Obituaries

Loretta Jane Bear passed away at her home in Holdenville on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at the age of 50 years. Loretta was the daughter of Wilson and Betty (Franks) Bear, born on October 10, 1969, in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Allen David Harney, Jr. was born September 26, 1950 in North Kingston, Rhode Island to Allen David Harney Sr. and Hazel Frances (Brock) Harney. He passed away, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at his home in Wetumka, Oklahoma at the age of 69.

Melanie Deon Tomlinson passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at her home in Calvin at the age 49. Melanie was born December 22, 1970 in Wewoka to Quinton Yarbrough and Donna (Lowe) Nall. Melanie graduated from Calvin p u b l i c school. She attended Beauty College.

Barbara Ann Stewart passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 72. Barbara was born February 15, 1948 in Caney, Oklahoma to Elmer Charles Degreffenreid and Juanita Walkens Hesselett. Barbara attended Eufaula public school.

LaRue Anne Martin passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Holdenville, Oklahoma at the age of 68. LaRue was born May 10, 1952 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Amos Barney and Lizzie Harjo. LaRue graduated from Eufaula public school and attended Eufaula Boarding School.

Ada Faye Rush Mills departed this life on Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She was born December 18, 1926 in Burkburnett, Texas to Edward Rush and Florence Thornton Rush. Ada was the eldest of 6 children. Ada grew up in the community of Blue, Oklahoma and attended school there.

Louie “Lou” Leon Freeman, a long time Sasakwa resident, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Heritage Village Nursing Home in Holdenville at the age of 87. Lou was born March 22, 1933 in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to Charles Napoleon Freeman and Freda Victoria (Cathey) Freeman.

Nellie Mae (Deere) Butler was born to Thomas Deere Harjo and Lantha Thomas on October 2, 1943 in Wetumka, Oklahoma. She passed from this life in Tulsa on July 25, 2020 at the age of 76. She attended Eufaula Boarding School and graduated from Sequoyah Vocational School in 1962.

Hudalia Adkerson Moore was born January 10, 1937 to the late John Adkerson and Alberta (Brown) Adkerson; she attended Lincoln High School in Holdenville, Oklahoma.

Always a perfect example of grace, patience and unconditional love, Sue Gordon was a loving wife and Mother. She had a positive outlook on life and encouraged others. She was passionate about teaching, and many of her colleagues became lifelong friends.