Joe Howard

August 24, 1944 - June 18, 2023 Joe Howard was born Aug. 24, 1944, to Jack and Jessie Howard in Bristow. He departed this life June 18, 2023, at the age of 78. He graduated from Bristow High School in 1962 then attended Oklahoma State Tech in Okmulgee. On Aug.

Priscilla Katrice Morris

March 9, 1983 - June 4, 2023 Priscilla Katrice Morris was born March 9, 1983 to Patricia Morris and Rudolph Flemings in Chicago, Illinois. As an infant, she moved to Depew, with her mother. She attended Depew Public Schools where she played basketball.

Davey Dee Johnston

August 29, 1961 - June 2, 2023 Davey Dee Johnston was born August 29, 1961, to Loyd and Hazel Johnston in Hugo, Oklahoma. He departed this life June 2, 2023, at the age of 61. He was a welder by trade. Davey was creative and was always making things with his hands.

Doye Dwayne Holderfield

January 19, 1937 - June 3, 2023 Doye Dwayne Holderfield was born January 19, 1937, to Joseph and Nola Holderfield near Depew. He departed this life June 3, 2023, at the age of 86. He attended Bristow Public Schools.

Patty (Been) Bledsoe Boerstler

July 11, 1931 - May 31, 2023 Patty (Been) Bledsoe Boerstler was born July 11, 1931, to Everett Been and Mary Curry Been in Welty. She departed this life May 31, 2023, at the age of 91. She was a graduate of Mason High School in Mason, Oklahoma, and later met and married Bill Bledsoe in 1953.

James Samuel Ledgerwood

March 27, 1943 - May 31, 2023 James Samuel Ledgerwood was born on March 7, 1943 and departed this life on May 31, 2023. James was born to Henry and Ida (Woods) Ledgerwood. James has lived most of his life around the Creek/Lincoln County area.

Yvonne Ylonen

November 12, 1948 - May 11, 2023 Yvonne Ylonen was born Nov. 12, 1948 to John and Clara Dutze in Chicago, Illinois. She departed this life May 11, 2023 at the age of 74 years, five months and 29 days. She had been a resident of Bristow for six years.

Ronnie Eddie Miller

June 12, 1954 - May 4, 2023 Ronnie Eddie Miller was born June 12, 1954, to Wayne and Lillian Miller in Claremore. He departed this life May 4, 2023, in Tulsa, at the age of 68 years.

Shannon Duane Hilburn

January 28, 1979 - May 11, 2023 Shannon Duane Hilburn was born Jan. 28, 1979, to Steven and Teresa Hilburn in Sapulpa. He departed this life May 11, 2023 at the age of 44 years.

William Paul Elias

September 7, 1940 - April 24, 2023 William Paul Elias, 82 of Longview Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday April 24, 2023. Bill was born on Sept. 7, 1940 in Tulsa to John and Pauline Elias. The loss of Bill will have a profound impact on many.