Obituaries

Roosevelt Walker

Roosevelt Walker

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.

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

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.
John Ray Dunigan

John Ray Dunigan

John Ray Dunigan

John Ray Dunigan was born Feb. 9, 1946, to Clarence and Ada Bell Dunigan in Cove, Arkansas. He departed this life May 21, 2022, at the age of 76 years, three months and 12 days.
Shirley Jane Holderfield

Shirley Jane Holderfield

Shirley Jane Holderfield

Shirley Jane Holderfield, daughter of the late Jay Bud and Nola Lee Armitage was born July 13, 1937 in Bristow. She entered into rest on May 20, 2022 at 10:38 a.m. at the age of 84 years, 10 month and seven days.
Billy Gene Stubblefield

Billy Gene Stubblefield

Billy Gene Stubblefield

Billy Gene Stubblefield was born Sept. 18, 1929, to Samuel Cleveland and Verna Ruth Stubblefield in Bristow. He departed this life May 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 92. He served his country in the United States Army from Oct. 7, 1955, to Oct. 4, 1957.
Ted G. Howard

Ted G. Howard

Ted G. Howard

Ted G. Howard, former Fairfax, Oklahoma resident and businessman, passed peacefully Friday morning, May 20, 2022 with his daughter by his side in the Stillwater Creek Nursing Home where he had resided the last few years. He was 92 years young. Born in Oilton, on Jan.
Rosa Jean Baker

Rosa Jean Baker

Rosa Jean Baker

Rosa Jean Baker was born Feb. 8, 1933, to Earl Henry and Purly May Burgett in Slick. She departed this life May 15, 2022, at the age of 89. She graduated from Slick High School and later attended Central Area Vo-Tech where she received her nursing certificate. She retired after 32 years of nursing.