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Funeral services for Nancy Jane PARKER, 81, formerly of Fort Smith, are being held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary. She died on Sunday, March 27, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy and her husband Larry; three sons, Bill and his wife Roseanne, and Scott, Stephen and his wife Debbie.; three step-sons, Carl PARKER III and Craig PARKER both of Dallas, Texas, and Steve PARKER of Fort Smith; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William FURNER; her second husband, Carl PARKER, Jr.; and her parents.

Graveside services for Wilbur David ROGERS, 75, formerly of Sallisaw, were held March 31 at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Moore Funeral Home. He was born on Sept. 11, 1929, to John C. and Autumn (DRAKE) ROGERS. He died on March 28, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Stella ROGERS of the home; two sons, Jimmy and Gary; one daughter Joyce; one sister Carolyn; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Evelyn M. "Granny" SANDERS, 84, of Ft. Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the South Side Baptist Church in Ft. Smith, Ark. Burial was at U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, Ark. under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Ft. Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Laveme SANDERS of the home; three daughters, Judy J., Margie and Anita; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, two grandsons.

Graveside services for Ed Raymond CARTER, 87, of Springdale, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Sisco Funeral Chapel of Springdale, Ark. He was born on April 10, 1917 in Braden Bottoms. He died on Saturday, April 2, 2005 in his home. Survivors include his wife, Carmen (OLIVER) CARTER of the home; six sons, Jerry, Cloud and Richard, Carl, Clyde, and Glen; two daughters, Diane and Sherita; two brothers, Odle and Mack; one aunt, Ina; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Barbara HURST DAVIS, 80, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Cooper Funeral Chapel in Tecumseh, with Janie McKeehen and Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in Tecumseh Cemetery, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. She was born on Nov. 21, 1924 in Eufaula, to Columbus McBRIDE and Stella Elvira (CAPE) POLK. She died on Monday, April 4, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Lester HURST on June 22, 1940 in Eufaula. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1968. She later married Glen DAVIS on Nov. 9, 1970 in Shawnee. He preceded her in death on June 5, 2001. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Harold; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Guy C. and Allouise, and Michael; one sister, Alma; one brother, A.Q.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Colette HURST; her parents; and two brothers, Bruce and Seguel POLK.

Funeral services for Mary Ellen HENDRIX, 77, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Arline Adams officiating. Burial was in Tom Girty Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on March 6, 1928 in Webbers Falls, to Buck GIRTY and Kate (SULLIVAN) GIRTY. She died on Saturday, April 2, 2005 in Gore. She married Gene HENDRIX on March 28, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one son, Larry and wife Mindy; one daughter, Debbie; one brother, Jack; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Graveside services for Raymond JILES, Sr., 72, of Van Buren, Ark., were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died on Sunday, April 3, 2005. Survivors include his wife, Frances of the home; five daughters, Sarah, Dolores., Brenda and Wanda, and Kay; one son, Raymond, Jr.; one sister, Dorothy; 20 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda JILES.

Bobbie Lee KALINEY, 69, of Sallisaw died on Friday, April 1, 2005. Arrangements under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 30, 1936 in Sallisaw to Henry BELL and Margie DOTSON. Survivors include two sisters, Louise and Claudia; one brother, James; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for David Franklin KENTNER, 69, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edmond's First United Methodist Church in Edmond. He was born on June 3, 1935. He died on Wednesday, March 30, 2005. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Kim; one daughter and one son-in-law, Karen Kaye and Clint; three sisters, Ann, Karen and John, and Jane; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis L. KENTNER; his mother, Leona KENTNER; and long-time partner, Damon BOSSE.

Graveside services for Helen Margarite MAJORS, 85, of Gore, were held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Powell Cemetery in Madill, with the Rev. Robert Owens officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on March 2, 1920 in McMillen, to Jess Royal BEAN and Tennie (CULP) BEAN. She died on Monday, March 28, 2005 in Gore. Survivors include her grandchildren, Amy and Euell, and Allen and Brenda; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Erma Wahlela FOUTS MARTIN, 84, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church south of Muldrow, with Rev. Jennifer Hallum officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Feb. 2, 1921 in Sequoyah County, to Roy FOUTS and Leva (TURNER) FOUTS. She died on Saturday, April 2, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Joel SINGLETON, C.M. HANSFORD, and Adolph MARTIN. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, LaRuth and Eddie, and Sarah Elaine and Ken; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law; three great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Joel SINGLETON; her second husband, C.M. HANSFORD; her third husband, Adolph MARTIN; one son, Joel SINGLETON, JR.; two brothers, Ernest FOUTS and R.G. FOUTS; one sister, Norma Ruth JONES; and one step-son, Larry Montgomery HANSFORD.

Funeral services for Edward Paul QUALLS, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Cornerstone Tabernacle in Gore, with Revs. Jim Murphy and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Tom Girty Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Feb. 2, 1924 to Andrew Jackson QUALLS and Iclene Catherine QUALLS. Mr. QUALLS attended Mountain View Country School. He married Irene "Bill" CRAPO on Oct. 25, 1941. She preceded him death in Jan. of 2005. Survivors include his children, Jimmie and Connie, Kenneth Andrew and Helen, Ronald Wayne and Casaja, and Paula and Robert; one sister, Nethalee; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Violet RANKINS, 85, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Nov. 1, 1919 in Sequoyah County, to Arch RUSSELL and Florence (BOGGS) RUSSELL. She died on Saturday, April 2, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Faye Chandler and Che Chie; seven sons, Bill Ed, Randy, and Robbie, Junior and Archie, and Jim and Tony; 26 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; one sister, Velma; one brother, Ed; several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mavis HUDSON in July 1965; three sisters; and one brother.

Funeral services for Marie REED, 82, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Magellan O'Neal officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on July 15, 1922 in Muldrow, to Millard Lee MONTGOMER and Elnora Parlee (GRACE) MONTGOMERY. She died on Saturday, April 2, 2005 in Muldrow. She married George Ancel REED on Nov. 20, 1940 in Muldrow. He preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1979 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Irma; two sons, Calvin and Darrell; one sister, Wilma; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Albert REED in 1999; four sisters, Flossie, Polly, Rosie, and Ann; and three brothers, Robert, George, and Lawrence.

Graveside services for James COGBURN, 67, of Sallisaw, formally of Cement, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cement, with Rev. Bill Long officiating, under the direction of Hodge Funeral Home of Fletcher. He was born on June 6, 1937 in Filmore, to Lonnie Floyd COGBURN and Willie Gertrude (SCRIBNER) COGBURN. He died on Wednesday, March 30, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Swana Del SIMMONS on Nov. 1, 1958 in Chickasha. Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Veron and his wife Teresa, Kevin and his wife Terry, and Orrin and his wife Vickie; one daughter, Dana and her husband Monty; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson and one more on the way; six brothers, Leon, Houston, Clyde, Dewayne, Clifton and A.J.; one sister, Debra; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Adron DRAIN, 76, of Marble City, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at First Baptist Church in Marble City, with Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was at Bunch Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 24, 1928 in Marble City, to Jess WHITE and Jessie Mae (HINES) WHITE. She died on Saturday, March 26, 2005 in Vian. She married Jack G. DRAIN on Jan. 31, 1949 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one daughter, Joy and her husband Bruce; three sons and two daughter-in-laws, Jessie Wayne and Frances, Jackie L., and Vernon W. and Jeanie; eight grandchildren; one sister, Dorene; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Johnny Paul GRAVES, 34, of Ada, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died on Saturday, March 12, 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Eva and Rachel; three sisters, Nancy L., Melissa, and Amanda; one brother, Donald Ray; his grandmother, Wilma GLASS; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Jr. and Dorothy (TUGG) GRAVES.

Funeral services for Gary Lee GREEN, 52, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lighthouse Assembly of God in Locust Grove, with Bro. Tommy Parker officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Locust Grove Funeral Home of Locust Grove. He was born on Oct. 27, 1952 in Kansas City, Mo. to Oliver and Myrtle (HOLMES) GREEN. He died on Monday, April 4, 2005 in Tulsa. He married Brenda BURROWS, formerly of Sallisaw, on July 2, 1999. Survivors include his wife, of the home; three children, Misty and her husband Keith, Jacob, and Jamie; two step-children, Greg and Melinda; seven grandchildren; his mother, Myrtle DULL; his father and step-mother, Oliver GREEN and Gayle CROOM; four brothers, David and his wife Cindy, and Donnie and his wife Debbie, Rick and his wife Trudy, and Steven; one sister, Karren and her husband Red; one step-brother, Robert E., Jr. and his wife Mary; four step-sisters, Debra and her husband Gary, and Farral and her husband Keith, Lori and her husband Dave, and Sophia; two sisters-in-law, Treba and her husband Albert ,and Carlene; one brother-in-law, Felix and his wife Hazel; and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; two uncles; one aunt; his first step-mother, Betty J. GREEN; and a precious granddaughter, Angel Rosemarie WATKINS.

Linda Jane KLOBER, 82, of Van Buren, Ark., died Tuesday, April 5, 2005. No service is scheduled. Cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include one daughter, Sue; one son, William Michael; three sisters, Mary, Rena and Nina; one brother, Bud; five grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van W. KLOBER; and her parents, Harold BANKS and Sibyl C. (ROSS) JOHNSTON.

Funeral services for Jack REDFORD, 47, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, south of Muldrow, with the Revs. Mark Merrill, Al Ruckman, and Ashley Redford officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery South of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Aug. 10, 1957 in Sallisaw to Edward E. REDFORD and Shirley Ann (HARVELL) REDFORD. He died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in Muldrow. He married Melinda Kay LEE on July 22, 1977 at Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one daughter, Ashley Nicole; his mother, Shirley; his maternal grandmother, Marie; his maternal grandfather, Tom HARVELL; one sister, Nita; one brother, Stan; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives, friends and co-workers.

Funeral services for Betsy SEVENSTAR, 90, of Belfonte, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Belfonte Baptist Church with the Rev. Martin Cochran officiating. Burial is in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 25, 1914 in Belfonte to Henry COLEMAN and Celia SEABOLT. She died on Wednesday, April 6, 2005 in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Lorene, and her husband Benny and Flora, and her husband Billy; one daughter-in-law, Brenda; four sons, Amis and his wife Jaunita, Riley and his wife Annie, Lee and his wife Sallie, and Wayne and his wife Callie; 35 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; 36 great-great-grandchildren; four great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; one son (Pete) Pitman SEVENSTAR; and her parents.

James E. WAUG, 62, of Muldrow died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Oct. 29, 1942 in Norton,Va. No service is scheduled. Burial is in U.S. National Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Nancy of the home.

Funeral services for Mr. Charles W. JAMES, 83, of Gore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Gore with Revs. Floyd Collins and Clarence Guthrie officiating. Burial was in Agnew Cemetery near Keefton, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. JAMES was born August 9, 1921 in Kanima, to Daniel W. JAMES and Della L (GOSS) JAMES. He died Thursday, April 7, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Ark. He married Beatrice LUMSDEN on Dec. 19, 1941 in Miami. and Barbara SUTTERFIELD on Feb. 14, 1988 in Ft. Smith Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Sandra. Vicki, Melissa, and Gayla ; one son, Jeff ; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen and Mary; three brothers, J.B., Ralph and Dan; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Beatrice LUMSDEN JAMES on Aug. 15, 1987 and two brothers Richard JAMES and Robert JAMES.

Funeral services for Hilda Jo STROBEL FORREST JENNINGS, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Dr. Jim Herndon officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery in Paris, Ark. at 4 p.m. under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. JENNINGS was born November 20, 1920 in Mansfield, Ark. She died Thursday, April 7, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Bill FORREST in 1946 and Al JENNINGS in 1953. Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn; Two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Jan, and Ronny and Glenda; One granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husbands Bill FOREST(sp) and Al JENNINGS.

Funeral services for Frank McGEE, 62, of Alma, formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Wayne Hall officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Aug. 10, 1942 in Muldrow, to Richard Franklin McGEE and Oreta (OSBORNE) McGEE. He died on Monday, April 11, 2005 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Oreta and Emma; four sons, Richard, Andrew, James and Kevin; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Ellen and Lucy; several cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends; and his companion Terry. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Martha McGEE; and one half-brother, James Raymond WHITESIDE.

Graveside services for Jimmy Lee MEADOWS, 57, of Owasso, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. Mr. MEADOWS was born November 3, 1947 in Sallisaw, to William Debs MEADOWS and Elsie Mae McNATT. He died Thursday, April 7, 2005 in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Charity; Three sisters Connie, Deborah and Lucille; one brother, Mick; two grandchildren; and his companion, Lynn. He was preceded in death by one son, Jacob Debs MEADOWS, his parents and two brothers, Bobby and Dale MEADOWS.

Funeral services for Nettie Mae JILES ROE, 90, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was in Maple Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born June 28, 1914 in Long, to Tildie JILES and Myrtle (CROW) JILES. She died Thursday, April 7, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Ark. She married Charlie C. ROE on Feb. 2, 1932 in New Hope Community. Survivors include one daughter and son in law, Ruth and Don; one son, James; three grandchildren and spouses; six great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, one sister, Emma; one brother, Kennith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie C. ROE and one grandson, Casey James ROE.

Funeral services for Patrick Roy SHELL, 41, of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Rev. Jerod Smith and Tim Blount officiating. Burial was in Wofford Cemetery in Catoosa, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Shell was born March 19, 1964 in Tulsa, to Roy SHELL, III and Janet M. (COGHILL) SHELL. He died Sunday, April 10, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Ark. He married Shelly Shawn LASTER on March 23, 1991 in Muldrow. Survivors include wife Shelly of the home; one daughter, Natalie; three sons, Jett, Gus and Buck; Parents Roy SHELL, III and Janet M. COGHILL SHELL; Maternal grandmother, Neva JONES; one sister and brother in law, Andrea and Mark; One brother and sister in law, Curt and Amber; Five nieces. Four nephews. He was preceded in death by his his grandparents, Bill COGHILL and Roy, Jr. and Lois SHELL and one niece, Chelsey.

Funeral services for Frank Junior SKAGGS, 71, of Mena, formerly of Broken Bow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Beasley-Wood Funeral Home Chapel in Mena, Ark., with Rick Guy, Ed Rutherford and Mike Shaddon officiating. Burial is in Pinecrest Memorial Park, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Pauline of home; six sons, Steve, Stanley and wife Bobby, Leon and wife Teresa, Lonny and Susan, Danny, and Tim and wife Leona; four daughters, Jan and husband Tim, Diane and husband Carl, Donna and husband Bill, and Debbie and husband Larry; one brother, Jimmy Dale; three sisters, Judy, Norma Jean, and Opal; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Edna SKAGGS; one sister, Betty Jo; and one brother, Paul David.

Funeral services for Billie Frank SMITH, 54, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Freewill Baptist Church in Vian, with Revs. Laymon Garrison and Vernon Smith officiating. Full military honors are being provided by U.S. Navy Honor Guard and VFW Post 4446 of Stigler. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 18, 1951 in Vian, to John B. "J.B." SMITH and Maxine (STANLEY) SMITH. He died on Tuesday, April 5, 2005 in Vian. Survivors include his mother, Maxine SMITH; one sister and brother-in-law, Beverly DeAnn and Mike; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy D. and Sue, Donald W. and Pam, and Larry J. and Michelle; 10 nieces and nephews; 20 great nieces and nephews; many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Lois Estelle BIGAM, 81, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Smith, Ark. with Rev. James O' Briant officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BIGAM was born August 1, 1923 in New York, to Albert GARDNER and Mayone (SHARP) GARDNER. She died Thursday, April 14, 2005 Sallisaw. She married Clyde Raymond BIGAM, Sr. Aug. 18, 1940 in Long Island City, NY. Survivors include two sons, Clyde Jr. and Raymond; four daughters, Anita Mae, Patricia, Barbara and Dorothy.

Graveside services for Verl F BLAIR, 92, of Braggs, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the South Bethel Cemetery, with the Rev. Bobby Burris officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Feb. 22, 1913, in Snowball, Ark., to John and Minnie (TAYLOR) BLAIR. He died Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in Gore. He married Ayline BURRIS on April 20, 1946, in Columbus, Kansas. Survivors include his wife of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Rick; son and daughter-in-law, Clyde Dean and Rhonda; grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hollie Lane TABOR BROWN, 33, of Muldrow are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Rev Mark Merrill officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agents Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Sept 17, 1971, in Ft Smith, Ark., to Richard TABOR and Becky (MATLOCK) TABOR. She died Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in Hackett, Ark. She was married to Brent A BROWN on Nov 8, 2002 in Ft Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Evan; three step-children Whitney, Haley and Harrison; one sister, Kasha; one brother, Dustin; her parents, Richard and Becky TABOR; paternal great-grandmother, Truda TABOR; maternal great-grandparents, Vernon and Helen MATLOCK; six uncles, five aunts, several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Hazel SPRINGWATER CHILDERS, 89, of Gans, were held at 12:00 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. David Rhoads and Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHILDERS was born June 29, 1915 in Gans, to Henry Cole SPRINGWATER and Jessie Mae (RHOADS) SPRINGWATER. She died Monday, April 11, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Ark. She married Orval Rex CHILDERS in February of 1932 in Gans. Survivors include two sons, Donald Rex and Kenneth and his wife, Doris; seven grandchildren; Seven great grandchildren; one sister, Edith "Sis"; two brothers, Buddy and Henry "Jr.". She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, six children and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Claudie "Doc" GAGE, 84, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Church of Christ in Roland. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. GAGE was born October 31, 1920 in Roland. He died Thursday, April 7, 2005. Survivors include one sister, Zella Dean; two brothers, Sherman and Elmer

Graveside services for Anthony "Tony" WATERBURY, 44, of Fort Smith Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Latimer Cemetery in Roland under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Ft. Smith Ark. Mr. Waterbury was born August 8, 1960 in Ft. Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Alissa, Tiffany and Dominique; one son, Derek; mother, Sally RICHARDSON; six sisters, Cynthia, Melinda, Shelly, Lisa, Allison and Jane; three brothers, Timothy and Noel. Three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Earl W. "Bill" WILFONG, 85, of Ft. Smith Ark., were held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Woodlawn Mausoleum under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He died Sunday, April 10, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lorene of the home; one daughter, Shareen; three sons, Billy L., John and wife Lynda F., Danny F. and his wife Janie of Wagoner; two sisters, Mary Lou, and Janice K.; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

Graveside services for Thelma Leona YOUNG, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw with David Wells officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Young was born March 30, 1922 in Marble City, to David William WELLS and Maudie Belle (ALLEN) WELLS. She died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Lenzy Theodore YOUNG on Feb. 2, 1944 in Ft. Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Rickey Dewayne; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Darrell Dean YOUNG, her husband, four brothers and five sisters.

Funeral services for Margaret Ruth BRAY, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow, with Revs. Carl Fugett and John Holmes officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Dec. 5, 1930 in Redland, to Earl MATHEWS and Pearl CHURCHILL. She died on Friday, April 15, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Elzie Ray BRAY on April 16, 1949 in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2002 in Muldrow. Survivors include four daughters, Dequita, Phyllis, Joan, and Christina; two sons, Ray and Anthony; 10 grandchildren,; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul and Charles; three sisters, Doris, Sue, and Loretta; and two special friends, Patsy and Dottie. She was preceded in death by one sister, Katherine KING; two brothers, Donald and Dale MATHEWS; one granddaughter, Katherine FARAH; and one great-granddaughter, Devin TUTTLE.

Graveside services for Colonel Ralston Ross DAILY will be at Arlington Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Barnes and Johnson funeral Home of Midwest City. Mr. DAILY was born December 28, 1929 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Samuel Ralston and Ella MARTIN (BOYES) DAILY. He married Delphine WOJTASINSKI on April 16, 1955 in Fort Myer, Va. Survivors include three children, Michael Ross and his wife Cheryl, Stephen Richard and his wife, Carolyn, Carol Lynn and husband Rollin; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Doris, Marjorie and her husband Tommy; one friend, Glenna. He was preceded in death by his wife.

Funeral services for Dick M. DAILY, 76, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy. He was born on Aug. 9, 1928 in Muldrow, to Richard McKinley DAILY and Ora Geneva (SAGELY) DAILY. He died on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Talitha Lea BETHEL on Nov. 24, 1948 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Madison and Kathy, and Lawton McKinley "Kenny" and Kathy; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Janie; and one brother, Jack.

Graveside services for Arthur "Jim" FALKNER, 79, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died on Saturday, April 16, 2005 in Roland. Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Claudia, Pauline, and Faye; two brothers-in-law, Paul and Dib; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Elizabeth (LOFTIN) FAULKNER(sp); four brothers; and five sisters.

Funeral services for Shannon Nicole 'Nikki' DEES HARDY, 33, of Fletcher, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Bible Baptist Church in Chickasha Burial is in Fairlawn Cemetery, under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. Mrs. HARDY was born February 9, 1972 in Chickasha, to Leslie Dean and Dorothy Sue (CHANEY) DEES. She died Saturday, April 16, 2005 in Norman. She married David HARDY June 30, 1994 in Chickasha. Survivors include her husband, of the home; mother, Dottie DEES; one brother, Tommy; one sister, Jamie and husband Doug; grandmother, Floy Mae and Grady CEARLEY; Father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dan and Beth; two brothers-in-law, Scott, Chris and Brenda; one sister-in-law, Kristal and Johnny; Aunts and Uncles; Numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie Dean DEES; grandfather, Richard CHANEY.

Funeral services for Pauline Priscilla HUFF, 85, of Midwest City, formerly of Cowlington, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Mr. Joseph Burnett, Mr. John Huff and Bro. Roger Hendricks officiating. Burial is in Cowlington Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HUFF was born October 16, 1919 in Cartersville, to George Francis WILLIAMS and Naoma (ARTER) WILLIAMS. She died Sunday, April 17, 2005 in Midwest City. She married Hohn Eugene HUFF Jan. 15, 1938 in Stigler. Survivors include two daughters and sons in law, Carole and David, and Pauletta and Richard; two sons and daughters in law, Larry and Betty, and Jason and Ginger; one brother, Olen; one brother in law, Wayne; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, six brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Mildred KEIFER, 78, of Poteau, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Maxey Cemetery in Wister, with Rev. Jack Covey officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Dec. 25, 1926 in Wister. She died on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Monty; one daughter, Sherry; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; one sister, Margie; one brother, Burl; and several relatives, loved ones and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loaton KEIFER.

Memorial services for James Albert "Jimal" McGRATH, 78, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. His body will be donated to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Norman. He was born on Sept. 3, 1926 in Webbers Falls, to Joseph and Mary (VORE) McGRATH. He died on Friday, April 8, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Debra; two daughters and sons-in-law, Reba and Jerry and R. Michelle and Richard; one step-daughter, Tonya; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, William and Donald; one sister, Elizabeth; and one life long friend, John. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Louise "Granny Hall" McGRATH; his parents; one sister; and three brothers.

Graveside services for Marilyn F. MERRILL, 60, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Mrs. Merrill was born June 22, 1944 in Sallisaw, to Hershel Hoyt "Tump" KINSEY and Clara (HARRELL) KINSEY. She died Monday, April 18, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Bobby Jack MERRILL in Aug. 13, 1979 in Poteau. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Leslie; one step-daughter, Leslie; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; mother; one sister, Carolyn; one nephew; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and her nephew, Boyce FARGO.

Funeral services for Nellie Frances SHANKS, 84, of Gore, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Assembly of God in Webbers Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories in Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin funeral home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Shanks was born April 6, 1921 in Parthon Ark., to Carl WOODS and Stella ROWLAND WOODS. She died Sunday, April 17, 2005 in Gore. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Inez and Robert, Yvone and Calvin, Gertrude and Dana, Linda and Tim G.; five sons and four daughters in law, Bill and Fran, and Charlie and Sheila, Tommy, Bobby and Karen, and Ricky and Amber; one sister, Christene; three brothers, Garland, Carlos, and Gordon; twenty two grandchildren; twenty eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Donile Charlie, parents, three brothers, Paul, J.G., and Leon WOODS.

Funeral services for Bob D. TRAMMELL, 74, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel with Rev. Bart Crouch officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TRAMMELL was born February 16, 1931 in Marble City, to Claude TRAMMELL and Louella YOUNG. He died Sunday, April 17, 2005 in Sallisaw. He was married to his wife, Genoria for 51 years. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Lana, Carol Jean and her husband, Emil; one son Carl Dean; two sisters, Ramona and Opal; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Pauline BENNETT and one brother, Kenneth TRAMMELL.

Graveside services for infant Hope Nicole WESS, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Tuesday, April 12, 2005 in a local hospital. Survivors include her parents, Cliff TANKERSLEY and Rebecca WESS; maternal grandparents, Katherine WESS and Wayne WESS; paternal grandparents, Elmer and Georgia TANKERSLEY; paternal great grandparents, Danny and Anna RUSH.

Memorial services for Suzanne YOUNG, 33, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Deacon John Burns officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Young was born April 19, 1971 in Denver, to Bobby Joe HARVELL and Christine Barbara (MEDINA) HARVELL. She died Friday, April 15, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Jordan and Morgan Kristine; parents; four sisters, Sheila, Shelly, Sherri, and Samantha; two nieces; Paternal grandparents, Alemeda SENA and James SENA. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and Matilda MEDINA.

Funeral services for Thelma Marie BROCKMAN, 89, of Vian, were held at 1:00 a.m. Thursday at the Vian United Methodist Church with Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BROCKMAN was born February 28, 1916 in Cave Springs, to Charles HOLLOWAY and Minnie (ALFRED) HOLLOWAY. She died Tuesday, April 19, 2005 in Vian. She married Jacob Lewis BROCKMAN Feb. 13, 1939 in Memphis, Tenn. Who preceded her in death on March 20, 1996. Survivors include one daughter, Terisa; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Bernard, Don and Sandy, Ed and Debbie; 13 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother, Leroy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Cheryl OSBURN SHIELDS, 48, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel. Memorial service to be held later in Roselawn Cemetery. Mrs. SHIELDS died Thursday 14, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Tom UNDERWOOD. Survivors include one daughter, Marla; her father, William; one sister, Shirley; two brothers, Carl and Gary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom UNDERWOOD, mother, Robbie FADDIS, two brothers, Wayne and Billy OSBURN.

Graveside services for Larry DANIELS, 57, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Gore Cemetery with Rev. William Armstong officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DANIELS was born May 31, 1947 in Webbers Falls, to Earnest Lee DANIELS and Ruby Editha WHITE. He died Sunday, April 24, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Pam DANIELS of the home; six daughters, Rhonda and husband Gary, Kim, Sabrina and husband John, Tara and husband David, Cassy and husband Jeff; four sons, Larry and Wife Sandra, Tommy and Michael, Earnest and wife Sunny; four sisters, Anna Mae, Glenda Sue, Carolyn Jean and Beverly; three brothers, Anthony, James, Doyle; step-father, Albert FINNEY; 17 Grandchildren, Chris, Cody, Samatha, Lyddia, Chad, Desarae, Jessy, Alicia, Nakeisha, Myka, David, Pam, Jeff, Ruby, Damian, Skylar, Ty; one great granddaughter, Haley; and numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his mother; two brothers, Billy Earnest DANIELS, Earnest Lee DANIELS and one daughter, Alicia DANIELS.

Funeral services for Elva E. DUVALL, 84, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Revs. Tony Minick and Chris Armer officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DUVALL was born August 29, 1920 in Muldrow, to Richard Frederick TIDWELL and Jeanetta "Nettie" J. (LASTER) TIDWELL. She died Sunday, April 24, 2005 in Muldrow. She married Bill A. DUVALL April 2, 1939 in Muldrow. He preceded her in death January 1, 1981. Survivors include one daughter, Judy K.; three sons, Jerry T., Bill L. "Buddy" and Warren R.; one step-son, Donald and one step-daughter Charlene; six grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one cousin, Sybil; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a half-brother, Jess TIDWELL.

Graveside services for Jasper Norman LANDFAIR, Jr., 83, of New London, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Lanny Cole officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LANDFAIR was born April 7, 1922 in New London, to Jasper Norman LANDFAIR, Sr. and Mary (BISHOP) LANDFAIR. He died Thursday, April 21, 2005 in New London. He married Dorothy Margaret LANDFAIR November 23, 1994 in Roswell, N.M. Survivors include two daughters, Judy and Pat; three brothers, Buster, Bill and Jessey; and one sister, Mary Lee. He was preceded in death by two sons and his wife.

Funeral services for Campell L. MAXWELL, 79, of Muldrow, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Charles Swain and A.J. Parrish officiating. Burial is in Centerpoint Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Mr. MAXWELL was born January 2, 1926 in Foreman, to Odell MAXWELL and Ora CAMPBELL. He died Friday, April 22, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Lucy of the home; one daughter, Karen; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Pearl; one niece, Juanita; two grandchildren, Kia and Kyla; one great granddaughter, Anna Marie; and a host of friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Irma Jean LUCKETT.

Funeral services for Minnie Lorene MOORE, 90, of Bentonville, Ark. formerly of Charleston, Ark. were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Charleston First Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Raymond Chronister and Grant Ethridge officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home of Paris, Ark. Mrs. MOORE was born September 9, 1914 in Enterprise Community near Lavaca, Ark., to Grover Cleveland HUNTER and Lula Bella (HAYNES) HUNTER. She died Sunday, April 24, 2005 in Bentonville. She married Orville Gordon MOORE December 23, 1933. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara Jean and her husband Matt, and Alice Elaine; three sons, Orville Gordin Jr. and his wife Carolyn, Billy Ray and his wife Ethel, Stanley Alan and his wife Rhonda; two sisters, Olivia and Mildred; two brothers, Henry and Jim; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and friend, Mrs. Bobbie;

Memorial services for Lois REED, 60, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. REED was born December 19, 1944 in St. Joseph, Mo. Survivors include her husband, Leo of the home; one sister, Nancy R., and one brother, Gary.

Funeral services for Vela B. Tabor WOODY, 87, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Muldrow with Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WOODY was born February 24, 1918 in Long Community, to Jim TABOR and Arizona (BIAS) TABOR. She died Saturday, April 23, 2005 in Roland. . She married Jim WOODY June 29, 1935 in Akins. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include five daughters, LaHoma, Marcedith, Janelle, Jeannye and Judy; two sons, Jerry and Randall; 23 Grandchildren; 39 Great-Grandchildren; one Great-Great-Grandchild, one sister, Euna;two sisters in-law, Lucille and Margie.

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