Father’s Day is next week, so I want to give tribute to our fathers, those alive and those deceased. The unfortunate thing about this topic is that I spent a lot of time this week remembering my best friend and my hero—my father. He went home to be with the Lord 16 years ago February 29.
Madelyn WheelerSeptember 8, 1929 - June 6, 2024Nadean Madelyn Wheeler was born September 8, 1929, to Lloyd and Daisey King.She departed this life June 6, 2024, at the age of 94.She attended Olive Schools and graduated with the class of 1947.
July 13, 1933 - June 6, 2024Jo Ann Young was born July 13, 1933 to Jesse and Evelyn Couffer in Hominy. She departed this life June 6, 2024 at the age of 90 years.Jo Ann grew up in the Bristow area graduating from Bristow High School.Jo Ann and James Young were married January 17, 1959.
January 20. 1938 - May 26, 2024Beverly Elizabeth Dobbs passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, on the family farm in Depew. She was 86 years old. Born to Bill and Lela Fine on Jan. 20, 1938, in Niotaze, Kansas.
July 24, 1961- May 25, 2024Virgil Colegrove was born July 24, 1961 to Melvin Colegrove and Esterlene R. Smallwood in Norfolk,Virginia. He departed this life May 25, 2024 at the age of 62.Soon after birth Virgil’s family made their way to Bristow where he remained a lifelong citizen.
January 3, 1941- June 1, 2024Elmer Lee Weaver was born Jan. 3, 1941, to Eugene and Janie Weaver in San Angelo, Texas. He departed this life June 1, 2024, at the age of 83 years.Lee attended school in Tulsa at Will Rogers High School. Feb. 4, 1959, Lee enlisted with the United States Air Force.