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Three Oklahoma City suspects are facing charges in Coal County for drug trafficking, possession of controlled drugs with intent to distribute, and conspiracy. The two men and one female were taken into custody in Coalgate during the early morning hours of April 2.
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Funeral services for Ruby Regina Vineyard, a Coalgate resident, were held Tuesday,April 23, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate with Bro. Ray Matthews officiating. Burial was in Centrahoma Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service of Coalgate in charge of arrangements.
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Jim Edmond Reed, a Pauls Valley resident, passed away April 23, 2024 at Pauls Valley, OK at the age of 78 years and 8 days. He was born April 15, 1946 to Ross and Bessie Beatrice (Hughes) Reed at Pine, OK. Jim completed the 8th grade at Pine School, then graduated from Coalgate High School. He served in the U. S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. Jim was a printer. He married the love of his life Peggy Jean Smith on June 22, 1968 at the First Baptist Church in Coalgate. Peggy spotted him across the school yard and said “That’s the one for me!” The rest was history. Together they had three beautiful daughters and a wonderful life together. Jim and Peggy celebrated 55 blessed years of marriage before his passing. Jim liked fishing, quail hunting, camping and a good game of dominoes He loved spending time with his family.
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Cade Cometti is the son of Chad and Shari Cometti, and the grandson of Sharon and the late Donn Baker. His hobbies include hunting and going to rodeos with his dad. Cade will be attending Connors State College on a baseball scholarship and plans to obtain his associates degree in criminal justice before moving on to a four-year college to hopefully continue his baseball career as he works toward his bachelor’s degree Ryfle Gold is the son of Kristin and DK Spears and Bo Gold. His siblings are Bredyn and Mahala Gold. He is the grandson of Tom Fritz and the late Karen Fritz. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and hanging out with friends. After graduation he plans to attend East Central University where he will earn his degree in criminal justice.
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Not too long ago I had “one of those days.” I was feeling pressure from a writing deadline. I had company arriving in a couple days and the toilet was clogged. I went to the bank, and the trainee teller processing my deposit had to start over three times. I swung by the supermarket to pick up a few things and the lines were serpentine.
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