November 2024

Body John V. HendersonU.S. ArmyVietnam vetIraq freedomNavy/Seabee

Body Michael C. KellyArmy active duty, May 1975 to May 1978Fort Lewis, Wash.

Body Paula Perkins-Porter1970 - 19721986 - 90U.S. Air ForceTexas, Illinois, Oklahoma

Body Thomas E. PittsU.S. Army E-71968-1970Vietnam vet

Body Martin Conrad Peters was born in Okarche on Nov. 10, 1938.I met him in 1959 at Jobe’s Drive-In.We decided to get married Jan. 27, 1961. I was still in high school.We were afraid he was going to get drafted and he did in June.

Body Don Siler and George HaynesU.S. ArmyKorean veterans1952-1954

Body Garland ParkerArmy Air Corp1945-46, served in Germany.

Body Mother — Helen Ozella (White) Von Werder was a past Royal Matron of Amaranth.Father — Master Sgt. August H. Von Werder, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps, 1917-1944, World War I and World War II.Was a Mason and worked at Fort Reno until its closure.Brother — Lt. Col.

Body Dr. Bryan Blankenship, DDSSon of Craig and Kim MittelstaedtOklahoma National Guard45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team2002-2008.Two tours of duty in Iraq

Body Ronnie MeltonU.S. Navy — Submarine1968-71