DURANT –– Eighty-five students representing 17 area schools were recognized as part of the Tri-Country Honors program this year. The students receive medals and certificates for their academic and leadership accomplishments.

DURANT –– Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced plans to hold in-person commencement ceremonies on May 7-8-9. The ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HUGO held a special luncheon last week, honoring first responders in the community. Those participating included: Choctaw County Sheriff’s Department, Hugo Police Department, Hugo Fire Department and Choctaw County Ambulance Authority. Pictured are the volunteers.

Funeral services for Margaret Tucker, of Detroit, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2021 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorial services for Randell Dwight Jones will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Bryant officiating. Randell Dwight Jones, fondly known as “Randy,” passed away on April 14, 2021 at his home in Soper, Okla., at the age of 76.

Funeral services for Loretta Turner, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. May 2, 2021 at South Central District Building.

Funeral services for Ida Bell Miles, of Paris, Texas, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at South Central District Building.

Funeral services for Tracy Van Herman, of Soper, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. May 3, 2021 at Todd Whatley / Lige Hammock Memorial Arena in Hugo. Tracy passed away April 24, 2021 in Chocowinity, N.C., at the age of 51.

Graveside services for Margaret Jones, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Bluff, Okla., were held at 11 a.m. May 1, 2021 at New Bluff Cemetery.

Funeral services for Mary Morgan, of Hugo, Okla., are pending with Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Mary passed away May 2, 2021 in Hugo..