Body 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.

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

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

Body Funeral services for Michael Don Wilson will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov.

Body Richard “Dick” R. Hefton, former editor and publisher of Oklahoma County Newspapers, Inc., passed away Oct.

Body Funeral services for Jo Ellen Jackson, of Boswell, Okla., were held Oct. 29, 2025 at Victory Life Church in Boswell.

Body A celebration of life for Gwendolyn Sue Bourns, affectionately known as Gwen, a cherished member of the Edmond community and a beacon of generosity and warmth, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at Baggerly Funeral Home in Edmond. Gwen was born and raised in Hugo, Okla.

Body Funeral services for Roberta Ann (Melton) Ohlerking, of Garvin, Okla., were held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 at Valliant Church of God. Roberta Ann Ohlerking, 84, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 20, 2025, passing on from this life in Paris, Texas, surrounded by her loving family.

Body Funeral services for Ruth Ann Baldwin, of Hugo, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Hugo with Pastor Danny Mills and Doug McClure officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Body Funeral services for Homer Gallant, of Sawyer, Okla., were held Oct. 15, 2025 at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Soper, Okla.