County Times

09/10/2026

Dennis Willcox, 78, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Cache Cemetery.

Burial will be under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Dennis was born on July 29, 1948 to Meade and Bertha (Eaton) Willcox.

Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Linda Blake on January 20, 1968. To this union three beautiful children were born: Tommy Willcox, Kelly Willcox and Michelle Willcox.

Dennis was an avid fisherman and hunter. He always looked forward to fishing and hunting seasons. He owned and operated Willcox’s Bait Shop, south of Cache. Dennis worked at Fort Sill, and Altus Air Force Base as a Quality Control Inspector and was also a Housing Inspector for the City of Cache.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Linda Willcox, of the home, his sons, Tommy Willcox (Lena), Kelly Willcox (Shannon) and daughter, Michelle Hoffman (Kirk), grandchildren, Kauy Willcox (Natalea), Andee Willcox, Jordan Mihecoby, Kade Wilcox, Tanner Wilcox, Devon Willcox (Samantha), Maddie Hoffman, Nick Hoffman, great grandson, Trickett Wilcox, and sister, Dena Loyd.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Meade and Bertha Willcox, sisters, Jesse West, Bonnie Mitchell, Leona Locke and Mary Reynolds, brothers, Tommy Willcox and Paul Willcox.

A special thank you to his long-time friends for their love and support during his illness; Joe Bill Runyon, Ronald Lee Watts, and Ricky Roach; Good Shepherd Hospice for all of their care and love ; and his special nurse, Carol Parks.

09/09/2026

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09/08/2026

From Reesie's Relics
413 W C Ave,, Cache
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to announce that after approximately 12 years, I have made the decision to retire. I have thoroughly enjoyed hunting and picking through estate sales and auctions to bring you my treasures. Over the years I have been able to find the beauty in eclectic pieces and share them with you at my store. I have loved being able to bring back memories to each of you and hear the wonderful stories.
The dates of my first sale are:
Wednesday, September 16th 3pm-6pm
Thursday, September 17th 10AM-5PM
Friday, September 18th 10AM-5PM
Saturday, September 19th 10AM-2PM
Everything in the store will be discounted off of already low prices!! Discounts will be posted during the day of the sale. There truly is something for everyone.
I will not be allowing any pre-sale discounts!
Some brands of the treasures that I have at the store is:
Vintage Pirex
Vintage Fiesta Ware
Vintage Fire King
Vintage Uranium Glass
Vintage Avon Ruby Red Dishes
Vintage Frankoma
Vintage Hot Wheels
Vintage Cigarette Lighters and To***co Holders
Vintage Tools
Vintage Toys
Vintage Beaded Shawls
Vintage Quilts
Vintage Cast Iron
Vintage Pendleton Blankets
Vintage Solid Wood Vanity, Desk, Dressers, Dining Buffet and so much more.
There really is just to much to list. This is a sale that you do not want to miss!

09/08/2026

How cool!

Here’s a photograph of Frank James working on his farm, about 2.5 miles northeast of Fletcher, Oklahoma. The date and photographer are unknown.

It’s fascinating to look at this photo and wonder what must have gone through his mind during those later years. Frank outlived his younger brother Jesse by 33 years, leaving behind the violence and notoriety of their outlaw days for a much quieter life.

Imagine the memories he carried with him while working this Oklahoma soil.

09/07/2026

SH-36 closed near US-70 near Grandfield, Tillman Co. Tuesday, September 8th

SH-36 will be closed between US-70 and E1870 Rd. at 7 a.m. Tuesday through winter 2027 for bridge replacements over Little Deep Red Creek and an unnamed creek.

Northbound traffic will detour using US-70 west to SH-54, north to SH-5 then east to SH-36.

Southbound traffic will detour using SH-5, west to SH-54, south to US-70 and east to SH-36.

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission awarded the $3.2 million contract for this project to K&R Builder, Inc. out of Oklahoma City in March 2026.

Send a message to learn more