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Memorial services for Howard J. COX, Sr., 81, of Waldron, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, under the direction of Martin Funeral Homes of Waldron. Mr. Cox died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, in Scott County. Survivors include three children, Sherry, Jessie and Diana Lyn; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bil, Jack and Harold. He was preceded in death by Katherine MONROE and Jessie "Pooh" COX III.

Funeral services for Buddy FLURRY, 70, of Roland, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. FLURRY was born Feb. 18, 1936, in Fort Smith. He died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Daisy of the home; four daughters, Gina, Karen, Crystal and Stephanie; three sons, Kevin, Norman and Brian; one sister, Lois; one brother, Jamie; 22 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jess Philip HONEYCUTT, 64, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with a Masonic service to follow. Burial is in Meeker New Hope Cemetery in Meeker, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. HONEYCUTT died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Short. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of the home; one daughter, Catherine; one son, Jess Marvin and his wife Mary Jo; one sister, Barbara Jane and her husband, Bob; mother-in-law, Mary COLNER; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Vivian HONEYCUTT and his father-in-law, Marvin COINER.

Memorial services for Bonnie KVIDERA, 74, of Westchester, Ill., formerly of Vian, was held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Chicago and another service will be held on Decoration Day at Box Cemetery in Blackgum. Mrs. KVIDERA was born July 17, 1931, in Broken Arrow, to Clifton A. YOUNG and Ethel E. COURTNEY. She died Friday, March 17, 2006, in Proniso Township, Ill. Survivors include her husband, James J. KVIDERA; her children, Shirley and Carl, and Michael, Mary Ann and Joe; her mother, Ethyl ROBERSON; sister, Judy; brothers, Bill and Wanda, Tom and Glenda; Albert and Glenda, and David and Jessie; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many precious nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and many friends and co-workers.

Funeral services for Allene Bulas MITCHELL, 86, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. MITCHELL was born Dec. 15, 1919, to Andrew Baacomb FERGUSON and Dovie K. (MONTGOMERY) FERGUSON in Long. She died Monday, March 27, 2006, in Van Buren. Survivors include one sister, Dema; one sister-in-law, Louise; 10 nieces; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband, William MITCHELL, both parents, brothers, Max, Ted, Bill and Rex FERGUSON, sisters, Eva SULLIVAN, Ora SULLIVAN and Trix PADBERG.

Graveside services for Harold J. SHEPARD, 80, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SHEPARD was born Feb. 23, 1926, in Cortland, N.Y., to Herbert SHEPARD and Ella NORTHROP. He died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Vian. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Mildred SCOTT and Margaret JOHNS, one brother, Charlie SHEPARD, three sisters, Gladys COOK, Careta DUPREY and Arlene DEBOISE.

Funeral services for Ethel E. YOUNG, 95, of Vian, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Vian Baptist Church in Vian with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. YOUNG was born July 17, 1910, in Notchietown, to William COURTNEY and Lillie (WATSON) COURTNEY. She died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Albert Clifton YOUNG, Sr., May 13, 1928, in Vian. He preceded her in death, July 27, 1971, in Fort Smith. She married her second husband Otis ROBERTSON, who preceded her in death, Oct. 8, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four sons, William Edward and Wanda, Albert Clifton and Glenda, Jr., and David Wayne and Jessie, and Thomas Joseph and Glenda; one daughter, Judy; one son-in-law, Jim; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Sam; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Bonnie KVIDERA, one son-in-law, Bob McHENRY, two grandsons, David KEITH and Tommy Joe YOUNG and 10 brothers and sisters, Herbert, Lela, J.V., May, Clifford, George Garland, Cecil, Raymond and Verlin an infant.

Funeral services for Charles F. CARTER, 73, of Arkoma, was born March 7, 1933, in Muldrow, to Melvin CARTER and Gladys (DOBBS) HOLT. He died Sunday, April 2, 2006, in Arkoma. He married Hazel Marie CARTER, Aug. 16, 1952, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Hazel of the home; two daughters, Teresa and Nancy; two sons, Michael and Ricky; three sisters, Melva, Wilma and Elizabeth; three brothers, Calvin, Cleon and Ken; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Richard E. HOSTETLER, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery in North Alexander, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Hostetler was born Nov. 17, 1935, in Fort Smith, Ark., to W.E. Earl and Flo (VOSS) HOSTETLER. He died Friday, March 31, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Darlene of the home; one daughter, Rhonda and husband Paul; one son, Steve and wife Laurie; one brother, Gary; three grandchildren; and mother-in-law, Elsie GAYLON.

Graveside services for Nancy E. PETERS, 96, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 14, 1909, in Akins, to William F. PETERS and Mary Ann DEATHRIDGE. She died Sunday, April 2, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include six nieces, Florence, Shirley, Mary Sue, Linda, Evelyn M. and Virginia; two nephews, John D. and Eugene; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, John H. PETERS, Floyd PETERS and Ben PETERS, one sister, Flossie HOWELL and her parents.

Graveside services for Kenneth Ray PUCKETT, 61, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Fields Cemetery in Porum with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. PUCKETT was born March 11, 1945, in Tulsa, to Albert and Rosetta (COWENS) PUCKETT. He died Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sisters, Marline, Kathryn, and Linda and husband Harlan; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Willie "Sonny" PUCKETT.

Graveside services for Linda Kay "CHEATER" WELLS, 48, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City with Rev. Jerry Cheater officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WELLS was born Oct. 19, 1957, in Tahlequah, to Smith PICKETT and Betsey CHEATER. She died Friday, March 31, 2006, in Roland. She married Dale WELLS who preceded her in death, May 11, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include one son, Eddie; mother and step-father, Betsy and Eddie HECKEL; one sister, Katherine; six brothers, Billy, Robert, Michael, Jason, Edward and Joey; friend, James; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her husband, one sister, Rhonda Sue HECKEL and one brother, Junior Lee CHEATER.

Graveside services for Karen L. WILBUR, 52, of Sallisaw, were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Stanley Morrison officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WILBUR was born Feb. 5, 1954, in El Paso, Texas, to LaRoy KINSEY and Reba (SPARKS) KINSEY. She died Thursday, March 30, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca and Destiny; one son, Johnny; mother, Reba KINSEY; one sister, Cindy, one brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Holly; three nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Louis A. WILLIAMS, 84, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Stanley Cottrell officiating. Military honors were provided by VFW Post 4518 in Sallisaw. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS was born July 31, 1921, in Sequoyah County, to Louis Allen WILLIAMS and Sara Margaret BELL. He died Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Vian. He married Darlene Inez EDGEMON, Jan. 27, 1943, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Inez WILLIAMS of the home; four daughters, Brenda, Marilyn Barbara and Deborah; one son, Johnny L; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Ann WILLIAMS in 1994 and 11 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Robert Wayne WOOD, 102, of Noble, formerly of Keota, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Larry Huff officiating. Burial was in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WOOD was born Sept. 5, 1903, in Keota, I.T., to George Whitfield "Whit" WOOD and Eugenia (ELLIOTT) WOOD. He died Saturday, April 1, 2006, in Noble. He married Ora Mae WILLIAMS, Dec. 23, 1923, in Cowlington. She preceded him in death, April 2, 1979, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Oma Jean and Myrna Lea; one son, Clent; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two nieces; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his wife and five brothers.

Funeral services for Bill DARNEAL, 63, of Spiro, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Lakeview Baptist Church with Rev. Buel Lewallen officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. DARNEAL was born March 15, 1943, in Spiro, to William Bryan DARNEAL and Mamie Katheryn (BATES) DARNEAL. He died Tuesday, April 4, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Hilda of the home; one daughter, Larissa and husband Steve; three sisters, Linda, Mary and husband Jerry. and Wanda and husband Tom; and one brother, Bob and wife June. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Frances WHITTAKER..

Funeral services for Tony M. JONES, 61, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Liberty Assembly of God Church with Revs. Bob Mason and Tommy Treat officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. JONES was born Sept. 6, 1944, in Magnolia, Ark., to Elmer Edward JONES and Jessie Kay (WORKMAN) JONES. He died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Glenda SWAIM, July 12, 1963, in Natural Dam, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Glenda JONES of the home; three daughters, Kimberly Sue, Nora Ann, and Bridgette; three sons, Jerry Wayne "Peter", Elmer F., and Andrew; one sister and brother-in-law, Sandra Kay and Dave; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Chad Edward JONES in 1991 and Ernest Keith JONES in 2001 and two grandchildren, Jessie LEE and Jacob JONES.

Funeral services for Barbara Sue OGDON, 62, of Muldrow, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Rev. Alton Barnes and Mrs. Barbara Barnes officiating. Burial is in Mitchell Cemetery, west of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. OGDON was born Feb. 6, 1944, in Gans, to Tom ENGLAND and Sally "Wiss" (POWELL) ENGLAND. She died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in Roland. She married Tommy Wayne "Dub" OGDON, Dec. 12, 1959, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Tommy "Dub" OGDON of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Travis and Marsha; one sister, Brenda; two brothers, Darrell and Donald; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by two sons, Marty and Steven OGDON, her parents, and sister, Doris ENGLAND.

Funeral services for Mildred Pauline PRATT, 79, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PRATT was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Hamdon, to Henry PAGE and Pearl (HILL) PAGE. She died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include her husband, Charles of the home; two daughters, Linda, and Vickie; two sons, Rocky and wife Carol, and Ricky and wife Debbie; one sister, Ann; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Andy ALEXANDER, Sr., 76, of Porum, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler with Rev. Notchie Twist officiating. Military rites are being conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4446 of Stigler, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. ALEXANDER was born June 22, 1929, in Porum, to John and Maria (GIRTY) ALEXANDER. He died Sunday, April 9, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include four daughters, Margaret and husband Robert, Janiceand husband Andrew, Marion and husband Gary, and MonaLisa and husband Marvin; one son, Andy, Jr. and wife Kim; one brother, Jimmy and wife Marion; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Caroline, one son, Roger PATTISON, his parents, and four brothers, Frank, Dan, Leroy, and Cecil.

Memorial services for Patsy Ann DEGAN, 54, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. DEGAN died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her mother, Betty Jo STRICKLAND; one daughter, Billie Lynn; two sons, Kelly Gene and E. Todd; two sisters, Donna Rae and Kimberly Lynn; two brothers, William Bedford and Preston Ray, Jr.; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Preston Ray STRICKLAND, Sr. and a brother Jo Allen STRICKLAND.

Graveside services for Olin "Boots" Goble HANEY, 67, of Tahlequah, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. HANEY was born July 2, 1938, in Sallisaw, to Goble and Marie (SMITH) HANEY. He died Thursday, April 6, 2006, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his sister, Janice and her husband, Jess; and numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

The arrangements for Geneva MORTON, 91, of Sallisaw, were made under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 4, 1915, in Marble City, to Dick CANTRELL and Jeannie (Welch) Cantrell. She died Monday, April 10, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Flossie, Bernice and Phyllis; two sons, E.M. and Woodrow Jr.; two sisters; 11 brothers; 23 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Nora PIERCE and Jean GOBBI, and her husband of twenty-nine years, Woodrow "Shorty" MORTON.

Graveside services for James Lee MOSES, 33, of St. Helens, Ore., formerly of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. MOSES died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in St. Helens. Survivors include his wife, Lisa MOSES; one daughter, Sara; two sons, Jamie and Shane; mother, JoAnn JONES and; three sisters, Regina, Michelle and Veronica; one brother, Jessie Joe; aunts, Tammy and Kathy, Louise and her husband E.J. and Bonita; Uncles, Rodney and Donnie; paternal grandparents, Louie and Viola; maternal grandmother, Betty TEAGUE; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, James MOSES and grandfathers Jimmy TEAGUE and Tony BARRON.

Funeral services for Florine SCARBOROUGH, 68, of Vian, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Vian High School Auditorium with Pastors T.D. Drew, Mack Jackson and Nate Crawford officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SCARBOROUGH was born Feb. 28, 1938, in Vian, to Sam SCARBOROUGH and Eunice (DREW) SCARBOROUGH. She died Sunday, April 9, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Trilba, Phillis, Lynette, and Beverly; four sons, Donald nd Cornelius, Darrin, and Anthony; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Maxine and Rosie; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Nellie SHADE and Inez FOLSOM, three brothers, Sam SCARBOROUGH, Jr., Chester SCARBOROUGH and Robert SCARBOROUGH.

Byron Allen BAKER, 49, of Roland died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in a local hospital. Cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BAKER was born Oct. 26, 1956, in Santa Ana, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Ramona, of the home; a daughter, Shilo; three sons, Erick, Byron Allen Jr., and Christopher Lee; and three brothers, Steve, Phillip and Aaron.

Graveside services for Sam Singleton HOLCOMB, 80, of Westville, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Ganderville Cemetery in Summers, Ark., with Bro. B.J. Craig officiating, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville. Mr. Holcomb was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Summers, to Roy Eldenberry HOLCOMB and Cora Francis (SINGLETON) HOLCOMB. He died Monday, April 10, 2006, in Westville. He married Margie Nadine SKINNER, July 4, 1969, in Prairie Grove, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Margie HOLCOMB of the home; five daughters, Brenda, Linda and husband, Jim, Dorcus and husband, James, Betty and husband, Kenny, Mary and husband, Joe; five sons, Mike and wife, Sherry, Bobby and wife, Barbara, Harry and wife, Rosetta, Rick and wife, Faye, and Daniel and wife, Valerie; one brother, R.F. and wife, Sharon; one sister, Bertha; 36 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Bobby HOLCOMB and two brothers, Charles and Bill HOLCOMB.

Funeral services for Martha Catherine JOHNSON, 90, of Roland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Roland Church of Christ with Bros. Mike Haverland and Phil Smith officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Feb. 15, 1916, in Van Buren, Ark., to George Franklin WILLIAMS and Serilda Ella (WILLIAMS) WILLIAMS. She died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Amos B. JOHNSON, Oct. 1942, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death, June 3, 1959, in Jay. Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy E, Margaret E. and Catherine; one step-daughter, Annie; four sons, John D., Stephen, Jesse and Ezekiel; two brothers, J.D. and T.M.; 22 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Amos Y. JOHNSON and two infant children, one brother, Jimmy WILLIAMS and one sister, Mary Jane ARMER.

Graveside services for Donnie Jack PRESSLEY, Sr., 58, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Townley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRESSLEY was born July 7, 1947, in Oklahoma City, to Jack PRESSLEY and Winnie (ROGERS) PRESSLEY . He died Tuesday, April 11, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Evelyn WIGERT, July 29, 1983, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn PRESSLEY of the home; one daughter, Lisa; one son, Donnie Jack, Jr.; one son-in-law, Dale Edward; one sister, Barbara; two granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers, George PRESSLEY, Jackie PRESSLEY, Foster PRESSLEY and Teddy PRESSLEY and one sister, Betty Joan BAKER.

Funeral services for Vicki Howard ROUGHLEY, 58, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Temple Baptist Church. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. ROUGHLEY died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, in LaJolla, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Jim ROUGHLEY; two sons and daughters-in-law, Shane and Jill, and Ryan and Crissy; five aunts, Billie, Betty, Margie, Mary and Susan; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gary and Cathy; one sister, Ramona; one brother, Gary; three grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial services for Wayne STEWART, 85, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 21, at the Chapel at Baptist Retirement Village in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Demuth Funeral Home/Cremation Society of Oklahoma City. Mr. STEWART was born Aug. 26, 1920, in Sallisaw, to Al and Nettie STEWART. He died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, in Oklahoma City. On Jan. 16, 1943, he eloped with his sweetheart, Rosalie BYRD. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Rosalie; one daughter, Donna; grandchildren and great-granddaughter; sisters-in-law, Donna Ann and Gwen; nephews, Bill, Jim , Paul; special cousins, Bos Reba and Phil.

Graveside services for Grant Norman BARTON, an infant, of Cookson, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Cookson Proctor Cemetery in Cookson with Rev. Mike Mills officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 10, 2006, in Tulsa, to Norman Carl BARTON and Sarah (STRATTON) BARTON. He died Monday, April 10, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his parents, Sarah and Junior BARTON of the home; one sister, Carlee; one half-sister, Caitlyn; two brothers, Beau and his twin, Jaxon; maternal grandmother, Phyllis STRATTON; and paternal grandparents, Buzz and Oleta BARTON.

Funeral services for Ruby Juanita BOYD, 89, of Roland, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BOYD died Monday, April 16, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include her husband, Marcus M. BOYD of Roland; two daughters, Patricia and her husband Dale, and Sandra and her husband Frank; four sons, Anthony and his wife Judy; Monty, Ronald and Randell; 10 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Juanita CAPEHART, 94, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with Dr. David Clewell officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CAPEHART was born Dec. 16, 1911, in Gore, to William CHOATE and Mary (BENGE) CHOATE. She died Monday, April 17, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Louie Everett CAPEHART, Aug. 19, 1932, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, June 9, 1993, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Dina; two sons, Dan, and Mike; one sister, Okla; one brother, David; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Viola COOK, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Memory Gardens in Muldrow, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. COOK was born Jan. 16, 1943, in Omaha, Neb. She died Friday, April 14, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Cathy; four sons, Arthur, Paul and Donald and Bobby; two sisters, Rita, and Lindy; four brothers, Arthur, Lee, Richard, and Joe; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter COOK.

Graveside services for Charles Anthony CROSSNO, 38, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Roland City Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Strickler officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. CROSSNO was born June 7, 1967, in Pratt, Kan., to James Franklin CROSSNO and Wilma Lorene (McGUIRE) MYERS. He died Thursday, April 13, 2006, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Patricia; three brothers, James, Ralph, and William; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Graveside services for James GALLOWAY, 64, of Balch Springs, Texas, formerly of Tulsa, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Mark Kinzie, Teresa Malzahn, and Beverly Kinzie officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Rev. GALLOWAY was born Jan. 11, 1942, in Tulsa, to Rev. Nelson GALLOWAY and Lois (TOWERY) GALLOWAY. He died Friday, April 14, 2006, in Mesquite, Texas. Survivors include one daughter, Michelle; one son, Mike; one step-son, Russell; one sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and Wayne; one granddaughter; two grandsons; one niece; three nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Betty Jean GRAHAM, 65, of Coyle, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Coyle Christian Church with Pastor John Pryor officiating. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery in Coyle, under the direction of Strode Funeral Home of Stillwater. Mrs. GRAHAM was born Sept. 23, 1940, in Sandtown Bottom Vian, to Morgan RICHARDS and Beulah (DUNN) RICHARDS. She died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in Coyle. Survivors include her husband, Melvin GRAHAM of Coyle; five sons, Steven, Bud and wife Dana, Bobby and wife Kristi, Mike and wife Brenda, and Jared and wife Kelly; two daughters, Kelly and husband Leroy and Javonna.; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Allen and wife Joy, and Donald "Short" and wife Shirley; three sisters, Genn and husband Tom, Bobbie and husband Roy, Mary and husband Norman; two sisters-in-law, Wanda and husband Tom, and Virginia and husband Bobby; special friends Annie, Bill and Christian;and many other nieces and nephews and in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Roger Daniel HAMBY, 68, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with Bros. Marlin Douthit and Bill Adcock officiating. Burial will be in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HAMBY was born Dec. 29, 1937, in Muldrow, to Buen Vester HAMBY and Rebecca Francis "Fannie" (MOORE) HAMBY. He died Monday, April 17, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Kathleen Kay TOMASEVIC, Dec. 4, 1965, in Kansas City, Mo. She preceded him in death, April 8, 1991, in Muskogee. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Shelley, and Shena and James; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Diane, and Sean and Melanie; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four brothers, Alvie, Harold , Teddy and Otis. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, Seth HAMBY, parents, and two brothers, Dempsy ANDERSON and Eldon HAMBY.

Funeral services for Alphia N. JOHNSON, 78, of Blackgum, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery in Blackgum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. JOHNSON was born March 27, 1928, in Blackgum, to Lee and Talitha (RISLEY) CATO. She died Friday, April 14, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her son, Aaron JOHNSON; sisters, Jody HOUSTON and husband, Joe, and Eulean; brothers, Frank and wife, Violet and Raymond and wife, Dixie; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Bobby Joe WINSTEAD, three sisters, Olean "Ann" PRATT, Dorothy "Lady" CATO and Helen CATO PRATT, and two brothers, Porter CATO and Andy CATO.

Funeral services for Verdon A. LEWIS, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Leroy Reid and Billy G. Kelton officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LEWIS was born Feb. 13, 1920, in McAlester, to Foster SPARKS and Beulah (McDOUGAL) SPARKS. She died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James S. LEWIS, March 15, 1939 in Lamont, Calif. He preceded her in death, April 21, 1987, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Betty; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Tammy; four grandchildren; three brothers, John, Bill, and Verlon; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie AYDELOTT and Ellen WILSON.

Funeral services for Mary Gladys MARTIN, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Mt. View Cemetery in Hackett, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. MARTIN was born June 1, 1918, in Brown Springs, Mo., to Leonard HURST and Ora (MAYNE) HURST. She died Monday, April 17, 2006, in Walnut Grove Living Center. She married Harvey James MARTIN, in 1938, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Chris and his wife Barbara, and Pat and his wife Charlotte; sister, Billie; four grandsons; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, step-father, Bill PRICE, step-sisters, Pauline PRICE, Janette QUINALTA and step-brother Don PRICE. .

Cremation for Phillip Kevin MONTGOMERY, 48, of Van Buren, Ark., was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MONTGOMERY was born Oct. 29, 1957, in Miami, to Richard King MONTGOMERY and Ramona Jean (COMSTOCK) MONTGOMERY. He died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in Van Buren. Survivors include one brother, Tony; two half-sisters, Debbie and Cindy; one half-brother, Michael; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Wendal MONTGOMERY.

Funeral services for Junie M. SPEARS, 86, of Gore, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the White Chapel Church in Gore with Revs. Cletis Jones and Wayne Rice officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SPEARS was born Nov. 24, 1919, in Muldrow, to Pleasant Alford MANNON and Ollie Alberta (GOODMAN) MANNON. She died Sunday, April 16, 2006, in Vian. She married Osval "Shag" SPEARS, Jan. 6, 1934, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her children, Delbert, Gerald and Carol, Orville and LaHoma, Floyd and Nola, Ricky and Jeanie, Dorothy, Kathy and Floyd, Linda and John, and Betty; two brothers, George. and Bill; one daughter-in-law, Brenda; 36 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two daughters, Louise and Mary Lou, a son, Don SPEARS and two grandchildren, Susan and Jamie SPEARS, and a son-in-law, Albert TERRELL.

Funeral services for Edward "Chuck" STOWE, 53, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian with Rev. Steve Spyres officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories in Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STOWE was born Nov. 22, 1952, in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to William STOWE and Barbara (BURR) STOWE. He died Thursday, April 13, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Janet STOWE of the home; five daughters, Shauna and husband Eric, Tammy and husband Alex., Lora and husband Baldmer, Barbara, and Donna; four sons, William Edward and wife Amy, Jessie Dale and wife Melissa, Edward Charles, and Tommy Ray; three sisters, Barbara, Linda, and Roxanne; two step-children, Wesley and wife Kimberly, Angela and husband Larry; and 19 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Mary Lee TEEHEE, 68, of Stilwell, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Bellefonte Cemetery, north of Muldrow, with Rev. Jerry Nofire officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TEEHEE was born Feb. 8, 1938, in Claremore, to William TEEHEE and Geneva (SEABOLT) TEEHEE. She died Friday, April 14, 2006, in Stilwell. Survivors include three sisters, Juanita, Louise, and Ora; three brothers, Raymond, Houston, Roy and wife Margie; and 11 nieces and nephews; and 18 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant brothers and a nephew, Oscar FLYNN.

Funeral services for Keo CHANTHAVY, 75, of Muldrow, are being held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. CHANTHAVY was born Oct. 4, 1930, in Vientiane, Laos. He died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Khammay, and Lamphay, and May; three sons, Sinxay, Phouangmala and Sivilay; one sister.

Funeral services for Tim HELVY, 47, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Bradley Belltower Chapel in Muskogee with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Warner, under the direction of Bradley Family Service of Muskogee. Mr. HELVY was born April 5, 1959. He died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Joella HELVY of the home; his children, Christine, Angie, Timothy Dale, Savannah Jo, and Bradley and his wife Jessica; five grandchildren; mother, Ellen HELVY; sister, Nancy and her husband Ray; mother-in-law, Bonnie TERRELL; three half-brothers; three half-sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends at Love Bottling. He was preceded in death by his father Charles HELVY and sister, Gayle Marie REESE.

Cremation for Gilmer Eddie JARVIS, 87, of Vian, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JARVIS was born May 30, 1918, in Bellevue, Texas, to Eddie JARVIS and Hester (GILMER) JARVIS. He died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Tahlequah. He married Kathryn TODD, July 14, 1949, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn JARVIS of the home; one daughter, Barbara; one son, Wayne; two step-children, Robert, and Carolyn; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Elwood; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for ShayLee Dawn ROSS, an infant, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, with Rev. Chris Armer officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Feb. 11, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John Lee ROSS and Christina (TURNER) ROSS. She died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include her parents, John and Christina ROSS of the home; one brother, Gage; paternal grandparents, John and Sandra ROSS; maternal grandparents, Scott and Becky SMITH, and Ronnie TURNER; two aunts, Ashley and Sarah; two uncles, Kendall and Nick; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Jaxyn Paul Wright SPRADLEY, an infant, of Vian, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Roselawn Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Mack Jackson officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 18, 2006, in Tahlequah, to Jonathan P. SPRADLEY and Tamaraa WRIGHT. He died Tuesday, April 18, 2006, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his parents, Johnathan SPRADLEY and Tamaraa WRIGHT; one brother, Javyn; maternal grandparents, Gary and Deborah WRIGHT; paternal grandmother, Betty COWAN; and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services for Carolyn Johonar "Jo" COLLINS, 53, of Tahlequah, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with George Peterson and James Wheeler officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COLLINS was born Aug. 7, 1952, in Sallisaw, to William Harlin "Bill" WELLS and Myrtle Louise (PAYNE) WELLS. She died Monday, April 23, 2006, in Tahlequah. She married Rodney Dowe COLLINS, Oct. 28, 1998, in LaBelle, Fla. Survivors include her husband, Rodney of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Tracie Glen and Chris, and Angie Gwen; two step-daughters, Madalene J.,and Carla D; one step-son, J.L.; four sisters, Mary Lou, Sue, Joyce, and Patricia; four brothers, Lee, Lloyd Delbert, Louie, and Roy Thomas; and 16 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, William Daniel WELLS and one daughter.

Funeral services for Colleen GORE, 72, of Tulia, Texas, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Tulia with Rev. Charles Davenport officiating. Burial is in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulia, under the direction of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia. Mrs. GORE was born Jan. 31, 1934, in Vian, to Lillian Lee and Luella ISHAM. She died Sunday, April 23, 2006, in Amarillo, Texas. She married Doyal GORE, June 29, 1952, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Doyal GORE of Tulia; one daughter, Vickie; two sons, Randy and Glenn; four sisters, Joy, Floral, Dean, and Patsy; three brothers, Deleo, Arnold, and Jimmie; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Kiowiah ISHAM and Odell ISHAM.

Graveside services, with military honors, for Howard B. HANNA, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. HANNA was born to Robert and Erma HANNA in Pittsburg. He died Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Paula (FRAZIER) HANNA; one sister, Roberta; three cousins, Carole, Mary and Dick; four sisters-in-law, Bonnie, Faye, Bettye,, and Mary Ann; four brothers-in-law, Marion, Kenneth, Homer and Tommy; 12 nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Jean ROGERS of Sallisaw and two brothers-in-law Garland Levi FRAZIER of Van Buren, Ark and Jerry FRAZIER of Muldrow.

Funeral services for Patsy Ritter McCLURE, 47, of Bokoshe, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe with Rev. Danny Oliver officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery in Bokoshe, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. McCLURE was born July 18, 1958, in Poteau. She died Thursday, April 20, 2006, in McCurtain. Survivors include her husband, Brad McCLURE of the home; son, Austin; four sisters, Ann, Phyllis, Terry, and Sherry; one brother, Billy; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Arvil THOMASON, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. THOMASON was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Vian, to Ben THOMASON and Letha (HESS) THOMASON. He died Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Velma Mae BAILEY, Dec. 10, 1947, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Velma THOMASON of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Roberta, and Terry and Patsy; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Leona, and Patricia. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Wilene HAVNER, Ollene CANTRELL, Lorene ROWLAND, Irene LITTLE and two brothers, B.W. and Jim THOMASON.

Funeral services for Tanya M. WHITWORTH, 26, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Tommy Noel and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 24, 1979, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ricky Lee WHITWORTH and Brenda (KEITH) WHITWORTH. She died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her parents, of the home; one sister, Tiffany; one brother, Ricky Lee, Jr. of Sallisaw; two nieces and one nephew; and several uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Enid and Dutch WHITWORTH and maternal grandparents, Floyd and Violet KEITH.

Funeral services for Leonard Eugene COX, Sr., 70, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Blackgum Harvest Time Tabernacle with Revs. Jack Covert and Mike Glass officiating. Burial was in the Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Cox was born June 18, 1935, in Mariana, Ark., to Edwin and Vesta (TILLMAN) COX. He died Monday, April 24, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include his wife of twenty-nine years, Linda Carol (TIMMONS) COX of the home; five daughters and three sons-in-law, Becky, Sharon and Doug, Brenda and Dougal, Sheila and Chico, and Brooklyn; four sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard, Jr. and Kathy, Robert and Brenda, Andrew and Karleen, and Adam and Anna; two sisters and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Joe, and Linda; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Alene, and Billy Joe "Bear" and Nancy; 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a host of friends; and Daisy, his loyal companion to the end. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mary Lou GULLEY and Geraldine McCULLUM, and one granddaughter, Brittney COX.

Graveside services for James Woodrow "Dusty" DUSTMAN, 91, of Marlow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Maple Cemetery in Maple with Rev. Mark Neighbors officiating, under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home of Marlow. Mr. DUSTMAN was born Dec. 11, 1914, in Sequoyah County, to Alfred Peter and Annie L. (OSBURN) DUSTMAN. He died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in Duncan. He married Ruby Jewel GRIFFITH, June 11, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark. She preceded him in death, Feb. 1, 1998. Survivors include a son, James and wife Jane; daughter, Anna; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Floyd "Hawk" and wife Audra; and sister, Louise.

Graveside services for John W. HARMAN, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. HARMAN died Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sons, James, Johnny and Gary; two sisters, Louise and Opal; one brother, Walter; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Willene HARMAN.

Funeral services for R.V. KIDD, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory- Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KIDD was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Muldrow, to R.L. KIDD and Vivian (THOMPSON) KIDD. He died Tuesday, April 25, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Zella (GAGE) KIDD of the home; three daughters, Vivian and husband Doyle, Darlene and husband Chad, Phyllis and husband Jimmy; three sons, James, Robert and wife Dianna, Terry and wife Edwina; one sister, Lola; 21 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Melinda KIDD, daughter-in-law, Bobby KIDD, one sister and two brothers.

Funeral services for John W. POTTS Sr., 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Mike Glass, the Rev. Vernon Stone and Dick Mayo officiating.Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. POTTS was born Nov. 9, 1919, in Everton, Ark., to Joseph Floyd POTTS and Elizabeth (MOORE) POTTS. He died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Mabel McINERNEY, April 22, 1948, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Mabel, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy Ann and Dave; two sons and daughters-in-law, John Jr. and his wife, Cindy, and Jim and his wife, Joey; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia; one brother, Joe; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Elsie GIBSON, and three brothers, Clifford, Gerald and Harold.

Funeral services for Gene SOUTHERN, 83, of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland with Revs. David Johnson and James Ogden officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SOUTHERN was born April 22, 1923, in Muldrow, to William Bill SOUTHERN and Beulah Isaac (KING) SOUTHERN. He died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, north of Sallisaw. He married Lera Marie OGDON, July 13, 1946, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lera SOUTHERN of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Judith Ann and Jim; one son and daughter-in-law, Roy Gene and Darlene; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gary and Billy G. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Joyce LEWIS, Maxine HARDWICK, Shirley HENSON, and Joann BROWN and four brothers, Willard, Dale, Sydney and Don SOUTHERN.

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