All Obituaries

Jackie David Peddy, a dedicated railroad conductor for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and loving grandfather, passed away on September 20, 2023, at the age of 80. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, cherished memories, and a deep love for his family. Jackie David Peddy was born February 3, 1943, in Durant, OK, the son of Arthur Vernon and Nellie Pearl (Stanford) Peddy. Jack was a man of integrity and honor. He dedicated four years of his life to serving his country in the United...

David Lee Houchen, 85, passed away on September 13, 2023 surrounded by his family at Paris Regional Medical Center in Paris, TX. David was born on December 24, 1937 in the Apple community of Spencerville, OK to Melvin and Ruth (Drake) Houchen. David bounced back and forth from Houston to Hugo during his formative years, eventually finishing high school with the Hugo Buffalos in 1957. He dedicated his life to the railroad, where he worked as an engineer for the Frisco, Burlington Northern,...

Funeral services for Marie Reynolds will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:00 am. at First Baptist Church - Hugo, OK with Pastor Danny Mills officiating; burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.  Marie passed away Monday, September 11, 2023, in Hugo, Oklahoma at the age of 74.  Marie Louise Reynolds was born October 1, 1948, in New York City the daughter of Walter and Mary (Patterson) Krammer.  Marie was a loving mother and...

Funeral services for Mike Woodruff will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 1:00 pm. at Prater-Lampton-Mills & Coffey Chapel with Pastor Otis Cayton officiating, burial will follow at Sawyer Cemetery. Mike passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, in Duncanville, Texas at the age of 63. Michael Joe Woodruff was born August 20, 1960, in Rockledge, Florida, the son of Pat Joe and Eva Jane (Taylor) Woodruff. He graduated from Hugo high school, and he enlisted in the Army.  He was on...

Graveside services for Patricia Ann Mauldin will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Fort Towson Cemetery in Fort. Towson, OK with Pastor Jim Staggs officiating.  Pat passed away on August 3, 2023, in Athens, Texas at the age of 85.  Patricia Ann Mauldin was born on August 1, 1938, in Fort Towson, OK, the daughter of Terry and Lucille (Robinson) Carroll.  She worked as an office manager for Vanity Fair.  She was known for volunteering at church and the...

Barbara Wylene Napier of Hugo, passed away on July 27, 2023, in Hugo after a brief decline in health.  She was born on July 30, 1949, in McAlester, Ok to Wiley E. Napier and Odelia Mae (Shaw) Napier.  Wylene was married to Clint Merida and later in life married Eddie Smith.  After a diverse career path, she worked for many years and retired from the Choctaw Nation in Hugo.  Wylene was a loving mother and grandmother, always there for her children and grandchildren, who...

Carla Charlene Lowrance, 62, passed away on July 14, 2023, in her home, surrounded by dear family & close friends in Hugo, OK.    Carla was born on January 20, 1961, in DeQueen, AR to parents Charles and Juanita Cantrell Culpepper. She graduated from Hugo High School. Carla married Rick Lowrance on February 14, 1982, and Rick adopted Corey as his son. They enjoyed life until 2012 together. Carla thoroughly enjoyed country music! She could be spotted in town with a McDonalds...

Funeral services for Jack Frost will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm. at Clayton Avenue Baptist Church 210 N. H Street Hugo, OK with Dr. Deaton Himran officiating, burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023, at Clayton Avenue Baptist Church prior to services.   Jack passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, in Paris, Texas at the age of 82.  Jack Frost was born September 23, 1940, in Frogville, OK...

Max Bryan "Turk" Robinson, a true embodiment of rugged masculinity and a living Marlboro Man, passed away on July 5th, 2023, at the age of 91. Turk was born December 8th, 1931, to Dudley and Vannie Elizabeth (Fennel) Robinson in Messer, Oklahoma. He married the love of his life Verna Chappell Robinson in 1969. A Celebration of Life will be held to honor Turk’s remarkable journey and his unwavering faith in the Lord on July 11th, 2023, at 2:00pm at Hugo Agriplex. Friends...

Funeral services for Leeoma Caldwell will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church – Hugo, OK. Leeoma went home to the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Paris, Texas at the age of 87. Leeoma Merle Short Caldwell was born to Jessie Elva Norvell and Samuel Webster Short on July 22, 1935, in Sickles, OK.  She moved to Choctaw County in 1942.  She then attended Hugo schools and was a graduate of the 1953 class. Leeoma met her husband Joe...