Body Willard Clarence Ainsworth, known as “Dub” to family and friends, passed peacefully on Jan. 28, 2023, in Malakoff, Texas, after a brief illness. He was born June 22, 1931, in Boswell, Okla., to parents C.S. and Fern (Whisenhunt) Ainsworth.

Body Graveside services for Wyatt Williams, of Soper, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.

Body Celebration of life funeral service for Dale Pence, Jr. were held at 11 a.m.

Body Funeral services for Julie Ann Oakes, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Feb.

Body Steve (Papa Bates), 64-years old of Norman, Okla., passed away Jan. 20, 2023 succumbing to a 12-year battle with a brain tumor. He fought long and very hard to the end at home with family surrounding. He was born in Hugo, Okla., to Eunice Shannon Bates and WJ Bates on Nov.

Body Funeral services for Benny James, of Valliant, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan.

Body Funeral services for Bruce Wayne McKee, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.

Body Marian Lee Masters, known by most as Leisa, of Hugo, Okla., was born on Feb. 14, 1950, the daughter of Nolen and Marie Eudy. She passed away Jan. 30, 2023, at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Body Funeral services for Michale Geems Priddy, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan.

Body Funeral services for Gary Lynn Cannon, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.