• Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop school bullying offers need-to-know tips for parents There are many consequences of being bullied, most of which leave a lasting impression on the person and family members. While it can lead to poor self-esteem and withdrawal from school and everyday activities, it can also lead to self-harm and suicide.

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Funeral services for Leottie Ridge, of Paris, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. March 28, 2024 at Soper Assembly of God. Leottie passed away March 23, 2024, at the age of 95. Leottie Christine Ridge was born on May 16, 1928 in Hugo, Okla., the daughter of John Virgil Ridge and Rena Bell (Eakin) Ridge. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Arthur Coleman Ridge and sisters: Mildred Routon and Irene May.

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Graveside services for Don Everett Billy, of Fort Towson, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. March 27, 2024 at Goodwater Cemetery in Sobol, Okla.

Phillip’s Egg Once upon a time I had a young friend named Philip. Philip was born with Down Syndrome.

Charles “Bo” Granger, a man whose hands were as skilled at steering trucks through winding roads of life as they were at building memories with his loved ones, passed away on March 14, 2024, in Garber, Okla., at the age of 90. Born on Aug. 28, 1933, in Hugo, Okla., Charles led a life full of hard work, dedication and boundless love.

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We gather in loving memory of Dean Young, a man whose life was a testament to the strength of faith and the warmth of family. Born on Jan. 9, 1938, in Pampa, Texas, Dean was the cherished son of John Royce Young and Cleo Frances Lucas. Having lived a full and blessed life, he was called to his heavenly home on March 18, 2024, in Paris, Texas.

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