Glenna Gaye Janis
Sep 20, 2025
Glenna G. Janis, age 76, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away at her home on September 20, 2025, surrounded by her devoted husband of 27 years.
Glenna was born on December 21, 1948, in Altus to Norma Lee (Caid) and Francis Edward Gillespie.
Glenna married Paul L. Janis on September 4, 1998, and together they shared 27 years of marriage filled with love...
CATHY ANN YARBROUGH
Sep 13, 2025
Cathy Ann Yarbrough was born on November 10, 1962, in Amarillo, Texas, to Richard and Joyce (Salisbury) Yarbrough. During her childhood, the family lived in California and New Mexico before settling in Oklahoma.
She earned her nursing degree from the University of Oklahoma and dedicated many years to serving others as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Later, Cathy moved to Washington, where...
Barbara Ann Burleson
Sep 9, 2025
Barbara Ann Burleson passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. Ever the artist, Barbara weaved color and light into the lives of all who knew her. Barbara, who never met a stranger, lived a life filled with curiosity, fun, compassion and love.
Barbara was born to Aaron C. “Burley” and Myra Burleson in St. Louis, Missouri. She spent most of her...
Mary Juanita Davis
Sep 9, 2025
Mary Juanita (Hensley) Davis of Blair, Oklahoma passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 89.
Juanita was born on July 19, 1936, in Covington, Tennessee, to Robert Douglas and Willie Mae (Barbee) Hensley. Soon after, the family relocated to North Little Rock, Arkansas where Juanita spent her formative years. After graduating from high school, she married Huey P....
Laura Marie Birmingham
Sep 2, 2025
Laura Marie Birmingham stepped into the arms of Jesus just 31 days past her 100th earthly birthday, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Her motherly nature will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Born on August 2, 1925, in Soper, Oklahoma to Wiley Roosevelt and Lavada M. (Wilson) Culberson, Laura Marie and her siblings, Gayle and Darlene, were raised...
Helen Mae Kilburg
Sep 2, 2025
Helen Mae Kilburg passed from this life on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 89. A long-time resident of Altus, Helen and her late husband, Jerry, made their home in SW Oklahoma sharing 65 years together.
Born to Albert and Florence (Becker) Thola on April 8, 1936, in Bellevue, Iowa, Helen spent her formative years in the area. She...
Rita Jean Kistler
Aug 30, 2025
Rita Jean Kistler was born on February 11, 1939, in Anglesey East, United Kingdom, to Henry and Mary Moore.
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Rita met Bobby Lee Kistler at a dance, where her energetic twisting quickly captured his heart. They married soon after and moved to the United States with the Air Force, eventually arriving at Altus Air...
James Eldon Bagwell
Aug 28, 2025
James Eldon Bagwell was born on August 18, 1935, in Warren, Oklahoma to Clark and Margaret (Borden) Bagwell. He was dubbed “Pee-Wee” at a very young age because of his stature, an endearment he carried throughout adulthood. But that small frame came with a mighty personality.
Raised in Southwest Oklahoma, Pee-Wee graduated from Warren High School. On April 13, 1954, he...
Connie Wayne West
Aug 20, 2025
Connie Wayne West entered this life on February 8, 1964, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Sherry Jean West and Connie Ray Gardley.
Connie Wayne, as he was affectionately called, grew up with many siblings and cousins who were like his siblings. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church, Altus, Oklahoma. He was active in...
Enrique Ramirez-Gonzalez
Aug 19, 2025
Enrique Ramirez Gonzalez, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.
Enrique was born January 10, 1960, in Jamay Jalisco, Mexico. He was the son of Enrique Ramirez and Maria de Jesus Gonzalez. He grew up with lots of brothers and sisters. Enrique learned at a really young age what it was to provide for his family.
On January 10, 1980, (on...
Kelly Joan Sanborn
Aug 18, 2025
This obituary was thoughtfully written by Kelly's loved ones.
Kelly Joan Sanborn, age 64, passed away from cancer on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Jackson County Memorial Hospital in Altus, Oklahoma. Born on March 17, 1961, in St. Albans Vermont to Arnold and Lida (Jewett) Caples, Kelly was blessed with a loving family and special friends growing up in Richford Vermont....
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...
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