David Lee Dickinson

Obituaries

September 6, 2024

David Lee Dickinson

October 24, 1944 – August 26, 2024

David Lee Dickinson was born October 24, 1944, in Okmulgee, and passed from this life August 26, 2024, surrounded by his family. He worked as a manager for Warehouse Market and numerous other facilities.

There will be a viewing Friday, September 6, from 1-2 p.m. at Gary Kelley’s Add’Vantage Funeral Home, 9761 E. 31st Street in Tulsa. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. The family has been cared for by Gary Kelley’s Add’Vantage Funeral Home.

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Well Done Foundation plugging away in Deep Fork NWR

April 27, 2025

Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, this week announced the completion of the fifth well in the Deep Fork Nat...

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Tensions rise over financial oversight at Henryetta School board meeting

April 25, 2025

A tense and at times emotional special meeting of the Henryetta Public Schools Board of Education Wednesday morning turned into a nearly hour-long discussion centered on district finances, transparenc...

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OSU Extension welcomes Kell as new interim county Director

April 25, 2025

The Oklahoma State University Extension Office in Okmulgee County has welcomed a familiar face in a new leadership role. Jake Kell, a lifelong resident of the county and graduate of Morris High School...

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Adopt a Pet from the Okmulgee County Humane Society

April 25, 2025

ShelbyShelby is a 13-weekold Chihuahua mix with a big personality in a tiny 8-pound frame! This little bundle of energy never meets a stranger and is always ready for playtime - whether it’s chasing t...

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City workers improving crosswalk

April 25, 2025

City of Henryetta workers converged on a dangerous, obstructed crosswalk on the west side of 17th and Main Street. It is the west entrance coming into Henryetta and years of undergrowth and trees have...

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Cruise Knight is tomorrow

April 25, 2025

Henryetta’s Main Street will roar to life tomorrow, April 26, as Cruise Knight rolls back into town from 6-10 p.m. The beloved community event, hosted by the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, brings toge...

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Every year, communities around the world come together to celebrate Arbor Day, a special day dedicated to honoring trees and recognizing their crucial contributions to our environment. Traditionally o...

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Ask the Hard Questions

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A number of factors can affect how well a garden or lawn takes root. Watering is a key element of any landscape care strategy, and one that homeowners should educate themselves about if they want to m...

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Absentee ballot deadline for May 13 election nears

April 25, 2025

According to County Election Board Secretary Ashley Carnes, voters in Okmulgee County who want absentee ballots mailed to them for the May 13 Oklahoma State Senate District 8 and Green County Technolo...

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Smishing text scam escalates

April 25, 2025

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is advising consumers to be wary of the pervasive smishing text scam plaguing Oklahomans this week.Scam text messages have been targeting tolling authorities nationwide...