Donna Lynn Baumgartel, 68, of Locust Grove, passed away on November 7, 2018 at her home. She was born on March 6, 1950 in Amarillo, Texas; the daughter of Charlie Lee and Lula Oline (Frair) Croney. She married John Baumgartel on September 13, 1966 in Howard, Kansas at the age of 16 years old. She worked as a nurse aid most of her life and as a cabinet builder. Donna has lived in the Mayes County area for 18 years, coming from Kansas. She and John were members of the Community of Christ...

Melvin D. Hershberger, 84, of Chouteau, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on August 17, 1934 in Dundee, Ohio; the son of Danny Hershberger and Rebecca (Fiester) Hershberger. He faithfully served in the United States Army. He worked as a truck driver most of his life at D&D Sexton. He enjoyed going to church events and was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Missouri. He also was active in the Chouteau Senior Center and looked forward to attending...

James Curtis Noland died on November 3, 2018 at the age of 63. James, known by many as “Jim,” spent much of his life as an over-the-road trucker hauling loads coast to coast. At a young age, James enlisted in the U.S. Army serving four years in Hawaii and California. A few years after the Army, he started his family in northeast Oklahoma having three sons – Michael, Jeremy and Travis. James moved from Oklahoma to Tennessee for work in the early 90s and later returned...

Brookleigh Belle Willcutt, 3, of Adair, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 in Pryor. She was born on March 10, 2015 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Brock Jerod Willcutt and Savanah Marie Miller. Brookleigh was an ornery, sassy, tenderhearted, smart and the kindest little girl. She lit up her families lives and everyone around her. She was a beautiful little girl with a smile that could brighten anyone’s day. Brookleigh leaves us much too soon but leaves behind many...

Jerry Lavere McCrabb, 83, of Adair, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 in Chouteau, Oklahoma. He was born on September 11, 1935 in Covington, Oklahoma; the son of Lester Lavere and Velma (Stark) McCrabb. Jerry married Sandra Gay on June 8, 1958 in Adair, Oklahoma and worked as a rancher most of his life. He enjoyed watching movies, especially westerns, and reading books of all types. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and enjoyed each moment he had with them. He was a...

Billie Ray Dobbs, 89, of Pryor, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born on September 20, 1929 in Highfill, Arkansas; the son of Oscar H. and Leta Mae (Chiles) Dobbs. He worked as a supervisor at Sun Oil for many years. He married the love of his life, Patty Jane, on September 8, 1958 in Rogers, Arkansas. Billie served as a Deacon for over 60 years, serving at First Baptist Church in Pryor for over 29 years. He was ordained in California on May 1950. He enjoyed...

Carl Lee Ables, 76, of Locust Grove, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2018 near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He was born on October 11, 1942 in Pryor, Oklahoma; the son of, Luther and Ella Mae (Swafford) Ables. Carl married the love of his life, Anna Jo Blackwell on December 14, 1963 in Murphy, Oklahoma at the age of 21. He was of the Baptist faith and has lived in the Mayes County area most of his life. He worked as an estimator for Architectural Flooring for many years. Carl enjoyed spending...

John Henry Keith, 89, of Pryor, passed away on October 22, 2018 in Pryor. He was born on April 1, 1929 in Hiwasse, Arkansas; the son of James Russel Keith and Gladys (Edward) Keith. John faithfully served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. John was proud of being able to serve his country. He worked as a truck driver most of his life. John enjoyed writing poems, watching western shows and movies, reading the newspaper and staying current on events. He had a...

Betty Ann (Downing) Mouse was born on March 11, 1939, the 5th child of 10 born to Samuel Lee Downing and Annie (Grass) Downing. Betty was an athlete playing basketball and softball for many years.  She raised a family of athletes supporting them by attending year-round sports such as football, softball, baseball and basketball.  This led to grandchildren being athletes in sports including soccer and volleyball and wrestling. Betty worked various jobs in her early years and for...