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Obituaries
May 29, 2025
Death Notices

EUFAULA – Mary Rhodes, 92, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital of Muskogee.

CHECOATH – Billy Dale Visor, 85, passed away May 24, 2025. A graveside memorial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah.

CHECOTAH – Cindy LeAnn McIntosh, 59, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 30, at Checotah Cemetery.

EUFAULA – Marcia Sue Burke, 81, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

MUSKOGEE – Robert Randal Lee Hall Sr., 70, passed from this world on May 20, 2025, at his home. A Celebration of Robert’s life was held at 1p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Hunn Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Checotah.

EUFAULA – Michael John Dowling, 36, passed from this life on May 17. 2025. Funeral services were held May23 at Integrity Chapel.

CHECOTAH – Shirley JoAnn Guinn, 76, passed from this life on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Muskogee,OK.

WAINWRIGHT – Cecil Wayne Guthrie, 81, passed from this life to his heavenly home on May 15, 2025. Funeral services were held Monday, May 19, 2025 at Chandler Road Assembly Of God.

TULSA -Leslie “Les” Johnston, 80, formerly of Checotah, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his wife Jo Ann by his side. Funeral services were held Monday, May 19 at the Crossroads Baptist Church.

MUSKOGEE – Willie Blundell, 82, formerly of Oktaha, passed away on May 13, 2025, at his home in Muskogee, OK. No services are schedules at this time.

PORUM – Billy Darrell Benson, 58, passed away at his home on May 10, 2025, in Porum, Oklahoma. Graveside services were held May 19 at Cramp Cemetery in Porum.

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 
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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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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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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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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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