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Paid Obituary – Hercel Oliver Lofton

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Hercel Oliver Lofton on May 7, 2024, at the age of 94. Hercel's life, a tapestry woven with resilience, adventure and boundless love, touched the hearts of all who knew him. Born in Shomac, Okla., on March 6, 1930,...

Obituary – Richard Davis Blue

TISHOMINGO - Private services are being planned for Richard Davis Blue, 76. The son of the late Curry and Evelyn Blue, he was born Oct, 29, 1947, in Sacramento, Calif., and died May 7, 2024. He moved with his family to Oklahoma, and spent six years in the National...

Obituary – Lennie Jane Meyer

TISHOMINGO - Private services are being planned for Lennie Jane Meyer, 81, of Kingston. She was born Feb. 27, 1943, in Salem, Mo., and died May 11, 2024, in Sherman, Texas. She is survived by two sons, Greg Martin of Taloga and Ricky Martin of Kingston; and by two...

Barbecue dinner benefits Ravia FD

The Ravia Fire Department's annual barbecue dinner, held last Saturday evening at the Ravia Fire Station, offered both dine-in and takeout meals of smoked brisket with all the trimmings to local residents. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser will go toward the...

Obituary – Charlie Hobson Dry

EDMOND - Funeral services for former Tishomingo resident Charlie Hobson Dry, 85, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 6, at the Spring Creek Assembly of God Church in Edmond. Interment followed at 3 p.m. in the Tishomingo Cemetery in Tishomingo. He was born Oct. 27,...

Paid Obituary – Rickey Lee Shelton

Rickey “Rick” Lee Shelton, 71, of Tishomingo, Okla., passed away on May 2, 2024. Born May 25, 1952, in Walters, Okla., Rick was a beloved father, brother and grandfather. Rick worked in carpentry throughout his life, and eventually retired from Washita Refrigeration...