Lucy Leona Moore

Obituaries

October 17, 2025

Lucy Leona Moore

September 10, 1953 – September 13, 2025

Lucy Leona Moore was born on Sept, 1953, Okmulgee, into a large Creek Indian family.

A graveside service will be held at Morris Cemetery on October 20, 2025, at 11 a.m. Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Lucy’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon-winters.com.

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Henryetta track, XC launch raffle

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The Henryetta cross country and track programs are rolling into the holiday season with a fun community fundraiser.A Bicycle & Helmet Raffle is currently underway designed to help support student-athl...

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Filing period ends today

December 3, 2025

The filing period ends today at 5 p.m. for residents interested in serving on county school board posts. Prospective candidates must complete and submit a Declaration of Candidacy, along with a Voter ...

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Commissioners handle brief agenda in weekly session

December 3, 2025

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular session Monday, addressing a slate of routine items ranging from officers’ reports to utility permits, employee forms and blanket ...

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Christmas on the Square arrives

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Downtown Okmulgee is about to transform into a winter wonderland like never before. After months of planning, collaboration and hands-on creativity, Okmulgee Main Street and the Okmulgee Chamber of Co...

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The energy in Dewar is building by the hour, as the defending State Champion Dragons gear up for their return to the OSSAA Class B-I State Finals this Thursday night in Edmond. With excitement sweepin...

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The Okmulgee County Criminal Justice Authority (OCCJA) continued one of its most meaningful traditions last week, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Lunch and bringing together a broad network of county ...

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Okmulgee is gearing up for a thrilling weekend on the mats as the Gary McKee Bulldog Classic returns to town Dec. 5-6, bringing together junior high and high school wrestlers from across Oklahoma for ...

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OICA expresses thanks for Child Advocacy Award winners

December 3, 2025

As we just celebrated Thanksgiving, I would be remiss to not express appreciation for those who work tirelessly for the youth of our state.Each year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) p...