AFR Opposes Closure of Oklahoma Forestry Service
AFR Opposes Closure of Oklahoma Forestry Service OKLAHOMA CITY—In the wake of devastating wildfires that swept the state on March 14, Gov. Kevin Stitt has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the Oklahoma Forestry Service (OFS) and proposed disbanding the agency altogether. He has further suggested OFS funds could be diverted to local fire departments.…
Read MoreNolen Gene Robinson Jr.
Nolen Gene Robinson Jr. Funeral services for Nolen Gene Robinson Jr. will be held Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Little Quarsarty Church of Cromwell. Wake services will be Monday, April 14, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Interment will follow at the Little Quarsarty…
Read MoreClayton Martin Bynum
Clayton Martin Bynum Funeral services for Clayton Bynum will be held Monday, April 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Clayton Martin Bynum was born September 28, 1939 in Castle, Oklahoma to George David Bynum and Opal Irene…
Read MoreWilliam Bryan Henson
William Bryan Henson A viewing for William Bryan Henson will be held Friday, April 4, 2025 from 2:00 – 8:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. William Bryan Henson was born January 31, 1969 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to William “Boogie” Henson and Joy Dianne Bullock. He passed away Monday, March 31,…
Read MoreAva Olivia Garner
Ava Olivia Garner Ava Olivia Garner was born April 1, 1947 to Rufus and Lilly (Adams) Rowan. She passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 77. She is preceded in death by her parent; two sisters and three brothers. Survivors include her two sons, Brett Garner and wife Sheila…
Read MoreJeannie Sue Baker
Jeannie Sue Baker Funeral services for Jeannie Baker will be held Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Last Chance Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery of Okemah. Jeannie Sue Baker was born August 22, 1952 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Harold and Hazel (Turner) Adams. She died, Thursday, March 27,…
Read MoreHelen Irene Hovater
Helen Irene Hovater Graveside services for Helen Irene Hovater will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. Helen Irene Hovater was born November 2, 1929 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Alonzo and Ella (Prohart) Montgomery. She passed away, March 21, 2025 in Coconut, Florida at the age of…
Read MoreRobert J. Severs
Robert J. Severs Funeral services for Robert Jeremiah Severs will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the High Spring Baptist Church of Okemah. Interment will follow at the High Spring Church Cemetery. Wake services will be Wednesday, 7:00 PM also at the High Spring Baptist Church. Robert Jeremiah Severs was born…
Read MoreKay Scritchfield-Rakestraw
Kay Scritchfield-Rakestraw A celebration of life in memory of Kay will be held, Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 PM at the Hibbs Funeral Home: 2190 Harper St, Choctaw, OK 73020. It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. Kay passed peacefully at home surrounded…
Read MoreRoy Walker
Roy Walker Roy Walker was born on December 22, 1954, in Okfuskee County to Doss Allen and Lucille (Stringfellow) Walker. He passed away March 19, 2025 in his home at the age of 70. Roy was the youngest of 8 children. He grew up and raised his family in Okemah. He graduated from Okemah High…
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