Leonard ‘Lee Boy’ Leroy Lewis

Obituaries

December 29, 2023

April 3, 1942 – December 20, 2023

Leonard Leroy Lewis, 81, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Okmulgee. The Hour of Remembrance for Mr. Lewis will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Central. Rev. Darren Williams, pastor, will preside. Burial will follow the service at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery in Okmulgee. Arrangements are under the direction of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee.

Sports

Luv Ford Athlete of the Week

By Patrick Ford

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Jayden Herring of Preston High School, and one of their outstanding baseball players, is the Luv Ford Athlete of the Week. He is pictured with Coach Ryan Hudson, and Missy Nash of Luv Ford, present...

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Storms slam county

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Okmulgee County residents endured a terrifying Monday afternoon as a fast-moving system of severe thunderstorms carved a destructive path across eastern Oklahoma. The storm front brought high winds, l...

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Mike Mazzei, right, who has announced his candidacy for Oklahoma governor, stopped by the newspaper office on his way to Henryetta Tuesday morning to visit with city and business leaders. Escorting Ma...

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Honoring the Fallen

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As Memorial Day approaches, the Henryetta community is coming together to ensure that the sacrifices of fallen military heroes are honored with dignity, respect and solemn remembrance. The Veterans of...

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County approves grant project management change

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The Okmulgee County Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting on Monday, moving swiftly through a range of county business.--- CREOKS to oversee opioid abatement grant project management ...

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Free-Lance’s Ugly Recliner Contest underway

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As Father’s Day approaches, families everywhere are preparing to celebrate the special men in their lives. This year, the Okmulgee Times and Henryetta Free-Lance are adding a unique twist to the festi...

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