Betty Beatrice Huddart

Obituaries

May 30, 2025

January 24, 1946 – May 23, 2025

Betty Huddart, age 79, of Okmulgee, passed away May 23, 2025. She was born to the late Felix and Florence (Palmer) Tiger on January 24, 1946, in Henryetta. The family invites friends and loved ones to a funeral service honoring Betty’s life, which will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025, at Rogers Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be officiated by Rev. A.J. Tiger. Following the service, Betty will be laid to rest at Westlawn Cemetery, with arrangements lovingly made by Rogers Funeral Home.

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City Council approves agenda items

June 20, 2025

The Henryetta City Council met Tuesday evening, June 17, at the Henryetta Civic Center to conduct its regular monthly meeting, where members tackled a full agenda ranging from budget approvals and inf...

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‘Blithe Spirit’ opens tonight

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H-Town Community Theatre is inviting audiences to enjoy an evening of supernatural hilarity with its upcoming production of “Blithe Spirit,” a classic comedy by renowned playwright Noël Coward.Perform...

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HEF launches fundraiser

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The Henryetta Education Foundation (HEF) is giving local residents a chance to win big this Labor Day while supporting a great cause - local teachers and students.As part of its annual fundraiser, HEF...

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James Suiter

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Troy Lynn Brownlee

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OCSO investigates attempted cattle theft in Twin Hills area

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The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) is actively investigating an attempted cattle theft that occurred recently in the Twin Hills area. According to Sheriff Eddy Rice, unknown suspects cut thr...

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Okmulgee’s David White honored with Oklahoma Pecan Grower Award

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Perhaps you’ve heard the expression: “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” It’s certainly true about an unexpected job loss. And it may cause stress over your financial situation...

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Novelist and screenwriter Robert Crais celebrates his birth date on June 20

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Rocky Mountain Race Week roars through Henryetta on 500-mile trek to Tulsa Finale

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The streets of Henryetta rumbled with horsepower earlier this month as competitors in the 2025 Rocky Mountain Race Week made a crucial stop in town during their 8-day cross-country racing adventure. T...