Funeral services for Arthur Boyd Freeman, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. July 16, 2024 at Unity Baptist Church.

Herby Paul Childers, of Valliant, Okla., passed away July 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Herby Paul Childers was born on March 18, 1944 in Albuquerque, N.M., the son of Herby C.

Walter Lee Gooding, known fondly to family and close friends as “Spooky,” passed away peacefully at his home in Temple, Texas, on June 26, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on Oct. 31, 1939 in Grant, Okla., to Jesse B. Gooding and Harrie Marie (Wilkins) Gooding. He was raised in an Agricultural environment.

Deborah Hunter, of Hugo, Okla., passed away July 8, 2024, at the age of 62. Deborah Carolyn (Collie) Hunter was born on Nov.

Funeral services for Eva Jolene (Maxwell) Saxon, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. July 15, 2024 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Kim Marie (Webb) Bertelson, of Antlers, Okla., will be at 1 p.m. July 12, 2024 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Kendyll Carter, of Wright City, Okla., passed away July 4, 2024 in Sherman, Texas, at the age of 40. Kendyll was born Oct.

Funeral services for Tonda Jo Young will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Apostolic Jesus Name Church of Boswell, Okla., with Pastor Ron Pickard officiating. Private interment will be at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Soper.

Shirley Maxine Bryant, a beacon of warmth and family devotion, departed this world on July 4, 2024, at the age of 82, in Hugo, Okla. Born in Grant, Okla., on Aug. 16, 1941, to the late J.N. and Maxine (Nelson) Rhodes, Shirley’s life was one marked by love, commitment, and the simple joys of togetherness.

Funeral services with Military Honors for Haston Jess Boykin, Jr., of Soper, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. July 9, 2024 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Haston passed away July 4, 2024, at the age of 69. Haston Jess Boykin, Jr. was born on Oct. 25, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of Haston Boykin, Sr. and Mary (Albertson) Boykin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and beloved wife, Donna Jean Boykin. Haston was a lifelong resident of Choctaw County and a proud Veteran of the United States Navy. He married the love of his life, Donna Jean Black on Oct. 5, 1984 in Boswell, Okla. Haston enjoyed deer hunting with his son, Sherman, and photography. He loved sharing the Gospel and was a floating minister, preaching in various churches throughout the county. He enjoyed visiting with people and making them smile. Haston was a rodeo clown, bull fighter and all-around Jack of all trades. He will be missed by his family, friends and loved ones.