August 2004

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Funeral services for Duane BERRYMAN, 56, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev Leon Farley officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan 6, 1948, in Greeley, Colo., to John Loren BERRYMAN and Gladys Ruth (UTTER) BERRYMAN. He died on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Lindsey; one son, Chance; his mother; one sister, Normalene; one brother Gary Lorene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Juanita Dyer HOPKINS, 94, of Gore, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2004, at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls.She was born on Nov. 9, 1909, near Webbers Falls, to George S. DYER and Lilly (RAPER) DYER. She died on July 27, 2004, in Gore Nursing Home. Survivors include one sister, Ethel; one son and daughter-in-law, Frank F. and his wife, Marjorie; one granddaughter; Three great-granddaughters; one grandson; one grandson; one step-son Larry and his wife Carolyn, and one step grandson, and friends, Bob and Mary, Nellie, and Louise. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie HOPKINS in 1978.

Graveside services for James "Ras' KAISER, 74, of Warner, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Warner Memorial Cemetery, with Ed Hyslope officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webber Falls. He was born on July 28, 1930, in McClain, to John and Margaret (LAWSON) DAISER. He died on Wednesday, July 28, 2004. He married Kathryn MILLER on Dec 21, 1957. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn KAISER of the home; two sons, Jim and his wife Tracey, and John and his wife Suzan; three daughters, Melinda and her husband Philip, Terry, and Sherry and her husband Chuck; 19 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; his mother; one brother, Bill and his wife Carol; sevearl nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Veora MURPHY, 49, of Gentry, Ark., formerly of Bokoshe, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at her home. Arrangements were under the direction of Benton County Funeral Home of Rogers, Ark. She was born Dec 1, 1954, in Orange County, Calif., to Jack and Vivian LOWREY HETTINGER. She married Michael MURPHY on June 18, 1981. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Robert Bradford; two brothers, Richard and O'Riley; three sisters, Leann, Georgetta and Leora. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services for Bertha Elizabeth CASEY, 96, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 4, 1907, in Hanson community, to Samuel Benton WATSON and Mary Ellen THOMAS. She died on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, in Perryton, Texas. She married John Wesley CASEY on Oct. 18, 1925, in Sloans Chapel community. He preceded her in death in October of 1947. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Doris E., Joyce and Bill, and Bonnie and Ronald; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Bivra Jean MOCK; three sons, John B. CASEY, Donald CASEY and Capt. Michael CASEY; one son-in-law, Chock Charles LONG; three sisters, Bonnie HOWELL, Bess FLOYD and Bert RANDOLPH; and four brothers, Isaac WATSON, John WATSON, Samuel WATSON and Harland WATSON.

Funeral services for Dorothy DAVIS, 81,of Broken Arrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Faith Fellowship Church, with burial being at 2 p.m. at the Maple Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Amis-Kennard Funeral Services of Broken Arrow.She was born on Dec. 9, 1922, in Clarksville, Ark., to W.J. JACKSON and Laura (KINDALL) JACKSON. She died on Saturday, July 31, 2004, in her home. She married G.W. DAVIS in 1945. He preceded her in death in 1996. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Joan and Laura Jean and her husband Jerry; two sons and daughter-in-law, G.W. Jr. and his wife Patricia, and A.J. and his wife Mary; 15 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Josie JACKSON ROE; two half-sisters, Ethel LAWSON and Mary King WADE and two half-brothers, Rufus KING and Seburn KING.

Funeral services for Debra HENRY, 50, of Muskogee, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the First Assembly of God Church, with the Revs. Robert Adams and Steve Rose officiating.Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee.She was born on Nov. 23, 1953, in Tulsa, to C.A. ADAMS and Arline (CLAY) ADAMS. She died on July 28, 2004, in Muskogee. She was married to Jim HENRY on July 9, 1993, in Haskell. Survivors include her husband of Muskogee; her parents; one son, Jon and daughter-in-law Deana; three grandchildren; three brothers, Floyd, Robert and Phil; and one sister, Tabitha.

Graveside services for Flora Marie "Jane" HESTER, 88, of Ash Flat, Ark., formerly of Little Rock, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Paw Paw Cemetery, southeast of Muldrow, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on June 17, 1916, near Tahlequah, to Charles HESTER and Ollie Samantha SCRIBNER. She died on Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, in Little Rock. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Ruby Charlene, and Carol and Russell; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald D. and Joyce, and Tom D. ; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.

Funeral services for Thomas Jerry McCLEOD, II, 32, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on June 8, 1972, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Thomas Jerry McCLEOD and Ruth Ann DAVIS McCLEOD. He died on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Carrie BLACKWOOD on June 27, 1992, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Carrie McCLEOD, of the home; two daughters, Madison and Mariah; two sons, Matthew and Marshall; his mother, Ruth Ann McCLEOD; one sister and brother-in-law, Shawnna and Joel; his maternal grandfather, Charley DAVIS; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for June PAYNE, 77, of Shawnee, formerly of Vian, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Terry Guthrie officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 5, 1927, in Gore, to Willie Jesse LONDAGIN and Gladys (COOK) LONDAGIN. She died on Thursday, July 29, 2004, in Shawnee. She married Guy W. PAYNE on Sept. 13, 1945, in Mexico. He preceded her in death on June 15, 1996. Survivors include one daughter, Guylene; one granddaughter; two grandsons; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Jackie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Richard SHUMATE, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Parks Cemetery in Charleston, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004. .Survivors include his wife, Jean SHUMATE; three daughters, Selina, Cindy, and Dixie; one son, Roger; six grandchildren; one sister, Frances; and two brothers, Douglas Omar and Tag.

Funeral services for James Milton "Pony Jim" SIMS, 75, of Menomonie, Wis. were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with the Rev. Steve Crites officiating. Burial was in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Menomonie, under the direction of Olson Funeral Home of Menomonie.He was born on Dec. 4, 1928, in Mountainburg, Ark., to Jesse Wheeler SIMS and Maude Ethel (KILPATRICK) SIMS. He died on Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Myrtle Werth Hospital-Mayo Health System in Menomonie. Survivors include six sons and three daughters, Jimmy and Brenda, Kenneth, Carol and Randy, Cindy and Steve, and Billy and Gina, Tim, John, Jennifer and Wayne, and Shalako, 21 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother and three sisters, Leonard, Esta, Lena Mae, Marie and Vernon, and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends, including his special friend Violet DRURY and her family of Menomonie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jesse Wheeler SIMS; three brothers, Kenneth, Starr and Quanah SIMS and one sister, Katie HOLIMAN.

Funeral services for Jewell Marie VERNON, 86, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Randy Farmer and Sankie Lynch officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 10, 1917, in Muldrow, to Willie BUTLER and Elvira DAWES. She died on Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Thomas Price VERNON on April 28, 1960, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Winnell; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Cleo and Imogene. She was also preceded in death by one son, Bobby CASON on May 25, 1993.

Funeral services for Georgia Ellen PATTERSON, 87, of Vian, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the First Freewill Baptist Church, in Vian, with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial will be in Round Mountain Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.She was born on Sept. 28, 1916, in Lonoake, Ark., Jake TYLER and Carrie PAYNE TYLER. She died on Thursday, August 5, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include six nieces and nephews with spouses, and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, J.D. HOWARD, her second husband, Pat PATTERSON, her parents; four brothers and one sister.

Funeral services for Ora Wilson BARNES, 91, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Ed Reese officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Feb. 17, 1913, in Cecil, Franklin County, Ark., to Thomas Edward EUBANKS and Mollie MILLER EUBANKS. She died on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, in Gore. She married Edgar Elmo BARNES on April 2, 1992, in Roland. He preceded her in death on July 11, 2003. Survivors include three nieces; and one daughter-in-law, Nancy.

Funeral services for Lorene "Dollie" BEARDEN, 90, of Ozark, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark, with burial in Morgan Hill Cemetery in Ozark, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.She died on Aug. 7, 2004, in Ozark Nursing Home. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret and Brenda; 10 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Charles "Tommy" BREEDLOVE, 56, of Roland, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark.Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born Oct. 8, 1947, to Charles and Betty BREEDLOVE. He died on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, in an area hospital. Mr. BREEDLOVE was preceded in death by his parents, and his nieces, Amanda GANN and Jordan BREEDLOVE. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl, of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lisa, and Paula and Richard; two sons, Chris and Adam; one grandchild; two sisters and brothers-in-law, JoAnn and Danny, and Charlene and Craig; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Michael, and Kenny and Terri, and Tim; and numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services for Allen B. "Sonny" CLUTE Jr., 69, of Gore, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Rev. William O. Armstrong officiating. Arrangements will be under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on Sept. 7, 1934, in Sand Springs, to Allen Bernard CLUTE Sr. and Edna Jewel BRADSHAW CLUTE . He died on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Richard; one grandson; one great-grandson; one sister, Delores; one cousin; and friend, Tom. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Collier PLATT CLUTE and his parents.

Funeral services for Harlie Lee COLE, 85, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw, with Bro. Royce Martin officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 16, 1918, in Wagoner, to John Lee COLE and Anzo MEADOWS. He died on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Nellie Mae MOSS on Sept. 25, 1945, in Akron, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Nellie COLE of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Barbara, and Michael and Lisa; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Minnie, Josephine, Pauline, Cathy and Jackie; and three brothers, Billie, John and Basil.

Ima Dean CORDRAY, 79, of Tahlequah, died on Friday, July 16, 2004, in her home.Arrangements were under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. She was born on July 16, 1925, in Indianola, to Joe and Josie (TULLY) MARCHANT. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Bob" CORDRAY of the home; one daughter, Wanda Gail; one son, Dennis Alan; one brother, Fred D.; and six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Alva Lee HARP, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Blackjack Cemetery north of Muldrow, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on March 15, 1924, in Booneville, Ark., to Robert Lee HARP and Cora Eugene (PHILLIPS) HARP. He died on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. HARP married Floy Mae MATLOCK in Dec. of 1951, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 2000.Survivors include one son, Harold Phillip; two grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Lou. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Kenneth PETERS and one great-grandson, Phillip PETERS.

Funeral services for Dorothy Oneita JOHNSON, 67, of Muskogee, formerly of Arkoma, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola. Burial was in Coaldale Cemetery in Coaldale, Ark.She was born on Dec. 30, 1936, in Howe. She died on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, in York Manor Nursing Home in Muskogee. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Joyce; sister-in-law, Virginia; three nieces; three great-nieces; one great-nephew; and several other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alvin JOHNSON and Quinton "Q.T." JOHNSON.

Graveside services for Gelene Hendershot LAMB, 64, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark.She was born on Sept. 7, 1939, in Parthenon, Ark. She died on Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, in Van Buren. The wife of Leon LAMB of the home, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela HENDERSHOT. Survivors include her husband; one son, Randy HENDERSHOT, two step-daughters, LeAnn and Melissa; three step-sons, Darren, Kevin, and Stephen; 18 grandchildren; one brother, Hubert ROBERSON of Parthenon; and three sisters, Genieve, Linda, and Genel.

Funeral services for Bobby Joe LEE, 52, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Aug. 9 at St. John's Episcopal Church. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born on Sept. 24, 1951, in Peno, to Robert and Analo LEE. He died on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, in Mobile, Ala. Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Paula; one daughter, Stacy; two godsons; four sisters, Dorothy, Mender and Catherine, and Joyce; and three brothers, Mitchell, Thomas, and Jimmy.

Graveside services for Louise MABRAY, 82, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Oct. 10, 1921, in Spiro, to William Andrew CHOATE and Nora (REED) CHOATE. He died on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Janie; one grandson and his wife; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including special friend, Katie. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Alonzo RELEFORD, 88, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. J.D. Jones, Jean A. Nickson and M.L. Brown. He was born on May 7, 1916, in Rough Rock, Ark., to James Roy RELEFORD and Lillian FOSTER RELEFORD. He died on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Lee Anna YOUNGBLOOD on Nov. 13, 1940, in Redland community. Survivors include his wife Lee Anna RELEFORD of the home; three sisters, Corine, Shirley Joan and Carol Marie; two brothers, James Roy III and Arthur Lee; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Alonzo RELEFORD Jr.

Graveside services for Thelma Lois ROBERTS, 80, of Roland, formerly of Mena, Ark. were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hillside Cemetery in Big Fork, Ark., with brother David McCord officiating, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena.She was born on May 6, 1924, in Alf, Ark., to Perry REYNOLDS and Ida FERGUSON REYNOLDS. She died on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, in Roland. Survivors include three sons, Daniel J., Thomas P. and John D., five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Arthur Dee SHEPARD, 92, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. He was born on June 14, 1912, in Greencastle, Mo., to Horace Dee and Emma (DAVISSON) SHEPARD. He died on Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, in Sallisaw. Mr. SHEPARD married Ellen MULHERIN on April 13, 1941, in Denver, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Ellen, of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Kay and Don, and Elaine; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Helen GELFAND and Daisy SHEPARD.

Funeral services for Ellen Frances SWINEY, 84, of Vallejo, Calif., formerly of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Solid Rock Church of The Nazarene in Cameron, with the Rev. L.G. Williams officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.She was born on Nov. 23, 1919, in Williams. She died on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, in Vallejo. Survivors include one son, Bobby; four brothers, Robert P., Leon, Kenneth and Doyle; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Melbourne Ray "Doc" BOGGS and Herbert SWINEY; two sisters, Grace Covey and Elsie McMILLAN; three brothers, Curtis MECOM, Charles Franklin "Tom" MECOM and Bud LONG.

Funeral services for Ida WIGGINS, 92, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris, Ark., with burial at Baxley Cemetery in Paris, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.She was born on Oct. 27, 1911, in Ozark, Ark., to Henry and Lootie (CURRY) CANADY. She died on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents and her spouse, Odell E. WIGGINS. Survivors include two daughters and Alice Marie and Kathryne; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Richard BALL, 62, of Liberty community, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, in Roland. He was born on July 7, 1942, in Montclaire, N.J., to John Francis BALL and Regina Rose GEORGE. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Lori; one son, Ryan; one aunt, Charlotte; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Alta "Sally" BELL, 58, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Minerva Roberts and Norman Ledford officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 14, 1946, in Warner Bottoms, to Jewel STEVENS and Virgie (MILLIGAN) STEVENS. She died on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband James "Yodi" BELL of Sallisaw; one daughter Leuwanna; one son and daughter-in-law, Lewis and his wife Debbie; four grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn E.; three brothers, Claude W., Parker C. and Clyde L.; and 29 nephews and 24 nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Jewel GREIGER and one brother, Trenton STEVENS.

Funeral services for Archie Leon CZARNIKOW, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.He was born on July 28, 1930, in Blue Mouse community. He died on Aug. 13, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Lee CZARNIKOW; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and her husband Butch; one son and daughter-in-law, Glen and his wife Sharon; two sisters, Margaret Jean and Frances; two brothers, Roy and Bob, five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Gladys CZARNIKOW.

Frank BLACK, longtime administrator of the Sequoyah County Department of Human Services in Sallisaw, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at the age of 83. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Diana Hartman officiating. Burial will follow in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mr. BLACK was born to Jewel H. BLACK and Bess J. (SLAMA) BLACK on May 7, 1921, in Yellville, Ark. He married May Elizabeth GRIFFITH on Dec. 21, 1947, in Sallisaw. Mr. BLACK was preceded in death by his wife, on March 18, 2004, and one brother, Fred BLACK. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Donnie; one brother, Ned; one niece; three nephews; one great-nephew; and other relatives and friends.

Wilbur James GUNIER, 79, of Webbers Falls, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, in his home.A private service will be held under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. GUNIER was born on Feb. 25, 1925, in Kansas City, Mo., to Oran B. and Eva Jane (SISNEY) GUNIER. Survivors include his wife, Judith GUNIER of the home; two sons, Rick and Terry and several grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jewell Dean JONES, 88, of Alma, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Ocker Chapel in Alma, with burial in Conley Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. She was born on Jan. 7, 1916, in Mountainburg. She died on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004 in her home. Survivors include three daughters, Jo Ann, Sue; two sons, Donny, Jimmy and Edwin; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley; four brothers, Hershel, Oscar Jr., Freddy and Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Earl F. JONES.

Funeral services for Katie OLLIE, 78, of Poteau, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church in Poteau, with the Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on July 2, 1926, in Poteau, to Milton and Jessie Mae (SCHELL) CRAIG. She died on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, George OLLIE Jr. of Poteau; one daughter and son-in-law, Georgia Kay and Jerry; one son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Mardel; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Kay; four grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jack CRAIG and Wade CRAIG and one sister, Bess RICHARDSON.

Funeral services for William L. "Bill" RICHARDSON, 82, of Stillwater, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, at the Strode Chapel in Stillwater, with the Rev. Wayne Sanmann officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Stillwater, under the direction of Strode Funeral Home of Stillwater. He was born on Feb. 7, 1922, in McAlester, to William Luther RICHARDSON and Lexa (MAYES) RICHARDSON. He died on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, in Stillwater Medical Center. Mr. RICHARDSON married Eddie Ruth THOMAS on Oct. 27, 1945, in Norman. Survivors include one sister, Laura Ann; other survivors include his wife of 58 years, Eddie Ruth RICHARDSON; one son, Paul; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marianne, Becky and David, and Jeannine and Gary; 11 grandchildren; He was preceded in death by parents; one sister, Barbara WILSON and one brother, Jim RICHARDSON.

Funeral services for George "Don" ROSS, 71, of Jay, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Akins Assembly of God Church northeast of Sallisaw, with Jim Ivey officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 24, 1933, in Akins, to George Thomas ROSS and Neva DENNEY. He died on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, in Tulsa. He married Helen POWELL on May 26, 1956, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Helen ROSS of the home; three daughters, Kathy, Terri and Tracy; one son, Michael; 11 grandchildren; his father; two sisters, Betty and Wanda; two brothers, Danny and Jim.

Funeral services for Maudene WATTS, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating.Burial was in Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 6, 1921, in Hanson, to Clyde PARSONS and Lillian (RANDOLPH) PARSONS. She died on Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Alta, Ann and Barbara; two sons, Bobby Joe and Ed; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Doug; two half-brothers, Kenneth and Barney; and one half-sister, Donna.

Funeral services for Billy A. WRIGHT, 71, of Blackgum community, were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating.Burial was in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 6, 1933, in Blackgum community, to John Frank WRIGHT and Dola Mae (DAVIS) WRIGHT. He died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, in Vian. He married Frances L. FRITTS on Aug. 6, 1955, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Frances WRIGHT of the home; one son, Perry Heath and his fiance Holly; two grandsons; five sisters, Lenora, Colene, Lavana and Barbara, and Frankie; two brothers, H.J. and Jim; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lois SUTTON and Mattie SHOEMAKER; and one brother, John B. WRIGHT.

Funeral services for Willard D. FOUTS, 77, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with the Revs. Ron Butler and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. FOUTS was born on March 6, 1927, in Leon, Kan., to Thomas and Jennie (BRENTON) FOUTS. He died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, in his home. Mr. FOUTS married Sue CANTRELL on March 14, 2000 in Gore. Survivors his wife, Sue FOUTS of the home; step-children, Mike and Teresa, Marcinda and Kelly and Matt; five step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernie; one sister, Ethel, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services for Billy Ray HAYES Sr., 72, of Keota, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Keota Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. He was born on July 27, 1932, in Keota, to Phillip Hayes and Mae (MATTHEWS) HAYES. He died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, in Keota. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Teri Lyn and her husband Robert; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Ray Jr. and his wife Tracy, Dallas Lee and his wife Crystal and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Sharon Kay HAYES.

Funeral services for James MYSINGER, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with David Wells officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 6, 1934, in Sallisaw, to Calvin MYSINGER and Edna WELLS. He died on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Allan Wayne; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen and Irene. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marvella MYSINGER; and one daughter, Debra Sue NICKEL.

Funeral services for James "Jim" SMITH, 73, of Muskogee, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Friendship Baptist Church near Porum Landing, with the Rev. Roger Davis officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. SMITH was born on May 22, 1931, in Webbers Falls, to Richard and Corrine (JOHNSON) SMITH. He died on Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, in Eastgate Nursing Center in Muskogee. Mr. SMITH married Shirley HARRIS on July 7, 1955.Survivors include his wife, Shirley Emily "Jo" SMITH of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles E. and Janece, Frank Tod and Deborah, Rodney T. and Annie M.; three brothers, Richard "Bird", Luther and his wife Lilly, and Sanford and his wife Linda; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Collene Fay DYE and one son, James Alan SMITH Jr.

Funeral services for Randall Lee BRAISER, 33, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Gary Ulmer officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Dec. 28, 1970, in Oklahoma City, to Clyde Eugene BRAISER and Susan Alice (SAFFELL) BRAISER. He died on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his parents of home; one sister, Regina Lynn; one nephew; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Billy Joe "Snow" FIELDS, 70, of Marble City, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Stoke Smith Stomp Grounds northwest of Sallisaw, with Frankie Studie and Jackie Bush officiating. Burial was in Bush Cemetery northeast of Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 3, 1934, in Marble City, to Charley FIELDS and Maude BUSH. He died on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in Marble City. Mr. FIELDS married Nancy Lee LANGLEY on March 21, 1964, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife Nancy FIELDS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Gregg; two sons and daughters-in-law, L.S. and Treva, and Billy Jack and Patricia; five grandchildren; three sisters, Bonnie, Wanda and Betty; three brothers, Charley, Raymond and Levi Jr.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Squirrel FIELDS.

Norman “Sonny” McDONALD, 68, of Fort Smith died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, in a local hospital. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren with burial at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren. He is survived by a son, Rick; a sister, Ruth; a brother, Curtis; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Richard Dale McGEHEE, 46, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Ted Eppler officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 27, 1957, in Tulsa, to A.C. McGEHEE and Patsy (McGLOTHIN) McGEHEE. He died on Friday, Aug. 6, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Linda; two brothers, Don and Bob; and his parents of Sallisaw. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Funeral services for Eliza MEDRICK, 92, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Oak Cliff Baptist Church, 3701 South Gary, Fort Smith, with burial in Rose Lawn Cemetery following the service, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. She was born on July 17, 1912, in Greenwood, to Henry and Eva OLIVER. She died on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara and her husband Howard, and Roma and her husband Frank; four grandchildren; one sister, Margaret, and one sister-in-law, Dylis, and companion and caregiver, Rita. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Dan MEDRICK.

Funeral services for Dovie NANCE, 91, of Roland, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church, with Rev. Pastor James Jones officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 26, 1913, to Max McCLAIN and Maggie REYNOLDS. She died on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Waymon and his wife, Minne; four sisters, Virginia, Wanda Mae, Tressie and Geraldine; three brothers, Virgil, Willard, and Red; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel NANCE; one daughter, Edna Mae CARTER; one son, Daniel NANCE Jr.; one granddaughter, Joyce Marie CARTER and one great-grandson, Maurice CARTER.

Jon Eric PETERS, 36, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, in Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 18, 1968, in Fort Smith. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Shady Point Cemetery in Shady Point under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly; two daughters, Renee and Samantha; a son, Simon; his parents, the Rev. Bill and Florence PETERS; a sister, LaJeanna; and a brother, Jack.

Larry Edward RIGGS, 56, of Vian, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, in Tulsa. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.Mr. RIGGS was born Dec. 21, 1947, in Dover, Pa., to William "Bill" RIGGS and Margaret (KOPP) RIGGS. He married Linda ADAMS on Feb. 26, 1989, in Poteau. Mr. RIGGS is survived by his wife, Linda RIGGS of the home; one sister, Joan; one brother, David; five step-daughters, Karen, Kristi, Kathy, Karla and Kimberly "Bebo"; 14 grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bryson Xavier ROTRAMEL, an infant, of Vian, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on Aug. 18, 2004, in Sallisaw, to Josh ROTRAMEL and Tara Lynn SANDERS. He died on Aug. 19, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include two brothers, Joshua and Christopher; his parents; grandparents, Teresa TAYLOR, Charles SANDERS, Rebecca Lynn McCUTCHCEON and Philip Manson ROTRAMEL; great-grandparents, Robert TAYLOR and Gloria CALLIE and Evelyn SANDERS. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Charlie SANDERS.

Funeral services for Auda TAYLOR, 98, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Rick Robbins and Terrance "Terry" Thoe officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 13, 1906, in Stilwell to James Newton MATTOX and Cynthia Elizabeth McCALEB. She died on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan F. and her husband Joe, and Euphemia, and her husband Clifford; three sons, John "Famous", Richard and Cliff; 15 grandchildren, one of which she raised from birth as a daughter, Linda; 27 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifton "Red" TAYLOR; one daughter, Wynona YAKUBOSKY; one son, Quanah Ray TAYLOR; two sisters, Mary Lou EUBANKS and Clelius GOTT; and six brothers, Emmett, Ray, Woodrow, Ernest and Ollie MATTOX and C.J. GOTT.

Funeral services for Tommy Lee THOMAS, 39, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark., with burial in Huntington Cemetery in Huntington, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He died on Aug. 19, 2004, in Rainelle, W.V. Survivors include his mother, Sandra KENNEDY; his father and step-mother, Wendall and Evelyn THOMAS; grandmothers, Audie LEWIS, Susie HUNT, Katie STEPHENSON and Lottie CLARK; three sisters, Amanda, Teresa and Dawn; four brothers, Stephen and his wife Annita, Billy, Troy and Doyal; one aunt, Carolyn; four nieces and several cousins other relatives and friends, including Dottie and Phillip. He was preceded in death by one sister, Tracy Lynn THOMAS; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Hubert STEPHENSON.

Funeral services for Amy Kristine FROEHLICH THOMPSON, 39, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw, with burial in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 13, 1965, in Waukegan, Ill., to Clemence THOMPSON, and Mary (HIGHT) THOMPSON. She died on Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Christopher Jacob and Jesse Wade; one sister and brother-in-law, Libby and her husband Charles; one niece; one nephew; her parents; and special friend, Paul.

Funeral services for Leland Lloyd TONEY, 67, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in Brent Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 3, 1937, in Akins, to Percy TONEY and Maggie (CHRISTENBERRY) TONEY. Survivors include his wife, Dawn TONEY of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Amber and her husband Matthew; one son, John; one granddaughter; seven sisters and three brothers-in-law, Lorene, Ollice, Mildred, Nora Jean and her husband Wayne, Velma, Zelma and her husband Jerry, and Lois and her husband Wayne; two brothers, Boyd and his wife Bonnie, and John Wayne.

Funeral services for Terry C. HAMMONDS, 45, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church in Blackgum, with Rev. Gary Carey officiating. Burial is in Greenleaf Cemetery west of Tahlequah, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 13, 1959, in Haskell, to Varl HAMMONDS and Eva Mae Isbell HAMMONDS. He died on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004. He married Cathy Rae STOUT on Jan. 13, 1986 in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Rae HAMMONDS of the home; four daughters, Michelle, Therresa, Sherry and Terri; one honorary daughter, Terry; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce and Eva; two brothers, Delton and Coy. He was preceded in death by one brother, James HAMMONDS and two sisters, Elaine HAMMONDS and Brenda WEATHERS. .

Funeral services for Olen JILES, 83, of Vian, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at Maple Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 30, 1920, in Boynton, to Tilda JILES and Myrtle CROW. He died on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, in Vian. He married Sarah Agnes JILES on Sept. 8, 1982, in Santa Ana, Calif. She preceded him in death on Oct. 1, 2000. Survivors include three daughters, Sue, Diane and Treasa; two sons, Jerry and Ray; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Net; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Johnny JILES.

Graveside services for Sandra Elizabeth POLASEK, 45, of Falls City, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the W.C. Teague Family Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 29, 1958, in Clinton, to W.C. "Dub" TEAGUE and Wynona Fay SCHRECK TEAGUE. She died on Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, in Hobson, Texas. She married Thomas Michael "Mike" POLASEK on Dec. 18, 1976. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Jackie; three sons, Jason, Jake and Josh ; three grandchildren; her mother; six sisters, Mary, Judy, Debra, Shery, Rhonda and Abby; three brothers, Rock, Calvin and Clifton.

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