William Trex Alvarez, 36, was born on April 16, 1988 in Lawrenceville, Ga., the son of Scott and Toni Alvarez. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a niece.

Funeral services for Debra “Debbie” Lantroop, of Valliant, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.

Geary Lee Byrd passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family and friends on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the age of 78 in Hugo, Okla.

Jasper Troy William Jackson, Sr., known affectionately to friends and family as Troy Jackson, passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at the age of 81. Born on Aug. 29, 1943, in Belzoni, Okla., Troy was a man whose hands were as strong and capable as his heart was gentle and full.

Graveside services for Micheal Warren Lewis, of Valliant, Okla., were held at 1 p.m. Oct.

Funeral services for Billey Roy Ferguson, of Antlers, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Oct.

Miles “Bo” Harvie Bacon, Jr., of Boswell, Okla., passed away Oct. 21, 2024, at the age of 66. Miles was born on Dec. 5, 1957 in Hugo, Okla., the son of Miles “Hob” H. Bacon, Sr. and Shirley (Teehee) Shultz. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother-in-law.

Funeral services for Bryin Keyth Robinson, of Hugo, Oklahoma., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at South Central District Building in Hugo. Bryin passed away Oct. 22, 2024 at home, at the age of 34.

Graveside services for Matthew Lee Goodwin, of Idabel, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.

Shirley Downey, a beacon of love and wisdom, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Oct. 18, 2024, at the age of 89 in Hugo, Okla. Born on July 23, 1935 in Goodman, Mo., Shirley’s life was a testament to the enduring strength of family, faith and the simple joys of everyday life.