Maria Angeles Saldivar
Dec 18, 2025
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
Dec 13, 2025
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...
Lyndel Bernard Shaw
Dec 13, 2025
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
Dec 9, 2025
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
Dec 8, 2025
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”...
Holiday Memorial Program 2025 Kincannon Funeral Home
Dec 7, 2025
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
Nov 28, 2025
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
Nov 22, 2025
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...
Debra Lynn Miller
Nov 21, 2025
Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service
3020 N. Main, Altus, OK 73521 (580) 482-1800
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
Nov 19, 2025
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
Nov 6, 2025
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
Nov 2, 2025
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...
Velma Faye Smiley
Oct 31, 2025
Velma Faye Smiley, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Altus on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Velma was born on February 24, 1933, in Cooperton, Oklahoma to Ray and Maggie (Harvey) Rollins. When she was young, the family relocated to Altus, where she grew up alongside her siblings, Raymon, Minnie Lee, Vera, J. W., Bettye, and Barbara.
Velma met and fell...
Mario Colón Torres
Oct 29, 2025
Mario Colón Torres made the world a brighter place from the very beginning. He was born on August 6, 1959, in Guánica, Puerto Rico, to Mario Colón and Monserrate Torres Pagán. He relocated to America, first settling in New Jersey then making his way to Altus, Oklahoma to be near family.
To know Mario was to know his generosity as “Mr....
Margie Anne James
Oct 22, 2025
Margie Anne Watson was born on August 26, 1938, in McAllen, Texas to Henry E. and Ruth Anne (Snowball) Watson. One of three daughters, Margie, quickly developed a caretaker and motherly role with her sisters preparing her for a house full of seven children later in life.
Margie graduated from Greeley High School in Colorado, and soon after, she met the...
Gustavo Adolfo Castellon Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Gustavo Adolfo Castellon, Jr. was born on July 23, 2007, in Houston, Texas, to Gustavo Adolfo Castellon and Adriana Jeannette Cerda. Even though he was the baby of the family, he was a natural protector from the very beginning. The little yet ‘big’ brother quickly embraced his role as his sister, Iliana’s loyal and unconditional supporter.
Lovingly known as “Stavo,” he...
Carl David Reed
Oct 12, 2025
Carl David Reed, better known simply as David, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2025, in his hometown of Altus, Oklahoma — the same place where his big heart, quick wit, and musical gifts first took root.
David grew up in Altus surrounded by his 5 siblings, learning early on how to hold his own in a noisy,...
Mary M. Greene
Oct 7, 2025
Mary M. (Lucero) Greene was born on May 10, 1959, on the Zia Pueblo in New Mexico, to Luterio and Pablita (Galvan) Lucero where she embraced her Native culture and was deeply influenced by its strong sense of community. To her family, she was affectionately known as “Shy-ya”, meaning Indian Doll—a name that reflected her gentle spirit and vibrant beauty.
Mary’s...
Maudine Elliott
Oct 6, 2025
Maudine Elliott was born on August 13, 1938, in Sentinel, Oklahoma to Ben and Vivian (White) McBroom. She attended Sentinel Public Schools where she later graduated in 1957. After obtaining a master’s degree in education from the University of Southwestern Oklahoma State University she began her teaching career at Granite Public School. She transferred to Blair Public School where she...
Billy Ray Spann, Jr.
Sep 28, 2025
Billy Ray Spann, Jr., 71, of Olustee, Oklahoma, passed away with his daughter by his side, on September 28, 2025. Billy was born on October 10, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Olivia Spann (Hunkeapillar) and Billy Spann Sr. He was one of five children. Billy lived in several different places throughout his childhood, but his favorite place was California....
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