Martha Charlena Dunlap

Obituaries

March 11, 2026

Martha Charlena Dunlap, 92, of Beggs, passed away on March 7, 2026, at 7 a.m. She was born in Hamilton on December 23, 1933, to parents Lovena and Nealy Minyard.

Her viewing will be held on

December 23, 1933 – March 8, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 12-5 p.m. at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home in Beggs, and a graveside service will be held at Salem Cemetery on Monday, March 16, at 10 a.m.

Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Charlena’s Tribute Page at www. mcclendon-winters.com.

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Legislative Forum keeps citizens informed on state issues

March 11, 2026

Community members gathered recently for the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Legislative Forum, held the first Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in the meeting room at Shoney’s. The forum, whi...

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Rep. Fetgatter to not seek reelection

March 11, 2026

House Tribal and External Affairs Leader Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, today announced he will not seek reelection for his final legislative term.First elected to the House in 2016, Fetgatter will...

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EF-3 tornado leaves heartbreak in Beggs

March 11, 2026

In a matter of minutes on the evening of March 6, a powerful tornado tore through the heart of Okmulgee County, leaving behind devastation, heartbreak and loss. Yet in the midst of tragedy, the commun...

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Voter registration deadline is Friday for April elections

March 11, 2026

Friday, March 13, is the last day for eligible residents to apply for voter registration to vote in the April 7 elections.The April election is a multi-entity election, including the following:• Henry...

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Commissioners approve routine business

March 11, 2026

The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners met Monday morning, March 9, for their regular weekly meeting at the Okmulgee County Courthouse, approving a series of routine administrative items wh...

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County Disaster Emergency Proclamation

March 11, 2026

WHEREAS, on March 06, 2026, and continuing, several severe storms containing high winds, hail, torrential rain, and flooding, and tornadoes, having occurred in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, causing known...

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Why did Jesus say, ‘It is finished?’

March 11, 2026

“If I finish my vegetables, I get dessert,” says Caleb, 8. “But Jesus didn’t get dessert. He got a spear in his side.”Caleb’s comparison might sound humorous, but it reminds us that when Jesus said, “...

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100 Years Ago (1926)

March 11, 2026

• The Henryetta Chapter of the Izaak Walton League finalized arrangements for its upcoming St. Patrick’s dance and asked members to return or account for their distributed tickets so a full check-up c...

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What’s It Worth to Me?

March 11, 2026

Romans 6:20-22 - For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome ...

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Tornado damage leaves Beggs Athletics facing unexpected challenges

March 11, 2026

A powerful storm that tore through the community recently has left a difficult challenge for the athletic programs at Beggs Public Schools, after a tornado caused significant damage to the school and ...

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HOROSCOPES

March 11, 2026

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Sometime this week you may discover a hidden talent you didn’t know you have, Aries.Embrace this new aspect of your identity and put it to good use.TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 This is...