Jerry Lee Smith passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 75. Jerry was born March 29, 1948 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Winifred Gene Smith and Clara Mae (Petty) Smith.

Holdenville, OK - A routine traffic stop on recently led to the arrest of Jiajun Ye, a local resident, for allegedly trafficking a staggering amount of marijuana weighing over 160 pounds. The arrest came after Sergeant Trenton J. Maisano and Officer Jacob Rippee noticed Ye’s vehicle speeding on Main Street in Holdenville.

The Holdenville High School Class of 1953 will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its graduation with a come and go affair on Saturday, June 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Holdenville Society of Painters and Sculptors art Gallery at 118 North Broadway.

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Glenda Joyce Smith passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Heritage Village Nursing Center at the age of 84. Glenda was born December 10, 1938 in Jesse, Oklahoma to Francis Monroe Collis and Pearl (London) Collis.

Over time, the words of our loved ones remain etched forever in our minds. Some people pick profound epitaphs that sum up their lives on their tombstones, while others choose humorous epitaphs to keep visitors amused. Some of the funniest and most memorable gravestone quotes ever include anything from dad jokes and puns to cautions about the hereafter, proving that death doesn’t have to be associated with only grief. So, enjoy some time chuckling at these humorous gravestones.

You make known to me the path of life… (Psalm 16:11) For many in America today, the advent of June signals the beginning of what has been labeled “Pride Month” by the activist Left. Originally linked to what is called the “Stonewall Uprising,” Pride Month symbolizes glowing affirmation of LGBTQ identity.

Charles Stephen 'Steve' Sims age 80 of Lenoir City passed away May 23, 2023. He was a member of First Baptist Church Lenoir City and longtime Bible teacher. Steve retired from ORNL after 31 years of service as a nuclear physicist. Preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Freda Sims. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Dana Cummings Sims; children: Danae Sims Ryan (Jeff), Stacy Sims Jones (Todd), and Brent Allen Sims (Katherine); grandchildren: Tara Brook Ryan, Autumn Nicole Ryan, Gavin Walker Jones, Andie-Marie Jones, Macguire Stephen Jones, Braden Garrett Sims, Aminee Rae Sims, Jenna Noel Sims, and Raleigh Nicole Sims. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 28th at First Baptist Church Lenoir City. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 p.m. Burial will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. Click Funeral Home, 109 Walnut Street, Lenoir City is in charge of arrangements.

FELONIES Regan Danielle Roberts— driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol Stephen G. Wachholtz— waiver of extradition Chase Allen Wallace— falsely personate another to create liability MISDEMEANORS John Randell Branscum— driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol MARRIAGE Wayne Raymond Sanborn and Sharon Louise Delana, both of Calvin DIVORCE Jerry Len Bryant vs.