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Obituaries
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.

NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes away at age 56
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NFL and Checotah great Tracy Scroggins passes away at age 56
By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR 
February 12, 2026
Tracy Scroggins, a standout defensive end and linebacker for the Detroit Lions, and a beloved figure in eastern Oklahoma football, passed away last week in Florida at the age of 56. Born September 11,...
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Plan to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet
February 12, 2026
Make plans to attend the Checotah Chamber Banquet on Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the First Free Will Baptist Family Life Center, located at 713 N. Broadway. This year Tyler Mountain BBQ will be catering the ...
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Shamrocks, sneakers and shenanigans
February 12, 2026
The 5th Annual Eufaula Green Run 5K returns Saturday, March 14, inviting runners, walkers and costume-wearers of all ages to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the Eufaula way: lakeside, lively and dressed i...
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Locks of love
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Locks of love
By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER 
February 12, 2026
Many people drive right past it without even knowing it’s there. Just off the path at Lake Eufaula State Park, a small fountain bubbles, almost unnoticed. But stop for a moment and you’ll see what’s r...
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORYCOMMEMORATIONS
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2026 BLACK HISTORY MONTH THEME: A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORYCOMMEMORATIONS
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February 12, 2026
February is known as Black History Month. Black History Month started as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson in 1826. Dr. Woodson was concerned that the contributions of Black Americans were overl...
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Don Campbell celebrates turning 90
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Don Campbell celebrates turning 90
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
February 12, 2026
On Saturday, Feb. 7, family and friends of Don Campbell met at the Checotah Community Center to help him celebrate his 90th birthday. The center was buzzing with laughter and stories of yesteryear as ...
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Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale set for Feb. 14
February 12, 2026
The Eufaula Local Livestock Show and Premium Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 14, at the McIntosh County Fairgrounds. The livestock show will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the premium dinner at 5:30 p....
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April 11 from 8 p.m. -11 p.m. Prom tickets on sale now in Mrs. Ortiz Room 220 until March 13 for $40. Must be academically eligible to purchase and attend.
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Pet Pantry has new hours of operation
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Due to the overwhelming success of the Paws N Claws Community Pet Pantry new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday AFTERNOONS ONLY from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This is in efforts to not interfere ...
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18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Feb. 28
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It’s time to pull out those famous family chili recipes and see if you have what it takes to win this year’s 18th Annual Chili Cook-Off set for Saturday, Feb. 28 at the First Free Will Baptist Life Ce...
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