Graveside services for Ruby Anna Dillard, of Hugo, Okla., were held March 7, 2026 at Fort Towson Cemetery. Ruby passed away March 1, 2026, at the age of 94.

Sandra Lee (Taylor) Colgin, 78, went to her heavenly home on Feb. 28, 2026, passing in Paris, Texas. She was born on March 28, 1947 in Saginaw, Mich., the daughter of Wilfred Eugene Taylor and Esther Eleanora Frida (Bashans) Taylor. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jim Taylor; sister, Bonnie Bell; and one grandson.

Roger Dale Landis, known affectionately as Roger to his friends and family, passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle for his health during the last several months on March 6, 2026, in Sherman, Texas. Born on Aug. 14, 1946 in Van Buren, Mo., Roger’s life was a testament to his selfless, friendly and generous spirit.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Scotty Gene Jones of Antlers, Okla., a beloved father, grandfather, son, uncle and friend, who departed this world on March 3, 2026, just shy of his 64th birthday in Paris, Texas, after a long health battle. Born on March 11, 1962, in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nev., Scotty moved to Oklahoma from Nevada in 1971 at the age of 9.

Norma (Lawless) Harkins, of Hugo, Okla., passed away Feb. 28, 2026, at the age of 82.

HARTSHORNE — Hugo Buffalo Powerlifting coaches Mark Rosa (High School) and Chase Morris (Middle School) returned from Hartshorne last weekend busting their buttons with veteran powerlifter Noah Allred crowned Regional Champion at the 157 lb.

Contributing Writer SOPER — Soper School has hired Seth Springfield to be their new baseball coach. Springfield attended Soper School until transferring to Rattan Public Schools for the opportunity to play for Hall-of-Fame Coach Michael Clay.

A year ago, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation scientists launched an ambitious, five-year study aimed at understanding what makes some people over age 60 respond differently to exercise than others.

Paris Regional Health proudly recognized excellence in nursing care during a special ceremony held Feb. 12 at the hospital, where team members gathered to celebrate the 2025 Heart of Nursing Nurse of the Year.

Oklahomans who want to change their party affiliation must submit their change no later than March 31. They may change their party affiliation online using the OK Voter Portal at oklahoma.gov/ elections/ovp or by completing a new voter registration application.