Body Funeral services for Billy Leon Duncan, of Spencerville, Okla., were held July 8, 2026 at Spencerville Community Church. Billy passed away July 5, 2026, at the age of 88.

Body Funeral services for Larry Wayne Belk, of Ringold, Okla., were held Friday, July 3, 2026 at Valliant Assembly of God. Larry Wayne Belk, age 79, passed from his earthly life on June 29, 2026.

Body Funeral services for Helen Diane (Hall) Males, of Soper, Okla., were held July 1, 2026 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Body Roy “Sarge” Richburg, known to many simply as Sarge, passed away on July 3, 2026 in Bonham, Texas, at the age of 93. He was born on March 31, 1933, in Holly Creek, Okla., and lived a life marked by courage, and selflessness.

Body Funeral services for Thomas Hiram Herndon, III, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. July 9, 2026 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Body Gary Don Beason, born Jan. 1, 1950, passed away in Sherman, Texas, leaving behind a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a spirit that was both adventurous and loving.

Body Ronald L. Drinnon, age 71, of Fort Towson, Okla., passed away on July 5, 2026. He was born on Jan. 15, 1955 in Fort Towson, and lived a life marked by hard work, faith, and a genuine love for the people and places that shaped him.

Body The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, which attempted to deny citizenship to children born to parents here illegally or temporarily. The Court determined that the order violated the Constitution’s 14th Amendment.

Body One of California’s wealthiest and safest cities descended into chaos over the Independence Day weekend after a social media-fueled “teen takeover” led to more than 400 arrests, an officer being struck by a mortar firework, and the looting of a grocery store.

Body Paris Regional Health recently presented a $500 check to North Lamar High School’s HOSA chapter after the students earned first place in this year’s healthcare project competition hosted by the Paris Regional Health Internal Medicine Residency Program.