Bobby Eugene (Bob) McMurtry

November 24, 1930, - June 5, 2024On June 25, 2024, at the ripe old age of 93, Bobby Eugene (Bob) McMurtry, also, lovingly known as Papa Murtry, took the hand of Jesus, walked over and climbed up on his old, red Massey Ferguson tractor, after he jump-started it with a screwdriver, listened, and...

Daniel Ray Parkhurst

December 16, 1937 - June 20, 2024Daniel Ray Parkhurst, born Dec. 16, 1937, in Bristow, passed away on June 20, 2024, in Midland, Texas.

Richard Lane “ Dick” Chapman

Richard Lane “Dick” Chapman was born on Jan. 11, 1953, to Edwin and Lois Elliott Chapman in Bristow. He went to his heavenly father on June 7, 2024, at his home in Bristow.

Death Notice

Robert “Lee” Hawkins, 84, Maintenance, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 in Bristow, OK. Service is Pending. Moore’s Southlawn 918-663-2233

From the Pastor’s Desk

Father’s Day is next week, so I want to give tribute to our fathers, those alive and those deceased. The unfortunate thing about this topic is that I spent a lot of time this week remembering my best friend and my hero—my father. He went home to be with the Lord 16 years ago February 29.

Betty Ruth Keeling

March 11, 1936 - June 8, 2024Betty Ruth Keeling was born March 11, 1936, to John and Rosa Farmer in Olive. She departed this life June 8, 2024, at the age of 88 years surrounded by the ones she loved so deeply…her husband and her three children.God saw that she was tired and whispered to her...

Nadean Madelyn Wheeler

Madelyn WheelerSeptember 8, 1929 - June 6, 2024Nadean Madelyn Wheeler was born September 8, 1929, to Lloyd and Daisey King.She departed this life June 6, 2024, at the age of 94.She attended Olive Schools and graduated with the class of 1947.

Jo Ann Young

July 13, 1933 - June 6, 2024Jo Ann Young was born July 13, 1933 to Jesse and Evelyn Couffer in Hominy. She departed this life June 6, 2024 at the age of 90 years.Jo Ann grew up in the Bristow area graduating from Bristow High School.Jo Ann and James Young were married January 17, 1959.

Beverly Elizabeth Dobbs

January 20. 1938 - May 26, 2024Beverly Elizabeth Dobbs passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, on the family farm in Depew. She was 86 years old. Born to Bill and Lela Fine on Jan. 20, 1938, in Niotaze, Kansas. She was one of nine children.

Virgil Colegrove

July 24, 1961- May 25, 2024Virgil Colegrove was born July 24, 1961 to Melvin Colegrove and Esterlene R. Smallwood in Norfolk,Virginia. He departed this life May 25, 2024 at the age of 62.Soon after birth Virgil’s family made their way to Bristow where he remained a lifelong citizen.