April 1999

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Funeral services for Clarence E. BOLDEN, 79, of Bristow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Freedom Hill Baptist Church in Bristow. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Hutchinson-Maples Funeral Home in Bristow. Mr. BOLDEN was born Dec. 27, 1919, in Nicut, to Allen and Rena BOLDEN. He died Friday, March 26, 1999, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Flora BOLDEN of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Ray ; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Laurie, and Dale and Lindalyn; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Ruby.

Graveside services for Lester "Les" DUKE, 88, of Stigler were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Stigler City Cemetery, with the Rev. Bob Maxwell officiating. Mr. DUKE was born Jan. 7, 1911, in Stigler, to James Monroe and Timothy DUKE. He died Sunday, March 28, 1999, in Stigler. Survivors include one daughter, Dottie Lou; three sons, Donald, Douglas, and Dow; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler.

Funeral services for Charles Dempsey FLOYD, 74, of Vacaville, Calif., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Vaca Hills Chapel in Vacaville. Burial was in Vacaville, under the direction of Vaca Hills Chapel. Mr. FLOYD was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Bald Hill, to the late Charles Arthur and Ruby (HARDGRAVES) FLOYD. He died Tuesday, March 23, 1999, in Vallejo, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Floyd of the home; one daughter, Sheri; one son, David; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bettye (SPENCER) MORTON, 70, of Collinsville were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Collinsville, with the Rev. Roger Brumley officiating. Burial was in Old Town Cemetery in Old Bokoshe, under the direction of Collinsville Funeral Home. Mrs. MORTON was born March 27, 1928, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Marvin and Mary Ethel (PENNINGTON) SPENCER. She died Thursday, March 25, 1999, in Collinsville. She married Otto Wayne MORTON June 15, 1948. Survivors include her husband, Otto Wayne MORTON of the home; one daughter, Barbara; one sister and brother-in-law, Hermena and J. T.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Samuel Wilson WEST, 77, of Las Cruces, N. M. were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Graham Mortuary, with Dr. Robert Donohue officiating. Mr. WEST was born Dec. 6, 1921, in Gould, to Samuel W. and Leona (SUMMERS) WEST. He died Monday, March 22, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Wilson and Shelly , and Nelson; two granddaughters, and two brothers, Gary B. and Elzey. Arrangements were under the direction of Graham Mortuary and Mesilla Valley Crematory in Las Cruces.

Funeral services for David Harrison ALLEN, 72, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Lee Killer and Thomas Still officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. Allen was born April 4, 1926, in Muldrow, to Thomas Ruffen ALLEN and Eliza Jane (DAWES) ALLEN. He died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Virginia MORTON Jan. 13, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors, include his wife, Virginia Allen of the home; three daughters, Loretta Jean, Deborah Jane, and Sandra Mae; one son, Bobby Lee; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Odessa and Bonnie.

Funeral services for Frances O. (RUSH) BROWN, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. Brown died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a Fort Smith nursing home. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Jean; two grandchildren; one nephew, Hugh; two nieces, Deanna and Loretta; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. BROWN was preceded in death by her husband, J. Allen BROWN.

Graveside services for Oma Bonita "Bo" SMITH FAULKNER, 50, of Poteau will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, with the Rev. C. Lynn Bullard officiating. Location is still pending at this time. She was born Aug. 22, 1948, in Cedarville, Ark., to Joseph and Oma (FORLINES) FAULKNER. She died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter, Tonia; two grandchildren; five sisters, Willa Ray, Lurlie, Beth, Bilba and Beulah; five brothers, L. D. , Harold, Joe, Euall and Clifton. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Hank DEHNHARDT, 80, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Akins Baptist Church, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. DEHNHARDT was born June 19, 1918, in San Francisco, to Henry Fredric DEHNHARDT Sr. and Agnes (JACOBEN) DEHNHARDT. He died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in Sallisaw. He married Darlene GARVIN May 21, 1945, in Alameda, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Darlene DEHNHARDT of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mickey and Karen, and Dusty and Jackie; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Peggy; and four nephews.

Funeral services for Hattie (GILBERT) MOORE, 91, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. J. D. Ward officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. MOORE was born July 22, 1907, in Hanson, Sequoyah District, Oklahoma Indian Territory, to Lawrence Ashley GILBERT and Sallie Lorena (WHITE) GILBERT. She died Monday, March 29, 1999, in Sallisaw. She was married to Horace Adair MOORE July 2, 1933, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death March 18, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Charles; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Leilani and Mike; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ida.

Funeral services for Jimmie "Jim" MOORE, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Heritage Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial will be in the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr. MOORE died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in a local hospital . Survivors include his wife, Ann MOORE of the home; three daughters, Linda, Charlotte and Connie; two sons, Jim D. and Michael R.; one stepson, Wayne; one step-daughter, Gail; one sister, Coleta; three brothers, Chet, Birdie and Freeman; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Norma Ruth RELEFORD, 63, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Roland, with the Rev. Daniel Clayton officiating. Burial is in the Shady Grove Cemetery in Roland, under the direction of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors Inc., of Muskogee. Mrs. RELEFORD was born Sept. 16, 1935, near Cedars, to Pleasant and Arabella (DEGRAFTENREED) SHEPARD. She died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in her home. Survivors include her husband, Ocie L. RELEFORD of the home; four daughters, Linda, Gwen, Clara and Tonya; one brother, Bobby; one sister, Dovie Mae; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law; one sister-in-law; and other relatives and friends. Mrs. RELEFORD was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Kenneth RELEFORD and Douglas C. RELEFORD.

Funeral services for Vennie Bell BURROW, 90, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. BURROW was born June 2, 1908, in the Liberty community, to George Washington OGDON and Mary Elizabeth (DAWES) OGDON. She died Friday, April 2, 1999, in Inola. She married James Alf BURROW Sept. 21, 1929, in the Maple community. He preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1978. Survivors include three daughters, Sue, Myrtle, and Geraldine; two sons, Clyde and Hurbert; 20 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Beauteen.

Funeral services for Mary M. BUTLER, 74, of Alma, Ark. , were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ocker Chapel in Alma, with the Rev. Vilus Peevy officiating. Burial was in Dyer City Cemetery in Dyer, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Alma. Mrs. BUTLER died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Rita R., Clara and Cecelia; two sons, Raymond C. and Johnny; one sister, Ida Mae; two brothers, Snow and Charlie; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. BUTLER was preceded in death by four children, Albert, Robert, Thell and Paula LuAnn BUTLER, and her husband, Nelia I. BUTLER.

Memorial services for Lonnie Edward FLURRY SR. , 56, of Pine Bluff, Ark., formerly of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cedarville First Baptist Church. Mr. FLURRY died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in Pine Bluff. Survivors include two daughters, Yulonda and Erica; one son, Lonnie Jr.; one sister, Lois; four brothers, Buddy, Royal, Jamie and Chuck; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Gulnare Estelle (THORNTON) FOOKS, 98, of Camden, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday the Chapel of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden. Mrs. FOOKS died Thursday, April 1, 1999, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Robert Hampton; one daughter, Frances; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. FOOKS was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Tyndle FOOKS.

Funeral servies for Mae GIPSON, 83, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Free Will Baptist in Greenwood. Burial was in Dawson Cemetery in Milltown, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. Mrs. GIPSON died Sunday, April 4, 1999, at her home. Survivors include three daughters, Fannie Mae, Dortha Raye and Linda Mae; three sons, Jay, Bill and Cleve; one sister, Addie; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. GIPSON was preceded in death by her husband, Arel Ray GIPSON.

Funeral services for Robert Andrew "Bus" JEREMIAH ,93, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. JEREMIAH was born June 28, 1905, in the Short community, Sequoyah District, Oklahoma Indian Territory. He died Saturday, April 3, 1999, at his home. He married Flaura Ellen STITES Oct. 18, 1946, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death Jan. 3, 1993. He married Ollie Rose ELLISON Aug. 6, 19993, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Ollie JEREMIAH of the home; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Lloyd; and Hazel and Kurt; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Bonnie; two sisters-in-law, Maxine and Nysa; one brother-in-law, Louis; and one aunt, Tessie. Mr. JEREMIAH was also preceded in death by two sisters, Annie JOHNSON and Clarice ROASTINGEAR, and four brothers, Jay, A.J., Junior JEREMIAH and Ted JEREMIAH.

Funeral services for Janie Elaine (ESKEW) MOTEN, 37, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Drake Stand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Mrs. MOTEN died Monday, April 5, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Mike MOTEN; her father, Bob ESKEW; maternal grandmother, Nettie May; and three brothers, Mikel Lee, Jimmy Dale and Marvin.

Funeral services for Cheryl Lynn COLLINS POUND, 40, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Short Baptist Church, with the Rev. Steve Rutherford and John Richard officiating. Burial is in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Mallory Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. POUND was born Jan. 15, 1959, in Tulsa, to Clarence and Hazel (ELLISON) COLLINS. She died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in a Tulsa hospital. Survivors include her parents, Clarence COLLINS, and Hazel and Kurt HOMMEL; three daughters, Angela, April and Bonita; one son, John; six grandchildren; maternal grandmother, Ollie; three sisters, Linda, Glenda and Mary Jo; two step-sisters, Cindy and Paula; one brother, Randy; one step-brother, Thomas; fiance, Clif; and loving friends, Earl, Bo, Kyle and Sammy.

Funeral services for Luetta Susan STRICK, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Roebuck Chapel. Burial with the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. STRICK died Saturday, April 3, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Gail; one son, Frank Lewis; one brother, Finas; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.. Mrs. STRICK was preceded in death by her husband, Adam L. STRICK.

Funeral services for Rosemary THOMAS, 76, of Warner were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Blackgum Mission of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with Phyllis Willis officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mrs. THOMAS was born Feb. 17, 1923, in Blackgum, to Frank and Leona (WELLS) PACK. She died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include her children, Rick and Linda, and Patricia Rosemary and Bob; two brothers, James Alfred and Jay; four sisters, Vera, Mildred, Lois and Alma; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Patricia Ann ECHOLS, 42, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Rosary was held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Mrs. ECHOLS died Monday, April 5, 1999, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Sara Jane; two sons, Tom and Aubrey; her mother, Lois; and one sister, Kathy. Cremation followed the funeral service, also under the direction of Fentress Mortuary.

Graveside services for Pauline Fayetta (GRAY) MEEDER, 70, of Webbers Falls were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, with Shane Weaver officiating. Mrs. MEEDER was born July 30, 1928, in Mountain Grove, in Albert and Frances GRAY. She died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at her home. She married George MEEDER April 29, 1949, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include her husband, George MEEDER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and David; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Thelma, Nellie and Artie; and two brothers, Stanley and Danny. Arrangements were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Funeral services for Claudie BROTHERS, 73, of Harvey, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Harvey Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Parks Cemetery in Nola, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home in Waldron, Ark. Mr. BROTHERS died Thursday, April 8, 1999, in a Dardanelle, Ark. hospital. Survivors include his wife, Alice BROTHERS of the home; two sons, Edward Lynn and Floyd Alan; two daughters-in-law, Cindy and Beverly; three sisters, Tressie, Shirley, and Betty; four brothers, Vernon, Willie, Charles and Buddy; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for LeeAnn BROWN, 29, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Oak Cliff Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Uniontown Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. BROWN died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in a Sallisaw hospital. Survivors include her husband, Tim BROWN of the home; two daughters, Jordan and Logan; one son, Silas; her father and stepmother, Richard and Linda MCCAULEY; grandmother, Lois; one sister, Leslie.

Graveside services for Hubert BURKES, 94, of Camden, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Camden. Mr. BURKES died Thursday, April 8, 1999, at the Ouachita County Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Selma BURKES; three daughters, Terry, Jenna and Joanne; two sisters, Myrtle and Juanita; and three grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home in Camden.

Juanita Z. CHAMBERS 85, of Sallisaw died Sunday, April 11, 1999, in Sallisaw. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Weatherford, Texas. Mrs. CHAMBERS was born Feb. 12, 1914, in Booneville, Texas, to Elmer Woodson HERRIN and Margie (WOMACK) HERRIN. She married Cecil R. CHAMBERS March 6, 1931, in Marietta. He preceded her in death Nov. 21, 1993. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Cecil R. and Margaret; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Chester, Gerald and Lee; two sisters, Ruby and Opal; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mrs. CHAMBERS was also preceded in death by one grandson, John CHAMBERS. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Sammie Lee COX, 67, of Spiro were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Lakeview Baptist Church in Spiro. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. COX died Thursday, April 8, 1999, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include his wife, Zelma of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, June Ann and Bob; three step-daughters, Cathy, Phyllis and Donna; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Sandra; three sisters, Louise, Catherine and Bonnie; four brothers, Bennie, Bill, Robert and Lloyd; and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Adell LONG, 81, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Jack McLaughlin and Edward Markham officiating. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. LONG was born Aug. 10, 1917, in Garner, Texas, to John and Woodsia (BLACKERBY) OLIVER. She died Sunday, April 11, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Thomas L. LONG Jan. 26, 1946, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon and Elizabeth; two sons, Larry and Gary; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Ora Dell; two half sisters, Estelle and Opal; four half brothers, Charles, Thomas, Johnny and Donald; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. LONG was also preceded in death by two daughters, Geraldine HUMMINGBIRD on Oct. 16, 1988, in Tulsa and Florence REED on Jan. 12, 1996, in Kansas City, Mo.; and one son, Ricky LONG on Feb. 4, 1983, in Sand Springs.

Graveside services for Charles Raymond SANDERS, 66, of Marble City were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Dwight Mission Cemetery, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Mr. SANDERS was born Feb. 10, 1933, in Dwight Mission, to Hooley and Telitha (WELCH) SANDERS. he died Friday, April 9, 1999, in a Sallisaw hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Vickie; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Charles Robert and Allyson, Tommy Bill and Laura, Rodney Earl and Michelle, and Charles Edmund ; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Katherine and Lloyd, Mary, Glennie and Jane; four brothers, Tom, George, Bill and Sonny; 16 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and four step-children, Billy Wayne, Sharla, Darla and Donna. Mr. SANDERS was preceded in death by his wife, Betty FORD SANDERS; one son, Roy Lee Sanders; three brothers, Gus, John and Mose; and his parents. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for George R. "Jack" SANDERS, 72, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. John Ewart officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SANDERS was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Marble City, to Hooley B. SANDERS and Talitha (WELCH) SANDERS. He died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in Muskogee. He married Vivian A. Ramgren Aug. 24, 1957, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Vivian SANDERS of the home; four sons, Bob, Richard, David John and Brent; five grandchildren; four sisters, Katheryn, Mary, Glennie and Jane; three brothers, Bill, Sonny and Tom; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. SANDERS was preceded in death by one son, George Richard SANDERS Jr. in 1983, and four brothers, Mose, John, Gussie and Charlie SANDERS.

Funeral services for Edward Hunt SUTTLE, 76, of Louisville, Miss., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Westbrook Chapel in Louisville. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Louisville, under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home in Louisville. Mr. SUTTLE was born Jan. 21, 1923, in Louisville, to John Earl SUTTLE and Eunice (HUNT) SUTTLE. He died Sunday, April 11, 1999, in Muskogee. Survivors include two sisters, Doris and Sarah; two brothers, Thomas E. and Robert E.; three nephews; four nieces; two great-nieces; and one great-nephew.

Funeral services for Cooper "Runt" BARNES , 84, of Pocola are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist church in Pocola. Burial is in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. BARNES died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Larry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Linda, and Coy and Susan; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mr. BARNES was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary Florene (JOHNSON) BARNES; his wife, Ruby Kathryn; two sons, Bob and Travis BARNES; three brothers, Albert, Ed and Hosea BARNES; four sisters, Lillie, Lucy, Earl and Bobbie; one granddaughter, Vanessa BARNES; and two grandsons, Ricky and Tony BARNES.

Funeral services for Danny Ware FULLER SR., 64, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. J. D. Ward, Monte Johnson and Freda Lattimore officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. FULLER was born Dec. 23, 1934, in Mansfield, Ark., to Gordon Anderson FULLER and Elsie (CLEAVER) FULLER. He died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Nancy HENSHAW April 11, 1958, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Nancy FULLER of the home; two daughters, Lisa and Daniel, and Allison and Michael; two sons, Danny Jr. and Lois, and David and Sheila; nine grandchildren; his mother, Elsie FULLER; one sister, Shirley and Bob; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Flora Irene MEADOWS, 84, of Spiro were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, with the Rev. John Maxwell officiating. Mrs. MEADOWS was born Oct. 16, 1914, in Bokoshe, to Moody Horace MORTON and IMA (CRUTCHFIELD) MORTON. She died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Muldrow. She married Clarence Brad MEADOWS in Flower Hill. He Preceded her in death April 30, 1980, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Clarence; one daughter, Louise; two granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ida Ann and Iva; two brothers, G. H. and Otto; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Claude Benton ALLEN, 79, of Gold Hill, Ore., formerly of Sallisaw, were held March 4, at Eagle Point National Cemetery, with pastor Rick Burns officiating. Mr. ALLEN was born May 9, 1919, in Sallisaw. He died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999. He married Doris FOULON Dec. 25, 1946, in Klamath Falls, Ore. Survivors include his wife, Doris ALLEN of the home; two sons, Eugene and David; two daughters, Laura and Roberta; two brothers, Jesse and George; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mr. ALLEN was preceded in death, by his sister, Enid WHITWORTH, of Sallisaw, and one grandson, Stephen ALLEN of Clarksdale. Arrangements were under the direction of Abbey Funeral Home in Medford.

Graveside services for Bonnie BALLINGER, 74, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, with the Rev. Magellan O'Neal officiating. Mrs. BALLINGER was born June 2, 1924, in Muldrow, to John and Martha (DAVIS) PETREE. She died Saturday, April 17, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married G. W. BALLINGER Aug. 14, 1948, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, G. W. BALLINGER of the home; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Dovie, Ellie, Nettie and Myrtle Ruth; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. BALLINGER was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda BROYLES in 1980, and one son, Clark Wayne BALLINGER in 1998. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Todd Eugene BROOKBANK, 35, of Seattle, were held 4 p.m. March 20, at Trinity Community Church in Kent, Wash., with his great-uncle, Quinton E. Smith officiating. Mr. BROOKBANK was born Nov. 3, 1963, in Seattle, to Merrill F. BROOKBANK and Judy E. BRAXTON. He died Thursday, March 11, 1999, in Seattle, after a lenghty illness. Survivors include his father, Merrill F. ; his mother, Judy; one brother, John; one sister Laurie; two nieces, Amber and Crystal; one nephew, Curtis; two grandfathers, Gerald and Merrill "Buddy"; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mr. BROOKBANK was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Ann SMITH on Nov. 16, 1991, and Louella Rosen in 1996. Arrangements were under the direction of Bonney-Watson Funeral Home in Seattle.

Graveside services for Jackie SUMPTER LUCAS, 39, of Poteau were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Maxey Cemetery in Wister, with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Mrs. LUCUS was born May 1, 1959, in Poteau. She died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in The Oaks Health Care Center in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter, Victoria Lea;; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Frank and Carlos and Jennifer; one granddaughter; her mother, Leota Ada; eight sisters, Betty, Judith Ann, Oradell, Claudette, Yvonne, Alenora, Shirley Jean and Jonell; four brothers, Bobby Joe, Steve Ray, Auther Jay and Rocky J. B.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. LUCAS was preceded in death by her father, Jay SUMPTER, and her husband, Frank LUCAS, Jr. Arrangements were under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau.

Funeral services for Marilyn Jean RICHMOND, 57, of Chester, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. Richmond died Monday April 19, 1999, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Elvin "Gee" RICHMOND of the home; three sisters-in-law, Mary, Rosa, and Dorothy; one brother-in-law, Henry; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Edna Marie SMITH, 81, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Christian Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, Kan. Mrs. SMITH was born May 13, 1917, in Pittsburg, to Clarence and Bessie (HENDERSON) COOK. She died Monday, April 19, 1999, in Sallisaw. She married Virgil Welford "Smitty" SMITH June 22, 1944, in Kansas City, Kan. He preceded her in death in 1981. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Leland W. and Sherry Sue; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Esther Emma COPELAND SMITH, 83, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church, south of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Wade Jernigan and Marlon Douthit officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born Jan. 10, 1916, in the Brent community, to Isaac M. "Ike" CAMERON and Elizabeth P. CAMERON. She died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Judy and Nadine; four sons, Charles, Kenneth, Jerry and Jack; 32 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Gladys; and other relatives and friends. Mrs. SMITH was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Jackson COPELAND Feb.12, 1956, one daughter, Margaret Louise "Peggy" O'NEAL in 1977, and one son, Nathaniel "Nate" COPELAND in 1995.

Graveside services for Lige Ray HOUSE, 61, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating. Mr. HOUSE was born Aug. 18, 1937, in Sallisaw, to Sam and Daisy (BOOTH) HOUSE. He died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in Warner. Survivors include three brothers, Hubert. Dale and C. W.; one sister, Virginia; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Louie MORGAN, 57, of Bokoshe were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow , with the Rev. Don Pendleton officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. MORGAN was born Oct. 21, 1941, in McKinney, Texas, to Whit and Elsie (STOCKTON) MORGAN. He died Tuesday, April 20, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Doris Lorraine LILE Sept. 29, 1979, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Doris L. MORGAN of the home; four daughters, Mary, Bridgett, Sherry and Kallie; four sons, James, Harvey, Ruben and Eric; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; seven sisters, Geneva , Pauline, Louella, Linda,Cathy, Joyce, and Regina; and five brothers, Harvey, Edmond, Glenn, Joe and Carl.

Memorial services for Jeffrey F. GARDNER, 37, of Hatch, N. M. , were held at 11 a.m. April 17, at the Church of Christ in Hatch. Mr. GARDNER was born Oct. 24, 1961, in El Paso, Texas, to Charles and Marie GARDNER of Gore. He died Sunday, April 11, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center in LasCruces, N. M. Survivors include his wife, Josie of the home; his children, Vanessa, Daniel, David and Annette; his father and mother, Charles and Marie; two brothers, John, and Mike; his step-brother, Dale; paternal grandfather, Frank; his father and mother-in-law, John and Maryann; his aunts, Patricia and Liz; and numerous(?) and cousins. Cremation was under the direction of Graham Mortuary and Mesilla Valley Crematory in Las Cruces.

Funeral services for Harvey PROCK, 68, of Panama, formerly of Dora, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Eastside Full Gospel Church in Spiro. Burial was in Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. Prock died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at his home. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Mike and Linda and David; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Bobby and Mary, Gary, and Chuck and Theresa; his mother, Isabell; his father, Homer; three sisters, Madena, Betty, and Debbie; one brother, Lynn; 27 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mr. PROCK was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mae (BREWER) PROCK, and one brother, Billy PROCK.

Funeral services for Edward G. REICHERT Jr., 81, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Lance Spiller officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. REICHERT was born Sept. 23, 1917, in Arkansas, to Edward G. REICHERT SR. and Eva Laura (LOCKE) REICHERT. He died Thursday, April 22, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Laura Lillian TATE June 2, 1936, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death July 16, 1995. Survivors include four sons, Morgan, Roger D., Michael and Charles Eddie; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Stella and Bessie.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Esther WHITE, 90, of the Nubbin Ridge community are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ in Panama. Burial is in Nubbin Ridge Cemetery in Bokoshe, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mrs. WHITE died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in a Pocola nursing home. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Leona; four sisters, Stella, Ruth, Opal and Ruby; one grandchild; seven great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. WHITE was preceded in death by her husband, B. H. WHITE, one grandson, Ben WHITE, and one brother, George FOX.

Graveside services for Lilly Bernice BAILEY, 81, of Muskogee were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Porter Cemetery in Porter, with the Rev. Tom Shelton officiating. Mrs. BAILEY was born Sept 21, 1917, in Hackett, Ark., to Ben and Myrtle (ROPER) SMITH. She died Thursday, April 22, 1999, at the Eastgate Village Retirement Center in Muskogee. Survivors include four sons, Jerry, Donald, Darrell and Daymond; two daughters, Inez and Linda; two sisters, Theanna and Deloris; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Mrs. BAILEY was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Claude in June 1979, four brothers, and one sister. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallet Funeral Home in Wagoner.

Funeral services for Jesse Lee "Butch" FRAZIER, 35, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Victory Temple Church, east of Muldrow, with the Revs. Andy O'Neal and Rossie Christenberry officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. FRAZIER was born May 3, 1963, in Okmulgee, to Buddy and Lavada (DOWLER) FRAZIER. He died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at Kerr Lake, near Spiro Landing. Survivors include two sons, B. J. and Justin; his parents; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mella and Raymond and Tarina and Louie; his companion, Laura; and four nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Earl Ledolt HOSIER, 68, of Uniontown , Ark., formerly of Denver, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Macedonia Cemetery, near Uniontown, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mr. HOSIER died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Barling, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Elanor HOSIER of the home; one daughter, Connie; two sons, Dean and Jerry; one sister, Velma; three brothers, Elmer, Glen and Ronald Sr.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Rosa METHENY, 56, of Muldrow were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Mike Franklin officiating. Mrs. METHENY was born Aug. 14, 1942, in Sallisaw, to Clayburn and Geneva Ruth (ADAMS) GARRETT. She died Monday, April 26, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Ray WILSON of the home; one daughter, Crystal; one son, Troy Dale III; one granddaughter; one grandson; one sister, Jane; and one brother, Dennis. Mrs. METHENY was preceded in death by one brother, Waymon GARRETT in 1977. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Joann Ellen (NEAL) RODRIGUEZ, 20, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Liberty Cemetery, northwest of Roland, with the Revs. Harvey Rogers and Wayne Hall officiating. Mrs. RODRIGUEZ was born Sept. 12, 1978, in Lubbock Texas, to Raymond Staton NEAL and Judy Elaine (CURL) NEAL. She died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Distney Nicole; her companion, Augustin Moses ; her mother and stepfather; one brother, Kevin; two sisters, Shannon and Julie; and her maternal grandmother, Eunice. Mrs. RODRIGUEZ was preceded in death by her son, Jordan Lynn Neal RODRIGUEZ. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for James William "Bud" SPENCER, 62, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SPENCER was born Aug. 8, 1936, in Sallisaw, to Clyde and Emma (HELTON) SPENCER. He died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in Sallisaw. He married Christine BARNOSKI May 14, 1969, in Tahlequah. She preceded him in death June 12, 1991. Survivors include one son, John; five daughters, Frances, Susan, Cindy, Ruthie Lynn, and Stacie; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Ruth Ann ; one niece Donna; and other relatives and friends. Mr. SPENCER was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles SPENCER.

Funeral services for John E. "Pappy" WINTER, 64, of Vian are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lescher-Millsap Chapel in Muskogee, with the Rev. Willis Baldridge officiating. Burial is in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home in Muskogee. Mr. WINTER was born July 13, 1934, in St. Louis, Mo., to Elmer and Mamie WINTER of Sallisaw. he died Monday, April 26, 1999, after a brief illness. Survivors include three sisters, Viola, Mary and Nellie; three brothers, Odie, Ernie "Togie", and James; 10 children, Branda and her husband, Carl, Debby and her husband, Don, Norma and her husband, Jeremy, Shelly and John, John Jr. and his wife, Vanessa, Vickie and her husband, Robert, and Jon Ann, Donnie and Katherine; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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