Mary Kay Bailey, 82, of Locust Grove, departed from this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 20, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois; the daughter of Earl and Murriel (Oaks) Rudsell. Mary was a homemaker for all of her life and took care of her home and children. She loved a good sale; garage sales and thrift shopping were her favorites. In her pastime, she loved to paint, craft, and plant flowers in her garden. She was a member of Exciting Southeast Baptist Church...

Virginia Lee Kemp, 89, of Pryor, Oklahoma, passed this life on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in Pryor, Oklahoma. She was born on September 22, 1931 in Augusta, Arkansas, the daughter of Benjamin Simmons and Agnes (Ash) Simmons. Upon graduation she moved to Wichita, Kansas where she met her future husband, Guy R. Kemp. They married in Wichita, Kansas on October 20, 1951, moving to Pryor in 1956. Virginia worked for the Pryor Schools at Jefferson Elementary in the cafeteria for many years. She...

James L. (Sonny) Holler was born to Kenneth and Vergie Smith Holler on June 19, 1938. He departed this life on February 21, 2021. Sonny attended Pryor Public Schools, graduating in 1957. In 1959, he joined the US Army serving until 1963 which included a tour of duty in Korea. Upon his return, he met and married Theresa Dryden. Of that union, two children were born, Sherri in 1964 and Cindy in 1967. Sonny and Theresa made their home in Pryor where he retired from Georgia Pacific in 2003....

George Robert Kramer, 72, of Eufaula, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1948 in Bay Shore, New York; the son of Robert George and Jeanne (Jacobson) Kramer. He entered in to the United States Army and faithfully served his country in the Vietnam War. George earned the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. George married the love of his life, Margaret Nash, on October 3,...

Peter “Pete” Earl Bagent, 74, of Spavinaw, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Tulsa. He was born on February 7, 1947 in Macomb, Illinois; the son of Charles Ellis Bagent and Marcyellse (Weaver) Bagent. Pete married Diana Coker on Valentine’s Day of 1971. They have celebrated 50 years of marriage. Pete graduated high school in 1965 and in 2005 he earned his bachelor’s degree from RSU.  Pete enjoyed watching basketball, baseball, going fishing, and...

Sister Helen Page was born to Oral Johnson and Lydia Shehorn Johnson Mackey on February 10, 1937 in Cartersville, Oklahoma.  She made her crossing to her Heavenly home on February 19, 2021 at her home.  Surrounded by family, pastors and a close friend she made her peaceful transfer from this temporary earthly life to her eternal one while they sang some of her favorite songs, “Coming Home” and “I’ve Been Waiting Lord to Go”. The family will...

Dorothy Jean Rye, 80, an Adair resident, departed from this life on Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on May 13, 1940 in Visalia, California; the daughter of Fredrick Andrew Warren and Ruby Dorothy (Crawford) Warren. On November 10, 1960, Jean married the love of her life, Gerald Lee Rye, in Las Vegas. They have spent the last 61 years together and have 3 children: Darrell, Steve, and Jeanne. In 1972, the family moved to Oklahoma and settled here in...

Pauline Smoke – Meashintubby, 63, of Salina, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born on October 3, 1957 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the daughter of Sam and Goldie (Dreadfulwater) Smoke. Pauline worked in housekeeping for many years at Salina Care Center and also for individuals around the area. She loved her Lord and attended Euwasha Baptist Church until her health had declined. She looked forward to playing Bingo and playing board and card games with her...

Brian Shane Bendabout, 46, of Locust Grove, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Salina surrounded by family. He was born on September 11, 1974 in Claremore, Oklahoma; the son of Judy Bendabout. He worked for many years for Locust Grove Public Schools. In his pastime, he enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, and reading. He also enjoyed collecting action figures. Above all, Brian loved being with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and...

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