Randall Lee Koukal
Jul 10, 2026
Randall Lee Koukal, lovingly known as Randy by his family and friends, passed away peacefully at his home early Friday morning, July 10, 2026.
A devoted husband, loving father, and faithful friend, Randy lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering love, and steadfast loyalty. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Service arrangements...
Nancy Margaret Miller
Jul 3, 2026
Nancy Margaret Miller, 79, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away on July 3, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1946, in Concord, California, to Wilford Clyde “W.C.” Miller and Olive “Peggy” Staely. Nancy spent her early childhood in Pomona, California, before moving to Dewey, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Dewey High School.
Nancy lived her life with a free spirit and...
Regenia Gayle Cargal
Jul 2, 2026
Regenia Gayle (Jean) Cargal was born June 20, 1956, in Wichita, Kansas, to Cloyd Franklin and Gayle Rowena (Gallegly) Altom and on July 2, 2026, she met her Savior, Jesus, face to face. The family moved to Blair, Oklahoma in May 1959. She graduated from Blair High School in 1974 and played basketball from 5th grade through her freshman year...
Jerry Lee Whittington
Jul 1, 2026
Jerry Lee Whittington, a longtime resident of Blair, Oklahoma, passed from this life to the next on July 1, 2026. Jerry was born to Victor and Lois (Dobbs) Whittington in Grandfield, Oklahoma on April 15, 1947.
Jerry attended school in Grandfield, Oklahoma. He grew up along the Red River where he enjoyed fishing with his brothers. Jerry enlisted in the Oklahoma...
Donald Parker Frank
Jun 30, 2026
Donald Parker “Don” Frank was born to Clyde and Lillie Mae (Parker) Frank on September 28, 1933, in Altus, Oklahoma. He spent his whole life in Altus where he developed the quiet character, steadfast work ethic, and strong values that would define his life.
Following his graduation from high school, Don attended Southwestern State College in Weatherford, earning a master's degree...
Willie Joe Dykes
Jun 25, 2026
Willie Joe Dykes was born on December 8, 1936, in Sylacauga, Alabama, to Rev. William and Dollie (Gaffney) Dykes. One of seven children, Willie was raised in a close-knit family where faith, love, and the importance of caring for one another were woven into everyday life. Those early years laid the foundation for the devoted husband, father, grandfather, minister, and...
Katrina Lynn Jouett
Jun 24, 2026
Katrina Lynn (Jantz) Jouett was born at Hobart General Hospital to Arthur Byron "Art" and Janice Rea (Powers) Jantz on August 5, 1966. In a special family tradition, Katrina was born in the same hospital where both of her parents had been born and was delivered by the very same physician who had delivered them. As the first girl born...
Donita Gay Solis
Jun 24, 2026
Donita Gay (Wefer) Solis passed away on June 24, 2026, in Altus, Oklahoma, at the age of 67. She will be remembered for her loving demeanor, kind spirit, and the warmth she shared with those who knew and loved her.
An inurnment will be held at a later date.
Online memorial tributes and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family...
Betty Jo Carter
Jun 21, 2026
Betty Jo (Walker) Carter was born on October 14, 1934, in Warren, Oklahoma, to Cass Preston and Lillian Jane (Taylor) Walker. She spent most of her youth growing up in Altus, where she met and married the love of her life, Junior Robert Carter, on April 12, 1952. Together, they shared 67 faithful and wonderful years by each other’s side...
Judy Kaye Dollar
Jun 16, 2026
Judy Kaye (Gant) Dollar, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 16, 2026.
Born in Frederick, Oklahoma, on August 6, 1947, to Arthur Carl and Lenora Mae (Minyard) Gant, Judy spent her life rooted in the values of faith, family, hard work, and kindness. After graduating with the Frederick High School Class of...
Kenneth Lee Reynolds
Jun 12, 2026
Kenneth Lee "Buster" Reynolds was born on November 9, 1938, in Vinson, Oklahoma, to Henry James and Una Lela (Chambless) Reynolds. One of four sons, he was affectionately known by his family as “Buster.”
Kenneth attended school in Vinson, excelling both in the classroom and as an all-sport athlete, especially in baseball. One memorable day when, after becoming upset with a...
May Dell (Bitz) Allen Gipson
Jun 10, 2026
May Dell (Bitz) Allen Gipson peacefully passed away at her home in Altus on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. May loved the Lord with all her heart and lived a life devoted to serving others, always placing their needs before her own.
Born on May 29, 1943, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to John Daniel and...
Joy Mae Bellizzi
Jun 7, 2026
Joy Mae Bellizzi passed from this life to the next life on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was loved and will be dearly missed by her family and friends, her home church, and the Altus community.
Born on September 25, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas, Joy was the daughter of H.C. and Delpha Harkey Davis. She graduated from high school in...
Elmetric Hancock
May 31, 2026
Elmetric (Tilmon) Hancock, affectionately known to many as "Moms," was born on January 23, 1934, in Perry, Oklahoma, to Joseph and Clello (Knight) Tilmon. She was raised in Perry and graduated from Blaine High School with the Class of 1952. The following year, she met the love of her life, Eneth Hancock, and the two were united in marriage two...
Robert Kent McGill
May 28, 2026
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13. That scripture perfectly captures the life and character of Robert Kent “Bob” McGill.
Affectionately known as Bob, he was born on October 22, 1954, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, to William Fredrick and Eva Marie (Pesi) McGill. From a young age, Bob possessed a natural instinct...
Denise Ross
May 26, 2026
Virginia Denise Ross, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Oklahoma City on the morning of Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She is now free of earthy burdens and rides on where the mountains meet the sky and love never fades. Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29th, in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Dave Wallace officiating....
Arthur Pitts, Jr.
May 13, 2026
Arthur Pitts, Jr. was born on June 12, 1961, in Amarillo. He was raised in Altus and attended Altus High School, graduating with the Class of 1979.
Arthur enjoyed every aspect of life and never missed an opportunity to make memories with the people he loved. He spent countless hours in the kitchen and around the barbecue, preparing delicious meals for...
Gregory Dean Johnson
May 8, 2026
Gregory Dean Johnson was born on January 18, 1951, in Dodge City, Kansas to John Johnson and Elnor (Cross) Johnson. He was raised in Dodge City and graduated with the Class of 1969. Just weeks before graduation, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Troxel, and together they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage. Their union was blessed...
Olga Lidia Julian De Valdez
May 4, 2026
Olga Lidia (Carrillo) Julian De Valdez went to her Heavenly home on May 4, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1975, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Fernando Julian-Arroyo and Maria Antonieta Carrillo De Julian. Olga attended Altus High School, where she proudly graduated, and later continued her education at Western Oklahoma State College, earning her associate’s degree.
In 2005, Olga...
Karan Sue Garrett
May 1, 2026
Karan Sue Smith Garrett was made whole on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Altus, OK surrounded by those who loved her most.
Karan Sue Smith Garrett was born on March 8, 1940, in Collingsworth County, Texas to Orville Alfred Smith and Jewel Katherine Skaggs Smith. Karan and her family spent a little time in Arkansas before settling in Hereford, Texas. Karan...



