2A Wednesday, May 11, 2016 Henryetta Free-Lance Robert Leon Rice was born on August 30, 1932, in Enid, Oklahoma, and departed this life on Friday, May 6, 2016, in Shawnee Oklahoma, at the age of 83. Leon, the son of Robert Cecil and Eva Iona (Culbertson) Rice, was a resident of Meeker. He married the love of his life, Annitta Lou Rapp on March 14,1953 in Meeker. Leon proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
After leaving the Army he continued service to Meeker spending 20 years with the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT, ultimately serving as fire chief. Leon retired from Wolverine Tube in Shawnee. He was a longtime member of the Meeker First Christian Church. Leon was a jack of all trades, from wood working and arts and crafts to shade tree mechanic he could do it all, and he kept the buses running working as a bus mechanic at Meeker schools. His parents and wife preceded Leon in death.
Survivors include; son and daughter-in-law Robbie and Jerry Rice of Newalla, daughters and sons-in-law Debbie Lou and Rex Haugh of Shawnee, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Patsy and Bob Hedge of Meeker, 14 grandchildren, 22 great great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 10, at 2:30 p.m, at the First Christian Church in Meeker with Jim Whorton officiating. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker. Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague. David Dwayne Kennedy March 7, 1937 May 7, 2016 Robert Leon Rice August 30, 1932 May 6, 2016 David Dewayne Kennedy of Henryetta passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Tulsa.
He was 79 years old. Dewayne was born on March 7, 1937 in Hanna, Oklahoma to John David Kennedy and Velma Reed Kennedy. Dewayne grew up in Hanna, attended Hanna Public Schools, and later met and married his wife of 58 years, Florence Nadine Free. From that marriage they had one son, Terry. Dewayne made his home in Hanna for many years.
Dewayne worked for the State of Oklahoma and later retired from the State of Oklahoma after many years of faithful service with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. Dewayne was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hanna, a longtime member of the Henryetta Masonic Lodge, and served for four years on the Hanna School Board. Later in life, Dewayne moved to Henryetta. He loved to take walks each day, to plant and work in his garden, and work around the home. He was a loving son, brother, father, husband, and grandfather, and will be deeply missed by his family and many good friends.
Dewayne is preceded in death by his mother and father; his wife, Nadine who passed away in November of 2014; a sister, Mildred Ilene McCullar; and a brother, Homer Dale Kennedy. He is survived by his son, Terry Kennedy; a grandson, David Kennedy; 3 granddaughters, Kyla Kaitlyn, and Taylor; a sister, Merlene Allison; and several nieces and nephews; by other extended family and many good friends. Viewing for Dewayne was held on May 10, at Integrity Funeral Service and on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Integrity Funeral Service from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral service for Dewayne will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 2 p.m.
at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Gregg Joki officiating. A Masonic service will be provided by the Tulledega Lodge of Henryetta. Interment will follow immediately at Hanna Cemetery in Hanna, Oklahoma under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Pallbearers will be Troy Withrow, Roy Stewart, Don Maddox, Bill Barden, Sonny Nestor, and Charlie Grisham.
Honorary pallbearers will be Skip McCullar, Jackie McCullar, Felix Adamo, Gary Holden, Warren G. Bogle, and Kently McCullar. Taylor Fritze Funeral Services are currently pending for Taylor Fritze, 21 of Odessa, Texas who passed away on May 7, 2016 in Odessa. Service information and survivors will be released as soon as the information has been finalized. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service of Henryetta.
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POSTMASTER: TER: Send address changes to the Henryetta Free-Lance, 302 W. Main Henryetta, OK 74437 OKLAHOMA OPA Copyright 2016 Cookson Hills Publishers, Inc. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Ralph Dale Brinkley August 20, 1961 May 7, 2016 Ralph Dale Brinkley was born August 20, 1961 in Erick, Oklahoma to Wanda and Raymond Brinkley. He passed away May 7, 2016 at Amarillo, Texas at the age of 54 years, 8 months and 17 days.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at Erick Community Building in Erick, Ok and officiated by Bro. Charlie Floyd. Burial will be at Erick Cemetery under the direction of Fatheree- Albert Funeral Home. Condolences can be made online at www.whineryfs.com Connie Lynn Dallas April 19, 1966.
May 8, 2016 Connie Lynn Dallas, a Sunday, May 8, 2016 in was born April 19, 1966 is preceded in death by grandson, Aiden Dallas, Connie attended Dewar Home Health Care for from 10 a.m. until 7 Integrity Funeral Service. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Friday, May 13, at Dewar First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Milligan officiating. Interment will follow Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.
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Main, faxed to 918-652-7347, or emailed to Okmulgee County Funeral Homes Websites Keith D. Biglow Funeral Home www.biglowfunerals.com 918-756-2233 Integrity Funeral Service, Henryetta www.integrityfuneralservice.com 918-652-6600 McClendon-Winters Funeral Home, Okmulgee www.mcclendon-winters.com 918-756-1677 Rogers Funeral Home www.rogersfuneralhomeinc.com 918-650-9090 Schaudt's Okmulgee Funeral Service www.schaudtfuneralservice.com 918-756-3300 House of Winn Funeral Home www.house of winn.com 918-756-6200 resident of Dewar passed away Henryetta at the age of 50. She in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She her mother, Rose Dillon, a and her father Jerry Lowe. Public Schools and worked in many years.
Viewing will be p.m., Thursday, May 12 at CONGRESSMAN MARKWAYNE MULLIN OX-02 Be prepared for severe weather By MARKWAYNE MULLIN After long periods of rain, you should be Congressman Oklahomans are used to the tornadoes and severe storms that often arrive with Spring. We've already seen tornadoes touch down in the Second Congressional District this year, so now is a good time to prepare for future storms if you haven't already. The website www.ready.gov has some helpful tips for making sure your family has a plan and provisions in place the next time Mother Nature comes calling. Building a disaster supply kit is very important. This kit should be stored in your storm shelter or wherever you go for relief during severe weather.
Disaster kits should include things like: copies of important documents, enough food and water to last 72 hours, all prescription medications, emergency cash, batteries, flashlights, etc. You can visit www.ready.gov/build-a-kit for a complete list. cautious and not attempt to cross flooded roads. Two feet of rushing water can carry a vehicle away, and six inches of moving water is enough to knock you down. You can find out the condition of the roads you plan to travel by calling the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety's Road Condition Hotline at (888) 425-2385, or you can visit www.dps.state.ok.us.
Preparing for severe weather is important, but we all know that even the most prepared families and communities can be devastated by a tornado or storm. I know that it takes a lot to rebuild in these instances. Please know that my team and I are always available to help you before, during, or after a severe weather event. You can reach us in Muskogee at 918-687-2533, McAlester at 918-423-5951, and DC at 202-225-2701. I pray for God's blessing over you and your family this Spring.
TSET meant to insulate from the short-term needs of the Legislature By KEN MILLER, SCOTT MEACHAM and ROBERT BUTKIN As word of the national tobacco Master Settlement Agreement came down to states in 1998, many states hoped for a windfall, a pot of money that could immediately be put into state coffers to pay for pressing and immediate needs. Oklahoma voters endorsed a different idea and, today, the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust continues to be an example of a wise choice to make provision for longterm funding to combat health problems that cost our state money and take lives. In anticipation of the ongoing payments from the tobacco industry, bipartisan leaders in Oklahoma envisioned a plan for voters to consider that would divide the money between the State Legislature and a constitutionally-protected endowment that would be invested with earnings used to East Central Oklahoma Family Health Center, Inc. 401 S. Wash*ta KEN MILLER improve the health and wellbeing of Oklahomans.
Under the plan approved by voters in 2000, threequarters of each payment is invested in an endowment under the management of an appointed Board of Investors, chaired by Che state treasurer. Proceeds from the investments are put to use by an appointed Board of Directors for grants and programs, fulfilling the promise to Save it, Grow it, and Spend it on Health. The remaining 25 percent is divided between a fund primarily used by the Legislature to help with the state's Medicaid budget and the attorney general's evi-, dence fund. More than 15 years later, SCOTT MEACHAM Oklahoma stands out among other states for its foresight to provide permanent funding for health. The endow-.
ment strategy is working. Investment earnings certified since inception are close to $290 million, and the endowment has $1.02 billion working to generate annual earnings of more than $40 million. There has always been temptation to bust open the piggy bank to address shortterm needs and fill budget holes. As the endowment's balance grows, so, too, will the temptation. An endowment only works when it is left alone to perform as intended, so restraint shown by leaders in both parties is to be applauded.
purplewave.com at BID rollers, Bidding 10 Including: NOW a.m. starts ON CDT boom telehandlers, MAY to INTERNET CONSTRUCTION lifts, close 26 ITEMS scrapers, backhoes, SELLING loaders dozers, more. WITHOUT excavators, AUCTION EQUIPMENT 866.608.9283 RESERVEI graders, ROBERT BUTKIN Oklahoma's Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is leveraging partnerships and enriching our state with research efforts that bring innovation and jobs to the state, softening the blow of the state's energy sector slump. TSET partners with communities, schools and local organizations to create healthy, vibrant communities that become destinations, not just a place for those who grew up there. TSET has also picked up programs the Legislature has approved, but not funded, including two initiatives to train, recruit and retain doctors in rural areas of our state.
Oklahoma's smoking population is decreasing, and the number of those who have never smoked is increasing. By all early indications, this was a policy decision, backed by voters, that is doing exactly what it advertised it would do, "Save it, Grow it, Spend it on Health." Miller is the current Oklahoma State Treasurer, Meacham and Butkin are former state treasurers..
