to point Publisher I’m convinced the television networks are hyping the 2024 presidential election simply to drive ratings. They could be talking about a wide variety of problems in national health care, from shortages of people, to shortages of doctors in rural areas.

Max Bryan “Turk” Robinson, a true embodiment of rugged masculinity and a living Marlboro Man, passed away July 5, 2023, at the age of 91. Turk was born Dec. 8, 1931 to Dudley and Vannie Elizabeth Fennel in Messer, Okla. He married the love of his life, Verna Chappell Robinson in 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Roman Todd. Turk is survived by his beloved and devoted wife, Verna, and a host of nieces and nephews who cherished him deeply. A celebration of life was held to honor Turk’s remarkable journey and his unwavering faith in the Lord at 2 p.m. July 11, 2023 at the Hugo Agriplex. Friends and family were invited to attend and join Verna and the rest of the family in celebrating Turk’s life by sharing fond memories and stories that reflect the joy he brought into the world.

Janis Earlene Wheeler Cleveland Bates passed from this life on July 8, 2023, after a long illness from COPD. Janis Earlene Wheeler was born in Darwin, Okla., on Sept. 19, 1939, to Frances and Bart Wheeler. She was the fourth of four daughters and preceded in death by her mother and father; two sisters: Bertha Lee Smith and Lou Jean Shelby, and a son, Paul Anthony (Tony) Cleveland. She is survived by a sister, Barbara Morris and four children: Monica Jan Thames, Robert Barton Cleveland, Thomas Scott Cleveland and Bradley Stephen Cleveland; nine grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.

Asher Lee Rayburn, age 4, of Paris, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. Services were scheduled with Bright-Holland Funeral Home for 10 a.m.

Funeral services for Jack Frost were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2023 at Clayton Avenue Baptist Church, 210 N. H St. in Hugo, Okla., with Dr. Deaton officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Jack passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, in Paris, Texas, at the age of 82.