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Obituaries
January 30, 2026
Michael Anthony Leybas, Sr.

October 12, 1956 – January 27, 2026

Michael A. Leybas, Sr. passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Tulsa at 69 years of age. He was born October 12, 1956, in Henryetta to Lillian George Leybas and Bennie Leos Leybas.

Viewing will be held February 2, 2026, from 12-5 p.m. at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. February 3, 2026, at Newton Methodist Church in Okmulgee.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.

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Voters across Okmulgee County went to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 10, deciding a municipal race in the City of Okmulgee and approving two school bond issues that will fund major improvements for local stu...
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Pet Calendar Contest Fetches $1,559 for Humane Society
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Denise Frost and Tammy Shoemaker of the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance present a check for $1,559 to OKCO Humane Society Board President Aimee Robinson, Executive Board Members and Treasurer ...
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