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April 3, 2024
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Parker Christie Age 3, Vian
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September 11, 2024
The town of Vian recently received a $39,000 donation from the Cherokee Nation to construct a new pickleball court. Pictured (from left) is Vian Mayor Dennis Fletcher, town administrator Keith Boshers...
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September 11, 2024
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) issued a press release on Saturday after an inmate reportedly walked away from a facility in Ponca City. Lester Hampton, 62, of Vian, who is serving a 10y...
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September 11, 2024
A former Vian resident has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to a press release issued by the United States Attorneys Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Leiloni B. Smith, 32, o...
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September 11, 2024
Two finalists, which includes Cody Sloan of Gore, have been selected for the 2024 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond...
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September 11, 2024
Gores 22nd annual cruise night has been scheduled for Saturday, September 21, in downtown Gore. Known as one of Oklahoma’s biggest, baddest 2-lane cruise events, over $10,000 in cash/prizes will be gi...
Obituaries
September 11, 2024
April 26, 1937 – Aug. 7, 2024 Dr. Samuel Houston Carter BS, MS, MD, 87, of Las Vegas, Nev. died on Aug. 7, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1937, in Muldrow to Johnnie and Leona Carter. Dr. Carter atten...
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September 11, 2024
Feb. 1, 1941 – Aug. 31, 2024 Graveside services for BMCM Harold “Chief” Rodgers, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent...
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September 11, 2024
Aug. 23, 1960 – Aug. 31, 2024 Gary Phillips, 64, of Muldrow, died on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in Gans. He was born on Aug. 23, 1960, in Exeter, Calif., to Leon Richard Phillips and Jessie Agnes (Sams)...
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September 11, 2024
Aug. 6, 1963 – Sept. 1, 2024 Funeral service for Darrel Wayne Sanders, 61, of Gore, Okla., was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Christ the King Church in Vian, Okla. under the direction...
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September 11, 2024
Dec. 26, 1952 – Aug. 30, 2024 Funeral services for Robert Lattimore were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw. Burial followed at Akins Ce...
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September 11, 2024
July 9, 1956 - Sept. 3, 2024 Larry “Scott” Speer, born July 9, 1956, went home to Jesus on September 3, 2024, at the age of 68. He served in the United States Navy from 1974 – 1977. He was a carpenter...
