Hillis Lorn Ailey was born May 19, 1940 to Alvin and Eula Ailey in Milfay, Oklahoma. He went to his heavenly home on October 27, 2023 after a tragic farm accident.

Debra Sue Johnson was born February 15, 1963, to Jerry and Shirley Copeland in Tulsa. She departed this life Oct. 29, 2023 at the age of 60 years. She had been a Bristow area resident for the last 37 years.

June 15, 1945 - October 21, 2023 Dr. Lindsey Browning Barnes completed his journey that we call life on October 21, 2023 after battling a severe cardiovascular illness for several years.

Zelda June Ashley was born Nov. 2, 1942, to Argus and Melva Houston in Creek County.

Beverly Sue Noe was born March 24, 1947, to Grover Cleveland Prewitt Jr. and Ida Jane Prewitt in Stroud, Oklahoma.

March 7, 1957 - October 14, 2023 Carl Clay West was born on March 7, 1957 in Tahlequah, to Calvin Coolidge West and Agnes (Fixico) West. He passed away at home in Okmulgee on October 14, 2023 with family surrounding him.

Albert Clarence Blythe was born Feb. 16, 1928, to Grover Cleveland Blythe and Flora Lula Blythe in Bowlegs, Oklahoma. He was a twin to Abbie Claretta Blythe Hufford and he was one of 10 children. He departed this life at age 95, on Oct. 13, 2023, in the home, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles Lee Dawson was born Oct. 25, 1942, to Charles Vernon and Edna Olga Dawson in Depew.

Susan Michelle Underwood was born Aug. 24, 1963, in Oceanside, California.

November 9, 1940 - October 3, 2023 Margaret Ann Garrison was born Nov. 9, 1940, to Darrel and Agnes Stiles in Bristow.