David Lee Smith, Sr.
David Lee Smith, Sr.Services are pending for David Lee Smith Sr. was born August 11, 1939 in Okfuskee, Oklahoma to OraSmith and Madge (Cates) Smith. He passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 inOkemah, Oklahoma at the age of 80.David was a lifelong resident of Okemah and was a previous owner andoperator of Madge’s Daylight Doughnuts…
Read MoreHorace Samuel Parker Jr
Services for Horace Samuel Parker Jr. will be held Wednesday,November 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah,Oklahoma with Bro. Jack Vance officiating. Interment will be at the WestlawnCemetery, Henryetta, Oklahoma. Sammy was born October 5, 1946 in Hichita, Oklahoma to Horace Samuel ParkerSr. and Juanita Mae (Tribbey) Parker. He passed away…
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Sammy Parker Funeral services for Horace Samuel Parker Jr. will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma with Bro. Jack Vance officiating. Interment will be at the Westlawn Cemetery, Henryetta, Oklahoma. Sammy was born October 5, 1946 in Hichita, Oklahoma to Horace Samuel Parker Sr. and…
Read MoreMelissa Ann Hill
Melissa Ann Hill Place of Residence: Okemah, Oklahoma Age: 78 Died: Sunday, November 17, 2019 Occupation: Housekeeper Service Date: 1:00 PM Friday, November 22nd, 2019 Place of Service: Allen Freewill Baptist Church, Weleetka, Oklahoma Interment: Hill Family Cemetery
Read MoreMajor slowdown in US oil production predicted
Major slowdown in US oil production predicted By Ken Childers ONL Editor Oil and gas activity is already slumping across the United States, and analysts are predicting the industry is about to face even tougher times. According to Baker Hughes, the nation’s rig count fell by 264 last week from one year ago when the…
Read MorePanthers return to the win column and playoffs
Panthers return to the win column and playoffs By Justin Scrimshire ONL Sports Reporter Prior to Friday night’s season finale against the Kellyville Ponies, Okemah knew they were locked into a postseason matchup against the Chisholm Longhorns thanks to their early success in district play. With a playoff game secured, Okemah played for pride and…
Read MoreTribes reject state’s offer of arbitration in gaming compact dispute
Tribes reject state’s offer of arbitration in gaming compact dispute By Ken Childers ONL Editor Tribal nations with casinos in Oklahoma have rejected the state’s offer of arbitration in a dispute over whether existing gaming compacts automatically renew at the end of the year. In July, Governor Kevin Stitt sent a letter to tribal leaders,…
Read MoreNew county jail passes inspection
New county jail passes inspection By Ken Childers ONL Editor The new Okfuskee County Jail, which was expected to be open more than a year ago, is one step closer to housing inmates. On Tuesday, Scott Kennedy, a jail inspector for the Oklahoma State Department of Health, conducted an inspection of the new facility and…
Read MoreSpain waives right to jury trial
Spain waives right to jury trial By Ken Childers ONL Editor On the morning his trial was scheduled to begin, a man accused of shooting his mother in law to death with a shotgun waived his right to a jury trial. Jury selection was scheduled to get underway Tuesday in the first-degree murder trial of…
Read MoreGregory Lee Fish
Gregory Lee Fish Gregory Lee Fish was born February 13, 1960 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home in Wetumka, Oklahoma at the age of 59. Visitation will be Sunday, November 10, 2019, 12:00- 6:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home, 403 S. Main Street, Wetumka, Oklahoma. Graveside…
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