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Obituaries

November 16, 2023

DEATH NOTICES

EUFAULA – Daniel Joe Killian, 77, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Muskogee. A graveside service was held Wednesday, November 8 at Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula, OK.

WARNER – Gordon “Gordie” James Pevehouse, 83, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 with his loving family at his side. A celebration of Gordie’s life was held Thursday, November 9 at the Warner First Baptist Church.

CHECOTAH – Esperanza “Hope” Medina-Soto Turner, 77, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Services celebrating her life were held Friday, November 10, at First Baptist Church in Checotah,OK. A private burial was held in Greenlawn Cemetery.

COUNCIL HILL – Thelma “Lorene” (Killgore) Swadley Lackey, 93, passed away on November 6, 2023. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Hunn Funeral Home Chapel.

CHECOTAH – Dorothy Jean Mansfield, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. A funeral service was held Saturday, November 11 at Palestine Church in Quinton.

HANNA – Billy Ray Howard, 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in Hanna, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 13 at the First Baptist Church of Hanna.

EUFAULA – James Audrevon Caldwell, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. No services planned at this time.

CHECOTAH – Larry Harlan Whitlock, 75, passed away on Nov. 9, 2023. A funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the Kelley Memorial Chapel in Eufaula,OK.

EUFAULA – Patsy Lee Langley, 70, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her home. Family and friends will gather Saturday, November 18 from 10 a.m.. – 1 p.m. at Hunn, Black & Merritt Funeral Home in Eufaula, OK.

EUFAULA – Ronald Dale Oliver, 81, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023, at his home. Services will be held Saturday, November 18 at 1 p.m. at the Texanna Assembly of God.

CHECOTAH – Dustin James Etchison, 32, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. Family plans to hold a private Celebration of Life.

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Man injured diving into shallow water

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A 22-year-old Yukon man was injured when he dove from a pontoon boat into shallow water at Lake Eufaula, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Patrick Tanner reportedly stopped his vessel to swim ...

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Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk set for September 20

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The Lake Eufaula Out of Darkness Walk is set for September 20. On-site registration begins at 5 p.m. and walk begins at 6 p.m. at the Eufaula Cove Pavilion. Organizer Sharina Little says there is stil...

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Wellness Day for seniors Sept. 16

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Heritage Home Care’s fifth annual Senior Wellness Day will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 126 N. 1st St. (now Bridges Street), which is the former location of Family Dollar. The e...

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2 dead, 1 injured after accident

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Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed that a man and a juvenile were killed during a crash involving a semi in Muskogee County on Sunday, Aug. 24 and another juvenile was critically injured. According to ...

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Lake Quilt Show set

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Quilts by the Lake quilt show will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Fork Baptist Church, Eufaula. There will be vendors, a quilter’s boutique and a beautiful opportunity qu...

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Man found dead in yard; possible suspect investigated

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WARNER – Warner Police responded to a call early Saturday morning about a dead man laying outside of a residence in the area of Fifth and Third streets. The deceased has been identified as 51-year-old...

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State Rep. pleads guilty to domestic abuse

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Following his guilty plea, Burns released a statement. “I take full responsibility for my actions and have started a year-long batterers intervention program and am getting treatment for Post-Traumati...

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Two EOSC employees named Oklahoma NextGen Under 30 winners

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WILBURTON – Eastern Oklahoma State College Director of Marketing and Communications Jacob Sitton and Administrative Assistant and Cheer Coach Emma Beck were recently named NextGen Under 30 award winne...

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DOC Director stepping down

By KEATON ROSS OKLAHOMA WATCH

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Oklahoma Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe, one of the highest paid officials in state government, will step down on Sept. 30 to take a private sector job. “I’m extremely proud of my tim...

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Plumb Theatre News

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Get ready for a soulstirring night of praise and worship as the Saved by Grace Trio and Friends from First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls take the Plumb stage on Friday, September 5. This spirit-fil...