Legal postings for July 9, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE DISTRICT COURT
OF OKFUSKEE COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KEVIN JONES,
DECEASED.
Case No. PB-2026-22
COMBINED ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION
Notice is hereby given that Erica Jones has filed a Petition in this Court requesting Letters of Administration to be issued to her upon the Estate of Kevin Jones, deceased, requesting the Court determine the identity of all heirs at law of the decedent.
IT IS ORDERED that said Petition be and hereby is set for hearing on the 14th day of July, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at Courtroom No. 2 of the Honorable Maxey P. Reilly in the Okfuskee County Courthouse in the City of Okemah, County of Okfuskee, State of Oklahoma.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that notice of said hearing be given by mailing copies of such notice to all of the heirs, legatees, and devises of said decedent, postage prepaid, at their last known place of residence not less than ten (10) days prior to the date of said hearing, as now provided by law.
Dated this 22nd day of June, 2026.
HON. MAXEY P. REILLY
JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT
Thursday, July 9, 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
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
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
I. Civil Rights, Equal opportunity (sec. 504)
II. AHERA, Asbestos free
III. Drug free environment
IV. FERPA, Student Directory Information/Confidential Information (5.4)
V. ADA, Non-discrimination of basis of disability (sec. 35.107)
PUBLIC NOTICE I:
Wes Watkins TC, District No. 25 is in compliance with federal laws and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex/gender, age, disability or veteran status. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding 504 and Title IX policies: Merida Tomb, Counselor, [email protected], Building 100: Student Services, 7892 Hwy 9, Wetumka, OK, 74883, 405-452-1218. For special accommodations, contact Merida Tomb, 48 hours prior to the beginning of class. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on race, color, and national origin)
Merida Tomb, Counselor
Office Address:
7892 Hwy 9, Wetumka, OK 74883
Phone Number:
405-452-1218
Email address:
[email protected]
Section 504/Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on disability)
Merida Tomb, Counselor
Office Address:
7892 Hwy 9, Wetumka, OK 74883
Phone Number:
405-452-1218
Email Address:
[email protected]
Title IX Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity)
Merida Tomb, Counselor
Office Address:
7892 Hwy 9, Wetumka, OK 74883
Phone Number:
405-452-1218
Email Address:
[email protected]
Age Act Coordinator (for questions or complaints based on age)
Bert Robison, WED Coordinator
Office Address:
7892 Hwy 9, Wetumka, OK 74883
Phone Number:
405-452-1253
Email Address:
[email protected]
Days/hours Available: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This notice is available in large print, on audio tape and in Braille.
PUBLIC NOTICE II:
To all area students, parents, staff, employees, and temporary workpersons entering our campus. In accordance with Federal Regulations concerning asbestos, Wes Watkins Technology Center’s board of education has employed a consultant to formulate an asbestos management plan in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Asbestos is a known potential health hazard. No Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) have been found in any of our buildings on the main campus. Wes Watkins Technology Center is notifying the public that all its buildings are asbestos free and comply with AHERA. A copy of the AHERA Management Plan is available for inspection at the technology center.
PUBLIC NOTICE III:
It is the policy of the Board of Education of Wes Watkins Technology Center District 25 that all students and employees must cooperate in maintaining a drug-free environment.
Students and employees, who possess, use or distribute illicit drugs, including anabolic steroids or alcohol, shall be subject to disciplinary actions. In addition to suspension, expulsion and/or termination, students and employees are subject to referral for prosecution under applicable laws. Any employee convicted of any criminal drug statute must notify the employer of such convictions within five days.
Chemical dependency is a contagious, progressive disease that does not disappear on its own accord. Any student or employee of the WWTC district who believes that he or she may have a problem with drug abuse may be referred to appropriate local agencies for counseling, treatment or rehabilitation. For further information, refer to the school counselor.
PUBLIC NOTICE IV:
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act requires that Wes Watkins Technology Center, with certain exceptions, obtain your written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information from your or your minor child’s education records. However, the Technology Center may disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless you have advised the Technology Center to the contrary in accordance with Technology Center procedures. The primary purpose of directory information is to allow the Technology Center to include this type of information from education records in certain school publications. Examples include:
* Recognition lists;
* Graduation programs;
and
* Press releases.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be disclosed to outside organizations without a prior written consent. In addition, two federal laws require local educational agencies (LEAs) receiving assistance under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to provide military recruiters, upon request, with three directory information categories – names, addresses and telephone listings – unless parents have advised the LEA that they do not want their minor child’s information disclosed without their prior written consent.
If you do not want the technology center to disclose directory information from your or your minor child’s education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the superintendent in writing. The Technology Center has designated the following information as “directory information,” and it will disclose that information without prior written consent:
1. The student’s name;
2. The student’s address;
3. The student’s telephone listing;
4. The student’s date and place of birth;
5. The student’s dates of attendance;
6. The student’s grade level (i.e., 11th grade, 12th grade, etc.);
7. The student’s degrees, honors and awards received;
8. The most recent educational agency or institution attended;
9. The student’s photograph; and
10. The student’s electronic mail address.
PUBLIC NOTICE V:
Wes Watkins Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Merida Tomb has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, is available from the ADA coordinator.
Thursday, July 9, 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 29, 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 Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the minutes of June 22, 2026. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed check #1398 from Cross Timbers in the amount of $52.00. Motion made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to accept the check to be deposited by the Co Treasurer to SH Fee M&O Fund. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye: Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Safety/Emergency Management Director George Jones stated he contacted Red Cross volunteers concerning Welty storm issues, was going to check resources for a Weleetka family whose house burned and would be attending an EM conference. General discussion with no action taken.
Sheriff Amber Gaskins advised the Board she had openings for an investigator and deputy positions and Deputy Scribner has completed SRO training. General discussion with no action taken.
The Elected Officials gathered for the quarterly meeting to discuss any possible financial risk factors. Discussion as follows:
Assessor Carlie DeRosa – working on budget: contracting for VI: getting ready for trainings
Co. Clerk Teresa Harelson – collections and filings steady;
Ct. Clerk Sherri Foreman – funds are low; AOC budget cut again; need BOCC help with payroll again: jury trials went well with help from the Sheriff’s office; part-time employee is great help
Treasurer Lori Coplin – Brittany Dyer was present for Lori: hired a full-time personal tax warrant deputy
Sheriff Amber Gaskins – hoping to be fully staffed soon; no concerns at this time
The officials discussed: updating the county handbook to include insurance benefits, readdressing vacation/comp time and dress code; SEFA report due in August; CPA engaged for EON; budgets due. General discussion with no action taken.
The Board reviewed the request by Court Clerk Sherri Foreman to help with an employee’s salary again due to AOC budget cuts. Motion made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to pay 6-months’ salary for a court deputy. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the County Treasurer’s General Ledger for May 2026 in the amount of $11,794,335.68. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the ledger. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye
The Board reviewed Designations of Requisitioning Officers for FY 2026-2027 as follows: Anna McBride Court, Diversion Court, and Drug Court – Lori Parish and Teresa Harelson; BOCC & EM – BOCC Chairman, Teresa Harelson, & Janet Moore; County Clerk – Teresa Harelson & Janet Moore; Treasurer – Lori Coplin & Brittany Dyer; Assessor – Carlie DeRosa & Dana Atwell; CSSP – Lawrence Parish, BOCC Chairman, & Teresa Harelson; D#1 – Randy Stubblefield, Renee Madden, Teresa Harelson; D#1 Rural Fire & Sr. Citizens – Randy Stubblefield; D#2 – Mike Yocham, Betty Choate, & Teresa Harelson; D#2 Rural Fire, & Sr. Citizens – Mike Yocham; D#3 – James Yandell, Casey Whitmire, Teresa Harelson; D#3 Rural Fire, & Sr. Citizens – James Yandell; Health Dept. – Dana Fox & Kelly Martin; Free Fair – Burl Solie, Teresa Harelson, & Janet Moore; Court Clerk – Sherri Foreman & Tamara Ragsdale; Sheriff –Amber Gaskins & Justin Snelson; OSU Ext – Amanda Sestak; Elec Bd – Eric Swinford & Lori Coplin. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Designations. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed Designations of Receiving Officers for FY 2026-2027 as follows: Anna McBride Court, Diversion Court, and Drug Court – Lori Parish and Janet Moore; BOCC, CSSP & EM – Teresa Harelson & Janet Moore; County Clerk – Janet Moore & Lisa Strianese; D#1, Rural Fire, & Sr. Citizens – Renee Madden & Scotty Childress; D#2, Rural Fire, & Sr. Citizens – Betty Choate & Terry Anderson; D#3, Rural Fire, & Sr. Citizens – Casey Whitmire & Weldon Williams; Free Fair – Denny Edwards & Janet Moore; Health Dept. – Gina Davis & Casandra Dostal; Treasurer – Libbie Walker & Haylee Villanueva; Assessor – Dana Atwell & Kendall McCurry; Court Clerk – Janette Brown & Elijah Harelson; Sheriff – Layla Harrison & Nicole Childress; OSU Ext – Alicia Herring & Brice Callahan; Elec Bd – Candice Strianese & Janet Moore. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Designations. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed the Resale Property Fund Financial Statement for June 30, 2026 with an ending balance of $369,374.07. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the F/S. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye.
The Board reviewed a Resolution Designating County Depository Banks as follows: American Exchange Bank; BancFirst/Agreement; UBS Financial Services, Inc. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Resolution. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed a Resolution for the Okfuskee County Investment Policy. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Resolution. Motion carried. Votes: Yandell -Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye.
The Board reviewed Transfers of Funds as follows: Treasurer – $53,338.57 from Excess Resale Fund to Resale Fund; Co Clerk $900.00 from General Fund to Court Clerk. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve Transfers. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed Transfer of Appropriations from Assessor – $1081.32 from Vis Insp Trvl to Vis Insp P/S; $300 from M&O to P/S. 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 Claim to the State of Oklahoma for reimbursement of the Election Board Secretary salary expenses for June 2026 in the amount of $3,375.00 Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the Claim. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed Resolution #26-35 to approve the Sheriff’s Office Funding Assistance Grant Application. Motion made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Resolution. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed a letter from Sheriff Amber Gaskins proposing an incarceration rate of $43.91 per day. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to table the rate for more details. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed Resolutions for the Health Dept. FY 26-27 renewals as follows: #26-36 Standley Savin; #26-37 OK Office of Juvenile Affairs. Motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to approve the Resolutions. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed a Lawn Maintenance Contract between Health Department and Charlie’s Lawn Care for FY 26-27. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Contract. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed an Agreement between the Okfuskee Co. Health Dept. and Holdenville General Hospital for x-ray services for FY 26-27. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Agreement. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board opened and reviewed bids received from various bidders for Bid #7 (6 Mth. Road and Bridge Materials) on June 29, 2026 After reviewing the bid tabulations, motion was made by Mike Yocham and seconded by Randy Stubblefield to accept all bids and award or not award as follows:
Asphalt (Delivered) – Haskell Lemon (Hot-all districts); Tulsa Asphalt (Cold-all districts); Logan County Asphalt (Cold-Bagged)
Asphalt (Picked up) – Haskell Lemon (Hot-all districts); Logan County (Cold-all districts)
Bridge Materials – Sunbelt (All districts)
Culvert – Railroad Yard (All districts)
Grader Blades – CL Boyd (All districts)
Hauling – Primary – Kyle Stone (D#1/D#2); Harless Trucking (D#3); Secondary – Harless Trucking (D#1); Sanders Trucking (D#2/D#3)
Limestone Rock (Delivered) – Not Awarded
Limestone Rock (Picked up) – Primary – Pontotoc (All districts); Secondary – Ada Aggregate (All districts)
Native Gravel (Delivered) – No bids
Native Gravel (Picked up) – Streater Dozer (All districts)
Ready-Mix (Delivered) – Dolese
Roadside Vegetation Control-Herbicide Application – Shuterra (All Districts)
Round Corrugated HDPE Pipe – Dub Ross (All districts)
Round Corrugated Poly Pipe –Dub Ross (All districts)
Round Corrugated Steel Pipe – Dub Ross (All districts)
Special Road Products (Picked Up) – Souter (All Districts)
Special Road Products (Delivered) – No Bids
Motion carried. Votes as follows: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
The Board reviewed Blanket Purchase Orders for July 1, 2026 as follows: OTA $75 Sher-Tolls; Benchmark $25000 Sher-Groc; Fuelman $400 BOCC-Fuel; Eureka $150 BOCC-Supp; Unifirst $150 BOCC-Supp. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham 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:
911: 89 AT&T $855.12 SRVC 90 AT&T $713.90 SRVC CBRI: 26 RAILROAD YARD $37,120.00 TIN HORNS CH Maint-ST: 83 AMAZON $257.73 SUPP 84 SOWDER, MORRIS $231.00 JOB Crt Payroll: 72 BROWN, JANETTE $938.65 73 IRS $282.95 74 OTC $26.00 75 TREASURER $17.40 76 OPERS $280.00 77 ROBINSON HOOVER $75.00 78 WASHINGTON $62.10 Ext-ST: 139 STANDLEY $261.42 LEASE Fair-ST: 298 EDWARDS, DENNY $500.00 JOB 299 ONG $182.52 SRVC 300 ROGERS, GALEN $235.49 301 IRS $39.02 General: 1141 FLEETCOR $1,527.38 FUEL 1142 BCBS $620.81 INS 1143 BCBS $34,176.15 INS 1144 DEARBORN $1,077.61 INS 1145 HOWARD, VERNON $13.00 SUPP 1147 COPLIN, LORI $1,383.02 1148 DYER, BRITTANY $1,108.17 1149 COPLIN, LORI $800.00 1150 FOREMAN, SHERRI $1,262.50 1151 RAGSDALE, TAMARA $1,126.10 1152 FOREMAN, SHERRI $800.00 1153 ATWELL, DANA $1,163.19 1154 DEROSA, CARLIE $1,268.94 1155 DEROSA, CARLIE $900.00 1156 MCCURRY, KENDALL $1,091.96 1157 STRIANESE, CANDICE $1,123.28 1158 SWINFORD, ERIC $863.43 1159 CRAWLEY, THEO $138.52 1160 FRANKLIN, MARILYN $138.52 1161 JONES, THEOLA $512.77 1162 CHILDRESS, NICOLE $1,042.07 1163 CLAY, CONNY $1,110.25 1164 COOPER, COALTON $836.25 1165 FIXICO, MYRON $1,153.36 1166 GASKINS, AMBER $5,650.47 1167 HADDOX, JORDAN $1,115.39 1168 HARRISON, LAYLA $1,166.72 1169 JONES, JUSTIN $1,065.18 1170 RAMSEY, CLIFTON $1,318.67 1171 SCRIBNER, ZACHARY $1,130.36 1172 SNELSON, JUSTIN $1,615.39 1173 TAYLOR, RORY $1,083.32 1174 BOSTON $45.50 1175 OTC $1,310.00 1176 IRS $6,634.37 1177 COLONIAL $129.31 1178 DHS $160.01 1179 GLOBE $47.20 1180 LIBERTY $287.15 1181 TREASURER $1,042.48 1182 OPERS $2,553.09 1183 OSEEGIB $520.68 1184 TRANSAMERICA $18.94 1185 WASHINGTON $328.42 1186 BAILEY, RICHARD $461.75 1187 NERO, DONNIE $461.75 1188 WALKER, ROGER $461.75 1189 IRS $114.75 Gen-ST: 557 CINTAS $128.13 SUPP 558 ONL $183.20 PUB 559 OKEMAH HARDWARE $20.08 SUPP 560 ONG $44.44 SRVC 561 OPERS $173.33 RETIRE 562 HARELSON, TERESA $1,436.85 563 MOORE, JANET $932.65 564 STRIANESE, LISA $765.85 565 HARELSON, TERESA $800.00 566 COPLIN, NATHAN $911.87 567 JONES, GEORGE $1,181.94 568 IRS $4,464.21 569 OTC $208.00 570 LIBERTY $249.25 571 TREASURER $420.34 572 OPERS $5,948.39 573 IRS $114.75 Health: 185 AMAZON $695.09 SUPP Highway: 2372 L&L $5,400.00 FUEL 2373 PONTOTOC $3,600.18 GRVL 2374 NAPA $259.99 PRTS 2375 AMAZON $ 76.41 SUPP 2376 ACE OF PRAGUE $39.12 SUPP 2377 COMPLIANCE $57.00 TEST 2378 L&L $3,540.00 FUEL 2379 CINTAS $107.35 SUPP 2380 RWD#3 $90.92 SRVC 2381 ARMSTRONG $2,647.86 LEASE 2382 ARMSTRONG $2,647.86 LEASE 2383 BANK OF GRAND $2,796.78 LEASE 2384 LAMB TOWING $600.00 JOB 2385 BENSONS $563.07 SUPP 2386 CLARK, KEVIN $500.00 JOB 2387 JOLLY, EDWARD $467.30 JOB 2388 CINTAS $294.60 SUPP 2389 ARMSTRONG $1,567.17 LEASE 2390 COMMUNITY BANK $1,990.22 LEASE 2391 BANK OF GRAND $2,937.42 LEASE 2392 BANK OF GRAND $2,796.78 LEASE 2393 BOWEN, JERRY $995.99 2394 BROWN, CHRISTOPHER $1,039.82 2395 CHILDRESS, SCOTTY $1,208.99 2396 GUNNS, ARCHILLE $893.09 2397 HOWARD, BRANDON $1,124.89 2398 JOHN, JASON $956.14 2399 KELLOGG, CHRISTOPHER $837.82 2400 MADDEN, RENEE $1,121.88 2401 PERKINS, RONALD $288.49 2402 PETERSON, JOSHUA $1,160.31 2403 SMITH, DAVID $1,069.09 2404 STUBBLEFIELD, RANDY $1,627.10 2405 STUBBLEFIELD, RANDY $1,000.00 2406 ANDERSON, TERRY $1,004.91 2407 BALLOW, RICKEY $803.35 2408 CHOATE, BETTY $807.41 2409 MORSE, GARY $1,114.47 2410 SKINNER, BRYAN $1,061.61 2411 SMITH, ROGER $714.86 2412 WELLS, DANIEL $1,029.76 2413 YOCHAM, MICHAEL $1,432.37 2414 YOCHAM, MICHAEL $1,000.00 2415 CHAFFIN, DANNY $1,017.07 2416 CUNNINGHAM, BEN $1,101.00 2417 DOVER, BILLY $1,049.48 2418 JESTICE, KENNETH $658.44 2419 JOSLIN, MCCOY $986.10 2420 PITTS, CHASE $1,050.87 2421 ROBERTSON, TIMOTHY $644.31 2422 WHITMIRE, CASEY $1,060.23 2423 WILLIAMS, WELDON $1,206.02 2424 YANDELL, JAMES $1,630.87 2425 YANDELL, JAMES $1,000.00 2426 IRS $8,046.58 2427 OTC $1,185.00 2428 COLONIAL $21.90 2429 DHS $200.00 2430 GLOBE $79.60 2431 LIBERTY $228.85 2432 TREASURER $295.95 2433 OPERS $8,134.75 2434 TRANSAMERICA $45.44 2435 WASHINGTON $158.35 Jail: 173 ONG $398.12 SRVC 174 BRAY, DAVID $1,015.37 175 BREAUX, AUNDREA $893.42 176 BROWN, STEVEN $980.32 177 BUELOW, COREY $799.30 178 FANN, KEILAN $1,035.37 179 FRANCIS, NATASHA $908.05 180 GALBRAITH, MAYLENE $979.61 181 LIGES, MELISSA $1,134.90 182 PARKER, TRE $1,077.55 183 SCRIBNER, BRAD $889.78 184 OTC $258.00 185 IRS $2,206.30 186 TREASURER $369.55 187 OPERS $3,084.93 Jail-ST: 11 OCJA $59,235.40 REIMB RM&P: 8 MID-WEST $3,590.83 SUPP SH-Fee: 676 AMAZON $111.48 SUPP 677 AMAZON $295.95 SUPP 678 CINTAS $112.79 JOB 679 CARNES, DALTON $902.31 680 MATHESON, TIMOTHY $1,052.31 681 IRS $562.64 682 OTC $74.00 683 OPERS $306.25 Use-ST: 306 COBRAHELP $49.30 INS 307 HARELSON, ELIJAH $903.45 308 MILLER, PATRICIA $472.84 309 IRS $352.49 310 OTC $42.00 311 GLOBE $6.20 312 LIBERTY $84.57 313 TREASURER $3.80 314 OPERS $280.00 315 TRANSAMERICA $28.55 316 WASHINGTON $52.89.
Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed a Transfer of Funds from Co Clerk – $298.88 from General Gov-ST Fund to Resale Fund for treasurer postage used for 2nd quarter. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Transfers. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
NEW BUSINESS: The Board reviewed a Change in Terms Agreement with Mabrey Bank for 2009 International for FY 26-27. Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to approve the Agreement. Motion carried. Votes: Stubblefield-Aye; Yocham-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Motion was made by Randy Stubblefield and seconded by Mike Yocham to adjourn at 10:50 a.m. Motion carried. Votes: Yocham-Aye; Stubblefield-Aye; Yandell-Aye.
Board of County Commissioners
Okfuskee County
Attest:
Teresa Harelson,
County Clerk
James Yandelll,
Chairman
Thursday, July 9. 2026
Okemah News Leader