October 9, 1937 - May 18, 2024Paul Armand Rusher was born October 9, 1937, in Keifer to Arthur and Lovie Rusher. He died May 18, 2024. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at...

November 11, 1948 - May 19, 2024Thomas Eli Schnell, a resident of Okmulgee, formerly of Ajo, Ariz., passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Okmulgee, at the age of 75. He was born on November 11, 1948...

June 29, 1940 - May 15, 2024On Saturday, June 29, 1940, a gorgeous baby girl was born to Oscar Higgs, Sr. and Hattie (Dunn) Higgs in Idabel. Her Dad chose her unique name, Toledo Ann, later to be affe...

Brother Carl Wesley VanMeter, a steadfast servant of Jesus Christ and a resident of rural Weleetka, peacefully entered eternal rest on May 15, 2024, in Henryetta at the age of 91. He was born Tuesday,...

August 19, 1958 - May 14, 2024Joseph C. Hicks, died at his home on May 14, 2024, in Okmulgee at the age of 65. He was born on August 19, 1958, in Fairbanks, Alaska to Bunny “Red” and Barbara (Wood) Hi...

March 6, 1919 - May 19, 2024Bettie Lou Walker, of Franciscan Villa in Broken Arrow, passed away on Sunday morning, May 19, 2024, at 105 years of age. She was born March 6, 1919, in Muskogee to the lat...

July 30, 1933 - May 10, 2024Virginia Marie Johnston (Ussery), of Okmulgee, passed away May 10, 2024, in Tulsa. Virginia was 90 years old, born July 30, 1933, in Vian to Russell Ussery and Bonnie Mae B...

October 20, 1936 - May 19, 2024Rev. Edgar Elic McElhannon, 87, transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Springfield, Mo.Edgar was born near Henryetta on October 20, 1936, to Rev. ...

February 26, 1954 - May 11, 2024Charles Everett Rogers, 70, of Henryetta, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, in Okmulgee. He was born on February 26, 1954, in Bellingham, Wash. to Everett and Jessie ...

April 7, 1950 - May 14, 2024Deacon Wilbur Crisp, age 74, retired from Anchor Glass, a longtime resident of Grayson, died May 14, 2024, in his home, surrounded by family. A Home Going Celebration is sc...

December 23, 1939 - May 20, 2024Services are pending for Essie L. Archer, 84, of Sapulpa, with Integrity Funeral Service. She passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, in Sapulpa.

and He subs in for our turn at bat when we call on Him.So we can wring our hands in despair, worrying ourselves literally sick, or we can stand tall at the plate, point confidently to the outfield, an...

Lighthouse of Hope Evangelistic World Outreach will hold a tent revival May 27 through June 1 at 7 p.m. nightly behind O’Reilly Auto Parts, 309 E. Main Street in Henryetta.Evangelists Jerry and Diana ...

Amos 4:13 - “For lo, he who forms the mountains, and creates the wind, and declares to man what is his thought; who makes the morning darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth - the Lord, the G...

The Bible exhorts all Christians to pray for “all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (I Timothy 2:2).“Dear God: Make everyone a Christian...

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) recently held our annual Tulsa event, and it was a ringing success. Our team organized a viewing of a trailer for a new documentary being produced call...

The VFW Auxiliary to VFW Post 539 and post members (our Veterans) works to teach our youth the skills to become responsible adults through serving our country, communities, veterans, and service membe...

Johnson signed a letter of intent to play golf at St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee.The Henryetta Lady Knight Tennis Team Finished 4th at the Class 4A State Tennis Tournament.-25 Years Ago: Henryett...

Representatives of the Muscogee Nation National Council, College of the Muscogee Nation President Dr. Monte Randall and staff, Okmulgee Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and other community members cele...

Just in time for the hot weather, the Okmulgee Family YMCA outdoor pool officially opens this Friday, May 24, at 12 p.m. Be sure to come into the Y today to get your membership set up so you can join ...