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.

Sara Allison Loftin, of Hugo, Okla., passed away June 29, 2023, at the age of 42. Sara Allison Loftin was born Oct.

Memorial services for Mickey Don Wisener, of Grant, Okla., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel in Hugo. Mickey passed away June 28, 2023 in Millerton, Okla., at the age of 55.

Funeral Service for Reba Jo Amend, 75 of Poteau, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Cross Community Church in Poteau, with Jim Cook, Cory Thompson and Jason Waymire officiating. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.

Funeral services for James “Buddy” Anderson, of Valliant, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 at Felker Freewill Baptist Church. James “Buddy” Anderson was born Jan. 19, 1928 in Valliant, Okla., the son of Osborne Irwin and Eltie (Farris) Anderson. Buddy was member of the Valliant community his entire life. He passed away peacefully in his home on June 30, 2023, at the age of 95. He is preceded in death by his parents, Osborne and Eltie Anderson; brothers: Robert C. Anderson, Billy Joe Anderson and Kenneth Anderson.

Wesley Ervin (W.E. or Wes) Barfield went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at the age of 94. He was born on April 11, 1929 to John Ervin Barfield and Almeida Demontolp Nance Barfield (also known as Taultsie, pronounced “Tolsie”).

Garland Allan Pillars was born to William Jackson and Gladys Minion Smith Pillars on Sept. 24, 1937 in the Antlers, Okla., hospital. He was the third child of four. Garland attended school in the Soper Independent School District. He met the love of his life, Ida “Sue” Knight and they were married in 1955 in Hugo, Okla. They celebrated 67 years of marriage in January 2023. To this union were born five children: Marshall Allan, Terry Len, Cindy Sue, Haskell Lance and Billy Don.