Legal postings for July 2, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
FORUM LAND COMPANY, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
SPESS OIL COMPANY, INC.; ET AL,
Defendants
Case No. CV-2026-17
SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE
STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:
JAN YEATMAN KENNEDY; LEE “RED” ARCHER, OR IF ANY BE DECEASED, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS THEREOF; F.S.K. COMPANY; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF KATHLEEN MARIE COLDWELL BLANDFORD, DECEASED; AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF VIRGINIA LEE SCHIFFER, DECEASED
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 10th day of April 2026, Forum Land Company, LLC filed a Petition in the District Court of Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CV-2026-17, which action is pending in said cause in said Court at the date hereof. This action alleges that defendants claim an interest in and to the surface estate located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma whose legal description is as follows:
S/2 SW/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 07 EAST, OKFUSKEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
Plaintiffs seek to partition said lands.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have been sued in this action and must answer the Petition filed by plaintiffs on or before the 10th day of August 2026, or the allegations contained in said Petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered in favor of plaintiffs.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL THIS 3rd day of June 2026.
Sherri Foreman,
Okfuskee County Court Clerk
Jennifer S. Friesen OBA No. 21355
6608 North Western Avenue, No. 609
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116
(405) 775-0031
Attorney for Plaintiff
Thursday, June 18, 25, and July 2, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
FORUM LAND COMPANY, LLC,
Plaintiff,
vs.
SPESS OIL COMPANY, INC.; ET AL,
Defendants
Case No. CV-2026-18
SERVICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE
STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO:
WILLIAM ROBERT MELLEN, TRUSTEE OF THE WILLIAM ROBERT MELLEN REVOCABLE TRUST DATED APRIL 2, 2004; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF N. V. LEONARD, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF KATHLEEN MARIE COLDWELL BLANDFORD, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF VIRGINIA LEE SCHIFFER, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF CHARLOTTE KOEN, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF MARY GAIL KOEN, DECEASED; THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF WILLIAM J. BLOCK A/K/A WM. J. BLOCK, DECEASED; AND THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS OF ANN BLOCK POWELL, DECEASED
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 13th day of April 2026, Forum Land Company, LLC filed a Petition in the District Court of Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma, in Case No. CV-2026-18, which action is pending in said cause in said Court at the date hereof. This action alleges that defendants claim an interest in and to the surface estate located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma whose legal description is as follows:
W/2 NW/4 and SE/4 NW/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 13 NORTH, RANGE 07 EAST, OKFUSKEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA.
Plaintiffs seek to partition said lands.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have been sued in this action and must answer the Petition filed by plaintiffs on or before the 10th day of August 2026, or the allegations contained in said Petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered in favor of plaintiffs.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL THIS 3rd day of June 2026.
Sherri Foreman,
Okfuskee County Court Clerk
Jennifer S. Friesen OBA No. 21355
6608 North Western Avenue, No. 609
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116
(405) 775-0031
Attorney for Plaintiff
Thursday, June 18, 25, and July 2, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
BANCFIRST,
Plaintiff,
vs.
WENONAH S. RUST; AND JUDY L WOODMANCY (DECEASED) AND IN REM RE: HER, UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS, HEIRS AND ASSIGNS,
Defendants.
Case No. CJ-2026-45
Judge Parish
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
To the above-named Defendant:
JUDY LYNN WOODMANCY (DECEASED)
AND IN REM RE: HER UNKNOWN SUCCESSORS, HEIRS AND ASSIGNS
1008 S. Miles Avenue
El Reno, Oklahoma 73063
You are hereby notified that an action has been filed in the District Court of Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma, Case No. CJ-2026-45, styled “BancFirst, Plaintiff v. Wenonah S. Rust; and Judy L. Woodmancy (Deceased) and in rem: her unknown successors, heirs and assigns”. The action alleges that Defendant, Judy L. Woodmancy (Deceased) and in rem re: her unknown successors, heirs and assigns is indebted to BancFirst in the total amount of $66,231.46 as of June 2, 2026, along with BancFirst seeking recovery of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Regular Cab Work Truck 4.3L V6, VIN 1GCNCNEH3HZ378684; and 2018 FORD F-450 Super Duty, Crew Cab Lariat 4WD DRW 6.7L V-8 T-DIESEL, VIN 1FT8W4DT3JEB67101. The property located at 1008 S. Miles Avenue, El Reno, Oklahoma 73063, may be affected by this action.
You and/or your unknown successors are hereby notified that you have been sued in this action and must answer the Petition filed by BancFirst on or before August 14, 2026, or the facts contained in said Petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered in favor of BancFirst.
Issued June 16, 2026.
SHERRI FOREMAN,
COURT CLERK
By: /s/ Elijah Harelson
Deputy Court Clerk
(SEAL)
Attorney for Plaintiff:
Randy G. Gordon, OBA # 32583
STUART & CLOVER, P.L.L.C.
130 North Broadway Avenue, Suite 100
Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801
Telephone: (405) 275 – 0700
Facsimile: (405) 275 – 6805
[email protected]
Thursday, June 25, July 2 and 9, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
Prepared by: OBA# 3746
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matterr of the Estate of Elmer Edward Montgomery, Deceased.
No. PB-2026-10
NOTICE OF HEARING FINAL ACCOUNT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF HEIRS AND FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT, DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given that Robin York, Personal Representative of the Estate of Elmer Edward Montgomery, deceased, having filed in this Court her final account of the administration of said estate and her petition for determination of heirs, for final settlement and distribution of said Estate and for final discharge of said Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been fixed by the Associate District Judge of said Court for July 28, 2026, at 9:30 o’clock A.M., in the Courtroom of said Court, at the Okfuskee County District Courthouse, 209 North 3rd, Okemah, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said Estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the said account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of said Elmer Edward Montgomery, deceased, determined, said estate distributed, and the Personal Representative discharged.
WITNESS my hand this 17th day of June, 2026.
/S/ Maxey P. Reilly
Maxey P. Reilly
Associate District Judge
LOEFFLER, ALLEN & HAM
Keith Ham, OBA# 3746
P. O. Box 567
Bristow, Oklahoma 74010
(918) 367-3331
Attorneys For Personal Representative
email: [email protected]
Thursday, June 25 and July 2, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERTA MILLER EDWARDS DECEASED.
NO. PB-2026-6
AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All persons having claims against ROBERTA MILLER EDWARDS, Deceased, are required to present the same with the necessary supporting documents to WILLIAM J. SKEPNEK, Personal Representative, at the offices of Rosell & Love, PLLC, Attention, Shannon E. Pearson, 101 N. Robinson Avenue, Corporate Tower, Suite 700, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102, on or before the following presentment date: August 18, 2026, or the same will be forever barred.
DATED this 15th day of June 2026.
/s/ William J Skepnek
WILLIAM J. SKEPNEK,
Personal Representative of the Estate of ROBERTA MILLER EDWARDS, Deceased
/s/ Shannon E Pearson
Shannon E. Pearson, OBA No. 32097
Sally Ketchum Edwards, OBA No. 9419
Rosell & Love, PLLC
101 North Robinson Avenue
Suite 700 – Corporate Tower
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102
Telephone: (405) 702-0888
Facsimile: (405) 601-8751
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Attorneys for Personal Representative
Thursday, June 25 and July 2, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Thlopthlocco Tribal Town
Childcare Facility Completion Project
109009 N. 3830 Rd.,
Okemah, OK 74859
Thlopthlocco Tribal Town is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the completion of a partially constructed childcare facility located in Okemah, Oklahoma. The project includes completion of all construction necessary to deliver a fully operational, code-compliant childcare facility, including roofing, exterior finishes, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, interior finishes, life safety systems, and associated site work. Qualified contractors must provide: Detailed pricing breakdown; Estimated project timeline; Proof of licensing and insurance; Relevant commercial or childcare construction experience. A mandatory site visit will be scheduled prior to bid submission. Contractors are responsible for verifying all existing conditions and dimensions. Native American, Indian-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. Native preference will be applied in accordance with Tribal and applicable federal requirements. Thlopthlocco Tribal Town reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For bid packets, site visit information, and submission requirements, contact:
Charles Woods, Project Manager @ 918-560-6198 or [email protected]
Thursday, June 25, July 2 and 9, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR
OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
JEANNIE SUE BAKER,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2025-16
Hon. Maxey P. Reilly
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL REPORT
AND FINAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Jeannie Sue Baker, deceased, that on the 16th day of June, 2026 that Gerald Wayne Baker, Jr., the Personal Representative of the Estate of Jeannie Sue Baker, filed in the District Court of Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma, a Petition for Order Allowing Final Report and Final Account and Petition for Final Decree of Distribution and Discharge.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court made on the 22nd day of June, 2026, notice is hereby given that the Petition will be heard before the Honorable Judge Maxey P. Reilly, in the District Court of Okfuskee County in Okemah, Oklahoma on the 21st day of July, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
Dated this 22nd day of June, 2026.
/s/ Maxey Reilly
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY:
Sara M. Schmook, OBA #31216
THE SCHMOOK LAW FIRM
2930 South Yale Avenue,
Suite B
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114
TEL: (918) 600-1925
FAX: (918) 513-6724
[email protected]
Thursday, July 2 and 9, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR
OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF:
GERALD WAYNE BAKER, SR.,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2025-17
Hon. Maxey P. Reilly
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL REPORT
AND FINAL ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION AND DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Gerald Wayne Baker, Sr., deceased, that on the 16th day of June, 2026 that Gerald Wayne Baker, Jr., the Personal Representative of the Estate of Gerald Wayne Baker, Sr., filed in the District Court of Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma, a Petition for Order Allowing Final Report and Final Account and Petition for Final Decree of Distribution and Discharge.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court made on the 22nd day of June, 2026, notice is hereby given that the Petition will be heard before the Honorable Judge Maxey P. Reilly, in the District Court of Okfuskee County in Okemah, Oklahoma on the 21st day of July, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
Dated this 22nd day of June, 2026.
/s/ Maxey Reilly
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
PREPARED AND SUBMITTED BY:
Sara M. Schmook, OBA #31216
THE SCHMOOK LAW FIRM
2930 South Yale Avenue,
Suite B
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114
TEL: (918) 600-1925
FAX: (918) 513-6724
[email protected]
Thursday, July 2 and 9, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
IN AND FOR
OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN SAMUEL BURDGE, Deceased.
Case No.: PB-2026-19
AMENDED NOTICE TO CREDITORS
All creditors having claims against JOHN SAMUEL BURDGE, deceased, are required to present the same with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each Representative at the law office of Wm. Bailey Cook, III, 1312 Cradduck Rd., P. O. Box 1391, Ada, Oklahoma, 74820, on or before the following presentment date:
August 23, 2026,
or the same will be forever barred, pursuant to O.S. 58 §333.
DATED this 23rd day of June, 2026.
Wm. Bailey Cook, III, P.C.
By: /s/ Wm. Bailey Cook, III
Wm. Bailey Cook, III,
OBA# 13642
Attorney for Petitioner
1312 Cradduck Rd.,
P.O. Box 1391
Ada, OK 74820
TEL: 580/436-1828
FAX: 580/436-4737
Email: [email protected]
Thursday, July 2 and 9, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO SELL COUNTY PROPERTY
ACQUIRED AT RESALE
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the receipt of bid, that I, Lori Coplin County Treasurer of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, will on the 20 day of July, 2026, beginning at 2:00 pm at my office in Okemah, Oklahoma sell separately the hereinafter described tracts, parcels, or lots of land, all situated in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma and heretofore acquired by said county at the resale authorized by 68 O.S. § 3125. Following the description of each property separately offered for sale is the name of the bidder and the amount bid as follows:
Description
Lots 20 & 21 Block 2, Weleetka City
Bidder
Stepheni E. Crawley
Amount Bid
$10.00
The said properties will be separately sold to the highest competitive bidder, for cash in hand, or to the original bidder at the amount bid if there be no higher bid offered, subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners. The apportioned cost of advertisement and other expense incident to the said sale shall be paid by the purchaser, in addition to the amount bid upon said properties.
Witness my hand this 23 day of June, 2026.
/s/ Lori Coplin
County Treasurer
6-23-2026
Date
Thursday, July 2, 9, and 16, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN AND FOR
OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF TERESA A. VANCE, DECEASED.
No. PB-2026-21
NOTICE OF HEARING PETITION FOR LETTERS
OF ADMINISTRATION, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN AND CREDITORS OF SAID DECEDENT: TERESA A. VANCE
You are hereby notified that T’Lisa Eddy has applied for the issuance of Letters of Administration in said estate and that Petitioner be appointed Personal Representative of said estate, and that the heirs of deceased be judicially determined.
Said Petition for Letters of Administration, Appointment of Personal Representative and Determination of Heirship will be heard before this Court in the District Courtroom of the Okfuskee County Courthouse, Okemah, Oklahoma, on the 14th day of July, 2026. at 9:30 A.M. before the Honorable Judge Reilly when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
WITNESS MY HAND this 16 day of June 2026.
/s/ Maxey Reilly
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
Prepared and Submitted by:
WILLIAM R. TOMLINSON, OBA #34811
EASLEY & EASLEY, PLLC
400 West 4th Street;
P.O. Box 1349
Claremore, OK 74017
P: (918) 923-3383
F: (918) 923-3363
[email protected]
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT
IN AND FOR
OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
Jack W. Canada
Plaintiff
-vs-
Tiffany A. Canada
Defendant
Case No. FD-26-10
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
The State of Oklahoma to Tiffany A. Canada
Take notice that you have been sued for divorce in the above-named court, by the Plaintiff. The petition alleges that you have been separated from the Plaintiff and that a state of incompatibility exists between you and the Plaintiff. The petition requests that the court award each party their personal effects, which have been previously separated, and further requests the court to award the Plaintiff such property and personal effects being stored pending his release for ODOC custody.
You must answer said petition on or before the 20th day of July, 2026, or said petition will be taken as true and judgement will be rendered for the Plaintiff granting him a Decree of Divorce and his individual personal effects and property.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said court the 26th day of May, 2026.
/s/ Lawrence W. Parish
LAWRENCE W. PARISH
By: /s/ Tamara Ragsdale
Deputy
Thursday, July 2, 9, and 16, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
No. CV-2026-30
THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO: The Defendants.
The unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, grantees, successors, and assigns of Helen C. Mazzo, Deceased. (“The Defendants”).
You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CV-2026-30, wherein Sophia Lynne Arndt and Michael Anthony Mazzo are the Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs allege that they are the owners of the undivided one-fourth (1/4) interest in the following described real property formerly owned by Helen C. Mazzo, Deceased:
The Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE/4 OF NE/4) of Section Eleven (11), Township Eleven (11) North, Range Eleven (11) East of the Indian Base and Meridian, Okfuskee County, State of Oklahoma.
Plaintiffs further allege that Defendants may claim some right, title, estate, lien, or interest in and to said one-fourth (1/4) interest adverse to Plaintiffs and seek a judgment determining that Defendants have no right, title, estate, lien, or interest therein and quieting title to said interest in Plaintiffs.
That said Defendants are further notified that unless you answer the Petition of the Plaintiffs on or before the 28th day of August, 2026, the allegations of the Petition will be taken as true and judgment will be rendered adjudging Plaintiffs to be the owners of the one-fourth (1/4) interest formerly owned by Helen C. Mazzo, deceased, and quieting title thereto in Plaintiffs.
Witness, my hand this 29 day of June, 2026.
SHERRI FOREMAN,
COURT CLERK
By: /s/ Tamara Ragsdale
Deputy
/s/Odell Campbell
ODELL D. CAMPBELL, OBA #16626
THE CAMPBELL LAW FIRM, PLLC
4920 N. Meridian Ave., Suite C
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
Tel: 405-942-0900
[email protected]
ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS
Thursday, July 2, 9, and 16, 2026
Okemah News Leader
LEGAL NOTICE
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session in the office of the Board of County Commissioners on June 22, 2026, with the following members present: James Yandell, Chairman; Randy Stubblefield, Vice-Chairman; Mike Yocham, Member; Teresa Harelson, County Clerk.
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Yandell with the flag salute.
Roll call was taken and a quorum declared.
The Board reviewed the minutes from the prior meetings. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the minutes of June 15, 2026. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board opened and reviewed bids for Bid #7 (6 Mth. Bids) from various vendors. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to table the bids until Monday, June 29, 2026 to allow time to review the bid tabulations. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Safety/Emergency Management Director George Jones was traveling the County documenting storm damage.
Acting Sheriff Amber Gaskins advised the Board that there was nothing new to report, it was business as usual and things were moving right along. General discussion with no action taken.
The Board reviewed check #181662 from City of Laurel v Cintas Settlement Fund in the amount of $251.54. Motion made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to accept the check to be deposited by the Co Treasurer to General Gov M&O Fund. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye: Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Officers’ Monthly Reports for May 2026. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the Monthly Reports as follows: Election Bd $15,827. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed Transfer of Appropriations from Election Board – $100 from PT fund to M&O fund for cost of disposal after 24-month retention period. Motion made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve Transfer. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed a Resolution to Execute the Agreement Establishing the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma Self-Insured Group. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the Resolution. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Intent to Participate in ACCO-SIG (Property/Liability) for FY 2026-2027in the amount of $328,960. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the Intent to Participate. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye Yandell -Aye.
The Board reviewed a Solid Waste Request Form for FY 2027. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Form. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Fulmer Sill notice concerning an Opioid Appeal Notification. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to send Notice of no intent to appeal to participate. Motion carried. Votes: Yandell -Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye.
The Board reviewed Blanket Purchase Orders for June 22, 2026 as follows: Pontotoc $3625 D#1-Grvl; Kyle Stone $7800 D#1-Haul; Pontotoc $3625 D#3-Grvl. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the BPOs. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the list of Claims to be paid for items purchased. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the following Claims:
CBRI: 25 FARROW $13,880.00 JOB CH Maint-ST: 81 AMAZON $54.99 SUPP 82 SOWDER, MORRIS $165.00 JOB Ext-ST: 133 OSU $6,666.66 P/R 134 BROWN, ANTHONY $120.00 SRVC 135 BROWN, ANTHONY $340.00 JOB 136 CINTAS $50.00 JOB 137 AT&T $68.74 SRVC 138 AT&T $359.09 SRVC Fair-ST: 296 PSO $239.26 SRVC 297 AT&T $84.06 SRVC General: 1136 FLEETCOR $1,333.70 FUEL 1137 XEROX $210.45 LEASE 1138 JD OASIS $16,947.00 JOB 1139 XEROX $230.21 LEASE 1140 OSBORNS $200.00 JOB General-ST: 551 ONL $552.74 PUB 552 FLEETCOR $303.59 FUEL 553 DICKEYS $55.95 JOB 554 XEROX $78.81 LEASE 555 AT&T $68.74 SRVC 556 AT&T $52.43 SRVC Health: 180 FOX, DANA $252.30 TRVL 181 LANGE, JAMES $68.51 TRVL 182 STANDLEY $282.08 LEASE 183 AT&T $2,731.71 SRVC Highway: 2350 STEWARTS $63.00 PRTS 2351 OKEMAH HARDWARE $21.78 PRTS 2352 CLARK, KEVIN $500.00 JOB 2353 OKEMAH HARDWARE $297.00 SUPP 2354 STEWARTS $319.92 PRTS 2355 OKEMAH HARDWARE $31.35 SUPP 2356 ONL $86.86 PUB 2357 OG&E $315.24 SRVC 2358 AT&T $87.92 SRVC 2359 XEROX $50.60 RNTL 2360 WHAT BUGS YA $125.00 SRVC 2361 AT&T $87.92 SRVC 2362 L&L $6,675.00 FUEL 2363 OTA $13.03 SUPP 2364 PONTOTOC $14,495.12 GRVL 2365 OKEMAH HARDWARE $81.96 SUPP 2366 EUREKA $4.99 SRVC 2367 AMAZON $159.30 SUPP 2368 ABERCROMBIE $1,330.00 SUPP 2369 SOWDER, MORRIS $345.00 JOB 2370 MABREY $626.99 LEASE Infrastructure P3: 11 SANDERS TRUCKING $30,469.49 JOB Svc Fee: 674 DELL ROMAINE $1,875.00 SUPP 675 CHARM-TEX $31.45 SUPP SR Cit-ST: 99 OG&E $281.73 SRVC 100 PSO $269.96 SRVC.
Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to enter Executive Session at 9:45 a.m. pursuant to Title 25 O.S. § 307(B)(1) to discuss the appointment of a Sheriff. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to reconvene in regular session at 10:11 a.m. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Chairman Yandell announced that no action was taken in executive session.
The Board reviewed Resolution #26-34 to appoint a County Sheriff effective June 22, 2026. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to appoint Amber Gaskins as Sheriff. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye Yandell-Aye.
Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to adjourn at 10:14 a.m. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Board of County Commissioners
Okfuskee County
Attest:
Teresa Harelson,
County Clerk
James Yandell,
Chairman
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Okemah News Leader