Gregory Lee Stockstell
Gregory Lee Stockstell May 26, 1961 – Dec 2, 2019 Services for Gregory Lee Stockstell will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Gregory Lee Stockstell was born May 26, 1961 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Dell Buster Stockstell and Cora Jean (Johnson) Stockstell. He…
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BANCFIRST TO ACQUIRE CITIZENS STATE BANK
BancFirst announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain assets and liabilities of the Citizens State Bank of Okemah. Pending approvals by the Oklahoma State Banking Department, FDIC and Federal Reserve, the transaction is projected to be finalized in the spring. “This is a significant step for our customers, the Okemah…
Read MoreWilburn (Pat) L. Garrett
Wilburn (Pat) L. Garrett July 11, 1930 – November 25, 2019 Mabank, Texas After suffering a stroke, Wilburn (Pat) L. Garrett, 89, ascended to Heaven to be in the eternal presenceof God on Monday evening, November 25, 2019. Pat was born in Mason, Oklahoma, to C.J. Garrett, Sr. and Bessie (Barber) Garrett. Always…
Read MoreMichael Jon Schmitt
Michael Jon Schmitt Jan 19, 1953 – Nov 28, 2019 Michael Jon Schmitt was born January 19, 1953 in Escanaba, Michigan to Kenneth Schmitt and Tillie (Van Somple) Schmitt. He passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 66. Mr. Schmitt was a resident of Okemah and was retired from…
Read MoreOkemah Christmas Extravaganza slated for Dec. 4
Okemah Christmas Extravaganza slated for Dec. 4 By Ken Childers ONL Editor Thanksgiving Day marks the “official” start of the Holiday season, and in Okemah, it will soon begin to look a lot like Christmas. The Okemah Chamber of Commerce invites local residents to get into spirit of the season by attending the Christmas Extravaganza…
Read MoreCity of Okemah receives $60,000 in grants
City of Okemah receives $60,000 in grants By Ken Childers ONL Editor The City of Okemah is the beneficiary of two grants totaling $60,000, City Manager Dustin Danker has announced. During the Nov. 14 regular meeting of the Okemah City Council, Danker reported that the city had received a Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP) grant…
Read MoreJury convicts Wattles of child sex crimes
Jury convicts Wattles of child sex crimes By Ken Childers ONL Editor After deliberating for about three hours Tuesday evening, an Okfuskee County jury found Mark Wattles guilty on four of the five counts of child sexual abuse pinned on him by the state of Oklahoma. The jury recommended sentences of life in prison on two…
Read MoreResidential care homes raided, closed in Boley
Residential care homes raided, closed in Boley State Attorney General files charges against Myers sisters day after raid By Ken Childers ONL Editor One licensed and two unlicensed residential homes in Boley were raided and shut down last week and felony charges have been filed against two sisters involved with the management company that operates…
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Derrick Armstrong Aug 6, 1980 – Nov 24, 2019 Funeral services for Derrick Armstrong will be held Friday, November 29, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the United Pentecostal Church of Okemah. Wake services will be Thursday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Derrick Armstrong was born August 6,…
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