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Adam Lee McAusland, a Centrahoma resident, passed away June 4, 2023 at Coalgate at the age of 62 years and 19 days. He was born May 15, 1961 to Roy Lee and Eddie Ellen (Blevins) McAusland at Coalgate. He attended Tupelo Schools and did all kinds of odd jobs including carpentry and mechanics. He served in the U. S. Army. Adam loved riding his bicycle. He was known for riding his bike across the country.
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Funeral services for Lois Evelyn (Horn) Alexander, a Centerpoint, OK, resident, (lived in and around Wichita, KS for 13 years and came back to Atoka County in 1964), were held Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Atoka with Minister Floyd Kaiser officiating. Burial was in Darwin Cemetery in Darwin, OK with Brown’s Funeral Service of Atoka in charge of arrangements.
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The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB) selected Alyssa West, Coalgate Senior, as one of 20 outstanding high school seniors from across the state to serve on the first Student Board of Directors, which is a unique leadership opportunity.
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Marjorie Lou “English” Bilderback was born January 6, 1940 to Gary and Josie English in Coal County, Oklahoma and passed away April 18, 2023 at the age of 83 years 3 months and 12 days.
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Graveside services for Anita Mae (LaFevers) Breed, an Oklahoma City resident, were held Monday, June 5, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Centrahoma Cemetery with Rev. Jim Hodges officiating. Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate was in charge of arrangements.
Read MoreYou make known to me the path of life… (Psalm 16:11) For many in America today, the advent of June signals the beginning of what has been labeled “Pride Month” by the activist Left. Originally linked to what is called the “Stonewall Uprising,” Pride Month symbolizes glowing affirmation of LGBTQ identity.
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Over time, the words of our loved ones remain etched forever in our minds. Some people pick profound epitaphs that sum up their lives on their tombstones, while others choose humorous epitaphs to keep visitors amused. Some of the funniest and most memorable gravestone quotes ever include anything from dad jokes and puns to cautions about the hereafter, proving that death doesn’t have to be associated with only grief. So, enjoy some time chuckling at these humorous gravestones.
Read MoreTheU.S.Supreme Court’s 2020 ruling in McGirt v. Oklahoma, which declared that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s Oklahoma reservation was never formally disestablished for purposes of federal majorcrimes law, has now led to a state court case that will determine if all American Indians in the affected areas are now exempt from paying Oklahoma state income tax.
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