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Okemah · OkemahJudith “Judy” Reeves Reeves
Judy was born on December 29, 1953, in Okemah, Oklahoma to Cody and Geraldine (Johnson) Jeter. She passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71. Judy was a lifelong resident of Okemah and was a hair stylist for 40 years. She enjoyed traveling, going on cruises and spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Cody “Randy” Jete…Read Article
Judith “Judy” Reeves Reeves

Jesus Christ · OkemahViews From the Back Pew Well, once again I have found myself traveling down the rabbit hole or chasing squirrels. I guess it really doesn’t matter what you call it. All it means is that I got caught up in something that is strongly on my mind. The squirrel this week is the word humble. I did a quick search of the word humble on Merriam-Webster.comand their definition of the word is “not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive: reflecting, …Read Article
Views From the Back Pew

Okemah · OkemahViews From the Back Pew I don’t know if anyone realizes this about me, but I am an excellent arm- chair coach. In fact, if more of these coaches would just listen to me, they would most likely be undefeated. Even though I haven’t spent time at their practices, I’ve never evaluated their team or even the teams that they might be playing. I’ve never reviewed the game plans that they have for their upcoming games. However, I’m certain that I know w…Read Article