August 2005

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Funeral services for Betty HURLEY, 77, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HURLEY was born April 26, 1928, in Ravia, to Clifford William PITSON and Lena Louise (HOLCOMB) PITSON. She died Friday, July 29, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married J.C. HURLEY Nov. 7, 1945, in Pryor. Survivors include her husband, J.C. HURLEY of the home; three children, Louise and her husband Gary, and Joe, and Jimmy and his wife Mary; four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Joan Claudette MORRIS, 39, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Revs. Albert Adkerson and Ben Kirk officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MORRISs was born Dec. 7, 1965, in Stillwell, to Melvin McFARLAND and Margie (COALSTON) McFARLAND. She died Saturday, July 30, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jerry MORRIS July 7, 1997, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; one daughter, Sarah Jane; one son, Samuel Edward; seven sisters, Alice, Helen, Brenda, Gladys, Bertha, Ruby and Donita; three brothers, Clarence, Ernest and Don; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Cheryl SHROPSHIRE, 51, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Dwain Thompson officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SHROPSHIRE was born April 18, 1954, in Greeley, Colo., to Samuel DAVIDSON and Lois (CONDRY) DAVIDSON. She died Sunday, July 31, 2005, in Oklahoma City. She married Tommy SHROPSHIRE June 27, 1970, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Tommy of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Michael and Billy and Gina; two grandchildren; parents, Samuel and Lois DAVIDSON; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and A.C., and Meriel and James; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Vanda and Monte and Gina; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Eric SHROPSHIRE.

Graveside services for Addie Mae SIEMENS, 81, of Muldrow, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sappington Chapel Cemetery in Cowden under the direction of Bill Merritt Funeral Service of Bethany. Mrs. SIEMENS was born March 13, 1924, in Washita County, to Harry and Bettie BRENCE. She died Thursday, July 28, 2005, in Muldrow. She married Lavern Ray SIEMENS Sept. 27, 1941. He preceded her in death on June 30, 1998. Survivors include two sons, Eddie Ray and wife Jeannie, and William Ellis (Bill) and wife Edith; one brother, Sam ; one sister, Ruby Nell and husband Hugh (J.R.); six grandchildren; and eight, great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Lavern; one daughter, Peggy Jean; parents; one grandson, Trenton Lee SIEMENS, and one sister, Mildred Faye BYNUM.

Graveside services for Raymond Earl STEALER, 60, of Wabeno, Wis., were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City with Rev. Charlie Shell officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STEALER was born June 17, 1945, in Bunch, to William STEALER and Samantha BIRD. He died Friday, July 29, 2005, in Rhinelander, Wis. Mr. STEALER was a carpenter and surveyor for the Potawatomi Tribe. Survivors include three daughters, Cheryl, Catherine and Rona; two sons, Chandler and Carlton; seven grandchildren; five sisters, Galelia, Ruby, Wanda, Allene and Irene; and one brother, Mac Bird.

Funeral services for Wilma WHISENHUNT, 82, of Muldrow, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Riverview Fellowship in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Kevin Johnson officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WHISENHUNT was born July 10, 1923, in Liberty, to Millard MONTGOMERY and Parlee Grace. She died Friday, July 29, 2005, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Helen and husband Larry; one son, Jerry, Sr. and wife Debra; 11 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy and two sons, John WHISENHUNT and Lee Ray WHISENHUNT.

Graveside services for Betty CANTRELL, 57, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw with Rev. Mike Finley officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CANTRELL was born Dec. 25, 1947, in Henryetta, to Buster ISHCOMER and Nina (SKAGGS) ISHCOMER. She died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Ernest CANTRELL Dec. 31, 1980, in Gainsville, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Ernest of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Dennis; two granddaughters; two sisters, Joan and Carolyn; two brothers, Robert and Jerry Wayne; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Lee ISHCOMBER.

Graveside services for Laura Jean GRIMMETT, 64, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Redbird Smith Cemetery north of Vian with Rev. Loren Wilson officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GRIMMETT was born May 25, 1941, in Sisseton, S.D., to Theodore Al WILSON and Edith (WALKER) WILSON. She died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, in Tulsa. She married Turner GRIMMETT Nov. 2, 1962, in Pecos, Texas. Survivors include her husband of the home; five daughters, Diane Lynn, Donna Arlene, Devona Faye, Debra Rene and Mona ; one son, Darren Allen; 19 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; parents, Ted and Edith WILSON; four sisters, Patricia, Theodora, Barbara and Delaine; and two brothers, Patrick and Loren. She was preceded in death by one son, Dewayne GRIMMETT, two brothers, Theodore WILSON, Jr. and Gerald WILSON and one sister, Geraldine WILSON.

Graveside services for Betty SKELTON MOODY ATTERBERRY, 63, of Stilwell, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro with Rev. Eddie Blankenship officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. ATTERBERRY was born Aug. 9, 1941, in Stoney Point, to Bill SKELTON and Mildred GOFF. She died Aug. 5, 2005, in Stilwell. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy and Lucretia Gail; five sons, David Neal, Glen Allen, George William, Gary Don and Kenneth Wayne; one brother, Jimmy; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Jesse McFARLAND and half-brother, Bobby HOGUE.

Graveside services for Pearl CRADDUCK BURKHART, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., with Rev. Terry Shuey officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BURKHART was born April 23, 1919, to Joe DOTSON and Laura (BAKER) DOTSON. She died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Edison CRADDUCK Oct. 19, 1934, in Ada. Survivors include one daughter, Joanne; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; one niece; three great nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband and one great-grandchild, Kenzie DOWNS.

Funeral services for Larry CHEATER, 33, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the House of Praise Church in Marble City with Revs. Clifton Pettit and Jerry Cheater officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery north of Marble City, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CHEATER was born Aug. 10, 1971, to Larry BOLIN and Lorene CHEATER. He died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005, in Sallisaw. Mr. CHEATER was a factory worker. Survivors include his wife, Elrita BEAVER of the home; one daughter, Danielle, one step-daughter, Bunny; one step-son, Preston; two sisters, Betty Lou and husband David, Georgia and husband Milton; one brother, Jeffery Don and wife Janice; parents, Lorene ROBERTS and Larry BOLIN; four nieces; and three nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dave and Fannie CHEATER.

Funeral services for Flossie D. COWAN, 68, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with Rev. Floyd Collins officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. COWAN was born March 11, 1937, in Vian, to Clyde and Alma (WOOD) QUALLS. She died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include her children, Stanley and Janice, Jonathan and Shirley and Chris; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Marie; one sister and brother-in-law, Dora and Orville; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

John H. DAVIS, 71, of Sallisaw, was born Sept. 19, 1933, in Brooken, to William Drew DAVIS and Ollie Myrtle (McCLENAHAN) DAVIS. He died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, in Muskogee. He married Patricia Ann HENSLEY May 30, 1957, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; two daughters, Jennie and Teri; one son, John W.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jesse and Jack; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

David Harold DeGOLIER, 60, of Gans was born Dec. 10, 1944, in Bradford, Pa., to Roy DeGOLIER and Mildred DeGOLIER. He died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Rosa L. McCANN of the home; two daughters, Kimberly and husband Gordy, Penny and husband Clinton; one son, Johnny and wife Dot; three brothers, Richard, Marvin and Ronald; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marlene DeGOLIER

Memorial services for Elden A. EKBERG, 79, of Uncasville, Conn., is being held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the St. Ann's Church in Lyme, Conn. Mr. EKBERG was born in Bridgepoint, Neb. to Gustalf and Esther EKBERG. He died Friday, Aug. 5, 2005, in Norwich, Conn. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth (BROWN) EKBERG of Uncasville; children, Jan, and John; one sister, Fauneal; one brother, Ethan; grandchildren..

Graveside services for Nelson ELMORE, 87, of Huntington, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Huntington Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. ELMORE died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, in Heavener. Survivors include one son, Doug; one brother, Joe and wife Eula; two sisters, Marie and Mildred; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margurite ELMORE, one son, Toney ELMORE and one granddaughter, DeAndra ELMORE.

Graveside services for Robert Ray LAWSON, 38, of Muskogee, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah with Rev. Kenneth Bynum officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LAWSON was born June 11, 1967, in Muskogee, to James LAWSON and Patricia (ROSE) LAWSON. He died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Heather and Brittany; one son, Chad; father and step-mother, James and Juanita LAWSON; one brother, James, Jr.; two nieces; one nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ila Raye MALONE, 52, of Vian, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Fairmont Cemetery in Follett, Texas under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MALONE was born Jan 7, 1953, in Beaver, to Ray WILLIAMS and Ila (BROWN) WILLIAMS. She died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Harold MALONE May 23, 1973, in Miami. Survivors include her husband, Harold of the home; one sister, Rayla; one brother, Royce; and one nephew.

Graveside services for Robert E. TAYLOR, 97, of Vian, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Box Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TAYLOR was born Feb. 21, 1908, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Ed TAYLOR and Maud (ANTHONY) TAYLOR. He died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, in Vian. He married Cleo REED Feb. 22, 1988, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Cleo of the home; and one niece and several cousins and other relatives and friends including several step-children, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Josiah BLAIR ., 9, of Chelsea, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Chelsea United Pentecostal Church. Burial was in Chelsea Cemetery, under the direction of Chelsea Funeral Home and Crematory. Josiah was born July 29, 1996, in Chelsea, to John and Brandy BLAIR. He died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, in Chelsea. Survivors include his parents; siblings, Madelyn and Nicolas; grandparents, Jake and Doris BLAIR and Henry and Gail HARRIS; great-grandparents, Connie and Marie CUPP, Ora HARRIS, and Oleta GOFF; Uncles, Kenneth and Anna, Roy and Jeanette, Don and Rosa, Chris, Raymon and Tracy, Jeff, and Joe and Tiffany; aunts, Rebekah, Rachel and Eddie, and Kasey and Matt; and many other friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Anna Mae BLAIR.

Funeral services for Willie James BRIGGS, Jr., 85 of Vian, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Vian with Revs. Mac Jackson and T.D. Drew officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BRIGGS, Jr. was born Oct. 8, 1919, in Morrillton, Ark., to Willie BRIGGS, Sr. and Benetta (ROYAL) BRIGGS. He died Wednesday, August 10, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Joanna (WRIGHT) BRIGGS; one daughter, Helen; three sons, Llewellyn, Robert and Willie Ray; 50 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Geraldine, Martha, Amy Lee, and Bernice; two brothers, L.V. and Ripple; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ollie Mae FINNEY and brother, Nathaniel BRIGGS.

Funeral services for Anthony COX, 44, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Jerry Copeland and Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Cox was born Sept. 2, 1960, in Fort Smith, to Garland COX and Eula Louise (TOMLIN) COX. He died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Luke; mother, Louise COX; three sisters, Phyllis, Angela and Betty; one brother, Charles; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary JoAnna WILTSHIRE HIXSON, 84, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow, with the Revs. Carl Fugett and Wayne Strang officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow. Mrs. Hixon was born on Jan. 1, 1921 in Muldrow to Duke WILTSHIRE and Wenona (JACOBS) WILTSHIRE. She died on Wednesday, Aug. 10 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Dave HIXSON on Dec. 13, 1938 in Muldrow. He preceded her in death in 1963. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Frances, and Judy and Jack, Lynda and Bill, and Mary and Bill Ed; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerry and Essie, and Kenny; 25 grandchildren and spouses; 47 great-grandchildren and spouses; one great-great grandchild; one sister, Ida Jane (Tiny); and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Gerald "Bubba" WILTSHIRE.

Funeral services for Bobby HUNTER, 69, of Villonia, Ark., formerly of Uniontown, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Uniontown Baptist Church. Burial is in Uniontown Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. HUNTER died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, in Conway, Ark. Survivors include six daughters, Debbie, Melissa, Bobbie, Amanda, Amber, and Rachel; two sons, Henry and Robert; five sisters, Fannie, Altha, Martha, Gail and Dorothy; thirteen grandchildren; and two brothers, Ralph and Jimmy.

Funeral services for Ronnie Gene KIGER, 70, of Panama, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Panama First Assembly of God Church in Panama with Revs. Pete Butler and Brian Smith officiating. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery in Panama, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. KIGER was born Sept. 26, 1934, in Panama, to P.I and Madge Marie (BRASHEARS) KIGER. He died Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Lundy and Jody; one grandson; three brothers, Bennie, Joe and Davey; one sister, Sue; one aunt, Margaret; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Lela "Sue" LEIGH, 58, of Tulsa, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw with Rev. Rhonda Harvey officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LEIGH was born Oct. 1, 1946, in Sallisaw, to Austin Millard LEIGH and Beulah Lorene (SCOTT) LEIGH. She died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Randy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Kristal, and Rodney and Keeta; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Debbie; and one brother, Don. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Gary and Qunion LEIGH.

Funeral services for Mary Louvenia MAYES, 100, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in the McCoy-Ford Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Shipman Funeral Home and Crematory of Wagoner. Mrs. MAYES was born Nov. 16, 1904, in Adair Colony, Indian Territory, now known as Sallisaw, to Mose Fry SANDERS and Jessie Alice (ADAIR) SANDERS. She died Thursday, August 11, 2005, in Overland Park, Kan. Survivors include one son, John Ed; one daughter, Doris "Pat" and husband Walter; one half-sister, Cynthia; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, realtives and close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Vernon H. MAYES, daughter, Betty Jo (MAYES) FEARS, three half-brothers, Roy, Mose and Corrigan SANDERS and one half-sister Ada SANDERS.

Funeral services for Alta F. POOL, 62, of Gans, were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Faith Miracle Revival Center in Poteau with Revs. Bill Kranch and Judy Roach officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery near Gans, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral home of Poteau. Mrs. POOL was born May 12, 1943, to Finis and Opal (HARGRAVE) HOLDER of Bakersfield, Calif. She died Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Garner POOL Sept. 23, 1960. Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Garner of the home; two sons, Shannon, and Therran and wife Belinda; one daughter, Kenna and husband Brent; two god daughters, Kathy and Cindy; two sisters, Joy and Hope; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many friends, family and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Gay GREGG.

Funeral services for Cassie HAAG, 33, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Roland Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. HAAG was born April 17, 1972, in Fort Smith, to Raymond Edward GREGORY and Brenda Kay (McGUIRE) GREGORY. She died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Fred of the home; four daughters, Allysa, Amber, Christian and Jordan; two sons, Cody and Billy; her mother, Brenda GREGORY and her companion Patricia; her father, Raymond GREGORY; one sister, Bridget; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Billy Ray HOLT, 60, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Revs. Charles Phillips and Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Holt was born Nov. 27, 1944, in Muldrow, to Loyd Haskell HOLT, Sr. and Leola Mae (FARMER) HOLT. He died Aug. 13, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include one son and daugter-in-law, Rodney and Kerry; two grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jane and Paul, and Elaine and Ronnie; and one brother, and sister-in-law, Buddy and Pam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Leola HOLT and one sister, Mary Ann HOLT.

Graveside services for Albert Allen PHILLIPS, 65, of Gore, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Tom Girty Cemetery south of Webbers Falls with Rev. Don Chaffin officiating under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. PHILLIPS was born July 6, 1940, in Vian, to Albert "Bill" PHILLIPS and Mattie Willodean (HENDRIX) FORD. He died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, in Gore. Survivors include his children, Sonja, Tamara and Ralph; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jack W. SPARKS, 88, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Royce Martin officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPARKS was born Nov. 25, 1916, in Stroud, to Noah Wilford SPARKS, Sr. and Effie Amelia (SLATER) SPARKS. He died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Loyaluia and Linvelle; one brother and sister-in-law, Noah Jr. and Eva; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Nettie BRACKETT, Wilma MONTOYA and Meldona SKAGGS and one brother, Woody SPARKS.

Funeral services for Charles Floyd DUGGER, 71, of Henryetta, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Pitman officiating. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery in Okmulgee, under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home of Henryetta. Mr. DUGGER was born Oct. 6, 1933, in Hitchita, to Dora and Merlvin Castleman. He died Monday, Aug. 15, 2005, in Okmulgee. He married Jean TIDWELL April 16, 2003, in Okmulgee. Survivors include his wife, Jean DUGGER of the home; six sons, Phillip, Charles and wife Teressa, Herbert, Mark and wife Glenda, and J.D, Steven and wife Darla; two daughters, Barbara and Renea; one step-son, Joe; one step-daughter, Brenda; 21 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his second wife Lillian DUGGER.

Funeral services for Ann WILLIAMS CASSADY, 91, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Joe Slater officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CASSADY was born Aug. 24, 1913, in Sallisaw, to Sam WILLIAMS and Maria (SMITH) WILLIAMS. She died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Calvin CASSADY, Sr. Jan. 30, 1932, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death March 21, 1989, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Calvin, Jr.; two grandsons, Tom and Calvin, IV ; five great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and several cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services for O.W. "Dub" EFURD, 68, of Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Olivet Baptist Church in Honolulu. A private family viewing service was held on Friday, Aug. 12. Dr. Efurd was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Fort Smith, Ark., to O.W. EFURD, Sr. and Verlon (McALISTER) EFURD. He died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, in Wahiawa, Hawaii. Survivors include his wife, the former Grace AGENA of Mililani; son Steve and wife Nikki; one daughter, Laura; one brother, Wayne and sister Mildred ; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Glen "Buddy" EFURD.

Funeral services for Roy E. HENRY, 78, of Gore, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Revs. Kurt Henry and Don Chaffin officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. HENRY was born July 6, 1926, in Gore, to Edgar Oscar HENRY and Nettie (RUNYON) Henry. He died Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2005, in Muskogee. He married Avis Lee ALLENBAUGH June 9, 1948, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Avis of the home; one daughter, Sharon; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Suzie, and Kurt and Robin; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Norma Jean and Doc, Martha and Mitchell; one brother, James; and one sister-in-law, Irene. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, J.E., Oscar, Carl and Bob and one sister, Mary RICHARDSON.

Funeral services for Andrew R. "Bill" JONES, III, 71, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church with Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JONES was born Jan. 26, 1934, in Vian, to Andrew Robert JONES, II and Willie Katherine SWON. He died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, in Vian. He married Pauline Mae ROBERTSON June 17, 1955, in Blackgum. Survivors include his wife, Pauline of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Mike, and Dawn and Aaron; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Jocelyn; two grandchildren; one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Threasa and Mike; two step-sons and step-daughters-in-law, Mike and Kelli, and Timothy and Susan; 14 step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and several other cousins and relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Howard Ray McCALLISTER, II, 50, of Sallisaw, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McCALLISTER was born March 16, 1955, in Denison, Texas, to Howard Ray McCALLISTER and Wirtley A. (MEADOWS) McCALLISTER BORTLES. He died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Jamie Loyeen HALL Jan. 28, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Jamie, of the home; mother and step-father, Wirtley and Dean BORTLES; three step-daughters, Janell and her husband, George, Michele and her husband, Isaac, and Jackie; two step-sons, James and Danny; four step-grandchildren; and several sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Ray McCALLISTER and one brother, Robert Wesley LUCAS.

Cremation for Nora Odella STAMPER, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark. was under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. STAMPER died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Judy MacMILLAN of Sallisaw; one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack STAMPER.

Funeral services for Sadie COLLINS, 73, of Vian, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Vian Assembly of God Church in Vian with Revs. John Barnes and Reggie Kelley officiating. Burial is in McEver Family Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COLLINS was born April 23, 1932, in Vian, to Bud DYKES and Maggie Vann BUSH. She died Thursday, August 25, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include her husband of fifty years, Glenn COLLINS of the home; two daughter, Beth and Marilyn; three sons, Mike, Mark and Neal; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lorene; one brother, William Church; one son-in-law, Maynord; and one sister-in-law, Yvonne. She was preceded in death by one son, Clayton "Skeeter" McEVER, one daughter, Linda KELLY, one sister, Anna Mae SELF, four brothers, Simon and Sam Bush, Levi VANN and Raymond WEBSTER.

Funeral services for Kylee Faith GRIMMETT, 2, of Bunch, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery north of Marble City, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. GRIMMETT was born Nov. 5, 2002, in Tahlequah, to Roy GRIMMETT and Leanne FLUTE. She died Tuesday, Aug 23, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include her parents, Roy GRIMMETT and Leanne FLUTE of the home; two half-sisters, Rylee and Tishina; two brothers, Winterhawk Koby and Charlie Hawk; one half-brother, Caleb; maternal grandparents, Rosie FLUTE and Calvin CHRISTIE; paternal grandparents, Roy and Inola GRIMMETT; great-grandparents, Charlie and Leona FLUTE; special aunt, Georgia; one uncle, Kenny; and several other aunts and uncles and lots of friends. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Alex SOAP and Puna DUNCAN SOAP.

Funeral services for Mattie Bowens SWANGER, 104, of Vian, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SWANGER was born May 4, 1901, in Bentley, Miss., to John BOWENS and Betty Ann. She died Thursday, Aug. 25, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Frank; one son, Edward Earl; 25 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, John and Betty BOWENS, one daughter, Edna PEEK and two sons, William Nichols and Melvin NICHOLS, five sisters and two brothers.

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