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Judith “Judy” Reeves Reeves
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Judith “Judy” Reeves Reeves

Judith “Judy” Reeves Reeves Judy was born on December 29, 1953, in Okemah, Oklahoma to Cody and Geraldine (Johnson) Jeter. She passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71. Judy was a lifelong resident of Okemah and was a hair stylist for 40 years. She enjoyed traveling, going on cruises and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Cody “Randy” Jete…Read Article
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Views From the Back Pew

Views From the Back Pew Well, once again I have found myself traveling down the rabbit hole or chasing squirrels. I guess it really doesn’t matter what you call it. All it means is that I got caught up in something that is strongly on my mind. The squirrel this week is the word humble. I did a quick search of the word humble on  Merriam-Webster.comand their definition of the word is “not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive: reflecting, …Read Article
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Views From the Back Pew

Views From the Back Pew I don’t know if anyone realizes this about me, but I am an excellent arm- chair coach. In fact, if more of these coaches would just listen to me, they would most likely be undefeated. Even though I haven’t spent time at their practices, I’ve never evaluated their team or even the teams that they might be playing. I’ve never reviewed the game plans that they have for their upcoming games. However, I’m certain that I know w…Read Article

Dianne Flanders set to resign as County Clerk, City of Okemah given two weeks to respond to $16K lawsuit

Dianne Flanders set to resign as County Clerk, City of Okemah given two weeks to respond to $16K lawsuit By Justin Scrimshire ONL Reporter The Board of County Commissioners held their regular meeting on June 16, with Chairman James Yandell, Vice-Chairman Randy Stubblefield and Member Mike Yocham present. County Clerk Dianne Flanders was also in attendance. The meeting began with an introduction from Leslie Shedeck, on behalf of Smith Roberts Lan…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Okemah police department facing flat budget, unfavorable crime statistics, possible cuts

Okemah police department facing flat budget, unfavorable crime statistics, possible cuts   By Justin Scrimshire ONL Reporter A budget agreed upon by the city council on June 16 left the Okemah police department with a noticeably lesser amount than they had been bargaining for in recent weeks. Increasing their concern were comments made by Mayor Ron Gott during the last few council meetings indicating the department may soon be dealing with more …Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members takes effect July 1

Sen. Hicks’ bill providing CareerTech tuition assistance to Oklahoma National Guard members takes effect July 1 OKLAHOMA CITY – A new law expanding educational opportunities for members of the Oklahoma National Guard takes effect on July 1. Sen. Carri Hicks, D-Oklahoma City, was principal author of Senate Bill 31, creating the “Oklahoma National Guard CareerTech Assistance Act,” providing tuition assistance for Oklahoma Guard members enrolling i…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr

Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr A celebration of life service for Carroll Ned “Pete” Orr will be held Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah. Carroll Ned Orr, also known as Pete, was born June 7, 1942 in Paden, Oklahoma to Clarence W. and Grace (Mills) Orr. He passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 83. Pete was a lifelong resident of Okfuskee County and a 1961 graduate of Ma…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Diana ‘Dee’ Heywood Talmage, 1939-2025: Community leader acted with grace, dedication, loyalty

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Diana “Dee” Heywood Talmage, an active member of the local community, serving in causes ranging from political campaigns to health-care and education initiatives, died on June 21 in her Ottawa Hills home. She was 85.Education · OhioSee the Story

Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree

Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree Funeral services for Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Salt Creek Indian Baptist Church of Wetumka. Wake services will be Monday 7:00 PM also at the church. A prayer service will be Monday, 6:00 – 7:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel of Wetumka. Interment will be held at the Scott – Fish Family Cemetery of Wetumka. Virginia Sue “Hokte” Whitetree was b…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward

Plan for Level I Trauma Center in Eastern Oklahoma Moves Forward Legislation formalizes public-private partnership between Saint Francis Health System and OSU Medical Authority OKLAHOMA CITY – For far too long, northeast Oklahoma has lacked access to a Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients. That is now set to change, thanks to critical legislative action and a landmark partnership between Saint Francis Health System and the…Okemah · OkemahRead Article

John Trenton “Trent” Harelson

John Trenton “Trent” Harelson Funeral services for Trent Harelson will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Okemah Panther Dome. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Okemah. John Trenton “Trent” Harelson was born February 8, 1972 in Okemah, Oklahoma to John and Sherry (Bartlett) Harelson. He passed away, Friday, May 16, 2025 at his home in Okemah at the age of 53. Trent was a 1990 graduate of Okemah High School where …Okemah · OkemahRead Article

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