Herman “Hank” Junior Poeling

Herman “Hank” Junior Poeling was born January 1, 1931, to Herman Joseph and Edna Augusta Poeling in Arcadia, Oklahoma. He was raised on the farm where he would learn the value of hard work. He later received his bachelor’s degree from Temple University.

Bruce C. Coleman

November 10, 1958 - February 11, 2024On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Bruce C. Coleman passed from this life and ascended to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Although he will be dearly missed, it is also time to celebrate a life well lived.

Lois Mae Leverett

April 18, 1936 - February 7, 2024 Lois Mae Leverett was born in Tahlequah, OK to Orlie and Mae Wade on April 18, 1936, in Tahlequah. She departed this life Feb. 7,2024,at the age of 87 in Cushing.

Ricky Allen (Buckshot) Edmondson

September12, 1961 - January 31, 2024 Ricky Allen (Buckshot) Edmondson was born to James Levi Edmondson, Sr., and Leah Ann Francis Edmondson on Sept. 12, 1961, in Henryetta. He departed this life Jan.

Bettie Laverne Blankenship

September 30, 1942 - December 30, 2023 A memorial service for Bristow resident, Bettie Blankenship, was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 in the Memorial Chapel of Michael’s Funeral Home of Bristow.

Pauline Marie Swaffar

March 28, 1941 - January 28, 2024 Pauline Marie Swaffar was born March 28, 1941, to Cecil and Grace (May) Bird in Bristow. She departed this life January 28, 2024, at the age of 82. Pauline spent her youth in Creek County. She worked at Miss Mary’s Daycare.

Newman Taryole

Newman Taryole was born on Jan. 1, 1934, to Winey Mae (Lowe) Taryole and Thomas (Nick) Taryole at the Taryole homeplace in Okemah. He left this life on Jan. 18, 2024 with family by his side in Tulsa. Newman and family celebrated his 90th birthday at home on New Years Day.

Foad Vincent Slyman

Foad Vincent Slyman was born Aug. 26, 1938, to David J. and Nellie Ann Joseph Slyman in Bristow. He departed this life Jan. 10, 2024, at the age of 85. Foad was baptized on Sept. 25, 1938, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He attended St.

Cindy L. Whitaker

Cindy L. Whitaker was born the daughter of Richard A. and Cora B. Drullinger in Tulsa, on July 26, 1946. She departed this life on Jan. 2, 2024 at the age of 77 years, five months, and 7 days, after an unexpected brief illness.

Bob Grant

Longtime resident and former Bristow Fire Chief Bob Grant passed peacefully from the earthside embrace of his children and grandchildren into the waiting arms of his beloved wife, Cheri, and cherished parents Alton and Juanita, after a brief but valiant battle with renal cancer on Dec.