Carl Junior Bumpass, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, was called to his eternal rest on Dec. 3, 2025, at the age of 87, in Boswell, Okla. Born on Oct. 19, 1938, in Santa Rosa, Calif., to Clifton and Mary Ann Bumpass (nee Cummings). Carl’s life was a testament to his faith, love for his family, and dedication to a lifetime of hard work and service of others.

Memorial services for Anne Marie Raney, of Raymore, Mo., were held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Albert Lee “A.L.” Cross, of Paris, Texas, were held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at The Saving Grace Ministries in Paris.

Emma Jean Higginbottom of Boswell, Okla., entered Heavens gates on Dec. 2, 2025 at the age of 78, after a long battle with cancer.

Bobby Joe Lane, of Soper, Okla., passed away Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 72.

Memorial services for Anne Raney, of Raymore, Mo., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec.

Funeral services for Robert Ray Snow were held Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 at Snow’s Arena in Garvin, Okla.

Funeral services for Sherry Taylor were held Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Valliant, Okla.

Funeral services for Louis E. Wheaton, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 at the South Central District Building in Hugo. Louis passed away Nov. 19, 2025, at the age of 76.

Roy Gene Crippin, of Rattan, Okla., passed away Nov. 17, 2025, at the age of 77. Roy Gene Crippin was born on July 22, 1948 in Soper, Okla., to Edmon Dell Crippin and Virgie Jo (Lewellen) Crippin. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Garry Dell Crippin and Dallas Ray Crippin. Roy had lived in Choctaw and Pushmataha County most of his life. After graduating from Soper High School in 1966, Roy proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, spending most of his military career in Germany. He carried the discipline and patriotism from his military service throughout his life and was an active member of the American Legion and NRA.