• Jeff Foxworthy returning to Stage 271 inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant GRANT –– Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is returning to Stage 271 inside Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grant on Friday, Oct. 3.

Billie Sue Songer-Duncan-Bacon, known as Billie to those who knew her best, departed this life on Jan. 11, 2025, at the age of 85 in Cameron, Texas. Born on June 20, 1939, in Hugo, Okla., she was a woman of great strength and tenderness, whose loving heart and gentle kindness left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of crossing her path.

Cadence Alexander Wickson, of McAlester, Okla., gained his heavenly wings on Feb. 8, 2025, at the age of 13 in Oklahoma City, surrounded by his loving family. Cadence was born on Feb. 6, 2012 in Talihina, Okla., the son of Bradley Wickson and Tonya Lott. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eugene Smith; uncle, Sean Lott; great-grandparents: Dave and Shirley Wickson; uncle, David Wickson; aunts: Sharon Deal and Veanna Wickson.

Funeral services for Dorothy Gene Killian, of Honey Grove, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.

Funeral services for Dawson Tannerhee Bostic, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

Funeral services for Ellen Darlene Tedder, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Feb.

Agnes Joan (Murcray) Allen, of Hugo, Okla., went to her heavenly home on Feb. 7, 2025, at the age of 85.

Funeral services for Oliver Joseph Crews, of Dallas, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Feb.

Burley Sutterfield, a cherished husband, father, and above all a papa, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2025 in Antlers, Okla., at the age of 85. Born Aug. 5, 1939, he lived his life next to his wife Elizabeth for 60 years. He had many jobs over his lifetime, but the papa title was his complete favorite one. He will be forever and always known as one of those people you met one time and never forgot his face. Whether he used his witty comments or a small piece of life advice he would give you, nobody ever walked away after a conversation without a huge smile on their face.

Oklahoma State University’s Fire Service Training program is providing free conferences over the next two years to Oklahoma’s firefighters. As an outreach component of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, FST provides training and educational services that enable Oklahoma emergency responders to safely meet recognized standards of professional competence.