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Mrs. Lola Parker Dean, born December 12, 1910, to Sherd and Ribbi (Harrison) Parker, worked with twelve siblings and parents on a farm east of Porter, Oklahoma where she developed her strong work ethics. She attended the community one-room community school of Harrison Chapel and graduated Eighth grade. She returned to the farm but had a deep desire to continue her education. After two years, she traveled to Muskogee to continue her education at Manual Training High School and graduated. Lola went back to the farm; back to work where they needed her more, worked hard, prayed, and believed God would provide a way. Time passed and she continued her education at Langston University where she earned a teaching certificate. Lola returned to her Harrison Chapel to serve as principal and teacher for grades one through eighth. She never let the law deter her desire to obtain an education and pursue her dreams. Each summer, she returned to Langston to continue her education until she earned her bachelor’s degree. Later she earned her master’s from Northeastern State College (University) in Tahlequah.
Read moreA regular meeting of the Wetumka City Council was held on Monday, February 14, 2022. Council members present were Jason Lee, Donna Dyer and Richard Roush. Norma Marshall-Mayor, Sherry Smith-City Manager and Garret Eller - City Attorney were also present.
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Todd Collard has been a graphic designer for over 35 years and he and his wife, Candi Mentink, currently have their business, Collard Designs, in Calvin, Oklahoma. In January of 2021, he and Candi decided to expand into something that Todd had always wanted to try: custom funeral caskets. Todd and Candi formed Caskets of Honor and hoped to provide a professional and personalized product to grieving families that would honor their deceased loved ones. Their business is a registered “Made in Oklahoma” entity.
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Homer and Joyce Barrett spent the week in Oklahoma City attending the State Basketball finals watching their grandson T. O. Barrett, a sophomore player for Edmond North Class A, make their way to earning the state championship. T. O. has a powerful slam, and a three-point shooter. He scored seventeen points in their final game against Moore to win the title. Others attending the games included parents Antonio and Stacey Barrett, brothers Amari and Amir Barrett, Uncle and Aunt Paul and Jennifer Barrett Hunt, Uncle and Aunt Kendrick and Tina Barrett Jackson, Uncle and Aunt Kevin and Gale Parker. T. O.’s father said he was immensely proud of his son and his accomplishments. The rest of the family agreed.
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Marian French Ware was born 75 years ago to Lawrence and Marguerite French in Clearview, Oklahoma. She was one of eighteen children. Marian resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is a proud mother and grandmother. Her priority, she manages the French Family Trust which includes the homeplace her beloved parents, especially the home where her mother spent most of her 104 years on this earth. Second, her pride and joy is maintaining the history and culture of the town of which she attended and graduated school and returns as often as permitted. So, 75th Marian and many more blessed years.
Read moreClearview News: Sympathy is extended to the Drake family on the death of Anthony Drake of St. Louis, Missouri. Anthony is the brother of Gregory of Clearview, Ivan of Weleetka, and Bernard of Oklahoma City, Thelma of Kansas City, and Brady of Tulsa, and Selma Jr (deceased). He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Selma Drake of Clearview. Please continue your prayers for those on our sick list: L.C. Carson, Sharon Patton, Dorothy Loggins, Bobby Joe Forshee, Marjorie Plunkett, Kurrilue Johnson, and Johnny West. Remember, Spring is on its way, March 20th. Looking like a few garden places are in preparation for planting.
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