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 ...

September 14, 1947 - December 11, 2024On 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 cele...

February 26, 1941 - December 11, 2024Leon Elzy, a resident of Henryetta, passed this life on December 11, 2024, in Henryetta at the age of 83. He was born February 26, 1941, in Wetumka to Arthur “Earl...

October 13, 1937 - December 12, 2024Jeryl Stewart, a resident of Dewar, died December 12, 2024, in Dewar at the age of 87. Born October 13, 1937, to Homer and Ruby (Bond) Stewart, Jeryl owned and oper...

June 7, 1926 - December 9, 2024Juanita Emma Rigney, of Okmulgee, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the age of 98. Juanita was born on June 7, 1926, in Inola to her parents, Joseph and Annie ...

May 14, 1947 - December 11, 2024Arrangements are pending with the Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta for Henry Lee Stevens, who passed away December 11, 2024.

May 10, 1938 - December 9, 2024Frances Aline Nick passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 9, 2024, at the age of 86. Frances was born on May 10, 1938, to Jess and Ethel Anderson in Har...

July 16, 1935 - December 16, 2024Manda Ann Thornburg, a resident of Henryetta, died December 16, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born July 16, 1935, in Henryetta to Joseph Samuel and Matilda Lee (Scro...

December 17, 1950 - December 6, 2024Kenneth “Ken” Duane Davis passed away in Henryetta on December 6, 2024. He was born in Muskogee on December 17, 1950, to Roy and Elizabeth (Checotah) Davis.A funera...

April 24, 1951 - December 13, 2024Dr. Robert Lee Lovell, Jr., a distinguished physician and member of the Mounds community, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, in Tulsa at the age of 73. Born on Ap...

December 19, 1945 - December 13, 2024Jackie Ray Pilch, 78, of Boynton, was born December 19, 1945, to Stanley and Margaret (Welch) Pilch in Sheridan, Wyo. and passed away Friday, December 13, 2024, in...

December 16, 2024Services are pending for Robert L. Goodner, 80, of Henryetta, with Integrity Funeral Service. He passed away Monday, December 16, 2024, in Tulsa.

May 20, 1935 - December 11, 2024Ronald Dean Monigold passed away Wednesday, December 11, at his home in Okmulgee. He was 89 years old. Dean was born in Barnsdall on May 20, 1935, to Oral Monigold and ...

September 11, 1934 - December 1, 2024Carl N. Provence, 90, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, December 1, 2024. He was born September 11, 1934, in Beggs, and attended school in Okmulgee, graduati...

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...

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...

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 ...

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; (...

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...

Okmulgee hosted the 2024 Gary McKee Bulldog Classic on Dec. 7 at Brock Gymnasium.Here are the final results:Top 10 Boys Teams (27 Total) 1. McAlester - 256.5 pts.2. Rogers, Ark. - 166 pts.3. Bishop Ke...