Sidney Lampkins

Obituaries

April 18, 2025

Sidney Lampkins

November 19, 1940 – March 15, 2025

Sydney “Char” Charlene Lampkins Char was born on November 19, 1940, to Opal and Charles Adams. She passed on March 15, 2025 at the age of 85.

Gary Kelley’s Add’Vantage Funeral Services is handling Char’s cremation. Her ashes will be laid to rest alongside her parents.

Per Char’s wishes, the family is not planning a funeral service.

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OCEM Report

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May 14, 2025

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Correction:

May 14, 2025

In the Wednesday, May 7, edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, Christa Johnson was incorrectly named as Dr. Leslie Johnson of CREOKS in the County Commissioners article. Christa Johnson is actually the...