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Funeral services for Alyson S. CARSON, 34, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark., with Rev. Tim Hobbs officiating. Burial was in Measles Cemetery in Lavaca, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Fort Smith. She was born Sept 4, 1968, in Glendale, Calif. She died Saturday, July 26, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include her husband, Christopher CARSON of the home; one daughter, Bayleigh Shae; one son, James Everett II ; two step-sons, Gage Edward and Braden McKenzie Lee; two sisters, Diana and Carolyn; and her parents, James "J.O." and Delores DOUGLAS.

Funeral services for Herman Gordon KECK, 80, of Stockton, Calif. will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Rocha's Mortuary in Lodi, Calif. with burial in Lodi Memorial Park and Cemetery in Lodi, under the direction of Rocha's Mortuary of Lodi. He was born Aug 12, 1922, in Sallisaw. He died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, in Stockton. Survivors include his wife, Catherine KECK of Stockton; one daughter, Nancy; and one brother, Earl Cody. He was preceded in death by one son, Roger Martin KECK.

Funeral services for C. Ernest MARTIN, 72, of Tulsa, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Tulsa. Burial was in Rose Hill Memorial Park in Tulsa. He was born Sept 25, 1931, in Sallisaw, to Everett Earnest and Nora Elizabeth (CAMP) MARTIN. He died Monday, July 28, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Betty MARTIN of the Tulsa; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and LaDonna, Earnest Scott and Brenda; one daughter, Leea Dione; three brothers, Leroy, Merle and Billy; one sister, Dorothy; twelve grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Mildred Marie STARR PINKERTON,86, of Ochelata, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Kenton White officiating, under the direction of Arnold Moore Funeral Service of Bartlesville. She was born in Pocola. She died Friday, July 25, 2003, in Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center in Bartlesville. She married Sam PINKERTON on May 19, 1934, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1995. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Donald and his wife Jeannie; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Lois June, Doris J. and her husband Frank and Sharon M. and her husband Edward; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and his wife Ayako Su and Jerold and his wife Wanda; and two sisters, Alice Jean and Jessie Mae. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Lillian WHITSON and Rose Ann STARR.

Graveside services for Mary Ellen BARBER, 83, of Bay, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cottonwood Cemetery south of Muldrow, with Revs. Steve Harrelson and William R. Passmore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 24, 1920, in Mulberry, Ark., to James H. HARMON and Ethel Elizabeth (McADOO) HARMON. She died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, in Jonesboro, Ark. She married Clyde BARBER on May 1, 1937, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1999. Survivors include two daughters, and sons-in-law, Blanche Faye and Jerry, and Betty Sue and William; five sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerry O. and Linda, Johnny L.,James W., Billy R. and Danny J.; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one sister, Geneva; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Clyde Houston BARBER and Gary Dale BARBER.

Funeral services for Orian James CRAFTON, 43, of Porum, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Porum Free Will Baptist Church, with Rev. James Williams officiating. Burial was in Warner Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born July 13, 1960, in Paragould, Ark., to Everett O. CRAFTON. He died Thursday, July 31, 2003, in a Muskogee hospital. Mr. CRAFTON married Kennie HUCKABEE in 1978. Survivors include one son, Jason Ray; one daughter, Sunny; his parents; one brother, Douglas; one sister, Karen; and several aunts, uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Howard HAYES, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Dora Cemetery Arbor, with burial in Dora Cemetery in Dora, Ark., under the directions of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Mary; one son, John; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-(great)grandchild; one sister, Adeline; two brother, Alford and Arthur.

Funeral services for Tara Mechelle JOHNSON, 15, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Aug 21, 1987, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Jimmy Andrew JOHNSON and Lisa June JOHNSON. She died Sunday, Aug 3, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her parents of Sallisaw; two brothers, Cody Andrew and Jimmy Joe; maternal grandmother, June QUALLS; paternal grandparents, Amos and Patricia JOHNSON; maternal great-grandmother, Bonnie CRAIGHEAD; paternal great-grandmother, Helen MOUNT; several aunts, including Sheila; uncles and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dovie Rue KINNARD, 91, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Mission Point Missionary Baptist Church, with Rev. J.A. Nickson officiating. Burial was in Gray Rock Cemetery in Paris, Ark., under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She was born on Dec. 28, 1911, in Webb City, Ark. to Andy ALSTON and Johnnie Dean ALSTON. She died Saturday, July 26, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include four sons, Ray Franklin, Jesse Lee, Harold and Ersie; one daughter, Laura Mae; 31 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Sondra Rae DOUCET WOOD, 55, of Nunley, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Mena, Ark., with Rev. Gaylan Cope officiating. Burial was in Old Dallas Cemetery under the direction of Hall Funeral Home of Mena She was born May 7, 1948, in Fayetteville, Ark. to Poley DOUCET and Thelma Ray (WICKERSHAM) DOUCET. She married retired Col. Billy R. WOOD on July 28, 1995, in Fort Belvoir, Va. Survivors include her husband; her mother; one sister, Paula Ruth; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Maj Yancy D. and his wife Mary C.; two grandsons; one step-daughter, Angela L. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Roy BILYEU, 70, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Seabolt Cemetery south of Muldrow, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born March 11, 1933, in Akins, to Ben BILYEU and Katie (HUCKELBY) BILYEU. He died Wednesday, Aug 6, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughter, Rene and Hazel; four sons, Roy, Chuck, Albert and Roy; and several grandchildren; two brothers, Ray and Bennie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Joyce and Sarah BILYEU.

Funeral services for Thelma Mae BROWN, 71, of Arkoma are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Israel Ochoa and Mr. Adam Barreiro officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born April 17, 1932, in Webbers Falls, to Olen Jasper and Lella (JONES) NEW. She died Wednesday, Aug 6, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Deborah and Kimberly; three sons, Ricky, Robbin and Wendell; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sister, Olene and Martha; and two brothers, Junior and Garry. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph C. BROWN; one infant son, Timothy; one sister, Mary SMITH; and two brothers, Billy and John W. NEW.

Graveside services and Military Honors for Winter David BURROW, 89, of Fletcher for 4 years, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Hall pastor of the Fletcher Christian Church officiating, under the direction of Hodge Funeral Home of Fletcher. He was born Aug. 24, 1913, in Hanson, to William D. BURROW and Emma (CARTER) BURROW. He died Monday, Aug 4, 2003, in a Cyril nursing home Mr. BURROW married Dorothy HERRING on June 8, 1936, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy BURROW of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and his wife Mary, one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and her husband attorney Tom; four grandchildren; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for William Edward "Bill" DORR, 48, of Brushy community, are being held on Saturday at 1p.m. at the Brushy Holiness Church north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 8, 1955, in Steuben, Maine, to Gilbert Edward DORR and Elaine Ida (COLSONS) DORR. He died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Sheila Gail RISENHOOVER on July 19, 1974, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Sheila DORR of the home; two daughters, Michelle and Kimberly and her husband, Joshua; his parents, Gilbert and Elaine DORR; maternal grandparents, William and Lillian COLSONS; three sisters, Sally, Sue and Cheryl; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Ronald GRIFFIN, 65, of Hartford, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Hartford, with burial in Hartford Memorial Park in Hartford, under the direction of McConnell Funeral home of Hartford. He died Tuesday, Aug 5, 2003, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Survivors include his wife, Karen GRIFFIN of the home; one daughter, Lydia; one son Jimmy; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mary, Janice and Judy; and six brothers, Cliff, Jerry, Eddie; Teddy, Charles and Danny.

Graveside services for Eugene HARTSELL, 46, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Re. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 9, 1957, in Holly Grove, Ark., to George HARTSELL and Evelyn Louise (JACKSON) HARTSELL REEDER. He died Wednesday, Aug 6, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Georgia Loise and Barbara Ann; one brother, Jerry; three aunts, Juanita, Thelma and Betty; and five uncles, Francis, Donald, Edward, Keith and Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Kenneth HARTSELL.

Memorial services for Carl W. CLARK, 35, of Crestview, Fla., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev Jerry Jiles officiating, under the direction of Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home of Crestview. He was born on Aug 8, 1967, in Fresno, Calif. He died Friday, July 1, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include his father, Carl R. CLARK of Sallisaw; two sisters, Deborah Marie and Tammy Ann; his step-mother, Irene; one step-brother, Dustin; one step-sister, Tammy Sue; several aunts, uncles, cousins, including Rachelle Ann and other relatives and friends, including Elvin.

Graveside services for Charles W. McNEILL, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born Aug 30,1 921, in Ada. He died Wednesday, Aug. 6 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Vera McNEILL of the home; one daughter, Sharon; four sons, Dennis, Allen, Rickey and Charles; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Delbert A. RISLEY, 71, of Blackgum community, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Box Cemetery north of Vian, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 13, 1932, near Blackgum community to Bert Joseph RISLEY Sr. and Jewel Juanita (COUCH) RISLEY. He died Thursday, Aug 7, 2003, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Cathy; one grandson; one sister, Fray; and four brothers, P.E., Curtis K., Bert Jr. and J.D. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Johnny W. RISLEY.

Funeral services for Wilma June McCLURE, 67, of San Antonio, are being held Saturday, Aug 16, 2003, at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept 10 1935, in Vian to Homer Lee MILLER and Emma Dell ESSARY. She died Tuesday, Aug 12, 2003, in San Antonio. Survivors include three daughter and two sons-in-law, Sherry, Lana and her husband Rodney, and Vickie and her husband Jimmy; one on, Dennis; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, and two brothers-in-law, Evelyn, Joyce and her husband Leslie, and Melba and her husband Alan; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles Herbert and his wife Shorty, and Bud and his wife Ann. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Harold Odell MILLER and Ervil MILLER.

Funeral services for Helen Bernice NOLEN, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at the Northside United Pentecostal Church in Fort Smith, with burial in Barling Cemetery in Barling, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003. Survivors include three daughters, Helen, Agatha and Meredith; four sons, Jimmy, Darrel, Harold and Randall; one brother, Dr. O.W. and one sister, Opal. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.H. NOLEN in May of 1975; and three children.

Funeral services for Jason POWELL, 22, of Van Buren, Ark. died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2003, in Van Buren. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma of Van Buren. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs, Ark. at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Geena POWELL of the home; his mother and step-father, Sharon and Alan KELLEY; his father Joe POWELL; paternal grandmother, Gale POWELL and maternal grandmother, Vera McNEIL.

Funeral services for Andrew James SPECK, 94, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug 15, 2003, at Vian Baptist cHurch, with Rev. Tommy Ballard officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 15, 1908, in Sequoyah County to Thomas Alexander SPECK. He died Wednesday, Aug 13, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Ruby Jane TAYLOR on May 29, 1942, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include his wife Ruby SPECK of the home; two daughters, Charlotte and Mildred; one son, Kip; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for John "Dobber" WILLIAMSON, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held Saturday, Aug 16, 2003, at Steep Hill Cemetery in Rye Hill, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Wednesday, Aug 13, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda and Terry; five sons, John W., Rod, Bob, Gary and Monte; 20 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Emma. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary WILLIAMSON.

Funeral services for Ruby Marie Jewel CARPENTER, 46, of Tulsa, formerly of Keota, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug 22, 2003, at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with Rev. Cotton McKinney officiating. Burial is in Keota Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born Aug 1, 1957, in Keota, to Thomas and Murties (PARDUE) CARPENTER. She died Sunday, Aug 17, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include three sons, Thomas, Gary Dale, and Dustin; three grandchildren; three sisters, Eunice, Anna and Joyce; three brothers, Joe Carpenter, Sonny and Kenneth; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Thomas CARPENTER Jr.; and two sisters, Mary CARPENTER and Deloris Ann CARPENTER.

Funeral services for Alvin T. CLANCY, 77, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug 20, 2003, at the Gore United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Howard officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born April 23, 1926, in Elk City, to Jasper CLANCY and Nora (BLAIR) CLANCY. He died Sunday, Aug 17, 2003, in Tulsa. He married Patricia WILEY on Sept 20, 1986 in Carrollton, Texas. Survivors include his wife Patricia CLANCY of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Buddy, and Sandra and David; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Lois and Nadine; one step-daughter, Laura; one step-son, Keith; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including his former wife of 30 years, Virginia. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for James Edward "Jim" FRIZLEY, 81, of Gans, will be held Friday, Aug. 22, 2003, at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Bill Fuller and Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 17, 1922, in Sallisaw, to Gorge FRIZLEY and Alice Lillian "Lillie" (BURTON) FRIZLEY. He died Monday, Aug 18, 2003. He married Ronda Mae CARR on Dec 31, 1983, in Catoosa. Survivors include his wife, Ronda FRIZLEY of the home; two daughters, Linda and Dyann; two sons, Jimmy and Eddie G.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Mona; and three step-sons, Mark, Matt and Mike.

Funeral services for Patsy Ruth JONES, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug 18, 2003, at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 13, 1933, in Gans, to Corbett SMITH and Jessie (FOYIL) SMITH. She died Thursday, Aug 14, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Tera; one son and daughter-in-law, James Pat and Debora; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; her mother; two brothers, Ethard and James; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Hoppy D. LOCKHART, 56, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug 21, 2003, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Mike McKinney and Joe Slater officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 30, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Rex Ray LOCKHART and Mildred "Sis" (EDGMON) LOCKHART. He died Sunday, Aug 17, 2003, in Sallisaw. Mr. LOCKHART married Jennifer Frances WIGHTMAN on Oct 31, 1980, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer LOCKHART of the home; one son, Heath; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four half-sisters, Judy, Rexine, Edna and Peggy; two half-brothers, Roger and Ergie Ray; three step daughters, Tina, Dollie,and Georgie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one half-brother, L.H.LOCKHART; one half-sister, Rosemary LOCKHART WACKERLY; and one step-son, Craig WALTERS.

W.H. "Bill" TEMPLETON, 73, of Sallisaw, died Saturday, Aug 16, 2003, in Sallisaw. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 16, 1930, in Bismark, Mo., to Atto Everett TEMPLETON and Mattie VINYARD. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Jo and Brenda; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his caregiver, Susan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Erma TEMPLETON; five brothers, Raymond, Vernon, Paul, John and Glen TEMPLETON; and one nephew, Robert TEMPLETON.

Funeral services for Georgia WILLETT, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug 18, 2003, at the Assembly of God Church in Arkoma, with Bro Roger Myers officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She was born April 7, 1921, in Bluegrass, Ken. to Roy FONDERN and Mary SWOOPS. She died Aug 14, 2003. Survivors include six daughters, Marie, Rosemary, Louise, Connie, Freda and Tammy; five sons, Charles, Gary, Ricky, Larry and Jerry; 38 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Blanchie; and one brother, John C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman WILLETT; one daughter, Beatrice JOHNSON; and one son, Ron WILLETT.

Funeral services for Dr. Phyllis WYNNE WILLIS, 69, of Blackgum, were held Tuesday, Aug 19, 2003, at Vian High School Auditorium,. with Howard Raines and greg McGowen officiating. Burial was in Pack Family Cemetery in Blackgum, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct 10, 1933, in Sallisaw to Lon PACK and Cleo (BRADLEY) PACK. She died Saturday, Aug 16, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WILLIS married William M. "Bill" WILLIS on Aug 18, 1950, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Kelvin; and one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Bill and Cindy; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, her mother; one brother, Neal; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ernest Lee GREEN, 77, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug 23, 2003, at Cottonwood Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct 31, 1925, in Elizabeth, Ark., to Thomas Green and Cordilla REYNOLDS. He died Wednesday, Aug 20, 2003, in McGehee, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Patsy and Judy; one son, Tommy; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosie; and three brothers, Ancle, James and Tommy. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Earl GREEN and Gerald GREEN; three wives, Katherine GREEN, Ancel GREEN and Gertie GOINS.

Funeral services for Douglas Eugene "Doug" THOMAS, 37, of Yukon, formerly of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug 23, 2003, at Blackgum First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dale RITTER officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec 2, 1965, in Tahlequah, to Gilbert AMARO and Suphronia (BARNES) AMARO. He died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, in Oklahoma City. He married Sonya Antoniette MARTINEZ on May 20, 1988, in Yukon. Survivors include his wife, Sonya THOMAS of the home; one son, Dillon; his mother; his father; four brothers, Keith, Chi, Adam and Danny; maternal grandmother, Delphia HENSLEY; one sister-in-law, Lisa; his father-in-law and his wife, Leo and JoRene MARTINEZ; and his mother-in-law and her husband, Marilyn and Esker LEDBETTER.

Funeral services for Tom WEST, 68, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held Saturday, Aug 23, 2003, at Midway Baptist Church in Wichita, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Oatville, Kan., under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Haysville, Kan. He was born March 3, 1935, in Akins, to Marion LEWIS and Lula Belle (FOUTCH) WEST. He died Wednesday, Aug 20, 2003, in Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at the Vyne in Wichita. He married Glenda S. BROCK on Dec. 14, 1962, in Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Glenda WEST; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Wade and Karla, Steen and Brenda, Lyle and Curt; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; three brothers, Sanford, Warren, and Carl; one sister Coleta.

Funeral services for Katherine E. BEAN, 84, of Arkoma, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with Rev. J.J. Garrett officiating. Burial was in Whitefield Cemetery near Stigler, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. BEAN was born Jan 30, 1919, in Johnson County, Kan. to William Oral and Ethel (GATES) PERTUCH. She died Sunday, Aug 24, 2003, in Arkoma. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and her husband Bobby, Virginia and husband Bill, and Mayetta and her husband James; one son, Wayne; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Phillip Wayne, Bobby Joe and Dale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. BEAN; the parents who raised her, Arthur "Bud" and Norma BOWEN; one sister, Parthenia; one brother, Leon; one granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law, Diana.

Funeral services for Billy Lee CROWDER, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug 25, 2003, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Eddie Malphrus officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 8, 1936, in Antlers, to William Hurn CROWDER and Billie (SKILES) CROWDER. He died Thursday, Aug 21, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Judy Carol WEAVER on July 14, 1993, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife Judy CROWDER of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Carolyn; 13 grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy; one half-brother, Billy Ray; four step-daughters, Nancy, Viola, Billie and Betty; two step-sons, Virgil and Jackie.

Funeral services for Terry FORD, 50, of Quinton, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003, at Stigler Seventh Day Adventist Church, with Jak Stout officiating. Burial was in Quinton Cemetery, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born Dec. 11, 1952, to Lusios and Levet (SPICER) FORD. He died Saturday, Aug 23, 2003, in Muskogee hospital. Survivors include his wife, Carol FORD; two sons, Jonathan and Jason; three daughters, Rachel, Julie Ann and Haley; his parents; two brothers, Tom and Mark; three sisters, Linda, Faye and Glynnis; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry FORD.

Funeral services for Octa Lee BAILES GRAHAM, 83, of Freedom, Ark., were at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2003, at Freedom Freewill Baptist Church, with burial in Freedom Cemetery, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron, Ark. She was born Oct 7, 1919, in Elaine, Ark., to Henry and Octa BAILES. She died Saturday, Aug 23, 2003. She married Erving GRAHAM in 1944. Survivors include one daughter and one son-in-law, Betty and her husband Walter; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James and his wife Clydella "CB", and Johnny; four grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Funeral services for Ralph Crockett LEWIS, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2003, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April1 4, 1917, in Orange community of Otero County, N.M., to David Crockett LEWIS and Emma (COFFELT) LEWIS. He died Thursday, Aug 21, 2003, in Fort Smith. He married Bessie Faye TIDWELL in Roswell, N.M. on May 19, 1947. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Faye LEWIS of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ronnie, Byrdee and Kenneth, and Donna and Billy; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph Jr. and Susan; nine grandsons; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two sisters, Nancy and Pearl; and one brother, Andy. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gene; five sisters, May, Julia, Byrdee, Analiza and Eula.

Funeral services for Arthur "Art" MAYFIELD, 69, of Oklahoma City since 1963, formerly of Keota, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Rick Stout officiating. Burial will be in Keota Cemetery, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Full Military He was born Dec. 18, 1933, to Willie MAYFIELD and Lillian (CONLEY) MAYFIELD. He died Monday, Aug 25, 2003, at his home. He married Dorothy M. STEPHENS on April 8,1 961. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy MAYFIELD of the home; two sons, Gary and Arthur Jr.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lillian and Sheila and her husband Raymond; seven grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Billy and his wife Irene; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma and her husband James, and Lois and her husband Cecil; one step-grandson; and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marie LLOYD; three nephews and one niece.

Funeral services for Nell Jo MAYO, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug 16, 2003, at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, in her home. Survivors include one daughter, Cathy; three sons, Robert, Andy and Freddie; two sisters, Peggy I. and Clara; and three brothers, Noble Charles, Robert D., and Thomas Jr.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Billy Gene MAYO.

Graveside services for Charlie Earl PARKER, 80, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Aug 29, 2003, at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Shawn Money officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 15, 1922, in Lindsey, to Charlie Earl PARKER and Leslie PARKER. He died Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Anglene and Barbara; one son, Richard; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Leonard; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Shelly D. MORGAN RINEHEART, 39, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug 27, 2003, at Gore United Methodist Church with Revs. Nate Capps and Josh Clopton officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 26, 1964, in Sallisaw, to Duane MORGAN and Barbara (HARDEN) MORGAN. She died Sunday., Aug 24, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Dewey R. RINEHEART on Nov 1 6, 1990 in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Dewey of the home; two sons, Chase and Devan; her mother Barbara WALLS; her father and step-mother, Duane and Sharon MORGAN; maternal grandparents, James and Opal HARDEN; one sister, Leslie; three brothers, Tommy and his wife Sonya, and Justin and Derrick and his wife, Crystal; one step-son, Jason; three brothers-in-law, Johnny, Jimmy and Bill; and grandmother-in-law, Ola "Sis" RINEHEART.

Funeral services for Rev. Elbert F. TAYLOR, "The Blind Preacher", 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Bill Fuller, Leroy Reid and Greg McDonald officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 4, 1928, in Vian, to Leonard Melton TAYLOR and Georgia Anna (SMITH) TAYLOR. He die Sunday, Aug 24, 2003, in Sallisaw. Mr. TAYLOR married Leota Violet REID on June 16, 1951, in Akins community. Survivors include his wife, Leota Violet TAYLOR of the home; two daughters, Shannon and Violet; one son, Leon; nine grandchildren; three half-brothers, Sam, Frank and Jerry; two half-sisters, Betty and Patsy; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for D.T. TUCK, 83, of Kibler, Ark., were held Monday, Aug 25, 2003, at Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van buren, Ark., with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Thursday, Aug 21, 2003, in Kibler. Survivors include his wife, Ellen TUCK of the home; two daughters, Vicky and Shirley; one son, Bobby; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and one brother, Jay G. TUCK of Fort Smith, Ark.

Funeral services for Faye Lavoyne CRAIG,78, of Waldron, Ark., were held at Waldron Pentecostal Church, with burial in Mt Pleasant Cemetery in Waldron, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Survivors include one daughter, Linda; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn and and Marcne. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Craig; one daughter, Georgianne STAGGS; two sons, Parker Leon and Leroy CRAIG; and her parents, Odis and Leta AMMONS.

Funeral services for Anna Joe DUSTMAN, 71, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug 30, 2003, at Eastside freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born April 21, 1932, in Redland, to Thomas Andrew "Andy" CANTRELL and Cammie Elizabeth (WATTS) CANTRELL. She died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Larry and his wife Judy, and Wayne and his wife Carol, and Thomas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Norma "Sally" and her husband Bud; two step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Ruth ROGERS, 57, of Keota, were at 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug 29, 2003, at Grace Manor Memorial Chapel in Poteau, with Revs. Don Benefield and Chris Scott officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born Sept 20, 1045, in Bakersville, Calif. She died Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. ROGERS was survived by three daughters, Barbara Ann and her husband Tom, Deborah Jean and her husband Clarence, and Lorna Kay and her husband Carl; seven grandchildren; her father, Carl WEAVER; her mother, Rose and step-father, James L. BYERLY; three brothers, Eugene, Michael and Gregory; two sisters, Joannette and Betty; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, James BYERLY Jr.; and one sister, Brenda MORRIS.

Funeral services for Billy Mike SHARP Jr., 18, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m.. Friday, Aug 29, 2003, at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Monday, Aug 25, 2003, in his home. Survivors include his parents, Billy Mike and Deborah SHARP; five sisters, Carri, Robyn, Elyssa, Christen and Sara; three brothers, Jeremy, Michael and Christopher; maternal grandmother, Reba BUCK; paternal grandparents, Bill and Patsy SHARP; and his great-grandmother, Ola SHARP.

Funeral services for Leslie Leroy TILLERY, 68, of Gore, were held Thursday, Aug 28, 2003, at Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Gore, with Rev. William G. Armstrong officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born Sept 6, 1938, in Wagoner, to William Leonard TILLERY and Blanche Olive (GREER) TILLERY. He died Monday, Aug 25, 2003, in Muskogee. Survivors include two sisters, Ann Lee and Shirley; three brothers, Alton, Orville and Bill; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one step-daughter, Linda. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Mae TILLERY; one brother, Garland TILLERY; and two sisters, Wilma SUMPTER and Mildred BARNTELL.

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