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Graveside services for John Robert "Johnny Bob" BENGE, 45, of North Richland Hills, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Redman Cemetery in DeQueen, Ark., under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home of DeQueen. He was born Dec. 13, 1957, in Poteau to Bob BENGE and Shirley BENGE. He died Friday, March 28, 2003, in his home. Survivors include one son, Shane; two daughters, Amii and Jennifer; two grandchildren, Landon and Emma; his mother, Shirley BENGE; one brother, Mark; and several uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Michael "Mike" BENGE.

Funeral services for John "J.T." CORBELL, 73, of Muldrow were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, at the Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Thursday, March 27, 2003, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Kaye CORBELL of the home; one daughter, Cindy; one son, Greg; two grandchildren; his mother, Jewel CORBELL; three sisters, Shirley, Barbara and Linda; and two brothers, Otis and Grover.

Funeral services for Lessie Mae FARMER HARTSFIELD, 76, of Old Hickory, Tenn. are being held 2 p.m.Thursday, at the East Side Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with burial in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. She died Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Hermitage, Tenn. Survivors include her husband, James Roy HARTSFIELD; one son, Robert; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jessie Sue and "Wink"; two brothers, Billy and Fred; several nieces and nephews; one step-daughter, Vivian; and one step-son, Jimmy C. She was preceded in death by one son, Andy CANTRELL; one sister, Mary Lou FARMER; and one brother, John FARMER.

Graveside services for Mildred JONES, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery Gazebo south of Muldrow, with Janie McKeehen and Bro James Miller officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 13, 1928, in Paw Paw Bottoms community to Eli Jefferson WELCH and Cora Elizabeth (TOUNZEN) WELCH. She died Friday, March 28, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married G.B. JONES on Sept. 23, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1994. Survivors include three daughters, Wyemiah, Brenda and Vicki; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Colleen; two brothers, E.J. and Otto; one daughter-in-law, Carmen; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including three God Children, Rhoda , Karen and Kathy.

Memorial services for Margaret Lucille MARTIN, 91, of Sallisaw, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, at the old Sallisaw High School under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 17, 1911, in Osage to Thomas and Maggie OSBORN. She died Friday, March 28, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann and Jack; one niece; four step-grandchildren; and several friends. Mrs. MARTIN was preceded in death by her husband, Henry H. "Hi" MARTIN; and one sister and brother-in-law, Catherine O. and Roy FRYE Jr.

Memorial services for Sherry Elizabeth PAGE, 38, of Munford, Tenn., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. She was born June 22, 1964, in Tulytown, Penn. to Tom Page and Claire BROUSSEAU PAGE. She died Wednesday, March 23, 2003, in Memphis, Tenn. Survivors include one daughter, Roxanne; one son, John; her parents of Sallisaw; one brother, Rodney; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Tammy and Chad; Laurie and Chad; paternal grandfather, R.J. PAGE; four nephews; two nieces; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Gary Dean WALKER, 42, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Harold McKeehen and Reggie Kelly officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 11, 1960, in Tahlequah to Alvin Eugene WALKER and Vida Marie (WATIE) WALKER. He died Sunday, March 30, 2003, in Athens, Texas. Survivors include his mother, of the home; three sisters, Deborah Faye, Patricia Diane and Linda Kay; one brother, Garren Michael; three nieces; one nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Beulah Mae Thomas BRYANT, 38, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with Rev. A.J. Parish officiating, under the direction of Rowell -Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She was born Nov. 24, 1964, in Fort Smith to Louie THOMAS Jr. and Mary (CARTER) THOMAS. She died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, in her home. Mrs. BRYANT was an assembly line worker for O.K. Foods. Survivors include her mother, Mary THOMAS of Fort Smith; four sisters, Ruth, Sharon, Brenda and Gay Lynn; three brothers, Joseph, Cylde and Francis; and other relatives and friends, including her fiancee Roger and his daughter, Rachel.

Graveside services for John Allen McGRAW, 64, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, at the Fort Smith, National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Revs. Edward Cunningham and Brent McGRAW officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 11, 1938, in DeWitt, Ark. to Ray Allen McGRAW and Mary Irene (PARKER) McGRAW. He died Wednesday, April 2, 2003, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Helen (HAWKINS) McGRAW of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Brandi, Mark and Janie; six grandchildren, two sisters, Eunice and Elizabeth; one brother, Arthur; and several nieces, nephews, step-brothers and step-sisters and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Charles Parker McGRAW ; and one sisters, Dorothy OWENS.

Graveside services for Hazel Okla SMITH, 91, of Dallas, formerly of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Resthaven Memory Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Hunter Funeral Home of Capitol Hill in Oklahoma City. She was born Aug. 8, 199, in Muldrow She died Monday, March 31, 2003, in Dallas. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Betsy Lee and her husband Carl; two nephews, Jack and Jim; and one nieces, Desia Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Haskell E. SMITH; an infant son; five sisters; and two brothers.

Funeral services for Maynard BLACKARD, 83, of Fort Smith, Ark. formerly of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Monte Johnson and P. Doug Harvell officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Jan. 5, 1920, in Muldrow to Edgar E. BLACKARD and Belle (SNOW) BLACKARD. He died Saturday, April 5, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Floyd Fredrick "Dude" CASSADY, 86, of Talihina, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Talihina Funeral Home Chapel with Re. Dan Nix officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home of Talihina. He was born Dec. 12, 1916, in Sequoyah County to W.F. CASSADY and Bonnie RHODES. He died Friday, April 4, 2003, in the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Talihina. He married Lorene JAMES on Nov. 21, 1946, in Drumwright. Survivors include one grandson and his wife, Matthew and Jean; one great-grandson; and one daughter-in-law, Sandy; one sister, Betty; five brothers-in-law, Kenneth, Gene, Donald, O.C. and Harold; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Greg; and two sisters-in-law, Geraldine and Freda.

Funeral services for Anise HOUSER HARDIN, 88, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Elder Cal Kennedy and deacon Bobby Brown officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born April 18, 1914, in Watts to James Columbus HOUSER and Mary Prudence FARTHING HOUSER. She died Friday, April 4, 2003, in Roland. She married Homer William HARDIN on Dec. 7, 1929, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Feb. 9, 1994. Survivors include two daughters, Lola Mae and Debra Ann; six sons, John W., Everett E., Russell Dean, Harold D., Joe F. and Thelbert N.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters; and two grandchildren, John Wesley HARDIN and Lora Kathleen (HARDIN) MOORE.

Funeral services for Donna Lou HOUSE, 69, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Liberty Assembly of God church in Liberty with Rev. Tommy Treat and Bro. Ed Reese officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northwest of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born Aug. 22, 1933, in Lonoke, Ark. to Lloyd Hubert WALLS Sr. and Rosella (DePREIST) WALLS. She died Friday, April 4, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Ray E. HOUSE Sr. on Nov. 1, 1952, in Arkoma. Survivors include her husband, Ray of the home; two sons, Steve and Ray; two daughters, Vickie and Nannette; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, George; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, VanDoyne WALLS and Lloyd Hubert WALLS Jr. and two sisters, Margaret DUNN and Betty NEDOROLIK.

Funeral services for Nora N. MERRILL, 103, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Gans Bible Church in Gans, with Revs. Joe Fowler and Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 28, 1899, in Bluffton, Ark. to Arlando ROBINSON and Elizabeth (CARTER) ROBINSON. She died Friday, April 4, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Ocie Wilberton MERRILL on Aug. 7, 1919, in Seminole county. He preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 1974. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Ann and Dean; one son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Betty; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eva and Rebecca; and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Mildred SPARKMAN GENTINE and one great-grandson, Brian MERRILL.

Funeral services for Gerald Dean PHILLIPS Sr., 68, of Paris, Ark. were held Monday, April 7, 2003, at the Lakeview Pentecostal Church in Booneville, Ark., with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. He died Thursday, April 3, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Wilma Sue; two sons Gerald Jr. and Jackie; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruth and Opal. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue PHILLIPS; his parents, William and Lucy (DEATON) PHILLIPS; three brothers, Henry PHILLIPS, Roy PHILLIPS and Marlin PHILLIPS; and three sisters, Elizabeth BEARD, Jewel SCOTT and Bertha MOSES.

Memorial services for Danita WILLIAMS, 40, of Burkburnett, Texas, were held Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Owens & Brumley Chapel in Burkburnett, with Rev. John Earnhart officiating, under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Burkburnett. She was born Sept. 8, 1962, in Fort Smith, Ark. to James EARNHART and Freda EARNHART. She died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, in a Wichita Falls hospital. Survivors include her husband, Danny WILLIAMS of Burkburnett; four sons, Chance Alta, Scott, Brandon and Barry; her mother and step-father, Freda and Tom MUNDY; her father, James EARNHART; one sister, Rita and her grandmother, Juanita DEAN.

Funeral services for Lucy MONDIER CRAWLEY, 95, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Church of Christ in Roland, with Dr. Phil Smith and Mike Henson officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born Feb. 4, 1908, in Paw Paw community to Alvin Calloway GAGE and Nancy (PENNINGTON) GAGE. She died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Loretta; six nieces; five nephews; five step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leon MONDIER and Ed CRAWLEY; one son, Bob MONDIER; and two grandsons, Michael CRAWLEY and Melton CRAWLEY.

Funeral services for Lillian Irene FONDREN, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; one daughter, Judith; four sons, Thomas, Richard, Gary and David; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Geraldine and Mae. She was preceded in death by her sons Johnny and Bruce LANKFORD.

Funeral services for Jack L. GABLE, 66, of Kern County, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, died Monday, April 7, 3003. He was born Oct. 12,1936, in Sallisaw, to Louie and Juanita GABLE. Survivors include his wife, Ella GABLE of the home; one daughter, Tammy; two sons, Doyle and Louie; two brothers, Donald and Doyle; one sister, Judy; four grandchildren; and many friends. Mr. GABLE was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Forman; and one grandson Casey.

Graveside services for Kayla Gail LAMAN, infant, of Roland, will be held Wednesday, April 6, at the Cottonwood Cemetery southeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw, with Rev. Ricky Owens officiating. She was born April 1, 2003, to Alan Wayne LAMAN Jr. and DeeDeAnn (WANN) LAMAN. She died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her parents of the home; one sister, Sailor; one brother, Tyler; maternal grandparents, Tim and Janice POUNDER; paternal grandparents, Alan Sr and Rita ; maternal great-grandparents, Bill and Ruth SHACKELFORD; paternal great-grandparents, Helen CLEVENGER, and Tommy and JoAnn HUMPHRIES.

Funeral services for Paul Edward POWERS, 62, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Revs Michael Tom and Kevin Fouts officiating. Burial was in Shady Point Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born Jan. 29, 1941 to Ed and Sue POWERS. He died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, in Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann POWERS of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Athena and John, Rhonda and Mike, and Robin; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Bryon and Renee, Vance and Kim, John Paul, and Ed and Tammy; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary, Karen and Teresa; two brothers, Henry, and Billy; and several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Donald POWERS.

Funeral services for Bates SCOTT, 88, of Coweta, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. David Jones officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 14, 1914, in the Brent community to Roscoe DeVigor and Laura Myrtle (FOWLER) SCOTT. He died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in Broken Arrow. He married Dorothy L. CALHOUN on Sept 7, 1940 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Dorothy L. SCOTT of the home; one daughter, Irma; one granddaughter; two sisters, Willie and Lorece; one brother, Hoyt. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Okla WILLIAMS; and two brothers, Owen and Vernon SCOTT.

Graveside services for Willodean SMITH, 61, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Glenco Cemetery in Pindall, Ark., with Rev. Jerry Cowan officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 7, 1941, in Pindall to Henry MANN and Isabelle (MILLS) MANN. She died Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca and Ruthie; two sons, Charles and Jeff; 3 grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie J. SMITH on Oct. 31, 1986.

Carol SMITHSON, wife of State Rep. Glen 'Bud" SMITHSON died Wednesday in Oklahoma City. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with burial at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITHSON 51, was born May 21, 1951, in Gans to Bert an Elma ENGLAND of Edmond. Mrs. SMITHSON is survived by her husband of 33 years, Glen "Bud" SMITHSON of the home; two sons, Todd and his wife, Michelle, and Justin Glen; her parents, Bert and Elma ENGLAND; four sisters, twin sister Cheryl an her husband, Greg; Barbara and her husband, Ron; Betty and her husband, Larry; and Gail and her husband, Robert "Red"; father-in-law and mother-in-law, W.A. and Doris SMITHSON; sisters-in-law, Cheryl and her husband, Wendel, and Pam and her husband, Rick; a brother-in-law, Don and his wife, Wanda; several nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Kenneth J. VINCENT, 55, of Disney, formerly of Bokoshe, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Old Bokoshe Cemetery, with Rev. Barry Hayes officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He was born June 15, 1947, in Bokoshe to Hubert and Vera (BARKLEY) VINCENT. He died Saturday, April 5, 2003, in Disney. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kendra and her husband, Jeremiah; one son, Keith; one sister, Helen; and five brothers, Larry, Hugh, Bruce, Dwight and Royce. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Erma; two brothers, Keith and Troy; and one daughter, Kara.

Funeral services for Britt BROCK, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Sallisaw Cemetery gazebo, with Dick Mayo and Earl Ed Strebeck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb 23, 1914, in Muldrow, to Ben Edward BROCK and Carrie (BENEAUX) BROCK. He died Saturday, April 12, 2003, in Vian. He married Eula Virgie ASBILL on Feb. 10, 1934, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Eula BROCK of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Elke; two granddaughters,; four great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Avon and Ruth; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ben Edward BROCK Jr. and Leland WEBB; and one sister, Letha WEBB EVERETT.

Funeral services for Audine CANTWELL, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Barling Cemetery in Barling, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She was born Dec. 12, 1921, in Lamar, Colo. to Ralph and Lucille COX. She died Saturday, April 12, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Archie "Buddy" CANTWELL on March 17, 1940 in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Patty; one son Larry; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Merlene.

Funeral services for Clarence William "C-Bo" DURHAM, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Akins Assembly of God Church northeast of Sallisaw, with Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Jeremy Jackson officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Detroit, to George Carney DURHAM Sr. and Gladys Dean (BIGGS) DURHAM. He died Sunday, April 13, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Alice Ethelene EVANS on Aug. 9, 1975, in Muldrow. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2000. Survivors include two daughters, Pat and Shirley; one son, Lee; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson GIESLER, 93, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. with burial in Muldrow Memory Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Pat, and Frances and her husband Herman; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Robert and his wife Peggy, Jack, and Paul and his wife Sue, and Tommy and his wife Mildred; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ulysses Allison "Al" KING, 84, of Tahlequah, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Loren Bennett, Randy Rogers and Sheila Bradford officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 27, 1918, in Tahlequah, to Ulysses Samuel KING and Gertrude (COSBY) KING. He died Saturday, April 12, 2003, in Tahlequah. He married Lois ROGERS on July 13, 1940, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lois KING of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Frankie and Loren; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth, Nina and Dorothy; two brothers-in-law, Dan and John; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Hershel McDONALD, former Sallisaw Liberty Elementary School Principal, are being held at 2 p.m.Thursday, April 17, at the First Christian Church. Mr. McDONALD died Monday, April 14, 2003, in Sallisaw at the age of 96. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, and Dr. Lee Woodard, Norma Ruth Stewart and Walter Leeper will officiate. Arrangements are by Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McDONALD was born Dec. 6, 1906 in Mountainburg, Ark., the son of Alfred Green McDONALD and Ida Virginia McADAMS McDONALD. He was given the name Alfred Hershel McDONALD. He married Grace Stella PINKERTON in Van Buren, Ark. on Dec. 23, 1929. She preceded him in death on May 17, 1997. She was a retired Sallisaw Elementary school teacher. Mr. McDONALD is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald, and Fred and Jo Helen; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Julia GLASS McMINN, 81, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Charlie Shell officiating. Burial will be in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 9, 1921, in Sequoyah County, to John GLASS and Emma GUINEYHEAD. She died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, James; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Chester McMINN; one daughter, Pat STEELEY; one son, Claude Ellis McMINN and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Norma Jo PERSON, 60, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:30 a.m.Tuesday, at the Grand Avenue Baptist Church, with burial in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Saturday, April 12, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and his wife Melissa, and Darin and his wife Tracy; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother Norma BARTLETT; and three aunts, Helen, Freda and Betty.

Graveside services for Frank ROSS, 34, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Fleetwood Cemetery in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 20, 1968, in Sallisaw, to Jerry ROSS and Margaret Ellen (KNIGHT) ROSS. He died Friday, April 11, 2003, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Laura; one brother, Jerry Robert; three nephews; one niece; and other relatives and friends, including his former wife, Kim ROSS.

Paul Stanley SCOGGINS, 56, of Sallisaw died Sunday, April 13, 2003, in Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 9, 1946, in Texas, to Carmen SCOGGINS and Verna (HOUSE) SCOGGINS. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Connie (RUFFNER) SCOGGINS of the home; three daughters, Kim, Julie and Amy; one son, Mike; two sisters, Joyce and Rose; three brothers, Jim, Kenneth and Ronnie; and his mother. He was preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Carl SCOGGINS.

Funeral services for Wyneta SOUTHERLAND, 73, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the First Baptist church in Muldrow, with Tim Ohls officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Feb. 13, 1930, in Brushy community, to George BRANHAM and Erma (HALE) BRANHAM. She died Friday, april 11, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Albert SOUTHERLAND Jr. on Dec. 23, 1950. He preceded her in death on July 28, 1998. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, George and Debbie, and Roger and Vicki, Bobby and Cathy, and David and Theresa; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol and Wayne, and Angela; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Geneva, Joyce and Bobbie; four brothers, Clinton, Glen, Jack and Jim; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rev Loyd SUMMERHILL, 79, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Short, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Vista Freewill Baptist Church in Van Buren, with burial in Allison Cemetery in Sequoyah County, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He was born June 7, 1923, in Short, to D.D. and Malinda SUMMERHILL. He died Saturday, April 12, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Sue SUMMERHILL of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and her husband Jerry ; three sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and his wife Dellana, Kenneth and his wife Michelle and David and his wife Carolyn; 17 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Letha, Quixie, Velma, Emma Lou and Verna Mae; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Leanne and her husband Thomas; and one step-son and daughter-in-law, Scott and his wife Kathy. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Hilma SUMMERHILL; his parents; two sisters, Ina SYROCK and his twin, Lois SUMMERHILL; and one brother, Fay SUMMERHILL.

Funeral services for Rose Ellen BLACKBURN, 82, of Sallisaw, are at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Sallisaw Cemetery gazebo, with Revs. Harold McKeehen and Randy Freeman officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 20, 1920, in Pryor, to George William ANDERSON and Cora Mae (HARP) ANDERSON. She died Thursday, April 17, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Lewis E. BLACKBURN on Aug. 22, 1940, in Stillwater. He preceded her in death on Sept 22, 1998. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Zoella and Dwight; one son and daughter-in-law, Lewis Marion and Mary; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Charles and William Earl.

Graveside services for Willie BURKETT, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Mt McCurey Cemetery in Rudy, Ark., with Rev. Gary Elmore officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born March 27, 1936, in Natural Dam, Ark., to Frank BURKETT and Lucy KETCHER. He died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy and Ann Marie; one son Keith; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters, Irene, Clara, Billie, Pamela and Vicki; three brothers, Clarence, Charles Ray and David; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Andy BURKETT and Ricky BURKETT; and one sister, Joann HARVEY.

Rosary services for Dalphus Dale CATON, 84, of Van Buren, Ark., is Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Mass services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St Michael's Catholic Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in a local hospital. Survivors include five daughters, Patricia, Barbara, Beverly, Diana and Catherine; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Enid.

Graveside services for T.J CHILES, 83, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Monday, April 14, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son, Gary Lynn; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie CHILES.

Funeral services for Lena E. SNIDER CROW, 89, of Charleston, Ark., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Charleston Methodist Church, with burial in Parks Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. She died Wednesday, April 16, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Randall CROW of the home; two sisters, Myrtle and Ruth; two nieces; and five nephews.

Graveside services for Tacia DeLACERDA, 18, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 8, 1985, in Muldrow, to Zane Wallace GRAY Jr. and Delia Marie (CUDE) GRAY. She died Monday, April 14, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Jesse Richard DeLACERDA on Nov. 23, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband of the home; her father, Zane GRAY; two sisters, Tina and Cassia; five brothers, Wallace, Jerry, Tommy and Eric and Ron; and several nieces, nephews, aunts uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Emalean Rose HOUSE, an infant, of Muldrow, are at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, with Rev. Richard Crawford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 15, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Robert Anthony JETTON and Billie Olean HOUSE. She died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her mother, Billie HOUSE, her father, Robert Anthony JETTON; one brother, Tyler Dewayne; maternal grandparents, Sue and Ned CLEMONS and Edward and Kay HOUSE; paternal grandparents, Brenda and Freddie JETTON; maternal great-grandmother, Emma PALMER; and paternal great-grandmother, Zelphia ROGERS.

Graveside services for Cread Harold ORENDORFF Jr., 87, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery gazebo, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 18, 1915, in Shiloh community, to Cread ORENDORFF Sr. and Lena (DAVIS) ORENDORFF. He died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Geneva Gertrude RANDOLPH on March 16, 1939, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 1997. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Creda and Mike; one son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Carla; two grandchildren; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Faye and Opal, James "Pete" and Emma, Jack and Coleen, and Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Martin Keith ORENDORFF; two sisters, Mayo HOLDER and his twin Martha CROSSNO BIBB; one half-brother, Hobert DAVIS, and one half-sister, Leta SIZEMORE ROACH.

Funeral services for Thelma BAKER ROLSTEN, 85, of Vian, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Cookson, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in 1 p.m., in Tulsa, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. She was born June 7, 1917, in Stone Bluff to Frank Christopher BACH and Helen Mary (WOLKEN) BACH. She died Tuesday, April 15, 2003, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Linda; one son, Don Lee; one grandson; three nephews; one niece; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Lee BAKER and her second husband Robert M. ROLSTEN.

Paul Stanley SCROGGINS, 56, of Sallisaw, died Sunday, April 13, 2003, in Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 9, 1946, in Texas, to Carmen SCROGGINS and Verna (HOUSE) SCROGGINS. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Connie (RUFFNER) SCROGGINS of the home; three daughters, Kim, Julie and Amy; one son, Mike; six grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce and Rose; three brothers, Jim, Kenneth and Ronnie; and his mother. He was preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Carl SCROGGINS.

Memorial services for Robert V. "Bob" BLAIR, 78, of Rose, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Kansas Cemetery in Kansas, with Rev. Utah Humphrey officiating, under the direction of Key Funeral Home of Locust Grove. He was born Nov. 17, 1924, near Kansas, to Frank and Nola (MURPHY) BLAIR. He died Friday, April 18, 2003, in Tahlequah. He married Nancy Ann FOSTER on June 17, 1950, at the Round Mound Church near Wauneta, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Nancy BLAIR of the home; four sons, Robert Stephen and his wife Nancy, Stanley Nolan and his wife Judy, Gary Franklin and John Lee and his wife Cheryl; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alena, Patsy and Tomina; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Chandler an John Hugh BLAIR; his parents; and one half-sister, Nina WILLIAMS.

Daisy Lee BROWN, 81, of Rose, formerly of Sallisaw, Gans and Citrus Heights, Calif. died Friday, April 18, 2003, in Integris Grove General Hospital in Grove. She was born May 13, 1921, in Madill to O.O. and Ada (AMONETT) KIRKWOOD. No services are planned at this time. Services are entrusted to Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home of Grove. She married Jack C. BROWN on Sept 2, 1939 in Wagoner. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, of Rose; one daughter, Vonna; one son, Rod; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, June; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Euna Marie CULLUM COKER, 76, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Hanson, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuaries South Colonial Chapel in Oklahoma City, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City. She was born June 2, 1926, in Hanson to James "Buck" and Ruby CULLUM. She died Thursday, April 17, 2003, in Kindred Hospital in Oklahoma City. She married Frank Thomas COKER of Muldrow in 1946. Survivors include her husband, of Oklahoma City; two daughters an sons-in-law, Linda and her husband Ronnie, and Johnnie and her husband Richard; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary, Theresa, Betty and Gladys; one brother, Franklin; an several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Sidney COKER; her parents; one sister, Eva Mae GILLIAM; and three brothers, Carl, James an Freddy CULLUM.

Funeral services for Lavern FESPERMAN, 83, of Lamar, Mo. formerly of Bokoshe, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the First United Methodist Church in Bokoshe, with Rev. Mary Sue SPROUSE officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born June 13, 1919, in Gillham, Ark., to Floyd STINNETT and Nell (BEUTELSCHIES) STINNETT. She died Sunday, April 20, 2003, in Lamar. She married William Laverne "Bill" FESPERMAN on Oct. 8, 1938, in Bokoshe. He preceded her in death on Aug. 25, 1998. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Larry; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Sheila AINSWORTH in 1970.

Funeral services for Dovie Irene FREEMAN, 90, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church east of Muldrow, with Revs. Kenneth Linn and Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Feb. 16, 1913, in Danville, Ark., to Thomas NOBLETT and Mary Ellen (PRICE) NOBLETT. She died Sunday, April 20, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Charles Troy FREEMAN on April 8, 1931, in Danville. He preceded her in death on Jan. 21, 1994. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Anna Jo and Dale, Charlene, Jeannette and Jim, and Willene and Mickey; one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Charles an Ruth; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Kevin HODGES in 1993 and Charles PARKER in 1948.

Funeral services for Ocie Ola JUSTICE, 85, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Marlin Douthit officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Aug. 29, 1917, in Sweethome, Ark. to Horace Greeley LONG and Madie Dale (BRYANT) LONG. She died Saturday, April 19, 2003, in Muldrow. She married William A. "Bill" JUSTICE on March 16, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 1995. Survivors include one sister, Odessa; and several nieces, nephews an other relatives an friends, including Carolyn.

Funeral services for Kenneth Richard PORTER, 58, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Oliver Springs Cemetery in Van Buren. He died on Friday, April 18, 2003, in an area local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Janie PORTER of the home; three daughters, Kathy, Tina and Rosana; seven grandchildren; five sisters, Christine, Thelma, Hazel, Margaret, Ruth; two brothers, Wilbur and Jim of Seattle; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty ANDERSON.

Funeral services for Darlene Ann ROOK, 67, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Gore United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Howard officiating. Burial was Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle, Ark. under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born Nov. 23, 1935, in Oklahoma City, to Ralph V. SHAFFER and Lena O. (WATSON) SHAFFER. She died Friday, April 8, 2003, in Gore. She married Joe F. ROOK Jr. on Aug. 25, 1955, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death on July 25, 1994. Survivors include one daughter, Kim; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve an Patty, and Kirk and Dixie; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; an one brother, John.

Funeral services for Mun TAYLOR, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at the Belfonte Baptist Church, with Rev. Martin COCHRAN officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Sequoyah County, to Jim TAYLOR and Sarah (DAUGHERTY) TAYLOR. He died Friday, April 18, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Dalite; one granddaughter; two brothers, Jimmy and Benny; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and four step-daughters; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Jerry BAILEY, 61, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born Dec. 14, 1941, in Parks, Ark. to John BAILEY an Louella (BERKLEY) BAILEY. He died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sons, Jerry Allen, Randy and Jason; two daughters, Tracy and Crystal; several grandchildren; one sister, Edith; and three brothers, Arthur, Kenneth and Wendel.

Funeral services for Shirley Mae BONDS, 81, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. George Corbell officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on May 5, 1921, in Paw Paw Central to William Arthur COOK and Ollie Mae (COTTON) COOK. She died on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, in Muldrow. She married George Lewis BONDS on Oct. 24, 1936, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters an sons-in-law, Barbara and Bob, and Judy and Mike; two sons an daughters-in-law, Mike and Carolyn, and Jimmy and Jamie; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; and two brothers.

Funeral services for David Lee BOURNE, 89, of Pocola, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Walton "Cotton" McKinney officiating. Burial was in old Cache Cemetery near Keota, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Muldrow. He was born on Oct. 25,1913, in Whitesboro to David Edward BOURNE and Myrtle DAVIS BOURNE. He died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Minnie Annie DAVIS on July 4, 1938, in Spiro. She preceded him in death on Jan. 7, 1998. Survivors include three daughters, Vicki, Kay and Pat; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Mabel, Naomi, Alfalou and Bessie Lee. He was preceeded in death by one son, Eulis Eugene BOURNE.

Funeral services for Willie BURKETT, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, 2003, at the Mt. McCurey Cemetery in Rudy, Ark., with Rev. Gary Elmore officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 27, 1936, in Natural Dam, Ark. to William Marion BURKETT and Lucy (KETCHER) BURKETT. He died Wednesday, April 6, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy and Ann Marie; one son, Keith; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters, Irene, Clara, Billie, Pamela and Vickie; three brothers, Clarence, Charles Ray and David; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Andy BURKETT and Ricky BURKETT; an one sister, Joann HARVEY.

Funeral services for James A. CHAPMAN, 63, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Ocker Chapel in Alma, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. He was born on Feb. 3, 1940, in Muldrow. He died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Garnett CHAPMAN of the home; three daughters, Debbie, Priscilla, and Penny; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-daughters, Debbie, Vickie and DeVonne; and two step-sons, Joe and Jackie.

Funeral services for Lala Kay BAKER DAVIS, 49, of Tulsa, formerly of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the St. Andrew's presbyterian Church in Tulsa, under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors Garden Chapel of Tulsa. She was born on July 3, 1953, to Darrell Evert and Lala Jane BAKER. She died Saturday, April 19, 2003. Survivors include her parents; one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Michelle; her grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Karen and her husband, Ralph; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Robert and his wife, Margaret, Kevin and his wife Jamie, and John WELLS of the home; and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Rev. Dr. R. Gordon and Lala HALEY GRAY and Luther L. and Dorothy M. BAKER.

Funeral services for Lawton Daniel "Jack" HAMMER, 76, of Elmore City, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the First Baptist Church in Elmore City, with burial in Hillcrest Cemetery in Ardmore, under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home of Elmore City. He was born on Jan.24, 1927, in Brock to Ira Everett HAMMER and Artie CARROL HAMMER. He died Wednesday, April 23, 2003. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lorene (PRUETT) HAMMER of Elmore City; one daughter, Shirley J.; one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Jana; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Jewel; Joe, Faye, and Gary and Loyd Raye. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sons, Robert Wayne in 1968, Ricky in 1956 and an infant Gene in 1947; one brother, Vernon HAMMER; and one sister, Cleo HANCOCK.

Funeral services for Dorothy Louise CALHOUN SCOTT, 83, of Coweta, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Mike Wilson officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 30, 1919, in Brent community to Everet CALHOUN Sr. and Minerva Abigail (JACKSON) CALHOUN. She died Tuesday, April 22, 2003, in Coweta. She married Bates SCOTT on Sept. 7, 1940, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2003. Survivors include one daughter an son-in-law, Irma and Tom; one granddaughter; two sisters, Eula and Wilma; three brothers, Ralph, J.W. and Everet B. "Sonny"; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Nora Bell WOFFORD, 98, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 9 a.m. Saturday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery gazebo, with Rev. Bill Fuller officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 4, 1904, in Elkins, Ark. to Dave RICHARDSON and Susie (HARRIS) RICHARDSON. She died Thursday, April 24, 2003, in Oklahoma City. She married Tatum Lafayett "Tate" WOFFORD on Aug. 21, 1920, in Hanson. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1984. Survivors include one granddaughter, Judy; and two great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by one daughter an son-in-law, Eula and Gene CRANFORD; and one son, James David WOFFORD.

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