Interim Head Football Coach Scott Schier says the Buffaloes have been working the past few days in Spring drills. • Maliki Gillean was named to the Southeast Oklahoma Baseball Coach’s All Star Team and will play Wednesday at 6 p.m.

HUGO — The Hugo High School annual All Sports Banquet was held last week, shining a light on a number of outstanding individual and group achievements.

A family-led memorial service for Zinna Yvonne Bowthorpe, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at a later date. Zinna passed away April 13, 2025, at the age of 58. Zinna Yvonne (Ellis) Bowthorpe was born on June 24, 1966 in Salinas, Calif., the daughter of Jack Orby Ellis and Reatha Lue (York) Freeman. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers: JL Ellis and Jimmie L. Ellis.

Ellen K. McDade passed away peacefully at her home on May 11, 2025, at the age of 99. Born on Aug. 25, 1925 in Hugo, Okla., the daughter of W.P. Kizer and Maude (Snow) Kizer. Ellen lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and her community.

Funeral services for Alvin Bruce Hunter, of Grant, Okla., are under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Alvin passed away May 16, 2025, at the age of 53.

Charlotte Ann Sadler passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on June 22, 1932 in Hugo, Okla., the daughter of Carl and Irene (Payne) Holton. Ann’s life was filled with the love of family and the joy of friendship. Her final years were spent in Sachse, Texas, surrounded by the warmth and care of her family.

Funeral services for Jeffrey Clay Curtis, of Paris, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Beverly Gail Wisener, known affectionately to all as Beverly Gail, passed away at her home in Grant on May 8, 2025, at the age of 74. Born under the wide, hopeful skies of Wink, Texas, on Nov. 19, 1950, Beverly Gail made her debut into the world as the daughter of Leon and Mildred (Magby) Ridge.

Paula Sue Bounds, a cherished soul known for her adventurous spirit and selfless love, departed from this world on May 15, 2025, in her birthplace of Hugo, Okla. Born on Oct. 20, 1957 to the late Rita Sue Williams and Paul Basil Williams, Paula Sue spent her lifetime creating a legacy of warmth and giving in the very town that cradled her first breath. Known affectionately as Paula Sue, she embraced life with a vivaciousness that inspired all who knew her. Her journey alongside her late husband, John Knox Bounds, was one of partnership and devotion, a testament to enduring love. A loving foundation was built for her family, which includes her daughters: Kendra Mandrell, Kacy Baker and Caitlin Bounds; her stepchildren: Heather Bounds-Knox, Jordan Bounds and Sarah Bounds; as well as her brother, Jeffrey Williams, and sister, Trisha Wade. Paula Sue’s presence as a matriarch will be profoundly missed, but her influence will resonate through generations.

Senior Extension Specialist, Pecans While some areas are experiencing bud break, especially in the southern counties, other trees may still be dormant. Things to consider for the dormant-to-budbreak timeframe: Weed Control: Apply pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides.