April 2000

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Funeral services for John Jonas ELBON, 87, of Blackgum are being held at 10:30 a.m. Satruday at the First Baptist Chruch in Blackgum, with the Revs. Dale Ritter and Randy Proctor officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. ELBON was born April 30, 1912, in Sago, W.V., to Grover Cleveland ELBON and Elizabeth (SIMMONS) ELBON. He died Wendesday, March 29, 2000, in Vian. He married Wilma M. ELBON March 6, 1943, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Wilma M. ELBON of the home; five daughters, Betty, Wanda, Freda, Shirley and Nellie; two sons, Edward John "Chief" and Scott; two sisters, Jean and Carda; one brother, Frank; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one special nephew.

Funeral services for Ernest E. "Sonny" NIMMO Jr., 71, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Thurday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Green and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Sallisw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.Mr. NIMMO was born July 15, 1928, in Sequoyah County, to Ernest Eddie NIMMO Sr. and Dora Melissa (HOOD) NIMMO. He died Monday, March 27, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Freda Dean COOK Nov. 20, 1953, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Freda NIMMO of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Cheryl and Barry and Lisa; three grandchildren; five brothers, George, Joe, Jack, Tom and Max; and two sisters, Ann and Kay. Mr. NIMMO was preceded in death by one son, Freddie Gene NIMMO; one sister, Virginia "Jiggs" ROUSEY; and one brothers, Jess NIMMO.

Funeral services for Ida Beatrice "Bea" TURNER, 83, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m Satruday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Fort Smith. Burial is in Long Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Louise; three sons, Leonard "Bud", Phillip, and Don; one brother, James; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Ella Kathryn (BLACKMON) AVERY died Monday, April 3, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Funeral services ar ebeing held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Spiro, with the Rev. John Flanagan officiating. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery in Panama, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mrs. AVERY was born June 7, 1921, in Scullyville, to George Washington "G.W." and Catherine Ella Caroline (JONES) BLACKMON. Survivors include three nieces, Sue and husband, Larry, Carolyn and husband, Vernon and Alyce Jayne and husband Garland; and brother-in-law, Mack and his wife, Beverly. Mrs. AVERY was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Vernon and Burl BLACKMON; two sisters, Beullah McCLAIN and Eunice BLACKMON; and her husband, James AVERY.

Donald Ray BELL, 59, of Fort Smith, Ark. died Saturday, April 1, 2000, in Muskogee. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; one daughter, Pam BELL of Fort Smith; one stepdaughter, Vicky; one son, Don Paul; three stepsons, Eugene, Jim and Jerry; four sisters, Donna Kay, Vera, Brenda and Rita; one brother, Wallace; and two grandchilden. Mr. BELL was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Nettie BELL.

Edgar Ray BUTLER, 61, of Sallisaw died Sunday, March 26, 2000, in the VA hospital in Muskogee. Private services were held. Mr. BUTLER was born Nov. 11, 1938, in Sallisaw, to Charles and Golda (McCLURE) BUTLER. He married Betty LOFTON Aug. 29, 1960. Survivors include his wife, Betty BUTLER of the home; his children, Kim and Steve, and Debbie and D.J. and Wilda, Cindy and Paul, and Cheryl; and one sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Gayland; and nine grandchildren. Mr. BUTLER was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.

Patricia Ann DRIGGERS, 50, of Arkoma died Monday, April 3, 2000, in a local hospital. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Frank DRIGGERS of Arkoma; one son and daughter-in-law, Pastor Dwayne and Jennifer; her mother, Anna Mae; two sisters, Ferrell and Wanda; three brothers, Carl , Charles and Gary; one grandson; four nephews; and six nieces. Mrs. DRIGGERS was preceded in death by her father, Jesse PARNELL; and one granddaughter, Marissa DRIGGERS.

Graveside services for Curtis HARTSFIELD, 71, of Hackett, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Evans Cemetery in the Excelsior community. Mr. HARTSFIELD died Thursday, March 30, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include three sons, Junior, Richard, and John; one sister, Norma; two brothers, James and Paul; one half-brother, Bill; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark.

Funeral services for Edmee M. HIXON, 86, of Marble City were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Blunt Baptist Church, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. HIXON was born May 2, 1913, in Marble City, to William and Minnie (DOUGLAS) RAPE. She died Satruday, April 1, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Judy; one sister Lynn; one sister-in-law, Ruth; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. HIXON was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Olen HIXON on Nov. 28, 1979; infant daughter, Billie Olene; two sisters, Cora HAMPTON and Ruby HENDERSON; five brothers, Willie ROSS, Waitie, Sylvan, Bill and John RAPE.

Jerome Dale SHERMER, 62, of Muldrow died Sunday, April 2, 2000, in Muldrow. He was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Muldrow, to William Dale SHERMER and Elsie Mae (FARMER) SHERMER. He married Mary SHERMER April 7, 1966, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mary SHERMER of the home; two daughters, Tonya DeAnne and Amy Nichole; one grandson; one sister Virginia Kay; and one brother, Gary Joseph. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Ethel Mae SHORE, 89, of Gore are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Round Mountain Church, west of Vian, with the Rev. Bill Buttram officiating. Burial is in Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. SHORE was born June 12, 1910, in Vian to Haywood and Lela (HEFTON) LISTON. She died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Eugene Francis SHORE May 22, 1972, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death July 5, 1982. Survivors include one sister Mary; two brothers, W.H. "Woody" and Fred; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Myrtie Mae JONES, 87, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Eastside Free Will Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Tommy Jordan and Ken Wolf officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. JONES was born April 16, 1912, in Redland, to John and Myrtle (HOWELL) READ. She died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Myrtie and Betty; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and Carol; one sister Marie; one brother Jessie; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. JONES was preceded in death by her husband, James S. JONES; one daughter, Nancy COLLIER: one brother, Merle PATRICK; and one sister, Margie MIDDLETON.

William Ray JORDAN, 89, of Smithville died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in Mena, Ark. Funeral services are being held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Octavia Baptist Church, with Bro. Ed Rogers officiating. Burial is in Smithville Cemetery, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. Mr. JORDAN was born Sept. 1, 1910, in DeQueen, Ark., to Benjaman F. JORDAN and Alta Clary JORDAN. He married Louise SANDERS Dec. 18, 1935, in Idabel. Survivors include three nephews, Ben, Jerry and Bill; two nieces, Donna Sue and Alice Irene; and many other nieces and nephews. Mr. JORDAN was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Louise SANDERS JORDAN; and two brothers, Buddy JORDAN and Ben JORDAN.

Funeral services for Lera Belle (HICKS) PATTON, 93, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frist United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with Dr. Andy Hicks officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetry in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. PATTON was born Nov. 22, 1906, in the Ole Remy community, Oklahoma Indian Territory, to Dr. Adolphus Andrew HICKS MD and Mary Katherine (SPEIR) HICKS. She died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in Broken Arrow. She married Roy Gideon PATTON Jan. 31, 1924, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death in 1947. Survivors include one granddaughter, Patrica Jeanne; two grandsons, Bill Gregory and Jeffrey Alan; two stepgranddaughters, Phyllis and Deborah; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. PATTON wa also preceded in death by two sisters, Prudie PATTON and Eva RUSSELL; and one brother A.A. HICKS Jr.

Robert SHORT Jr., 59, of Arkoma died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in a local hospital. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Marsha; two sisters, Annette and Clara; five brothers, Virgil Eugene, Leon, Orville, Charles, and Allen; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Jack BARKER, 80, of Roland died Monday, April 10, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Graveside services are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Joan of the home; four daughters, Phyllis, Pamela, Vicki and Judy; one son, Jackie Bob; one brother, T.C. Jr.; eight grandhcildren; and seven great-grandchildren.Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Martha Minervia BIBB, 84, of Sallisaw will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. George Gilland officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. BIBB was born Dec. 18, 1915, in Sallisaw, to Cread H. ORENDORFF and Lena Rachel DAVIS ORENDORFF. She died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in Poteau. She married her first husband, Charles Madison CROSSNO Jr. April 16, 1939, in Tahlequah. She married her second husband, Herman Wilfred BIBB Oct. 5, 1979, in Russellville, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Anita Jo and Barton; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; one sister, Mayo; and one brother, Cread H.

Graveside services for Jean CHUCULATE FRANKLIN, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Buffington Cemetery, with Ken Macken officiating. Mrs. FRANKLIN was born Feb. 15, 1934, in Sallisaw, to Moses Buffington CHUCULATE and Nora (HARTLEY) CHUCULATE. She died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in a Vian nursing home. Survivos include two daughters, Kathy and Nancy Gail; first husband, Norman; one sister, Marilyn Pat; one brother, David; and five grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. FRANKLIN was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, James R. FRANKLIN.

Graveside services for Dennis Joe FRYE, 65, of Marble City were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Flute Springs Cemetery, with Leroy Reid officiating. Mr. FRYE was born March 21, 1935, in Claremore, to Charlie and Lila (JUMPER) FRYE. He died Satruday, April 8, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Debra; two sons, Donnie Joe and Jerry Wayne; one sister, Linda; two brothers, John E. and David; and five grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Ray James HODGES, 93, died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Lee Creek Assembly of God Church in Short. Burial will be at Seabolt Cemetery in Short, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Homes Inc. in Oklahoma City. Mr. HODGES was born April 6, 1907, in Van Buren, Ark., to Henry and Iva HODGES. Survivors include his children, William, Jennetta, Juanita, Sylvia, Margaret, Edward and Betty; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and four sisters, Mayme, Ruth, Thelma and Ellen. Mr. HODGES was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Reba; one daughter, Clara STIMSON; two brothers, Arvil and Earl; and one sister, Mary McGEE.

Funeral services for Glenda Faye LESSLEY, 57, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. LESSLEY was born Jan. 7, 1943, in the Brushy community, to Theodore RICHARDSON and Jewell (LONG) RICHARDSON ROBERTS. She died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jimmy Lee LESSLEY Feb. 2, 1968, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Jim LESSLEY of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lisa and Shey and Tommy; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Lea and Leigh Ann and David and Madeline; two grandsons; two brothers, Gary and Kevin; two aunts and one uncle, Bonnie and Charles and Ruby; four uncles, Carl and Tom; and Delbert and Logan; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. LESSLEY was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Grady ROBERTS and Theodore RICHARDSON; one uncle, Charles "Choc" LONG; one aunt, Annie McCASLIN; and grandparents, Joe and Bess LONG.

Graveside services for Mary Marriah McMURRAY, 89, of the Short community were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, with the Rev. Ted Eppler officiating. Mrs. McMURRAY was born July 14, 1910 in Van Buren, Ark., to Lewis and Hattie (OLIVER) McMASTER. She died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Charles Edgar McMURRAY November 1932 in Van Buren. He preceded her in death Jan. 26, 1977. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Thelma; two sons, Edgar and Robert; seveal grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and seveal great-great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. McMURRAY was also preceded in death by one daughter Mary Lou RIDDLE on Feb. 2, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark.; and one son Alfred McMURRAY on Oct. 5, 1985. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Pauline Odom SCOTT, 78, of Broken Arrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Poteau, with the Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Henrietta Odom Luttmer gave the eulogy. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mrs. SCOTT was born Oct. 15, 1921, in Poteau. She died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Broken Arrow. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Paula Scott and Tony; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jospeh C. and Pat, and Bryan K. and Christina; one sister, Mattie; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Leslie and Bonnie, James and Edna and Rosa Lee; two sisters-in-law, Mildred and Berna; one nephew and caregiver, L. Wayne and his wife, Patty; four grandchildren; two great-grandchidren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. SCOTT was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" SCOTT of Vian; and one brother, Henry D. ODOM of Poteau.

Graveside services for Edith Marie DANIELS, 71, formerly of Vian will be held at 2 p.m Monday at Redbird family cemetery, northwest of Vian, with Jack Manley officiating. Mrs. DANIELS was born April 13, 1928, in Vian, to Sam and Mary Bark (SMITH) RIDBIRD. She died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Steve; one brother, Fields; three sisters, Lahoma, Juanita and Peachie; and two granddaughters.

Funeral services for Grover DREW Sr., 79, of Tulsa, formerly of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m Satruday at the Vian Baptist Church, with Thomas Drew officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. DREW was born Aug. 2, 1920, in Vian, to Jessie and Helen (SMITH) DREW. He died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in a Tulsa nursing home. Survivors include his wife, Almaree (WILLIAMS) DREW of the home; four daughters, and two sons-in-law, Helen and Leroy and Virgial Jean, Rosetta H. , and Neomi and Emmitt; one son, Grover Jr.; three sisters, Augrel, Thedonia and Rosie Lee; two brothers, Jessie and Carlie; 30 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; two grat-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. Mr. DREW was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, George and Anthony; and one brother, Willie "Bill" DREW.

Luther R. GREEN, 78, of Little Rock, Ark., died Tuesday, April 11, 2000. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth in Little Rock, with the Rev. Tony Jones officiating. Burial was in Rest Hills Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Bessie DAVIS GREEN; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Elbert Ray and Donna and Harold Wayne and Nancy; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Thomas; one brother, William; four sisters, Faye, Helen, Lucille and Trula; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Mass of Christian burial services for Fred Douglas LOVERN, 66, of Kaufman, Texas, are being held at noon Satruday at the St. Ann Catholic Church in Kaufman, with the Rev. Joseph Mehan officiating. Recitation of the Rosary was at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Ann Catholic Church. Burial is in the Calvary Hill Cemetery in Rowlett, Texas, under the direction of Anderson Clayton Bros. in Kaufman. Mr. LOVERN was born Sept. 22, 1933, in Muldrow, to Bonner Fred and Verba Ann (BRYANT) LOVERN. He died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, in Kaufman. He married Theresa W. KOHLER May 19, 1957, at the St. Ann Bonafice Catholic Church in Fort Smith in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include Theresa LOVERN of Kaufman; his children, Cheryl and husband, Earl; Douglas C. and his wife, Tammy, and Boner F. II and his fiancee, Dianna, Theresa Ann, and Ronald K. and his wife, Julie; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the way; one brother, Gary; five sisters, Sue, Gayle, Theresa, Darla and Marie; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services for Tressie MASSENGALE, 74, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. She was born March 31, 1926, in Nicut, to Ben and Callie (POINDEXTER) COCHRUM. She died wednesday, April 12, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Douglas; one brother, L.D.; Mrs. MASSENGALE was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" MASSENGALE on Nov. 9, 1997; her parent; one sister, Ida BARNES; and one brother, Bill COCHRUM.

Graveside services for Doris MELTON, 51, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roland City Cemetery, with the Rev. Henry D. Phillips officiating. Mrs. MELTON was born March 12, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Oscar Eugene HALL and Vera Elizabeth (SEXTON) HALL. She died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in Fort Smith. She married Lloyd Junior MELTON Jr. Feb. 27, 1997, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd of the home; two daughters, Teresa and Tanya; two stepdaughters, Tiffany and Kathie; one son, Johnny; four stepsons, Brian, Anthony, Bobby and Stevie; four sisters, Sue, Glenda, Tina and Alice; one brother, Ricky; six grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Helen Elizabeth MORROW, 69, of Sallsiaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Box Cemetery, near Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Mrs. MORROW was born Sept. 6, 1930, in Claremore, to Robert Allen SORY and Anna (FRIEND) SORY. She died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her children, Harley, Oscar Earl Jr., Phyllis, Ralph Edward, Dian and Tara; one sister, Flora; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. MORROW was preceded ind eath by one son, Jerry Ray MESHEW; and her husband, T.G. MORROW. Arrangements were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webber Falls.

Graveside servies for Velour L. MURRAY, 89, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, with the Rev. Jimmy Waldrop officiating. Mr. MURRAY was born March 24, 1911, in Oklahoma, to Robert Lee MURRAY and Ida Mae (PREWETT) MURRAY. She died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in Van Buren. Survivors include two brothers, James Alfred and Elbert Lee; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Frank SEVENSTAR, 75, of the Belfonte communtiy were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Belfonte Baptist Church, northeast of Muldrow, with the Rev. Martin Cochran officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SEVENSTAR was born May 24, 1924, in sequoyah County, to Sawnie and Atsie (TABOCCAWILL) SEVENSTAR. He died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in Muldrow. Survivors include one brother, Sammie Lee; and several nieces and nephews.

Pearley SISK, 91, of Arkoma died wednesday, April 12, 2000, in Arkoma. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Satruday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Surviors include one daughter, Sue; one stepdaughter, Jean; two sons, Thomas and J.D.; two sisters, Hazel and Lillie; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Clara Ann CALLAHAN, 55, of Poteau were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Poteau, with the Revs. Conrad Barrett and Keith Williams officiating. Burial was in Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mrs. CALLAHAN was born March 23, 1945, in Poteau. She died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Poteau. Survivors include her husand, Al CALLAHAN of the home; her mother, Julia Ann CALLAWAY; one sister, Violett Ruth "Sig"; one brother, Lewis Edd; one sister-in-law, Mary Lou; her mother-in-law, Audra; brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Bill and Nancy; and many other relatives, loved ones and friends. Mrs. CALLAHAN was preceded in death by her father, W.L. CALLAWAY; one brother-in-law, Jack GUTHRIE; and her father-in-law, Barney CALLAHAN.

Patsy Ann HALL, 62, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Fort Smith. Graveside services are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Jean, Katherine and Laura; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers; and three sisters.

Noma KELLEY, 75, of Muldrow died Friday, April 14, 2000, in Muldrow. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Woodland Hills Pentecostal Church in Roland, with the Rev. Spencer Jones officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Pocola. Mrs. KELLEY was born May 12, 1924, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy, Sally, and Gloria; two sons, William and Ronnie; one sister, Elizabeth, one brother, Charles; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. KELLEY was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Howard KELLY in June 1999.

Memorial services for J.P. MABRY, 83, of Gore were held at 2 p.m Satruday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church in Gore, with the Rev. William O. Armstrong officiating. Mr. MABRY was born Sept. 27, 1916, in Goshen, Ark. He died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in Gore. He married Ruth LISTON May 1, 1980, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Ruth MABRY of the home; one daughter, Shirley; one son, Jack; one grandson, and two stepchildren;, Peggy and Ronnie. Services and cremation are under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Funeral services for John Anthony MARQUEZ de la PLATA will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in Drakestand Cemetery, southwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr. MARQUEZ de la PLATA was born Feb. 13, 1965, in Tucson, Ariz., to Albert and Pansy (BARTON) MARQUEZ de la PLATA. He died April 13, 2000, in Pocola. Survivors include his wife, Kaylee MARQUEZ de la PLATA of the home; one daughter, Hunter Danielle; his parents, Albert and Pansy; one brother and sister-in-law, Albert Michael and Rebecca; two grandmothers, Agnes M. and Helen L.; one niece; one nephew; two uncles; two aunts; 12 cousins; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. MARQUEZ de la PLATA was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carlos Alberto MARQUEZ de la PLATA of Guayaquil, Ecuador and Emery Clarence "Pete" BARTON of Vian.

Laura Bess PHARIS, 98, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, in Fort Smith. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Survivors include one daughter, Laura; one son, Raymond C.; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mrs. PHARIS was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee PHARIS.

Funeral services for Ray SMITH, 83, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. SMITH was born April 16, 1917, in Chisumville, Ark., to Claud and Ola Ray SMITH. He died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Muldrow. He married Geraldine Odate AMOS Dec. 10, 1979, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Gerry SMITH of the home; one son, Gary ; two grandchildren; three sisters, Genelle, Emma Fern and Carolyn; one stepdaughter, Tammy; two stepsons, Shelby and Kenneth; and four step-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Doris M. THOMAS, 66, of Sallisaw are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Mallory Chapel, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMAS was born, Jan. 11, 1934, in Overton, Texas, to Elmer and Edith (SMITH) MILLER. She died Monday, April 17, 2000, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; three daughters, Jeuleda, Robi and Misty; three sons, Ronnie, Alon and Jerry Daniel; five sisters, June, Mary Loyd, Melva Joyce, Nancy and Tommie Sue; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mrs. THOMAS was preceded in deth by her parents; one son, Roger Thomas; and two brothers, Carl Miller and Bud Miller.

Funeral services for William Loye SHAKINGBUSH, 66, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Short Baptist Church, with Edward Baker officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SHAKINGBUSH was born July 27, 1933, in Short, to William and Ruby (CARTER) SHAKINGBUSH. He died Monday, April 17, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include three sisters, Doris, Joyce and Oleta; one brother, Kenneth; and one niece, Janice.

Funeral services for Carl Early VAUGHN, 71, of Muldrow are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. VAUGHN was born April 28, 1928, in Sticklesville, Va., to Samuel and Lucy Annie (ALLEN) VAUGHN. He died Sunday, April 16, 2000, in Fort Smith. He married Lesola CHERRY April 9, 1956, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Lesola C. VAUGHN of the home; three daughters, Carla, Angela and Beverly; five grandchildren; three sisters, Lula Mae, Dorothy and Ruth; and one brother, Eugene.

Funeral services for Kathy Ann WEBB, 48, of Webbers Falls were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at McLain Cemetery, with the Rev. Clifford hyslope officiating. Mrs. WEBB was born March 13, 1952, in Muskogee, to Charley and Mary (TEDLOCK) DAVIS. She died Sunday, April 16, 2000, in Warner. Survivors include her children, Lonnie, Misty; her parents, Charley and Mary; one sister, Gayle; three brothers, Jim, Brent and Albert; one granddaughter; and many friends and other relatives.

Funeral services for Earnest David ANDERSON, 60, of Muldrow were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Victory temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with the Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. ANDERSON was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Chandler, Ariz., to David Monroe ANDERSON and Martha Geneva (BISE) ANDERSON. He died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Shirley A. INMON May 17, 1958, in Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Shirley ANDERSON of the home; one daughter, Stefanie A.; two sons, David G. and Jason D.; two grandsons; four granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Virginia, Lucy and Dorothy; two brothers, Roy and Harvey; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Hazel Inez BALSER, 79, of Greenwood, Ark., died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Satruday at Howard Hill Assembly of God Church in Jenny Lind, Ark. Burial is in Douglass Cemetery in Jenny Lind, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Joan and Jean; one stepson, Roger; five sisters, Ollrie, Reba, Margie, Sue and Inice Mae; two brothers, Doyle and Dale; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. BALSER was preceded in death by her husband, Bert BALSER.

Graveside services for Jody Earl CAUGHMAN, 59, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Dennis James officiating. Mr. CAUGHMAN was born March 5, 1941, in Sallisaw, to Johnny Elbert CAUGHMAN and Sylvia BERNADEAN (HINTON) CAUGHMAN. He died Thursday, April 20, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra; two sons, Jackie Dale and Darren; three sisters, Geneva, Lahoma, and Brenda; five brothers, John, Wayne, Charles, Lyndell and Jack; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Jackson Ralph GARRETT, 70, of Tulsa were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Marty Garrett officiating. Mr. GARRETT was born July 26, 1929, in Akins community, to Gilford W. GARRETT and Pearl Mae (ROBERTS) GARRETT. He died Sunday, April 16, 2000, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Randal, and Angela and Matthew; one son, Marty; nine grandchildren; one sister, Ruth; and two brothers, Wesley and Grady. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Nellie S. BURNS, 77, of Barling, Ark., died Thursday, April 20, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Judy, Zilpha, Mary Elizabeth and Maggie; two sisters, Edna and Eunice; one brother, Floyd; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Aubrey COLLINS, 76, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, with the Rev. Leroy Lowrimore officiating. Mr. COLLINS was born Nov. 13, 1923, in Gainesville, Texas, to George Washington COLLINS and Ethel (MOSLEY) COLLINS. He died Friday, April 21, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Wanda Mae GOAD May 1, 1986, in California. Survivors include his wife, Wanda COLLINS of the home; one daughter, Beverly Ann; one son, James Edward; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one stepdaughter; one stepson; and one brother, Troy. Arrangements were under the direction of of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

George FOX, 78, of Harlen, Ga., died Satruday, April 22, 2000, at his home. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bellevue Memorial Gardens Cemetery, near Grovetown, Ga., with the Rev. Mike Allen officiating. Mr. FOX was born in Little Sioux, Iowa. Survivors include one son, Johnny E.; three daughters, Zelda Lea, Lenora "Lori" Lorraine, and Edna Leona; one brother, Robert; one sister, Beth; 11 grandchidlren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Starling Funeral Home in Harlem.

Funeral services for Virginia Crystal (HUTCHINS) HARLESS, 90, of Ratcliff, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark., with the Revs. Don Thurman and Dean Frantz officiating. Burial was in Caulksville Cemetery in Caulksville, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary Inc. in Charleston. Mrs. HARLESS was born Sept. 1, 1909, in Logan County, to Columbus A. HUTCHINS and Rena Lou (ROWLAND) HUTCHINS. She died Monday, April 24, 2000, in a Paris, Ark., hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Irene, Virginia, Billie and Margie; two sons, Terry and Joe; one sister, Ada; two brothers, Herbert and Hubert; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. HARLESS was preceded in death by her husband, William Marion HARLESS.

Edith Coble JOHNSON, 69, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Satruday, April 22, 2000, in Fort Smith. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with the Rev. Cotton McKinney officiating. Burial was in Tamaha Cemetry, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Dec. 26, 1930, in Tamaha, to Arch and Minnie (TAYLOR) COBLE. Survivors include Gene; two daughters, Marilyn and Kathy; one son, Danny; and two sisters, Viney and Joyce; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. JOHNSON was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Frelem COBLE; and baby, Ricky JOHNSON.

Graveside services for Leonard J. MASON, 90, of Muldrow were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Maple Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, with Bro. Earl Roberts officiating. Mr. MASON was born Jan. 25, 1910, in the Maple community, to John and Lois (HOUSER) MASON. He died Friday, April 21, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Annie BREWSTER in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death Feb. 7, 1993. Survivors include one daughter, Marcella; two sons, John Frank and Bobby Glen; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. MASON was also preceded in death by one son, Jerry MASON in 1966; and eight brothers and sisters. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Betty ROSS, 63, of Gans will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. William "Bill" Epps and Robert Morrison officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. ROSS was born May 4, 1936, in Gans, to Clarence and Juanita (CROSSLIN) ACTON. She died Teusday, April 25, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Rufus Lee ROSS Nov. 8, 1957, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death May 11, 1984. Survivors include three daughters, Judith Lynn, Jeanetta Leigh and Jennifer Sue; one son, David; her mother, Juanita; two sisters, Opal Louise and Saundra Jean; and one brother, Clarence "Butch". Mrs. ROSS was also preceded in death by one son, Michael ROSS.

Graveside services for Loyd TOUCHSTONE, 82, of Spiro were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Roland Cemetery, with the Rev. Lawrence Langley officiating. Mr. TOUCHSTONE was born Oct. 6, 1917, in Broken Bow to William and Winnie (HARDEN) TOUCHSTONE. He died Sunday, April 23, 2000, in Spiro. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy (ROWELL) TOUCHSTONE of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Roger; one grandson; three brothers, Biffel, Bill and John. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro.

Funeral services for Douglas Mitchell WHEAT, 75, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eastide Free Will Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Ken Wolfe and Bill Adcock officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. WHEAT was born Dec. 16, 1924, in the Liberty community, to Ariga Mitchell WHEAT and Maudie Mae (LOONEY) WHEAT. He died Monday, April 24, 2000, in Muskogee. He married Leola Belle RUCKMAN March 23, 1945, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Leola Belee WHEAT of the home; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Sheila Victoria, Becky Latishia, Fonda Kay and James and Leslie Renee and Jerry; five grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; one great-grandchild; six sisters, Erma Lea, Zella Mae, Margie, Vangie, Lois Reyna and Carolyn; and one brother, Dempsey Harold.

Funeral services for Francis Jacobs BARBOUR, 85, of Dallas, formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Satruday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Jeff Polasek officiating. Private burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. BARBOUR was born Nov. 30, 1914, in Norwich, Conn., to John and Caroline (MICHULEC) BOROWSKI. She died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Plano, Texas. She married Willis Belvin JACOBS Oct. 26, 1935, in Norwich. He preceded her in death Nov. 1, 1967. Survivors include one daughter, Joanna; two sons, Willis B. and Robert; six grandchilden; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Bertha; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rosella (GIRTY) BOSIN, 91, of Geary were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Canterberry United Methodist Church in Vian, with the Revs. Alvin Deere and Richard Pickup officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Turner Funeral Home in Geary. Wake services were held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Angie Smith United Methodist Indian Church in Oklahoma City. Mrs. BOSIN was born Dec. 14, 1908, north of Vian, in Seqauoyah County, to Ned and Katie (YAHOLA) GIRTY. She died Monday, April 24, 2000, in Watonga Municipal Hospital in Watonga. She married the Rev. John A. BOSIN Sr. on Nov. 20, 1953, in El Reno. He preceded her in death April 18, 1994, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Vena Joyce; two grandsons, Rick and his wife, Deana, and Lindy B. Jr., and his wife , Lisa; three granddaughters; 17 great-grandchildren; snf msny other relatives and friends. Mrs. BOSIN was also preceded in death by one son, the Rev. Lindy B. WATERS Sr.; one infant daughter; and two brothers, Frank and Charley GIRTY.

Funeral services for Deborah Ann BRANHAM, 46, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Satruday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Mrs. BRANHAM was born March 2, 1954, in Pensacola, Fla., to Clint and Anna Marie (NICELY) CARPENTER. She died Monday, April 24, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Bob BRANHAM in 1976 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Bob BRANHAM of the home; one son, Jason; one stepdaughter, Carla; three stepsons, Bobby, Timmy Lee and Brent; her mother, Anna; two sisters, Vicki and Linda; two brothers, Chris and Scott; and seven step-grandchildren. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for James Aaron DUTY, 78, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Heath-Griffith Memory Chapel, with his son-in-law, Gary Boerger officiating. Burial was in Floral Haven Cemetery, under the direction of Heath-Griffith Funeral Service in Tulsa. Mr. DUTY was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Sequoyah County, to Ervin and Elsie (PARKS) DUTY. He died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at his home. He married Edith Frank MEAD Feb. 27, 1969, in Waldron, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Edith DUTY; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Randy; one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Randolph and Judy; two stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Linda and Gary, and Cleta and Riley; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Johnnie Lee LINCOLN, 61, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Brooks Cawhorn Gymnasium in Gore, with the Revs. Dale Ritter and mike McConnell officiating. Burial with military honors was in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. LINCOLN was born Dec. 6, 1938, in Lender Bend, to Martin and Bessie (JOHNSON) LINCOLN. He died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Pat LINCOLN; one son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Terrie; one daughter, Tonya; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Fannie, Verlita and Nola; two brothers, R.B. and Elza; one stepbrothers, Floyd; three step-sisters, Georgia, Ruby and Savanna; one aunt, Sadie; and many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Mr. LINCOLN was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; two stepbrothers; and one stepsister.

Funeral services for Aaron STEWART, 93, of Checotah were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Fields Cemetery in Porum, with the Rev. Nathan Lamirand officiating. Mr. STEWART was born May 18, 1906, in Eufaula, to Wesley and Pearl (THOMPSON) STEWART. He died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Checotah. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Lois and Bertie; and many nieces and nephews. Arrangements were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

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