Betty Lou Streetman

Betty Lou (Bishop) Streetman was born on July 9, 1943, in Hope, Arkansas, to Ira and Pauline Bishop. She passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 82, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Betty was a proud and loving mother and the heart of her family—a woman whose love, guidance, and steady presence shaped generations. Her life was rich with deep family bonds, shared memories, and the joy of watching her family grow. Though she is no longer with us, her spirit lives on through every life she touched. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Pauline Bishop; her brother, Nylan Wayne Bishop; her son, Stephen Streetman; her grandson, Joshua Harris; and her beloved dog, Babygirl.

Betty is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Foy Streetman, of Chickasha, Oklahoma; her children, Natalie Cassady and husband Clay of Verden, Oklahoma, Selani Harris and husband Billy of Amber, Oklahoma, and Nathan Streetman of Chickasha, Oklahoma. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Sarah and husband Josh, Chad, Ryan, Jason and wife Christi, Amber, Amanda, and Maranda. Her legacy continues through her many great-grandchildren: Shyann, Sierra, Jarred, Sean, Kristen, Cade, Bryce, Dream, Konner, Dakota, Jacob, Madison, Aaron, Jeremiah, Riley, Elizabeth, and Samuel, as well as her great-great-grandchildren: Aliyah, Austin, Carter, Denver, Brynlee, Blakely, and Kaiser.

As a young girl, Betty moved to Plains, Texas, where she lived with her aunt and uncle after her mother, due to financial hardship, made the difficult decision to place her with relatives. Even at a young age, Betty’s outgoing spirit shone brightly. She participated in school plays and proudly played the trumpet in the school band. It was at school events that Betty met Foy. What began as a friendship soon blossomed into a love neither expected. Foy proposed at Keller Farm—an abandoned farm filled with swings, trees, and water troughs—where the two often enjoyed quiet picnics together. They were married on July 20, 1961, beginning a lifetime partnership rooted in love and devotion. While Foy worked in the oilfield, Betty and Foy began raising their family. They later ventured into business together, opening Streetman Department Store, where Betty worked faithfully for ten years. The family eventually moved to Abilene, Texas, where Betty worked in manufacturing, beginning with jewelry pouches and later with a cowboy shirt manufacturing company. During this time, she remained actively involved in church and her community. After a brief move to New Orleans, Betty and Foy felt the pull to be closer to family and returned to Texas, settling in Sherman for several years. While there, Betty furthered her education by attending Grayson County College. Eventually, they returned to the oilfield and made their home in Chickasha, Oklahoma, where they have lived for the past 45 years. In 2004, they opened Gorilla World, a retail store that reflected their strong work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to family and community.

Betty’s life was one of resilience, love, faith, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear. Her legacy will live on through her family and the countless lives she touched.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Southern Oaks Church of Christ followed by interment in Fairlawn Cemetery.  Services are under the direction of McRay Funeral Home.

Billy Roy Clark

Billy Roy Clark was born on Feb 9, 1943, in Valliant, Oklahoma, to Cecil Clark and Reta Pelt.  He passed away on January 7, 2026, in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  His celebration of life will be at 2:30 pm, Tuesday, Jan 13th at First Christian Church in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Billy Ray, as he was known to his family, spent his younger years in the Hugo, Idabel and Valliant area.  He cherished wonderful memories with his cousins, Shirley Kay, Ricky, and Glenn Clark.  At some point during his childhood, someone put a guitar in his hands and his love affair with music was born. 

After High School, Billy attended Southeastern State University in Durant, Oklahoma.  He met the love of his life, Jill Peter, and they were married on Dec 27, 1968.  They spent 55 years together, before her passing, in 2023.

After graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree, Billy went on to receive his Master of Science degree from East Texas State University.  Bill and Jill moved to Coffeyville, Kansas where he accepted a position at Coffeyville Community College as a Sociology professor.  Billy continued to teach and to play music with several different local bands.  He and Jill were active in the First Baptist Church in Coffeyville, and soon welcomed their only child, Crystal Dawn Wyatt, to their lives.  They enjoyed many friends in the Coffeyville community.

In 1981, the family relocated to Ardmore, Oklahoma.  Billy accepted a position with Brown and Williamson Tobacco as a sales representative for the south eastern territory of Oklahoma.  He spent many successful years with them, all the while, still playing with local bands.  He and Jill continued to be active in area churches and when Jill became a Methodist minister, Billy fully supported her work and was always available to help with the music program and Bible study.  They also enjoyed supporting their daughter, Crystal, in her own musical endeavors.

In the late 1990’s Billy switched careers one final time, becoming a licensed drug and alcohol counselor.  He ran two different halfway houses in Ardmore and ran a successful business in private counseling that included offices in Ardmore, Sulphur, and Madill.  Throughout this time, he continued to make music and operated his own music recording studio.  

He and Jill moved to Chickasha, Oklahoma in 2018 to be closer to Crystal and her family.  Those left to remember him include daughter Crystal Wyatt and husband Shane Wyatt of Chickasha, grandsons Brennan Wyatt and Jacob Merchant, great grandchildren Felicity Merchant and Everly Merchant, and many other family members and special friends.

James Ray Blevins

James Ray Blevins was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on June 30, 1953. He passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 72 in Sulphur, Oklahoma.

James grew up in Verden, Oklahoma where he attended Verden schools from kindergarten through high school graduation. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, spending time with friends and family, and singing. He was a member of a local singing group called the Verden Belles and sang at countless church services, funerals, and weddings. He has always loved music!

In his lifetime he had a few different professions. He worked for Oklahoma Natural Gas for a number of years.  He owned a gas station that he named The Food Dude.  But for the majority of his life, and the thing he is most known for, was his motorcycle shop. He was very proud to own JB Motorcycle Service in Verden, Oklahoma. He was well known in the surrounding areas to be a great mechanic. He has always loved all things motorcycle and especially Harley Davidson!

Another thing James was very proud of was his Native American heritage. He was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation and loved attending the tribal powwow annually.  James was also a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Anadarko, and had been for about 30 years.

James is survived by his children Brandy Roller and her husband Quinton of Sulphur, and Denver Blevins and his wife Amber of Verden; his grandchildren Kennedy Collazo and husband Matt, Kayte Raye Chebultz and husband Adrian, Oakley Graves, and Stetson Blevins; and one great-grandson, Jeb Collazo. He is also survived by one brother and sister-in-law Tony and Juanita Blevins of Globe, AZ; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Denver and Edna Blevins; and his brother Wesley Blevins.

His service will be Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00am, at Grace Fellowship Church in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with interment following at the Verden Cemetery in Verden, OK.

Vicky Kay Grider

Vicky Kay Grider was born in Comanche, Oklahoma.  She died in Louisville, Kentucky.  A graveside funeral service was held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in the Alex Cemetery in Alex, Oklahoma.