Louise Hight Cain, 1940-2025

Aug 1, 2025

Louise Hight Cain, the former owner and publisher of the Atoka (Oklahoma) County Times, died July 4, 2025. She was 84.

Cain was born December 2, 1940. She graduated from Atoka High School in 1958. She married Foster Frederick Cain in 1976. The couple was married for 28 years before his death in 2004.

Their marriage marked a powerful partnership. Foster, a professional newspaperman, continued a family tradition of publishing that spanned four generations. Foster moved to Atoka and purchased the Atoka County Times in 1972. Together, Louise and Foster became the driving force behind the newspaper.

Louise served as publisher for many years, overseeing the production of more than 2,500 issues before retiring in 2023. When not working, she enjoyed friends and family. She was a longtime member of the Atoka First Baptist Church, where she previously served as a Sunday school teacher. She was also a member of the Oklahoma Good Sam’s Club, serving as the club’s president in 1997.

Louise is survived by her son, Mark Dale Cain, three grandchildren and one great-grandson.