Leamon James Jr. ‘Peanut’ Lowe passed away in Holdenville, Oklahoma on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the age of 64 years. Peanut is the son of Leamon Lowe Sr & Dorothy Allene (Hudlow) Lowe, born on September 6, 1961, in Wilburton, Oklahoma. He was brought up in his younger years in LeFlore, Oklahoma and attended LeFlore schools. The family moved to Oklahoma City, where he graduated Classen High School in 1979. He attended VoTech school and earned a Machinist certificate, working various jobs as a laborer before becoming disabled in his late teenage years. Some of his favorite things were hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leamon & Dorothy Lowe. He is survived by his brother, Ronald Lowe (Beth McCleskey) of Holdenville, and his sister, Rhonda Lowe of Oklahoma City; nieces and nephews, other family members, and many friends. There are currently no services planned.

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LETTERS TO SANTA Dear Santa: I am 5 years old and have a been a pretty good boy. For Christmas this year I would like a toy violin and a wind-up Popeye. Please don’t forget other little boys and girls.

This week, the State Election Board mailed postcards to more than 71,000 voters requesting that they update their voter registration address, State Election Board Secretary Paul Ziriax announced. The postcards were mailed to voters who were identified by the U.S. Postal Service as having completed a National Change of Address Card within the past 12 months. Election officials say the effort helps ensure clean voter registration rolls and is part of the State Election Board's regular voter list maintenance process.

The Holdenville Wolverine basketball teams had some growing pains in their first week of the 2025-2026 basketball season. The Wolverines are young and the opening week’s schedule was filled with really good teams.

ADA, Okla. – Bachelor’s degrees will be granted to East Central University students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec.

ADA, Okla. – Master’s degrees will be granted to East Central University (ECU) students as the university conducts its 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec.

Clinton was born March 1, 1946 in Holdenville, Oklahoma to Thomas Lewis Horne and Ruby Lettie (Kincaid) Horne. Clinton graduated from Holdenville High School in the Class of 1964. He attended East Central University and graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Art. Clinton served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Corrections Case Manager for the Oklahoma Department of Correction. Clinton enjoyed fishing, animals, dogs, movies, sports and driving around.

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