Gearl Wayne Archey, age 81, peacefully departed this world on Oct. 21,2023. The family enjoyed the last Friday night with him in OKC, laughing and relishing his trademark “possum grin.” He was born on April 20, 1942, in Soper, Okla, the son of W.E. and Johnnie (Goforth) Archey. Gearl’s journey through life was filled with love, laughter and dedication to his family and passions. He was preceded in death by his father, William Edgar; his mother, Johnnie Archey; his brother, Harold Archey, and his cherished grandson, Chris Archey.

Students receiving awards during the Fort Towson first nine weeks “Tiger Celebration,” include: Top left: Accelerated Reading goals: Bottom row: Sophia Joslin, Briar Bell, Dina McClanahan, Lakyn Gross, Likah McNeely, Gabe Gunter; Second row: Kylin Wilson, Kianne Crippin, Faith Sandiford, Canden Wisener, Braxton Greer, Abigail Siverling; Third row: Braylee Daniel, Allie McClain, Wyatt Hudson, Alexandria Pemberton, Noah Anderson, Jaxton McClain. Back row: Aiden McClanahan and Dacelee Garrison. Top right: All As: Dina McClanahan, Allie McClain, Briar Bell, Wyatt Hudson, Canden Wisener. Bottom right: As/Bs: Front row: Dacelee Garrison, Jaxton McClain, Lilah McCreedy, Faith Sandiford. Back row: Abigail Siverling, Braylee Daniel, Richardson, Kianne Crippin, Lakyn Gross, Aiden McClanahan.

Hugo News Sports SPIRO — Despite their best efforts, the Buffaloes fell to Spiro Thursday night, 30-21. Hugo trailed the entire game, but never stopped fighting.

The 2023 Soper Fast Pitch team was awarded the prestigious Academic State Champion trophy in Shawnee on October 5. Members of the team present for the presentation included (front, l-r): Alexis Hill, Josie Gardner, Jaylee Campbell, Raili Beal, and Alexis Moore.

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