Aaron Leander Wescott
Feb 15, 2026
Aaron Leander Wescott, the oldest of three children born to Loren and Charlotte (Lindsay) Wescott, arrived in this world on February 23, 1975, in Denver, Colorado. A valiant protector from a young age, Aaron was a fierce yet calming presence—always there for his mother and sisters after their father’s passing, when Aaron was just seven years old.
After graduating from high...
Randal Neal Clowdus
Feb 12, 2026
Randal Neal Clowdus was born on August 12, 1952, in Altus, Oklahoma to Neal J. and Dorothy Delilah (Jones) Clowdus. A simple man with an eclectic outlook on life, Randal valued authenticity, curiosity, and meaningful connection. He and his sister, Pamela, were raised in Olustee, a place that shaped his appreciation for a close-knit community and a slower, more intentional...
James Earl Heard
Feb 11, 2026
James Earl Heard, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Altus on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Monday, February 23rd, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24th, also at the Kincannon Memorial Chapel. Burial will immediately...
Austin James Birely
Feb 11, 2026
Austin James Birely was a bundle of life from the moment he entered this world on December 4, 2002. Born to Donald Lee and Dezarae Christine (Cooley) Birely in Montrose, Colorado, Austin was the firstborn of what would become a lively sibling group of nine. The family later relocated to Altus, Oklahoma for Donald’s employment with Walmart, where the children...
Melva Lenora Swanson
Feb 10, 2026
Melva Lenora Swanson was born on April 14, 1938, in Eldorado, Oklahoma, to Canie L. and Hazel Jewel (Barnes) Hankins. She was lovingly raised in the close-knit community of Eldorado, where she spent her childhood and formed lifelong friendships. Lenora graduated from Eldorado High School. Following graduation, she pursued her passion for caring for others by earning an associate degree...
Carlos Ryan Vincent
Feb 9, 2026
Carlos Vincent was born on September 9, 1991, in Oklahoma City to Melissa Vincent and Ray Casias.
Carlos was a devoted husband, father, son, and friend whose love for his family ran deep. He was truly a family man in every sense of the word. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his wife and children. His children were...
Katherine Rose Gallagher
Feb 9, 2026
Katherine Rose Gallagher was born on February 8, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Darrell Gene Hilliard and Gloria Elaine (Winters) Hilliard. Her father served in the United States Army, which led Katherine to move often during her childhood. She attended high school in Richland County, South Carolina.
Katherine later made her home in Altus, Oklahoma, where her brother Steve was stationed...
Kim Lee Adams
Feb 8, 2026
Kim Lee Adams was born on March 8, 1964, in Mangum, Oklahoma, to Clifford Raymond and Betty Mae (Cox) Adams. Growing up alongside six siblings, Kim never had to look far for adventure. Their childhood was filled with laughter, shared mischief, and memories that would last a lifetime.
After graduating high school, Kim began working as a diesel mechanic while devotedly...
Liza Elaine Allen
Feb 5, 2026
Liza Elaine Allen was born on September 9, 1973, to Stanley Paul Allen and Patricia Rufina (Griego) Allen in Glendale, Arizona.
Her father served in the United States Air Force, so Liza spent much of her childhood traveling to various duty stations, an experience that shaped her into the adaptable and warm-hearted person she became. She graduated from Sonoran High School...
Ronald Cooper
Feb 5, 2026
Ronald Cooper, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed from this life on February 5, 2026. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Services for Mr. Cooper will be held by The Salvation Army on Friday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m. at 1100 N. Parklane in Altus, Oklahoma.
Joanne L. Reid
Jan 31, 2026
Joanne L. Reid, longtime resident of Altus, Oklahoma, passed from this life on the afternoon of Saturday, January 31, 2026. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026, at First Methodist Church in Altus.
Born on July 12, 1933, to Clair and Thelma (Brooks) Barnum in Unadilla, Michigan, Joanne was one of three girls blessed with...
Richard Charles Williams, Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
Richard “Rick” Charles Williams, Jr. was born on October 18, 1963, at Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California, to Richard Williams Sr. and Fredia Louise (Houston) Jensen. He grew up in Vincennes, Indiana, and graduated from Rivet High School. He later joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Castle Air Force Base in Atwater, California. It...
Dorothy Jane Davis
Jan 25, 2026
Dorothy Jane came into this world on July 27, 1933. Born to Arthur Love and Elizabeth (McTigritt) Robinson in Red Oak, Oklahoma, she was one of nine siblings. Raised as a preacher’s daughter actively involved in The Salvation Army, Dorothy learned from an early age that acts of service are among the most powerful ways to show the love of...
JoAnn Carson
Jan 22, 2026
JoAnn (Brewer) Carson was born on February 2, 1938, in Wellington, Texas, to Joe and Edna (Bruce) Brewer. She graduated from Blair High School in Oklahoma, where she met the love of her life, David Duane Carson. JoAnn and David were united in marriage on January 28, 1955, beginning a devoted partnership that lasted 66 years until David’s passing in...
Tristan James Barrett
Jan 21, 2026
Tristan James Barrett came into our world unexpectedly but never unloved. For 19 precious weeks, he grew beneath the constant rhythm of his mother’s heart. He never knew fear, pain, or the harshness of this world—only warmth, peace, and love. Services are pending under the tender care of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Online memorial tributes and expressions of sympathy...
Martin Anthony Ruiz
Jan 17, 2026
Martin Anthony Ruiz was born on October 26, 1972, in Altus, Oklahoma, to Martin and Linda (Roacha) Ruiz. He grew up in Altus and attended Navajoe High School. He spent most of his life in Altus before later settling in Headrick.
Martin was a true outdoorsman who loved all things fishing and hunting, as well as spending time with animals. He...
LaDean Carol Dickson
Jan 17, 2026
LaDean Carol Dickson was born on September 23, 1935, in Beatrice, Nebraska, to Leo Dean and Iris Irene (Hull) Stanley. She grew up in Searcy, Arkansas, where she graduated from high school. LaDean later attended nursing school in Little Rock, Arkansas, before relocating to Altus, Oklahoma. It was there that she met the love of her life, Billy Joe Dickson....
Betty Sue VanPelt
Jan 10, 2026
Betty VanPelt passed away from this Earth to the arms of Jesus on January 10, 2026, with her family by her side.
Betty Sue (Walter) VanPelt, 85, was born July 14, 1940, in Henryetta, Oklahoma. She was the second of six daughters of Fred and Grace Walter.
Betty met Heinz VanPelt in 1956 on a blind date at a church function. They...
Rebecca Rue Rollins
Jan 10, 2026
Becky Rollins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on August 4, 1944, in Amarillo, Texas. Becky spent her life pouring out love and joy to everyone God placed in her path.
In 1970, Becky married the love of her life, Tom Rollins, in Wichita Falls,...
Veda Ilene Anderson
Jan 9, 2026
Veda Ilene (Wright) Anderson’s life was a beautiful story of love, strength, and devotion to family.
Born of nine children in the small town of Tribbey, Oklahoma, Veda learned early the values of hard work, loyalty, and togetherness. She was close to all of her siblings but shared an especially deep bond with her sister Verma Jean-a friendship rooted in love...
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