James Henry Bennett Jr., 1949 - 2020

James Henry Bennett Jr. was born Nov. 19, 1949, to James Henry and Artie Mae Bennett in Okemah He departed this life Dec. 22, 2020, at the age of 71. He graduated from Bristow High School. He then went to Okmulgee where he got his start rebuilding classic cars.

Roy Lee Hilburn, 1939 - 2020

Roy Lee Hilburn was born Feb. 14, 1939, to William and Alta Hilburn in Mountain View, Oklahoma. He departed this life Dec. 19, 2020 at the age of 89 years, 10 months and five days. Roy attended school in Prague, Oklahoma where he spent most of his childhood. Jan.

Rosabelle “Rose” Heatherly, 1927 - 2020

Rosabelle “Rose” Heatherly passed away quietly Dec. 22, 2020, surrounded by her family. She leaves a legacy of love and joy that cannot be filled. Rose loved life and Rose loved people. She never met a stranger and people instantly became her best friend. Rosabelle was born Sept.

Roy Lee Hilburn, 1939 - 2020

Roy Lee Hilburn was born Feb. 14, 1939, to William and Alta Hilburn in Mountain View, Oklahoma. He departed this life Dec. 19, 2020, at the age of 89 years, 10 months and fie days. Roy attended school in Prague, where he spent most of his childhood. Jan.

Julian Avell Rose Cole, 1992 - 2020

Julian Avell Rose Cole was born Aug. 26, 1992, in Claremore. He departed this life Dec. 15, 2020, at the age 28 years, three months and 19 days. Julian spent his early childhood in the Bristow area and later moved to Glenpool where he would finish school, graduating in 2011.

James Michael Bowen, 1979 - 2020

James Michael Bowen, 41, of Bristow, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13 at OU Medical Center in Edmond. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Jimmy was born in Bristow to Michael and Joyce Bowen on Nov. 15, 1979. He attended Bristow Public Schools before working at Kwikset.

Martha Jean Bookout, 1931 - 2020

Our loving mom, Martha Jean Bookout was born June 9, 1931, to Emmitt and Letha Moody in Verden, Oklahoma. She departed this life Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at her home in Depew at the age of 89 years, six months and one day. On Sept.

Dr. Frank Deuel Chapman, 1934 - 2020

Dr. Frank Deuel Chapman, 86, of Bristow passed from this life on Dec.13, 2020, at his home. Frank was born on Jan. 26, 1934, in Cleveland, Oklahoma. He was the son of Hugh Moody and Thelma Jean (Deuel) Chapman. Frank grew up and attended school in Cleveland graduating with the Class of 1952.

Muriel Lee Starns, 1954 - 2020

Muriel Lee Starns was born July 5, 1954, to Elmer and Dona Starns in Bristow. He departed this life Dec. 2, 2020, at the age of 66 years, four months, and 27 days. Merel, as known by everyone, was a 1973 graduate of Depew High School and remained a lifetime Depew/Bristow area resident.

Dortha Irene (Willis) Staughan, 1938 - 2020

Dortha Irene (Willis) Staughan was born on Feb. 12, 1938, to Ermal and Grover Willis in Tahlequah. She departed this life on Dec. 4, 2020, at the age of 82 years, nine months and 22 days. She was known by most friends as Pat. She was a resident of Tulsa and a graduate of Westville High School.