Donita Rae Driver

Obituaries

March 12, 2025

Donita Rae Driver

Donita Rae Driver, a resident of Morris, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Okmulgee at 59 years of age. She was born August 11, 1965, in Niceville, Fla. to Jimmy and Donna (Gordon) Scoggins. She married Ricky Driver on September 8, 1981, in

August 1, 1965 – March 5, 2025

Okmulgee.

Viewing was held Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 3-5 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements and cremation services have been entrusted to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Donita’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon- winters.com.

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Agreement, disbursements approved

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Several agreements were approved during Monday’s regular meeting of the Okmulgee County Board of Commissioners.The board approved the Okmulgee County Emergency Management to use the Local and Tribal C...

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Meet Your Officers: Sheriff Rice on Service & Strength

March 12, 2025

When you sit down with Okmulgee County Sheriff Eddy Rice, one thing is immediately clear - this is a man who values integrity, service, and staying true to his principles. With nearly three decades in...

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Courtroom remodel complete

March 12, 2025

The remodeling project for Courtroom 2 in the Okmulgee County Courthouse is now complete, with Judge Deborah Reheard hearing cases in the new updated facility.Following the overhaul and addition of ne...

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CM to host Ag Risk Workshop

March 12, 2025

Native Agriculture Financial Services is proud to present an Agriculture Risk Management Workshop on Friday, April 11, from 1-3 p.m. at the College of the Muscogee Nation, located at 2170 Raven Circle...

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Fetgatter House bill passes

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Rep. Scott Fetgatter, R-Okmulgee, passed a bill in the House Monday that would require child sex offenders to undergo chemical castration before they would be eligible for parole.House Bill 2422 is fa...

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Dewar, Schulter Schools Aid Feed the Vets

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Volunteers from around the community helped with the most recent VFW Post 539 Feed the Vets distribution event, held at New Life Assembly of God Church in Henryetta. Students and faculty from Schulter...

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Big Cussetah UMC Wild Onion Dinner nears

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Big Cussetah United Methodist Church will hold its annual Wild Onion Dinner Saturday, March 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adults will cost $15, and children 10 and under will cost $8.The meal will includ...