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Blanche Nadine Self

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Blanche Nadine Self, age 85, a long-time resident of Hugo, Okla., and a beacon of warmth in her community, passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2024 in Hugo. Born on Dec. 30, 1938 in Antlers, Okla., to Delbert Gernand and Laura Edith Jones, Nadine grew up surrounded by love and laughter. On Feb. 9, 1957, Nadine married the love of her life, Dickie Self, and together they built a happy home in Hugo. The couple’s enduring partnership was an inspiration to all who knew them until Dickie’s passing in 2009.

Vashti Jackson

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Graveside services for Vashti Jackson, formerly of the Gay Community/Hugo, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 at Sweet Hill Cemetery in the Gay Community. Vashti passed away Feb. 2, 2024, at the age of 93.