James “Shorty” Erenst Cogburn, of Oleta, Okla., departed from his earthly journey on Aug. 30, 2023, in Hugo, Okla., at the age of 73. He was born on May 11, 1950 in Lakeview, Ore., the son of Elmer “Preacher” Cogburn and Naoma (Wood) Cogburn. He was preceded in death by his parents. Shorty lived in and around the Sobol area since he was 12 years old. He married Theata (Cooper) Cogburn on April 12, 1974 in Paris, Texas. Shorty was an avid outdoorsman. He worked in the logging industry for many years, owning and operating his own trucks and equipment. Shorty loved to be in the woods, whether it was working, fishing or hunting. Going deer and coon hunting was a passion of his. Shorty also loved spending time out in the barn taking care of his mules. He was a member of The Old Burwell Church of Christ. Shorty will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services for Mike Woodruff will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 at Prater Lampton-Mills & Coffey Chapel. Burial will follow at Sawyer Cemetery. Mike passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Duncanville, Texas, at the age of 63.

Graveside services for Ramona Yvonne Cheek, of Boswell, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Aug.

Funeral services for Norma Caroline Booth, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

Funeral services for Debbie Collins, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug.

Funeral services for Samuel Grady Richards, Jr., of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug.

Vertrice Mae Smith was born March 8, 1929 to Royal and Edith (Cremean) Waller in Lima, Ohio. She passed away Aug.

Funeral services for Jessy Ray Davis, of Fort Towson, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Aug.