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Jesse Hill, Jr., age 80 of Grant, Okla., passed away on Aug. 10, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1946 in Vivian, La., and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and quiet strength.
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Debra Lynn (Miles) Tuttle, of the Hugo area –– beloved mother, sister and friend, passed away from this life on July 30, 2026, at the age of 70. She was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on July 11, 1956, to Harold and Grace Marie (Loppicclo) Miles, one of three daughters.
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Thomas Glen “Bub” Mock, age 86, of Boswell, Okla., passed away on Aug. 6, 2026, in Boswell, following a life well lived in the community he called home. He was born on Jan. 31, 1940 in Boswell, and spent his life rooted in the values of hard work, faith, and family.
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Honoring the life of “Bartender” Mike Matthews. It is with heavy hearts but beautiful memories that we share the passing of “Bartender” Mike Matthews, of Sawyer, Okla. At 68 years old, Mike left us on Aug. 4, 2026, resting peacefully and surrounded by the deep love of his family.
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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Cecil Grant Cowling, 92 of Springdale, Ark., and a longtime resident of Hugo, Okla. He passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2026. Cecil was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
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Funeral services for Mary Ann Freeman Jeffries, of Hugo, Okla., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026 at South Central District Building in Hugo. Mary passed away July 28, 2026, at the age of 69. Mary was born March 26, 1957.
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Lawrence Eugene Testa passed away peacefully at his home in Hugo, Okla., surrounded by loved ones, on Aug. 1, 2026. Born on Feb. 25, 1940 in McAlester, Okla., to Italian immigrants Sara (Giacomo) and Joseph Testa, he was the youngest of five children.