Walter and Deana Bringham of Tonkawa celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary on August 26th, 2020.

Mr. Walter M. Bringham and the former Deana M. Shackelford were married on August 26, 1967 at the First Christian Church in Tonkawa. They made their first home in Tonkawa, and later moved to Ponca City. They have resided in their present home for 18 years.

Walter worked at Smith Tool for 24 and a half years, while Deana worked for Conoco for 38 and a half years.

They are both members of the North East Baptist Church.

They had one child, Chante Bringham, now deceased. They have one grandchild.