Inductees J-L

Betty Ruth Kemp was born on May 5, 1930, in Tishomingo, Okla., to Raymond and Mamie Kemp. She is the great-granddaughter of fellow Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame Inductee, Levi "Itawamba Miko" Colbert.

Helen Cravatt James, who passed away in Oct. 1991, was honored posthumously for her work helping those with alcohol and drug addictions. She helped establish, and later managed, the Kullihoma Alcohol/Drug Treatment Center.

Overton James (Indian name - Itoahtubbi) was born July 21, 1925, in Bromide, Oklahoma.

James A. Jennings was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma in 1920. His life was one that left him remembered as a jurist, scholar, and historian who preserved and recorded the proud history of the Chickasaws.

Lisa Johnson-Billy is the daughter of Frank and the late Beverly Johnson and the granddaughter of the late Holmes Colbert and Evelyn Ward-Johnson. She is also the sister of Frank Johnson, Jr. In 2004, Lisa Johnson-Billy was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in District 42. She is the first Native American and woman elected from this district. Rep. Billy is the chairman of the newly created International, Federal and Tribal Relations Committee and she sits on the General Govt/Transportation, Human Services and the Children & Families committees. In 2006, Lisa initiated the first Oklahoma Native American Caucus and currently serves as the co-chair. She is also vice-chair of the majority caucus and a deputy whip.

Elba "Cutchie" Johnston is honored for her tireless efforts in serving the Chickasaw people and preserving the Chickasaw culture and history.

Douglas Henry Johnston was born October 13, 1856 in the Choctaw Nation in Indian Territory.

Kenneth Lance, born March 4, 1928, in Earlsboro, Oklahoma, traveled the world as a trick roper, rodeo promoter, and all-around cowboy.

Mike Larsen, a world renowned artist, has brought honor to the history and culture of the Chickasaw Nation through much of his artwork.

Overton “Sobe” Love was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi around 1823. He was about 20 years old when he came with one of the first caravans to Indian Territory during the forced removal of the Chickasaw Nation.