Ronald Keith Tiernan

Ronald Keith Tiernan, 89, of Tulsa passed away June 13, 2022, peacefully sitting in his favorite chair in the home of one of his children, in Tulsa Ron, as he was known to all his friends (“Papa” to his grandchildren) was born in Bristow to Keith M. Tiernan and Frances A. Tiernan.

Jerome Wesley Humphries

Jerome Wesley Humphries was born Nov. 7, 1932, to Gerald Earl and Gladys Dorothy Humphries in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Amy Sue Barnett

Amy Sue Barnett was born Oct. 18, 1933 to Ira and Hazel Tallent in Newby. She departed this life June 8, 2022 at the age of 88 years, seven months and 21 days. Amy Sue was a 1951 graduate of Bristow High School.

Jimmy Duane Joyce

Jimmy Duane Joyce was born to Roger D. and Wanda M. (Watson) Joyce on June 19, 1958 in Hartshorne, OK. At only nine months old, Jimmy was the single survivor of a cartrain accident that took the lives of both parents, as well as his grandmother, Pearl Williams and aunt, Roberta Williams, of Bristow.

Bill Rogers

Billy Joe Rogers was born June 6, 1941, to Fred and Jo Ann Rogers in Bristow. He departed this life May 28, 2022, at the age of 80. He attended Bristow Public Schools graduating in 1959. He served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1963 to 1965.

Roosevelt Walker

On Jan. 30, 1935, a handsome baby boy was born to Sedalia Carr and Cleveland Walker, in Beggs. Roosevelt grew up in Beggs. He started working at a young age and developed a very strong work ethic over the years.

Carl “C.J.” Clay West Jr.

Carl “C.J.” Clay West Jr. was born April 16, 1977, to Carl abdBarbara (Taryole) west in Tahlequah, and left this life on May 22, 2022 in Tulsa.

Donivee Janet Launius Chaney

Donivee Janet Launius Chaney was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a devoted Christian during her nearly 85 years of life. She passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, May 23, 2022. She had a long life that was full of love of family.

Bill Rogers

Bill Rogers, was born June 6, 1941 and passed away May 28, 2022. Graduate of Bristow High School in 1959. Services are scheduled for 2:00pm, Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Bristow Free Will Baptist Church. Services are under the direction of Hutchins Maples Matherly Funeral Home.

What’s In A Name?

When you hear the name Steve Jobs, what comes to mind? How about Thomas Edison? What do you think about? Now, try this one! When you hear the name Adolph —— (you probably already know how to fill in that blank). Names mean more to us than we sometimes realize.