Marvin Dee Willis, 1936 -2021

Marvin Dee Willis was born May 23, 1936, to Grover and Ermal Willis in Tahlequah. He departed this life April 3, 2021, at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 11 days. Marvin was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. He graduated from Westville High School. On Sept.

Kevin Lenard Hart

Kevin Lenard Hart was born March 6, 1963, to Earl and Arvealen Hart in Bristow.. He departed this life March 23, 2021, at the age of 58 years and 17 days. Kevin was a lifelong Bristow area resident. He attended Bristow Public Schools and was a proud graduating alum.

Alvin C. Ailey, 1938 -2021

Alvin C. Ailey was born Aug. 16, 1938, to Alvin Louis and Eula Crystal Ailey in Milfay. He departed this life March 16, 2021, at the age of 82. He graduated from Milfay Public Schools. On Aug. 19, 1960, Alvin Ailey and Margaret Mae Brown were united in marriage.

Kerr Charrith Laskey, 1950 -2021

Kerr Charrith Laskey was born Jan. 19, 1950, to Sam Laskey Sr and Lougenia (Tillman) Laskey, in Bristow. He departed this life March 15, 2021, at the age of 71 years, one month and 24 days. Kerr was a 1969 graduate of Bristow High School. He was a long-time area mechanic employed with Bolin Ford.

Christopher Elliott Haikey, 1984 -2021

Christopher Elliott Haikey was born Dec. 17, 1984 to Ellis Riley Jr. and Gladys (Bigpond) Haikey in Claremore. He departed this life March 16, 2021, at the age of 36. After graduating from high school, he traveled around to many cities never placing roots down at one place.

Franklin Gene VanOrsdol, 1944 -2021

Franklin Gene VanOrsdol was born Sept. 19, 1944, in Bristow, to Glen and Judy VanOrsdol and entered into eternity with his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 15, 2021, at his home in Bristow. He was 76 years old. On Aug. 15, 1968, Gene VanOrsdol married Sharon Brown in Gypsy.

Fred William Shields, 1950 -2021

Fred William Shields passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by family. Born on Jan. 8, 1950 in Stroud, Fred was 71 years old. Fred was one of 11 children of Ralph and Winfred G. (Thomas) Shields. He was a 1968 graduate of Stroud High School.

Ricky "Rounder" Joe Clayton, 1968 - 2021

Graveside services for Mr. Ricky "Rounder" Joe Clayton, 52, of Davis is scheduled for 4:00 PM Friday March 12, 2021 at Hewitt Cemetery with Rev. Raymond Norton officiating. Services are under the care and direction of Alexander Gray Funeral Home of Wilson. Ricky was born Dec.

Gloria Ellen Chapman, 1933 - 2021

Gloria Ellen Chapman, 87, of Bristow, passed away peacefully from this life on Feb. 28, 2021, at her home. Gloria was born on July 10, 1933, in Cleveland, Oklahoma, the daughter of Forrest and Billie (Griggs) Mahan.

Marjorie "Jean" Jacobs 1936 - 2021

Marjorie "Jean" Jacobs was born in Bristow, on May 26, 1936. She went on to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 14, 2021, at the age of 84. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Della Williams, her husband, Clyde Jacobs, her son, Mark Jacobs, and two sisters.