Karla Renee Titsworth
Karla Renee Titsworth Funeral services for Karla Renee Titsworth will be held Friday, October 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Sis. Charlsie Rich officiating. Karla Renee Titsworth was born March 26, 1972 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Kenny and Charlene (Smith) Rich. She passed away Saturday, October…
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Lois Tanner Graveside services for Lois Tanner will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Lois Tanner was born January 26, 1927 south of Okemah, Oklahoma to G.C. Smithee and Dovie (Ward) Smithee. She passed away Monday, October 14, 2024 in Okemah, Oklahoma at the age of…
Read MoreTroy Minnick, Jr.
Troy Minnick, Jr. With his family by his side, Troy Minnick, Jr., passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the age of 84 years. Troy was born at home on the family farm to Troy Minnick, Sr., and Roxie (Green) Minnick on June 21, 1940. He grew up there with his sisters Ruth, Sharon, and Betty Jo.…
Read MoreMyrtle Hart
Myrtle Hart Myrtle Hart was born on December 15, 1930, in Cordell, Oklahoma, to Roy Denning Cochran and Nancy (Britton) Cochran. She passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, at the age of 93. Myrtle married the love of her life, Robert Junior Hart, in 1952. Together they built a beautiful life…
Read MoreTimothy Pat Curry
Timothy Pat Curry Services for Timothy Pat Curry will be held Friday, October 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Timothy Pat Curry was born July 10, 1966 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Pat and Phyllis Curry. He passed away October 5, 2024 at the age of 58. Tim…
Read MoreBilly Dale Walker
Billy Dale Walker Services for Billy Dale Walker will be held Thursday, October 17, 2:00 p.m. at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Billy Dale Walker was born November 22, 1956 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Allen and Edith (Leftwich) Walker. He passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at his home in Wetumka,…
Read MoreBetty Marie Vanderslice
Betty Marie Vanderslice Graveside services for Betty Marie Vanderslice will be held Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Welty Cemetery with Bro. Mike Lewis officiating. Betty Marie Vanderslice was born May 29, 1935 in San Saba County, Texas to Victor and Ruth Kincaid. She passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at her…
Read MoreWho should pay for water deposits
Editorial Who should pay for water deposits By Roger L. Thompson When the Okemah Utility Authority met on September 16, they addressed an item on the agenda to raise the water deposit for renters to $300. There is an article in this edition of the Okemah News Leader highlighting the discussion between City Manager Kristi…
Read MoreCanadian Valley Electric Cooperative to host annual flag retirement ceremony: A tribute to patriotism
Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative to host annual flag retirement ceremony: A tribute to patriotism Marking 24 years of respectful flag retirement with community and ceremony. Seminole, Okla – Canadian Valley Electric Cooperative, alongside the Seminole American Legion, will conduct their annual flag retirement ceremony on Tuesday, October 8. Food will be served at…
Read MoreHelen Diana Fish-Moppin
Helen Diana Fish-Moppin Funeral services for Helen Diana Fish-Moppin will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Salt Creek Indian Baptist Church of Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Fish Family Cemetery of Wetumka. Wake services will be Friday, 7:00 PM at the church and viewing will be Thursday, 5:00 –…
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