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Funeral services for Robert "Bob" CHASTAIN, 56, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. CHASTAIN died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; one daughter, Miranda, and her husband, Mark; two step-daughters, Barbara, and her husband, Gary, and Lynn, and her husband, Paul; one son, Jeff, and his wife, Kelsie; one step-son, Arthur, and his wife; one sister, Helen, and her husband, Elmer; four brothers, Paul, and his wife, Jeanie, Joe, and his wife, Charlotte, Jim, and his wife, Sharon, and Ronnie, and his wife, Lanita; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one step-son, John WORKMAN, a brother, David CHASTAIN, and his parents, Ernest and Pauline CHASTAIN.

Funeral services for Wayne STONE, 44, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. STONE died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Norma HAMM STONE of the home; three sons, Jason, Joseph, and Jonathan; parents, Barbara and James; one sister, Brenda; three brothers, Tommy,George and Toby; three grandchildren.

Graveside services for Brayden John STRAUT, an infant, of Gore, were held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born March 28, 2007, in Tahlequah, to Tawny MEGEHEE and Robert STRAUT. He died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his parents, of Gore; grandparents, Deann YOUNG, Patrick MEGEHEE, Melvin REED and John and Michelle STRAUT; great-grandparents, Frances SCOTT, Robert ROWLETT, Flora and Alfred CROW and John H. STRAUT; great-great-grandmother, Jeanetta WARNOCK; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services for Joyce Ann HORN JOHNSON, 64, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Robert L. Povaldo officiating. Burial will be in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Feb. 9, 1943, in Lee's Chapel community, to Idas Ray HORN and Ida Belle (GREGORY) HORN. She died Sunday, April 1, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Cecil R. JOHNSON, Oct. 15, 1966, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death, July 26, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Glynnda and Brian, and Kelly and Steve; one son, Ronald; five grandchildren; mother; two sisters, Lois, and Sharon; three brothers, J.R., Hubert, and Jackie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by, one sister, Betty Jo MOSS and one brother, Billy Charles HORN.

Funeral services for Daniel L. NELSON, 58, of Justin, Texas, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel of DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton, Texas, with Bishop Iverson officiating. Burial was in Justin Cemetery, under the direction of DeBerry Funeral Directors of Denton. Mr. NELSON was born July 30, 1948, in Jackson, Mich., to LaVern Russel NELSON and Lillis Jean (HULL) NELSON. He died Friday, March 30 2007, in Denton. Survivors include three daughters, Shantel, Kim, and Sharon; three sons, Shane, Eric, and Donnie; sister, Linda; brother, Russell; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Harold R. PLYMALE, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. PLYMALE was born June 21, 1936, in Ozark, Ark., to Carl and Ethel PLYMALE. He died Sunday, April 1, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one sister, Wanda and her husband, G.L.; three brothers, Clifford and his wife, Sharon, Curtis and his wife, Sherita, and Bobby and his wife, Darlene; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Gurvis PLYMALE.

Funeral services for Jack Alexander ROSE, Jr., 33, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. ROSE was born, May 11, 1973. He died Monday, March 26, 2007. Survivors include his wife, Louise of the home; his mom, Jan GRINAGE; his brother, James and his wife Tammy; brother, Bill and his wife Carolyn; birth mother, June CARTER; father, Jack ROSE; and grandmother, Bea BARRETT.

Funeral services for Eva Sue TWIST SMITH, 75, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Members in Christ Assembly in Vian with Rev. Robert Buttery officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born Dec. 29, 1931, in Salina, to George Twist and Bonnie VAUGHN. She died Friday, March 30, 2007, in Oklahoma City. She married Richard Odell SMITH, Jan. 27, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death, Aug. 10, 2002, in Tahlequah. Survivors include five daughters, Karen, Doris, Ann, Lorna, and Brenda; one son, Richard; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Wilma, Linda, Geneve, and Bea; and two brothers, Fred and Vernon. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Billy GOSHEN, her parents, two sisters, and four brothers.

Funeral services for W.A. "Smitty" SMITHSON, 84, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with Dr. David Clewell and Rev. Mike McConnell officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SMITHSON was born Feb. 22, 1923, near Braggs, to Willis Asberry SMITHSON and Maudie Lee (McBEE) SMITHSON. He died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Anna Doris SUMPTER in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Wendell, and Pam and Richard; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Don and Wanda, and Rep. W.A. "Bud"; one sister and brother-in-law, Wanda Lee and Rev. Mike; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Carol SMITHSON, three sisters, Mary Elizabeth RANDLE, Mandy Alice SMITHSON and Betty Louise SMITHSON, and two brothers, George Washington SMITHSON and Cecil Glen SMITHSON.

Funeral services for Betty Sue STEWART, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STEWART was born Oct. 27, 1936, in Marble City, to Daniel Aldan STEWART and Ruby RAPE (CAGLE) STEWART HENDERSON. She died Saturday, March 31, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Trudyand James, and Teresa and James; one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Jackie; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Linda; one brother, Bill; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dana FIELDS of Sallisaw, her parents, and one sister, Joyce STOOL of Marble City.

Memorial services for Nan THATCHER, 71, of Gore, were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Norlan Scudder officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. THATCHER was born Oct. 12, 1935, to H. Marshall NORRIS and Virginia DREW. She died Sunday, April 1, 2007, in Gore. Survivors include her husband, Wayne of the home; three daughters, Kim and husband Maurice, Becky, and Marilyn; three sons, Marshall, WayneJr. and wife Lisa, and Steven; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Lou Jean TOMLIN, 62, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland. Burial was in the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. TOMLIN was born Oct. 27, 1944, in Bloomer, Ark., to Tommy Lee and Imogene (COOK) WILSON. She died Thursday, March 29, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Tammye and her husband, Don, and Brooke and her husband, Chris; her mother; two granddaughters; two sisters, Colleen and her husband, Buck, and Rosemary and her husband, Mike; four brothers, Tommy K. and his wife, Lucy, Steve, Bruce, and Randy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. TOMLIN, her brother, Mitchell WILSON and her father, Tommy Lee WILSON.

Funeral services for Virginia Beatrice TRAMMELL, 60, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Homer Osborne officiating. Burial of cremains is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. TRAMMELL was born Nov. 28, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Lloyd WILSON and Virgie Ellen OSBORNE. She died Monday, April 2, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Scherron and Faron, and Carla and Jeff; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Stacy, and Jeff and Tina; 10 grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Bill UPTON, 70, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. UPTON died Monday, April 2, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors three daughters, Gwen, Glenda, and Darlene; one sister, Barbara; one brother, Ray; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan UPTON.

Funeral services for Rev. Harold T. WALTERS, 65, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Nicut with Rev. Kenneth Walters officiating. Burial is in Walters Family Cemetery in Nicut, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WALTERS was born Jan. 28, 1942, in Fillmore, Calif., to Ted J. WALTERS and Irma J. (HAGAN) WALTERS. He died Monday, April 2, 2007, in Stilwell. He married Julie JONES, April 20 1962, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Julie of the home; one son, Matthew James; five foster children, Billy, Joy, Connie, Daniel, and Samuel; three grandchildren; one nephew; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wayne.

Funeral services for Cassie H. BOND, 82, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Braxton Bigot and Laverne Stephens officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post No. 339 in Roland. Mr. BOND was born April 18, 1924, in Liberty community, to John Fletcher BOND and Eva Mae (SUTTON) BOND. He died Wednesday, April 4, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Sarah Sue LENNINGTON, June 29, 1953, in Ozark, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sarah of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Donnie; one son, John Curtis; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Loma, Etta Mae and husband, Laverne, and Anna; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, George, and Calvin and two sisters, Myrtle PREWETT and Maud VAUGHN.

Graveside services for Jess CREAGH, 64, of Pryor, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Redland Cemetery, southwest of Muldrow with Rev. Jeremy Kelley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. CREAGH was born Aug. 11, 1942, in Ironton, Mo., to Jesse Randolph CREAGH, Sr. an Helen CREAGH. He died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, in Pryor. He married Syble PEMBERTON, Aug. 19, 1977, in Muskogee. She preceded him in death, Sept. 3, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include three daughters, Karen, Debbie and Linda; four sons, Jimmy, Jim, Randy and Paul; father; one sister, Carolyn Ruth; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his mother.

GLASS -- Madge Marie, 83, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Born April 18, 1923 in Gore, OK. She grew up in Vian, OK, but lived most of her life in Tulsa. She had 4 daughters, 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Orville GLASS; sisters, Hazel CALLAHAN, Beulah SHADE, and Donnie LOWE; brothers, L.C. and George ROBINSON; grandson, Monty MOORE; and sons-in-law, Leland MATTHEWS and Rocky MOORE. Surviving are daughters, Barbara, Doris and Jess, Joyce and Stan, Linda and John; 1 brother, Walter; and 1 sister, Betty. Service will be held at Floral Haven, 12:30 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2007 with Reverend Jack Potter officiating. Floral Haven, 252-2518. Published in the Tulsa World on 4/5/2007.

Funeral services for Fred Junior LEE, 82, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Revs. Andy O'Neal, Charles Phillips, and Daryl Lee officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. LEE was born April 13, 1924, in Lee's Chapel community, to Fred Elmer LEE and Maggie Elizabeth (FAULKNER) LEE. He died Thursday, April 5, 2007, in Tahlequah. He married Edith M. BAGLEY, Feb. 5, 1944, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Edith of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Terry; one daughter-in-law, Dorliss; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, George, Raymond, Arthur, and Joe; five sisters, Patsy, Martha, Mary, Marilyn and Tennie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Fred Duwayne LEE in 1984, his parents, and three brothers, Robert, Jack, and Ronald LEE.

Memorial services for Annie Loucile POWERS, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. POWERS was born March 9, 1940, in Grey, Texas, to Robert Labon HARTZO and Allie Izora LIVINGSTON. She died Wednesday, April 3, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters, Tammy and husband Marshall, Connie and husband Kenneth, Darla and husband Randy, Sheryl, and Paula; three sisters, Jane, Nelda, and Lenor; two brothers, Henry and Robert; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Carrol Yvonne POWERS, one grandson, David Keith MATTHEWS, and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Mary Virginia BAUGUS, 90, of Muskogee, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BAUGUS was born Dec. 20, 1916, in Muskogee, to Charlie H. HOLMES and Jessie Elizabeth (JONES) HOLMES. She died Thursday, April 5, 2007, in Muskogee. She married Ira Earl BAUGUS, Sept. 23, 1934, in Chandler. He preceded her in death, April 5, 2007, in Muskogee. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Mammie BEARDSLEY, Myrtle HAMILTON, Alice KEETON, and Shirley JANKINS and three brothers, Clayton HOLMES, Olen HOLMES, and Raymond HOLMES

Funeral services for Valeda McMAHAN "Grandma Dee" BRYSON, 84, of Gore, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Millsap Funeral Service Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Rennie Ohl Jr. officiating. Burial is in Citizens Cemetery in Fort Gibson, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BRYSON was born Jan. 10, 1923, in Braggs, to Looney and Beulah (PETTIT) ESSARY. She died Sunday, April 8, 2007, in Gore. Survivors include three children, John, Brenda, and Gary; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lucille. She was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Linda JONES.

There are no formal services for Donald Lee CAMPBELL, Sr., and cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CAMPBELL was born Jan. 21, 1938, in Baxter, Tenn., to Aurther CAMPBELL, Sr. and Carrie Ruth PATTON. He died Friday, April 6, 2007, in Sallisaw. Mr. CAMPBELL was a painter. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (ANGLEN) CAMPBELL of the home; two daughters, Vicki and Shannon; three sons, Stephen, Donald Lee, Jr., and Michael; one sister; five brothers; 18 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Gene DAILY, 68, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Emmanuel Family Worship Center in Braggs with Rev. Jack Carner officiating. Burial was in Greenleaf Cemetery in Tahlequah, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DAILY was born April 6, 1939, in Cherokee County, to Earnest DAILY and Mary (MANNON) DAILY. He died Friday, April 6, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Pat DAILY of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, J.E., and Carroll and Kathy; five grandchildren; three sisters, Pearl, Joyce, and Sue; one brother, Joe; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his first wife of 43 years, Bertie DAILY, and a son, Harold Gene DAILY.

Chester DRUM, 93, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2007 at his residence in Gore. He was born May 16, 1913 in Moody, Cherokee County, Oklahoma to Kah Tah Yah YOUNGDUCK (DRUM) (AGENT) and Ground Hog DRUM. In 1940, Chester and Mattie WILDCAT married. Chester was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie WILDCAT DRUM, daughter, Pauline DRUM; sons, Leon DRUM, Luther Jay DRUM, Jesse Lee DRUM and Billie Ray DRUM. He is survived by four children, Betty and her husband, Clarence, Corinna, Chester Junior and his wife, Brenda; Geraldine and her husband, John, and Johnny Glen and his wife, Malinda; 19 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and cousins; two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law and lots of friends in surrounding areas. There will be a wake at 6:00 p.m. Monday at the DRUM home. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Cemetery, Moody, Oklahoma, northeast of Tahlequah, with Rev. Dale Carey officiating.

Funeral services for Madge Marie GLASS, 83, of Tulsa, were held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2007, at Floral Haven in Broken Arrow with Rev. Jack Potter officiating, under the direction of Floral Haven of Broken Arrow. Mrs. GLASS was born April 18, 1923, in Gore. She died Tuesday, April 3, 2007. Survivors include daughters, Barbara, Doris and Jess, Joyce and Stan, Linda and John; one brother, Walter; and one sister, Betty. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville GLASS, sisters, Hazel CALLAHAN, Beulah SHADE, and Donnie LOWE, brothers, L.C. and George ROBINSON, grandson, Monty MOORE, and sons-in-law, Leland MATTHEWS and Rocky MOORE.

Funeral services for Delphia HENSLEY, 81, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church with Revs. Dale Ritter, Kurt Henry and Shannon Barnes officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HENSLEY was born Feb. 22, 1926, in Blackgum, to Gillie and Melvin (TALLEY) RISLEY. She died Thursday, April 5, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her children, Suphronia, and Elmer, Wyvonia, Irvin, Forster, and Marchelle, Jerrie, and Robin; two sisters, Caprice and Dixie; one brother, Bob; 29 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Billie Jim HIGGINS, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is in Cowlington Cemetery, east of Keota, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 22, 1926, in Cowlington, to Harry Morton HIGGINS and Laura Mae (LOWERY) HIGGINS. She died Sunday, April 8, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one niece, Barbara Jean; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Robyn Elayne Drake MARSHALL, 50, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Roland with Revs. Steve Gray and J.W. Gray officiating. Burial is in the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. MARSHALL was born July 20, 1956, in Dos Palos, Calif., to Robert Louis DRAKE and Bobbie Sue (GRAY) DRAKE. She died Monday, April 9, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Erika and Jordan; one son, John; mother, Bobbie DRAKE; three sisters, Susan, Janie, and Vicki; one brother, Bob; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Cecil Lloyd McGEE, 89, of Stilwell, Marble City and the surrounding area, are being held Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas. Graveside services will be held in Stilwell City Cemetery, at 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2007, under the direction of Greenwood Mount Olivet Funeral Home of Fort Worth.

Funeral services for Wilma Louise MOSLEY, 81, of Coolidge, Ariz., were held Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, at the Simes Mortuary Coolidge Chapel with Elder Derrick Jordan officiating, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. MOSLEY was born July 9, 1925, in Fort Smith to John SHEPHERD and Daisy LINCOLN. She died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, in Coolidge, Ariz. Survivors include her husband, Winston PRICE; daughter, Daisey, Barbara and Mary; sons, Jack Jr. and Charles Ray, Charles Roy, Johnny, James and Allen; sister, Flossie, Ruth, Dovie, and Dorothy and Eunice; brother, Bennie, Sr.; 26 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Helen Jean USELTON, 57, of Liberty, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. USELTON was born Nov. 11, 1949, in Roland, to Magellan O'NEAL and Billie Lee (STAMPS) O'NEAL. She died Friday, April 6, 2007, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include her companion, David; one daughter, Tonya.; two sons, Charles, and Bill; five grandchildren; parents; three sisters, Donna, Trish and Linda; one brother, Lee Roy; one step-sister, Sharon; one step-brother, Phillip; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Johnnie Dale BOLIN, 27, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. T.D. Drew officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BOLIN was born July 22, 1979, in Muskogee, to Larry Dale BOLIN and Johnna Elaine SMITH McANALLY. He died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Jennifer May FIRESTONE, May 6, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer of the home; one daughter, Brittany Lee; two sons, William Thomas and Ryan Dale; father; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Latricia and Jeff , and Jennifer and Jerry; one brother, Larry Dale; grandmother, Annie BOLIN; and four nephews and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his mother, and grandfathers, Bill BOLIN and Ernest Bud TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Paul Eddie CRUM, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Russell Sanders officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CRUM was born Jan. 16, 1923, in Hellier, Ken., to Mont CRUM and Lula (BANKS) CRUM. He died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Norma Zae BATESON, Oct. 30, 1959, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Norma of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Emily; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several brothers and sisters in Kentucky; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Juanita Findley CRUM, and two sons, Eddie Gene CRUM and Wiki WRIGHT.

Graveside services for Ruby Mae CUMMINGS, 81, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Jonathan Hamby officiating, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. CUMMINGS was born Feb. 2, 1926, in Denning, Ark., to Alfred and Dolly CLARK. She died Thursday, April 12, 2007, in Van Buren. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Merlin; two daughters, Donna, and husband, David, and Debra; son, Danny, and wife, Rose; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Relda Marie DICKSON, 82, of Abilene, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Church of Nazarene with Rev. Bob Wright officiating. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery in Runnels county, under the direction of The Hamil Family Funeral Home of Abilene. Mrs. DICKSON was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Cisco, Texas, to Kendrick YOUNG and Davida (BEDFORD) YOUNG. She died Sunday, April 8, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons, Robert K. and his wife, Brenda, and William E. and his wife, Brenda; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Grady DICKSON in 1989. Memorials may be made in honor of Relda Dickson to the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 3302 State Street, Abilene, Texas 79603.

Funeral services for Charles R. PEOPLES, 71, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Vian Baptist Church with Revs. Shannon Barnes and Harold Thompson officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. PEOPLES was born Jan. 3, 1936, in Vian, to Ed and Flora (COWETT) PEOPLES. He died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in Vian. He married Phyllis RISLEY, April 28, 1972, in Las Vegas. She preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Ricky and Stacy, Christie, Norma and Mike, Loveda, Charlie, and Annette and Larry; brother, Johnny, and his wife, June; sisters, Willie and Geneva; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Imogene B. Angel ROWLAND, 85, formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Wayne Efurd and Jack Daily officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Mulrow. Mrs. Rowland was born Sept. 12, 1921, in Braden, to Jim ANGEL and Bonnie Kate (SPAIN) ANGEL. She died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in Baldwin City, Kan. She married Cleveland R. ROWLAND, Feb. 25, 1939, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death, May 3, 1998. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James Richard and Mary; two granddaughters.

Funeral services for Hugh Emerson SCARBERRY, 81, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Millsap Chapel in Webbers Falls with Revs. Bill Crow and Shane Weaver officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. SCARBERRY was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Piedmont, to James Elbert "Jack" SCARBERRY and Margariette (COUCH) SCARBERRY. He died Tuesday, April 10, 2007, in Muskogee. He married Thelma GRAY, Oct. 11, 1952, in Sunnyville, Calif. She preceded him in death. Survivors include his children, Byrle Keith and wife, Vicki, Becky and Bruce; sister, Izola; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many friends. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Byrle and Ovid and one sister, LaDonna MEADOWS.

Cremation for Michelle Jean BOOKER, 38, of Fort Smith, Ark., was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. BOOKER was born Sept. 6, 1968, in Fort Smith. She died Friday, April 13, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include her companion, Donald; three daughters, Tiffany, Christina and Amanda; two step-daughters, Anta and Misty; three sons, Matthew, and Judd and Derick; father, Michael CERTICKI of Fort Smith; three sisters, Anna, Loretta and Alice; and three brothers, Johnny, and Cecil and Gary.

Funeral services for Finis EDWARDS, 86, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Revs. Shawn Money and Bill Adcock officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. EDWARDS was born Feb. 25, 1921, in Muldrow, to Grover Cleveland EDWARDS and Mary Frances (Essie) McGEHEE EDWARDS. He died Friday, April 13, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Bessie Louise ROSS, Feb. 23, 1944, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Bessie of the home; one daughter, Pat; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Charlotte; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a niece they raised; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one great-grandson, Hayden DEAN, one brother, Jack EDWARDS, one sister, Audrey SHARP and his parents.

Funeral services for Lois Jeanette MURRELL, 67, of Tamaha, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler with Rev. Tommie Parker officiating. Burial was in Tamaha Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. MURRELL was born May 19, 1939, to Jethro and Lucille (HULSEY) HENRY. She died Friday, April 13, 2007, in Stigler. Survivors include one daughter, Shelly, and husband, Fred; one son, Jeffrey and his wife, Beckie; one brother, Dwight and wife, Phyllis; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald MURRELL, her parents, and one brother, Terry HENRY.

Funeral services for Michael Duane "Mike" NOISEY, 54, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. James Rice officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Reed Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. Noisey was born Aug. 1, 1952, in Tahlequah, to Oscar NOISEY and Velma (HART) NOISEY. He died Saturday, April 14, 2007, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include his wife, Theresa of the home; his daughter, Destiny; sons, Duane and Jesse; step-son, Gary; mother, Velma EDWARDS; sisters, Pam and husband, Larry, and Twyla and husband, Randy; and brother, Curtis and his wife, Cindy. He was preceded in death by his father and both sets of grandparents.

Cremation for Judge PORTER, Jr., 75, of Gore, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PORTER was born March 19, 1932, in Greenville, S.C., to Judge Cebrooks PORTER, Sr. and Elizabeth Pearl (HOLLOWAY) PORTER. He died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Muskogee. He married Clara RICARDO, May 27, 1932, in Weatherford, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Clara of the home; one daughter, Michelle; two sons, Judge, III and Joe; one grandson; two brothers, Donald and Thomas; one sister, Joann; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dan SHAMBLIN, Jr., 77, of Roland, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Al Ruckman officiating. Burial will be in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SHAMBLIN was born Dec. 2, 1929, in Roland, to Daniel Wesley SHAMBLIN and Ollie Maye (MOTON) SHAMBLIN. He died Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Emma Fern RUSSELL, Feb. 24, 1956, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Emma Fern of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Gary; one son, Danny and companion Cindy; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; one sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Ernest; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Lily; one very special niece, Paula Ann; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters and one brother.

Funeral services for Alene SMITH, 74, of Natural Dam, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grandview Assembly of God Church in Natural Dam. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. SMITH died Monday, April 16, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie of the home; one daughter, Terrie and her husband, Wendell; two sisters, Jackie and her twin sister, Charlene; two nephews; one niece; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Private memorial services for Juanita F. SMITH, 90, of Vian, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born Dec. 25, 1916, in Akins community, to Christopher C. FRANKS and Arminta (RAMSEY) FRANKS. She died Sunday, April 15, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Alfred N. "Pete" SMITH, May 18, 1962. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one sister, Violet; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives including Nelda; and special friends.

Graveside services for Willie Bill Iman SPENCE, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Redland Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with Rev. Eugene Wallace officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SPENCE was born May 17, 1931, in North Hollywood, Calif., to Lewis SPENCE and Jessie (CRANE) SPENCE. He died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Fort Smith. He married Shirley Nan SOWDER, Feb. 5, 1990, in Mena, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Nan of the home; two daughters, Nancy and Phyllis; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry Ray and Linda; two sisters, Lera and Vera; one brother, Lewis Dago; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons, Jonny Paul and Billy Paul SPENCE.

Funeral services for Bobby Joe TRIPP, II, 26, of Porum, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Porum First Baptist Church with Rev. Curtis Locust, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Fields Cemetery, under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. TRIPP was born March 14, 1981, in Stigler, to Bobby Joe and Vicki (BAKER) TRIPP, Sr. He died Thursday, April 12, 2007, in Porum. Survivors include his wife, Brandi Celeste of Webbers Falls; one daughter, Carlee Jo; one son, Bobby Joe, III; one sister, Stephanie and husband, Dusty; one brother, Trampas and his wife, Brooke; parents; his grandparents, Elden and Melba TRIPP; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Barbara BAKER. .

Graveside services for Venitus Irene WILLIS, 79, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. WILLIS died Saturday, April 14, 2007, in Alma. Survivors include two sons, Ray and David; two sisters, Marie and Wooldine; two brothers, J.B. and Wallace; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. "Doc" WILLIS.

Graveside services for Clarence "Buddy" BROWN, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Honey Hill Cemetery in Stilwell with Rev. Gary Mullen officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BROWN was born April 10, 1936, in Bengal, to Layton BROWN and Nettie (STEPHENS) BROWN. He died Friday, April 20, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Coeta Fay THOMAS, March 15, 1965, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Coeta of the home; one daughter, Kelly; two sons, Mitchell and Stephen; two step-sons, Ronnie and Robbie; one sister, Mary; five brothers, Cecil, Ken, Ronnie, Elmer and Larry; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby BROWN.

Graveside services for Charles Nathen ELLIS, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ELLIS was born June 2, 1924, in Gans, to James Edgar ELLIS and Mabel Mae (McNEIL) ELLIS. He died Monday, April 23, 2007, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; two daughters, Lisa and companion Steve, and Tiffany and husband, Eric; one son, Nathen and wife, Marlana; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary MIDCALF and one brother, William ELLIS.

Funeral services for Harold LEE, 57, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Danny Parker officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. LEE was born on March 16, 1950, in the Paw Paw community to George Hyles LEE and Edna (SINGLETON) LEE. He died on Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Tulsa. He married Deborah CAMPBELL on April 18, 1977. Survivors include his wife, Deborah, of the home: four daughters and one son-in-law, Kristi, Stephanie and Lance, Angela, and Tija; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Joshua and Rosalba, and Matthew; five grandchildren; one sister, Sharon; three brothers, Billy, Gerald and Rick; and other relatives and friends.

There are no formal services scheduled for William David JINKS, 46, of Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JINKS was born June 22, 1960, in Fresno, Calif., to Johnny Ray JINKS and Doris Lee (KING) JINKS. He died Wednesday, April 18, 2007, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include two sisters, Kathy and husband, Heman Gene, and Brenda; two brothers, Larry and, Wayne and wife, Dottie. He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Ashley Nicole SMITH.

Funeral services for Raymond L. SNYDER, 85, of Perry, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Lucien with Rev. Paul Krueger officiating. Burial was in McGuire Cemetery in Lucien, under the direction of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home of Perry. Mr. SNYDER was born March 5, 1922, in Billings to Hurley Clifford and Amy Viola (NELSON) SNYDER. He died Thursday, April 19, 2007, in Perry. He married Lorraine CAREY on March 16, 1946, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; two sons, Jerry J. and Danny; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three sisters, Dorothy, Velma, and Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lawrence SNYDER and Robert SNYDER.

Graveside services for Frankie TREAT, 54, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TREAT was born June 14, 1952, in Sallisaw, to George Franklin TREAT, Sr. and Colleen (McKINNEY) TREAT. He died Monday, April 23, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one sister, Sherry; grandmother, Pearl McKINNEY; two nieces; one nephew; one special aunt, Elsie; one uncle, Bob; and several other relatives and friends.

Charlotte Louise WHITCOMB, 81, of Sallisaw, died on Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WHITCOMB was born on July 29, 1925, in Union County, Ind., to Loyd Russell Dehymer and Mary Evelyn (Abner) DEHYMER. Survivors include one daughter, Linda; one son, Tony; four grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Urban WHITCOMB.

Funeral services for JoAnn MOONEY, 69, of Nicut, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Short Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. MOONEY was born Dec. 6, 1937, in Nicut, to Ray WALTERS and Flossie (SERATT) WALTERS. She died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, in Muldrow. She married Eugene MOONEY on Aug. 4, 1956, in Crawford County, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Eugene, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Vance and Kennilee, and Jeff and Kelli; five grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Eunice and Wallace and Janie and Mike; one brother and sister-in-law, Johnny and Carolyn; two sisters-in-law, Bernadean, and Farrell and her husband, Johnny; two brothers-in-law, Willie and his wife, Beverly, and Dana Wayne; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Eura LAWSON and Ruth KIMBLE and one brother, Buford WALTERS.

Funeral services for Terry MOORE, 64, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MOORE was born Oct. 12, 1942, in Oklahoma City, to Jack MOORE and Irene (HENDERSON) MOORE. He died Thursday, April 26, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Betty FALKNER, Sept. 7, 1973, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Angela, and Heather and Doyl; one son, Justin; one granddaughter; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Larry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Garland and Jay MOORE.

Funeral services for Joy D. REAVIS, 82, formerly of Vian, were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, under the direction of Moore's Southlawn Chapel of Tulsa. Mrs. REAVIS was born Sept. 5, 1924, in Vian. She died Wednesday, April 25, 2007. Survivors include two sons, Joe and Fred; four grandchildren; three sisters, Floral, Jewell Dean and Patsy Lee; brothers, Deleo, Arnold, and Jimmie Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ross REAVIS.

Funeral services for Jarvis Erskine STEVENSON, 51, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith with Rev. A.J. Parish officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. STEVENSON was born Aug. 29, 1955, in Fort Smith, to John Daniel STEVENSON and Essie (JENKINS) STEVENSON. He died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Detroit. He married Beverly JACKSON in July 2, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Beverly, of the home; children, Jarvis and Keyaun, Malik, LaMar, and Romaine; sisters, Patricia, and Margaret, Antionette and Paula; brothers, John, Daniel, Marion, Michael, and Malcolm; and eight grandchildren.

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