Death Notices - McIntosh Democrat

Obituaries

April 2, 2026

Death Notices

OKTAHA - Janelle Kay Watts, 65, departed from this world on March 26, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Janelle’s memorial service will be at the Oktaha Gospel Church April 3, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Sports

2026 Eufaula Fishing Tournaments

April 2, 2026

April 11 — Fishers of Men April 12 — Oklahoma High School Fishing April 12 — XFL April 19 — Oklahoma High School Fishing April 24–25 — B.A.S.S Nation April 25 — Fisherman’s Choice May 3 — XFL May 9 — ...

News

Court Report

April 2, 2026

Sports

Lake Eufaula Fishing Report

April 2, 2026

Elevation is 2.5 ft. below normal and stable, water temperature 55°F and stained. (USACE Lake Level) Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits, and plastic ...

lifestyle

Quote of the Week

April 2, 2026

“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” – Brene Brown, from her TED Talk, “The Power of Vulnerability”

Obituaries

Margaret Belle Ashes

April 2, 2026

December 28, 1941 – March 6, 2026 Margaret Belle Ashes, 84, of Porum, Oklahoma, gently departed from this life on Friday, March 6, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Muskogee. Born on December 28, 1941,...

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Matt Helms: From Eufaula High School to collegiate and professional baseball

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 2, 2026

Matt Helms is an American baseball player best known for his standout performances at Eufaula High School in Oklahoma and later in college and independent professional leagues. Helms became one of the...

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Ironheads explode early run past Canadian 14-5

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 2, 2026

The Eufaula Ironheads (15) came out swinging Friday night and never let up, powering past Canadian in their first commanding victory of the season, 14-5. Eufaula wasted no time lighting up the scorebo...

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Ferguson’s big day powers Wildcats in 15-1 rout over Roland

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

April 2, 2026

The Checotah Wildcats (12-2) came out swinging and never looked back. Behind a clutch performance from Taten Ferguson, Checotah Varsity rolled past Roland 15-1 on Monday in dominant fashion. Ferguson ...

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Wildcats receive All-Conference honors

By Rodney Haltom sports EDITOR

March 26, 2026

Congratulations to these athletes on being selected as All-Conference athletes. This honor is voted on by the coaches within our conference, which makes it a great accomplishment to be recognized by t...

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Planting seeds of faith in a food desert

By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER

March 26, 2026

Spring has sprung and with it comes a new determination to get the People’s Garden going and growing again. Planting seeds of faith for a food desert in a town that needs a whole lot more faith to see...

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PNC volunteer helps community with new pet page

By Staff Reports

March 26, 2026

It takes a village to raise a child and to rescue dogs and cats in McIntosh County. Two years ago two local ladies, Lori Powell-Fells and LaDonna Brittle-Rhodes set out on a mission to help rescue the...