Joseph “Joe” Frederick Flake

Joseph “Joe” Frederick Flake, 65, of Wellston, Oklahoma, passed away on September 7, 2026.Joe was born on April 22, 1961, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Bill and Marilyn Flake. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Lois L. Roberts

Lois L. Roberts, age 98, was born in Stroud, OK on April 5, 1928 and entered Heaven on September 13, 2026.Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Blanche Ingram; her siblings and beloved husband, Ervin Roberts.She is survived by her only child, Timothy Roberts, and his wife Jane; four...

Margaret Jane (Fenton) Danker

Margaret Jane (Fenton) Danker was born January 12, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas, to George and Jeanette (Armstrong) Fenton.

Carol Glea (Stebbens) Kalka

Carol Glea (Stebbens) Kalka was born January 18, 1937, to Howard and Tilly Stebbens in Selman, Oklahoma. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on September 14, 2026. She was 89.She was raised on a wheat farm in Northwest Oklahoma.

Jewel “Dolores” Fowble

Jewel “Dolores” (Jernigan) Fowble was born October 3, 1935, to Calvin Elisha Jernigan and Jewel (Roberts) Jernigan-Smith of Oakalla, TX, and passed away on August 30, 2026.On March 31, 1951, she married the love of her life, Clarance Dale Fowble.

Alberta Mae (Rackley) Robinson

Alberta Mae (Rackley) Robinson was born July 30, 1942, in Wellston to Frank and Birdie (Bailey) Rackley.

Patsy Lou Talburt

Patsy Lou Talburt was born May 29, 1934, in Wellston, Oklahoma, to Roy and Ella Foulks.

Larry Ray Willmon

Larry Ray Willmon was born August 18, 1952, and passed away September 11, 2026, at the age of 74.Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Emma (Tipton) Willmon; his son, Ryan Willmon; and a sister, Patricia Grigsby.

Wellston firefighter dies after grass fire

A Wellston firefighter lost his life on Monday evening, following a grass fire that destroyed over 200 acres.Wellston Fire Chief Todd Beesley released a press statement on Tuesday announcing the death of Joe Flake.According to the statement, Flake joined the department four months ago after...

Meeker FFA hosts picnic

The Meeker FFA Chapter kicked off another exciting year with its annual FFA Picnic on August 25.