Virgil Kent Ragsdale
Aug 11, 2025
Virgil Kent Ragsdale, Jr., known by all as Kent, was born on December 5, 1931, in Mangum, Oklahoma to Virgil Kent and Mildred Mae (Phinney) Ragsdale.
The year 1950 was a milestone for Kent. He graduated from Mangum High School, enlisted in the United States Army, and wed his true love, Betty Ann Williams on October 6th, while stationed in Louisiana...
Donald Lee Houtchens
Aug 8, 2025
Donald Lee “Don” Houtchens was born on April 13, 1938, in Fittstown, Oklahoma, to Daniel and Beulah (Carr) Houtchens. Growing up alongside his brothers, Don was always ready for the next adventure. The family later relocated to California, where the boys were raised and attended school.
It was in California that Charlene Faye McNutt caught Don’s eye. The young couple married...
Matthew Kern Crisman
Aug 7, 2025
Matthew Kern Crisman, lovingly known as Kern to all who knew him, was born to Bart and Jaylene (Pond) Crisman on March 23, 1964, in Abilene, Texas. He passed away peacefully at his home in Altus on the afternoon of Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the age of 61, following a courageous year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Kern’s strength, humor,...
Gladys Joann Hand
Aug 7, 2025
Gladys Joann Hand, lifelong resident of southwest Oklahoma, passed from this life peacefully at her home in Altus on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The family will honor her in a private memorial at a later date.
Born to Marvin Oscar and Ida Josephine (Hals) Bennight, Gladys and her twelve siblings were never short of adventures together. After graduating from Navajo High...
Maria Minerva Gonzales
Aug 6, 2025
Maria Minerva Gonzales passed away peacefully at her home in Altus, Oklahoma, on August 6, 2025, at the age of 87.
She was born on January 19, 1938, in Brownsville, Texas, to Emilio and Zoila (Saenz) Nuñez. On September 1, 1990, Maria married her beloved husband, Erasmo Gonzales Jr., in Vernon, Texas.
A devoted homemaker, Maria lovingly raised her children and later...
Maria Elena Mendez de Ramirez
Aug 4, 2025
Maria Elena Mendez de Ramirez, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, just one day shy of her 65th birthday.
Maria was born on August 5, 1960, in Mexico to Porfirio Mendez and Ambrosia Navarro. Raised alongside her siblings, she learned early on the importance of family and the value of an honest day's work ~ principles that would...
George Michael Hubanks
Jul 29, 2025
George Michael Hubanks was born on September 17, 1947, in Hollis, Oklahoma, to James Henry and Della Margarite (Hollomon) Hubanks. One of five children, George was deeply rooted in Harmon County and never strayed far from the place he proudly called home.
After graduating from Hollis High School, George married the love of his life, Velma “Joyce” Wood, on November 2,...
Maria Perez Mendez
Jul 29, 2025
María Refugio Pérez-Méndez nació el 4 de julio de 1938 en México, hija de Leonardo Pérez y Magdalena Méndez. María llegó mientras el mundo celebraba, y su vida continuaria reflejando el mismo espiritu de alegria y residencia. Criada en un hogar animado con muchos hermanos, aprendió desde muy joven que la verdadera riqueza no se mide en posesiones, sino en...
Martin Granados
Jul 25, 2025
Martin Granados, 60, former resident of Eldorado, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with siblings by his side on Friday, July 25, 2025. Graveside Inurnment Services will be at the Eldorado Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 2nd.
Martin was born on February 4, 1965, in Soledad, California to Francisco and Maria Luisa (Rodriguez) Granados. One of seven children, Martin grew up...
Terri Sue Caton
Jul 23, 2025
Terri Sue Caton, of Warren, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at Magnolia Creek Skilled Nursing and Therapy in Altus on Wednesday, July 23, 2025—just 27 days shy of her 70th birthday.
Born on August 19, 1955, in Lawton, Terri was one of four children of Donald and Joyce (Barton) Collier. She grew up in Lawton, where she graduated and began building a...
David Lloyd Machado
2025
David Lloyd Machado, born July 16, 1943, in Richmond, California, passed away peacefully with family on 7/22/25, at the age of 82.
David was born to Bernard and Nuelina Machado and raised in Richmond, California, where his love of music and family began early. On May 4, 1963, he married Lucille Ann Machado in Richmond, and together they shared 52 beautiful...
Sandra Hestand
Jul 17, 2025
Sandra Hestand, formerly of Olustee, Oklahoma, passed from this life on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home in Edmond. She was born on December 22, 1962, in Altus, the fourth daughter of Howard and Etta Jean (Drury) Hestand. She was raised on the family farm near Olustee, where she developed a strong work ethic by helping plow wheat fields,...
Ann Bryant
Jul 16, 2025
Shirley Ann Bryant passed away peacefully at her home in Altus, Oklahoma on July 16, 2025, eight short days before her 78th birthday. Lovingly known as Ann by all, she was born on July 21, 1947, in Hobart, and was the beloved daughter of M.L. and Eliza Blanche (Winters) Carroll. She was raised on the family farm near Warren, where...
Paul Ellison Dodd
Jul 13, 2025
Paul Ellison Dodd was born on November 1, 1954, in Richwood, West Virginia to Waitman and Marian Leah (Hicks) Dodd. Paul was known for his hardworking spirit, deep love for family, and steadfast preparedness for whatever life brought his way.
Paul moved to Lawton where he graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1973. Shortly after, he proudly enlisted in the United...
Robert Lee Boaldin
Jul 12, 2025
Robert Lee ”Bob” Boaldin was born on November 16, 1936, to Albert Cleveland “ABB” and Mae Elizabeth (Buchanan) Boaldin. He was reunited with his parents and siblings on July 12, 2025, at the age of 88. Bob was the eleventh and last child born to this union.
Despite being born legally blind, Bob loved to draw and had some talent for...
Bryon Ray Nolan
Jun 29, 2025
Bryon Ray Nolan was born on August 9, 1972, Altus, Oklahoma to Richard Leon and Kathy Noleen (Welch) Nolan. After graduating Blair High School with the Class of 1990, Bryon entered the United States Army. While faithfully serving his country, he was awarded several decorations, including the Army Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Sharpshooter Badge.
After returning to...
Mellody Carol Joyner
Jun 29, 2025
Mellody Carol Joyner was born on December 23, 1962, in West Virginia to George and Wanda (Mullins) Gregg. From an early age, Mellody loved the Christmas season—a joy that stayed with her throughout her life. She and her siblings were never without fun or friends. After graduating high school, Mellody went on to attend college. She relocated to Altus, Oklahoma...
William John Albon
Jun 19, 2025
William John Albon, known to family and friends as John, was born on August 14, 1957, at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, to William Frederick Albon and Treva Joyce Baker.
John spent much of his life dedicated to caring for others through his work at English Village Nursing Home and Park Lane Manor Nursing Home.
Outside of work, John found joy...
James M. Kentopp, Sr.
2025
James Michael “Jim” Kentopp, Sr., was born on July 2, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to James Richard and Phyllis L. (Godwin) Kentopp. After graduating high school, Jim proudly answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army, honorably serving in the Special Forces, a branch of the Army Special Operations Command informally known as...
Molly Cockrell Reid
Jun 6, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Molly Reid on June 6, 2025. She was 89.
Born Molly Virginia Cockrell in Port Arthur, Texas, she moved with her family to Eagletown, Oklahoma, then moved again to Idabel. After graduating high school Molly briefly attended Oklahoma A&M in Stillwater, then married her sweetheart Richard P. (Dick) Reid, and...