Heavener track team medals at state
CATOOSA—Heavener’s track team medaled in several events Friday on the first day of the Class 3A state track meet. Continue reading “Heavener track team medals at state”
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CATOOSA—Heavener’s track team medaled in several events Friday on the first day of the Class 3A state track meet. Continue reading “Heavener track team medals at state”
Both LeFlore County soccer teams were eliminated in the Class 3A quarterfinals Friday night. Continue reading “Heavener, Poteau eliminated in quarterfinals”
The Oklahoma high school soccer playoffs resume Friday in quarterfinal play with Heavener visiting Casady in Oklahoma City and Poteau hosting Community Christian. Continue reading “Heavener, Poteau playing in quarterfinals”
Heavener Elementary honored its April and May students of the month along with accelerated readers during Friday’s rise and shine program. Continue reading “Heavener Elementary honors students”
Melissa Baker, a third-grade teacher at Heavener Elementary School, was named Elementary teacher of the year during a ceremony during Friday’s rise and shine program. Continue reading “Baker honored by Heavener Elementary”
Goldia Jo Milligan of Poteau (formerly of Heavener) was born Nov. 21, 1941 in the Reichert community in Heavener to Emmitt and Mae (Metcalf) Milligan and passed away May 1, 2024 in Poteau at 82.
Funeral service is 4 p.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with Reverend Ricky Huggins officiating. Burial will follow in the Reichert Cemetery, under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.
Jo was a longtime resident of the area. She was a 1959 graduate of Heavener High School. Jo attended Northeastern State University and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a business degree. She was an IT Specialist at Shell Oil Company. Jo was a member of the Faithbridge Church in Heavener. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Jo was an avid Oklahoma Sooner fan and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by
Two great nieces Tonya Woodruff and husband William of Poteau, and Dana Gilliam of Poteau.
Two great-great nieces Megan Woodruff and Samantha Gilliam, both of Fort Smith, Arkansas.
And a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Gloria and Curtis Plummer; and one niece Janet Tolbert and husband Jerry Tom.
Pallbearers are her family.
Viewing is from noon until 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. until service time Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jo’s honor to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Texas, 75380.
To sign Jo’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
By CRAIG HALL
HEAVENER—Heavener scored three times in 10 minutes and all four goals in the first half en route to a 4-0 win over Commerce in the opening round of the Class 3A state soccer Tournament at Harvey Stadium Tuesday evening. Continue reading “Wolves, Pirates take openers”
Heavener golfer Jeren Pickle will compete for a shot at the state tournament at the regional tournament Wednesday at Rock Creek in Sapulpa. Continue reading “Pickle to play at regionals”
Heavener and Poteau both open the Class 3A boys soccer state playoffs at home Tuesday. Continue reading “Heavener, Poteau open playoffs”
District champion Poteau and runner-up Heavener will open the Class 3A soccer playoffs at home Tuesday. Continue reading “Heavener, Poteau to host openers”