Edward Eugene “Gene” McGuire

May 13, 1942 - December 28, 2022 Edward Eugene “Gene” McGuire was born May 13, 1942, to Marsh “Pid” and Jessie McGuire in Bristow. He departed this life on Dec. 28, 2022, at the age of 80. On March 11, 1961, he married the love of his life, Barbara Duke. To this union were born five children.

James “Frog” Dale Anderson

August 11, 1957 - December 28, 2022 James “Frog” Dale Anderson was born August 11, 1957, to Daniel Mark and Dorothy Joyce Anderson in Stroud, Oklahoma. He departed this life December 28, 2022, at the age of 65. He had spent his life in the Bristow area.

Myra Lynn (Faith) Fadely

Myra Lynn (Faith) Fadely was born June 6, 1936, to Carl Truman and Cloie Minerva Faith in West Point, Arkansas. She departed this life Dec. 21, 2022, at the age of 86.

What If Jesus Hadn’t Been Born?

In the classic Jimmy Stewart Christmas movie It’s A Wonderful Life, he plays George Bailey, a man who is thrown back into the topsyturvy town where he grew up. An angel showed him how different Bedford Falls would be if he’d never been born.

Charles Alan Taylor

Charles Alan Taylor, 73 was unexpectedly called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Nov. 19, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas. Chuck was born and raised in Oklahoma and was a proud member of the Cherokee nation.

Bobbie Lee Greenleaf

Bobbie Lee Greenleaf was born May 21, 1934, to Ira and Leona Gould in Depew, Oklahoma. She departed this life Dec. 14, 2022, at the age of 88. She was united in marriage to Dearl “Tom” Greenleaf Oct. 3, 1949. From this union were born two daughters, Sherald and Leona.

Charles David Branscum

November 12, 1948 - December 12, 2022   Dalley Turner and husband Kevin; one son, Will Branscum and wife Robin; three brothers, Ranny Branscum and wife Linda, Lew Branscum and wife Trina, Todd Branscum and wife Jean; five grandchildren, Marley Branscum, Gentry Branscum, Penelope Branscum, Dylan...

Audie Joe Murphy

September 23, 1956 - December 8, 2022 Audie Joe Murphy was born Sept. 23, 1956 to Alice and Mancel Murphy in Tacoma, Washington. He departed this life Dec. 8, 2022, at the age of 66 years. Jody, as known by all, was a Bristow resident nearly all his life.

Louie Leon Launius

August 5, 1946 - December 9, 2022 Louie Leon Launius was born Aug. 5, 1946, to Louie and Dovie Launius, in Bristow. He departed this life Dec. 9, 2022 at the age of 76 years. Leon was a 1965 graduate of Bristow High School. Leon Launius and Joyce Ashworth were united in marriage Aug.

William Ray Butts

March 8, 1964 - November 22, 2022 Bill was born in Bristow, on March 8, 1964 to Jerry Eugene Butts and Sharon (Childress) Butts. He passed from this life suddenly in Tulsa on Nov. 22, 2022 at the age of 58 years, eight months,and14days. Bill was raised and educated in the Gypsy and Depew area.