Lura Frances Wilson

Obituaries

February 28, 2023

Lura Frances Wilson

November 1, 1927 – February 21, 2023

Lura Frances Wilson, longtime Okmulgee resident, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Tulsa at 95 years of age. Visitation for Mrs. Wilson will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Okmulgee. Interment will be in the Oakdale Cemetery in Paden. Arrangements have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.

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County discusses radio comms

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The Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, focusing much of the discussion on a proposed countywide radio system. Scott Wilson, Vice President of Muskogee Communications, presented the sy...

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Early voting begins Oct. 30

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Luther’s Neighborhood Oktoberfest Oct. 19 • 4-7 p.m.

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OCEM Report

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The Mojo Grappling Academy, a premier wrestling academy serving Wilson and Henryetta, is currently accepting sign-ups for its folkstyle wrestling season. Families can register their young wrestlers at...