Obituaries

Franklin Gene VanOrsdol, 1944 -2021

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Wednesday, March 17, 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

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Wednesday, March 17, 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

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Wednesday, March 17, 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

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Wednesday, March 10, 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

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Wednesday, March 10, 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.

Mary Delores Stokes, 1942 - 2021

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Mary Delores Stokes was born May 21, 1942, to Jewel Theodore and Mary Ellen Kathryn Bryant in Dos Palos, California. She departed this life March 1, 2021, at the age of 78. Dee spent her youth in California before moving to Depew. On Dec.

Leece Deeringwater, 1987 - 2021

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Leece Jane Deerinwater was born Nov. 21, 1987 to Lisa Ann Deerinwater and James Golden in Ada. She departed this life March 07, 2021, at the age of 33 years, three months and 14 days. Though Leece graduated from Tulsa Public Schools she was a lifelong Bristow resident.

Ethel Jean Runt, 1924 - 2021

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Ethel Jean Runt was born July 18, 1924 to George Joseph and Ruth Lillian Savage in Larimer, Pennsylvania. She departed this life February 16, 2021 at the age of 96. After graduating high school, she served her country in the army cadet nurse core during World War II.

Sandra Kay Azlin, 1957 - 2021

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Sandra Kay Azlin was born May 30, 1957, to William “Lem” and Pearl Azlin in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She departed this life Feb. 1, 2021, at the age of 63. She graduated from Seminole High School. She had been a Bristow resident since 1984.

Bobby Lee Lloyd Sr., 1933 - 20

Bobby Lee Lloyd Sr., 1933 - 2021

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Bobby Lee Lloyd Sr. was born Sept. 27, 1933, to Clyde and Mabel Lloyd in Marshall, Oklahoma. He passed peacefully on Feb. 16, 2021, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Wise in 1955 in Miami, Oklahoma.

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