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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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Checotah Schools savor the holidays

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

November 27, 2025

All of Checotah Schools were a buzz as students, teachers and staff savored their last week of holiday events before Thanksgiving Break. Checotah School Choirs under Director Greg Spena performed thei...

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ODOT’s $54M investment funding highway projects

By LYNN ADAMS SPECIAL TO THE MCINTOSH COUNTY DEMOCRAT

November 27, 2025

Driving on McIntosh County highways should be smoother by 2035, according to plans by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to resurface about 39 miles of I-40, U.S. 69 and other highways. ODOT ex...

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A ‘Golden Christmas’ to benefit residents

November 27, 2025

A “Golden Christmas” sponsored by the Checotah Art Guild will benefit residents at the Checotah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center again this year. Select an angel off the Golden Angel Tree located in ...

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A Thanksgiving message to our community

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

November 27, 2025

As we head into Thanksgiving, we find ourselves reflecting on what makes our community so special. This isn’t just about where we live; it’s all the simple moments that remind us that smalltown life i...

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Candidate filing begins for Board of Education

November 27, 2025

Candidate filing for the Board of Education begins Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, for McIntosh County school districts. Those who wish to file for a Board of Education office must submit a Declaration of Candi...

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Mural dedication honors Watts’ legacy and leadership

By SHAUNA BELYEU GENERAL MANAGER

November 27, 2025

Friends, family and officials attended a powerful moment of community pride on Monday as a new mural honoring former U.S. Congressman and Eufaula native J.C. Watts is officially dedicated at City Hall...

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A hoe-lot is happening at The Happy Hoe Farm Market

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

November 20, 2025

Who says you can’t be a Happy Hoe? The Checotah Chamber of Commerce just had a ribbon cutting for The Happy Hoe Farm Market and the talk around town is there’s a hoe-lot of good things to eat or get a...

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Another successful Veterans Day Celebration

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

November 20, 2025

Another successful Veterans Day Celebration was hosted by Checotah Public Schools and honored all who served in the military especially local veterans on Tuesday, November 11. The special day started ...

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Upcoming Holiday Events

By 3rd Annual Feed the Community

November 20, 2025

3rd Annual Feed the Community Tuesday, Nov. 24 Dinner served from 5 p.m. until the food runs out Checotah Community Center Everyone is welcome! By TNT Power Washing Services In Memory of their mother,...

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Motorcyclist killed

November 20, 2025

A 36-year-old cyclist from McAlester was killed Friday when he lost control of his vehicle on U.S. 270 and Oil Well Road, rolled through a barbed wire fence and came to rest in a field. Zachary W. Pat...

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Ava Rose Johnson partners with businesses for Holiday Food Drive

November 20, 2025

Ava Rose Johnson is partnering with Community Counselors Group and True Value in a Holiday Food Drive that will help support families impacted by the recent government shutdown and cutbacks. “I am thr...