Publisher Topping our thoughts this week are the men and women over at the Choctaw County Sheriff’s Department... directed by the Big Cheese himself, Sheriff Terry Park.

Barbara Ann Parris Washburn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator and friend, passed away surrounded by family. Barbara met the love of her life, James “Jim” Washburn, Sr.

Barbara Parker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 at her home. She was born July 10, 1932 in Mountain View, Okla., to loving parents, Verda (McDaniel) and Amon Bond.

Graveside services for Sammy Joe Drinkard, of Hugo, Okla., were held Sept. 21, 2026 at Soper Cemetery.

Graveside services for Hubert William Barker, of Boswell, Okla., were held Sept. 18, 2026 at Restland Cemetery.

Alice Marie Oliver, lovingly known as “Gee Gee,” went to her heavenly home at the age of 86, passing on from this life on Sept. 15, 2026 in Hugo, Okla. She was born on July 30, 1940 in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Richard John Burley and Susan Ann (Shipman) Burley.

Over the past three months, Choctaw Nation has helped more than 37,500 households access nutritious food through summer meal kits and Summer EBT (electronic bank transfer)cards.

In a proactive effort to combat the opioid crisis and safeguard the community, KEDDO announces a newly added program that will place emergency Naloxone (Narcan) medical pouches in local schools, universities, and businesses.

Paris Regional Health announced that Manaf Younis, MD, MPH, FICS, FACS, has joined its medical staff and is now seeing patients at 2850 Lewis Lane, Suite 113.

Choctaw County Genealogical Society The sun was dipping below the horizon on Sunday, Aug. 27, 1950, ending a 94-degree day in Sawyer, Okla.