Okmulgee Cemetery Receives Generous Equipment and Grant Donations

Local businesses and organizations step up to support the cemetery's maintenance and digitization efforts.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 4:07pm

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The Okmulgee Cemetery received a major boost this week, with donations of equipment and a grant to help with ongoing operations. Stewart Martin Kubota donated a zero-turn mower and weed eaters, while East Central Electric provided a grant to digitize over 20,000 plot records. The cemetery board and staff expressed deep gratitude for the community support.

Why it matters

The Okmulgee Cemetery plays a vital role in honoring the town's history and providing a final resting place for residents. These donations will help ensure the grounds are well-maintained and that the cemetery's records are modernized, making it easier for families to access information about their loved ones.

The details

Stewart Martin Kubota donated a Kubota zero-turn mower and STIHL weed eaters to the Okmulgee Cemetery team to assist with grounds maintenance. Additionally, East Central Electric provided a generous grant to help the cemetery digitize over 20,000 plot owner records, a major undertaking that will improve accessibility and preservation of the cemetery's historical information.

  • The equipment donation and grant presentation took place on Tuesday, March 19, 2026.

The players

Stewart Martin Kubota

A local equipment dealership that donated a zero-turn mower and weed eaters to the Okmulgee Cemetery.

East Central Electric

A regional electric cooperative that provided a grant to the Okmulgee Cemetery to digitize over 20,000 plot owner records.

Okmulgee Cemetery Board

The volunteer board that oversees the operations and maintenance of the Okmulgee Cemetery.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Okmulgee Cemetery's ability to maintain its grounds and preserve its historical records has been bolstered by the generous support of local businesses and organizations, demonstrating the power of community partnerships to sustain important civic institutions.