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There were some very special guests at this year’s Calvin Alumni Reunion. On the left is retired Calvin teacher Joyce Slagle and her son Fred. On the right is noted author and retired physician, Dr. James Morse. He is pictured with his granddaughter Callie Stewart. We had a great visit with these folks.
Read moreThe Dustin Activities Committee will be participating in the “Great American Clean Up” on April 30, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Potluck Luncheon to follow. The first 10 volunteers will receive a free T-shirt. Gloves and safety vest will be provided for all volunteers by ODOT. Let’s work together to beautify our community. We need all the volunteers we can get. We hope to see you there.
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Kenneth R. Olden, also known as Buddy, was born to the late Cleveland and Nicey (Stroud) Olden on October 16, 1939. Buddy was the fourth child of eight children born to this union.
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Marilyn Jane (Hicks) Sims was born January 26, 1931 in Oklahoma City to Dr. C.A. and Atha (Meadors) Hicks of Holdenville, Oklahoma. She passed away April 18, 2022 at Villagio Assisted Living Center in Oklahoma City at the age of 91.
Read moreSue Ann Bear Rollice passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at her home in Denton, Texas at the age of 58.
Read moreChad Dakota Dilday (his family called him “Gump”) was born May 29, 1992 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma to Tracie Long and Clifford Dean Dilday and passed from this life April 15, 2022 near Wetumka at the age of 29.
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Funeral services for Sharell Louise “Griz” Pope was held Monday, April 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Parks Brothers Funeral Home Chapel in Okemah with Robert Taylor officiating. Sharell Louise Pope was born September 14, 1965 in Claremore, Oklahoma to Edward V. and Betty L. (Dunn) Pope. She passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022 in Las Cruces, New Mexico at the age of 56. Sharell, also known by many as “Griz”, was a loving homemaker and mom who enjoyed reading anything with true crime, listening to music and traveling. She was also a member of the Thlewarle Church of Dustin, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, four sisters, nephews and youngest son, Mecco Taylor. Survivors include two sons, James “J.B.” Keener of Tahlequah and Bo Frenchman of Okmulgee; four daughters, Francis Wolfe of Las Cruces, New Mexico, Anette Frenchman of Tulsa, Alexia Frenchman of Tulsa and Rebecca Whitlow of Henryetta; two brothers, Benjie Pope and wife Judy of Las Cruces and Robert “Tarzan” Taylor of Henryetta; lifelong friends, Trellas Patterson of Okmulgee, Kat Powell of Okemah and Angie Barrett of Henryetta; 24 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews including a special niece, Angie Lawson of Tennessee and a many dear friends. Serving as honorary bearers were Robert Taylor Jr., Emilio Taylor-Soto, Mecco Taylor, Killian Taylor, Johnny Powell Jr., Frank Kelly, DJ Thomas and Devon Taylor. Services under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home.
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