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A 48-year-old Ada man is facing the possibility of spending time behind bars after he was arrested July 9 in Coalgate.
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Jerri Gaye Cachero (nee Simes) age 64, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Norman Regional Healthplex in Norman, Oklahoma. She was born at the Ada Hospital in Ada, Oklahoma on February 23, 1961, to Harmon Henry Simes, Jr. and Shirley Mavis Simes (nee Ray). As her father was in the military, the family moved frequently, exposing her to different cultures and customs, which imbued her with a curiosity and tolerance for people’s differences, evolving into a well-rounded personality. This served her well in a career path that extended from her high school days as a member of the Lawton High School newspaper, the Tattler, followed by completion of her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Cameron University.
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Graveside services for Ronald James Thompson, a Coalgate resident, were held Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10-:00 a.m. at Coalgate Cemetery with Pastor Mitch Williams officiating. Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate was in charge of arrangements.
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Ronald Dean Linscott passed peacefully at his home in Atoka, OK on July 8, 2025 at the age of 66. Ron spent the vast majority of his life living and working in Atoka County.
Read moreA warrant has been issued for the arrest of Christine Arlene Brogdon, 52, of Ada who has been charged with manslaughter in the first degree in the July 27, 2023 death of 48-year-old Dana Gail Miller of Ratliff City. Dana attended Tupelo Schools and graduated from Allen High School.
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Veteran educator brings nearly two decades of experience to the role
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A celebration of her life for Louise Hight Cain will be held at Brown’s Funeral Chapel on July 11th at 10 am with Rev. Jerry Williams presiding. Family night will be Thursday, July 10th 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Atoka, OK. `Louise Hight Cain, lifetime resident of Atoka passed away peacefully in Durant Oklahoma on July 4th 2025 aged 84 years, 7 months, 2 days.
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