Lois Ann Mitchell

Obituaries

December 18, 2024

Lois Ann Mitchell

September 14, 1947 – December 11, 2024

On September 14, 1947, a beautiful baby girl was delivered to Lucious Paul Lyons and Mattie Mc-Dade Lyons in Okmulgee. They named her Lois Ann.

The service to celebrate the life of Ms. Lois A. Mitchell will commence on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 1 p.m. in the most holy sanctuary of the Grand Avenue Church of Christ in Okmulgee. Brother Percy Lee West will preside.

You may visit her as she slumbers in sweet repose in the Chapel of Peace of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Okmulgee on Thursday from 12-6 p.m.

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Arrests made in Twin Hills horse theft case

December 18, 2024

The Okmulgee County Sheriff ’s Office (OCSO) has made significant progress in the investigation of a recent horse theft in the Twin Hills area. The case, which involved the theft of several horses, ha...

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Food Pantry dates changed

December 18, 2024

Henryetta First Christian Church will hold its food pantry distribution tomorrow, Dec. 19, since the last Thursday of the month is a holiday. The distribution will still take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p...

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ECE welcomes new CEO

December 18, 2024

Amidst energy regulation and national reliability concerns, East Central Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ECE) secures industry veteran Dwayne Elam as its new CEO.Elam brings 18 years of experienc...

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Lions Distribute Food Baskets

December 18, 2024

It was a community effort this week as the Henryetta Lions held their annual Christmas basket distribution to those in need. Many hands helped make the event a success. Thanks to United Methodist Chur...

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‘That Little Voice’

December 18, 2024

Editor’s Note: In last Friday’s edition of the Henryetta Free-Lance, Koby Watford’s name was incorrectly spelled in the following story. We apologize for the error.-Koby Watford, a junior at Schulter ...

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Leon Elzy

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The Okmulgee Police Department (OPD), in collaboration with other agencies, had a challenging weekend with multiple violent incidents. OPD Chief Danny Owen provided a brief synopsis of the events that...

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Hands-on vet science course offered in 2025

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Oklahoma 4-H’ers interested in a career in veterinary science should mark their calendars for the third-annual 4-H Vet Science Short Course slated May 28-29, 2025, in Stillwater. Geared toward high sc...

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How would the angel declare Jesus’ birth today?

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When Jesus was born, an angel announced his birth to shepherds in the field. If Jesus were born today, to whom would the angel announce his birth and what would the angel say?“I think the angel would ...

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Happy Birthday Jesus!

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Luke 2:3-14 - And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (...

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Patrons Bank announces recent promotions, 2024 awards

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Patrons Bank is proud to recognize the achievements of its exceptional team members through recent promotions and the presentation of distinguished awards for 2024.Devon Barrett has been promoted from...