Funeral services for Samuel Richards, Sr., of Hugo, Okla., were held April 14, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Samuel passed away April 8, 2025, at the age of 62.

Emma Sue (Martin) Green, 86, of Hugo, Okla., departed this life on April 12, 2025, to be with her Lord Jesus. Emma Sue was born Sept. 16, 1938 in Bluff City, Ark. She was the youngest of 10 children of Curlin Monroe and Lula Dee (Franks) Martin. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Waldo, Ark., for many years. After moving from Waldo to Hugo in 2006, she joined First Baptist Church of Hugo.

Mary Frances (Maynard) Horton, 81, was born on Jan. 9, 1944 in Frogville, Okla., the daughter of Wiley “Earl” Maynard and Ila “Faye” (Lightfoot) Maynard. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Horton; her brother, Tommy Wayne Maynard; and her sister, Earlene Meager.

Wilma Jean Rose passed away on April 8, 2025, in Savoy, Texas. Wilma Jean was born Nov. 28, 1949 in Hereford, Texas, to Wilma Jones and Claude Rose. She is survived by her two sons: William “Billy” Strobl and Eric Strobl, both of whom are from Denison, Texas. Also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Wilma Jean is preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Jones; her father, Claude Rose and her brother, C.J. Rose.

Funeral services for Billy Ray Cochnauer, of Denton, Texas, were held April 9, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Billy Ray Cochnauer left this earth and found his way through heaven’s gate on April 4, 2025, at the age of 74.

Mark Benjamin Stratton, of Boswell, Okla., passed away April 4, 2025, at the age of 44. Mark Benjamin Stratton was born on June 20, 1980 in Fairview, Okla., the son of Verlon Lee Stratton and Judy Loraine Spencer.

Funeral services for Roberta “Robbie” Janell Parker, of Hugo, Okla., were held April 4, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home. Roberta “Robbie” Janell Parker went to her heavenly home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 66, passing at her residence in Hugo, Okla.

Gerene Annette Taylor was born on Nov. 8, 1939, in the proud community of Messer, Okla., to Bill and Fannie (Forbus) Rhodes.

Graveside services for Everett Ray Berryhill, of Clarksville, Texas, were held March 31, 2025 at Grant Cemetery. Everett passed away March 27, 2025, at the age of 91. Everett Ray Berryhill was born on April 6, 1933 to William Carlos and Mary Sue (Dunn) Berryhill in Quinton, Okla., near Lake Eufaula. He was preceded in death by his parents: William Carlos and Mary Sue Berryhill and his wife, Margaret Berryhill; also, by siblings: Phyllis Rasmussan, Carlos (Shorty) Berryhill, Clyde Berryhill, James (Jim) Berryhill, Robert (Bob) Berryhill, Ruth Miller, Monnie Clark and David Berryhill.

Funeral services for James Edward “Jim” Blankenship, of Hugo, Okla., were held April 2, 2025 at Sawyer Baptist Church. James passed away March 29, 2025, at the age of 82. James Edward “Jim” Blankenship was born on March 23, 1943, in Cedar Springs, Okla., the son of Willie Ben Blankenship and Farra Mae (Matthews) Blankenship. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Leon Blankenship; sisters: Allene Pulliam, Ruth Young, Corrine Blankenship and Delores Earthman.