The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuses Services (ODMHSAS) can now deploy mobile crisis services and transport those experiencing behavioral health issues, rather than law enforcement.

Thomas Odell Davis, of Hugo, Okla., passed away June 18, 2023 in Bonham, Texas, at the age of 92. He was born on July 28, 2023 in Clayton, Okla., the son of Ace Dean Davis and Letha (Bird) Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, Lois; brother, Floyd Davis; sisters: Lois Jackson, Louise Thompson and Eunice Reynolds.

Funeral services for Riley “JC” Wyrick, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. June 22, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Patsy Joyce Tyree, of Hugo, Okla., passed away June 17, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born on Aug. 4, 1933, in Burkburnett, Texas, the daughter of Kenzy Savage and Esther (Dodson) Savage. She was preceded in death by her parents and sons: Phillip Tyree and Michael Tyree.

Funeral services for Wilbert Gaffney, Jr., of Hugo, Oklahoma., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at South Central District Building.

Funeral services for Leo Covington, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. June 16, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Leo passed away June 13, 2023, at the age of 75. Leo Covington was born on April 9, 1948 in Hugo, Okla., the son of Floyd Jackson Covington and Jewel (Dover) Covington. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Elvin Covington and Barney Covington and sister, Juanita Ables.

Funeral services for Leeoma Caldwell will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Hugo, Okla. Leeoma went home to the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Paris, Texas, at the age of 87.

Blue River: Elevation is normal and rising, water temperature 75°F and murky. Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass excellent on crankbaits, crawfish, jigs, topwater lures, and tube jigs around brush structure, creek channels, river channel, rocks, shorelines, and weed beds. Bluegill, green, and redear sunfish good on crickets, in-line spinnerbaits, and worms around brush structure, rocks, shorelines, and weed beds. Channel catfish good on cut bait, dough bait, punch bait, stinkbait, and worms around brush structure, creek channels, river channel, and rocks. Report submitted by Ethan Lovelace, biologist at the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area.

The OU Board of Regents approved adjustments to multiple coaches’ salaries during its meeting last week. Roger Kish, who was hired as OU’s head wrestling coach on May 2, and Matthew Mott, who was hired as OU’s head women’s soccer coach on April 30, received base salaries of $220,000 and $240,000, respectively, through 2028.

Funeral services for Harold Gene Farris, of Valliant, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Valliant Church of Christ.