

Mourning Tiauania Nechelle Johnson
This has been a very hard posts for me to share. Our dear cousin Tia passed away on October 17, 2024, something I discovered months later. One day I realized it had been far too long since I’d heard from her, so I went to her Facebook page… only to find out that she was gone. My heart absolutely broke. Tia and I had grown so close over the years. We often talked late into the night through Facebook Messenger or text - two night owls sharing stories about our kids, marriage, f


Mourning Raymond “Ray Gee” Bell, Jr.
March 1, 1982 – July 10, 2025 Raymond "Ray Gee" Bell, Jr. With profound sadness, the family announces the passing of our beloved Raymond...


House of Smoke New Location
Welcome Back to the Flavor! The House of Smoke BBQ is back and smokin’ stronger than ever! Big congrats to our very own Mose Johnson on the grand re-opening at their new home: 1100 N. Wood Drive | Okmulgee, OK From slow-smoked brisket that melts in your mouth to ribs so tender they fall off the bone, The House of Smoke is where tradition meets taste. It’s not just BBQ—it’s a homegrown legacy, seasoned with soul and served with pride. Open Monday – Saturday | 11 AM – 8 PM Cl


Mourning Octavio C. Ballard, Sr.
In Loving Memory of Octavio Cornelius Ballard, Sr. Sunrise: March 16, 1982 – Sunset: May 19, 2025 With broken hearts, we share the...


Mourning James Travis Moore
In Loving Memory of Travis James Moore It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Travis James Moore on May 13,...


Mourning Wyly Randolph Remson
The Alford family sadly shares news of the passing of Wyly Randolph Remson. Wyly Randolph Remson was born on February 1, 1940, in...


Mourning Linda Faye Jennings-Barnett
In Loving Memory of Linda Faye Jennings-Barnett April 26, 1948 – April 11, 2025 Linda Faye Jennings-Barnett It is with great sadness that...


Mourning Mario Sebastian
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Sebastian , born on August 22, 1974, passed away on March 4, 2025. Mario is...


Mourning Earl Lee Alford
In Loving Memory of Earl Lee Alford It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Earl Lee Alford of Holdenville, Oklahoma....


Beverly “Gail” Ann Patton-Rhodes
With heavy hearts, the Alford family mourns the passing of Beverly “Gail” Ann Patton-Rhodes, who transitioned on February 6, 2025, in Spencer, OK, after a courageous battle with illness. She was 64 years old. Born on June 25, 1960, in Tulsa, OK, Gail was the beloved daughter of Antonia “Yvonne” Anderson and Walter Shannon. She was lovingly raised in Clearview, OK, by her devoted grandparents, Johnny and Elizabeth Patton. From an early age, Gail’s faith was an important part o

