Karen Louise Howk

Obituaries

October 10, 2025

Karen Louise Howk

January 14, 1948 – October 7, 2025

Karen Louise Howk, a resident of Henryetta, passed away on October 7, 2025, at the age of

77. She was born January 14, 1948, to Phillip and Mildred (Vassaur) Lomax. Services are pending with Rogers Funeral Home of Henryetta.

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Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) announced that customers will see reduced electric bills beginning this month due to a decline in natural gas prices. The company said the average residential ...

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Henryetta FFA launches Thanksgiving Food Drive

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