Georgia E. Boykin, age 89, of Oklahoma City, Okla., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. She was born in Lone Wolf, Okla., on Sept. 3, 1935 to Dewey and Birdie (Wright) Riley. She married the love of her life, Garland Boykin, in 1951, and they were together until his passing in 2017. They had four children together.

Mary Helen O’Bannon, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love and strength, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2024, at her home in Andrews, Texas, on her 90th birthday. Born on Sept. 20, 1934, in Maud, Okla., to Harry and Bonita Richburg, Mary’s life was a testament to the power of love and devotion.

Memorial services for Ruthie Mae (Hall) Smith, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Hugo, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Ruthie passed away with her family by her side on Sept. 13, 2024, at the age of 78.

Donald G. Furr, a faithful servant of the Lord and a cherished pillar of the Hugo community, was called home to glory on Sept. 12, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on April 1, 1941, in the humble town of Messer, Okla., Donald grew into a man of strength and integrity. His final moments were peaceful as he passed away surrounded by the love of his family in Hugo, Okla.

Roy Kenneth Chandler was born Saturday, Feb. 13, 1937 in Boswell, Okla., to Roy Thomas Chandler and Anice Corene (Draper) Chandler. Kenneth passed from this life on Friday, Sep. 13, 2024 in Denison, Texas, at the age of 87.

Funeral services for Homer “Bud” Dean Davis, of Hugo, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Sept.

and operated Ringold Cafe for 45 years and made the best homemade pies in the state. Noni was also a foster parent for many years. She loved everyone she met, but especially loved her dogs, her flowers and her Dr. Pepper. Noni had the sweetest smile and biggest heart and will be so missed by those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Gene Cooksey of Ringold; sisters: Phyllis Johnson of Ringold and Glenda Crawford and husband of Marianna, Fla.; nephews, nieces; step-daughter, Vicky Polk; step-sons: C.L. Cline, Curtis Cline, Chad Cline and Chan Cline and families; sistersin Funeral services for Wynona “Noni” Faye (Baldwin) Cooksey, of Ringold, Okla., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Old Burwell Church of Christ in Ringold.

Ruthie Mae (Hall) Smith, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Hugo, passed away Sept. 13, 2024, at the age of 78.

Joe Cummings, a cherished soul known for his warm presence and good-natured spirit, has concluded his earthly journey at the age of 85, passing away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2024 in Athens, Texas. Born on July 23, 1939 in Boswell, Okla., Joe’s life was one of simple pleasures and enduring friendships.