As a cartoonist, Doug Marlette prided himself on being an equal-opportunity offender. His cartoon zingers, most often delivered with biting humor, were aimed at every institution, every political personality, every aspect of popular culture. His barbs landed all across the political spectrum.

Doug's artistic ability and passion were confirmed by his winning the 1988 Pulitzer Prize, as well as every other major award for editorial cartooning, some of them twice.

In the too-brief 17 months that he was here, those of us on the Tulsa World editorial staff came to know a somewhat different Doug Marlette. He was witty, widely traveled, well-read, at once soft-spoken and talkative. He was a consummate storyteller. He spun tales about colorful relatives he knew or learned about during his younger days in North Carolina. Those stories, invariably told with affection, celebrated his southern, working-class family heritage. And, always, he was a gentleman.

Doug Marlette died July 10, 2007, in a car wreck near Holly Springs, Miss. His death stunned and saddened his Tulsa World colleagues. Our sincerest condolences go to his wife, Melinda, and son, Jackson.

This site is dedicated to his work and the effect it had on the communities he served.

-- Tulsa World Editorial Board