(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
November 27, December
4 & 11, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT IN AND FOR
JOHNSTON COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF
CHELSI NICHOLE BRANCH,
Petitioner,
and
DOUGLAS ALLEN PHELPS,
Respondent.
Case No. FD-2025-24
NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
THE STATE OF
OKLAHOMA TO:
DOUGLAS ALLEN PHELPS
GREETINGS: You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the District Court of Johnston County, Oklahoma. Petitioner seeks the court grant her a divorce, award her custody of the minor children, divide the marital property and debt, and award her alimony. You must answer the Petition herein on or before December 31, 2025, or the allegations of said Petition will be taken as true, and a judgment will be entered in Petitioner’s favor as prayed for in her Petition.
You are further advised that Petitioner has requested temporary orders granting similar relief, which is set for hearing on December 11, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
Court Clerk
By: /s/ Erin Barnes
(Deputy Court Clerk)
SEAL
Law Offices of James R. Neal, PLLC
P.O. Box 1628
Ada, OK 74821
Phone: (580) 332-5579
__________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
November 27, December
4 & 11, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION,
Plaintiff,
v.
BRYCE M. BRALLEY, Defendant.
Case No. CJ-2025-41
NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
Bryce M. Bralley you are hereby noticed that you have been sued by Credit Acceptance Corporation and you must answer Plaintiff’s Petition on or before February 2, 2026 or a money judgment in the sum of $12,489.48 plus interest will be rendered accordingly.
Dated this day November 18, 2025
By: /s/ Phyllis Williams
Deputy Court Clerk For
Johnston County District Court Clerk
(Seal)
APPROVED BY:
/s/ Greg A. Metzer
Greg A. Metzer,
OBA # 11432 METZER & AUSTIN, P.L.L.C.
1 South Broadway,
Suite 100
Edmond, OK 73034
(405) 330-2226
(405) 330-2234 (FAX)
GMETZER@METZERAUSTIN.COM
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
December 4 & 11, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the
Estate of BONNIE RUTH FREAS, Deceased. Case No. PB-2025-34
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
All creditors having claims against Bonnie Ruth Freas, Deceased, are required to present the same, with a description of all security interests and other collateral (if any) held by each creditor with respect to such claim, to the named Personal Representative of the Estate: Sandra Yow, c/o Kristen L. Speer, Little Law Firm, PLLC, P.O. Box 6l8, Madill, Oklahoma 73446, on or before the following presentment date: January 26, 2026, or the same will be forever barred.
DATED this 20th day of November, 2025.
Sandra Yow, Personal Representative
Kristen L. Speer,
OBA #30283
Little Law Firm, PLLC
P.O. Box 618
Madill, Oklahoma 73446
Telephone: (580) 795-3397
Fax: (580) 795-5072
kristen@littlelaw.com
Attorney for Petitioner
__________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
December 11 & 18, 2025)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY,
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
THOMAS MACK
JEMISON,
DECEASED
CASE NO. PB-25-22
NOTICE OF HEARING
FIRST AND FINAL
ACCOUNT, PETITION
FOR DECREE OF
DISTRIBUTION, AND
DISCHARGE OF
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
Notice is hereby given that Linda Joy Jemison, the duly appointed and qualified Personal Representative of the Estate of Thomas Mack Jemison, Deceased, has filed her Final Account, Petition for Decree of Distribution, and Discharge of Personal Representative. A hearing has been fixed by the Judge of the Court for January 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., in the District Courtroom, County Courthouse, Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in the Estate are notified to appear and show cause. if any they have, why the Account should not be settled and allowed, the Estate distributed, and the personal Representative discharged.
DATED this 5th day of December, 2025.
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
The Law Office of
M. Todd Estes, P.C.
Attorney and Counselor at Law
600 E. Taylor Street
Suite 4007
Sherman, Texas 75090
Telephone: (903) 893-7878
Facsimile: (903) 868-2844
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Commisioners Proceedings
(Published in Johnston County Sentinel on December 11, 2025)
Monday, November 24, 2025
Chairman Mike Niblett called regular meeting of 11-24-25 to order at 9:16 a.m. Others present Cacy Cribbs, Roy Wayne Blevins and Niblett, Guyla Hart, Stacey Pulley, Susan Hesbrook, Bethany Varner, Mark Canaday, Gary Dodd, Jason Bryant, Crystal Alvarez and Kathy Ross.
Blevins proceeded with the prayer and Cacy Cribbs lead the flag salute.
Blevins moved to approve the minutes for regular meeting of 11-17-25, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
No action on Awarding Bid #620-25 for 2001 or Newer Pumper Truck for Milburn FD, there was no bids received and this will be re-bid on agenda for Dec 1, 2025.
Cribbs moved to approve on Repairs for Log Cabin Tower Site Due to Possible Lightening Strike, Paid from Communication Funds in the amount of $5,707.81, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Project Blankets or Monthly Blankets – Dist #1 $7,200.00, Sheriff $8,500.00, General $2,000.00, Jail $9,350.00, Assessor $150.00, OSU $900.00, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve for Claims for 11-24-25 in the amount of $119,597.92 and Payroll in the amount of $271,465.46, second Blevins, vote aye Cribbs, Cribbs and Niblett. Claims approved as follows: 911 144, AT&T, 866.03, 145, AT&T, 262.17, 146, JAMES ALLEN GIS, 500.00, TRAINING 147, AT&T, 647.03, CBRI 13, P&K STONE, 698.76, MATERIALS; Communications 149, OG&E, 48.11, ELECTRIC 150, HEADSET DIRECT, 402.55, EQUIPMENT; General 1173, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 331.20, SUPPLIES 1174, PONTOTOC SAND AND STONE, 118.52, BUILDING 1175, AT&T MOBILITY, 40.04, WIRELESS 1176, OG&E, 260.78, ELECTRIC 1177, OG&E, 82.50, ELECTRIC 1178, VYVE BROADBAND, 209.95, INTERNET 1179, JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL, 889.90, PUBLICATIONS 1180, PEREGRINE CORPORATION, 6132.03, STATEMENTS 1181, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 413.83, GAS 1182, AT&T, 102.60, PHONE 1183, TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS, 11.27, LONG DISTANCE 1184, ADVANCED, 6052.67, MEDICAL 1185, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 50.78, GAS 1186, AYER, VIVIAN, 250.00, CUSTODIAL 1187, AYER, VIVIAN, 250.00, CUSTODIAL 1188, AYER, VIVIAN, 250.00, CUSTODIAL; Health 77, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 93.96, GAS 78, MCMILLEN, LINDA, 500.00, CLEANING 79, OG&E, 414.98, ELECTRIC 80, OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, 47732.74, SALARY 81, WORKABLE PROGRAMS & SYSTEMS, 549.58, INTERNET 82, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 243.12, SUPPLIES; Highway 733, CL BOYD, 661.22, PARTS 734, HOLT TRUCK CENTER, 7502.89, PARTS 735, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 112.90, TIRES 736, HOLT TRUCK CENTER, 1250.50, PARTS 737, HOLT TRUCK CENTER, 2007.08, PARTS 738, CH&W TIRE, 1231.60, TIRES 739, PITMON OIL, 5855.58, FUEL 740, SERVICE OKLAHOMA, 31.50, TAG 741, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 6.64, PARTS 742, PITMON OIL, 4054.83, FUEL 743, C.L. BOYD, 106.30, PARTS 744, CULPS TIRE/LUBE, 75.00, REPAIR 745, BLEVINS, ROY, 117.46, TRAVEL 746, BLEVINS, ROY, 166.60, REIMBURSMENT 747, CRIBBS, CACY, 167.30, TRAVEL 748, BANK OF AMERICA, 169.87, LODGING 749, CH&W TIRE, 2008.78, TIRES 750, KELLPRO, 1760.01, COMPUTER 751, KELLPRO, 1781.01, COMPUTER 752, SNB BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 1112.76, LEASE 753, THE SECURITY NATIONAL BANK OF ENID, 2030.03, LEASE 754, DUB ROSS, 2583.60, BLADES 755, DUB ROSS, 4112.16, TINHORNS 756, WELCH STATE BANK, 4071.07, LEASE 757, JAMES WELDING SUPPLY, 270.00, SUPPLIES;
Jail 2, GARCIA CLINICAL LABORATORY, 18.00, MEDICAL; Resale 102, TM CONSULTING, 142.50, SERVICE 103, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 91.98, COPIES; RM&P 4, KELLPRO, 300.00, TRAINING; SH Svc Fee 219, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 34.98, MAINTENANCE 220, MUSTANG EQUIPMENT LEASING, 252.89, LEASE 221, TISHOMINGO CHEVROLET, 74.56, MAINTENANCE 222, AT&T MOBILITY, 880.88, WIRELESS 223, COMDATA, 6349.17, FUEL 224, COMDATA, 331.11, FUEL 225, STERICYCLE, 112.09, SERVICE 226, TISH LUMBER, 107.97, PARTS
Public Hearing: None, New Business: None
Cribbs moved to adjourn at 9:25 a.m., second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Approved on 1st of December, 2025.
Seal
Attest: /s/ Kathy Ross, County Clerk
/s/ Mike Niblett,
Chairman
/s/ Cacy Cribbs,
Vice Member
/s/ Roy Wayne Blevins,
Member
(Published in Johnston County Sentinel on December 11, 2025)
Monday, December 1, 2025
Chairman Mike Niblett called regular meeting of 12-1-25 to order at 9:06 a.m. Others present Cacy Cribbs, Roy Wayne Blevins and Niblett, Guyla Hart, Stacey Pulley, John Small, Sarah Carter, Robert Holiday, Scott Kirby, Kathy Ritchie, Brooke Gary Dodd, Crystal Alvarez and Kathy Ross.
Blevins proceeded with the prayer and Cacy Cribbs lead the flag salute.
Blevins moved to approve the minutes for regular meeting of 11-24-25, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve to Bid Out to Purchase 2001 or Newer Pumper Truck for Milburn FD, 1000 Gal Tank, Less than 25,000 Miles, 1500 GPM PTO Pump, 4 SCBA Seats or More, 20 Gal Foam Tank, Generator & Scene Lights, Color – Red, White or Black, Bid will Open 12-15-25 @ 10:00 am, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve on Approve Pay Application #1 to Circle P Welding, Inc for 19510 CDBG 24 Grant for Coleman RWD #4 – $211,364.41, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve 2026 Meeting Dates, Holidays and Safety Meetings for County Employees, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve monthly reports – County Clerk, Health, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve Project Blankets or Monthly Blankets – Health, $3,400.00, Mill Creek FD $1,000.00, Emg Management $2,960.00, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Claims for 12-1-25, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. Claims as follows: 911 148, PITMON OIL, 32.00, FUEL 149, MODERN MARKETING, 276.01, EQUIPMENT 150, MID AMERICA TELEPHONE, 224.79, General 1189, VYVE BROADBAND, 79.95, INTERNET 1190, BANK OF AMERICA, 3664.00, COMMUNITY 1191, PITMON OIL, 38.42, FUEL 1192, AT&T, 220.12, SERVICE 1193, OSU Cooperative, 3333.33, PAYROLL 1194, BARNES PLUMBING, 178.85, SERVICE 1195, US ALERT SECURITY, 45.00, INSPECTION 1196, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 49.22, Cleaning, 1197, Bledsoe, Hewett & Gullekson, CPA, 6500.00, BUDGET 1198, PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL, 1283.91, SERVICE 1199, PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE, 4281.55, INMATE; Health 83, YBARRA, LEANNA, 58.80, TRAVEL 84, Bledsoe, Hewett & Gullekson, CPA, 875.00, FEES; Highway 758, PREMIER, 131.23, PARTS 759, PROCORE FUEL, 1187.99, PARTS 760, CL BOYD, 1683.20, BLADES 761, CL BOYD, 1469.50, BLADES 762, CL BOYD, 57.71, PARTS; Rural Fire-ST 10, REDLINE FIRE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY, 47280.00, EQUIPMENT; Forf 23, JOHNSTON COUNTY FEED, 47.50, K-9; SH Svc Fee 227, TISHOMINGO MOTOR SALES, 7.00, PATROL 228, CHICKASAW PERSONAL, 13475.70, Radio 229, THE PEST CHOICE, 70.00, EXTERMINATION 230, ADA PAPER COMPANY, 164.58, CLEANING 231, SOONERS, 11.15, CLEANING 232, ID SPECIALISTS, 57.89, SECURITY
Public Hearing: None, New Business: None
Blevins moved to adjourn at 9:19 a.m., second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Approved on 8th of December, 2025 .
Seal
Attest: /s/ Kathy Ross, County Clerk
/s/ Mike Niblett,
Chairman
/s/ Cacy Cribbs,
Vice Chairman
Roy Wayne Blevins,
Member
