(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 19, 26 & March
5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF JOHNSON,
Plaintiff,
v.
BETTY LOU BLACK, deceased, (1/2 int.), UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS of Betty Lou Black, deceased, whose exact interests, if any, are unknown; WILLARD BLACK, deceased, spouse of Betty Lou Black, deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS of Willard Black, deceased whose exact interests, if any, are unknown; RUBY
LAWANDA WRIGHT, a/k/a Lawanda Black (1/8 int.), surviving daughter of Betty Lou Black, deceased, and Willard Black, deceased; WILLARD RAY BLACK (1/8 int.), surviving son of Betty Lou Black,
deceased, and
Willard Black, deceased; VERNON J. BLACK, deceased, (1/8 int.),
THERESA BLACK,
surviving spouse of
Vernon J. Black;
PATRICK BLACK,
surviving son of Vernon J. Black, deceased;
VERNON JAMES BLACK II, surviving son of Vernon J. Black, deceased; SALLY WEST, surviving daughter of
Vernon J. Black,
deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS of Vernon J. Black, deceased, whose exact interest, if any, is unknown; DANIEL E. BLACK, deceased, (1/8 int.); EVELYN BLACK, deceased, spouse of Daniel E. Black; BELINDA BAKEN, surviving daughter of Daniel E. Black, deceased; SABRINA BLACK, deceased, daughter of Daniel E. Black, deceased; ENSLEY JANEK, surviving daughter of Sabrina Black, deceased; BRIANNE WILMOTH, surviving daughter of Sabrina Black, deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS of Daniel E. Black, deceased, whose exact interest, if any, is unknown; JOHN DOES and/or JANE DOES having any interest in the subject property; and JOHNSTON COUNTY TREASURER,
Defendants.
Case No. CV-2025-36
NOTICE IN
CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS
TO: Ruby Lawanda Wright
a/k/a Lawanda Black
7381 S Willard Road
Milburn, OK 73450
Willard Ray Black
1375 N Elks Road
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Theresa Black
3080 E Cheadle Road
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Patrick Black
3080 E Cheadle Road
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Vernon James Black II
3080 E Cheadle Road
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Sally West
12421 E Egypt Road
Coleman, OK 7342
Belinda Baken
16843 CR 3482
Ada, OK 74820
Ensely Janek
Brianne Wilmoth
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Betty Lou Black, deceased
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Willard Black, deceased
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Vernon J. Black, deceased
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Evelyn Black, deceased
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Sabrina Black, deceased
You will take notice that court-appointed commissioners (appraisers) filed their report in this case on January 28, 2026. A copy of this report, as it pertains to the tract in which you have interest, is attached to this notice.
If you wish to present a legal challenge to the attached report or contest the condemner’s right to take, you or your lawyer must file a written exception to it in this office at the courthouse not later than thirty (30) days after the date the attached report was filed. Should you desire a jury trial on the amount of damages to be awarded, you or your lawyer must file a written demand for it in this office at the courthouse not later than sixty (60) days after the date the attached report was filed.
You are advised that in computing the time limits for filing the papers mentioned in this notice, the date the commissioners’ report was filed is to be excluded and the last day of the prescribed period included.
If you fail to file an exception to the attached report or demand a jury trial within the time limits given in this notice, your property that is sought to be taken in this case may pass to the condemner for the amount stated in the attached commissioners’ report.
Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma
Date: 02/6/26
Marci Sneed
Court Clerk of Johnston County, Oklahoma
By: /s/ Phyllis Williams
Deputy
(SEAL)
I certify that a copy thereof, together with a copy of the Report of Commissioners, was mailed y me this date, postage prepaid, to each of the persons herein named at the address above indicated which is the last known address of each of them
Date: 02/6/26
/s/ Phyllis Williams
Deputy
(SEAL)
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 19, 26 & March
5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
JOHNSTON COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, ex rel. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY,
Plaintiff,
vs.
BETTY LOU BLACK, deceased; RUBY
LAWANDA WRIGHT, a/k/a Lawanda Black, surviving daughter of
Betty Lou Black, deceased; WILLARD RAY BLACK, surviving son of Betty Lou Black, deceased; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS of Betty Lou Black, deceased, whose exact interest, if any, is unknown; and JOHN DOES and/or JANE DOES
having any interest in the subject property; and JOHNSTON COUNTY TREASURER,
Defendants.
Case No. CV-2025-25
NOTICE IN
CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS
TO: Ruby Lawanda Wright
a/k/a Lawanda Black
7381 S Willard Road
Milburn, OK 73450
Willard Ray Black
1375 N Elks Road
Tishomingo, OK 73460
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Betty Lou Black, deceased
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Willard Black, deceased
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Vernon J. Black, deceased
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Evelyn Black, deceased
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of Sabrina Black, deceased
You will take notice that court-appointed commissioners (appraisers) filed their report in this case on January 28, 2026. A copy of this report, as it pertains to the tract in which you have interest, is attached to this notice.
If you wish to present a legal challenge to the attached report or contest the condemner’s right to take, you or your lawyer must file a written exception to it in this office at the courthouse not later than thirty (30) days after the date the attached report was filed. Should you desire a jury trial on the amount of damages to be awarded, you or your lawyer must file a written demand for it in this office at the courthouse not later than sixty (60) days after the date the attached report was filed.
You are advised that in computing the time limits for filing the papers mentioned in this notice, the date the commissioners’ report was filed is to be excluded and the last day of the prescribed period included.
If you fail to file an exception to the attached report or demand a jury trial within the time limits given in this notice, your property that is sought to be taken in this case may pass to the condemner for the amount stated in the attached commissioners’ report.
Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma
Date: 2/5/26
Marci Sneed
Court Clerk of Johnston County, Oklahoma
By: /s/ Phyllis Williams
Deputy
(SEAL)
I certify that a copy thereof, together with a copy of the Report of Commissioners, was mailed y me this date, postage prepaid, to each of the persons herein named at the address above indicated which is the last known address of each of them
Date: 2/5/26
/s/ Phyllis Williams
Deputy
(SEAL)
_________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 19, 26 & March
5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
JOHNSTON COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, ex rel. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JOHNSTON COUNTY,
Plaintiff,
v.
CARROL WAYNE KALE, deceased; LORI KALE, surviving daughter of Carrol Wayne Kale, deceased; LANCE KALE, surviving son of Carrol Wayne Kale, deceased; and/or JANE DOES having any interest in the subject property; and JOHNSTON COUNTY TREASURER,
Defendants.
NOTICE IN
CONDEMNATION
PROCEEDINGS
TO: Lori Kale
14138 CR 3501
Ada, OK 74820
Lance Kale
All John Does and/or Jane Does, as heirs of the named Defendants, and/or any person or
entity having
compensable interest in the property, or lien and/or mortgage claims or claims of title against the property
You will take notice that court-appointed commissioners (appraisers) filed their report in this case on January 28, 2026. A copy of this report, as it pertains to the tract in which you have interest, is attached to this notice.
If you wish to present a legal challenge to the attached report or contest the condemner’s right to take, you or your lawyer must file a written exception to it in this office at the courthouse not later than thirty (30) days after the date the attached report was filed. Should you desire a jury trial on the amount of damages to be awarded, you or your lawyer must file a written demand for it in this office at the courthouse not later than sixty (60) days after the date the attached report was filed.
You are advised that in computing the time limits for filing the papers mentioned in this notice, the date the commissioners’ report was filed is to be excluded and the last day of the prescribed period included.
If you fail to file an exception to the attached report or demand a jury trial within the time limits given in this notice, your property that is sought to be taken in this case may pass to the condemner for the amount stated in the attached commissioners’ report.
Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma
Date: 2/6/26 Marci Sneed
Court Clerk of Johnston County, Oklahoma
By: /s/ Phyllis Williams
Deputy
(SEAL)
I certify that a copy thereof, together with a copy of the Report of Commissioners, was mailed y me this date, postage prepaid, to each of the persons herein named at the address above indicated which is the last known address of each of them
Date: 2/6/26 /s/ Phyllis Williams
Deputy
(SEAL)
_________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 19, 26 & March
5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
LINDSEY M. COLEMAN,
Plaintiff,
v.
The unknown heirs,
executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, and assigns, immediate and remote, of: SAM COBB, full blood Choctaw, Roll No. 6968, Deceased; LOUISA MCCURTAIN, Deceased.
Defendants.
Case No. CV-2026-06
NOTICE BY
PUBLICATION
The State of Oklahoma to:
The unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, and assigns, immediate and remote, of: Sam Cobb, full blood Choctaw, Roll No. 6968, Deceased; Louisa McCurtain, Deceased.
GREETINGS:
Said Defendants are hereby notified that Lindsey M. Coleman, Plaintiff, has filed in the District Court of Johnston County, State of Oklahoma, her Petition against the Defendants above named alleging that she is the owner of the following described real property situated in Johnston County, State of Oklahoma:
Lots 9 and 10, Block 1, in Resurvey of Rock Creek Ranch, Part 4, Johnston County, Oklahoma, according to the Official Plat and Resurvey thereof (“Property”);
and in actual and peaceable possession thereof; that Defendants, the unknown heirs, executors, administrators, devisees, trustees, and assigns, immediate and remote, of: Sam Cobb, full blood Choctaw, Roll No. 6968, Deceased; Louisa McCurtain, Deceased, may claim some right, title, or interest in and to said real property adverse to the ownership of Plaintiff, which constitutes a cloud on the title; that the said Defendants be required to show what right, title, or interest, if any, that they now have in and to said real property adverse to the right, title, and interest of Plaintiff, in and to said real property be quieted against Defendants and their successors, and the Defendants, and each of them, be perpetually barred and enjoined from setting up or asserting any right, title, or interest in and to said real property.
The Defendants, and each of them, must answer the Petition filed by the Plaintiff on or before the 1st day of April, 2026, or said Petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered adjudging and decreeing Plaintiff to be the owner of said real property and entitled to the possession thereof, and that the Defendants have no right, title or interest therein, quieting the title of the real property.
Dated this 10th day of February, 2026. Court Clerk of Johnston County, Oklahoma
By: Amy N. Maples
Deputy
(Seal)
Kristen L. Speer,
OBA #30283
Little Law Firm, PLLC
P.O. Box 618
Madill, OK 73446
Telephone:(580)795-3397
Fax: (580)795-5072
kristen@littlelaw.com
Attorney for Plaintiff
_________________
(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 19 & 26, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
KRISTILYN THOMAS GUIOU a/k/a
KRISTILYN GUIOU, deceased.
No. PB-2025-10
NOTICE OF HEARING
FINAL ACCOUNT AND
PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION AND
DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given that BRENT GUIOU, Personal Representative of the estate of KRISTILYN THOMAS GUIOU a/k/a KRISTILYN GUIOU, deceased, having filed in this Court his Final Account of the administration of said estate, and his Petition for Distribution of said estate and for final discharge of said Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been fixed by the Judge of said Court for 1:30 o’clock p.m. on the 11th day of March, 2026, at the District Courtroom of said Court in the County Courthouse in Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma, and all persons interested in said estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the said account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of KRISTILYN THOMAS GUIOU a/k/a KRISTILYN GUIOU, deceased, determined, said estate distributed and the Personal Representative discharged.
Witness my hand this 10th day of February, 2026.
/s/ LAURA J. CORBIN
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
David W. Kelly
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 1047
Durant, OK 74702-1047
(580) 924-1202
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 19 & 26, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the
Estates ofEARL WAYNE ROBINS, JR. a/k/a WAYNE ROBINS andWANDA SUE ROBINS, both deceased.
Case No. PB-2026-03
NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
To the Creditors of: Earl Wayne Robins, Jr. a/k/a Wayne Robins and
Wanda Sue Robins, both deceased.
All creditors having claims against Earl Wayne Robins, Jr. a/k/a Wayne Robins and Wanda Sue Robins, both 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 Amber Wooley, Administrator, at the law office of Chris D. Jones, Jones Law, PC, 113 N. 3rd Ave., Durant, Oklahoma 74701, attorney for the Administrator, on or before the following presentment date: April 15, 2026, or the same will be forever barred.
Dated this 11th day of February, 2026.
Chris D. Jones,
OBA No. 21247
Jones Law, PC
113 N. 3rd Ave.
Durant, OK 74701
Telephone (580) 924-1444
Facsimile (580) 924-0444
www.joneslawpc.net
Attorney for Administrator
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26 & March 5,
2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Guardianship of BARBARA KITE, an incapacitated person
Case No. PG-2020-4
NOTICE OF SALE OF
REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an Order of the District Court of Johnston County, State of Oklahoma, in the Matter of the Guardianship of Barbara Kite, an incapacitated person, (the “Ward”), the undersigned, as Guardian of the Person and Estate of the Ward, will sell for cash, subject to confirmation of the District Court, all of the right, title and interest of the Ward, the two tracts of real property and the personal property described as follows:
1. Real Property legally described as follows:
Tract I: A tract of land described as follows: Beginning at the SE corner of SE/4 SE/4 SW/4; Thence West 185 feet; Thence North 471 feet; Thence East 185 feet; Thence South 471 feet to the Point of Beginning, all in Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, Johnston County, Oklahoma, with an appraised value of $115,000.00.
Tract II: Commencing from the S/4 corner of Section 18, Township 3 South, Range 7 East, of the Indian Base and Meridian, Johnston County, Oklahoma; Thence S89̊45’51”W, a distance of 185.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; Thence S89̊45’51”W, a distance of 473.82 feet; Thence N00̊16’47”W, a distance of 991.78 feet; Thence N89̊45’51”E, a distance of 658.82 feet; Thence S00̊16’47”E, a distance of 520.78 feet; Thence S89̊45’51”W, a distance of 185.00 feet; Thence S00̊16’47”E, a distance of 471.00 feet to the Point of Beginning, with an appraised value of $95,000.00.
2. Personal Property described as:
a. Household Goods, Furniture, Appliances, etc. (approximate value of $350.00);
b. Miscellaneous Personal Items to include lawnmowers, ladders, scrap metal, etc. (approximate value of $450.00)
c. Taft Tractor 45DI with Front Loader (approximate value of $75.00); and
d. John Deere 5210 Tractor with Brush Hog (approximate value of $4,500.00).
The sale of real and personal property shall be conducted through a private sale by sealed written bids being submitted either by personal delivery or mailed by first class U.S. mail to Chris D. Jones, Jones Law, PC at 113 N. 3rd Ave., Durant, OK 74701, and must be received by 12:00 p.m. on the 13th day of March, 2026, at which time said sealed bids shall be opened at Jones Law, PC.
Pursuant to Oklahoma
Statutes, no bids will
be considered that are
less than ninety percent (90%) of the value
stated herein.
/s/ Chris D. Jones
Chris D. Jones, Attorney for Guardian
Jones Law, PC
113 N. 3rd Ave.
Durant, OK 74701
(580) 924-1444
(580) 924-0444 – Fax
www.joneslawpc.net
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26, 2026)
Legal Notice
In compliance with Title 2 of the Oklahoma Statutes (The Oklahoma Forestry Code), Sections 16-28 and 16-28.2, The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation supplies this notice to adjoining landowners of the intent to prescribe burn up to approx. 1,600 acres of the Arbuckle Springs Wildlife Management Area, 750 acres of the Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit, and 1,400 acres of the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area in Johnston County from January 1 through September 30, 2026, when the weather conditions are suitable for burning. The legal descriptions of land to be prescribed burned are portions of T1S, R7E, Sections 25, 26, 35 and 36, portions of T2S, R7E Sections 6, 29, 30, 31, and 32 portions of T4S, R5E Sections 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, and 24, portions of T4S, R6E sections 8, 16, 17, 20, and 21 in Johnston County.
Contact person is John Carter, Biologist at (405) 823-8383.
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26 & March 5,
2026)
Public Transportation
Forum
JAMM Transit
“Connecting rural
citizens and their
communities.”
Wednesday, March 11,
2026
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Zoom Meetings
Scheduled
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 868 6498
0137
Passcode: 200680
PHONE: 669-444-9171
The forums are hosted by JAMM Transit; a subdivision of INCA Community Services, Inc. Discussion will be directed towards transportation which fills a critical need by connecting rural residents and their communities to jobs, health care, shopping, and economic well-being. Passenger transportation is particularly vital to those without access to a car. In many cases this includes our seniors, persons with disabilities, those too young to drive and persons who cannot afford or choose not to own a car. It is also key to economic completion in rural Oklahoma. It helps communities attract prospective businesses. Local citizens will have the opportunity to comment on transportation needs, share their views on services, and discuss ways in which transportation needs can be met. Information gathered will be used to formulate and direct the delivery of service provided by JAMM Transit. Any person needing additional information please contact Erica Pogue at 580-889-5193.
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26 & March 5,
2026)
NOTICE OF
OPPORTUNITY FOR
PUBLIC INPUT
SESSION REGARDING
HOUSING SERVICES
Zoom Meetings
Scheduled
Wednesday, March 11,
2026
11:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
All interested persons are hereby given notice that INCA Community Services, Inc., A Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), is seeking input from them communities in Atoka, Johnston, Marshall, and Murray Counties for the purpose of providing decent, safe, affordable housing services to homeless/formerly homeless and low-income individuals and families.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 868 6498
0137
Passcode: 200680
PHONE: 669-444-9171
“INCA Community
Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity service
provider and employer.”
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26 & March 5,
2026)
NOTICE OF
OPPORTUNITY FOR
PUBLIC INPUT
SESSION REGARDING
HOMELESS
ASSISTANCE
SERVICES
Wednesday, March 11,
2026
9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
All interested persons are hereby given notice that INCA Community Services, Inc., is seeking financial assistance from The Oklahoma Department of Commerce for the purpose of providing decent, safe, affordable housing services to homeless/formerly homeless and low-income individuals and families located in Johnston, Atoka, Marshall and Murray Counties through the Emergency Solutions Grant funding.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 868 6498
0137
Passcode: 200680
PHONE: 669-444-9171
“INCA Community
Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity service
provider and employer.”
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26 & March 5,
2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF PONTOTOC COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
MARY JUNE SMITH,
Deceased.
Case No. PB-2025-35
ORDER FOR FINAL
HEARING ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY
ADMINISTRATION;
FINAL ACCOUNT; AND
FINAL
DETERMINATION OF
HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION OF ESTATE AND
DISCHARGE
This matter is hereby set for Final Hearing on Petition for Summary Administration, Final Account, Final Determination of Heirs, Distribution of Estate and Discharge on the 10th day of March, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Special Administrator shall cause notice to be published in accordance with 58 O.S. 241(C).
IT IS SO ORDERED!
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
Judge of the District Court
/s/ Jared Easterling
Jared Easterling
OBA 31544
5722 North US Highway 377
Ada, OK 74820
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26 & March 5,
2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
TISHOMINGO,
JOHNSTON COUNTY,
OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the
Estate of MARILYN DARLENE UPDEGRAFF, Deceased
Case No. PB-2025-27
NOTICE OF HEARING
FINAL ACCOUNT AND
PETITION FOR ORDER ALLOWING FINAL
ACCOUNT,
DETERMINATION OF
HEIRS, DISTRIBUTION, AND DISCHARGE
Notice is hereby given that MATTHEW UPDEGRAFF, the Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF MARILYN DARLENE UPDEGRAFF, Deceased, having filed in this Court his Final Account and Petition for Order Allowing Final Account, Determination of Heirs, Distribution, and Discharge of said Personal Representative, the hearing of the same has been set by the Court for the 17th day of March, 2026, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., in the District Court of Johnston County, at Tishomingo, Oklahoma, and that all persons interested in said Estate are notified then and there to appear and show cause, if any they have, why the said account should not be settled and allowed, the heirs of said ESTATE OF MARILYN DARLENE UPDEGRAFF, Deceased, determined, said Estate distributed and the Personal Representative discharged.
DATED this 20th day of February, 2026. /s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
ALEXA STUMPFF WHITE,
OBA #33056
P.O. Box 66
Ardmore, OK 73402
(580) 226-6270
alexa@ardmorelawyers.com
ATTORNEY FOR
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT
OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
LLOYD THOMAS
NELSON a/k/a, LLOYD T. NELSON, Deceased and KATHLEEN MAY
NELSON a/k/a
KATHLEEN NELSON a/k/a KAY M. NELSON a/k/a
KATHLEEN M. NELSON, Deceased.
No. PB-2026-02
ALIAS NOTICE OF
HEARING PETITION
FOR PROBATE OF
WILL
AND DETERMINING
HEIRS, DEVISEES AND LEGATEES
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the estates of LLOYD THOMAS NELSON a/k/a LLOYD T. NELSON, Deceased, and KATHLEEN MAY NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN NELSON a/k/a KAY M. NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN M. NELSON, Deceased, that on the 5th day of January, 2026, TERRY LEE NELSON produced and filed a copy in the District Court of Johnston County, Oklahoma, of an instrument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of LLOYD THOMAS NELSON a/k/a LLOYD T. NELSON, Deceased, and the Last Will and Testament of KATHLEEN MAY NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN NELSON a/k/a KAY M. NELSON a/k/a KATHLEEN M. NELSON, Deceased, and also filed in said Court his Petition praying for the probate of the Wills and asking that Letters Testamentary be issued to him as Personal Representative, and requesting that the Court determine the identity of all heirs, devisees and legatees.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court issued on the 23rd day of February, 2026, notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of April, 2026, at 9:00 o’clock A.M. the Petition will be heard at the Johnston County Courthouse, Tishomingo, Oklahoma, when and where all persons interested may appear and contest the same.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 23rd day of February, 2026.
/s/ Laura J. Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
David W. Kelly
Attorney at Law
512 W. Evergreen
P. O. Box l047
Durant, OK 74702-l047
(580) 924-l202
Fax: (580) 924-4665
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26, 2026)
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 17 – 103(A)(2)(B) – BILLS,
WHEN PAYABLE,
DELINQUENCY,
DISCONNECTION OF
SERVICE
The authorized agents of the town may discontinue to furnish water to any customer refusing or neglecting to pay all or any part of a utility bill submitted after providing written notice to the customer of the intent of the town to disconnect the water service. If any utility service is disconnected pursuant to this section, the town, or its agents, shall not reconnect or reestablish the service until the full amount of any outstanding utility bill service bill is paid, plus the penalty provided in this section, plus any applicable charges or expenses in reconnecting or reestablishing the service. A customer whose service has been disconnected on two (2) or more occasions, will be required to pay an additional deposit before service is reconnected or reestablished.
PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Mannsville, Oklahoma, this 17th day of February, 2026.
TOWN OF
MANNSVILLE,
OKLAHOMA
/s/ Gerald D. Colbert
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonda Barnes
City Clerk
(Seal)
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
February 26, 2026)
ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION
17-106-TAMPERING WITH METERS
UNLAWFUL
The tampering with water meters or meter boxes of the town, or the placing of any bypass connection on or around the meters, or the use of any other device tending to interfere with the proper registration of same is unlawful. Any customer or customer’s representative, or customer’s landlord tampering with meter boxes or any other Town equipment shall be charged a $500 tampering fee. Service will be disconnected until the tampering fee, and any other charges are paid.
PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Mannsville, Oklahoma, this 17th day of February, 2026.
TOWN OF
MANNSVILLE,
OKLAHOMA
/s/ Gerald D. Colbert
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/ Shonda Barnes
City Clerk
(Seal)
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Commisioners Proceedings
(Published in Johnston County Sentinel on February 26, 2026)
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Chairman Mike Niblett called regular meeting of 2-17-26 to order at 9:14 a.m. Others present Cacy Cribbs, Roy Wayne Blevins and Niblett, Guyla Hart, Susan Hesbrook, Sarah Carter, Bethany Varner, Scott Kirby, Kathy Ritchie, Mark Canaday, Gary Dodd, Brooke Burch, Amanda Smith, Jason Bryant 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 2-9-26, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moves to approve Pay Application #3 for EOC Training Center to RFD $66,901.85, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve a rental agreement with CL Boyd on dozer the unpaved road grant for $8,240.00, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve on Resolution #26-10 to Surplus the following items for Statewide CED Auction, Marh 6-7, 2026, items are as listed: 20224 Texom 20’ Steel Floor Tilt Trailer SN 50FT1C724RA730690, Inv #D2-348-8, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve temporary transfer for Dist #3 from CBRI to REAP Grant Account – $75,000.00, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. The Dist #2 temporary transfer needs further clarification. This will be on next weeks agenda.
Cribbs moved to approve to appoint Lecretia Golden for Fair Board Dist #3 and Makenzie Martin filed for Dist #2 seat, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. There will be no need to hold the election for Fair Board 2-27-26, election cancelled.
No action on a county wide burn ban.
Blevins moved to approve monthly reports for Assessor, Treasurer, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve blankets or project blankets –OSU $1,700.00, Dist #3 $8,500.00, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Claims for 2-23-26 in the amount of $89,194.74, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. Claims approved: 911 213, BANK OF AMERICA, 499.80, GIS 214, PITMON OIL, 24.40, FUEL; Emergency Communications 234, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, 85.08, LEASE; General 1864, WELLS FARGO, 176.10, LEASE 1865, PEC, 34.19, ELECTRIC 1866, JOHNSTON COUNTY RWD #3, 30.00, WATER 1867, PEC, 155.32, ELECTRIC 1868, ROSS, LORI, 88.10, TRAVEL 1870, AT&T MOBILITY, 41.04, WIFI 1871, AMERICAN DRONES, 2374.00, REPAIRS 1872, OKLAHOMA EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSC, 450.00, MEMBERSHIP 1873, ADA PAPER COMPANY, 132.66, CLEANING 1874, OSU Cooperative, 51.55, SERVICE 1875, OSU Cooperative, 51.01, SERVICE 1876, ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, 52.76, OFFICE 1877, US ALERT SECURITY, 45.00, INSPECTION 1878, TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS, 8.76, LONG DISTANCE 1879, AT&T, 97.98, PHONE 1880, OG&E, 1018.96, ELECTRIC 1881, TISHOMINGO WATER DEPARTMENT, 144.18, WATER 1882, TISHOMINGO WATER DEPARTMENT, 191.65, WATER 1883, AT&T, 43.86, PHONE 1884, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 44.33, OFFICE 1885, BANK OF AMERICA, 33.00, SUPPLIES 1886, CULLIGAN QUENCH, 49.51, WATER 1887, OKLAHOMA STATE AUDITOR & INSPECTOR, 2549.45, SERVICE 1888, JOHNSTON COUNTY SENTINEL, 960.50, PUBLICATIONS 1889, ADVANCED, 5918.67, 1890, OG&E, 324.77, ELECTRIC 1891, OG&E, 1180.40, ELECTRIC 1892, OG&E, 893.91, ELECTRIC 1893, CHICKASAW PERSONAL, 156.70, SUPPLIES 1894, DSLR PROS, 4648.00, DRONE 1895, TISHOMINGO MOTOR SALES, 1443.42, PARTS 1896, USPS, 390.00, STAMPS 1897, CRAWFORD, CECILIE, 720.00, CLEANING; Health 119, SCHOOL SPECIALTY, 2429.40, SUPPLIES 120, AA BUG PATROL, 107.00, EXTERMINATION 121, STANDLEY SYSTEMS, 182.98, COPIER 122, PITNEY BOWES, 91.29, SUPPLIES 123, STAR2STAR COMMUNICATIONS, 667.21, PHONE 124, TISH LUMBER, 115.95, SUPPLIES 125, QUILL, 122.47, OFFICE 126, Family Health Center Of SO OK, 75.00, SERVICE 127, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 435.73, SUPPLIES; Highway 1135, QUILL, 509.66, OFFICE 1136, CL BOYD, 277.20, PARTS 1137, SOONER FOODS, 20.93, SUPPLIES 1138, TISHOMINGO MOTOR SALES, 1208.24, PARTS 1139, SOONER FOODS, 49.48, SUPPLIES 1140, ROCK, 1240.00, ASPHALT 1141, BLUE RIVER AUTO, 87.99, PARTS/LABOR 1142, CL BOYD, 344.42, PARTS 1143, CL BOYD, 1490.25, BLADES 1144, HOLT TRUCK CENTER, 643.90, PARTS 1145, SOUTHERN SELECT FEEDS, 33.65, SUPPLIES 1146, WYRICK LUMBER, 226.38, MATERIALS 1147, J&I MANUFACTURING, 171.20, MATERIALS 1148, DS TIRE, 15.00, REPAIR 1149, WARREN CAT, 465.19, OIL 1150, CHICKASAW PERSONAL, 273.86, PARTS 1151, WARREN CAT, 208.18, OIL 1152, CHICKASAW PERSONAL, 1458.36, Radio 1153, SIMPLY SAFE OF TISHOMINGO, 115.00, DRUG 1154, TISHOMINGO COMMUNITY LUMBER, 19.32, MATERIALS 1155, BOXCER, 400.00, VEHICLE 1156, WALKER, DENNIS, 540.00, LABOR 1157, KELLPRO INC., 79.50, SERVICE 1158, WELCH STATE BANK, 470.09, LEASE 1159, VISION BANK, 740.65, LEASE 1160, WELCH STATE BANK, 3249.32, LEASE 1161, WELCH STATE BANK, 1822.67, LEASE 1162, WELCH STATE BANK, 877.14, LEASE 1163, PITMON OIL, 5796.68, FUEL 1164, BLEVINS, ROY, 172.55, TRAVEL 1165, BANK OF AMERICA, 385.29, LODGING 1166, BANK OF AMERICA, 98.50, LODGING 1167, NIBLETT, MICHAEL, 59.16, TRAVEL;
ML Fee 19, CANADAY, KIMBERLEY, 206.91, TRAVEL 20, BANK OF AMERICA, 330.00, LODGING; Rural Fire-ST 23, CASCO INDUSTRIES, 425.00, EQUIPMENT 24, CHICKASAW PERSONAL, 3870.34, EQUIPMENT 25, REDLINE FIRE EQUIPMENT, 21782.34, PARTS 26, CHICKASAW PERSONAL, 189.40, PARTS; SH Svc Fee 341, COMDATA, 5551.68, FUEL 342, COMDATA, 317.41, FUEL 343, ABC, 403.00, INSPECTION 344, WELCH STATE BANK, 784.41, LEASE 345, WELCH STATE BANK, 646.36, LEASE 346, WELCH STATE BANK, 944.48, LEASE 347, TISHOMINGO MOTOR SALES, 42.51, UNIT 348, BANK OF AMERICA, 453.60, INTERNET 349, DR SMITH TIRE, 279.43, PARTS
Public Hearing: None, New Business: None
Cribbs moved to adjourn at 10:14 a.m., second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Approved on 23rd of February, 2026.
Seal
Attest: /s/ Kathy Ross, County Clerk
/s/ Mike Niblett,
Chairman
/s/ Cacy Cribbs,
Vice Member
/s/ Roy Wayne Blevins,
Member
