(Published in Johnston County Sentinel on
March 5 & 12, 2026, 2026))
OKLAHOMA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LAWS
ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR AN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE
In accordance with Title 37A, Oklahoma Statutes, Section 2-141, Great Western Dining Service, Inc., at 111 W. Moniteau St., Tipton, MO 65081, a/an Corporation hereby publishes notice of its intention to apply within sixty days from this date to the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission for a Mixed Beverage License under authority of and in compliance with the said Act: That it intend(s), if granted such license to operate as a Mixed Beverage establishment with business premises located at 902 Murray Campus Rd., in Tishomingo, Johnston, Oklahoma under the business name of Great Western Dining Service.
Dated this 19th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Nathan Bush
County of Moniteau, State of Missouri
Before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared: Nathan Bush to me known to be the person(s) described in and who executed the foregoing application and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed.
/s/ Betsy Koechner
Notary Public
My commission expires 6/11/2026
(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
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)
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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,
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)
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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
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
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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 & 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
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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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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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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
March 5 & 12, 2026)
ALIAS NOTICE OF
SHERIFF’S SALE
CJ-2025-23
Notice is given that on the 7th day of April, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the 1st floor of the County Courthouse, in the City of Tishomingo, Johnston County, Oklahoma, The Sheriff will offer for sale and sell, with appraisement, at public auction, to the highest and best bidder, all that certain real estate in Johnston County, Oklahoma,:
Lots 186, 187, 188 and 190, in Block A, Holiday Haven Estates, Johnston County, Oklahoma, according to the recorded Map and Plat thereof.
subject to unpaid taxes, and all amounts set forth in the judgment granted herein, said property having been duly appraised at $2,500.00. Sale will be made pursuant to an Alias Special Execution and Order of Sale issued in accordance with judgment entered in the District Court of Johnston County, Oklahoma, in Case No. CJ-2025-23, titled Carrington Mortgage Services LLC, vs Reymundo Rodriguez, Jr., Spouse of Reymundo Rodriguez Jr., Amelia J. Lowe, Spouse of Amelia J. Lowe, Occupant(s) of the Premises, Midland Funding, LLC, being all of the Defendants and persons holding or claiming any interest in lien in the subject property.
Johnston County Sheriff
Johnston County,
Oklahoma
By: /s/ Gary Dodd, Sheriff
DEPUTY
Don Timerblake – #9021
Kim S. Jenkins – #32809
Gina D. Knight – #12996
Chynna Scruggs -#32663
BAER & TIMBERLAKE, P.C.
5901 N. Western,
Suite 300
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
Telephone: (405) 842-7722
Email: mail@baertimberlake.com
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
DAVID HOWARD
FERGUSON, Deceased.
Case No. PB-2026-08
NOTICE OF HEARING
PETITION FOR
LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of David Howard Ferguson, deceased, that on the 24th day of February, 2026, Heather Ferguson filed herein her Petition praying that Letters of Administration be issued to Heather Ferguson as Administrator of said estate and that the heirs, devisees and legatees of said decedent be determined by the Court.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court, notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of March, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., the Petition will be heard in 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 24th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Laura Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
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
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
THOMAS MATTERSON BAXTER, JR., Deceased.
Case No. PB-2026-09
NOTICE OF HEARING
PETITION FOR
LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Thomas Matterson Baxter, Jr., deceased, that on the 24th day of February, 2026, Tommy Lee Baxter filed herein his Petition praying that Letters of Administration be issued to Tommy Lee Baxter as Administrator of said estate and that the heirs, devisees and legatees of said decedent be determined by the Court.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court, notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of March, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., the Petition will be heard in 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 24th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Laura Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
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
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 5, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT OF JOHNSTON
COUNTY
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
MARY ELLEN FRENCH, Deceased.
Case No. PB-2026-07
NOTICE OF HEARING
PETITION FOR
LETTERS OF
ADMINISTRATION
NOTICE is hereby given to all persons interested in the Estate of Mary Ellen French, deceased, that on the 24th day of February, 2026, James French filed herein his Petition praying that Letters of Administration be issued to James French as Administrator of said estate and that the heirs, devisees and legatees of said decedent be determined by the Court.
Pursuant to an Order of this Court, notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of March, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., the Petition will be heard in 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 24th day of February, 2026.
/s/ Laura Corbin
JUDGE OF THE
DISTRICT COURT
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
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(Published in Johnston
County Sentinel on
March 5 & 12, 2026)
IN THE DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE
TWENTIETH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT
TISHOMINGO,
JOHNSTON COUNTY,
STATE OF OKLAHOMA
In the Matter of the Estate of
Wesley Don Scruggs, Sr., a/k/a
Wesley Don Scruggs, a/k/a
Wesley D. Scruggs, Sr., deceased.
Case No. PB-2026-10
COMBINED NOTICE TO
CREDITORS,
NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR SUMMARY
ADMINISTRATION,
NOTICE OF FINAL
ACCOUNTING, AND
PETITION FOR
DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHIP,
DISTRIBUTION AND
DISCHARGE
NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors of, and all other interested persons in the Estate of Wesley Don Scruggs, Sr., also known as Wesley Don Scruggs, also known as Wesley D. Scruggs, Sr., deceased, that Wesley D. Scruggs, Jr., has filed herein his Petition for Summary Administration of the Estate, Final Accounting, Determination of Heirship, Distribution, and Discharge, and pursuant to Title 58 O. S. §246 the following information is provided with respect thereto:
1. Name of Decedent: Wesley Don Scruggs, Sr., also known as Wesley Don Scruggs, also known as Wesley D. Scruggs, Sr.
Date of Death: December 11, 2025
Address: 10329 Greasy Bend Loop
Mannsville, Oklahoma 73447
2. Name of Petitioner: Wesley D. Scruggs, Jr.
2491 Provence Road
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
3. The decedent, Wesley Don Scruggs, Sr., also known as Wesley Don Scruggs, also known as Wesley D. Scruggs, Sr., died intestate.
4. The names and residences of the heirs-at-law of the decedent Wesley Don Scruggs, Sr., also known as Wesley Don Scruggs, also known as Wesley D. Scruggs, Sr., deceased, all of whom are of legal age are:
NAME
Wesley D.
Scruggs, Jr.
RELATIONSHIP
Son
HEIR-AT-LAW
Heir-at-law
ADDRESS
2491 Provence Road
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
NAME
Samantha Scruggs
RELATIONSHIP
Daughter
HEIR-AT-LAW
Heir-at-law
ADDRESS
101320 Greasy Bend Loop
Mannsville, Oklahoma 73447
5. The Special Administrator has requested an order waiving the filing of an Appraisal and Inventory and the total value of the estate as set forth in the Petition will not be of an aggregate value in excess of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00).
6. A hearing will be held on the Petition for Summary Administration, Appointment of Special Administrator, Final Accounting, and Petition for Determination of Heirship, Distribution and Discharge on the 8th day of April 2026, at 11:00 o’clock a.m., before the Court at the Johnston County Courthouse, located at 403 West Main, Tishomingo, Oklahoma 73460.
7. Any person receiving this notice or otherwise interested in the estate must file an objection to the petition before the hearing and send a copy to the Petitioner, Wesley D. Scruggs, Jr., c/o Mordy, Mordy, Pfrehm & Wilson, P.C., Post Office Box 457, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73402, or that person will be deemed to have waived any objections to the petition.
8. If an objection is filed before the hearing, the Court will determine at the hearing whether summary proceedings are appropriate and, if so, whether the estate will be distributed and to whom the estate will be distributed, and the claim of any creditor not shown in the petition will be barred unless the claim is presented to the Special Administrator on or before a date certain at least thirty (30) days following the filing of the combined notice.
9. All creditors having claims against Wesley Don Scruggs, Sr., also known as Wesley Don Scruggs, also known as Wesley D. Scruggs, Sr., 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 undersigned Special Administrator, c/o Mordy, Mordy, Pfrehm & Wilson, P.C., Post Office Box 457, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73402, on or before the following presentment date: April 6, 2026 or the same will be forever barred.
Mordy, Mordy, Pfrehm & Wilson, P.C.
/s/ Bradley Wilson
Mike Mordy,
OBA No. 6372
Carrie Pfrehm,
OBA No. 22274
Bradley Wilson,
OBA No. 22771
Connor Dunn,
OBA No. 35102
110 West Main Street
Post Office Box 457
Ardmore, Oklahoma 73402
Tel: (580) 223-4384
Fax: (580) 226-0823
Attorneys for Personal Representative
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Commisioners Proceedings
(Published in Johnston County Sentinel on March 5, 2026)
Monday, February 23, 2026
Chairman Mike Niblett called regular meeting of 2-23-26 to order at 9:10 a.m. Others present Cacy Cribbs, Roy Wayne Blevins and Niblett, TJ Clements, John Small, Michael Martin, Bo Cannon, Stacey Pulley, Guyla Hart, Susan Hesbrook, Kathy Ritchie, Brooke Burch, Amanda Smith, 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 2-17-26, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moves to approve OTC 2025 Additional Homestead Reimbursement Claim in the amount of $12,937.00, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Niblett moved to approve on Transfer from Hwy M & O to Hwy REAP 24-050 $787.72 and Hwy REAP 24-050 to CBRI $100,000.00, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. This is on the grassy creek project.
Cribbs moved to approve to use Email Response from Jon Roberts at DEQ EnvReview, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. Need to speak with Larry Sloan with RFD Construction on the waste water permit and the storm water permit. This should have been done in the beginning stages of the project.
Blevins moved to approve the Monthly Reports – Treasurer, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Monthly Blankets/Project Blankets – Assessor $150.00, Health $3,400.00, Fair Board $500.00, General $6,450.00, Dist #1 $3,000.00, Jail $9,350.00, Sheriff $8,000.00, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Claims for 2-23-26 in the amount of $181,498.53, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. Claims approved: 911 Phone 221, AT&T, 865.87, PHONE 222, AT&T, 646.67, PHONE; ARPA 11, RFD CONSTRUCTION, 33450.92, PAYMENT;
CBRI 26, JAMES WELDING SUPPLIES, 408.50, SUPPLIES 27, PONTOTOC SAND AND STONE, 2956.32, MATERIALS 28, PONTOTOC SAND AND STONE, 2581.61, MATERIALS; General 1975, SOUTHEASTERN ELEC. COOP., 51.86, ELECTRIC 1976, OG&E, 117.69, ELECTRIC 1977, OG&E, 96.11, ELECTRIC 1978, QUILL, 203.27, OFFICE 1979, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 744.45, GAS 1980, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 293.92, GAS 1981, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 35.00, GAS 1982, PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL, 1283.91, SERVICE 1983, JOHNSTON COUNTY ELECTION, 1739.17, ELECTION 1984, OG&E, 96.12, ELECTRIC 1985, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 182.18, UTILITIES 1986, AT&T, 218.44, SERVICE 1987, OSU Cooperative, 1213.07, PAYROLL 1988, TOUCHTONE COMMUNICATIONS, 10.08, PHONE; Health 128, OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, 34483.52, SALARY 129, QUILL, 1004.34, SUPPLIES 130, AT&T MOBILITY, 88.50, HOT SPOT 131, SANOFI PASTEUR, INC., 482.44, VACCINE 132, MCMILLEN, LINDA, 500.00, CLEANING 133, OG&E, 323.83, ELECTRIC 134, McKESSON-MEDICAL-SURGICAL, 54.15, MEDICAL 135, SANOFI PASTEUR, 249.50, VACCINE 136, AA BUG PATROL, 98.00, EXTERMINATION 137, OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF, 100.00, SERVICE 138, OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS, 304.79, GAS; Highway 1200, CODA, 250.00, REGISTRATION 1201, CRIBBS, CACY, 121.80, TRAVEL 1202, BLEVINS, ROY, 121.66, REIMBURSEMENT 1203, NIBLETT, MICHAEL, 124.70, TRAVEL 1204, ACCO, 130.00, REGISTRATION 1205, KSM EXCHANGE 404.22, PARTS 1206, J&I MANUFACTURING, 424.82, PARTS 1207, DS TIRE, 225.00, TIRES 1208, PITMON OIL, 5138.82, FUEL 1209, CL BOYD, 2173.51, PARTS 1210, KSM EXCHANGE, 1176.51, PARTS 1211, DURACO, 745.84, PARTS 1212, BACKWOODS AUTOMOTIVE, 367.50, LABOR 1213, THE SECURITY NATIONAL BANK OF ENID, 2030.03, LEASE 1214, J&I MANUFACTURING, 1860.40, MATERIALS 1215, GROGAN, BEAU, 5612.50, SERVICE 1216, J&I MANUFACTURING, 373.80, MATERIALS 1217, RAILROAD YARD, 611.52, MATERIALS 1218, WELCH STATE BANK, 4071.07, LEASE 1219, SNB BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, 1112.76, LEASE; ML Fee 21, ACCO, 130.00, REGISTRATION; OAG Grant 43, VANCE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC OF MIAMI, 49288.00, UNIT; Resale 155, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 107.04, SERVICE; Rural Fire-ST 27, MYDER FIRE SUPPORT LLC., 13394.00, PARTS; SH Commissary 14, CHARM-TEX, 2129.70, SUPPLIES 15, PRODIGY SOLUTIONS, 2292.94, COMMISSARY; SH Forf 61, SOUTHERN SELECT FEEDS, 54.60, K-9; SH Svc Fee 358, SERVICE OKLAHOMA, 46.10, TAG, TAX, TITLE 359, C.O.P.S PRODUCTS, 161.49, UNIFORMS 360, GALLS INC, 192.97, UNIFORMS 361, SIMPLY SAFE OF TISHOMINGO, 220.00, TEST 362, DR SMITH TIRE, 521.10, MAINTENANCE 363, MUSTANG EQUIPMENT LEASING, 252.89, LEASE 364, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 34.98, MAINTENANCE 365, JUSTMOUNTS, 59.36, PARTS 366, THE PEST CHOICE, 70.00, EXTERMINATION 367, TISHOMINGO COMMUNITY LUMBER, 197.94, PARTS 368, WYRICK LUMBER, 63.76, PARTS 369, U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, 200.00, POSTAGE 370, WYRICK LUMBER, 120.97, PARTS
Public Hearing: None, New Business: None
Blevins moved to adjourn at 9:53 a.m., second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett..
Approved on 2nd of March, 2026.
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 March 5, 2026)
Monday, February 9, 2026
Chairman Mike Niblett called regular meeting of 2-9-26 to order at 9:15 a.m. Others present Cacy Cribbs, Roy Wayne Blevins and Niblett, John Small, Guyla Hart, Stacy Pulley, Scott Kirby, Kathy Ritchie, Mike Thompson, Gary Dodd, Mark Canaday, Brooke Burch, 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 2-2-26, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
No Action on Vulcan Materials to Install Water Line/Pipe Under Frisco Road – Dist #3, Niblett will pass along the information to the company. They would need to fill out a road bore application even if they are considered exempt.
Cribbs moved to approve to Approve Requisitioning Update for Dist Attorney’s Office – Fern Smith, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve ODOT Letter of Support on a Grant Application for US-377 JCT Redesign, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Rental Agreement for CL Boyd for a Mini Excavator on the Unpaved Roads Grant – Dist #3, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve on Orr Construction – Approval of (4) Permit Applications Regarding the Trenching of County Roads – West Highland Lane, West Cedar Lane, West Webb Lane and Seven Springs Road, all of which is West Side of Highway 377 as part of the 16” Waterline Project, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve a Permit Application for Fiber Bore for Dobson Fiber and to Waive Cost of Bore Fee due to Public Utility Standing with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve Monthly Appropriations for January 2026, second Blevins, vote aye Cribbs, Cribbs and Niblett. Appropriations as follows: Highway $277,943.17, CBRI 105 $33,364.06, 911 $18,086.10, Assessor Revl $60.00, County Clerk $885.00, RM&P $1,870.00, Resale $10,402.47, Sheriff Commissary $2001.05, Sheriff $39,911.26, CMT $230.00, Opioid $233.06, Lodging Tax $3,366.51, Jail 1 Cent $41,684.50, Fire ¼ cent $42,253.30, Em Comm $83,446.40, CARES $89.87, ARPA $1,494.41, LATCF $258.28, Law Library $222.83, Court Pres $359.75, Co Clk Legal Suit $3.73.
Cribbs moved to approve Monthly Reports – Sheriff & Election Board, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Blevins moved to approve Monthly Blankets or Project Blankets –Mill Creek FD $1,000.00, Connerville FD $500.00, Dist #1 $6,000.00, Dist #2 $16,200.00, Dist #3 $2,700.00, 2,399.03, second Cribbs, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Cribbs moved to approve Claims for 2-9-26 in the amount of $259,466.73 and Payroll for 2-13-26 in the amount of $279,749.24, second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett. Claims approved: 911 Phone 208, PULLEY, STACEY, 61.18, TRAVEL 209, AT&T, 57.09, PHONE 210, AT&T, 68.74, INTERNET 211, TISHOMINGO CHEVROLET, 70.35, MAINTENANCE 212, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 30.00, COPIER; CBRI 24, JAMES WELDING SUPPLIES, 298.00, SUPPLIES 25, SUNBELT, 4926.84, RENTAL; General 1845, AYER, VIVIAN, 250.00, CUSTODIAL 1846, VYVE BROADBAND, 307.30, INTERNET 1847, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 47.64, COPIES 1848, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 266.22, OFFICE 1849, PITMON OIL, 37.44, FUEL 1850, BANK OF AMERICA, 660.00, LODGING 1851, COMDATA, 251.43, FUEL 1852, MILLER OFFICE EQUIPMENT, 65.38, SERVICE 1853, X-TERMINATION SOLUTIONS, 125.00, EXTERMINATION 1854, VARNER, KEEGAN, 122.85, TRAVEL 1855, CRAWFORD, CECILIE, 560.00, CLEANING SERVICE 1856, AT&T MOBILITY, 90.09, INTERNET 1857, RAVIA PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORITY, 22.50, WATER 1858, TISHOMINGO WATER DEPARTMENT, 94.31, WATER 1859, JOHNSTON COUNTY RWD #3, 60.00, WATER BILL 1860, ADA PAPER COMPANY, 252.86, SUPPLIES 1861, OPEH&W, 88611.24, INSURANCE 1862, RFD CONSTRUCTION, 126266.40, CONSTRUCTION; Health 114, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 19.38, SUPPLIES 115, QUILL, 217.92, SUPPLIES 116, TISHOMINGO WATER DEPARTMENT, 167.14, WATER 117, PITNEY BOWES, 600.00, POSTAGE 118, Family Health Center Of SO OK, 75.00, SERVICE; Highway 1116, CRIBBS, CACY, 123.98, TRAVEL 1117, RITCHIE, KATHERINE, 54.52, TRAVEL 1118, NIBLETT, MICHAEL, 46.98, TRAVEL 1119, CIRCUIT ENGINEERING DIST #4, 224.40, SIGNS 1120, LARRY’S DIESEL SERVICE, 2813.26, REPAIRS 1121, ERGON, 671.98, MATERIALS 1122, P&K STONE, 114.72, AGGRAGATES 1123, AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES, 659.00, PARTS 1124, SUNBELT, 12598.20, MATERIALS 1125, J&I MANUFACTURING, 1378.00, MATERIALS 1126, GROGAN, BEAU, 3059.25, SERVICE 1127, AB RADIATOR, 300.00, REPAIRS 1128, O.D.O.T., 892.67, LEASE 1129, O.D.O.T., 1340.89, LEASE 1130, ROCK ASPHALT, 1240.00, ROAD 1131, JAMES WELDING SUPPLY, 298.00, MATERIALS 1132, O.D.O.T., 3130.05, LEASE 1133, CH&W TIRE, 1308.08, TIRES 1134, TISHOMINGO MOTOR SALES, 601.17, PARTS; Law Library 5, Law Librarian, 889.06, REV FUND 6, Law Librarian, 513.21, REV FUND; ML Fee 18, ROSS, KATHY, 230.59, TRAVEL; Resale 147, LONGNECKER, SHERRI, 1560.00, SERVICE; SH Svc Fee 339, DR SMITH TIRE AND AUTO CLINIC LLC, 447.17, MAINTENANCE 340, QUILL, 289.25, SUPPLIES
Public Hearing: None, New Business:
Cribbs moved to adjourn at 10:11 a.m., second Blevins, vote aye Blevins, Cribbs and Niblett.
Approved on 17th of February, 2026
Seal
Attest: /s/ Kathy Ross, County Clerk
/s/ Mike Niblett,
Chairman
/s/ Cacy Cribbs,
Vice Chairman
Roy Wayne Blevins,
Member
