John Terry Eddington passed away Friday, February 5, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 89. John Terry Eddington was born on November 6, 1931 to Luather Jefferson and Roy DeWitt Eddington.

Wanda Corinne Crawford Shanda Our precious Corinne danced into heaven February 18th from her home in Angier, NC at the age of 86. Awaiting her was the love of her life Jim, darling daughter Ginny, son Mike, beloved sisters Joy, Judy, Betty, dear brothers Jack, Tom, and Junior, her adored parents Laura and Leonard along with a host of many relatives. Corinne had a life filled with love and family. Joy flowed from heart as she cared, helped, and shared her life with the less fortunate. Marrying Jim, becoming “my bride” as he lovingly called her, brought them much deserved happiness as they traveled, moved, baked, helped, and loved life. Making her home in California for a while, earned them a chance at owning a restaurant. Working together side by side with her family was one of her fondest memories. Corinne spent her final years loved and cared for by her treasured son Steve, his wife Tracy, and great grandson Josh (now serving in the military in Germany) in Angier, NC. She is also survived by grandsons Chris (Jessica), Greg (Kirsten), and Bill (Sylvia); 10 great grandchildren; sister Mary (Jenny), brother Allen (Barbara), sister in law Helen; nephew David (Ladonna), along with many nieces and nephews who loved Aunt Keene dearly. Corinne was born April 19, 1934, raised, attended school at Lamar (but graduated from Moss), so it’s only fitting that she return “home” for her final resting place surrounded by family at Lamar Cemetery. Internment pending.

Julia Francine Tiger passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021, at St John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 60. Julia was born January 20, 1961 in Sapulpa, Oklahoma to Kelly Tiger Sr., and Norean (Beaver) Tiger.

A BIG thank you to Street Commissioner Jim Thetford, who is out in zero degree weather clearing the roads. Watch out for Eli Robinson! A perfect Snow Angel by Augie Robinson Justin O’Kelley giving son Jackson a sled ride.

I always like Paul Harvey’s “Rest of the story.” It was usually very thought provoking and usually true, though many would disagree. Try this one on for size.

A Hughes County man is facing two felony charges after he allegedly assaulted a Seminole Police officer and later urinated in a police cruiser as he was being transported to jail. Steven Chlouber, 63, of Calvin was arrested on Jan.

Friday night the Kiwanis Club held their annual pancake breakfast and it has been a tradition for over half a century. The above picture was taken during the 1950’s. Kiwanis members that we recognize are: Far left: Ode Burton, ?,?,?, Charles Kemmerer, Claude McDonald, Cecil Clift, Joe Lucas, ?.

I was in Daylight Donuts this past week getting some of their delicious treats for the grandkids. While there, I saw my dear friend Faye Chronister. She continues to go through cancer treatments but remains upbeat. She is very special to us and we need to keep her in our prayers….Recently, a friend gave me an old pen with “Jerry’s Market, 400 S. Echo, Ph 379-3771, Holdenville, Oklahoma, Jerry and Deanna Pickett, owners.” Many of us remember their store and were customers of theirs. It was originally Ross Grocery and later Frankie Buck’s grocery. Our family traded there until it closed. Jerry and Deanna were good friends of ours and we still miss them. I also miss that store. It was the last of the homeowned neighborhood grocers. Mr. Ross gave me my first job when I was in Jr.High. I stocked the shelves and cleaned up just before closing. I have never known two finer people than Guy and Ida Ross. I was in the same class as their daughter Janice and she was just like her folks….. Congratulations to my longtime friend Richard Ellwanger of Wewoka for being elected as president of the Oklahoma Museums Association. He is the son of Peggy “Taylor” Ellwanger a graduate of Holdenville High School. Richard is the Executive Director of the Seminole Nation Museum in Wewoka. He has also been helpful in our local HSPS and Hughes County Museum. We are very proud of all he has accomplished and continues to accomplish……Bettye Phillips and Bonnie McCoy stopped by the office recently and they are always so much fun to visit with. The two of them never seem to age but they will not share their beauty secrets with me!......We are so glad that our good friend Betty Sanders is out of the hospital and doing so much better. She was really missed by all of her friends and customers. We also appreciate all Betty does to take care of the homeless animals in our area…..Had a good visit with our longtime friend Jim Keefer. He was at the store getting ready for the bad weather…. From our files – The Year was 1948 – GAVE LIFE FOR U.S. – Conrad Hugh Lawrence, 21-year-old son of R.W. “Bob” Lawrence, 121 N. Lowe, “was killed in action” while serving with the United States navy, his father has been informed by the Navy department. Young Lawrence was a Machinist’s Mate, Third Class, receiving his preliminary training at Norfolk, VA. His home was at Daytona Beach, FL. Survivors include two young sisters, Winifred and Billye June Lawrence, Holdenville…..EIGHTH GRADER WINS THRIFT CONTEST AT PECAN GROVE SCHOOL – Charles Giles, 14-year-old eighth grader at the Pecan Grove School today was announced as the winner of a thrift contest held through the fall season at the school under auspices of Commissioner R.B. Knight and Principal G.W. Hooper. Charles, who knows how to keep track of his money as well as how to make it, displayed records showing $54.02 earned during his spare time this fall. He made the money picking cotton and gathering pecans, doing it without missing any appreciable amount of school. During the season he picked almost 1,900 pounds of bolls, earning $18.89 in that manner and earned $29.18 gathering pecans. A small patch of cotton of his own netted him $5.95. “Most of that money is gone, though,” young Charles grinned. He buys all of his own clothes and school supplies with his earnings. Charles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Giles of Pecan Grove.

Good morning to you. Hope you were able to stay inside and stay warm during this snow. We have to have weather like this to kill all the bugs plus it makes me appreciate all the beautiful days we have in our lives. We all like sunshine and the light from it. Try being a light this week to those around you.

When I was 16 I tried out for my high school basketball team. My school of 1800 students had 60 guys try out that year. I knew my odds were slim. But I hustled and sweated and made the first cut to 40. Then I made the cut to 25. But when Coach posted the final cut to 15 I wasn’t on the list. I know because I checked the list three times. Neither was one of my buddies, Bob. Dejected and defeated I dragged my gym bag and myself home and pitifully flopped on my bed.