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“The Black Tiger,” William Henry Twine, was born December 10, 1864 in Red House, Madison County, Kentucky to Thomas J. and Lizzie Twine. Thomas Twine, part African American and part American Indian, was a runaway slave who worked as a wheel-right and constructed wooden wagons. William’s mother Lizzie is described as a “straight born African” and a renowned baker. Often, she sold her baked goods and enticed sales by baking prizes, such as rings, for her customers to find. Soon after 1865 the Twine family moved from Kentucky to Xenia, Ohio. There, William received a formal education and graduated from Blackburn’s High School in Xenia in 1881, and soon began teaching in Richmond, Indiana. Twine later moved to Mexia, Texas, where in 1888 he passed the Texas bar exam and soon afterwards began practicing law in Groesbeck, Texas. On March 12, 1888 Twine married Mittie Almira Richardson with whom he would have six sons.
Read moreThe Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in conjunction with the Town of Clearview sponsored a Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Clearview Main Street Community Building on Wednesday, November 25, free to Clearview residents. The Beta Epsilon Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Boley members Dr. Claud Evans and Dr. Donnie Nero donated most of the funding as part of their Thanksgiving giving program. The Town of Clearview Mayor Marilyn Jackson and citizen Doretha Golden prepared meals and served the take-out dinners.
Read moreFrank and Jean Marie Simmons of Texas visited with Jean’s mother Marguerite for one week. The last day of the Simmons’ visit, Marguerite’s grandchildren came for a visit including Mario and wife, son of Jean and Frank from Memphis, TN. “Mac” had a joyful day. Please remember Marjorie Plunkett in prayer as she begins a new series of treatment for her cancer as well as Kevin Sinnett as he continues his cancer treatments. Remember those who remain on our sick list Alpheus Grundy, Marguerite French, Kurrilue Johnson, Billy Walker, Cornell Lucas, Otis Davis, Jean Chatman, and L. C. Carson. Continue your thoughts and prayers for those affected by COVID-19 and for the service men and women serving in all capacities helping others.
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Clara Steele passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in Holdenville at the age of 86.
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Rinda Jean Smith was born February 20, 1943 in Hanna, OK to Cecil and Leo (Tabor) Williamson and passed from this life November 27, 2020 in Tulsa at the age of 77. Graveside rites will be held Saturday, December 5 at the Weleetka Hillcrest Cemetery with Dr. Audie Sweeney and Rev. Don Williamson officiating. Her pastor Rev. Raymond Sinohui and Randall Christy, President of The Gospel Station Radio Network, will also have special comments. Visitation will be at the Williamson-Spradlin Funeral Home in Wetumka Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Lance Wayne Richison, a Holdenville resident, passe away in his home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Lance was born in Poteau, Oklahoma on April 24, 1964 to Grady Eugene Richison and Glenda Sue Crawford Richison.
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On Wednesday November 25, 2020, David Lee Evans, loving son, brother, and father of one daughter, passed away at the age of 31.
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