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Graveside services for Mary BREWSTER, 85, of Sallisaw, were held Friday, March 26, 2010 at 1 p m at Maple Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home, with Rev Anthony Williams, effectuating. She was born July 8, 1924 in Farris, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy KING and Rixie (COGGINS) KING. She died on March 25, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Robert Truman BREWSTER on August 18, 1945 in Van Buren, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on September 13, 1993 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Survivors include, two sons and one daughter-in-law; Robert Dennis, and Tony and Janice; two granddaughters; three sisters, Katie, Emma Lou, and Gaye; one brother, Billy Roy; several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband: Truman BREWSTER, her parents, Roy and Rixie KING and one brother, Max KING.

Graveside services for Shirley Mae BROYLES, 72, Muldrow, were held Monday, March 29, 2010 at 10 am at Muldrow Memory Garden in Muldrow, with Rev David Orr, officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral home at Muldrow. She was born August 26, 1937 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of Elmer RICH and Minnie M. (ELLISON) RICH. She married Ray BROYLES on March 27, 1954 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2004 in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Mrs. BROYLES died on March 25, 2010 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Survivors include, four daughters, Deborah, Sheila, Rita, and Neta; one son, Alan; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Loray; and two brothers, Leon and Joe, and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray BROYLES, two daughters, Shirley Darlene and Lisa BROYLES, her parents, and two brothers, Leroy Clifford RICH.

Sylvester CHOATE was born on Aug. 7, 1923, to Hugh SCOTT and Bessie SCOTT, in Vian. On March 27, 2010, she went home to be with the Lord. On Sept. 29, 1941, she united in marriage with J.E. CHOATE Sr. Sylvester CHOATE leaves to cherish her memories, her daughters, Una Mae, Lydia Ann and Jo Ann and Darzella and her husband, Lawrence; sons, William, J.E. Jr. and Michael and his wife, Tania; one sister, Altesa; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and daughter, Mary Lou WILSON. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vian High School auditorium with burial to follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Elder Frederick Wright Sr. will officiate.

Funeral services for Rev. Nellie Margaret (COLLINS) ENKEY, 82, of Owasso, were held Friday at the True Holiness Church in Tulsa. The Rev. Wesley Gann officiated and burial was in the Box Cemetery in Blackgum. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home of Sperry. Rev. Nellie was born March 3, 1928, in Blackgum to Efton Leonard and Verda Lexie (HAWKINS) COLLINS. She passed away Monday, March 22, 2010, in Owasso. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Hobert ENKEY of the home; sons, Eddie and his wife, Marguerite, and Fred; daughter, Glenda and her husband, Rick II; step-son, David; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda; brothers, Morris and his wife, Patricia, and Ervin, Dwight and his wife, Mary; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, Tom and Lina HAWKINS and Morris and Louisa COLLINS; brother, Voyd COLLINS, sister, Audrey RITTER, brothers-in-law, Lovely RITTER and Pliney RISLEY, step-son, James ENKEY, and many other family members.

Funeral services for Raymond PETTIT, 68, Marble City, were held March 29, 2010 at 2 pm, at Marble City Gymnasium, with Rev Dwain Hardbarger and Bro George Polecat officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial was in Flute Springs cemetery, north of Marble City. Mr PETTIT was born Jan 6, 1942, the son of Pigeon PETTIT and Nancy Wilma (ROSIN) PETTIT. He died March 26, 2010 in Stilwell. Survivors include, his companion, Phyllis; one son, Raymond, Jr., two stepdaughters, Brandy and Nancy; two grandchildren; five sisters, Phyllis, Sue, Lolita, Lillie Jean, and Onwake, four brothers, Rynold, Troy, Joe, and Clifton; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Pigeon and Nancy PETTIT and one brother Thomas PETTIT.

Private family services were held for Albert Ray CATO, 34, born January 7, 1976 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the son of Floyd Raymond CATO and Belinda Ann (SUTTERFIELD) CATO. He died on March 30, 2010 in Meeker, Oklahoma. Survivors include his mother, Linda of the home; one sister, Ramona; three brothers, Lawrence, Jimmy, and Matt; grandfather, Eugene SUTTERFIELD. Several other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Floyd CATO.

Carolyn COLDIRON, 64, of Fort Smith, Ark. passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, in a local hospital. Survivors include one son, Joe; three daughters, Jackie, Carrie, and Chy; one brother, Carol; six sisters, Ruth, Evelyn, Mavis, Joyce, Betty and Debbie; and nine grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Westside Pentecostal Church in Huntington with burial at Hartford Memorial Park under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.

Funeral services for Paula Kay GROGGINS, 87, were held Saturday, April 3, 2010, at 10 am in Agents Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, burial in Sallisaw City Cemetery, She was born May 16, 1922,in Alma, Arkansas, the daughter of John BALLINGER and Maudie Ann BALLINGER. Mrs. GROGGINS died March 31, 2010 in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma. Survivors include her husband, Carl of the home; three daughters, Ann, Ruby, and Diana; two sons; Timothy, and James; eleven grandchildren, six great- grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald BIGGERS and her parents: John and Maudie BALLINGER.

Funeral services for Ross ASBILL were held Wednesday April 7, 2010 at 10:30 am at Immanual Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Kevin Peterson and Bro. Sam McCawley, officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. ASBILL was born July 24, 1929 in Bunch, Oklahoma, the son of Joe ASBILL and Lizzie (MILLS) ASBILL. He married Meldene (HOWARD) ASBILL on June 17, 1955 in Sallisaw, Ok. Mr. ASBILL died on April 5, 2010 in Sallisaw. Survivors include, his wife, Meldene of the home; two daughters and sons in law: Ruth and Bill, and Cathy and Roger; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother and sister in law: Melvin and Mildred; one sister in law, Lula; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents: Joe and Lizzie ASBILL, four brothers, Johnny, Price, Sam, and Walter and two sisters: Ruby and Alivine.

Jackson David BARRON, 76, of Sallisaw died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Sallisaw. He was born on April 7, 1933, in Dodge City, Kan. Memorial services were held at noon Wednesday at Thornsbury Cemetery in Elm Springs, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Memorial services for Shirley BENNETT, 58, of Arkoma were held Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 2 pm in First Baptist Church of Arkoma, Oklahoma, with Dwight Chandler officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mrs. BENNETT was born July 2, 1951 in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob NESTER and Ada Lee (LONG) NESTER. She married William Clayton BENNETT, II on January 7, 1970 in Stigler, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on October 30, 2004 in Sallisaw. Mrs. BENNETT died on April 2, 2010 in Arkoma. Survivors include, one daughter; Elizabeth Francis Ann; two sons, William Clayton III and Richard; three sisters; Laura, Betty and Brenda; two brothers, Joe and Larry;

Funeral services for Dr. Mitchel MANN, 88, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah. Interment will follow services at Pryer City Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to the care of the Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mitchel MANN was born in Russellville, Ark., on Sept. 17, 1921. Dr. Mitchel MANN passed away on Monday, April 5, 2010, with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dr. MANN’s survivors include his wife, Dr. Julia (SMITH) MANN, of the home; his daughter, Dr. Jana and her husband Brad; step-daughters, Lezlea and her husband Don, and Laurinda and her husband Rich; his sister, Helen; two grandsons; and many other family members, friends and loved ones.

Grady SCOTT, 92, of Sallisaw passed away Monday, April 5, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. SCOTT was born April 10, 1917, in Antlers, the son of Ebony Wood SCOTT and Geneva (MAXWELL) SCOTT. He married Leona Maxine (BOSWELL) SCOTT on Oct. 21, 1972, in Webbers Falls. Survivors are, his wife, Maxine of the home; one son, Bill; one daughter, Betty Sue; one step-daughter, Ruby; two step-sons, Alvin and Edward; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Velma BRANON and Gladys HAWKINS, three brothers, J.D. SCOTT, Roy SCOTT and Thurman SCOTT, one grandson, Kenneth SCOTT and one step-son, Leroy MENIE. Services are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is at the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Viewing is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, at the Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Virginia ANTHONY, 81, of Gore were held Friday, April 9, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.in the Gore United Methodist Church, in Gore with Mr. Jon Anthony, officiating, with burial in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Salliaw. She was born June 13, 1928 in Gore, the daughter of Robert Franklin ROWE and Flossie KENDRICK ROWE. She was married to James Denver "J.D." ANTHONY on July 23, 1946 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She passed this life on April 6, 2010 in Gore, Oklahoma Survivors include her husband, J.D. of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law; Darla and Lynn, Elizabeth Ann and Billy, and Jayne Vee and Troy; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Jim and Billie, Kevin and Cathy, Jon and Shelly, George, and Slaton; 17 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; four sisters, Juanita, Norma, Joy and Irma; two brothers, Bob and Floyd. She was preceded in death by her parents, two grandchildren: Joey and Jeni ANTHONY, one sister, Vivian STEWART and one brother: Mitchell ROWE.

Funeral services for Charles Everett COKER, 67, were held Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 10 am in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow, with Bro. Mike Phils and Mr. Jimmy Martin, officiaitng. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr COKER was born Jan 24, 1943, in Richmond, California, the son of Jack Everett COKER and Alma Pauline (HAZELWOOD) COKER. He died April 10, 2010 in Muldrow. He was married to Doris Jean THOMAS on March 25, 1966 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Survivors include, his wife, Doris of the home; one son, Mitch and Melissa; two grandchildren; two sisters and one brother - in - law, Regeta, Maudie and Jimmy; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Kenneth Wesley COLE, 53, of Roland departed this life on Saturday, April 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard COLE and his mother, Rosie ROGERS. Kenny is survived by his three devoted sons, Adam, Andrew and Alex; one beloved daughter, Tammy Beth; former wife of 30 years and mother of his children, Linda COLE; two daughters-in-law, Sonya and Crystal; and three grandchildren. He also leaves behind his second father, Hershel ROGERS; four sisters, Patricia, Sarah, Linda Jean and Stephanie; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow. Burial was in the Roland City Cemetery under of he direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland.

Funeral services for Ricky Charles DUVALL, 57, were held Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. First Baptist Church of Muldrow, with Rev George Corbell, officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Ft. Smith. He was born September 18, 1952, in Tulsa, the son of Warren Jerry DUVALL and Imogene Lois POSEY. He died April 7, 2010, in Roland. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, .Richard and Jackie, and Gerald; three grandchildren; his mother, Imogene DUVALL; one brother, Jerry; He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Michael C. PIERCE MARTIN, 35, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church north of Vian with the Rev. Chris Armer and Dave Nelson officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MARTIN was born on Jan. 14, 1975, in Birmingham, Ala., to Danny MARTIN and Angela Joy (BURCHAM) MARTIN. He died on Monday, April 12, 2010, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Amy STOVALL of the home; two daughters, Audra and Ashley; four sons, Michael Dale, Greg, Scottie and Bobby; one granddaughter; parents; one sister, Amy; two brothers, Christopher and Scooter; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Greg D MORGAN, 41, were held Friday, April 16, 2010 at 10 am in the First Baptist Church of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow, with Rev. C W Blood officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, North of Muldrow. Mr. MORGAN was born September 24, 1968 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the son of Larry Dale MORGAN and Sharon Ann (HARRIS) MORGAN. He died April 13, 2010 in Fort Smith. He married Jennifer (LIBERTO) MORGAN on April 21, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer; three daughters, Marissa, Kristina and Emily; two step-children: Chris and Taujlee; three grandchildren; father and step-mother: Larry and Mary MORGAN; one sister, Melissa; several cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his mother:

Louise J. JENKINS, 89, formerly of Sallisaw passed away Monday, April 5, 2010, in Fayetteville, Ark. Mrs. Jenkins was born Sept. 11, 1920, in Sequoyah County, the daughter of Gov. Blunt “Gov” TAYLOR and Ethel (CREEKMORE) TAYLOR. She married Vollie B. “Bud” JENKINS on Jan. 24, 1948, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors are, her husband, Bud of the home; two daughters, Donna and her husband, Frank, and Carol and fiancée Bob WHITE; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8 at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was at Maple Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Jose Luis CHEATER PEREZ, were held Monday, April 19, 2010 at 10 am at Set Free Ministries, with Johnny Flute, officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw, with burial in McCoy Evening Shade Cemtery. Jose Luis CHEATER PEREZ was born April 14, 2010 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the son of Jose Humberto PEREZ and Pamela Jenna CHEATER. Jose passed this life on April 14, 2010 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Survivors are: parents, Jose PEREZ and Pamela CHEATER of Marble City; one sister, Jasmyne; one brother, Quinton; maternal grandparents, Jimmie and Josie CHEATER; several other relatives and friends.

Judi Lynn (HADDOX) VAUGHN, 47, of Sallisaw passed away Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Tulsa. Judi was born on Aug. 9, 1962, in Glendale, Calif., the daughter of Noble HADDOX and Betty (BENGE) HADDOX. She married Willis VAUGHN on July 26, 1991, in Vernal, Utah. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ricky in December of 2004 and Calvin in February of 2004. Survivors include, her husband, Willis of the home; two daughters, Amanda and her husband, Mike, and Alisha and her companion, Boone; five grandchildren; her parents; three brothers and three sisters-in-law, Glen and Faith, Leonard and Elaine, and John and Nancy; four sisters and four brothers-in-law, Brenda and James, and Andrea and Jim, Janet and David, and Joni and David; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Baptist Church in New Hope. Burial was in Akins Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Christopher Brady CRAWFORD will be held on Monday, April 19, 2010 at 11:30 AM at the Marble City Cemetery with, his cousin, Pastor Steven Spyres, officiating, eulogy given by Kimberly Ikovic, and readings by Nancy and Johnny Dyson. The family will meet friends and family at Hart Funeral Home on Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM. Services have been entrusted to Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Christopher CRAWFORD was born on Sunday, April 23, 1967 the son of Larson Lee and Peggy Jean (SPYRES) CRAWFORD in Muskogee, OK. Christopher left us on Thursday, April 15, 2010 at the age of 42 years. Christopher is preceded in death by his beloved father, Larson who passed away in 1983, all of his grandparents and many cherished pets. Chris is survived by his mother Peggy CRAWFORD of the home in Tahlequah. His three sisters include Phyllis and husband Jerry, Gerry and husband Chris, and Nancy. He also leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephew, Kimberly and husband Joe, Caroline, and Johnny and wife Kassandra, and one great nephew Knox, as well as many relatives, and dear friends.

Funeral services for W.C. "Dub" MEANS, 67, of Bokoshe, was Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2 pm in Mallory-Martin Chapel, with Reverend Sherman Dix and Mr. Corbett Means, officiating. Burial will be in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Mr. MEANS was born April 9, 1943, in Bokoshe, Oklahoma to Wilson and Ila (COPELAND) MEANS and passed away April 13, 2010, in Bokoshe. Survivors include, his wife, Kathy of the home; three daughters, Gaila, Kim, Alisa and husband Gary; two sisters, Anita, and Peggy and husband Sherman; one sister-in-law, June and husband Mike; one brother, Curtis and wife Kathy; one brother-in-law, Philip and wife Wanda; four grandchildren; five nieces, seven grand nieces, six nephews and six grand nephews; He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Charles Edward RUSSELL, 77, Friday, April 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Blackjack Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr RUSSELL was born Oct. 28, 1932 in Redland, OK, the son of Charley James RUSSELL and Cleo Berta BUTLER RUSSELL. He died April 14, 2010 in Fort Smith. He was married to Geraldean GASTINEAU on Oct. 6, 1951 in Van Buren, AR. Survivors include his wife, Geraldean of the home; three daughters: Theresa, Deborah, Lisa; three sons, Larry,Wayne, Jeff; eight grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren; three sisters, Cassie, Emma Fern, Wilma; one brother, Jim; Several other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Charley James RUSSELL.

Funeral services for Howard Lee SUMPTER, 84, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bishop Gerald Treadwell officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SUMPTER was born on Feb. 1, 1926, in Gore to Andrew SUMPTER and Almeda (BROWN) SUMPTER. He died on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Betty Francis TREADWELL on Jan. 12, 1949, in Waldron, Ark. She preceded him in death on May 6, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include, one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Fowler Ray; one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Carolyn; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris and Ruth; two brothers, Harold and Arvil; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Clifford, Calvin and Jim SUMPTER.

Peggy Sue BUZZARD, 47, the daughter of Isaac Benton WYTALIER, Sr. and Alta Mae (MARTIN) WYTALIER, was born December 3, 1962, at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California. She passed from this life on April 19, 2010, at her home in Sallisaw. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her husband, Mack B. BUZZARD on October 30, 2002. Peggy’s surviving family includes her husband of 6 years, Dale THOMAS, of the home in Sallisaw, OK; two sons, Rick and wife, Teresa, and Chris; her daughter, Susan and husband, Daniel; one brother, Ike and wife, Vickie; two sisters, Donna and husband, Michael, and Judy; and four grandchildren. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Hart Memorial Chapel with Bro. Charlie Shell officiating. Interment will follow at Rocky Point Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell.

Funeral services for Alice Joyce HALLUM, 92, of Muldrow were held Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 10 am in Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Bobby Mason, Mr. Jerry Johnson, Mr. Mark Hallum, officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.Ms. HALLUM was born January 2, 1918 in Lee's Chapel Community, Oklahoma, the daughter of Grundie Orban "G.O." HALLUM and Maude (LEE) HALLUM. She died April 19, 2010 in Roland. Survivors include one sister and brother in law, Fay and Jimmie; one brother and sister in law, Ray and Muriel; one very special cousin: Alice; many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews, and great-grand-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends; she was preceded in death by her parents; G.O. and Maude HALLUM, two sisters, Sybil HALLUM and Eula Dean HUGGINS;one brother, Orban HALLUM;

Funeral services for Kurt Justice HOMMEL, 68, of Short Community in Oklahoma, on Wednesday, at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Reverend Steve Rutherford, officiating. He went to be with the Lord April 19, 2010 at his home. He was born October 29, 1941 to Heinrich and Katherina HOMMEL in Frankfurt,Germany. He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Cheryl COLLINS. He is survived by his wife Hazel, two sons, Thomas, Randy and Carol; four daughters ,Cindy and J.R., Glenda and Dale, Linda and Mike, Mary Jo and Darren. A brother Peter and Mariandl, a sister Katherina and Klause; sixteen grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Susan Dawn CRISER-LOVERN of Sallisaw was born Sept. 8, 1959, in Wichita, Kan. to James and Millie CRISER. She passed from this life on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in Tulsa. She is survived by her husband, Carl LOVERN, of the home; her mother; her daughters, Carly and Haley, and Ashley; her sons, Arron and Timm, and Adam; her sisters, Lisa, Kay Lynn, Sara and Selena; and her beloved grandchildren Sydnee, Frankee, Saydee, Cammee, Mason and Jason. She was preceded in death by her father, her brother, Chipper CRISER, her sister, Sylvia CRISER-SYROCK, and her grandparents, Frank and Quay BERNSTEN and Carl and Marie CRISER. A celebration of her life was held at 3 p.m. Saturday at her and Carl’s home in Sallisaw. An additional service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Dripping Springs Cemetery in Crawford County, Arkansas. Services were entrusted to AdamsCrest Cremation Center of Tulsa.

Wilburn O. “Buck” BEWLEY, 84, was born Jan. 23, 1926, to Elmer and Elva (DAVIS) BEWLEY in Atkins, Ark. He died April 6, 2010, at his home in Chandler. He married Daphene DUVALL on Oct. 4, 1947. Wilburn was preceded in death by his mother and father, brothers, Dewey and Walter BEWLEY, and sister Elma RAMSEY. He is survived by his wife, Daphene BEWLEY; daughter, Jennetta and her husband, Jerry; son, Nelson and his wife, Fran; his daughter, Joyce and her husband, Gary; his son, Don and his wife, Dana; five grandchildren;six great-grandchildren; one brother, John; four sisters, Narvell, Louise, Wanda and Jean; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Harrah Church, interment followed at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Cemetery in Chandler. Arrangements were under the direction of Lehman Funeral Home of Wellston.

Graveside services for Lyle "Wally" BROWN, 46, were held at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 1 pm, with Rev Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw, Ok. He was born November 15, 1963 in Tahlequah, the son of Edgar Ray BROWN and Judy Marie (SMITH) BROWN. He was a mechanic. Mr. BROWN passed this life on April 21, 2010 in Tulsa. Survivors include, two daughters: Shadara and Jeanie; one son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Billie; one grandson; his father, Edgar Ray BROWN; three sisters and two brother-in-laws, Saundra and David, Wanna, Valerie and Daniel; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Gary and Cindy, and Clyde and Jose. Several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother: Judy BROWN.

Funeral services for Jerry Eugene HENSON, 66, were held Monday April 26, 2010 at 10 am at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev Anthony Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery, north of Muldrow. He was born February 23, 1944 in Liberty Community, OK, the son of Elonzo Henson and Beulah (COLE) HENSON. He was married to Gwenlyn MORGAN on January 3, 1964 in Muldrow, OK. He died on April 23, 2010 in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Gwen of the home; three daughters, Christy, Sandi Kaye, and Natasha; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Wilma, and Rama Faye; one brother: Herbert; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, his parents and four brothers: Lloyd, Fate, Carl and C.L.

Robert NOISEY passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, from an accident at his home in Blanchard. Robert was born in Sequoyah County on March 7, 1743. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Susie NOISEY, aunt, Ada MORRIS NOISEY, brother, Denny NOISEY, sister, June PHILLIPS and a son, Robert Allen “Buddy” NOISEY Jr. He is survived by his wife of 26 and a half years, Sandra NOISEY; stepsons, Jim and Raymond; their sons, Cameron, Luke and Max; mother of his children, Phyllis SCROGGINS NOISEY; children, Rhonda, Debbie, Tina, Troy; 18 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Portland Avenue Pentecostal Holiness Church in Oklahoma City. Interment followed at Dibble Cemetery in Dibble under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home and Chapel of Moore.

Graveside services for Betty Jo CREEKMORE, 86, were held Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Roland City Cemetery, at 2 pm, with Bro Royce Martin, officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born July 24, 1923, in Henryetta, the dauther of Freddy Richard HILL and Lois Dorothea (COPE) HILL. She died April 22, 2010 in Fort Smith. She married Vernon William “V W” CREEKMORE on June 22, 1941 in Ardmore. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2007 in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Jo; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Brenda; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; one brother, William Edward; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Sheary Bell HARRISON-DREW was born to Joseph and Beulah HARRISON on Feb. 23, 1916, in Tishamingo. Preceding Sheary in death are her parents, all 14 of her siblings, three children, Geraldine, Charles and Leon COWANS, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, A.C., Rev. Thomas D. and his wife, Rose M., and Emanuel; six daughters, Mildred, Gertha, and Doretha and her husband, Leebern, Gloria, Sirretter and her husband, Lawarence, and Linda; daughters-in-law, Sherry S. and Elnita; 46 grandchildren; 90 great-grandchildren; 44 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family. Funeral services are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vian High School Auditorium with the Rev. Thomas D. Drew officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Char Christian IVEY, 63, of Krum, Texas were held Monday, April 26, 2010 at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Bro Mark Dunning and Mr T J Ivey officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeal Home in Muldrow. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery. She was born July 8, 1946 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of Anita May DAVIS. She was an accountant. Mrs IVEY died April 22, 2010 in Dallas. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jameie and Danny, Crystal and Dr Shane, and Elizabeth; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Elvin, and T J and Teresa; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Linda Jo and Forrest, and Jean ZAJACK; one brother Bill; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Dorothy Mae KING, 53, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 pm Wednesday at Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Ritter and Rev Raymond Esteban, officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born February 26, 1957 in Pauls Valley, OK., the daughter of Sam KING and Eula Mae (MELTON) KING. She died on April 26, 2010 in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry, and Tammy; four sons, Richard, James, Tommy, and David; fourteen grandchildren; two sisters, Renee and Polly, several nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Dalton WALKER.

Graveside services for Alpha E McCULLOUGH, 92, were held Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 2 pm at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev Vernon Stone officiating, Under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 14, 1918 in Izard County, Arkansas, the daughter of John Walter McCULLOUGH and Laura Martella (HIGHTOWER) McCULLOUGH. Ms. McCULLOUGH died on April 23, 2010 in Owasso, Oklahoma. Survivors include a niece Barbara and husband Morgan; and serveral other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parent, John and Laura McCULLOUGH and one brother, John McCULLOUGH.

Wanda Faye ROSIN, 62, of Sallisaw died on Saturday, April 24, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on Jan. 13, 1949, in Tahlequah. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev Larry Pritchett, officiating. Burial was in the South Bunch Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born January 13, 1949 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the daughter of George PRITCHETT and Katie (BIGFEATHER) PRITCHETT. She married Leon ROSIN on Nov 23, 1967 in Marble City. She died April 24, 2010 in Fort Smith. Survivors inlcude her husband, Leon of the hme; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Rodney and Sandy, Aaron and Brandon; four daughters and 2 sons-in-law, Merinda and James, Adriana and Martin, Lawanda, Crystal; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandaughter, one sister, Lillian Ruth; three brother, R W, Larry, and George; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; George and Katie PRITCHETT.

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