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Graveside services for Betty Sue CARTER, 64, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at White Chapel Cemetery in Gore, with the Rev. Bill Buttram officiating. Mrs. CARTER was born March 17, 1935, in Claremore, to Kiowa (GAWKSKEY) FIELDS and Angie (REED) FIELDS. She died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, in Tahlequah. She married George Daniel "Pete" CARTER July 28, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Pete CARTER of the home; two daughters, Kim and Kiah Lyn; one son, Danny; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Jane and Dorothy ; Mrs. CARTER also raised Jerry and Dennis. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore.

Funeral services for Agnes Louise COWEN, 72, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reed-Culver Chapel in Tahlequah, with the Revs. Sanders McLemore and Tim Perkins and Chief Chad Smith officiating. Burial was in Manus Cemetery, under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah. Mrs. COWEN was born May 1, 1927, in Welling, to John and Jenny (SPADE) STACY. She died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, in Gore. She married David COWEN Aug. 6, 1969. Survivors include her husband, David COWEN of the home; one son, Colin; two daughters, Sandra and Enid; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many other relatives, friends and loved ones. Mrs. COWAN was preceded in death by her parents and one son, John CLARK.

Graveside services for Farrie Lee FALKNER, 75, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Dora Cemetery in Dora, Ark. with the Rev. Don Hutchings officiating. Mrs. FALKNER was born Oct. 2, 1923, in Nelson, to John and Ida Bell (JACKSON) MARTIN. She died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Hukie Ford FALKNER Sept. 20, 1946, in Modesto, Calif. He preceded her in death July 6, 1989. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Narene and Robert; two sons and one daughter-in-law, John and Debbie, and Kenneth R. ; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mildred . Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Terrill "Big Daddy" Anton FRANCIS, 18, of Vian are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Vian High School gymnasium, with the Revs. Terry Eubanks and Eugene Wright officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. FRANCIS was born Sept. 28, 1980, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Deborah TAYLOR and Clinton FRANCIS. He died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Deborah and Brient; his father, Clinton ; one brother, Montel; his maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Doretha and LeVern; maternal great-grandmother, Sheary; paternal grandmother, Mildred; paternal great-grandmother, "Mother", godparents, E.D. "Junior" and Nancy; one nephew and many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friend "brother", Josh.. Mr. FRANCIS was preceded in death by his grandfather, James TAYLOR Sr. and great-grandfather, Thomas DREW.

Funeral services for Irene Lewis HUDSPETH, 70, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Agent chapel in Muldrow. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, southeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. HUDSPETH was born Sept. 12, 1928, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Clarence Alexander LEWIS and Mattie May (BESHERS) LEWIS. She died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in Roland. She married Joseph W. HUDSPETH April 23, 1956, in Claremore. He preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1980. Survivors include two sons, Robert Benton and Jacob Owens; one daughter, Linda Kay; two sisters, Thelma and Nadine; and her mother, Mattie May Lewis.

Funeral services for Bertha "Granny Mac" McELYEA, 91, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Cottonwood Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Delbert Hodges officiating. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. McELYEA was born Nov. 28, 1907, in North Little Rock, Ark., to Henry and Mattie (WEAVER) CARTER. She died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at her home. She married Jeff McELYEA Sept. 8, 1922. He preceded her in death in 1944. Survivors include three daughters, Helen, Charlene and Polly; three sons, Roy L., Eugene and Harold; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. McELYEA was also preceded in death by one son, Floyd; one daughter, Virginia REYNOLDS; and one sister, Hazel LANDTRIP.

Mary Lillian MORTON, 75, of Sallisaw died Friday, Aug. 27, 199, at her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1923, in Duboise, Pa., to Albert Marvin DAUGHERTY and Rena Mae (McMANIGAL) DAUGHERTY. Survivors include companion, John of the home; one son, Pat; one sister, Ruth; two nieces; one nephew; one great-nephew; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Her body was donated to medical science. Mrs. MORTON was preceded in death by one daughter, Faith

Funeral services for Margie Ellen NEWPORT, 57, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. NEWPORT was born Dec. 31, 1941, in Sallisaw, to Roy and Jimmie Leona (WALKER) LONG. She died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999, in Sallisaw. She married James Earl NEWPORT April 24, 1977, in Liberty, Mo. He preceded her in death April 10, 1995. Survivors include four daughters, Linda, Sherri, Jennifer Marie and Angela; one son, James; her mother, Jimmie Leona; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six sisters, Frances, Jane, Deloris, Mildred, Velma and Billie Kay; six brothers, Raymond, Don, Jack, Steve , Jimmy and Carl; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Mrs. NEWPORT was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth LONG in 1996..

Funeral services for Mildred Jane NICHOLS, 84, of Waldron, Ark., were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial was in Hawkins Cemetery in Parks, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron. Mrs. NICHOLS died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, in a Waldron nursing home. Survivors include one daughter, Patsy; three sons, Tommy, Thurman and Sherman; one sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Ivan; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. NICHOLS was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie NICHOLS.

Graveside services for Ronnie Dale OWENS, 36, of Spiro were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Iron Bridge Cemetery, near Keota, with the Rev. Woodrow Bond officiating. Mr. OWENS was born Oct. 29, 1962, in Stigler, to Charlie David and and Lucille (PATTON) OWENS. He died Sunday. Aug. 29, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lori (TYRON) OWENS of the home; two sons, Charles and Heath; his mother, Lucille; two sisters, Lorine and Caroline Sue; and one brother, Doyle . Mr. OWENS was preceded in death by his father, Charlie David OWENS. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler.

Funeral services for Savola J. PITMAN, 79, of Tulsa were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Floral Haven chapel in Broken Arrow. Mrs. PITMAN was born June 11, 1920, in Sallisaw. She died Saturday, August 28, 1999, at her home. She was married to William S. PITMAN for 56 years. He preceded her in death in 1994. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donne and Sandie; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mabel, Vada, Audie, Reba and Jessie; two brothers, Ernest and Olan; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Barney Earl ROGERS, 79, of Harrisonville, Mo. are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Dickey Funeral Home in Harrisonville, with the Rev. Richard Williams officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Harrisonville, under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home. Mr. ROGERS was born Oct. 11, 1919, near Sallisaw, to Dick George ROGERS and Ethel (WITHROW) ROGERS. He died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He married Sarah Nettie CARMICHAEL Aug. 28, 1948, in Harrisonville. Survivors include his wife, Sarah N. ROGERS of the home; four sons, B. Earl, James and Roy and Mike; four daughters, Clara, Grace, Betty and Brenda; two stepgrandchildren; one brother, Garland; two sisters, Inez and Grace; and many relatives and friends. Mr. ROGERS was preceded in death by an infant son, Ben ROGERS; two brothers, Raymond and Millard ROGERS; and two sisters, Louise and Lois ROGERS.

Graveside services for W. H. "Dub" ROMINES, 67, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, with the Rev. Lee Woodard officiating. Mr. ROMINES was born Sept. 3, 1931, in Moffett. He died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sisters, Millie, Geneva and Mary Frances; close friend, Al; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau.

Graveside services for Donald Adrian SPEER SR., 79, of Vian were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Mr. SPEER was born July 9, 1920, in Vian, to Monte Delone SPEER and Mary Elizabeth (BRESHEARS) SPEER. He died Saturday, Aug. 28, 1999, in Vian. He married Jessie Virginia BUTLER Aug. 11, 1940, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Jessie SPEER of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Edward Neal and Donald Adrian Jr. and Thea; two grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; two sisters, Ruby and Jackie; and three brothers, M. D., Louis and Bill. Mr. SPEER was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Keith SPEER in 1981, two sisters, Pauline SIMON and Mae CHERRY; and three brothers, Buster SPEER, John SPEER and Haskell SPEER. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Private memorial services for Billy Joe TABOR, 72, of Stockton, Calif., were held Aug. 7, 1999, in Roseville, Calif Burial was in the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine, Calif., under the direction of Chapel of the Palms Funeral Home in Stockton. Mr. TABOR was born March 1, 1927, in Muldrow, to Charles Edgar TABOR and Velma (BRYANT) TABOR BUFFINGTON. He died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, in Stockton, from a massive heart attack. He married Barbara Ann TATHUM. She Survives.Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gregg and Marian; one daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Ken; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Diane; two brothers, Rex L. and Doyle D.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Mr. TABOR was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, Samuel WOODS and Hattie (HAYS) BRYANT, John Henry and Lori (ROBARDS) TABOR, one sister, Venyon "Kewpie" TABOR YANCEY and one half brother, Thurman of Muldrow.

Funeral services for Danny Mack WARD, 53, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ of Roland, with Bro. Danny Wood, Bro. Phil Smith and Jeffrey Allen Ward officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. WARD was born July 2, 1946, in DeKalb, Texas, to Edmond and Netia Frances (MARTIN) WARD. He died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Cathy Luaghn WOOD Dec. 29, 1973, in DeKalb. Survivors include his wife, Cathy WARD of the home; one daughter, Kristen; two sons, Jeffrey Allen and James Anthony; one grandson; his mother Netia; and one brother, Joe Edmond.

Funeral services for Charles A. "Jack" BRADLEY, 84, of Albuquerque, N.M., were held Thursday at French Mortuary in Albuquerque. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, under the direction of French Mortuary. Mr. BRADLEY was born May 29, 1915, in Sequoyah County as a birthright member of the Cherokee Nation. He died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999. Survivors include his wife, Francis M. BRADLEY of Albuquerque; six sons and five daughter-in-laws, Charles E. and David L. and Jackie, Donald L. and Patricia, Paul H. and Juanita, Omar C. and Doris, and Bob and Sue; two daughters and sons-in-law, Roselyn M. and William, and Maggie and Frank; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. BRADLEY was preceded in death by one son, Patrick J. BRADLEY; his parents, Dave and Sallie BRADLEY; and sisters and brothers, Edna Cherokee AMOS, Ed BRADLEY, Delilah B. HOLSON and Raymond BRADLEY.

Funeral services for Ernest William CHASTAIN, 87, of Greenwood, Ark., were being held at 10 a.m. Friday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Burial was in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Mr. CHASTAIN died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Pauline CHASTAIN of the home; one daughter, Helen ; five sons, Paul, Joe, Jim , Bob and Ron; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Oval Reo PERRY, 84, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, with the Rev. Jack Carner officiating. Mrs. PERRY was born Feb. 26, 1915, in Booneville, Ark., to J. A. and Melinda (EMERDEE) PATTERSON. She died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Deloris; one sister, Ester Lee; one brother, Allen; six grandchildren;and six great-grandchildren. Burial was under the direction of Millsap Funeral Home in Fort Gibson.

Funeral services for Mattie Nell REED of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Funeral Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Tim Ohls officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Miss REED was born in Mineral Springs to Alvis and Mildred (SANDERS) REED. She died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her father, Alvis Reed of Muldrow; one sister, Pamela Jean; and one niece.

Funeral services for Opal Pack ABBOTT, 84, of Blackgum were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at The Restored Church of Jesus Christ in Sallisaw, with Leland Collins officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. ABBOTT was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Blackgum, to Jim and Daisy (KETTNER) PACK. She died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in a Bristow nursing home. She married Elton ABBOTT, who preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1983. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Lana and Bill, and Linda, and Faye; one son, Gary; two sisters, Nell and Bessie; one sister-in-law, Cleo; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Mrs. ABBOTT was also preceded in death by her parents; three sister, Ollie PACK, Olean BIAS and Ruby WANDELL; and three brothers, Don PACK, Clarence PACK and Lon PACK.

Graveside services for Fred BALDWIN, 71, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Mr. BALDWIN was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Bartlesville, to Marvin J.T. BALDWIN and Matia L. (BROWN) BALDWIN. He died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Sallisaw. He married Pamela Kay JOHNSON Dec. 31, 1990, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Pam BALDWIN of the home; three daughters; four sons; one stepdaughter, Tracy; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Frank and Michael. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Marie CUSICK, 59, of Spiro were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery, near Spiro, with the Rev. Phil McGeehee officiating. Mrs. CUSICK was born Feb. 17, 1940, in Shady Point to Verdie SULT. She died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in Roland. Survivors include one son, Elec; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Carol; one daughter-in-law, Olga; and one granddaughter, Chelsey. Mrs. CUSICK was preceded in death by her husband, Edward CUSICK; her parents; and one son, William. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for John Porter EDWARDS, 37, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. Edwards was born March 14, 1962, in Sallisaw, to Cleloand and Betty (BARRETT) EDWARDS. He died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, in Sallisaw. He married Lola Jane WRIGHT Aug. 16, 1984, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lola EDWARDS of the home; two sons, Cleloand and Isaac; his mother, Betty; two sisters, Angelia and Latesha; three brothers, Bobby, Leland and Keith; his grandmother, Bea; several aunts and uncles; five nephews; and three nieces.

Ann Lou GRAY, 66, of Sallisaw died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born April 11, 1933, in Uniontown, Ark., to Richard Thomas HAGGARD and Bessie Mary (MARSHALL) HAGGARD. She married Charlie L. GRAY who preceded her in death in June 1991. Survivors include one sister, Juanita; one brother, Jim Marshall; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Jennings HARRELL, 82, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with the Rev. David Johnson and Lenna Henson officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Muldrow. Mr. HARRELL was born Nov. 4, 1916, northeast of Sallisaw, to Jesse James HARRELL and Bessie Ophelia (HAILE) HARRELL. He died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Daisy SHERRELL April 1, 1938, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Daisy HARRELL of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Howard Wayne and Margaret, and Ronald Dean and Sharon; six granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mae, Jessie and Margie. Mr. HARRELL was preceded in death by one brother, James Henry HARRELL.

Memorial services for Edward Neil JULSTEAD, 35, of Keota were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Cowlington, with the Rev. Jerry Turner officiating. Mr. JULSTEAD was born April 20, 1964, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Donald Ray JULSTEAD and Glenna Carol (HOLLINGSWORTH) JULSTEAD. He died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Jason Ray; his father, Donald Ray; one sister, Donalla Marie; one brother, Karl Dean; and his maternal grandmother, Allene. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Jessie Franklin SEXTON, Sr., 48, of Muldrow died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, in Muldrow. He was born July 4, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Frank and Helen (CHANCE) SEXTON. Survivors include three daughters, Hellen, Janey and Jeanie; two sons, Ricky, and Jessie Franklin; six grandchildren; three sisters, Wanda, Melinda and Sue; and three brothers, Ralieh, Donnie and Calvin. A private memorial service will be held. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for John Allen "Chief" FIELDS, 67, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Dwight Mission Cemetery, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Mr. FIELDS was born Nov. 7, 1931, in Vian, to Charlie and Mattie Elizabeth (DAY) FIELDS. He died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at Sequoyah Manor Nursing Home in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth; one son and daughter and son-in-law, Charles Allen and Peggy Sue; seven sisters, Elizabeth, Georgia, Jeanne, ruth, Helen, Eleanor and Bettie; and four grandchildren. Mr. FIELDS was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Charlene LECRIOX and Catherine FIELDS. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Donna Louise GRAY, 77, of Agnes, Ark., are being held Saturday at Agnes Cemetery, with Jack Richardson officiating. Mrs. GRAY was born Jan. 31, 1922, in Elko, Nev. She died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married William Marvin GRAY March 10, 1951, in Nevada. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Gene; and Debbie and Richard; one brother, William; three grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. GRAY was also preceded in death by one son, Keith GRAY in 1996; one sister, Della BERGER; and her parents. Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Estes Funeral Home in Salem, Ark.

Funeral services for Eula L. NEWELL, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial will be in the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. NEWELL died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in a local nursing home. Survivors include three sons, Walter, Wayne and James; one sister, Helen; and 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Verna SPECK, 91, of Gore are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Glen Cox officiating. Burial is in Round Mountain Cemetery, east of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore. Ms. SPECK was born June 15, 1908, in Newton County, Ark., to Harry and Viola (LUNSFORD) SPENCER. She died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Evelyn, Billie, Bobbie and Margie; two sons, Thomas L. and Dick; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Dorothy and Lucy.

Funeral services for Aaron J. CALLAHAN, 75, of Keefeton were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Bible Baptist Church in Muskogee, with the Rev. Morris Freeman and Dr. Denver Callahan officiating. Burial was in Warner Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home. Mr. CALLAHAN was born Jan. 19, 1924, in Sallisaw, to William Rudy CALLAHAN and Willie Lee (SAYLORS) CALLAHAN. He died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in Muskogee. He married Mary M. FERRARA Jan. 7, 1995, in Keefeton. Survivors include his wife, Mary M. CALLAHAN of Keefeton; two sisters, Mabel and Carol; one brother, Denver; two daughters, Darlene and Marilyn; stepchildren, Penelope, Kevin, Richard and Joe; 14 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for George W. ELLIS, 89, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Gilbert Green and Bro. Stephen Harris officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. ELLIS was born Jan. 7, 1910, in Vian, to Lonzo George ELLIS and Eady Agnes (THOMASON) ELLIS. He died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Sallisaw. He married Lenora WRIGHT June 6, 1938, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Lenora ELLIS of Vian; one daughter, Pat; four sons, George, Gerald, Johnny and Ken; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Rachel and Eva.

Funeral services for Ella Ethel FORD, 88, of Wister were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Ellis Chapel Community Church in Wister, with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Burial was in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mrs. FORD was born July 8, 1911, in Wister. She died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in Poteau. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Blanche, Rosie and Leodis, and Linda and Bud; three sons and four daughter-in-laws, Bob and Vernoyise, Joe and Ann, Gene and Nancy, and Sally; one brother, Walter; three sisters, Frances, Margie and Lula; 20 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. FORD was preceded in death by her husband, Burl FORD, one son, William and one granddaughter, Teresa BURTON.

Funeral services for Oliver FOSTER, 89, of Vinita were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Emmanuel Temple Church, with the Revs. Carl Foster and Bruce Butler officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Burkhalter Funeral Home in Vinita. Mr. FOSTER was born June 16, 1910, in Indian Territory, to Louis and Mary (GRAVES) FOSTER. He died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at the Rosewood Terrace Nursing Home. Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Geraldine and John, Ruby and Raymond, and Ruth and Raymond, and Ophelia and Robert, and Ann and Leolin; four sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Veatrice, Charlie and Sasha, Carl and Augusta, and Oliver Jr. and Monika; one brother, Eddie ; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends. Mr. FOSTER was preceded in death by an infant daughter, and two brothers.

Graveside services for Myrtle Juanita HAMILTON, 80, of Hercules, Calif., formerly of Sequoyah County, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Mrs. HAMILTON was born March 27, 1919, in Webbers Falls, to Charlie H. HOLMES and Jessie Elizabeth (JONES) HOLMES. She died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in Oakland, Calif. She married Calvin Clayton HAMILTON May 29, 1959, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Calvin HAMILTON of Hercules; one sister, Mary Virginia; and one brother, Clayton. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Dan Franklin O'CONNOR, 56, of Ozark, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Cemetery, north of Ozark, with the Rev. Ron Clark officiating. Mr. O'CONNOR was born Oct. 15, 1942, in Muskogee, to Robert and Dorothy (DAVIS) O'CONNOR. He died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Sharon (WAKEFIELD) O'CONNOR of Ozark; four sons, Dan Jr., Robert, Joshua and Amos; one brother, Robert; two half brothers, W. C. and Jack; one half sister, Leta; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark.

Funeral mass for Ann Frances Cullen PRESLEY, 86, of Brentwood, Tenn., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Friday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Burial was private. Mrs. PRESLEY died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999, in Brentwood, after a long illness. Survivors include her children, Jim, Bill, Jerry, Mary,; nine grandchildren; one sister, Jewell; and one brother, Michael.

Funeral services for J. C. WRIGHT, 73, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Vian Baptist Church, with the Revs. Tommy Clark and Butch Booth officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. WRIGHT was born March 16, 1926, in Eagletown, to Willie and Viva (LASITER) WRIGHT. He died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lou Glover LOLLIS Aug. 6, 1988, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Lou WRIGHT of the home; one daughter, Sherry; three sons, Randy, Jackie and Ricky; one stepdaughter, Cindy; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one niece, Earlene.

Memorial services for Ellen JOHNSON, 62, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Walnut Free Will Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Mrs. JOHNSON died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon and Brenda; one stepdaughter, Charlene; one son, Dennis; four sisters, Sadie, Virgie, Iva and Ann; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for David S. LINDSEY SR., 71, of Moffett are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Roland City Cemetery, with the Revs. Bob Whittaker and Bob Winton officiating. Mr. LINDSEY was born Jan. 14, 1928, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Drew "Red" LINDSEY and Adele Lou "Ma" (KEAR) LINDSEY. He died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999, in Fort Smith. He married Ruby GIPSON March 17, 1961, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Ruby LINDSEY of Moffett; two daughters, Karen and Janice Fay; four sons, Billy Joe, Russell Raymond "Rusty", Joseph Lee " Joe" and David Jr.; 20 grandchildren; three sisters, Geneva, Melba and Nadine; and five brothers, Richard, Jack, Joe "Buggo", Dennis and Bill. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Memorial services for Carola Elisabeth BICKSLER, 39, of Gore are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Mrs. BICKSLER was born June 26, 1960, in Ellwangen, Germany, to Youking and Carla (ZARANTONELLO) SEIDLER. She died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, near Gore. She married Robert Lee BICKSLER Oct. 7, 1993, in Fairfax, Va. Survivors include one son, Patrick Lee; two stepsons, Jason Robert and Jobe Aaron; her parents Youking and Carla ; and one brother, Rudy. Cremation is under the direction of Mid-South Crematory in Fort Smith, Ark.

Memorial services for Robert Lee BICKSLER, 51, of Gore are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Mr. BICKSLER was born May 17, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to Daniel Delbert BICKSLER and Mabel B. (MAWSON) BICKSLER KLINE. He died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, near Gore. He married Carola Elisabeth SEIDLER Oct. 7, 1993, in Fairfax, Va. Survivors include three sons, Patrick Lee, Jason Robert, and Jobe Aaron. Cremation is under the direction of Mid-South Crematory in Fort Smith, Ark.

Funeral services for Louise (MINNEY) CALLAHAN, 57, of Batson, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Harwicke Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville, Ark., with the Rev. Dick Allisaon officiating. Burial will be in Lamar Cemetery in Lamar, Ark. Mrs. CALLAHAN was born Aug. 6, 1942, in Sikeston, Mo. She died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, at her home. Survivors include her husband, J. D. CALLAHAN; two daughters, Dianne and Donna; four stepdaughters, Aleta, Tina, Darlen and Julia; one son, Vernon; two stepsons, Robert Mark and Michael Craig; her mother, Dorothy; three brothers, James , Roger and Robert; four grandchildren; 14 step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Alvin Leon CHRONISTER, 63, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Mr. CHRONISTER died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Orphia CHRONISTER of Oklahoma City; five daughters, Lois, Teresa, Rhonda, Tammy and LaQuita; one son, Bill; his mother, Susie; two sisters, Geraldine and Edith; one brother, Harry; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. CHRONISTER was preceded in death by his father, Earl; two brothers, Gorman and Earl; one sister, JoAnn KOVALO; one child, Ruby Jo; and one grandchild, Tommy.

Funeral services for Vera Irene DENHAM, 80, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Rev. Bill Buttram officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. DENHAM was born Feb. 6, 1919, in Sequoyah County, to Jim and Addie Irene (GLASS) LOWE. She died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in Muskogee. She married Joe Bob DENHAM Sept. 28, 1974, in Sapulpa. He preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1992. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mickie and Randy, and Pat and Virgil; one son and daughter-in-law, Lloyd and Marilyn; 19 grandchildren; and two sisters, Geneva and Jimmie. Mrs. DENHAM was preceded in death by one son, Paul SUTTERFIELD, one great-granddaughter, Tearsa WARREN and two brothers, Carnell and J. W. LOWE.

Funeral services for James Alvis DRISCOLL, 75, of Sand Springs was held at 2 p.m. Monday at Olive Baptist Church in Sand Springs, with the Rev. Scott Palmer officiating. Burial was in Woodland Memorial Park in Sand Springs, under the direction of Mark Griffin Memorial Funeral Home-Riverside Chapel in Sand Springs. Mr. DRISCOLL was born Feb. 9, 1924, in Van Buren, Ark. He died Friday, Sept. 17,1999, in Sand Springs. Survivors include his wife, Lois DRISCOLL of the home; one daughter, Brenda Kay; three sons, Rick, Donald and Kenneth; five sisters, Leta, Mary, Joan, Aline and Sheila; two brothers, J. V. and Billy; and nine grandchildren. Mr. DRISCOLL was preceded in death by one sister, Joyce ANDREWS and one brother, Francis DRISCOLL.

Mr. Charles Eugene FYFFE, 75, of Sallisaw died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born April 17, 1924, in Lukin Township, Ill., to Lee Perkins FYFFE and Bessie Violet (PUGH) FYFFE. Survivors include his wife, Janine Ann (McKENDREE) FYFFE of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Karen, Lonna and Ken, and Charlena; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Charles Eugene Jr. and Carol, and John; five grandchildren; and one sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Bill. Mr. FYFFE was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Stanley and three sisters, Ruth, Thelma and Frances. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Topaz Hollond JONES, 78, of Muncie, Ind., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial will be in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. JONES died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999, in Muncie. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Dillard; five sons and two daughters-in-law, Rondoll and Mary Jo, and Kenneth B. and Judy, Kenneth S. Britt L. and Ronnie F.; three foster sons, Forrest, Robert and Sonny; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Leland, Kenneth and C.L.

Funeral services for Margie Leigh SMITH, 74, of Rockford, Ill., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born Sept. 3, 1925, in the Drake Prairie community, to Floyd and Bonnie Dawn (BRUTON) LEIGH. She died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in Rockford. She married Doyle Lamar SMITH Aug. 29, 1953, in Belvedere, Ill. Survivors include her husband, Doyle SMITH of the home; one sister, Mamie; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. SMITH was preceded in death by one son, Sherrell W. MCCUBBIN July 2, 1973; and her parents.

Graveside services for Dick TAYLOR, 74, of Marble City were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, with Bro. Greg McDonald officiating. Mr. TAYLOR was born Aug. 30, 1925, in Marble City, to Leonard and Georgia Anna (SMITH) TAYLOR. He died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include companion, Wynona; three sisters, Geneva, Pat, Betty; and four brothers, Elbert, Jerry, Frank and Merle. Mr. TAYLOR was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Mae (CONLEY) TAYLOR in 1989. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Audra Mae TURNER, 76, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Mrs. TURNER was born Dec. 10, 1922, in Cecil, Ark., to Charles J. WHITE and Mary Ellen (BENHAM) WHITE. She died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999, in Sallisaw. She married Lee Wesley TURNER Aug. 20, 1956, in Pineville, Ark. He preceded her in death July 12, 1991. Survivors include two brothers, C. J. and Wayne; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. TURNER was also preceded in death by one daughter, Jimmie Lee TURNER on Sept. 20, 1988. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Nannie WELCH, 97, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WELCH was born Dec.23, 1901, in Sequoyah County, Indian Territory, to Tom B. HALE and Nannie (LITTLEJOHN) HALE. She died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Maye and Geraldine; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. WELCH was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Frank, and one daughter, Faye HANLON.

Graveside services for Charles Gilbert ARMSTRONG JR., 56, of Holbrook, Ariz., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. ARMSTRONG died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, in Winslow, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; two daughters, Zenna and Dawn; one son, Euric; four stepsons, Jim, Tom, Tim and Brian; his mother, Faye; four brothers, Harold, Walter, Arnold and Larry; and 14 grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Dwight Edward GIPSON, 44, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with the Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. GIPSON was born May 29, 1955, in Fort Smith, to Ermon John "Jabo" GIPSON and Clara Magdaline (PATTERSON) GIPSON. He died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his fiance, Connie; one sister, Patty; two daughters, Diane and Christie; one grandson; and three brothers, Al, Tommy and Johnny.

Graveside services for Evelyn Eugenia (LARIMER) HARVEY, 90, of Round Rock, Texas, formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith. Mrs. HARVEY died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 1999, in Round Rock. Survivors include one daughter, Diane Betty; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Lena Lourene HUDGENS, 93, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Sallisaw. She was born Aug. 6, 1906, in Eakly, Caddo District, Oklahoma Indian Territory, to Dana William WOODEN and Alice Blanche (SHEETS) WOODEN. Burial is in Seaside Memorial Park in Corpus Christi, Texas, under the direction of Seaside Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Corpus Christi. She married the Rev. Henry Leo HUDGENS SR. Dec. 25, 1925, in McAlester. Survivors include one daughter, Alice; five sons, Leo, Noel, John, David and Jim; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and one half sister, Ruth. Mrs. HUDGENS was preceded in death by one son, Don HUDGENS. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Buddy Collins McKINNEY, 73, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Dale Cobel officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. McKINNEY was born Jan. 11, 1926, in Muldrow, to Lewis B. McKINNEY and Nola Mae (LANE) McKINNEY. He died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Peggy Irene OLIVER June 18, 1948, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Irene McKINNEY of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Carolyn; one grandchild; one sister, Sue; one aunt, Tommie Lou; and four nieces.

Funeral services for Charles Edward PRATT, 57, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Harvey Rogers and Ted Stamps, and Larry Edwards officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. PRATT was born July 2, 1942, in Muldrow, to Vernon Anderson PRATT and Wanda Lucille (PLANK) PRATT. He died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, at his home. He married Mary Jane PRATT June 5, 1968, in Ft. Hood, Texas. Survivors include one daughter, Lisha Gail; four grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara and Teresa; his mother, Wanda; five brothers, James, Vernon Jr., Bill, Loyd and Jessie; and one half brother, Kendall.

Funeral services for Elizabeth Leona "Bessie" BREWER, 78, of Tulsa, formerly of Salisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Nelson Henley and Frank Phlillips officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. BREWER was born Jan. 16, 1921, in Hartville, Mo., to David Nelson Martin and Minnie Ann (PRUITT) MARTIN. She died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in Tulsa. She married Edwin Harley "Ed" BREWER Sept. 8, 1940, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death June 19, 1996. Survivors include one sister, Doris.

Graveside services for Huberta FARMER, 54, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Gardens in Muldrow. Mrs. FARMER died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Leroy FARMER of Fort Smith; one daughter, Debbie Ann Renee; one son, Leroy Henry; her mother and stepfather, Henry and Bett; three sisters, Grace, Tina and Vickie; two brothers, Jeffrey and Dale; and three grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Hazel Geneva Roberts HUTCHINS, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home. Mrs. HUTCHINS died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Carol; one son, Albert Jr.; one sister, Nellie May; and two grandchildren. Mrs. HUTCHINS was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lewis HUTCHINS SR.

Memorial services for Amos Younger JOHNSON, 50, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Liberty Assembly of God Church in Muldrow. Mr. JOHNSON died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sarah of the home; two daughters, Christina and Kelly; two sons, Zack and Heith; his mother Martha Catherine; three sisters, Dorthea, Margaret and Catherine; four brothers, John, Stephen, Jesse and Ezeakiel; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Graveside services for Lucy R. LAWLESS, 82, of Roland are being, held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Roland City Cemetery. Mrs. LAWLESS died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Dale and Perry; one brother, Ed; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Memorial services for Mildred Earlene "Millie" MABRY, 77, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Mrs. MABRY was born May 6, 1922, in Ola, Ark., to Oscar and Sally (BISHOP) ROUNSAVILLE. She died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Jerry; and five grandchildren; Mrs. MABRY was preceded in death by her husband, Nick MABRY Feb. 17, 1995, in Fort Smith, Ark.; one son, Jay BLACKWELL; and her parents. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for William Wallace "Bill" MATHEWS, 67, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with the Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. MATHEWS was born Jan. 5, 1932, in Tahlequah, to Bob and Vady (DENNEY) MATHEWS. He died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at his home. He married Lorene M. QUALLS March 15, 1976, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Lorene M. MATHEWS of the home; one stepson, Richie; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pauline.

Funeral services for Allene REMER, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial was at 1 p.m. in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. REMER was born Oct. 22, 1932, in Spiro, to Tate and Edith (AMOS) WILSON. She died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two grandchildren, Bobbie Joe and Terry Jo; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Caroline; one sister-in-law, Betty Jo; and two aunts, Beulah and Lois. Mrs. REMER was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Sue BARNES in 1969; and one son, Bobby TOM in 1986.

Graveside services for Nellie Louise RHOADES, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Bro. David Littlejohn and Bro John Littlejohn officiating. Mrs. RHOADES was born March 17, 1933, in Chroudant, La., to Leymon Alldean AULDS and Ruby Lillian (HENDRICKS) AULDS ROBERTS. She died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Forrest S. RHOADES JR. June 17, 1949, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death May 9, 1981. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda Sue and Anthony; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddy and Dianne; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her mother, Ruby; one sister, Melba; one brother, Monty; and special friend, John. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Carmel WILLIAMS, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Peters Cemetery, north of Alma, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mrs. WILLIAMS died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Betty; four sons, Thomas R., Jack, Ernest and Arlin; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

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