Doyle Downing, 93, of Locust Grove, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Claremore. He was born on March 23, 1927 in Locust Grove; the son of Lafayette “Fate” and Saddie (Tigert) Downing. Doyle faithfully served his country in the United States Army. In 1946, Doyle and his father, Fate, started a service station in Locust Grove, and then in 1954, added Downing Propane to the station. He married Helen Ruth McGuinn in 1953 and celebrated 43 years until her passing in 1996. He...

Billy Michael York, 64, of Big Cabin, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on November 3, 1955 in Tulsa, Oklahoma; the son of Billy A. York and Naomi M. (McDaniel) York. He retired from Spirit Aero Systems after many years, and worked as an Aircraft painter. He married Terri Thorne on November 26, 1980 in Owasso, Oklahoma. Billy was a huge Nascar fan and looked forward to watching all the races that were on television and also attended some races. He...

Due to Covid - 19 precautions, there will be no visitation or wake service on Wednesday, evening.  Ike “Dude” Littledave, Jr., 79, of Colcord, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Colcord, Oklahoma. He was born on March 16, 1941 in Spavinaw, Oklahoma; the son of Ike Sr. and Florence (Smith) Littledave. Dude was a very talented gospel piano player and singer with various gospel groups. He said his mother taught him to play the piano. He was the piano player...

Eddy Dean McMullin, 66, of Adair, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 1, 1953 in Nowata, Oklahoma; the son of James McMullin and Idotha (James) McMullin. Eddy worked as a butcher at Greer’s for many years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, going fishing, cutting wood and in his younger years, riding fourwheelers. Eddy also looked forward to watching movies and had quite the movie collection. He leaves behind many wonderful...

Marilou England, 92, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in Pryor. She was born on October 3, 1927; the daughter of Bert and Evelyn (Dunham) Thomas. Marilou worked for many years for the Indian Health Services as a Diabetic Clinic Clerk. She loved to arrange flowers, and competed in many competitions with her arrangements. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Claremore and was active in the Woman’s Club for Mayes County. Marilou was a loving and caring person who...

Jeannine (Stites) Vanover, 79, of Adair, departed this life on Friday, March 27, 2020 in Adair, Oklahoma. She was born on January 15, 1941; the daughter of David Lee and Mattie Lou (England) Stites. Jeannine was a member of Utopia Baptist Church. She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed having friends and family over to spend time with them. Jeannine had a love for cats. When she was younger, she spent a lot of time in her garden and enjoyed tending to her vegetables. She loved her children,...

Lawrence “Dub” Webster Hicks, Jr., 55, of Salina, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Tulsa. He was born on July 27, 1964 in Pryor; the son of Lawrence Hicks, Sr. and Susan Jane (Jeffrey) Hicks. He faithfully served his country in the United States Navy from 1982 until 1985 and earned the Bronze Star during his service. Dub worked for many years as a lineman and also for Buzzi Unichem (cement plant) as a crane operator. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing with his...

Mary Lou (Bergman) Burnett, 86, of Pryor, departed this life on March 23, 2020, in Pryor at her home. She and twin sister, Martha “Mickey,” were born at home in the Welch community area northeast of Pryor, on August 21, 1933, the daughter of Charles Jackson and Melverda (Sellick) Bergman. Mary and Mickey, the second set of twins in a family of 6 siblings, grew up in the Welch area. As a child, Mary loved to be outside, often helping with the family farm chores which would serve...

Roland Jack Maul, 92, of Pryor, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020, in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was born on October 14, 1927 in South Bend, Indiana; the son of Edwin and Isabelle (Mulnar) Maul. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. Memorial services will be planned at a later date. Roland is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; sons, Christopher Maul and wife Jan of Corvallis, Montana, Charles Maul and wife Caroline of Bigfork, Minnesota,...

Bryce D. Brown, 87, of Adair, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 16, 1932 in Butler, Oklahoma; the son of Carl R. and Jewell (Goff) Brown. He has lived in the Mayes County area since he was 7 years old, and when he was old enough, entered into the United States Army and served during the Korean War.  Bryce married the love of his life, Helen Marie on February 15, 1955 in New Mexico; they celebrated over 57 years of marriage until her passing....