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Most African Americans were historically excluded from playing baseball with their white brothers until Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the white major leagues in 1947. However, long before Robinson paved the way for African Americans to play baseball at all levels, “blackball” was a source of great pride for African Americans in Oklahoma.
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Jon Stephen ‘Steve’ Benham was born December 5, 1949 to Lloyd Newman Benham and Jo Mae (Johnson) Benham in Holdenville, OK. He passed from his earthly home in Carson, OK, and into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 12, 2021, with his adoring wife and daughter by his side.
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Gary Clayton LaValley was born September 13, 1940, to Clinton and Lula (Brandon) LaValley, at the Benedict School Teacherage on the Seminole/ Hughes County line. Gary passed from this life October 23, 2021, in his home.
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Ralonda “Jo” LaValley passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021. She was surrounded by loving family as her journey here on earth ended. She was 87 years old.
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Scott Allen Stafford passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 53.
Read moreM. V. “Skip” Matthews, 93 of Pharoah, Oklahoma passed away on Thursday, October 21st, 2021, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was born July 7th, 1928 in Sharp, Oklahoma to Clyde C. Matthews and Flora (Little) Matthews.
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Erline Barber was born to George and Rosie Simpson in Clearview, Oklahoma. She grew up with her sister Ruby Simpson. She was married W. T. Barber and through this union four children were born. Erline was a foster parent to many children raising an additional seven along with her own. Erline was a pilar of her community and loved by everyone.
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