Funeral services for James Leonard Smith, of Sawyer, Okla., were held at 12 p.m. March 1, 2024 at Sawyer Cemetery.

Cynthia Lynn Skinner, affectionately known as Cindy to her loved ones, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on March 2, 2024 in Hugo, Okla. She was born on Sept. 14, 1956 in Sinton, Texas, the daughter of Calvin and Rosemary (Kenny) Karr. Cindy was a nurturing spirit whose warmth touched all who knew her.

Robert Fulton Cobb, a cherished soul known affectionately as Robert, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024 in Paris, Texas. Born in Cullman, Ala., on May 12, 1942 to loving parents Fulton Woodrow and Zula (Ellinburg) Cobb, Robert grew up to be a man marked by his humor, kindness and an unwavering dedication to family and community.

In solemn remembrance of Master Sergeant Howard D. Sumner, USMC retired, aged 87 years of Hugo, Okla. Howard passed away Feb. 28, 2024. Howard was born July 30, 1936 in Non, Okla., to Lois Tollett and Sandford Sumner. Howard joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954 and faithfully served his country until his retirement in 1975 at the rank of Master Sergeant. Howard continued his life of service as commander at VFW Post 8316, where he became a staple in the Hugo community. Every week you could find Howard at the VFW enjoying BINGO with his good friends and community.

Funeral services for Billy Shad Greenwalt, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Feb. 27, 2024 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Billy Shad Greenwalt, 51, passed on from this life on Feb. 23, 2024, in Hugo, Okla., surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born on Nov. 8, 1972 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Billy L. Greenwalt and Vickie Barton. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vickie Barton and bonus sons: Colton Perdue and Jacob Mays.

Blanche Nadine Self, age 85, a long-time resident of Hugo, Okla., and a beacon of warmth in her community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2024 in Hugo. Born on Dec. 30, 1938 in Antlers, Okla., to Delbert Gernand and Laura Edith Jones, Nadine grew up surrounded by love and laughter. On Feb. 9, 1957, Nadine married the love of her life, Dickie Self, and together they built a happy home in Hugo. The couple’s enduring partnership was an inspiration to all who knew them until Dickie’s passing in 2009.

Billy Burnett Funeral services for Billy Burnett will be held at 11 a.m. Feb.

Graveside services for Vashti Jackson, formerly of the Gay Community/Hugo, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at Sweet Hill Cemetery in the Gay Community. Vashti passed away Feb. 2, 2024, at the age of 93.

Funeral services for Michael “Mike” Dean Halcomb, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Old Bennington Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Michael passed away Feb. 2, 2024, at the age of 61.

Funeral services for Edgar “Leo” Ball, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Feb.