Orville Reid, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, passed away on February 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, love, and deep devotion to the people around him. From his early years in Holdenville to his many years of leadership and service in the community, Orville was a man whose presence made others feel supported, encouraged, and cared for. He will be remembered for his steady character, warm spirit, and the countless ways he gave of himself to his family, his church, and his hometown.

It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Billie Kathryn Shores, Grizzle, Murray on February 28, 2026. Billie was the last of nine (9) children born to Henry Shores and Mattie Davis Shores on October the 13, 1932. Billie was born in Hughes County in the small town of Yeager Oklahoma.

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HOLDENVILLE — New data from a bi-weekly progress report shows the Hughes County Assessor’s Office is making significant progress in catching up on property inspections and data entry that had fallen behind in previous years.

After his arrival in Ireland, Patrick was enslaved to a cruel Irish chieftain who may have been a Druid high priest. (The Druids, pagan religious leaders in Ireland, were known for human sacrifices, magic spells, and worship of the sun, wind, and rocks, among other things.) Forced to work as a shepherd, Patrick spent long days in the fields. During the six years of his enslavement, he turned to the God he had learned about in his youth and began to pray intensely. In his autobiography, The Confession of St. Patrick, he described experiencing the overwhelming love of God, akin to how a father comforts his son.

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The Holdenville Junior High Powerlifters have set the standard for the expectations of this year’s powerlifters! The junior high powerlifters began the day with a state championship performance by Ruth Barker! Ruth entered the 97 pound division weighing 95 pounds. Barker managed to lift 90 pounds in the bench press,190 pounds in the dead lift and 90 pounds in the squat for a total of 430 pounds. Niya Nickason placed third in the 97 pound division. Niya weighed in at 92.5 pounds. Her squat was 140 pounds, bench press was 70 pounds and her dead lift was 185 pounds!

“We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.” E. B.

Dear Savvy Senior, I recently had an estate plan prepared, including a will, power of attorney and advance directive, but I’m not sure what to do about all my online accounts - email, banking, social media and other accounts. How can I make sure my family can access what they need and protect my digital information after I’m gone? -Almost 80 Dear Almost, Along with a traditional estate plan, it’s wise to also create a digital estate plan - sometimes called a “digital will” - that outlines your online accounts and how you want them handled after your death.

PATTERSON SELECTED TO COACH ALL-STARS Head Baseball Coach Mike Patterson has been selected by the Oklahoma State Baseball Association to coach this year’s Oklahoma All-Stars in the Sun Belt Classic.