Lyndell Gordon Dickinson
Lyndell Gordon Dickinson was born Aug. 31, 1955, in Pauls Valley, to the late Alton Obe and Rachel (Lanoy) Dickinson. He died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, in Davis, at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 20 days. Lyndell, better known by family and friends as “Lynn”, grew up in Davis. After high school,…
Read MoreLaVernne Elizabeth Nichols
• LaVernne Elizabeth Nichols was born Aug. 17, 1924, in Wewoka, to the late Walter Davis and Frances Harriett “Hattie” (Duckworth) Chilcoat. She passed from this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, in Norman, at the age of 100 years, 8 months and 28 days. LaVernne and Paul Nichols were united in marriage on January…
Read MoreRuby Estelle Rolin
Ruby Estelle Rolin went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025. Ruby was born June 17, 1940, to mother, Vina Elizabeth Hursh and father, Floyd Elmer Hursh. Ruby was the mother of 5 children. She is proceeded in death by her mother, Vina Hursh, brother Billy Hursh, husband Roy Rolin and Son…
Read MoreMisty Marie Ross
Misty Marie Ross was born July 13, 1986, in Ada, to Joseph D. Ross and Ellen Marie (Price) Slaten. She passed on May 8, 2025, in Sulphur, at the age of 38. Growing up, Misty made her home in Davis, as well as the Ada area. She graduated from Vanoss High School, Class of 2005.…
Read MorePhyllis Ann Hale
Phyllis Ann Hale was born July 15, 1947, in Roff, to the late Elmer “Jack” and Jewel C. (Madden) Stephens. She died on May 3, 2025, in Sulphur, at the age of 77. Phyllis and Terry Clark Hale were married on Oct. 26, 1965, in Vanoss. To this union, three children were born, Misty, Terry,…
Read MoreDavis Track Runs at State
THIRD AT STATE. Davis High School freshman Montana Carter claimed third place in 100 meter hurdles at State on May 9 and 10. Students qualifying for state from Davis High School included: Cassidy Parsons, Kensley Barnes, Tylisha McDonald, Shelby Courtney, Alivia Parsons, Dakota Carter, Logan Gibson, Nick Pruitt, Gage Adams and Dax Owens. By Jeff…
Read MoreGolf Season Ends at Regionals
By Jeff Mapes The Davis boys’ golf team was finally able to compete May 7 in the Class 3A Regional Tournament. Playing at the Lakeview Course in Ardmore, the Wolves finished sixth in the 14-school field. The tourney was originally scheduled for April 30. Heavy rains at the time forced the postponement. Teams played 36…
Read MoreMarlow Halts Wolves’ Postseason Run
By Jeff Mapes Davis baseball ended its season in Marlow May 8 at the Class 3A Area Super-Regionals. The Outlaws swept DHS in a best-of-three doubleheader. Davis finishes with a 17-10 record. “We had a really great season,” Wolves’ coach Jace Garrison said. “The seniors did really, really well and everybody else did really well…
Read MoreCity Seeks Grant for Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
By Alisha Thompson Councilmen made quick work of a 4 page agenda Monday night in an hour and twenty minute long meeting. Abatement orders, budget talk and department reports dominated conversations for the night. Councilmen Josh Oakley and Jeremy Bumgarner were absent. A Public Hearing was held prior the council meeting to discuss Orders of…
Read MoreMiddle School Principal Resigns Staffing Changes Dominate May School Board Meeting
By Jennifer Lindsey The resignation of middle school principal Tonya Finnerty was among multiple staffing changes approved at the monthly Davis School Board meeting. “She is going to Madill High School, and we’ve begun advertising for that position,” said Superintendent Jamea Gilbert. Other resignations were middle school English teacher Audra Mooneyham, elementary reading specialist Patti…
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