Kimberly McNaughton, Library Director of the Grace M. Pickens Public Library, recently attended the 120th Annual Conference of the Oklahoma Library Association (OLA), thanks to a professional development grant funded by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

Roberta Doris Wyatt was born in Hughes County, Oklahoma on September 12, 1929, to Millard Wyatt and Jewel (Griggs) Wyatt. She and her mom and dad moved frequently at times living in California, but mostly in the Hughes County area. She passed away March 19, 2026, at Heritage Village Nursing Home.

Virgie Crawford, age 87, of Amarillo, Texas and formerly of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away on March 29, 2026, with her son and daughterin- law, Mark and Kathy, by her side. She was born on May 2, 1938, in Lamar, Oklahoma, to Willie and Lula Beck.

Elizabeth Roberta Yahola passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 84. Elizabeth was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Johnson Larney and Katy (Chupco) Larney.

Sharon Kay ‘Mammy’ Pierce passed from this life and joined her granddaughter, China Kay Pierce, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the age of 72 years. Sharon was born in Midwest City, Oklahoma on February 16, 1954, to JC Stevens & Freda Brynt.

A devastating fire broke out at the Wewoka Village Apartments on Seran Drive early Thursday evening, March 19. Although no injuries were reported, multiple residents were displaced, including two male children. City leaders quickly sprang into action and organized a household item and clothing drive at the Wewoka Civic Center on Friday. Organizers were also seeking donations of bottled water, as the complex was left without water. Firefighters from Cromwell, Holdenville and Seminole joined the Wewoka Fire Department in battling the blaze. Holdenville sent a total of seven fire fighters. “Our hearts are with everyone affected by the apartment fire last night,” the City of Wewoka posted to its Facebook page. “We want you to know that your community is here for you during this difficult time.”

Seminole resident and Holdenville native, Roy Boydstun, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War, has been selected to participate in the upcoming Oklahoma Warriors Honor Flight mission to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to those who served in the armed forces.

The Seminole Nation Museum has announced a special memorial exhibition celebrating the soul and storytelling of the beloved artist, Jonny Hawk (Johnson Lee Scott) from March 21 through June 6. Johnson Scott was lifelong resident of Holdenville and graduate of Holdenville High School, Curated in a heartfelt partnership with the Johnson Scott Family, this collection serves as a homecoming for the vibrant acrylics that defined a career spanning over half a century.

Four members of the Holdenville Wolverine Basketball Team have earned All-66 Conference Honors. Rowdy Elkins, Memphis Thionnet and RJ Lowe were selected to the Boy’s All-66 Conference Team and Darcy Shepherd was selected to the All-66 Conference Girl’s Team.

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