Doris Marie Barber

Obituaries

November 13, 2024

Doris Marie Barber

August 31, 1939 – November 5, 2024

Doris Marie Barber, 85, died November 5, 2024, in Edmond. Funeral service will be Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Okmulgee. Rev. Dr. Douglas Currington is the gracious host, and Bishop Calvin B. Johnson, Pastor of Gates of Refuge, Tulsa, will officiate. Burial will follow at Okmulgee Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Chapel of Peace of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee on Friday from 12-6 p.m.

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Schulter teen publishes poetry collection

December 13, 2024

Koby Watford, a junior at Schulter High School, has published his debut poetry collection, “That Little Voice,” which is now available on Amazon. The book dives into the complex themes of self-doubt, ...

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Entertainment planned for Mistletoe Market

December 13, 2024

Marcus Whitworth, Sr. is delighted to sing from 6:30-7 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Mistletoe Market, located at the corner of 6th & Trudgeon in Henryetta. This site and event are sponsored by ...

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Congratulatory Posters Delivered to Dewar Schools

December 13, 2024

Dewar Football Coach Josh Been is pictured with Denise Frost of the Okmulgee Times & Henryetta Free-Lance as she delivered congratulatory posters to the school celebrating their win and showing the su...

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HPS hires new personnel

December 13, 2024

The Henryetta Public School Board convened on Monday, for its regular meeting at the Board of Education office. All agenda items were approved during the session, including the appointment of new staf...

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Community Christmas dinner approaches

December 13, 2024

The Henryetta Civic Center will again be busy with the 8th annual Community-Wide Christmas Dinner on Friday, Dec. 20. This free holiday event is open to all members of the community, and everyone is i...

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American Exchange Bank Honors Employees with Service Awards

December 13, 2024

American Exchange Bank recently recognized several employees with Service Awards. AEB President Keith Hare presented awards to the following staff members: Stacey Blanchett, Sr. Vice President, 10 yea...

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County hears presentation on alternative insurance

December 13, 2024

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Monday, first hearing public input from Globe Life Insurance Agent Jacob Lakeman. Lakeman briefly presented an alternative i...

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Beggs Jingle Bells Day, Christmas parade on tap tomorrow

December 13, 2024

For those wanting a little bit of holiday magic in the daytime, Beggs will hold their annual parade Saturday at 11 a.m. Those wishing to enter should email atchamber23@gmail. com to sign up and for in...

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VFW to hold Old-Fashion Christmas

December 13, 2024

The Auxiliary of VFW Post 539 will hold an Old-Fashion Christmas Saturday, Dec. 14. Bring your kid to join in making a craft or two, play lots of fun games, participate in rock painting, cake-walk to ...

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Living Nativity Scene Featured at Henryetta Hallmark Christmas

December 13, 2024

This Living Nativity scene, provided by the Henryetta Nazarene Church, was featured last Saturday night during the Henryetta Hallmark Christmas event. The actors included Savanah Smallwood (Mary), Jer...

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Luv Ford Athlete of the Week

December 13, 2024

Fresh off a State Championship win are Coach Josh Been and Ben Atoigue, Athlete of the Week from Dewar High School. Making the presentation is Missy Nash of Luv Ford of Henryetta.