Services are pending for Vernon Leroy Long, 96, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. HeJanuary 7, 2025passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Henryetta.

June 18, 1939 - December 29, 2024Levertha Bird Walker, age 85, homemaker and longtime resident of Sapulpa, died December 29, 2024, in Ascension St. John Hospital in Sapulpa surrounded by family.Funera...

June 21, 1952 - January 4, 2025Teri Madelynne Garner, 72, was born June 21, 1952, in Muskogee, the daughter of Frank Warren Lake and Sandra Madelynne (Wofford) Lake. She passed away Saturday, January ...

July 17, 1948 - December 31, 2024Randall Dean “Randy” White, lifelong Twin Hills resident, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 76 years of age. He was born July 17, 1948, the only child of Walt...

March 26, 1939 - January 2, 2025Donna Ruth (Smith) Gunter, an Okmulgee resident, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Tulsa. She was 85 years of age. Donna was born Sunday, March 26, 1939, in Okm...

March 15, 1946 - January 3, 2025Myrle Dean “Deanie” Durbin, a resident of Dewar, died Friday, January 3, 2025, in Hanna at the age of 78. Born on March 15, 1946, in Pittsburg County, she was the daugh...

November 24, 1928 - January 2, 2025Nora Factor, a resident of Henryetta, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, January2, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Nora was born November 24, 1928, in...

March 8, 1953 - December 23, 2024Roney L. Wilson was born on March 8, 1953, in Okmulgee to James E. and Estella (Drew) Wilson. He passed away December 23, 2024.Mr. Roney Lee Wilson, after 69 years, tr...

Some say that deaths occur in “threes,” and for Oklahomans that was truly the case last week with a trio of remarkable individuals who each had an impact on those in their circle of life.Former U.S. P...

As 2024 comes to a close, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections reflects on a transformative year marked by innovation, collaboration and measurable success. From enhancing safety and rehabilitation ...

The Henryetta Knights suffered a close 46-42 loss versus Okemah Panthers last Friday.Henryetta’s Skylar Greenhaw put up 16 points against the Panthers.The game was tied at 18 when Okemah went on a 7-p...

It was an exciting home opener for the Dewar Dragons and Lady Dragons as they made quick work of dispatching visiting Maud last Friday. The Dragons beat Maud 62-29, with Skelly Taylor (above) having t...

Okmulgee Boys (5-4)• Okmulgee 66, Vian 39 - W --- Okmulgee Girls (1-7)• Okmulgee 41, Vian 52 - L Okmulgee traveled to Catoosa Tuesday to take on the Class 4A Indians.--- Dewar Boys (8-0)• Dewar 62, Ma...

Lots of county teams will see tournament action this week. Local schools will participate in the following tournaments:• Okmulgee @ Locust Grove• Dewar @ Depew • Henryetta @ Home• Beggs @ Henryetta• W...

On December 31, 2024, the Norman A. Cullen Post 85 American Legion in Henryetta hosted a 100th birthday of Billy Gene “Bill” Conaster, a true American hero and cherished member of the Henryetta commun...

Several Okmulgee County officers were sworn in Thursday morning by District Judge Pandee Ramirez in a ceremony. Above, Eddy Rice signs documents witnessed by Judge Pandee Ramirez as being sworn in as ...

The Henryetta Free-Lance is issuing a final call for nominations for the coveted Henryettan of the Year award, honoring those who have dedicated their time, talent and efforts to make Henryetta a stro...

The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners held their final regular meeting of the year, taking time during and after the session to recognize outgoing Commissioner David Walker, who was supported by ...

Lunch: Hamburger, French Fries Tuesday: Breakfast: Sausage & Biscuit Lunch: Chicken Strip, French Fries Wednesday: Breakfast: Donuts Lunch: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, White Gravy, Green Beans & R...

In the latest release of the Federal Communication Commission’s internet service data, Oklahoma ranked 4th in the country for reducing the number of homes and businesses without internet. Through our ...