Obituaries

Danny Joe Col

Danny Joe Col

Danny Joe Collins

January 4, 1951 - February 18, 2026Danny Joe Collins, a devoted father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026.Danny was born on January 4, 1951, in Bristow, Oklahoma, and was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Nellie and John Collins.
Lindell Keith Berryhill Sr

Lindell Keith Berryhill Sr

Lindell Keith Berryhill Sr.

February 13, 1951 - February 14, 2026Lindell Keith Berryhill Sr. was born on Feb. 13, 1951, in Okmulgee, to Raymond and Eliza Berryhill. He passed away on Feb. 14, 2026, in Tulsa, at the age of 75.Lindell grew up in the Okmulgee and Preston communities and graduated from Preston High School in 1969.
Paula Jean Murphy

Paula Jean Murphy

Paula Jean Murphy

September 5, 1947 - February 16, 2026Paula Jean Troxel was born on September 26, 1947, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Robert “Bob” and Virginia Mae Troxel. She was the youngest of three beloved daughters, the “Troxel queens.” Paula passed away peacefully at her home in Bristow on Feb.
Sharon Kay Stafford

Sharon Kay Stafford

Sharon Kay Stafford

September 5, 1947 - January 24, 2026Sharon Kay Stafford was born Sept. 5, 1947, to Claude and Thelma Hardison in Bristow. She departed this life Jan. 24, 2026, at the age of 78.Sharon graduated from Bowlegs High School with the class of 1965.
Sandra Sue Nichols

Sandra Sue Nichols

Sandra Sue Nichols

December 5, 1945 - February 2, 2026Sandra Sue Nichols was born Dec. 5, 1945 to Mack and Ethel Rosson in Tulsa. She departed this life Feb. 2, 2026 at the age of 80 years.Sandra graduated Cushing High School with the class of 1963, where she was voted most popular student in her senior class.
Dale M. Patton

Dale M. Patton

Dale M. Patton

March 3, 1954 - January 18, 2026Dale M. Patton, age 71, of Independence, Kansas passed away Jan. 18, 2026.Dale was born in Tulsa, to Travis and Pauline Patton. He was a 1972 graduate of Bristow High School. He married Jo Ellen Bain in 1977. They had one daughter, Julie.
Darla Jane Holland

Darla Jane Holland

Darla Jane Holland

April 17, 1967 - January 18, 2026Darla Jane Holland was born on April 17, 1967, in Bristow,, to Billy Joe and Shirley Jane Holderfield. She passed away on Jan. 18, 2026, at the age of 58, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith.
Jerry Wayne Henderson

Jerry Wayne Henderson

Jerry Wayne Henderson

September 13, 1968 - January 17, 2026Jerry Wayne Henderson was born Sept. 13, 1968 to Jimmy and Laura Henderson in Bristow. He departed this life Jan. 17, 2026 at the age of 57 years.Jerry was a lifelong Bristow area resident. He attended Bristow public schools graduating with the Class of ’86.
Loyd Dayne Joslen

Loyd Dayne Joslen

Loyd Dayne Joslen

June 22, 1939 - January 10, 2026Loyd Dayne Joslen, a lifetime resident of Bristow, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Tulsa, at the age of 86.
Ruby Nadine Blythe

Ruby Nadine Blythe

Ruby Nadine Blythe

August 3, 1934 - January 5, 2026Ruby Nadine Blythe was born Aug. 3, 1934, to Walter and Louise Morris at Iron Post, Oklahoma. She went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 5, 2026, in the home, surrounded by her loving family.