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August 1, 2024

Death Notices

Eufaula – Jason Edward Snyder, 44, passed away on July 9, 2024. A memorial service was held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Carlton Landing Community Church in Carlton Landing, OK.

Eufaula – Douglas Allen Davis, 62, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the McAlester Regional Health Center in McAlester, OK. Services will be set for a future date to be determined.

Quinton – Lois Louise Eakle, 80, passed away Sunday July 14, 2024, at her home in Quinton, OK, surrounded by family. A family conducted memorial was held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Crossroads Free Will Baptist Church.

Eufaula – Ruth Elaine Henley, 78, passed away Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Lakeview Nursing & Rehab Center. Services will be set for a future date to be determined.

Eufaula – Elliott Dean Fields, 77, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the McAlester Regional Health Center in McAlester, OK. A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Kelley Memorial Chapel.

Stuart – Lancey Lavoy Dozier, 63, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home in of Stuart, OK. A graveside service was held Friday, July 26, 2024 at Bower Cemetery in Eufaula, OK.

Chelsea – Rick Lynn Beeler, 51, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the St. Francis Hospital of Tulsa. A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Keota Assembly of God in Keota, OK.

Checotah – Janet Darlene Butler, 64, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at her home in Checotah, OK. A family conducted memorial service was held Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Eufaula Church of God.

Muskogee – Laura Ruth Davis, 98, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the St. Francis Hospital of Muskogee. A memorial service was held Friday, July 26, 2024 at Kelley Memorial Chapel.

Eufaula – Margaret Louise Dowling, 84, peacefully passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, at the St. Francis Hospital of Muskogee surrounded by her family. A funeral service was held Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the Eufaula Church of Christ.

Motley, MN – Junita Bowers Pierce, 87, formerly of Eufaula, OK, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024. A memorial service was held Tuesday, July 30, at the Free Methodist Church in Motley.

Broken Arrow – Jimmie Lee Lane, 88, former resident of Checotah, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Broken Arrow, OK. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, August 2, 2024, at Checotah Church of Christ.

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Braving the Blues festival, honoring a friend

By LENORE BECHTEL

September 4, 2025

Every Labor Day weekend since moving to Oklahoma, I thought about going to the Dusk to Dawn Blues Festival. But the idea of a yard party running from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. was intimidating—and I could neve...

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Man injured diving into shallow water

September 4, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

By TRES SAVAGE AND MATT PATTERSON

September 4, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

September 4, 2025

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

By MATTIE MALOY PLUMB THEATRE

September 4, 2025

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...