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Paden is located in Okfuskee County in East Central Oklahoma.

A town of 446 people, its the only town in America named for a US Deputy Marshall, and is the most likely place in the world to be hit by a tornado.

01/24/2025

Phillip Dale Miller, a long-time resident of Paden, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in Okemah, Oklahoma at the age of 67. Phillip was born on July 4, 1957 in Fresno, California. He was the son of Mont and Minnie Sevella (Smith) Miller. Phillip grew up in Paden and attended Paden Schools.

Phillip loved his Paden community, and they loved him back. His favorite past time was mowing and taking care of yards. He loved to take care of his own yard and make it look nice but he especially enjoyed caring for others. Phillip had a big heart and giving spirit and will be missed by many.

Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; Mont and Sevella Miller; two brothers, Porter Andrew Miller and Paul Wayne Miller; two sisters, Freida McHone and her husband, Tom and Jane Shelton and her husband, Chet and one sister-in-law, Kay Miller.

Those left to cherish Phillip’s memory are his brothers, Monte Miller, Leonard Miller and his wife, Darla, Robert Miller and his wife, Donna and Edward Miller and his wife Betty; his sister, Elaine Spears and her husband, Larry; his longtime friend, Clifford Mayfield and a host of family and friends.

Graveside Service
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
10:00 am
Oakdale Cemetery

Services under the direction of Parks Brothers, Prague.

If any community members have photos or stories of Phillip, please feel free to include them in the comments below.

01/23/2025

On behalf of Donna Miller and family, we regret to inform the community of the loss of one of own, Phillip Miller.

Please keep his family and friends in your prayers, and be on the lookout for arrangements once they are made.

01/23/2025

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Psalm 16:11

Paden Prayer Requests Wednesday for the 4th week of 2025, this the 22nd Day of January.

01/19/2025

Funeral services for Samuel Ray Mayfield will be held Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Paden, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery of Paden.

Samuel Ray Mayfield was born November 22, 1920 in Paden, Oklahoma to Frank and Margaret “Maggie” (Maynard) Mayfield. He passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Prague, Oklahoma at the age of 104.

Mr. Mayfield was a lifelong resident of Paden, Oklahoma. He and Vernita Dell Fipps were married September 27, 1943 in Paden. Mr. Mayfield was a retired postal worker and also worked as a homebuilder and in the oilfields. He built numerous homes in the area and was a very skilled carpenter. He enjoyed making knives, cooking chili, gardening and building furniture.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Vernita; one son, Kenneth Ray Mayfield; 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Survivors include two daughters, Norma and Howard Crawford of Paden and Linda Parrish of Paden; one daughter in law, Karen Mayfield of Paden; 6 grandchildren, Amy Mayfield of the home, Julie and Kyle Hamburger of Norman, Travis and Kimee Mayfield of Paden, Melissa and Jake Neal of Prague, Amber and Clay Davis of Prague and Michael and Anne Parrish of Allen, Texas; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Parrish, Connor Davis, Carson Davis, Jake Neal, Travis Mayfield and Mason Mayfield.

Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Rev. Terry Pittman.

Viewing
JAN 21. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
First Baptist Church

01/15/2025

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:5

Paden Prayer Requests Wednesday for the 3rd week of 2025, this the 15th day of January.

(Bright blue skys and deep white snow made for a stunning view all around the community on Friday, January 10th, 2025 as seen here of one of our favorite views in the walking trial park. A report by KOCO had Paden down as 8 inches, tying for #19 in community totals across the entire state for snowfall.)

Additionally, we would like to provide the link for today’s memorial service of lifelong citizen and Honorary Paden Mayor, Kent Brown: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18cNKHC1Ht/

01/11/2025

Darrell “Kent” Brown, of Paden, Oklahoma, passed away on January 10, 2025 in Oklahoma City, at the age of 55. Kent was born on June 5, 1969 in Prague, Oklahoma. He was the son of Morris Marion and Katie Oneta (Mayfield) Brown. Kent grew up in Paden and was a graduate of Okemah High School.

Kent was known for his strength, his stubbornness, his faith, his love for friends and family and for his big smile. From birth, Kent was born with a hole in his heart and through prayer and surgery, he fought through it to live a long and full life. Kent enjoyed many things, he enjoyed being around people, playing the harmonica and going to church. He never met a stranger and if he learned your name, you were one of his closest friends. Kent also had quite an ornery side as well. He loved to argue and debate with anyone that he could. He was well known in Paden, even having his own special parking spot in town labeled “Mayor Kent Brown.”

Kent loved many and was loved by many. He made a lasting impact on everyone he came across and will be greatly missed.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents, niece, Marissa Mayfield, and nephew, Dustin Brown.

Those left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Stan Brown and his wife, Naomi, Wendell Brown and his wife, Melanie, David Brown and his wife, Kathy; two sisters, Glenda Mayfield and Jana Cheatwood and her husband, Chris. His caretakers for many years, Jimmy and Bobbie Watts and their family, Tripp, Traxton, Trevor, Tallie and Debra Caton; nieces and nephews: Shane Brown, Brandon Brown, Marty Mayfield, Marla Lester, Melania Roseberry, Misti Martin, Miranda Mayfield, Ryan Brown, Bridgette Moore, Amanda Williams, Eric Brown, Kylie Tappe, Josh Cheatwood, Tyler Cheatwood, Kyle Cheatwood, Trevor Cheatwood, and Tanner Cheatwood and a host of family and friends.

Visitation
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Lighthouse Holiness Church

Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
2:00 pm
Lighthouse Holiness Church

Kent’s funeral service will be live-streamed from the Lighthouse page.

Services under the direction of Parks Brothers, Prague.

01/10/2025

For he saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain, and to the great rain of his strength

Job 37:6

Paden Prayer Requests for the 2nd week of 2025, this the 9th Day of January.

(Snow has returned to Paden as seen from this scene, captured just east of town on highway 62 just before 3. Wet snow has continued to fall throughout the afternoon, increasing totals. 1/9/2025)

01/08/2025

Ruth Marie (Seebeck) Sharp, 83, of Paden, passed away January 5, 2025 with family by her side in Oklahoma City. She battled many health challenges the last several years. A visitation for Ruth will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Paden First Baptist Church.

Ruth was born January 16, 1941 near Wellston, OK to Earnest Bernhart and Ida Elizabeth (Hodde) Seebeck. She spent most of her adolescence around McLoud, OK. She graduated from McLoud High School in 1959.

She married Clifton Lee Johnson on April 2, 1965. They had a daughter, Terri, before Clifton passed on January 22, 1969. Ruth later married Carl (Bill) Bailey Sharp on May 14, 1976. They had a son, Brian. She cared for Carl until his death on December 28, 2010.

She worked at several department stores and at Tinkerfield for a short time as a keypunch operator before doing the only job she ever listed as her occupation; and that was housewife and homemaker. After Brian was in school, she worked as a substitute teacher when called upon for several years. She also worked during elections for the county election board for over 30 years. She started as a “counter” when they counted votes by hand, worked absentee voting, and a precinct superintendent until she physically couldn’t do it anymore. Her favorite job was being a mom and grandma. She loved being surrounded by family.

Ruth was a member of the Paden Homemakers Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE) for over 35 years. She held many local and county OHCE offices. She volunteered many years at the county fair and at the Paden Fireman’s Picnic/Paden Day baking desserts and rolling the fish to be fried.

Ruth loved to go fishing, and as recent as just a few months ago. She enjoyed planting a garden and canning the vegetables for her family to enjoy. She sewed clothes for everyone in the family at one time or another, from MoBetta knock off shirts, matching outfits for the grandkids, a wedding dress, prom dresses, and even a quilt for her bed just a couple of years ago. She enjoyed playing cards with family and friends.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brothers Leonard Seebeck and Lawrence Seebeck, and daughter-in-law, Sandra Sharp.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter Terri Johnson of Paden, OK; son and daughter-in-law Brian and Joanna Sharp of Paden, OK; step-son Carl Richard Sharp of Moore, OK; granddaughter Amanda Sharp; grandson and wife Dalton and Brooke Sharp of Durant, OK; step-grandson Richard Sharp of Moore, OK; step-granddaughter Natalie Sharp of Moore, OK; six great-grandkids, Sarah, Blake, Jozie, Reba, Lakota, Blakelyn, and one on the way; great-great grandson, Leon ; and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation for Ruth will be held Thursday, January 9, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at First Baptist Church, 800 W Elm St, Paden, OK 74860.

A funeral service will occur Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, 8805 NE 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73141 with burial to follow at Arlington Memory Gardens, 3400 N Midwest Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73141.

Services under Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home.

01/05/2025

Doris Lee (Jones) Barrett, of Prague, Oklahoma, was born on March 3, 1930 in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Walter and Ella Liddie (Parsons) Jones. She was the youngest of twelve children. Doris was a 1948 graduate of Paden High School. Following high school, she attended the Mission Hill School of Nursing and graduated in 1950. Upon graduation, she worked as a nurse for Mission Hill Hospital, Prague Hospital and Seminole Hospital for fifteen years. She then worked as an office nurse for Doctors Wood and Davis for 20 years and retired in 1992.

On December 17, 1949, Doris married Wayne Barrett and were married until he preceded her in death in 1993. She later married Bruce Huff in 1995 and the two were married until his passing on June 1, 2017. Doris enjoyed traveling, gardening and outdoor living. She loved her farm and considered it “her little piece of heaven.” Doris was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wayne Barrett; her second husband, Bruce Huff; two granddaughters, Sherri Rene Barrett and Kristi Marie Barrett; her great-grandson, Jake and eight sisters and three brothers.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Gary Barrett and his wife, Lupe; her daughter, Rowena Parker and her husband, John; granddaughters, Summer Ackerman and her husband, Rodney and Chelsea Lechner and her husband, Jason; her great-grandchildren, Riley Rain and Ember Sky and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to the charity of your choice.

Graveside Service
Monday, January 6, 2025
2:00 pm
Prague Cemetery

Services under Parks Brothers, Prague

(Please note that due to weather the family has requested that the service be moved to the Parks Brothers Chapel in Prague.
2:00 PM on Monday, January 6, 2025. Edited 12:45 PM 1/5)

01/02/2025

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Psalms 23:6

Paden Prayer Requests Wednesday for the 1st Week & First Day of 2025.

What is something you are praying for this year?

(Photo: A beautifully painted winter sky peeking through the trees to ring in the new year as seen near the Mission on 1-1-25.)

12/28/2024

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
John 1:14

Paden Prayer Requests for the 52nd and final week of 2024, this the 27th of December.

(Barren trees and winter skies over a red dirt road south of town on 12-27-24.)

12/19/2024

Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14

Paden Prayer Requests Wednesday for the 51st Week of 2024, thus the 18th day of December.

(A December sunrise seen over the county barn on 12-18-24.)

12/12/2024

Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Matthew 2:2

Paden Prayer Requests Wednesday for the 50th week of 2024, this the 11th day of December.

(A cloudy night over town, but the moon shines through and brightly. November 2024)

12/07/2024

It’s championship Saturday of the prestigious Little River Conference Tournament and both the Paden squads will be battling to bring back hardware to the trophy case.

The Pirates came in seeded 4th but fell to 5th seeded Strother in the first round 26-74. The boys have battled back the last two days and have easily dismantled Macomb, 70-40, and New Lima by a similar score of 70-35, to sail in to the Consolation game at 1:20 with a rematch with the Moss Pirates who they have already handled earlier in the season 60-33.

The Lady Pirates also came in seeded 4th, but everyone found out what we already knew, these ladies came to play this year and easily took care of business in the first round with a 54-19 victory over Strother. The ladies took the court Wednesday night in the semi-finals with another team seeing much success this early in the season, current #11 (and 1 first place vote) Class B and #1 LRC seeded Earlsboro, but ranking isn’t anything but a number as the orange and black handed the wildcats their first class b and conference loss 49-44 and punched their ticket to the championship at 7:00 this evening.

Support your hometown team today, games are at Seminole High School with plenty of seating.

🏀 Good Luck and Go Pirates 🏴‍☠️

12/04/2024

A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh.
Ezekiel 36:26

Paden Prayer Requests Wednesday for the 49th week of 2024, this the 4th day of December.

(The sky looking like a fire spreading across a prairie as seen south of town on 11/27/24)

11/28/2024

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, bless his name.
Psalms 100:4

Paden Prayer Requests for the 48th Week of 2024, this the 27th day of November and Thanksgiving Eve.

Along with your prayer requests, what are you thankful for this year?

(Another gorgeous dusk descends across the woods and roads, this looking south off of the old highway on 11/26/24.)

11/22/2024

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love.
Ephesians 4:2

Paden Prayer Requests for the 47th Week of 2024, this the 22nd day of November.

(This photo is provided by Lora Fipps showcasing a beautiful fall scene in our community, November 2024)

11/21/2024

Funeral services for Billy Eugene Collins will be held Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Paden Holiness Church. Interment will follow at the Oakdale Cemetery of Paden, Oklahoma. Visitation is tonight, Thursday, November 21st from 6-8:00 also at Paden Holiness.

Billy Eugene Collins was born in Okemah, Oklahoma to parents Ralph Collins and Ida Mae (Davenport). He had an older brother Leslie (Corky) Collins and younger sister, Karan Kellogg.

He attended Midway School for 1st to 8th grade, then he went to high school in Paden and graduated in 1969. He worked as a carpenter for a home builder in Prague during his summers starting at age 16 and throughout college, and he also helped harvest wheat in Kansas and Nebraska in the summers. He started his college education at Murray State in Tishomingo getting his associate degree in social studies, then he attended East Central University in Ada and graduated with his bachelor's degree in social studies in 1973. He then started a job as a teacher at the J.H. Liley Boys Home in 1973, and he stayed on with J.H. Liley as a teacher when it transitioned to a men’s prison in 1984.

Billy retired from the state after 37 years as a teacher. Billy enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family. Billy enjoyed driving to different states, and he visited 38 states during his lifetime. He enjoyed having a large garden for many years.

Billy is preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Ida Mae Collins, sister-in-law June Collins, and nephew Rusty Kellogg.

Billy is survived by his longtime companion, Janett Whiteley of the home, daughter, Amy Gonzalez (Paden), son in law Leonides Gonzalez (Paden), grandchildren Madison Lewis (Utah) and Amber Lewis (Texas), step daughter Tina Comerate (Mustang), step son in law Tony Comerate (Mustang), step grandchildren Avery, Joseph, and AJ (Mustang), step granddaughter in law Emily (Mustang), step son Douglas Proctor (Shawnee), step daughter in law Debbie Proctor (Shawnee), brother Leslie (Corky) Collins (Paden), sister Karan Kellogg, brother in law Ronnie Kellogg (Paden).
Nieces and nephews: Allan Collins and Kim, Tracy Lee and Steve, Shellie Roberts and Thomas, grand-nieces and grand-nephews: Wade and Meghan, Alex, Allison, Mason, Lane, Cole, Keatyn, Creek, and Wrenley.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Steven Lee, Thomas Roberts, Mason Lee, Alex Roberts, Lane Roberts and Cole Roberts.

Honorary pallbearers include Ronnie Kellogg and Corky Collins.

Services will be under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home, Okemah, Oklahoma and officiated by Rev. Bryan Logan.

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Paden Trick or Treat is this Thursday. Comment below or private message if you, your neighbors, or family members would like to be added to the annual town maps. Submissions due by Thursday at noon. Please share.

Can you believe it's Halloween again? Paden Trick or Treat is this Thursday. Comment below or private message if you, your neighbors, or family members would like to be added to the annual town maps. Submissions due by Thursday at noon. Please share.

Another home game tonight for the orange and black as they played host to the other conference Pirates from Moss. The ladies drop the decision 44-59 and stand at 1-1 in LRC play. The boys stayed the course for a 70-34 victory to move to 2-0 in LRC play. Both squads will next see action after Thanksgiving Break, where they will play host to Okemah on the 28th.

Happy Veterans Day from Paden, Oklahoma! Post your Veteran in the comments below.

Once again, It's that time of year again. Trick or Treating will take place on Tuesday, October 31st. As in years past, we will try to put out as accurate as possible town map for those participating. If you or someone you know will be taking part in handing out treats or well tricks, too, comment below or feel free to message the page. Only your name is needed! We only have about 8 registered homes thus far. Get listed so the trick or treaters don't pass you by. And remember- Porch Lights on if giving treats! Porch Lights off if not. Deadline October 31st at noon.

It's that time of year again. Trick or Treating will take place on Tuesday, October 31st. As in years past, we will try to put out as accurate as possible town map for those participating. If you or someone you know will be taking part in handing out treats or well tricks, too, comment below or feel free to message the page. Deadline October 31st at noon.

Live from the Children's Stage at the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Miss Ivey Ellis of Paden, OK. Ivey will be a senior at PHS this year, where she is an active member of FFA, cheer, and softball. After high school, she plans to attend OSU. Ivey is this years 1st Place Winner in the Children's Festival Songwriting Contest. Here she is with her original song, "Oklahoma Sky." Congratulations, Ivey. (Video by Paden, Oklahoma!)

As we have highlighted before, Washington Irving once explored our area, and its even said "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was inspired by our dense woods, known as the Cross Timbers. So it's honor of spooky season and we want to hear from you! In tonight's #PadenCommunityAnswers, what stories, legends, and scares were told to you growing up about this area? (Photo captured of a Pecan Tree near the Burnett Mission area 10/27/22)

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