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Medical
A: Main, Main, News
August 15, 2023

Medical examiner confirms body found is Henning’s

By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 

Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane Jr. said the state medical examiner confirmed on Thursday afternoon that a body recovered from a remote, wooded area of southern Adair County earlier this month is Ricky D. Henning, 58, who was reported missing by family members on July 23.

Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane Jr. said the state medical examiner confirmed on Thursday afternoon that a body recovered from a remote, wooded area of southern Adair County earlier this month is Ricky D. Henning, 58, who was reported missing by family members on July 23.

Lane said two people, Mose A. Smith, 41, of Stilwell, and Kimberly D. Gilbert, 41, of Sallisaw, were charged in Henning’s death after confessing to murdering him after being apprehended in another state.

Lane said his deputies and investigators teamed up in late July with Cherokee Nation Marshals, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other agencies and volunteers, who assisted in the search.

He said investigators B.R. Rutherford and Dwayne Frizzell were able to obtain information on the possible location of Henning’s body after flying to another state to interview Smith and Gilbert.

The two suspects were arrested in Iowa on warrants of willful injury causing serious injury. Smith was additionally charged with eluding police.

A witness told police that Sara Hines, 40, was allegedly assaulted by the duo after she laid down on a picnic table at Miller Riverview Park in Dubuque, Iowa. Hines said Gilbert began striking her with a crutch and then pressed a knife to her face, and Smith also struck her with a crutch.

Hines was treated for a nasal bone fracture and a large gash to her forehead, which re- quired at least 20 stitches, according to reports.

Smith and Gilbert left the scene by the time authorities arrived, but were later tracked to an area where Smith was reportedly driving and a pursuit ensued, before Smith finally pulled over in East Dubuque.

Lane said following the duo’s confession to Henning’s disappearance and murder, the case was turned over to the Cherokee Nation Attorney General’s Office and warrants were issued for both their arrests because both suspects are native. He said Smith and Gilbert would be extradited to Sequoyah County after their charges are settled in Iowa.

According to the initial investigation, Rutherford said deputies were dispatched to a residence in Sallisaw on July 23 to take a report regarding Henning missing. There, they met with Henning’s daughter, Misty Bateman, who said she last spoke to her father on July 11.

Bateman said she tried to call her father again on July 17, and had been trying to reach him ever since. Bateman said her cousin told her Henning’s next door neighbor said they hadn’t seen or heard from him in about a week.

Bateman told investigators when she went inside her father’s house, she found items belonging to other individuals and the house in disarray.

Frizzell reported deputies observed that Henning’s truck, a 2007 Chevrolet, was not parked in the yard and was missing as well.

It is believed Smith and Gilbert left in Henning’s truck and drove to Cave Springs, where they asked to borrow gas money from a friend. It was noted Henning was not with them at that time.

The two were stopped in Henning’s truck in Wisconsin, but released due to lack of evidence. The two told police they had permission to borrow Henning’s truck, but gave conflicting stories regarding his whereabouts, and were forced to leave the truck there.

Smith and Gilbert were then arrested in Iowa after allegedly assaulting Hines, and police discovered they were wanted for questioning in the disappearance of Henning in Sequoyah County, and notified authorities here. That’s when the two reportedly admitted to killing Henning and provided details on where his body could be found.

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Cybersecurity disagreement sparks question of commitment to county assessor’s success
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Cybersecurity disagreement sparks question of commitment to county assessor’s success
By Lynn Adams Staff Writer 
May 29, 2025
For much of the past nine months, the Sequoyah County Commissioners have expressed their confidence in and expectations for success from County Assessor Brandy Dobbs. “We want you to have what you nee...
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Pastor set to appear before judge
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Pastor set to appear before judge
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
May 29, 2025
A Sallisaw pastor charged with lewd or indecent proposals to a child under the age of 16 in Sequoyah County District Court following allegations made against him in 2023, has now been scheduled for a ...
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Homeless woman who exposed herself set for docket
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Homeless woman who exposed herself set for docket
By Amie Cato-Remer Editor 
May 29, 2025
A homeless woman who reportedly exposed herself to others at Moffett School has now been scheduled for an August 6 felony disposition docket in Sequoyah County District Court. Destiny M. Seladones, 27...
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Theresa Cunningham
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By JADE PHILLIPS TIMES INTERN 
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Theresa Cunningham, 42, is a mother of five who has spent just over 20 years working and being a part of Sequoyah County. Originally from Arizona, she grew up a city girl but that changed after she ma...
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Fishing Report for May 28, 2025
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Fishing Report for May 28, 2025
May 29, 2025
EUFAULA: May 23. Elevation is 7.5 feet above normal and falling. The water temperature is 60 degrees and murky. Largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass fair on Alabama rigs, crankbaits, jerk baits and...
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Hamilton commends governor for signing SB 599 into law
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Hamilton commends governor for signing SB 599 into law
May 29, 2025
Sen. Warren Hamilton, R-McCurtain, issued the following statement after Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 599 into law over the weekend. Senate Bill 599 strengthens Oklahoma’s legal response to ...
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