DEATH NOTICES

Obituaries

September 26, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

TIGER MOUNTAIN – John Alexander Been, 73, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at his home on Tiger Mountain. A memorial service was held Saturday, August 24 at the Dewar First Baptist Church.

WARNER –Norma Lee Scott (Jones), 79, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024. No service scheduled.

MUSKOGEE – Johnnye Gay Guerra, 73, formerly born in Checotah, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024. A memorial service was held Friday, September 6, 2024 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel.

EUFAULA – Steven K. Nelson, Sr. 64, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. No services scheduled at this time.

OKTAHA – Brent E. Eller, 55, passed away on September 4, 2024. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 11 at the Jimmy R. Eller Gymnasium in Oktaha, OK.

TAHLEQUAH – Remington Dale Sullivan, 3-month-old son of Matthew and Jessica Sullivan, passed away on September 5, 2024. A funeral service was held Wednesday, September 11 in the Sequoyah Memorial Chapel of Forever Memories Funeral Services in Sallisaw, OK.

CALIFORNIA – David Samuel “Tony” Spirlock, 80, formerly from McIntosh County, passed away September 5, 2024. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 21 at the Little Coweta Baptist Church in Stidham, OK.

OKTAHA – Joyce Faye Walker Fredrick Parker Stine, 89, died on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Oktaha, OK. A celebration of Joyce’s life was held Thursday, September 19 at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel.

COLLINSVILLE – Pamela Beth Steidley, 70, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2024. A graveside service was held Thursday, September 19 at Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula, OK.

MUSKOGEE – Dustin Allen Robinson, 41, passed away September 15, 2024. A memorial service was held Friday, September 20 at Timothy Baptist Church in Muskogee, OK.

EUFAULA – Dwight Verlin (Butch) Young, 80, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at his home. A memorial service was held Friday, September 20 at Kelley Memorial Chapel in Eufaula, OK.

EUFAULA – Donald Ray (Butch) Mitchell, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, September 16, 2024, at his home. A graveside service was held Tuesday, September 24 at the Moore Cemetery in Eufaula, OK.

CHECOTAH – Joyce Arlene Cooper, 89, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. Graveside services were held Tuesday, September 24 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah, OK.

Sports

Lady Ironheads dominate to win Regionals

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

October 10, 2024

The Eufaula Lady Ironheads (28-3) dominated Regional action defeating Westville 10-2 on Friday to win the Regional Tournament and punched their ticket to the Super Regionals. The game was a perfect ex...

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Myrtle Frost, a legend in her time and town

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 10, 2024

Checotah lost not just a lifetime friend but an icon and legend when Myrtle Mae (Wallace) Frost passed away Sept. 26 at the age of 94. Frost played basketball at Checotah from 1944 to 1948 and was an ...

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Convoy of Historic Military Vehicles stopping in Checotah

October 10, 2024

A convoy of historic military vehicles will be stopping in Checotah, Thursday, Oct. 17 around 9:45 a.m. at 207 N. Broadway. Members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association- HA are convoying 2...

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McIntosh County owners receive Oklahoma Centennial Ranch award

October 10, 2024

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer Lynda Ozan announced that an Oklahoma Centennial Ranch award has been presented to the Vinson Family Farm, a McIntosh County ranch just outside of Checotah. ...

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State Education Department seeks bids for 55,000 classroom bibles

October 10, 2024

JENNIFER PALMER, PAUL MONIES AND HEATHER WARLICK OKLAHOMA WATCH Superintendent Ryan ■ Walters isn’t just talking 9^ h.° about buying Bibles for schools. Bids opened Monday for a contract to supply the...

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Bless the press during Oklahoma Newspaper Week

By Mark Thomas EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OKLAHOMA PRESS ASSOCIATION

October 10, 2024

It is impossible to count the number of times we stop each year to celebrate and commemorate special occasions. It happens every holiday, anniversary, birthday and graduation. We salute veterans, toas...

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Big Boy to pay return visit Oct. 14

By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR AND LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

October 10, 2024

Big Boy, the historic locomotive owned by Union Pacific, will pass through McIntosh County sometime after 9 a.m. on Oct. 14. Maybe. The trains schedule is subject to change. It was last seen locally w...

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Fall Upcoming Events

October 10, 2024

Free Halloween Movie Night Come join us for a free family-friendly movie Friday, Oct. 18 Starts at dusk Veterans Park, Checotah Hosted by Checotah Chamber of Commerce & Cross Fiber OpticInternet FAIC ...

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City of Checotah Trash-Off Days

By November 4th - 9th 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

October 10, 2024

Located at the city maintenance barn at 711 NW Main St. Residents MUST have a City of Checotah water bill. Tires, paint or hazardous materials will not be permitted. This is a SELF SERVICE trash-off e...

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Mvskoke language class today

October 10, 2024

A Mvskoke language class will be held Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eufaula Indian Community Center, 800 Birkes Rd. Pot luck meal will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call...

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