Ross Lee Kendall

June 3, 1966 - September 7, 2023 Ross Lee Kendall was born June 3, 1966 to James and Sandra Kendall in Pittsburg, California. He departed this life Sept. 7, 2023 at the age of 57 years. Ross became a Bristow area resident in 2019.

Wayne Merrel Cox

Wayne Merrel Cox was born at home Oct. 1, 1940, to Celia Jane and Merrel Henry Cox in rural Big Rapids, Michigan. He passed from grace into Glory in the early morning hours of Aug. 30, 2023, at the age of 82. Wayne married his lifelong bride Bonnie Bongard on Dec. 6, 1958.

Erma Jean Lewis

September 7, 1932 - August 26, 2023 Services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the First Baptist Church South, in Beggs, at 11 a.m. A full obituary will follow in the September 7 issue of the Bristow News.

Robert Russell Pearman Jr.

December 21, 1937 - August 26, 2023 Robert Russell Pearman Jr. was born Dec. 21, 1937, to Robert Russell Pearman Sr. and Vera (Purvis) Pearman near Milfay. He departed this life Aug.26,2023 at the age of 85. He graduated from Milfay High School in 1956. On May 11, 1957 Robert Pearman Jr.

Juanita Grant

Juanita Grant, 90, of Bristow, Oklahoma, left this life on August 17, 2023 to be reunited with her beloved husband, family and friends who preceded her. Born in Hollis, Oklahoma on November 16, 1932, to William T.

Why Does Age Matter?

Do you sometimes become frustrated with young people? You have possibly made foolish choices when you were younger, and regret it now. You probably know that lives are seriously changed when logic is abandoned before destructive behavior. There was a teenage boy whose job was detailing vehicles.

Brenda Lorene Martin

Brenda Lorene Martin, 70, was greeted in the loving arms of our Lord on Aug. 11, 2023. Brenda was born on July 22, 1953 to Lorene and Marvin White, the middle of three children. Brenda met the love of her life, Clyde Martin, and married her high school sweetheart on July 23, 1971.

Ronald “Ron” Earl Griffin,

July 7, 1945 - August 8, 2023 Ronald “Ron” Earl Griffin, age 78, of Stillwater, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel.

Imogene Thompson Ledgerwood

Imogene Thompson Ledgerwood was born on Feb. 28,1944 and departed this life on Aug. 2, 2023. Jean was born to Emery and Alice (Jones) Thompson. Jean has lived most of her life around the Creek/Lincoln County area.

Adrain Marie Taylor

Adrain Marie Taylor was born Oct. 15, 1962, to Gus White and Lavanda (King) Benson in Bristow. She departed this life July 27, 2023, at the age of 60. She grew up in Bristow and graduated from Bristow High School in 1981. On Oct.28, 2000, Adrain Benson was united in marriage with Donald W.