Claire Ann Edwards passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 81. Claire was born De Claire was born December 6, 1939 in Hooker, Oklahoma to Dean Hatfield and Ella (Herbel) Hatfield.

Elizabeth Ann Pattison passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 84. Ann was born December 1, 1937 in Ada, Oklahoma to Jimmy “Jim” Browning and Elsie (Heatley) Browning.

Inez Muirhead passed away Friday, December 10th, 2021 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. Inez was born on June 11, 1923 to C.A.

Terry Wayne Smallwood passed away December 8th, 2021 at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 60. Terry was born April 9th, 1961 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Jerry Dean Smallwood and Wynema (Beaver) Russell.

Elkhart – Billye “Jane” (French) Burns, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at her home in Elkhart, Indiana after a courageous 4 ½ month battle with stage 4 ovarian cancer. Her beloved children, Jennifer, Rick, Tim, and Dan were by her side.

ALL DEMPSEY HARDGRAVES WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS HIS TWO FRONT TEETH so he can eat all his Christmas goodies..

DEC. 7TH, 1941 It was Sunday, December 7 and many local folks had just returned home from church.

In a conversation with Holdenville General Hospital Administrator, Steve Stewart, this morning we learned that Mercy Hospital which manages Holdenville General Hospital will be moving forward with a vaccine mandate despite the federal court injunction last week. Mr. Stewart informed us that two employees have quit over the mandate, but it is believed that less than 10% of their 150 employees will be affected by the it. Almost 20 staff members of Holdenville General Hospital have met all criteria and been granted a religious or medical exemption from the vaccination. Mr. Stewart and the Holdenville Hospital administration continues to do everything they can to work with their employees and keep them on staff allowing the hospital to function with a full crew.

RYAN AND HILLARY PITTS HOSTED AN OPEN HOUSE Friday for their beautiful new law office. Formerly, the Security State Bank building, it has been completely renovated by father and son duo, Wes and Lloyd Thomas. Santa was on site to hear all the childrens’ Christmas wishes and the food was outstanding. Inset picture: Ryan Pitts, his wife, Hillary, and their two children Rylee and Reagan.

FELONY Nathaniel Brannon—aggravated assault and battery DIVORCE Dakota Cheyne Harjo-Alleman vs. Kortney H.