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Brenda Loggings is looking to buy land in Clearview; interested sellers should contact the mayor. Alvin Lucas is at home with his sister Joyce caring for him, and the family requests prayers. Our current sick list includes Lloyd David, Lovie Samilton, Bobby West (lung cancer), Jerry French (cancer), Irene Carson, Taft Forshee, Tiger French, Wilbert Zackery, Brady Drake (cancer), Keia Wauleah Teaseinuslowly Parker, and Earnest Hamilton.
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Funeral services for Debra “Debbie” Davis were held Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Wetumka, Oklahoma. Interment followed at the Basquez Family Cemetery of Wetumka.
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The descendants of Selma Drake Sr. and Essie Mae Clark Drake gathered in Clearview on August 9th for their annual reunion. Their children and grandchildren plan to continue this event, which is scheduled for either the first or second weekend in connection with the Okmulgee rodeo. When Clearview hosted its own rodeo, it occurred during the first weekend in August. Selma and Essie Mae had eight children. Six of them—Thelma, Brady, Bernard, Ivan, Felicia, and Gregory—attended the reunion, while Selma Jr. and Anthony are deceased.
Read moreThe Town of Clearview, in collaboration with the Creek Nation, Okfuskee County District #3, and the USDA, replaced a damaged bridge on Main Street. As part of the grant received, the town contributed its share of the project costs. White rocks were strategically placed around the new bridge to prevent future washouts.
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A dedication ceremony for a monument at the historic Threatt Filling Station in Luther, Oklahoma took place on Friday, August 8th, 2025. This monument is part of Route 66 CentennialMonumentProject,commemorating the upcoming 100th anniversary of Route 66.
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It has been said, “some men are born great, some have greatness thrust upon them, while others achieve greatness.” Many, however, who have inherited a great name, wealth or power have failed to meet the expectations of their parents and friends. When, therefore, anyone, reared in the home of poverty and educated in the school of “hard knocks,” rises above the unfavorable limitations of his surroundings and achieves a noble career of eminent usefulness in Church or state, he merits commendation.
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