Walls of old hospital come crumbling down
Walls of old hospital come crumbling down By Ken Childers ONL Editor A nearly 70-year-old structure on the eastern edge of Okemah where, inside its walls, many first breaths (and sadly, many last ones) were taken is being demolished. Crews recently began tearing down what was once known as Okfuskee County Memorial Hospital, which was…
Read MoreJack Dewayne Choate
Jack Dewayne Choate Nov 26, 1945 – Dec 16, 2019 Funeral services for Jack Dewayne Choate will be held Monday, December 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Skyview Baptist Church in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah with full honors. Jack Dewayne Choate was born November 26, 1945 in Hanna,…
Read MorePeggy Jo Fifer
Peggy Jo Fifer Funeral services for Peggy Jo Fifer will be held Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 3:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Mike Fletcher officiating. Viewing will be held Saturday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Peggy Jo Fifer was born January 8, 1932 in Meeker, Oklahoma to James…
Read MoreSteven A. Holder
Steven A. Holder Graveside services for Steven A. Holder will be Monday, December 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Castle Cemetery with Pastor Kurt Beauford officiating. Steven A. Holder was born August 16, 1956 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Roscoe Holder and Patricia Pinto. He passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at his home…
Read MorePanthers start hot, defeat Chandler 66-42
Panthers start hot, defeat Chandler 66-42 By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter The Panthers opened their season against the Chandler Lions in Okemah on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Taking the court after a successful outing by the Lady Panthers, Coach Devin Terry’s squad looked to complete the Chandler sweep and get both teams off to a…
Read MorePanthers prevail over McLoud, 66-52
Panthers prevail over McLoud, 66-52 By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter The Panthers traveled to McLoud on Friday, Dec. 6 looking for a decisive win against the Redskins but found themselves in a dogfight for three quarters, before putting McLoud away in the fourth. Okemah ultimately walked away with the victory and a 2-0 record…
Read MoreChristmas Extravaganza
“Business Window Decorations Contest” Sponsored by the Okemah Chamber of Commerce – Corral Nutrition Parade Award: Sponsors: Haden Farms, Sovereign Abstract &Title: Float 1st place -Okfuskee County History Center Float 2nd…
Read MoreMelvin Roy Fullbright
Melvin Roy Fullbright, 70, was born January 27, 1949 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Troy and Rosie Garrett Fullbright. He passed away November 23, 2019 at Ranch Terrace Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. After graduating from Okemah High School in 1967, he attended Okmulgee Tech, majoring in graphic arts. He married Deborah (Debi) Wright in…
Read MoreOwen Jacobs
Owen Jacobs was born January 23, 1975 in Claremore, Okla. to George Jacobs and Salann (Marshall) Jacobs and passed from this life December 8, 2019 at his home in Weleetka at the age of 44. Owen was raised in Weleetka and attended school there. He was a graduate of Weleetka High School. He worked in…
Read MoreBeverly Ann Winn
Beverly Ann Winn Aug 26, 1944 – Dec 7, 2019 Funeral services for Beverly Ann Winn will be held Monday, December 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Freewill Baptist Church of Weleetka, Oklahoma with Rev. Dale Smith officiating. Beverly Ann Winn was born August 26, 1944 in Weleetka, Oklahoma to Leonard Davis and Ola…
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