Hall of Fame

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Adam Charles Walker

 A master artist and craftsman who dedicated his life to preserving the Chickasaw culture
Walker committed his life to the preservation of the Chickasaw culture, and was honored for it in 1997.

Benson Pikey

 A prominent public servant who established Pikey's Crossing
Pikey was an active member in the Chickasaw House of Representatives, and established Pikey's Crossing.

Betty Ruth Kemp

 Career librarian with a passion for educating others about Chickasaw history
She spent most of her career as a librarian, with the intent of educating others about Chickasaw history.

Catherine Pickens Willmond

 A passionate preserver of the Chickasaw language
An author and professor, Catherine Willmond is a prominent Chickasaw who teaches the language of her tribe.

Charles David Carter

 The first person to represent Oklahoma's Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives
Carter was the first person to represent Oklahoma's Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Charles Guy Tate

 Lifelong protector of Native American rights and a stoic defender of Indian law
In 1987, Charles was elected as a tribal judge for the Chickasaw Nation. He then served on the Court of Indian Offenses until 2006.

Charles William Blackwell

 The first Ambassador of the Chickasaw Nation to the United States
Charles William Blackwell was born in El Reno, OK, in 1942, was raised in Tishomingo, near the Blue River and lived in several other small towns.

Chenena James Roach

 Instrumental in the creation of the first published Chickasaw dictionary
Roach was a driving force behind the preservation of Chickasaw culture and history.

Clayburn Straughn

 A self-taught artist who honed his skills using Oklahoma clay straight from the earth
This renowned sculptor of Chickasaw heritage has work exhibited in various collections throughout the country.

Colbert Ashalatubbi Burris

 Honored for his significant contributions towards the betterment of the Chickasaw people
This Chickasaw official worked diligently to further the progress of the Chickasaw Nation throughout his entire life.

Colbert F. Hackler

 Cherished elder who used his talents and passion for music to pursue a career in music education
He is a Chickasaw music educator and performing violinist musician whose career spanned over 60 years.

Colbert Latimer "Bud" Baker

 Embodied the entrepreneurial spirit of his heritage by leading his family-owned company
He is the founder of Chickasaw Distributors, Inc., an officially recognized Native American company.

Governor Cyrus Harris

 Instrumental to the implementation of the first Chickasaw government and constitution
Harris was the first governor of the Chickasaw Nation and was at the core of implementing the first Chickasaw government and constitution.

Daniel Worcester

 Combining the ancient craft of metalworking with creative self-expression
Renowned Chickasaw bladesmith whose family heritage inspired him to become a part of the Native American art community.

David R. Stout

 A decorated war hero and distinguished public servant
A former chairman of the Chickasaw tribal legislature who was awarded various military honors and later joined the National Guard.

Governor Douglas H. Johnston

 The first Chickasaw governor to be appointed by the president of the United States
Johnston was the very first governor to be appointed by the president of the United States and served as the Chickasaw governor for over 30 years.

Edgar Allen Asbury, Junior

 A courageous military serviceman honored for his selfless acts of courage
He was a proud Chickasaw and decorated member of the military who was awarded a Bronze Arrowhead, Battle Stars and a Purple Heart for his service.

Edmund Pickens

 His extensive service helped lead the Chickasaw people towards progress and independence
Pickens was a leader among native people and his foresight helped create a strong Chickasaw Nation.

Elba "Cutchie" Johnston

 A lifetime serving the Chickasaw people in an effort to preserve the Chickasaw culture
Johnston spent her lifetime serving the Chickasaw people as a musical artist and as a volunteer for her community and church.

Euel "Monk" Moore

 His memory and heritage live on in others and in the spirit of baseball
Moore was a powerful athlete and Chickasaw figure who played professional baseball and served in World War II as a member of the U.S. Army.

Eula Pearl Carter Scott

 She learned to fly under the tutelage of Wiley Post and became the youngest pilot in America
She was the youngest pilot in the U.S. in 1929 and went on to serve the Chickasaw Nation as a community health representative and elected legislator.

Floyd Gerald "Gerry" Brisco

 Leading Chickasaw athlete who helped make professional wrestling a global business
Floyd Gerald "Gerry" Brisco was born Sept. 19, 1946, in Seminole, Oklahoma.

M. Franklin Keel

 Representing the interests of Native American people at the highest levels of government
Franklin Keel has honorably represented Native Americans with integrity and distinction at the highest levels of government.

Gene "Nashoba" Thompson

 A patriot for the United States and for the Chickasaw Nation
Eugene "Nashoba" Thompson is a patriot for the United States and for the Chickasaw Nation.

Gene Underwood

 A former tribal legislator and proud Chickasaw
Underwood played a part in the ratification of the Chickasaw Nation constitution in 1983 and went on to serve as a tribal legislator.

Geraldine Factor Greenwood

 The "Original Dynamic Woman" of the Chickasaw Nation
With a dynamic career filled by teaching and giving to others, Geraldine Greenwood touched the lives of many.

Helen Cravatt James

 Tirelessly worked to help those who struggled with alcohol and drug addiction
James aided in the establishment of the Kullihoma Alcohol & Drug Treatment Center and was a motivating and optimistic member of the Chickasaw Nation.

Helen TeAta Gale Cole

 She was well-known for her work as a member of the State Ethics Commission
Cole had a long and successful political career serving the Chickasaw Nation in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and Senate.

Holmes Tuttle

 A successful entrepreneur and influential figure in presidential politics
Holmes Tuttle became an enigmatic figure of Oklahoma history and a leader in business and politics.

Homer Paul

 A successful banker, proud veteran and active philanthropist
Homer Paul was born in 1932 and raised on his family’s farm southwest of Pauls Valley, the town that bears his family's name.

Irene L. Digby

 A love for sharing her culture through songs, beading and traditional recipes
Irene L. Digby was born in 1921 in Fairview, OK, and graduated from Davis High School.

Jack Brisco

 One of the most honored professional wrestlers of all time
Freddie Joe "Jack" Brisco would go on to be one of the most honored professional wrestlers of all time.

James A. Jennings

 A proud member of the Chickasaw Nation who dedicated himself to preserving the tribe's history
Jennings is the great-grandson of Chickasaw leader Levi Colbert and dedicated much of his life's work to preserving the tribe's history.

James Cotton McCurtain

 Notable Chickasaw who was inducted into the Chickasaw Hall of Fame in 2001
McCurtain worked on behalf of the Chickasaw tribe as a interpreter under the Dawes Commission and also served int he Chickasaw Senate.

James E. "Jim" Amerson

 A Korean War veteran who honorably represented his Chickasaw heritage
Amerson has spent his life honorably representing his Chickasaw heritage through his many accomplishments.

Dr. James Wilburn Hampton

 Esteemed physician and medical researcher devoted to field of oncology
Dr. James Wilburn Hampton was born in 1931 in Durant, OK, and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1952.

Rev. Jefferson Davis "Sonny" Frazier

 A passion for helping Native American students achieve their educational goals
Jefferson Davis "Sonny" Frazier was born in 1946 in Stonewall, Oklahoma.

Jerry Brown

 A patriotic WWII veteran with deep Chickasaw roots
Jeraldine "Jerry" Brown said it was her Chickasaw family members who taught her how to love life.

Jess Green

 Dedicated his legal career to furthering Native American sovereignty
Green is a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation who has had an extensive legal career fighting for the rights of Native Americans.

Reverend Jesse Humes

 Instrumental in the creation of "A Chickasaw Dictionary"
The Reverend Jesse Humes was born in 1887 and grew up to affect the Chickasaw culture in many important ways.

Jesse "Cab" Renick

 Hall of fame basketball player and World War II veteran
Renick was a proud Chickasaw basketball player who became the second Native American in Oklahoma history to win an Olympic gold medal.

Joe F. Moore

 A computing pioneer for the petroleum industry
Mr. Moore applied his knowledge of computer modeling to the process of oil refining.

John Herrington

 The first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space
Herrington has spent his life as a proud Chickasaw member serving as a U.S. Naval Aviator and an astronaut for NASA.

John McLish

 He was in charge of the distribution of Chickasaw annuities prior to removal
John McLish was born to a white father and Chickasaw mother and later became secretary of the Chickasaw Nation.

Juanita J. Keel Tate

 A lifetime devoted to the study and preservation of the heritage and history of Chickasaw tribe
Tate was a very proud Chickasaw who spent much of her time studying her ancestry and genealogy. She was also a great-grandchild of Edmund Pickens.

Judge George Dixie Colbert

 A lifelong commitment to using his law degree to serve the Chickasaw Nation and its people
Judge Colbert was a man of integrity who dedicated his life to the service of his country, family, the judicial process and the Chickasaw Nation.

Judge Haskell Paul

 An authority on Chickasaw culture who dedicated his life to serving the Chickasaw people
Judge Haskell Paul was a resolute man who dedicated his life to serving the Chickasaw people and was an authority on the Chickasaw culture.

Kenneth Lance

 His passion and support helped grow the Ada Rodeo into the third largest in America
Lance grew up to be a trick roping performer and used his experience to work for the Chickasaw Nation helping to promote events, culture and history.

Kennedy W. Brown

 A pillar of his community and of the Chickasaw Nation
Following decades of work for the Chickasaw Nation, the late Mr. Brown went on to be elected its lieutenant governor.

Kenneth Meeler

 A key figure in helping create the first Chickasaw Constitution
Meeler was an important figure in Chickasaw history and was key in helping create the first Chickasaw Constitution.

Kevin Washburn

 A lifetime of work advocating for the legal rights of Native American people
Chickasaw citizen Kevin Washburn has spent practically his entire adult life working on behalf of Native American nations.

Levi Colbert

 A prominent negotiators and interpreters who fought for the Chickasaw people
Colbert was an early leader of the Chickasaw people and was also a prominent negotiator and interpreter.

Lila Dean McManus

 A dedicated public servant for the Chickasaw Nation
Mrs. McManus was a long-time member of the Chickasaw Nation Legislature and other representative bodies.

Linda Hogan

 Considered "one of Native American literature's most highly regarded women writers"
Internationally known for her writing, Linda Hogan is highly decorated for her work in literature.

Lisa Billy

 An unprecedented career in the Oklahoma House of Representatives
A former small business owner and educator, Rep. Lisa Billy, a decorated Chickasaw, now serves in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.

Lynn Moroney

 Famous for her rich Chickasaw heritage and vivid storytelling
Lynn Moroney was born in 1935 in Duncan, Oklahoma, and currently resides in Wilmette, Illinois.

Dr. Margaret Flansburg

 Celebrated art historian and philanthropist who has never lost sight of her Chickasaw heritage
Dr. Margaret Flansburg, a celebrated art historian and philanthropist, was born and raised in Duncan, Oklahoma.

Margaret Roach Wheeler

 Award winning artistry using modern technology to help her with an ancient pastime
As an award-winning weaver, Margaret Wheeler balances fashion with art and her weavings have been features in museums across the United States.

Martin Van Buren Cheadle

 Highly accomplished and devout public servant to the Chickasaw people
Considered by many to be a devout servant of the Chickasaw people, Martin Van Buren Cheadle was an upstanding Chickasaw man.

Marvin E. Mitchell

 A lifelong commitment to his country and the growth of the Chickasaw Nation
Marvin E. Mitchell was born in 1946 and graduated from McLish School in Fittstown, OK, in 1964. He earned a bachelor’s degree from East Central State.

Mary Jo Thomas Green

 Decades of service to the Chickasaw Nation to enhance the lives of the Chickasaw people
Mary Jo Thomas Green has helped fulfill the tribal mission to enhance Chickasaw lives in a wide-range of roles.

Mary Stone McClendon "Ataloa"

 A nationally renowned concert vocalist who remained committed to native people
McClendon was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation throughout her life as a musician and also by serving others through teaching.

Mike Larsen

 World-renowned artist whose works honor the culture and history of the Chickasaw Nation
Mike Larsen is a world-renowned Chickasaw painter and sculptor who has created Native American art for over 40 years.

Neal McCaleb

 More than 50 years dedicated to Oklahoma and the Chickasaw people
Neal McCaleb is a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation that has served the national and Oklahoma state government.

Overton M. Buck Cheadle

 Hall-of-fame coach, World War II veteran and public servant to the Chickasaw Nation
Cheadle was born the grandson of fellow Chickasaw Hall of Famer Martin Van Buren and went on to serve the Chickasaw Nation throughout his life.

Governor Overton James

 After first being appointed governor by John F. Kennedy, he was elected to the position four times
James served in the U.S. Navy before returning to Oklahoma and later being appointed by President John F. Kennedy as Governor of the Chickasaw Nation.

Overton "Sobe" Love

 Dedicated to the financial strength of the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory
An integral figure in the history of the Chickasaw Nation, Judge Overton "Sobe" Love helped sustain the tribe.

Governor Palmer S. Mosely

 Considered one of the most notable and proficient interpreters in Chickasaw history
Mosely served as the 20th and 23rd Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and began his career as the interpreter for the Chickasaw legislature.

Pauline Carpenter Brown

 Fluent speaker of the Chickasaw language and notable historian of the Chickasaw culture
Brown grew up in the Goodland Indian Orphanage but did not let this deter her from growing up to be a fluent speaker of the Chickasaw language.

Piominko

 Helped pave the way for Chickasaw prosperity into the new American century of the 1800s
Chickasaw Leader, Piominko, was born around 1750 at Chokkilissa'- Old Town, Mississippi.

Ray Gene McCarter

 Chickasaw public servant, Vietnam veteran and educator
McCarter was a proud Chickasaw that served in the Vietnam War and later took on various leadership roles to support education and military affairs.

Lt. Colonel Raymond Harvey

 Awarded America's highest and most prestigious military honor for his extraordinary acts of valor
The late Lt. Colonel Raymond Harvey spent a life of selfless and heroic service in the United States Army.

Governor Robert M. Harris

 Worked diligently to help the Chickasaw people as the 21st governor of the Chickasaw Nation
Harris was dedicated to serving the Chickasaw people and worked diligently to improve the education and overall progress of the Chickasaw Nation.

Robert Perry

 A deep understanding of the importance of ancestral history and traditions
Perry dedicated much of his life to the Chickasaw Nation serving on the Chickasaw Advisory Board, Historical Society and Council of Elders.

Robert R. Stephens

 Served on the original committee that wrote the bylaws for the Chickasaw Nation in 1978
Robert R. Stephens spent his life dedicated to both the Chickasaw Nation and his Oklahoma community serving in many associations and on boards.

Rose Shields-Jefferson

 Treasured elder and preserver of the Chickasaw language
Rose Shields-Jefferson was born in 1944 in Talihina, Oklahoma, and is the oldest of 13 children.

Sally Chloe Grinslade Bell

 An appreciation of the importance of her heritage and her ancestors
Sally Bell was born in 1926, and helped make history for the Chickasaw Nation. Bell understood the importance of her heritage and her ancestors.

Samuel Paul

 A proud Chickasaw who defended those who couldn't defend themselves
Paul held many important positions within the Chickasaw Nation defending those who could not defend themselves.

Silas C. Wolf, Jr.

 A deep commitment to the education of young Native Americans
Silas C. Wolf was born in 1949 in Los Angeles, though he's lived in Oklahoma since the age of two.

Stanley M. Speaks

 A lifetime of work dedicated to the betterment of Native Americans
Speaks is currently the regional director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Northwest Regional office in Portland, Oregon.

Te Ata

 World-famous for using her dramatic talents to tell the story of the Chickasaw people
Mary Frances Thompson took on the stage name Te Ata, which means "bearer of the morning" in Chickasaw.

Tessie "Lushanya" Mobley

 Beautiful and talented, Mobley never forgot about the importance of her heritage
Known as the "Songbird of the Chickasaws," Mobley was an excellent singer.

Thelma "Chincie" Ross

 Military veteran devoted to furthering the progress of the Native American people
Ross dedicated much of her life to tribal involvement and furthering the progress of the Native American people.

Thomas Benjamin Thompson, Senior

 A long-standing public servant who proudly passed his Chickasaw heritage down to his heirs
Thompson led a successful life and career as a long-standing public servant to his nation.

Thomas Embert Phillips

  A lifetime of preserving Chickasaw history through his art
Phillips was a trained artist from the age of nine years old, having attended the Helen Lorenze Art School in Oklahoma City.

Tishominko

 This influential Chickasaw is remembered as one of the last great minkos
Tishominko was admired for his integrity and wisdom, and he was a well-respected leader.

Tom Cole

 Faithful and patriotic servant to his country and his tribe
The proud member of the Chickasaw Nation and fifth-generation Oklahoman serves as the Deputy Majority Whip.

Towana Spivey

 Known for his commitment to the preservation of Chickasaw history and culture
Spivey served as the director and curator of the Fort Sill National Historic Landmark Museum for almost 30 years.

Vinnie May Seely James Humes

 Remembered for her invaluable contributions to the preservation of the Chickasaw language
Vinnie Humes was married to Reverend Jesse Humes, and the two of them authored "A Chickasaw Dictionary."

William G. Paul

 Leading Chickasaw legal mind and devoted philanthropist
Honored by some of the most prominent people in the world, William Paul has a history rich in law and justice.

Bill Kinney

 A worldwide leader in auditing and accounting research
Dr. Kinney is a professor who has become a legend in the accounting industry.

Governor Winchester Colbert

 Worked tirelessly as a diplomat to establish the Chickasaw tribe's sovereignty
Colbert worked tirelessly as a diplomat to establish the Chickasaw tribe's sovereignty and separation from the Choctaw Nation.

Zane Browning

 Public servant who returned the official seal of the Chickasaw Nation back to the tribe
Browning began his career at the Bureau of Indian Affairs and served as superintendent of a local BIA agency from 1979 to 1993.

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