Betty Jo Lyles, a cherished pillar of the Hugo community, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on April 4, 1931 in Soper, Okla., Betty’s life was a testament to her kind, thoughtful and creative spirit.

Funeral services for Marilyn Jackson, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 1 p.m. Nov.

Sally Holloway passed away peacefully at her home in San Angelo, Texas, on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. Born and raised with a spirit of kindness and strength, Sally touched the lives of all who knew her. She is survived by her children: Cindy Petillo and husband, Jeff of San Angelo, Texas, Elizabeth Duncan and husband, Terry of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Tod Holloway and wife, Pam of Haughton, La.

Graveside services for Howard Martin Hess were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at Valliant Cemetery.

Memorial services for Eddie James Damron, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Nov.

Traci Lea Byrd was born to Barbara and Geary Byrd on April 27, 1972 in Hugo, Okla. She graduated from Hugo High School in 1990 and went on to study business at the Trinity University in San Antonio.

Memorial services for Darlene Rickman, of Hugo, Okla., were held Nov. 1, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

Jimmie Rae Taylor, of Soper, Okla., passed from this life on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at his home in the country surrounded by his family, at the age of 97.

Michael Dean Forbus passed away on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at his home in Messer at the age of 73.

Funeral services for Judy K. Anderson Smith, of Valliant, Okla., were held Wednesday, Nov.