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.

Funeral services for Presley Ann Hampton, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. July 6, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Boswell.

Billie “Bugg” Simpson, a resilient and spirited soul, born on March 14, 1928, in Grant, Okla., passed away peacefully on July 4, 2024, in Hugo, Okla. Known for her vivacious personality and kind heart, she lived a life full of love and laughter.

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Hugo’s city-wide summer clean up will be July 12-13. All items must be taken to the landfill on S. Eighth St. across the bypass. Curbside pickup available for the very elderly and handicapped by calling 580.326.2344 or 580.326.9598 by 12 p.m. July 11.

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DURANT –– The successful collaboration of art and history between two nations, France and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has led to the creation of the new exhibit “Okhvta Chito Okhoatali: Choctaw and French Transatlantic Legacies.” It premiered at the Choctaw Cultural Center on Saturday, July 6.

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