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By C. A. McWilliams This week a miracle, by the name of Billy Joe Johnson, returned home to Wetumka. Ninety-one days ago, he was more nearly out of this world than in it. His story is tragic and yet triumphant— a story of a person spiritually and physically prepared to face whatever the world had to offer; and giving his all to live.
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Oklahoma Baptists Sr. Associate Executive Director
Read moreSympathy to the family of Beetta Combs Griffin, who passed on June 20, 2025. Services will be held on June 26, 2025, at Temple Funeral Home, Oklahoma City, OK. Beetta was the daughter of the late Sandy and Idessa Combs of Clearview, OK.
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On June 21, 2025, guests gathered at Clearview's Old School gym to celebrate Juneteenth and raise funds for its maintenance.
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Attendees gathered in the Chesapeake Room of the Oklahoma History Center for performances by Oscar and Shiron Ray, who portrayed U. S. Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves and his two wives, and to listen to Art Burton discuss the history of Oklahoma Outlaws. Oklahoma Historian Dr. Matthew Pierce opened the event at the History Center. Dr. Donnie L. Nero Sr. served as the master of ceremonies. Shirley Nero, Chair of the OHS Black Heritage Committee and OHS Board Member, presented the “Reason for the Occasion” and welcomed everyone.
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