OHP Trooper Jason Fox retires after 30 years of service
Trooper Jason Fox has retired after after 30 years with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Fox is a second generation Trooper, as his dad, James, graduated from the 20th Academy and retired in 1996. Fox graduated the 45th Academy in 1990 and was issued badge number 438, but was later assigned his dad’s badge number of…
Read MoreLocal man stabbed, felony charges filed
Local man stabbed, felony charges filed By Ken Childers ONL Editor A stabbing incident at an Okemah residence left a man hospitalized with serious injuries and his alleged attacker is facing felony charges. Thirty-year-old Mike Thompson, Jr. of Chandler has been charged with a felony charge of assault and battery with intent to kill after…
Read MoreOkemah Native to be inducted into Military Hall of Fame
Okemah Native to be inducted into Military HOF An Okemah native will be among 11 veterans, some of whom will be inducted posthumously, into the Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame on Oct. 19, 2020. The induction ceremony will be held at the Embassy Suites Conference Hotel, 2501 Conference Dr., Norman. The inductee, Marine Sgt. Lyndol…
Read MoreFrancine Schmidt
Francine Schmidt Funeral services for Francine Schmidt will be held Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Francine Schmidt was born July 9, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to Frank and Mary (Cabral) Quintal. She passed away…
Read MoreBill Green
Bill Green Funeral services for Bill Green will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. A private family committal will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Bill Green was born October 7, 1934 in Mason, Oklahoma to Dillard Green and Sallie (Long) Green.…
Read MoreJulia “Tiny” Mae (Cheek) Langan
Julia “Tiny” Mae (Cheek) Langan Julia “Tiny” Mae (Cheek) Langan was born to Nora and Weaver Cheek on June 29, 1941 in Claremore, Oklahoma. She passed away on June 26th, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Barry, her parents, and two sisters Cindy and Mary “Sis”. Survivors include her daughter Suzanne Mitchell and…
Read MoreJames Garland Orr
James Garland Orr Memorial services for James Garland Orr will be held Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Neal officiating. James Garland Orr was born November 4, 1946 in Paden, Oklahoma to Clarence Walter “C.W.” Orr and Grace (Mills) Orr. He passed away Monday, April…
Read MoreCaroline June Case
Caroline June Case Graveside services for Caroline June Case will be held Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Oakdale Cemetery in Paden, Oklahoma with Bro. Steve Lamberson officiating. Caroline June Case was born January 11, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Willie and Dessie (Carter) Daniels. She passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020…
Read MoreMatilda (Harjo) Jones
Matilda (Harjo) Jones Funeral services for Matilda (Harjo) Jones will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Salt Creek Church of Wetumka. Interment will follow at the Wetumka Cemetery. Wake services will be Wednesday, 7:00 PM also at the Salt Creek Church. Matilda (Harjo) Jones was born January 28, 1950 in…
Read MoreKaylon Rene Talamasey
Kaylon Rene Talamasey Funeral services for Kaylon Rene Wise Talamasey will be Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Greenleaf Baptist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Johnson Family Cemetery near Okemah. Wake services will be Wednesday evening also at the Greenleaf Baptist Church. Kaylon Rene Talamasey was born January 24,…
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