Kenneth Lee Reynolds
Jun 12, 2026
Kenneth Lee "Buster" Reynolds was born on November 9, 1938, in Vinson, Oklahoma, to Henry James and Una Lela (Chambless) Reynolds. One of four sons, he was affectionately known by his family as “Buster.”
Kenneth attended school in Vinson, excelling both in the classroom and as an all-sport athlete, especially in baseball. One memorable day when, after becoming upset with a...
May Dell (Bitz) Allen Gipson
Jun 10, 2026
May Dell (Bitz) Allen Gipson peacefully passed away at her home in Altus on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. May loved the Lord with all her heart and lived a life devoted to serving others, always placing their needs before her own.
Born on May 29, 1943, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to John Daniel and...
Joy Mae Bellizzi
Jun 7, 2026
Joy Mae Bellizzi passed from this life to the next life on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was loved and will be dearly missed by her family and friends, her home church, and the Altus community.
Born on September 25, 1934, in San Angelo, Texas, Joy was the daughter of H.C. and Delpha Harkey Davis. She graduated from high school in...
Elmetric Hancock
May 31, 2026
Elmetric (Tilmon) Hancock, affectionately known to many as "Moms," was born on January 23, 1934, in Perry, Oklahoma, to Joseph and Clello (Knight) Tilmon. She was raised in Perry and graduated from Blaine High School with the Class of 1952. The following year, she met the love of her life, Eneth Hancock, and the two were united in marriage two...
Robert Kent McGill
May 28, 2026
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” — John 15:13. That scripture perfectly captures the life and character of Robert Kent “Bob” McGill.
Affectionately known as Bob, he was born on October 22, 1954, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, to William Fredrick and Eva Marie (Pesi) McGill. From a young age, Bob possessed a natural instinct...
Denise Ross
May 26, 2026
Virginia Denise Ross, 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Oklahoma City on the morning of Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She is now free of earthy burdens and rides on where the mountains meet the sky and love never fades. Services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29th, in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Dave Wallace officiating....
Arthur Pitts, Jr.
May 13, 2026
Arthur Pitts, Jr. was born on June 12, 1961, in Amarillo. He was raised in Altus and attended Altus High School, graduating with the Class of 1979.
Arthur enjoyed every aspect of life and never missed an opportunity to make memories with the people he loved. He spent countless hours in the kitchen and around the barbecue, preparing delicious meals for...
Gregory Dean Johnson
May 8, 2026
Gregory Dean Johnson was born on January 18, 1951, in Dodge City, Kansas to John Johnson and Elnor (Cross) Johnson. He was raised in Dodge City and graduated with the Class of 1969. Just weeks before graduation, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Sue Troxel, and together they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage. Their union was blessed...
Olga Lidia Julian De Valdez
May 4, 2026
Olga Lidia (Carrillo) Julian De Valdez went to her Heavenly home on May 4, 2026. She was born on August 7, 1975, in Mexico City, Mexico, to Fernando Julian-Arroyo and Maria Antonieta Carrillo De Julian. Olga attended Altus High School, where she proudly graduated, and later continued her education at Western Oklahoma State College, earning her associate’s degree.
In 2005, Olga...
Karan Sue Garrett
May 1, 2026
Karan Sue Smith Garrett was made whole on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Altus, OK surrounded by those who loved her most.
Karan Sue Smith Garrett was born on March 8, 1940, in Collingsworth County, Texas to Orville Alfred Smith and Jewel Katherine Skaggs Smith. Karan and her family spent a little time in Arkansas before settling in Hereford, Texas. Karan...
Jerry Lee Hamersley
Apr 30, 2026
To his children he was Daddy, to his grandkids he was Papa, and to old friends he was Beau James. No matter who he was to you, to know Jerry Lee Hamersley was to love him. A devoted husband, loving father, and compassionate friend, Jerry left this earth on April 30, 2026, surrounded by the family he cherished so deeply.
He...
Denise Marie Price
Apr 20, 2026
Denise Marie (Layman) Price was born on December 27, 1967, in Dimmitt, Texas, to James and Bernice (Bartels) Layman. In 1975, Denise and her family made their way to Altus from Hereford, Texas, where she would put down roots and build a life filled with quiet creativity and love for those around her.
Denise found joy in life’s simple, meaningful moments....
Barbara Kay Cimino
Apr 13, 2026
Barbara Kay (Hatton) Cimino was born on September 7, 1942, in Altus, Oklahoma to Carl N. and Iva Ola (Drury) Hatton. She was raised in Altus, where she attended school and proudly graduated from Altus High School.
In 1969, she made the move to Fort Worth, Texas, where she owned Stewart’s Florists. She later managed H.S. Floral that supplied flowers for...
Larry Dale Taylor
Apr 10, 2026
Larry Dale Taylor, widely known as “Coach,” passed away on April 10, 2026.
Larry was born on September 22, 1949, in Hollis, Oklahoma, to Dale and Jean Taylor. He graduated from Hollis High School in 1967, where he was a multi-sport letterman and developed a lifelong love of athletics. Larry continued his education at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, graduating in 1971...
Herbert Eugene Ford
Apr 10, 2026
Herbert Eugene Ford was born to Lester and Elizabeth (Whitaker) Ford on October 25, 1946, in Kilgore, Texas. One of three boys, he was known simply as “Gene” from an early age—a name that stuck as easily as his lifelong love for tinkering. He could always be found taking things apart and putting them back together, a curiosity and skill...
Galen Dean Garrett
Apr 8, 2026
Galen Dean Garrett passed from this earth on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Integris Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 89.
Galen “Dean” Garrett was born on April 1, 1937, in Deaf Smith County Texas to William “Bill” Hezikiah Garrett and Mary Ida Jackson Garrett. Dean started life on a farm six miles southeast of Friona, Texas. From there...
Rayla Rose Resto
Apr 1, 2026
Rayla Rose Resto was born on March 1, 2024, to Victor and Kristen (Lara) Resto. She passed from this life on April 1, 2026—leaving behind a love far greater than her time here.
She was a spark of joy, a free and vibrant spirit, as wild and beautiful as her long, flowing curls. Rayla moved through life with laughter in her...
Phyllis Joyce Adams
Mar 17, 2026
Phyllis Joyce Adams, a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with her beloved husband, Bud, faithfully by her side—just as he had been throughout their life together.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:00...
Helen Ruth Weldon
Mar 17, 2026
Helen Ruth Weldon lived a full and well-served life - many times through a tasty treat or a warm, hearty meal – and a life with a full quiver. She passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the age of 93.
The family will formally greet friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday,...
Lois C. Reynolds
Mar 14, 2026
Lois C. Reynolds was born on July 20, 1939, in Chilhowie, Virginia, to George and Greathel (Osborne) Combs. She attended Bel Air High School in Maryland, graduating from the Class of 1957. On November 1, 1957, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Reynolds, whom she lovingly endeared as “Kenny”, at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Churchville, Maryland. Their...
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