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 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. CJ was born, raised and lived most of her life in Holdenville.

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. His two sons, Jon and Gale, predeceased him. Caroline cared for her father in her home the past several years. The celebration of his life and internment will be in his hometown of Holdenville, OK on January 17th, 2026.

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.

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 in Holdenville and an expanded replacement clinic in Sapulpa.

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.

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. All Americans should never forget the brave men and women who answered our nation’s call to serve and fought for our freedom with honor.

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 DennisPLangdon vs Christina Marie Vinson Langdon CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT Aresha Pearl Gilbert vs Devan Kyle Gore Devan Kyle Gore vs Aresha Pearl Gilbert PROTECTIVE ORDER Kaylee Marie Mast vs Jordan Carter Canales TRAFFIC Khalid – Speeding 16-20MPH over limit Taylor W Tollett – Speeding 1115MPH over limit Jodi N. Smith – Child restraint violations Evan J.

“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. It occupied American attention and involvement for over 20 years, with our combat forces in-country and on the ground from 1965-1973.

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