Class of 1968 Articles, etc.





Harold Eugene Aldridge (1949-2013)
Harold was a 1968 graduate of Blanchard High School. He served in the US Army during the Veitnam Era and for upwards of 20 years he owned and operated 3A Concrete Construction Company in the Lake Eufaula area.

Harold's parents were Paul Leon Aldridge (1921-2017) () and Lavern Vera (Stokes) Aldridge (1921-2017) ().


Shirley Bashara (1950-2012)
Shirley was a 1968 graduate of Blanchard High School. After high school, Shirley enrolled at Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

Shirly was married to David Neal Hill (1949-2013) () and of this union a son was born, Destry Hill (). He was a 1998 graduate of Blanchard High School.

Shirley's s parents were Frank Bashara (1918-2005) () and Lorene (Coats) Bashara (1924-2002) ().

Shirley's brother was Gerorge Edward "Eddie" Bashara (1945-2003)
(). He was a 1964 graduate of Blanchard High School.


Roy Edward Casey (1949-1975)
Roy was a 1968 graduate of Blanchard High School. On Feb 1, 1975, Roy was killed in an auto accident one-half east of Cole on State Highway 74B (Cole Road).

Roy's parents were Ransom B. Casey (1913-1990) () and Ira Bell (White) Casey (1920-1974) ().

One of Roy's sisters was Wanda Faye (Casey) Hamilton (1953-2014)
(), a 1971 graduate of Blanchard High School.


Janet Sue (Floyd) Anderson (1950-2017)
Janet was a 1968 graduate of Blanchard High School.

Janet's parents were Jack Raymond Floyd (1929-2008) () and Mary Ellen (Shelton) Floyd (1928-2004) ().

Janet's sister is Marsha (Floyd) Fox Miles. (SEE MARSHA BELOW)

One of Janet's brothers was James Randall Floyd (1955-2004)
() (). James was a 1973 graduate of Blanchard High School.


Marsha (Floyd) Fox Miles
Marsha is a 1968 graduate of Blanchard High School.

Marsha's parents were Jack Raymond Floyd (1929-2008) () and Mary Ellen (Shelton) Floyd (1928-2004) ().

Marsha's sister was Janet Sue (Floyd) Anderson (1950-2017). (SEE JANET ABOVE)

One of Janet's brothers was James Randall Floyd (1955-2004)
() (). James was a 1973 graduate of Blanchard High School.


George Edmond Hackney (1950-2011)
Edmond was a 1968 graduate of Blanchard High School. After school Edmond married Mary Annette "Buttons" Burlison. She was 1969 graduate of Blanchard High School.

Edmond's parents were Barney Lee Hackney, Sr. (1894-1969) () and Marie Julie (Stevens) Horath Hackney (1908-2006) ().

Photo of George with Cratis Bowling and Jay R. Mitchusson circa 1966. Getting ready for a music event.


John William Kemper (1950-2010)
John was a 1968 graduate of Blanchard High School.

John's parents were Charles R. Kemper (1917-1980) () and K.M. "Rene" (Bullock) Kemper (1918-1985) ().

John's brother, Robert "Bob" Kemper, is a 1960 graduate of Blanhcard High School.