Memorial services for Gerald Lloyd Sheaffer were held Saturday, March 16. He passed away on March 12, 2024, in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the age of 74.

Funeral services for Vickie Mitchell, of Powderly, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Rufe Cemetery Pavilion.

Mikhail McMillan, 56, was born on April 9, 1967 in Stockton, Calif., to Ronald Ervin and Golda McMillen. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for George “Mac” Malcom Golden, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. March 12, 2024 at Heritage First United Methodist Church. George “Mac” Malcom Golden passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at the age of 83.

Katherine Jane Coker, a respected and beloved member of the community, passed away on March 5, 2024 in Paris, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on May 12, 1938 in Garvin, Okla., the daughter of William Franklin and Hazel (Rush) Tyler, Sr., Katherine lived a life marked by devotion to her family and service to others.

Funeral services for Bobby Dameron, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. March 7, 2024 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services for James Leonard Smith, of Sawyer, Okla., were held at 12 p.m. March 1, 2024 at Sawyer Cemetery.

Cynthia Lynn Skinner, affectionately known as Cindy to her loved ones, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on March 2, 2024 in Hugo, Okla. She was born on Sept. 14, 1956 in Sinton, Texas, the daughter of Calvin and Rosemary (Kenny) Karr. Cindy was a nurturing spirit whose warmth touched all who knew her.

Robert Fulton Cobb, a cherished soul known affectionately as Robert, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024 in Paris, Texas. Born in Cullman, Ala., on May 12, 1942 to loving parents Fulton Woodrow and Zula (Ellinburg) Cobb, Robert grew up to be a man marked by his humor, kindness and an unwavering dedication to family and community.

In solemn remembrance of Master Sergeant Howard D. Sumner, USMC retired, aged 87 years of Hugo, Okla. Howard passed away Feb. 28, 2024. Howard was born July 30, 1936 in Non, Okla., to Lois Tollett and Sandford Sumner. Howard joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954 and faithfully served his country until his retirement in 1975 at the rank of Master Sergeant. Howard continued his life of service as commander at VFW Post 8316, where he became a staple in the Hugo community. Every week you could find Howard at the VFW enjoying BINGO with his good friends and community.