Velma Marie Taylor

Obituaries

February 26, 2025

Velma Marie Taylor

September 17, 1934 – February 21, 2025

Mrs. Velma Marie Taylor, in her 90th season went from Labor to Refreshment on Friday evening, February 21, 2025, in Concord, N.C.

The Sacred Farewell for Velma will commence on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Tenth Hour in the most holy sanctuary of First Baptist Church South in Beggs.

The Christian committal will follow in the Beggs City Cemetery in Beggs. You may visit her on Friday, February 28, 2025, between the hours of 6-8 p.m. at The Chapel of Peace of the Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors Inc. of Okmulgee.

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Lions Club hosts Work Ready speaker at weekly meeting

March 14, 2025

The Henryetta Lions Club convened for its weekly meeting on March 6 at The Shack 2.0, bringing together members and a special guest speaker to discuss community updates and workforce development oppor...

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HPS board holds meeting

March 14, 2025

The Henryetta Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, at the Board of Education Office. The agenda covered a variety of key issues, including personnel decisions, financial matters, and...

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OCCD filing period approaches

March 14, 2025

Residents of Okmulgee County interested in serving their community through conservation efforts will have the opportunity to run for a seat on the Okmulgee County Conservation District Board of Direct...

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April 1 election approaches

March 14, 2025

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is Monday. Applications must be received by the County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, March 17.According to Okmulgee County Election Board...

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AEB banker graduates

March 14, 2025

Kimberly Stoy, with American Exchange Bank in Henryetta, recently completed the Oklahoma Bankers Association Commercial Lending School in Oklahoma City. Stoy was among 55 graduates of the school, whic...

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Luv Ford Honors Athletes of the Week

March 14, 2025

Luv Ford honored two Morris High School seniors recently as Athletes of the Week. Pictured with Missy Nash of Luv Ford are MHS football player Jackson Casey (above) and MHS softball player Fire Clark ...

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Sample ballots available

March 14, 2025

Sample ballots are now available for the April 1st Election. Voters can download a sample ballot using the State Election Board OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp or pick up a copy at the O...

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Dewar Holds School-Wide Clapout

March 14, 2025

Yesterday, students and staff at Dewar Schools were excited to participate in a district-wide Clapout to honor the students qualifying for the Oklahoma Youth Expo. They are Cash Stotler and Stormi Bib...

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Calvary Baptist to host Witness! concert

March 14, 2025

Calvary Baptist Church of Henryetta will host Witness! from Heartland Baptist Bible College this Sunday, March 16, at 5 p.m.The event will feature Christ-honoring music and testimonies.

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March 14, 2025

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Shark Shiver a splashing success

March 14, 2025

The 2025 Shark Shiver fundraiser, held Saturday, March 1, at the Okmulgee Elks Lodge, made waves as community members, volunteers and athletes came together to support the Okmulgee County Sharks Speci...