Glory (Bilby) Cemetery is in need of donations to maintain the cemetery for this year. Donations may be mailed to: First United Bank, P.O. Box 709, Holdenville, OK 74848. Or dropped off at the bank at: 102 East Main Street, Holdenville. Make checks payable to the Glory Cemetery fund.

A robber breaks into an old couple’s house at night. The couple confronts him and he pulls out his gun.

Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com The following is a man’s recipe for eventually learning to live all alone… Shoot, I really hate it when the wife’s feelin’ bad. It jest gets her down and seems to mess up her days.

War Day #17 // On choice and paradise during war times (We’re alive and well.) This week, Hallow’s Lent reflections were focused on the second phrase Jesus uttered on the cross: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” During this time of war, I have been reflecting a lot on how my understanding of numerous Bible passages has changed and transformed. I have always been a peace-loving person and I don’t like conflicts between people.

Make a Wish Oklahoma sent a limo to pick Cassy up for a shopping spree in OKC. Stops included Penn Square Mall, Michael’s and Torrid with lunch at Olive Garden.

Oklahoma State Representative David Smith has teamed up with the Holdenville News and the Hughes County Tribune to provide high school seniors in Hughes County an opportunity to earn a $500 scholarship. Interested seniors are asked to submit an essay entitled, “What America Means to Me.” The essay should be two-pages long and double-spaced.

Shirley Ann Hood passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 71. Shirley was born October 9, 1950 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Arvie G.

Holdenville native, David Diamond, died on February 17, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. After growing up in Holdenville, David also lived in Norman, Shawnee and Tulsa for many years before ultimately moving to Salt Lake City.

John Wayne Hoff, 68, of Bristow Point, Oklahoma passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at his home. John was born on June 18, 1953 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to William “Bill” Hoff and Paralee (Boyd) Hoff.

Iris “June” Freeman passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her residence in Lamar, Oklahoma at the age of 94 surrounded by her family. June was born February 12, 1928 in Wetumka, Oklahoma to Thedore William Carl and Emma Marie (Jordan) Carl.