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Ruby Mae Bruce

Ruby Mae Bruce Funeral services for Ruby Mae Bruce are pending. Ruby Mae Bruce was born November 24, 1941 in Wilson, Oklahoma to Washing and Wynema (Leader) Kelley. She passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Okemah at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jimmy Don Bruce;…

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Tracy Pugh

Tracy Pugh On October 25, 1971, a little angel was born to Chris and Duggie (Davis) Vance.  Tracy Dawn was a beautiful blond-haired angel, with a big smile and a sweet sweet spirit. Tracy Dawn Vance gained her wings at the age of 52 on January 16, 2024. Tracy worked as a nurse and was…

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Wilma Earlene Bray

Wilma Earlene Bray Funeral services for Wilma Earlene Bray will be January 24, 2024, at Parks Brothers Funeral Home in Okemah, Oklahoma at 2:00 PM officiated by Bro. David Hamilton. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery following service. Earlene was born November 6, 1943, in Okemah, Oklahoma to Clifford C. and Wilma Lucille (Ballow) Hooper.…

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Donald Lee Vanzant

Donald Lee Vanzant Graveside services for Donald Lee Vanzant will be held Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Welty Cemetery. Donald Lee Vanzant was born September 15, 1937 in Rock, Oklahoma to Levi and Mammie (Lunsford) Vanzant. He passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at his home west of Welty, Oklahoma at…

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Investing in Long-term Care is Investing in Rural Oklahoma

Investing in Long-term Care is Investing in Rural Oklahoma   By Care Providers Oklahoma President and CEO Steven Buck I was born in Mangum and spent my formative years in Altus. Although I live in Oklahoma City today, I feel a deep connection to Oklahoma’s rural communities. I also feel a deep sadness as I…

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Betty Jean Cousins

Betty Jean Cousins Visitation Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Funeral Service Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 2:00 PM Betty Jean Cousins March 3, 1935 – January 10, 2024 Betty Jean Cousins was born March 3, 1935, in Hanna, Oklahoma to George Martin and Gertrude (Pendley) Martin and passed from this life January 10, 2024,…

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Emergency Rule Reinstates Educational Tastings in Oklahoma

Emergency Rule Reinstates Educational Tastings in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – January 10, 2024 -The Oklahoma Restaurant Association is pleased to announce a significant development for the food and beverage industry in Oklahoma. The Governor has recently signed an emergency rule reinstating Educational Tastings. This practice is vital for the training and development of personnel…

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FORMER VFW COMMANDER PLEADS GUILTY TO WIRE FRAUD

FORMER VFW COMMANDER PLEADS GUILTY TO WIRE FRAUD Defendant Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Over $40,000 From Oklahoma Veterans OKLAHOMA CITY – Yesterday, MICHAEL BRUCE COLLEY, 65, of Marlow, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. On September 19, 2023, Colley was charged by Information with wire fraud. According to the Information,…

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Freedom and Power in 2024!

Freedom and Power in 2024!    There are moments in life when we get so caught up in the emotions and events of what has happened in the past that we miss out on the present.  We can let these feelings of despair, fear, or sadness engulf us.  We can let them run our lives…

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