Latest
Two elderly sisters, one widowed and the other never married, were living together. They had decided the year before that because the oldest owned her house, the younger should leave a rented apartment and move into her sister’s second bedroom.
Read more
In a few weeks I will be officiating at the wedding of a long time friend. This has me thinking about marriage and, especially marital advice. When you want the dead level truth it’s always best to get it from children. Here’s what some kids had to say about marriage.
Read more
Edith “Arlene” Lawson was born May 27, 1940 in Sickles, Oklahoma to J. D. Murchison and Clara (Smith) Murchison. She passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in Oklahoma City at the age of 84. She married Buddy Lawson on November 16, 1959 in Durant, Oklahoma. They met in Binger, Oklahoma. Buddy was parked at a stop sign and Arlene crossed the street in front of him and it was love at first sight! She attended school at Binger and Lookeba-Sicles. She received her Bachelor’s Degree at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.
Read more
Ima Jean “Jean”(Davault) Phillips age 94, passed away in her home on March 21, 2025. She was born Feb 27, 1931 in Asher, OK to Martin and Gertrude (McAlister) Davault. She was raised in Noble, OK and graduated from Noble HS. After high school, she worked in a jewelry store and then Primrose Funeral Home both in Norman. This is where she later met her future husband, James G. “Jim” Phillips Jr. while working at the funeral home in Norman, OK. They were later married September 26, 1952 in Norman. They lived in Wellston, Comanche, and Edmond before moving their sons to what would be their forever home in Holdenville in 1962. They purchased Hudson Funeral Home and this is where they raised both sons in the funeral home. In 1977, they purchased Stout Funeral Home in Wewoka. Jean served her beloved community with Jim for many years until her health prevented it. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Holdenville where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. She actively served at Holdenville General Hospital as a Pink Lady, was active in Mother’s Club where she was a “fierce” dominoes player, and a Cub Scout Den Leader. Her greatest joy was her family. She spent many weekends enjoying sleepovers with her grandchildren, playing dominoes and cards with friends, and cooking Sunday dinners for the family.
Read more
HOLDENVILLE— Dale Turner, a dedicated educator and community leader, was recently honored at the Hughes County Livestock Show for his years of service to the Holdenville community and its students. His contributions to agricultural education, leadership development, and vocational training have left an enduring impact on Hughes County and beyond.
Read more