John Stephen Gaines
John Stephen Gaines John Stephen Gaines was born September 9, 1969 in Kingsville, Texas to Eugene and Earlene (Love) Gaines. He passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 in Paden, Oklahoma at the age of 50. John is preceded in death by his father and one brother. Survivors include his mother, Earlene Gaines; one brother, Charles…
Read MoreDollar General building new store in Cromwell
Dollar General building new store in Cromwell By Ken Childers ONL Editor The landscape along Highway 56 is beginning to change rapidly, as one of the largest chains of retail stores in the country builds a new store in Cromwell. Construction of a new Dollar General Store is underway, and according to Town Clerk/Treasurer Linda…
Read MorePaden resident quarantines self after trip to South Korea
Paden resident quarantines self after trip to South Korea By Ken Childers ONL Editor An Okfuskee County woman has voluntarily quarantined herself after spending a week in South Korea, where thousands of coronavirus cases have been confirmed. Mary Newport of Paden reportedly took a job teaching English to children in Seoul, South Korea. When Newport…
Read MoreNew code enforcement officer ready to beautify city
New code enforcement officer ready to beautify city By Ken Childers ONL Editor Okemah City Manager Dustin Danker has announced the hiring of a new code enforcement officer to take the place of Jason Ishmael, who recently tendered his resignation. Keith Green, a native of Henyretta with family ties to Okemah, completed the certification process…
Read MoreLady Panthers advance to Area with Consolation Championship
Lady Panthers advance to Area with Consolation Championship By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter With the 2020 District Championship plaque siting in the trophy case, the Lady Panthers looked to capitalize on their good fortune as the Tom Condict Panther Dome served as the host for Area II during Regionals. The Lady Panthers defended their…
Read MorePanthers show up in big way to win Regional Championship
Panthers show up in big way to win Regional Championship By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter The Panthers have shown throughout the season they are more than capable of being a dominant team and having a magical season. On the brink of something special, inconsistency has plagued Okemah from a much higher ranking and a…
Read MoreMan who told police he killed his wife pleads not guilty
Man who told police he killed his wife pleads not guilty By Ken Childers ONL Editor The man who called police on Valentine’s Day to report that he had killed his wife has entered a plea of not guilty. Tommy Gouge, 40, was arraigned last Thursday at the Okfuskee County Courthouse, where he entered the…
Read MoreBilly Davis
Billy Davis Funeral services for Billy Davis will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 10:00 AM at the Greenleaf Baptist Church in Okemah, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Johnson Family Cemetery near Cromwell, Oklahoma. Wake services will be Tuesday, 7:00 PM at the church. Billy Davis was born July 22, 1930 in Okemah,…
Read MoreJoyce Johnson
Joyce Johnson Funeral services for Joyce Mayree Johnson will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Joyce Mayree Johnson was born July 21, 1921 in Onia, Arkansas to Tandy and Autie (Branscum) Johnson. She passed away…
Read MoreRobert Lee Fixico Jr.
Robert Lee Fixico Jr. Funeral services for Robert Lee Fixico, Jr. will be held Monday, March 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Springfield United Methodist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Culley-Johnson Family Cemetery in Okemah. Wake services will be Sunday, 7:00 PM at the Springfield United Methodist Church of Okemah. Robert…
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