Lara Jean Polk, of Hobart, Oklahoma, passed away at Elkview General Hospital on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the age of 58. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Online memorial tributes and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Mario Alberto Buentello, 72, longtime patriot and resident of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The family will formally greet friends from 3:00 - 5:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Kincannon Funeral Home. Mario will be laid to rest at the Altus City Cemetery in a private, Graveside Service with full...
Franklin Louis Ritchey, 82, longtime resident of Blair, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Services are pending under the care of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Online memorial tributes and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com.
Hazel Pauline (Shepherd) Hodge passed away peacefully on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was a good friend to many, and she would help wherever and whenever she could.
Born to William Thomas “Tommy” and Alice (Barker) Shepherd on July 10, 1940, in Temple Hill, Arkansas, she attended a one room schoolhouse and graduated from the 8th grade. Hazel married Robert N....
After a brief illness, Marion Underwood, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home in Altus, Oklahoma on Thursday, December 25, 2025, her most favorite day of the year.
Marion was born in Crumstadt, Germany to Philipp and Käthe (Gelfius) Meister on October 12, 1944. She married Winfred Ellis “Woody” Underwood, Sr. on April 11, 1962, in Darmstadt, Germany. The young...
Geary Charles Poling was born on October 15, 1953, in Hollis, Oklahoma, to J.D. and Ima (Ballard) Poling. He spent his childhood in Altus, where he grew up and built many lasting memories. In 2006, Geary moved to Lawton with the love of his life, Sue Anne (Conger) Poling, where they made their home together.
When one thinks of a good...
Marcos Salgado, of Altus, was born on September 23, 1945, in Huajintlan, Morelos, Mexico, to Francisca and Alejandro Salgado. He met the love of his life, Columba Martinez, and they were married on December 9, 1972, in Mexico City, Mexico, and they spent 53 beautiful years together. In June of 1979, Marcos immigrated to the United States, where he worked...
Too soon but never forgotten, Hunter Ryan Meyers passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the age of 20. His life, though brief, was filled with moments that brought laughter, love, and meaning to those around him.
Hunter was born on April 23, 2005, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Brandon Royce Meyers and Stephanie Rae (Trujillo) Hawthorne. At the age of...
Maria De los Angeles Saldivar Azua, age 59, passed away peacefully at her home in Altus, Oklahoma on Thursday, December 18, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Fidel Saldivar Neri and Teresa (Cruz) Azua De Saldivar and was raised alongside seven siblings, learning early the importance of family, faith, and togetherness.
Angeles married...
Mary O. Esparza, 55, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at OU Medical Center, surrounded by her friends and family.
Mary worked for KWHW for many years, where she earned the affectionate title “Queen of Tejano Radio.” She was deeply involved in the Altus Hispanic Association for many years and played a key role in organizing numerous...
There once was a man with laughing blue eyes who began many of his stories - and he had a bunch of stories- with a right tilted grin and a chuckle derived from a genuine love of life and its people.
Lyndel (Hooty) Bernard Shaw, a lifelong resident of Blair, Oklahoma, passed from this life surrounded by family on the evening...
Carl Benton Reed was born on October 23, 1937, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Cecile E. and Bluie Cookson Reed. Carl was fondly known as Doc to his community and Pappy to his family. As a young boy, he spent much of his time roaming the Cookson Hills of Eastern Oklahoma and he moved to Carter, Oklahoma in the seventh grade....
Garret Slade Netherton, a tremendously kind and loving soul, passed from this life with his beautiful wife, Melissa, by his side on Monday, December 8, 2025. Garret was born to Phil and Donna Sue (Cribbs) Netherton in Lawton, Oklahoma on November 8, 1978. He was the best brother to his siblings, Parrish and Kade, and in truth, a “big brother”...
The Kincannon Family requests the honor of your presence at the Annual Holiday Memorial Program to commemorate your loved one. Rev. Wendie Jencks-Wilson has created a personalized holiday memorial celebration to tailor memories of the past, present, and new ones for the future.
Online tributes may be made at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com. The program livestream may be seen at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTc2NTA0MjM5NjM5MTc3OCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==.
Bobby Joe West was born on November 24, 1951, in Temple, Oklahoma, to Jessie and Mildred (Ballard) West. After the family moved to Altus, Bobby attended Lincoln High School. In September 1987, he married Bobbie Jo Morgan, and together they built a life rooted in faith, family, and steadfast devotion. They shared twenty-five blessed years before her passing in 2012.
Bobby...
Tommy Howard Davlin arrived in this world on January 28, 1939. He was born to Chrystine (Chennault) Morrison in Altus, Oklahoma, where he attended school and later built a home and life for his sons.
A man like Tommy didn’t need many words; his presence alone spoke volumes. He devoted his life to raising his three sons, Thomas “Chris,” Jason, and...
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Debra Lynn was born on February 1, 1956, in Sentinel, Oklahoma, to Earl Dean and Mary Lerlene (Minchew) Jobe. Lovingly known as Debbie, she moved with her family to Blair during her formative years, where she attended school and graduated from Blair High School. She later attended Altus...
Douglas Michael Thomas, 78, of Altus, OK passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, holding the hand of his loving wife. A Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 24th, in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel, 3020 North Main, Altus, OK and will be lived streamed from his personal obituary page at www.kincannonfuneralhome.com. Burial will immediately follow...
Brenda Sue Novak, endeared by all as “Brandi,” passed from this life at her home in Blair, Oklahoma, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the age of 67. Her creativity and adventurous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Brandi was born on December 3, 1957, in Viroqua, Wisconsin. On January 25, 2003, she married her...
Richard Neil Montgomery came into this world on August 20, 1954. Known lovingly as “Neil” by all, he was born to Ed and Marie (Leonard) Montgomery in Altus, Oklahoma. Upon graduating from Duke High School, he went on to play baseball as catcher at Altus Junior College until a knee injury ended his collegiate career. After faithfully serving in the...