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Funeral services for Mayo BARNOSKIE, 84, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Mike McConnell and Allison Phillips and Dorothy Barnoskie officiating. Burial was in Barnoskie Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BARNOSKIE was born June 9, 1923, in Vian, to Cat BARNOSKIE and Eliza (BARK) BARNOSKIE. He died Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Talihina. He married Dorothy Jean ZOUCHA, Dec. 23, 1948, in Chetopa, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jean of the home; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lenora VANN CASE and three brothers, Harry FIELDS, Joe VANN and Nelson BARNOSKIE.

Graveside services for Verda Faye BOLDEN, 93, of Sand Springs, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BOLDEN was born Aug. 18, 1914, in Van Buren, Ark., to Plas MASTERSON and Mary (GRAHAM) MASTERSON. She died Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Sand Springs. She married Luther Lee BOLDEN, Oct. 16, 1939, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, May 16, 1990, in Sand Springs. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Rebecca; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, David and Bill BOLDEN.

Graveside services for Harold L. CAMPBELL, 88, of Amarillo, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2008,at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Amarillo with Rev. Chris Robeson officiating, under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors of Amarillo. Mr. CAMPBELL was born Feb. 16, 1920, in Sequoyah County, to Mark and Elizabeth CAMPBELL. He died Saturday, March 22, 2008, in Amarillo. He married Eva MEADOWS on Feb. 18, 1940 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Eva CAMPBELL of the home; daughter, Carol; two sons, Harold L., Jr. and Gary Lee and his wife, Susan,; two grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Wayne.

Funeral services for Sheri Lynn FERRELL, 48, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. FERRELL died Saturday, March 29, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, John FERRELL of the home; two daughters, Sasha Nicole and Lacey Noel; one son, Joshua Blake; mother, Euvonnie Jean JONES LANKFORD; one brother, Roger; grandmother, Rue JONES ; and one uncle, Lindsey. She was preceded in death by her father, Bobby LANGFORD and her grandfather, Leonard JONES.

Funeral services for Lillian Mae HOUSTON, 84, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church in Vian with Revs. Dwain Houston and Chris Armer officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Houston was born Feb. 21, 1924, in Van Buren, Ark., to William Benjamin BUTLER and Lillie (MAPLES) BUTLER. She died Sunday, March 30, 2008, in Vian. She married Voyd Jackson "Doc" HOUSTON, April 13, 1940, in Vian. He preceded her in death Oct. 8, 1987, in Sallisaw Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Gene; one son and daughter-in-law, Dwain and Sammie; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Pearl. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Donald Lee RENFRO, 59, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, Ark., with Rev. Jimmy Cook and Chris Middleton officiating. Burial was in Oak Valley Cemetery, south of Lavaca on Hwy. 96, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home of Charleston. Mr. RENFRO was born June 13, 1948, in Sequoyah County near Sallisaw, to Ernest Oliver RENFRO and Imogene (FURR) RENFRO. He died Friday, March 28, 2008, in Lavaca. Survivors include his wife, Megan RENFRO of the home; three daughters, Angie, Dawn and Tuesday; four sons, Chris, Tyler, Bryson, Tanner B.; mother, Imogene RENFRO; three sisters, Mary, Paula, and Shirley; five brothers, Eugene, George, James, John and SFC Clarence. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest RENFRO.

Memorial services for Richard Roland RICHARDSON, 77, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. RICHARDSON was born Nov. 6, 1930, in Sedalia, Mo. He died Friday, March 21, 2008, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include his wife Donna; daughters, Rochel and Roxana; and sons, Randy and Ricky .

Craig Mervin ROBERTS, 47, of Van Buren, Ark., died on Saturday, March 29, 2008, in his home. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. ROBERTS was a forklift driver for Therma Tru. Survivors include his wife, Rose of the home; one daughter, Traci; two step-daughters, Michelle and Kelly; two sons, Steven and Skyler; one step-son, Moose; mother, Lois THOMAS; step-mother, Ruby ROBERTS ; four sisters, Twilla, Pam, Joyce and Rita; five step-sisters, Linda, Donna, Joetta, Paula and Tammy; four brothers, Larry, Bruce , Denney, and Dale; step-brother, Stanley; and 13 grandchildren.

Graveside services for Dallas Richard SITTON, 75, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, with his family officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SITTON was born May 12, 1932, in Wichita, Kan. He died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Gore. Survivors include three sons, Dan , Richard and Josh; two daughters; five step-daughters, Lynn, Donna , Brenda , Glenda and Melody; and several other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice SITTON, one step-son, Michael YANCY, his parents, and one sister, Beverly WILLIAMS.

Funeral services for Hazel KEITH DENTON, 93, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Temple Church in Sallisaw with David Wells and Rev. Tommy Nole officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DENTON was born March 6, 1915, in Sallisaw, to Samuel KEITH and Lucy DANIELS She died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Annie; two sons, James and Tommie and daughter-in-law, Chonna; one sister, Jewell Dean and her husband, Al; one brother, Willie; sister-in-law, Nancy; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lowell Earl DENTON, four brothers, Floyd, Ed, Ray and Clarence KEITH, and two sisters, Lola WELLS and Ethel BARBEE.

Funeral services for Adrionna Gayelynn GRANT, an infant, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Roland Free Holiness Church with Revs. Kenton Rowe, Jack Moore and Sammy Cottrell officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born April 2, 2008, in Muldrow, to Timothy Thomas GRANT and Tina Gayvonne (WILLIAMS) GRANT. She died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include her parents, of the home; grandparents, James and Tina WILIAMS, and Jake and Doris BLAIR; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Thomas GRANT and one uncle, Jason WILLIAMS.

Graveside services for Lena B. HOOSE, 87, of Gore, were held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Warner Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HOOSE was born May 15, 1920, in Coffeyville, Kan., to Edward and Hazel (STATES) GRISWOLD. She died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in Gore. Survivors include her husband, George of the home; daughters, Joan, Janet, Velma, and Valerie; brother, Wayne; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Curtis Wayne KNAULS, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held Saturday, April 5, 2008, at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Canady officiating. Burial is in Washington Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. KNAULS was born Feb. 27, 1961, in Fort Smith. He died Sunday, May 30, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include mother, Dorothy KNAULS GATLIN; sisters, Elaine, Velda and Dorothea; brothers, Greylan, Michael, Charles and Pastor Greg, Phillip, Lester, Jr., James, Tony and Thurman.

Funeral services for Agnes F. BARENBERG, 87, of Rudy, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Mt. McCurry, in Rudy, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. BARENBERG died Sunday, April 6, 2008, in her home. Survivors include two daughters, Zella and Shirley; four sons, Eldon, Bob, Merle and Butch; two sisters, Alice and Peggy; 26 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.B. BARENBERG.

Funeral services for Amanda Spears BATSON, 26, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the White Chapel Church in Gore with Revs. Wayne Rice and Cleatis Jones officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BATSON was born July 27, 1981, in Tahlequah, to Floyd Calvin SPEARS, Sr. and Susie May (BIRDTAIL) ABSHERE. She died Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters, Kailyn and Heaven; two sons, Adin and Landen "Bubba"; mother and step-father, Susie and Deriek ABSHERE; father and step-mother, Floyd, Sr. and Nola SPEARS; one sister, Kimberly; two brothers, Floyd "Podgey", Jr. and Eric; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Susan Floydline SPEARS, grandparents, O.L. and Junie SPEARS and Bill and Flora BIRDTAIL.

Memorial services for Landy Burnett "Bernie" CARPENTER, 45, of Poteau, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. CARPENTER was born Nov. 16, 1962, in Ceres, Calif. He died Saturday, April 5, 2008, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Donna CARPENTER of the home; mother, Betty Carlene (OSBURN) NICHOLS; father, Landy Ted CARPENTER; four sons, Billy, Jeremy, Derrick and Levi; two daughters, Stormy and Liberty ; three brothers, Ernest Dean, Kevin Alan and Michael Wayne; three sisters, Catherine Christine, Maria and Sarah; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carl OSBURN, Red and Mable McMULLIN, paternal grandparents, Walter and Lydia CARPENTER.

Memorial services for Gwendolyn KELTON HAGGARD, 70, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 28, at the Laurel Heights United Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas, under the direction of Mission Park North of San Antonio. Mrs. HAGGARD was born Oct. 7, 1937, in Eastern Oklahoma, to W.R. and Elizabeth KELTON. She died March 22, 2008. She married Joe HAGGARD, June 1956. Survivors include her husband, Joe; son, Jeff; daughter-in-law, Barbara; granddaughter, Ellen; siblings, Bill and Rubye; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Stephen L. PARKER, 59, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at Noon Wednesday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, with Military Honors, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. PARKER died Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen PARKER of the home; two step-daughters, Jennifer and Gena; two brothers, Chuck, Craig and his wife, Greg Ann; one step-sister, Nancy Ann; three step-brothers, Bill, Scott and Steve; aunt, Betty; two nieces; a host of friends and family. He was preceded in death by parents, Carl PARKER, Jr. and Marion PARKER and his step-mother, Nancy PARKER.

Funeral services for Zane Wayt POLLOCK, 18 of Fort Smith, Ark. are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Victory Temple Church in Roland. Burial is in Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother, Mary Ruth CHAMBERLAIN POLLOCK; his father, Bobby POLLOCK and his wife, Tammy; grandmother Mary Lou CHAMBERLAIN; grandparents, Wanda and Don POLLOCK; fianc'e, Jenny; sisters, Molly Dawn and Sherry Ellen; aunts, Angela, Barbara and her husband, Leon, Troyce, and Lisa and her husband, Butch; and uncles, Matthew, Mark and his wife, Sandy, Wayt and Randy, and Terry. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wilmot CHAMBERLAIN and one aunt, Sherry Ellen SELBY.

Funeral services for Elvin "Gee" RICHMOND, 87, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. RICHMOND died Friday, April 4, 2008, in an area hospital. Survivors include three sisters, Mary, Rosa and Dorothy ; one brother, Henry; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Jean DANIEL.

Funeral services for Denise Darlene SHERWOOD, 73, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery Gazebo with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SHERWOOD was born Feb. 28, 1935, in Ada, to Freeman P. DEATON and Lillie Mae Walker (DEATON) TRIPLETT. She died Friday, April 4, 2008, in Tahlequah. She married James Richard SHERWOOD in 1964, in Las Vegas. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Connie; and one brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Helen. She was preceded in death by her husband, James SHERWOOD and her parents, Freeman and Lillie Mae DEATON.

Funeral services for Ettie Louise TAYLOR, 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is in The Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TAYLOR was born May 22, 1929, in Spiro, to Ott and Opel (HOBBS) HOOSIER. She died Saturday, April 5, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Phyllis and her husband, Joe, Rebecca and her husband, Gene, Donna Jean and her husband, Heath; four sons, Herbert and his wife, Connie, Kim and his wife, Shirley, Chuck and Juanita, and Doug and his wife, Sharon; twin sister, Betty; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Genevieve WILSON and one grandson, Dennis Allen BALDING.

Funeral services for Kenneth Ray TONIHKA, Sr., 64, of Tulsa, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Bill Pettit officiating. Burial was in Bush Cemetery, in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TONIHKA was born Dec. 3, 1943, in Talihina, to Ennie Cusher. He died Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Tulsa. He married Leslie Diana BIGFEATHER, Dec. 27, 1965, in San Francisco. Survivors include his wife, Leslie TONIHKA of the home; two sons, Kenneth Ray, Jr and Robert; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; mother, Ennie CUSHER; five sisters, Georgie, Sharon , Ada, Myrtle and Susan; and four brothers, Johnny, Pete, Eddie and Alfred. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lee CUSHER, Jr. and his step-father, Lee CUSHER.

Funeral services for Annie James BOLIN, 76, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Gil Hooper officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BOLIN was born Sept. 19, 1931, in Notchietown, to Tommy JAMES and Aggie (BUSTER) JAMES. She died Sunday, April 6, 2008, in Vian. She married William "Bill" BOLIN, April 28, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death, Sept. 7, 2000, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Felecia Gail; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Larry, and Samuel and Jill; one sister, Nancy; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, William Lee BOLIN and Bobby Ray BOLIN, one grandson, Johnny BOLIN and two brothers, Charley Buck and Bert JAMES.

Funeral services for Loulla ADAIR "Squallie" FRAZIER, 55, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Beginings Church with the Revs. Mike Glass and Larry Udell Denny officiating. Burial is in Rocky Point Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FRAZIER was born Oct. 4, 1952, in Bunch, to John B. and Katie (VANN) ADAIR. She died Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Rex of the home; two sisters, Mary and husband, Bob, Michelle and her husband, George Jr.; two brothers, John and his wife, Alvada, and Donald and wife, Lynn; mother, Katie ADAIR; and nieces, nephews, and a host of other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, John ADAIR and one brother, Jimmy Lee ADAIR.

Funeral services for Dwayne Lee GARNER, an infant, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, Dwayne and Shantell GARNER of Roland; two sisters, Rikki and Kara; paternal grandparents, Tammy GARNER, and Jerry GARNER; maternal grandparents, Sharon DOMANGUE and Ennis DOMANGUE; maternal great-grandmother, Florence DOMANGUE; paternal great-grandparents, Thelma JACKSON, and Bertha and Cletus COOK; three aunts, Jaclyn, Katina and Roselee; three uncles, Louis, Budda and Chucky.

Funeral services for O.L. "Dink" HEFTON, 95, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Round Mountain Church, east of Gore, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HEFTON was born June 24, 1912, in Heavener, to William Arthur HEFTON and Myrtle Mattie RIDDLE. He died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, in Muskogee. He married Niva Iona VESSELL, May 20, 1931, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death, Oct. 26, 1990, in Round Mountain. Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, Lois, Willene and Weslie, and Melba and Donald, Wanda and Bill, and Niva Nell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Sharon and Wendell and Sharon; 26 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; 62 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Billie; and one brother, John. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Reba LINDSAY, one son, Bill HEFTON, three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services for Archie Ray JONES, 51, of Tulsa, formerly of Moffett, are being held Saturday at the Moffett Elementary School Gym with Pastor Herbert Wilson officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. JONES was born Dec. 31, 1956, in Moffett, to Jeremiah JONES Jr. and Sylvia Lee (POSEY) JONES. He died Saturday, April 5, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include daughters, Sylvia and AyeJaye; brother, Terry; sisters, Lola and Evelyn, Rosemary and Francis; and nine grandchildren.

Graveside services for Amye Elizabeth ROSS MATTHEWS, 95, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Revs. Mark Hall and Steve Matthews officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MATTHEWS was born April 5, 1913, in Bartlesville, to Alexander ROSS and Oklahoma (SANDERS) ROSS. She died Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Loy MATTHEWS Sr., Oct. 29, 1930, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Jan. 13, 1961, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Marie and J.C., and Lora; two sons and daughters-in-law, Loy Melvin and Dorothy, and Kenneth Eugene and Faye; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Ann GAY, one son, Walter Dale MATTHEWS, two grandsons, Michael and Loy Eugene MATTHEWS and one brother, Kenneth POLSTON.

Funeral services for Adam David NEINDORF, an infant, of Gans, were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Charles Salisbury officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 7, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Fredrick David NEINDORF and Joellen Marie (JONES) NEINDORF. He died Monday, April 7, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents of the home; maternal grandmother, Joyce JONES; paternal grandfather, Fredrick NEINDORF; aunt, Elizabeth, and her husband, Kevin; uncle, Brian and his wife, Jessica; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ethan and Jaden NEINDORF, maternal grandfather, Robert JONES and paternal grandmother, Bonnie NEINDORF.

Graveside services for Samuel L. TAYLOR, 50, of Vian, are being held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TAYLOR was born May 30, 1957, in Tahlequah, to Merle Gene "Sam" TAYLOR and Maxine BUZZARD. He died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Rebecca Ann EUBANKS, Feb. 4, 1998, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Becky of the home; one daughter, Fallon; three step-daughters, Taylor, Kenda and Jamie; one step-son, Tyler; father; mother; four sisters, Margarita, Matilda, Dawn and Cindy; and four brothers, R.L., Tommy, Shawn and Michael.

Funeral services for Dorothy TRIPLETT, 85, of Fort Coffee, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Macedonia Church of God with Elder Terish Phillips officiating. Burial was in Fort Coffee Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. TRIPLETT was born April 15, 1922, in Colon Republic, Panama, to Albert BECKFORD and Hilda (ADAMS) Beckford. She died Thursday, April 3, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two step-daughters, Gladys Jean and Gloria Ann; three sisters, Lillie May, Frances and Doris; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Waymon, a son, Christopher HURLEY, a step-son, Willis TRIPLETT and two sisters.

Funeral services for John Lee WOODS, Sr., 65, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Woodlawn Memorial Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. WOODS was born March 27, 1943. He died Tuesday, March 8, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two step-daughters, Francis and Robin; two sons, John L. Jr. and Roger; five sisters, Jessie, Daisy, Judy, Jorene and Wilma; one brother, Franklin; and 17 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Betty L. BANE, 80, of Tulsa, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Vian Methodist Church in Vian with the Revs. Vernon Lawrence, Len McCarty, Mark Bane and Paul Bane officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BANE was born March 11, 1928, in Omaha, Neb., to Laurens E. ORCHARD and Lucille E. (ROHWER) ORCHARD. She died Friday, April 11, 2008, in Tulsa. She married Charles T. BANE, Feb. 28, 1948, in Omaha. Survivors include her husband, Charles of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Cathy, and Mark and Marta; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Fran; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Bobby Ray BROWN, 46, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Coleman Cemetery in Porum with the Rev. Daniel Henson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BROWN was born Aug. 22, 1961, in Clinton, to William BROWN and Opal Lucille HARBESTON. He died Friday, April 11, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Lottie Rebecca REASON, Jan. 19, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Becky of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Carrie and Quinton, and Cassie and Sara; three sons, Ray and Robert and Bobby; mother; one sister, Mary; two brothers, Tinsley and Email; three grandchildren; and one goddaughter. He was preceded in death by one godson, Joey HINES, grandparents, Richard and Dorothy MORRIS, one aunt, Wanda Ruth SHELTON and one uncle, John MARTINDLE.

Funeral mass for Dino Augustino Antonio CADELLI Sr., 64, of Fort Smith, Ark., was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Immanulate Conception Church in Fort Smith. Burial was in Jasper, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. CADELLI was born Feb. 26, 1944, to Jack and Lola CADELLI. He died Friday, April 11, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother, Lola; wife, Cathy CADELLI; brother, James and his wife, Meredith; four children, Andrea; three sons, Andrew, Shay and Mark; two daughters-in-law, Aftin and Penny; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and his son, Dino CADELLI Jr.

Michael William CHENOWETH, 54, of Fort Smith, Ark., died on Thursday, April 10, 2008, Fort Smith. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Chenoweth was born June 23, 1953, in Siloam Springs, Ark., to John CHENOWETH and Velma CHENOWETH. Survivors include his partner of 23 years, John POWELL of the home; six sisters, Doris, Jane, Daren, Carroll, Margie, and Linda; and two brothers, Gary and Jim.

Graveside services for Zane W. GRAY Jr., 60, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Phil Tally officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GRAY was born Aug. 14, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Zane Wallace GRAY Sr. and Anna-Mae Claudine (McGOWAN) GRAY. He died Friday, April 11, 2008, in Fort Smith. He married Delia Marie CUDE, Dec. 29, 1969, in Poteau. She preceded him in death, May 1, 2001, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Jason, and Cassia and Spencer; five sons and daughters-in-law, Wallace and Melissa, Archie and Angie, Tommy and Angela, Eric, and Ron and Heather; 27 grandchildren; two brothers, Ron and Billy ; and one sister, Sherry . He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Natacia DeLaCERDA.

Funeral services for Jimmy Dale HENSON, 60, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Roland with the Revs. Dale Phelps, C.W. Blood and Pat Martin officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery, in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HENSON was born June 29, 1947, in Muldrow, to Fate HENSON and Dalton (FULLER) HENSON. He died Thursday, April 10, 2008, in Fort Smith. He married Janice Kay MATTHEWS, Dec. 16, 1977, in Short. Survivors include his wife, Kay HENSON of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ty and Jennifer, Scott and Roberta, and Kyle and Jaime; five grandchildren; one niece; six nephews; mother; and sister, Judy. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Shirley Ann JARRARD, 61, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with Dr. Thomas Thorne officiating. Burial was in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. JARRARD was born Oct. 8, 1946, in Perry, to Stephen and Mary Ellen (WILSON) DREBENSTEDT. She died Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Muskogee. She married Ronnie JARRARD, Nov. 27, 1971, in Stillwater. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie JARRARD of the home; her children, David and his wife, Mindy, and Sarah and Lloyd; brothers, James, Robert, Roy, Melvin and Timothy ; sister, Ellen Kay; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Phyllis Virginia JOHNSON, 65, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Bros. Shawn Money, Michael Branson and Mario Gonzales officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Sept. 16, 1942, in Baldknob, Ark., to Lowell HORTON and Effie (BROWNEN) HORTON. She died Sunday, April 13, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Ralph Eugene JOHNSON, Oct. 24, 1959, in McComb, Miss. Survivors include her husband, Ralph of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angie and Mike, and Valencia and Bruce ; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one brother, Donald. She was preceded in death by her parents, one nieces, Debbie HORTON and one nephew, Greg HORTON.

Paul L. MULLEN, 67, of Stockton, Calif., died Monday, March 14, 2008, in Stockton. No formal service was planned and cremation was under the direction of Alternative Burial and Cremation of Stockton. Mr. MULLEN was born on Aug. 5, 1940 in Marble City to Ollie (WATKINS) MULLEN and Virgil MULLEN. Survivors include two daughters, Anna Marie, and Paulita and her husband, Frank; one son, Paul L. Jr; three grandchildren; one brother, Frank and his wife, Ann; three sisters, Oleta and her husband, R.L., Virginia, and Evelyn and her husband, Jerry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and two brothers, Claude Winford MULLEN and Otis MULLEN.

Funeral services for David Soloman PARSONS Sr., 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Vernon Stone and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PARSONS was born Jan. 28, 1924, in Jedsonia, Ark., to Chambers Alexander "Alec" PARSONS and Maggie Magnolia (GRIFFIN) PARSONS. He died Monday, April 14, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Lillian Mattie HANNINGS, Dec. 23, 1942, in Searcy, Ark. She preceded him in death, July 9, 2001, in Sallisaw Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Joseph, and Lori and Richard; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Sue; one brother, J.C.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Davey PARSONS and his parents.

Funeral services for James C. "Jim" REYNOLDS, 80, of Broken Arrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Broken Arrow with the Rev. Larry Varvel officiating. Burial with the Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. Mr. REYNOLDS was born Feb. 10, 1928, in Vian, to L.D. and Bethel (BAREFIELD) REYNOLDS. He died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in Broken Arrow. He married Mary CLARK, Aug. 31, 1951, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary REYNOLDS of Broken Arrow; daughters, Diana and her husband, Larry, Carrol and her husband, Jim; grandson; sister, Mary Jane and her husband, Bill; brother, Bill; and many other relatives, friends and colleagues. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Funeral services for Molly Nell RUSSELL THOMASON, 61, of Minnesota, formerly of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Vian United Methodist Church with the Rev. Len McCarty officiating. Burial is in Maple Grove Cemetery, in Seminole, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMASON was born June 20, 1946, in Newport, Ark., to Albert Nolan RUSSELL and Ann Mignon (YANCY) RUSSELL. She died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in Two Harbors, Minn. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip and Mollie, Gene and Dottie, and Jimmy and Jackie; nine grandchildren; several brothers and sisters; and one great-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Janice T. WALTERS, 60, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WALTERS was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Sallisaw, to Troy Cleon WALTERS and Lenora (SPENCER) WALTERS. She died Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Lee Jane; two sons, Troy Morgan and David Hurl; several nieces, nephews and other extended family members; and a friend and caregiver, Cynthia.

Graveside services for Joe Melvin DAILY, 65, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Greenleaf Cemetery in Tahlequah with the Rev. Ronnie Garrison officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DAILY was born June 26, 1942, in Cherokee County, to Earnest DAILY and Mary (MANNON) DAILY. He died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, in Gore. He married Bertha BOLING, Nov. 21, 1963, in Stilwell. She preceded him in death, Sept. 25, 1983. He married Paula Sue SMITH, Feb. 3, 1989, in Gore. She preceded him in death, May 21, 2006. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Paul and Sissy and Karl; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Wayne and Connie, Corky and Donneta and Everett; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Marion, Prince and Pearl, and Gordon and Sue and Jim; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jerry and Gene DAILY.

Funeral services for Michael A. LANG, 41, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith, with the Rev. Steve Stewart officiating. Burial with full military honors was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. LANG died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Tina of the home; two sons, Justice and Judge; four daughters, Bertina "B.J.", Janelle, Carolyn and Danyell; father, Jesse ROGERS; two sisters, Chandra and Persylvia "Neicee"; one brother, James; and father and mother-in-law, Wayne and Ethel FOWLER. He was preceded in death by his mother, Imogene LANG.

Private memorial services for Mary Arizona TABOR MESA, of Ogdan, Utah, formerly of Gans, were held held in Odgen under the direction of Leavitt's Mortuary of Ogdon. Mrs. MESA died Friday, April 11, 2008, in Ogden. She married Conrad E. MESA of Parker, Ariz. in Las Vegas. Survivors include two daughters, Carmen and her husband, Terry, and Rose Marie and her husband, Brad; three sons, Conrad A., Eddy D. and his wife, Kim, and Timothy Ira; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vern Ira TABOR and Grace Buelah (LINGERFELT) TABOR and two sisters.

Graveside services for Janet Sue CHANDLER PHILLIPS, 55, of Fayetteville, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the White Cemetery in Gore with the Rev. Don Warford officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. PHILLIPS was born July 20, 1952, in Muskogee, to A. L. and Virgie (VICKERS) CHANDLER. She died Monday, April 14, 2008, in Fayetteville. Survivors include her son, J. L. and his fianc'e, Bekki; her daughter, Kimberly; her mother, Virgie DUTCH; sister, Vanessa and her husband, Jimmy; four grandchildren.

Graveside services for Ronnie Dean WARNOCK, 51, of Paris, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pope Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mr. WARNOCK died Monday, April 14, 2008, in Paris. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Riley; four sisters, Glenda, Linda, Rhonda and Tammy; five brothers, Ronald, Rickey, Larry, Bobby, and Johnny; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Patsy EVANS WARNOCK and his grandparents.

Funeral services for Jo Ann ANDERSON, 74, of Greenville, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. Anderson was born April 19, 1933, in Roland, to Richard and Gertrude CLARK She died Thursday, April 17, 2008, in Greenville, Texas. Survivors include four sons, Richard, Barry, Hubert and Harley; and 15 grandchildren.

Nancy E. BARROW, 55, of Canton, Miss., died Friday, April 18, 2008, in Canton. Services were under the direction of Breeland Funeral Home. Survivors include, her husband, Leslie BARROW; mother, Mamie T. STAAB; and sisters, Linda and her husband, Bill, Cathy and her husband, Burley, and Diana and her husband, William.

Funeral services for Mildred Gee BEACH, 73, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gans Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Harold McKeehen officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BEACH was born Dec. 18, 1934, in Gans, to Wallace GEE and Ida McKinley (MILTON) GEE. She died Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Oklahoma City. She married Russell Eugene "Gene" BEACH, Dec. 17, 1966, in Zanesville, Ohio. He preceded her in death, March 1, 1996, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jackie and Debra; two grandsons, Matthew STEVENSON of Ennis, Texas and Jarrod STEVENSON of Oklahoma City; two great-grandsons; one brother, Kenneth "Sonny"; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Vina Lou COLLINS BRISTER, 72, of Batesville, Miss., formerly of Blackgum, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Pate-Jones Funeral Home in Senatobia, Miss. Burial was in Bethesda Cemetery, in Senatobia, under the direction of Pate-Jones Funeral Home of Senatobia. Mrs. BRISTER died Sunday, April 5, 2008, in Batesville. Survivors include her daughter, Debra; one son, John "Tony"; two sisters, Grace and Joyce; three brothers, Glen, Jimmy and Larry; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Jackie Lee CALCOTE and David Wayne CALCOTE and one brother Bruce COLLINS.

Graveside services for Ruth BURNS, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. BURNS was born Nov. 23, 1919, in Illinois. She died Thursday, April 17, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Tina; son, Charles; sister, Norma; brother, Troy; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Charles Ray CAMERON, 77, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CAMERON was born Jan. 9, 1931, in Muskogee, to Jack COPELAND and Esther (CAMERON) COPELAND. He died Monday, April 21, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Rick and Brad; three daughters, Kim, Darla and Rebecca; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Kenneth, Jack and Jerry; one sister, Nadine; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Ray CAMERON Jr., two sisters, Judy SHARP and Peggy O'NEAL and one brother, Nathaniel COPELAND.

Funeral services for Virginia Dare CARLTON, 89, of Stigler, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler with the Rev. Robert Maxwell Jr. officiating. Burial is in Hoyt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. CARLTON was born May 9, 1918, in Brooken, to George Washington and Carrie Myrtle (BAKER) BENSON. She died Sunday, April 19, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Karen and her husband, J,; one son, C. W. and his wife, Loetta; two sisters, Darlene and Shirley; eight grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and extended family, Donna and Leon. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Russell CARIKER, her late husband, A.L. "Fat" CARLTON, one son, Russell Ervin CARIKER, her parents, four brothers, Roland, Ervin, Lee and Rudolph and two sisters, Wanda and Evelyn.

Jim MAPLE, 53, of Sallisaw, died on Saturday, April 19, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MAPLE was born June 27, 1954, in Oakland, Calif., to Robert MAPLE and Barbara Joann (MANESS) MAPLE. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters, Cori and Chelsi; two grandchildren; father, Robert MAPLE; one brother, Gary; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services for Eva Marie MATTHEWS, 91, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Bobby Mason Sr. and Bro. Jerry Johnson officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MATTHEWS was born July 10, 1916, in Muldrow, to Aut Elmer HARVELL and Gertrude (TRAMMELL) HARVELL. She died Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include one brother, Tom A.; one sister-in-law, Nadine; eight nephews; seven nieces; and several cousins other relatives and friends and her children through the years as a foster grandparent. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Inez HARVELL brother, Paul R. HARVELLand niece, Kay Taylor CORBELL.

Funeral services for Eunice McKINNON, 93, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Uniontown Baptist Church. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. McKINNON was born July 9, 1914, in Uniontown, Ark. She died Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa and her husband, Danny; one son, Elbert and his wife, Patsy; one son-in-law, Tom; one sister, Maxine; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, her parents, Jesse and Ora BIAS, one daughter, Carman PINKERTON, one brother, Jay BIAS and one sister, Tabitha BIAS.

Funeral services for Raymond L. PARSONS, 79, of Charleston, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God in Midway, Ark. Burial was in Horn Cemetery, in Midway, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home of Midway. Mr. PARSONS was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Logan County. He died Sunday, April 20, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Peggy of the home; one daughter, Donna; two step-daughters, Deborah and Tamara; four sons, Chuck, James, Curtis and Adrian; one step-son, Charles and Bill; one sister, Linda ; two brothers, Lindell and Delmas; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Lucille PICKLE, 83, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Dawson Cemetery in Milltown, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mrs. Pickle died Saturday, April 19, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Jimmie of the home; one son, Michael and his wife, Sherry; three daughters, Karen, Kathy and her husband, Donnie, and Melita and her husband, Woody; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, Melba SEAMANS, one granddaughter, Melissa DURHAM and one son-in-law, W.T. DURHAM.

Memorial services for Pat SKURDAHL, 78, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow. Cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. SKURDAHL was born Jan. 18, 1930, in New Haven, Conn., to John and Beatrice KUNTUZONS. She died Friday, April 18, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Judy; three sons, Edward, Gary and Michael; three brothers, Gervas, Edward and Kenny; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for J.C. WALTERS, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with the Rev. Elton Pennington officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. WALTERS was born March 26, 1923, in Vian. He died Sunday, April 20, 2008. Survivors include four children, Terry and his wife, Teena, Judy and her husband, Clyde, Tim, and Jana and her husband, Frank; one sister, Dorothy; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas E. WALTERS and his wife of 56 years, Dorothy L. WALTERS

Funeral services for Edna WATERS, 88, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Kenneth Linn and Pastors Michael Branson and Jimmy Hunt officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WATERS was born March 25, 1920, in Short, to C.P. and Betty (BRADFORD) BARNES. She died Sunday, April 19, 2008, in Barling, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Loretta, Patricia and her husband, Jonathan and Thelma and her husband, Glen; one son, Edward and his wife, Joy; four sisters, Emma, Laura, Mary and Lydia; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee WATERS; one daughter, Shirley VANN; four brothers, Henry, Raymond, Sebern and Wilburn BARNES.

Funeral services for Bonnie Maye ABBOTT, 65, of Booneville, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery, in Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. Mrs. ABBOTT was born June 12, 1942, in Bonanza, Ark., to Tom and Valma (BOYSTER) GISH. She died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Booneville. Survivors include two daughters, Edna and Vicki; five sisters, Mary, Frances, Margaret, Joyce, and Oval; four brothers, Tommy, Joe., David, and Arvel; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman ABBOTT, her parents and one brother, Ray GISH.

Funeral services for Ruby E. LaBASS, 96, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Shawn Money and Tommy Treat officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LaBASS was born April 7, 1912, in Muldrow, to Font Elzie LEWIS and Lou Vennie (LEE) LEWIS. She died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Roland. She married Ernest B. LaBASS, Feb. 14, 1931, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, Nov. 1, 1981, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Norma Ruth and James Everett, and June Faye and John; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald Dale and Eudora; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred and Tom; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one great-grandchild, Gabriel Christine HILL, her parents, one sister, Dorothy GILKEY and four brothers, Robert, Hubert, E.J. and Ted LEWIS.

Memorial services for Martin WILLEY, 66, of Heavener, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Heavener. Burial was in Memorial Park, in Heavener, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Mr. WILLEY was born Sept. 7, 1941, in Long Beach, Calif. He died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Heavener. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sharon of the home; three daughters, Erin, Kim and her husband, Roy, and Jennifer and special friend Smitty; step-sons, Curtis and his wife, Gayle, and Steven and his wife, Dana; one brother, Cecil and his wife, Florence; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Leigh and her husband, Eddie, and family Mattie, Daniel and Edward, Linda and her husband, James and family; special uncle and aunt, Dick and Lois.

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