Herschel Lee Allen, 52, of Ada, Oklahoma passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 in Ada. Herschel was born on October 8, 1969 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Herschel and Leota (Alexander) Allen.

Weldon Thetford passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 in his home in Holdenville at the age of 83. Weldon was born August 14, 1938 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Luther “L.E.” Ervie Thetford and Hattie Victoria Brittain Thetford.

Johnny “PaPa” Lee Green passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Holdenville General Hospital in Holdenville at the age of 82. Johnny was born September 4, 1939 in Lamar, Oklahoma to Bert and Pearl Green.

Basketball season resumes Old Coaches will tell you there’s three parts to basketball season. There’s pre-Christmas, post Christmas and the play-offs.