blackwell, resident of Okmulgee, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 81 years of age. She was born August 27, 1942, in Los Angeles, Calif. to the l...

Lorena “Marina Kay” Moss, 73, departed from this life on Thursday, November 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born Wednesday, January 11, 1950, in Okmulgee. Kay loved camping, fishing, birds...

Mary Ellen Southwick went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2023, at the age of 79. She was born October 30, 1944, in Okemah to Edward and Gladys Pelky. Mary was an RNA at Okm...

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

November 18, 1984 - November 27, 2023 Bryan Keith Bell, a resident of Mounds, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at 39 years of age. He was born November 18, 1984, in Claremore to Michael Patrick ...

November 28, 2023 Lloyd Felton of Glenpool passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Arrangements are pending with McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs.