Mary Jo Barnett
Mary Jo Barnett passed away on November 4th, 2025 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was born on September 18th, 1963 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Walter and Josephone Wise.
Claudia “CJ” Olivo
Claudia Jane “CJ” Olivo was born on January 12, 1951, in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Marvin “Snooks” Sherrill Olivo, Jr. and Alice Marie (Hendrix) Olivo. She went to her eternal home in Heaven on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Rev. Clyde Wilson Chesnutt
On October 25, 2025, Rev. Clyde Wilson Chesnutt, age 93, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at home with his only surviving child, Caroline Chesnutt present. Clyde’s first wife, Mary Ellen Balch, predeceased him and they shared three children during their marriage and later lives.
HOLDENVILLE PUBLIC WORKS AWARDS BID FOR WATER TRANSFER PROJECT
The Holdenville Public Works Authority voted this week to award a contract for the city’s long-anticipated water transfer project, which will move water from the old lake into the new lake—Holdenville’s current primary water source.
MUSCOGEE NATION APPROVES FUNDING FOR MULTI-MILLION STATE-OF-THE-ART HEALTH FACILITY IN HOLDENVILLE
OKMULGEE, OK — In a landmark move to continue the progressive expansion of healthcare services for Muscogee citizens, the Muscogee Nation National Council has approved a $185 million financing package to support the construction of two transformational health facilities — a new comprehensive clinic...
Wolverine Sports by Tom Turner
Holdenville’s 58-19 win at Comanche has become typical since Coach David Barker and his staff revitalized the program. It was just 5 years ago when the Wolverines were on the short end of these types of contests.
The Fallen Soldier Table was featured at this year’s Veteran’s Program hosted by Creek Nation
Each item on the Missing Man Table represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home. The ceremony symbolizes that they are with us, here in spirit.
HUGHES COUNTY DISTRICT COURT RECORDS
FELONIES Derrick Parfait – Murder in the First Degree MISDEMEANORS Bobby Lee Stewart – Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol CIVIL In the matter of Rubye C Wagoner – Estate of deceased Holdenville Ridge Apartment vs Samantha Harjo – Entry and Detainer DIVORCE ...
Ordinary Heroes & Veterans Day Coke
“Happy are those who dare courageously to defend what they love.” Ovid (Roman poet) The Vietnam War, pitting communist North Vietnam against South Vietnam and its primary ally the United States, was a long and divisive conflict.
