Obituaries

Paul K. Tibbens

Paul K. Tibbens

Paul K. Tibbens

On Jan. 27 2022, Paul K. Tibbens passed from this life at 83 years young into eternal life. Paul resided in Sacramento County for 46 years, in Orangevale, California, with his wife Betty and their little dog Tippy.
Louis A. Mack

Louis A. Mack

Louis A. Mack

Louis A. Mack was born Feb. 21, 1950 to Curtis and Joanna Mack in Memphis, Tennessee. He departed this life on February 9, 2022 at the age of 71 years; having been a Bristow area resident the last 44 years.
Virgil Cleonne Russell

Virgil Cleonne Russell

Virgil Cleonne Russell

Virgil graduated from Big Spring High School in Big Spring, Texas in 1950. He attended Howard County Junior College where he was an outstanding athlete in basketball and track, holding several records. In 1950, he was drafted by the Navy and served until 1953.
Benjamin Franklin ( Jack) Lane

Benjamin Franklin ( Jack) Lane

Benjamin Franklin ( Jack) Lane

Benjamin Franklin (Jack) Lane, 83, of Depew, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in his home surrounded by family and friends. Jack was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Bristow, to the late Howard and Stella Coffey Lane. He was the third of four children. Carl, Mary Ellen, Jack and June.
Gary Edgar Smalley

Gary Edgar Smalley

Gary Edgar Smalley

Gary Edgar Smalley of Stroud, Oklahoma entered into eternal rest with Jesus on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at the age of 60 years. Gary was born on March 7, 1961, in Cushing to Edgar and Aleta (Walker) Smalley.
Wanda Elaine Sparks

Wanda Elaine Sparks

Wanda Elaine Sparks

Wanda Elaine Sparks was born April 13, 1937, in Bristow, to Robert and Hazel Cearley. She departed this life Feb. 2, 2022, at the age of 84 years. She graduated from Depew High School. On Dec. 20, 1957, Wanda Cearley and Jerry Sparks were united in marriage.
Janet McCoy

Janet McCoy

Janet McCoy

When we lose someone we love, we must not learn to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind. Janet McCoy left this earth on Jan. 30, 2022, with family by her side. We take solace in the face that she is no longer in pain, and that she was able to be with her son Robert again.
Ryan Matthew Ritchie

Ryan Matthew Ritchie

Ryan Matthew Ritchie

Ryan Matthew Ritchie was born Sept. 28, 1974, to Darold and Ruby Ritchie in Tulsa. He departed this life Feb. 6, 2022, at the age of 47 years. Ryan graduated from Bristow High School in 1993 and then attended Mid America Christian University and Tulsa Community College.

Rev. Joel Neal Blanton Sr.,

Rev. Joel Neal Blanton Sr., 96, of Logansport, passed away 2:20 am Sunday Jan. 30, 2022, at Blair Ridge Nursing Home in Peru, Indiana. He was born in Drumright, on Nov. 3, 1925, the son of the late Marcus and Lillian (Hubbard) Blanton. On Jan.
Sharon Elaine Daniels

Sharon Elaine Daniels

Sharon Elaine Daniels

Sharon Elaine Daniels was born Dec. 15, 1955, to Rollie and Aline McKenzie in Tulsa. She departed this life Jan. 25, 2022, at the age of 66 years. Sharon grew up attending Bristow schools and was a graduate of Bristow High School. She worked many years as in a business setting doing clerical work.