Southeast Oklahoma welcomed thousands for eclipse, saw millions in economic impact
Southeast Oklahoma welcomed thousands for eclipse, saw millions in economic impact OKLAHOMA CITY, April 17 — The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is celebrating a safe and successful total solar eclipse after southeast Oklahoma hosted thousands and generated millions of dollars in economic activity. “Oklahoma was the best place in the country to watch…
Read MoreMissed the April tax-filing deadline? File quickly to avoid penalties and interest; those owed a refund also shouldn’t forget to file
Missed the April tax-filing deadline? File quickly to avoid penalties and interest; those owed a refund also shouldn’t forget to file WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers who missed the April tax-filing deadline to file a tax return as soon as they can. The IRS offers different resources to help those who…
Read MoreDavid L. Beets
David L. Beets Funeral services for David Leonald Beets will be held Friday, April 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Castle Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Morse Cemetery with full military honors. David Leonald Beets was born October 16, 1944 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Samuel David Beets and Ida Murlene (Shannon) Beets.…
Read MoreHerbert Gene Defibaugh
Herbert Gene Defibaugh Herbert Gene Defibaugh passed away at 79 years of age on April 15, 2024, in Okemah, Oklahoma. He was born on February 20, 1945, in Tuttle, Oklahoma to Herbert Defibaugh Sarah (McBride) Defibaugh. Married to his wife Judith Carol for 39 years before her death in 2006. He is also preceded in…
Read MoreMark Harjo
Mark Harjo Funeral services for Mark Harjo will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Creek Chapel Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Creek Chapel Church Cemetery. Wake services are Tuesday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Mark Harjo was born August 10, 1978,…
Read MoreWinslow Rex Johnson
Winslow Rex Johnson Funeral services for Winslow Rex Johnson will be held Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Thlopthlocco United Methodist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the Thlopthlocco Church Cemetery. Wake services were Wednesday, 7:00 PM also at the Thlopthlocco United Methodist Church. Winslow Rex Johnson was born November 22, 1960, in…
Read MoreMary Jean Bohannon
Mary Jean Bohannon Mary Jean Bohannon, 77, passed away on April 5, 2024, with family members by her side in Houston Texas. Being a 1965 graduate from Okemah High School, she spent most of her life as a resident of Okemah until moving to Houston in 2001. Mary was the oldest of three children, born on…
Read MoreRegional Experts Share Latest Views Ahead of Turkey Seasons
GOBBLER REPORT 2024 Regional Experts Share Latest Views Ahead of Turkey Seasons This Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, will be youth spring turkey hunting season in all of Oklahoma. Youth hunters 17 and younger have the first chance to harvest a gobbler during these two days ahead of the regular spring turkey season,…
Read MoreCity Council voted to accept ownership of fallen buildings
City Council voted to accept ownership of fallen buildings By R.L. Thompson The Okemah City Council entered executive session during their meeting on Monday, March 25 to discuss a proposal concerning the buildings located at 514 West Broadway. Upon return from executive session, Mayor Ron Gott made the motion to accept the buildings based on…
Read MoreAlbert W. Dearman
Albert W. Dearman Graveside services for Albert W. Dearman will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Rockcreek Cemetery south of Okemah with full military honors. Albert W. Dearman was born August 24, 1937 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Taylor and Elizabeth (Noble) Dearman. He passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at…
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