Naomi “Soda” Killian
Naomi “Soda” Killian A celebration of life for Naomi “Soda” Killian will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Naomi Arlene Killian, also known as “Soda” by many, was born July 21, 1964 in Okemah, Oklahoma. She passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in…
Read MoreJeffrey Shane Fisher
Jeffrey Shane Fisher Funeral services for Jeffrey Shane Fisher will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Mick Snider officiating. Jeffrey Shane Fisher was born September 11, 1974 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Jeffrey Dean Fisher and Leta Fern Cheatwood. He passed away Tuesday,…
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Max Cline A memorial service for Max Eugene Cline will be held June 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Dewar. Max Eugene Cline was born April 1, 1934, in Wewoka, Oklahoma to Orville and Bessie Cline. He passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma at the age of…
Read MoreJessie Cook Givens
Jessie Cook Givens Jessie Cook Givens, 70 of Okemah passed away on May 4, 2024, in Tulsa, OK. Jessie was born September 26, 1953, in Oklahoma City to the late George and Ella (Gray) Cook. She was a 1971 graduate of Okemah High School. Jessie married Sonny Givens on November 2, 1973, in Okemah, OK.…
Read MoreJames Earl “Tink” Smith
James Earl “Tink” Smith James Earl “Tink” Smith was born January 27, 1954 in Borger, Texas. He was the youngest son of Stanley and Helen (Lierly) Smith. He passed away at his home in Okemah on May 2, 2024. Tink was raised in Osage County. He went to Pershing and Barnsdall Public Schools. Tink and…
Read MoreDrummond challenges unconstitutional ATF rule attacking gun owners
Drummond challenges unconstitutional ATF rule attacking gun owners OKLAHOMA CITY (May 2, 2024) – Attorney General Drummond is pushing back against a would-be rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that would prevent law-abiding Americans from privately selling firearms without becoming federally licensed as a firearms dealer. Drummond is part of…
Read MoreGross Receipts to the State Treasury
All tax divisions reported an increase for April with totals equaling $1.96B, up $57.7M, or 3% when compared March. Receipts for the last 12 months through April total $16.91B, a decrease of $584.6M, or 3.3%, when comparing revenue from the previous year. Gross Production Tax or “GPT” decreased $853.3M, or 43.2% for the same twelve…
Read MoreThomas William “Bill” Fox
Thomas William “Bill” Fox Funeral services for Thomas William (Bill) Fox will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Castle Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Castle Cemetery. Thomas William (Bill) Fox, born on October 7, 1942 in Okemah, OK, to Thomas and Mary Lois (Beets) Fox. His journey began…
Read MoreNellie Marthaine “Mart” LeMay Fulsom
Nellie Marthaine “Mart” LeMay Fulsom Funeral services for Nellie Marthaine “Mart” LeMay Fulsom will be held Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Pastor David Hamilton officiating. Nellie Marthaine Fulsom, “Mart”, was born February 9, 1937 in Rush Springs, Oklahoma to James Albert and Ethel…
Read MoreWilliam Clinton Lundy
William Clinton Lundy William Clinton “Clint” Lundy was born March 26, 1962 in Dumas, Texas to David and Dolores (Hickman) Lundy. He passed away Monday, April 29, 2024 at his home in Okemah at the age of 62. Clint was a current resident of Okemah and enjoyed fishing. He is preceded in death by his…
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