Leola Proctor Roebuck

Leola Proctor Roebuck was born Feb. 24, 1920, in rural Arkansas to Charley and Claudie (Fobbs) Guess. The family found their home in Little Rock, Arkansas later to move to the Oklahoma communities of Oktaha, Haskell and Taft.

Marozetta Evans

On Aug. 21, 1942, an adorable baby girl was born to Sadalia Carr and Jim Evans Sr. in Beggs. She grew up and attended school in Beggs. Marozetta gave her life to Christ at an early age. She fellowshipped at Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church in Beggs.

Rick Taylor

Rick Taylor, 75, of Tulsa, died on Oct. 6, 2021. He was born on Feb. 18, 1946, in Fairfax, to Richard Eugene and Wanda Paula (Henry) Taylor. Rick served in the U.S. Navy, assigned to Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, and worked as a logistics truck driver for 22 years.

Sequoria Lee “Corie” Nestlerode

Sequoria Lee “Corie” Nestlerode was born June 18, 1973, to Larry and Judy Nestlerode in Denton, Texas. She departed this life Oct. 16, 2021 at the age of 48 years. Corie was a 30 plus year resident of the Bristow area who seen the beauty of every circumstance. She was devoted mother.

Thomas Lee McCarty

Thomas Lee McCarty was born, Sept. 11, 1952, to Robert and Sadie McCarty, in Tulsa. He departed this life Oct. 9, 2021, at the age of 69 years. Tom moved to Bristow with his family while in elementary school. He was a 1970 graduate of Bristow High School.

Joy Ann Hamilton

Joy Ann Hamilton was born March 21, 1964, to Francis James and Romalee (Goodrich) Roberts in Elmira, New York. She departed this life Oct. 14, 2021, at the age of 57. She was united in marriage to Harvey Hamilton and from this union were born three children, Nathan, Sabrina, and Emily.

Elfrieda Eliza “Toni” (Hartis) Shoopman

Elfrieda Eliza (Hartis) Shoopman was born on May 2, 1947, to William Vern Hartis and Loma Cook Hartis in Waxhaw, North Carolina. She departed this life on Sept. 17, 2021. Elfrieda was a loving wife and a mother of three daughters. She was an ordained minister and loved going to church.

Thomas “Tom” McCarty

A Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Hutchins-Maples Matherly Funeral Chapel. A full obituary will be published in next week’s edition of the Bristow News.

Alexander Hernandez Rodriguez

Alexander Hernandez Rodriguez was born April 24, 1940 to Juan and Katalina Rodriguez in Granger, Texas. He departed this life Oct. 6, 2021, at the age of 81 years. Alex Rodriguez and Christine Wells were united in marriage Nov. 10, 1966, in California. They raised three children.

Darren Eugene Odell

Darren Eugene Odell was born April 23, 1965, to Ed and Kay Odell, in Tulsa. He departed this life Sept. 29, 2021, at the age of 56. He was a 1983 graduate of Bristow High School. On Dec. 2, 2013, he united in marriage with Becky Bookout. Darren was a co-owner of Odell Brothers’ Construction.