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Graveside services for Alyssa Faye ALLEN, an infant, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Wayne Hall officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 30, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Rodney Dean ALLEN and Amy Faye (GOLLIHAR) ALLEN. She died Monday, July 30, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her parents, of the home; one sister, Alexandra; maternal grandparents, Darrel and Karen RUSSELL; paternal grandparents, Rodney and Linda; three aunts, Amber, Jamy and Tina; and four uncles, Brent, Derek, Clifton and Jason.

Funeral services for Harold Dale "Bud" ASBILL, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland and Jackie Rogers officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ASBILL was born Feb. 4, 1937, in Northview community, to Dallas Clayton ASBILL and Ruby Elizabeth (JORDAN) ASBILL. He died Friday, July 27, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Laveda Mae WATTS, March 2, 1957, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Laveda ASBILL of the home; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Angela and David, and Lisa and Howard; one son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Joellen; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Gerald, Sonny, Bo and Doug and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Evelyn Marie BRYANT, 78, of Eufaula, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Leon Wright officiating. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BRYANT was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Greasy Bottom, Ark., to William "Bill" BELL and Cora (DAYBERRY) BELL. She died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Tulsa. She married Charley BRYANT, Jr. in 1970. Survivors include her son, Terry; one granddaugter; one brother, Junior; three step-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters and a brother.

Funeral services for Frances Nadine BUTTON, 73, of Tulsa, will be held 3 p.m. Friday at the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow with Rev. David Wiens officiating. Burial will be in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Floral Haven Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. Mrs. BUTTON was born Sept. 26, 1933, in Booneville, Ark., to John Fredrick FLOYD and Rose Lee BUTTON. She died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Tulsa. Survivors include her children, Sue and her husband, Jim, Regina and her husband, Joe, Cheri and her husband, Ervin, John, and Ken and his wife, Denise, and David; sisters, Betty, Freda and Linda; and one brother, John.

Funeral services for Boyce FINE, 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Mr. Royce Martin and Bil Fine officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FINE was born Nov. 29, 1925, in Sallisaw, to Hubert FINE and Edith (DREWERY) FINE. He died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Michael; two brothers, Paul and Bill; three grandchildren.; and his companion of ten years Peggy.

Graveside services for John Walden HANCOCK, 84, of Manteo, N.C., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Midgett Cemetery in Manteo, under the direction of Twiford's Colony Chapel of Manteo. Mr. HANCOCK was born Sept. 13, 1922, in Okmulgee, to Walden Wood HANCOCK and Alice (ALLRED) HANCOCK. He died Friday, July 27, 2007, in Britthaven Outer Banks. Survivors include three children, Tamalie, Robert B. and Barry W.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Vera JENSEN HANCOCK, son, J. Wally HANCOCK, twin sons, Frank and David HANCOCK and one grandson, Eli JEREMIAH HANCOCK.

Graveside services for George E. HARRISON, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Haskell Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Al Ruckman officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARRISON was born April 6, 1933, in Bald Hill, to Thomas HARRISON and Effie Josephine (SIDEBOTTOM) HARRISON. He died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Rachel and her husband, Steve; one son, Danny and his wife, Mandi; six grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Cartha, one sister, Betty HARRIS and two brothers, Jim and Ed HARRISON.

Arthur W. JORDAN, 69, of Sallisaw, died on Sunday, July 29, 2007, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JORDAN was born March 19, 1938, in Texarkanna, Texas, to Arthur Willis JORDAN and Evelyn (MARTIN) JORDAN. He married Cheryl SCOTT, Aug. 27, 1989, in Honey Grove, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl of the home; two sons, Travis Ray and Scotty Ray; one half-brother, Bobby; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Holly Louise KEITH, 33, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Cremation will be under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. KEITH was born Dec. 15, 1973, in Fort Smith, to James KEITH and Regina KEITH. She died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her parents, James KEITH and Regina KEITH; one sister, Dawn; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Loyd and Grace GILBERT.

Joshua Earon McCOY, 27, died July 22, 2007, as the result of an automobile accident in Seguin, Texas. A memorial service for Mr. McCOY will be held in Gore at a date to be announced later by his family. Mr. McCOY was born on July 9, 1980, to James E. Jr. and Stephanie TRAMMELL McCOY of Gore. On May 31, 2000, he married April JOBE. Survivors include his girlfriend, Amber; the mother of his children, April McCOY; and his children, Kerrigan and Cooper; his father, James E. McCOY Jr., his grandfather, James McCOY, and his brother, Justin and his wife, Donna; his mother and step-father, Stephanie and Dusty THOMPSON, and a grandmother, Dixie TRAMMELL; his aunt and uncle, Linda and Johnny; Mr. McCOY was proceeded in death by his grandmother, Ruby McCOY and a grandfather, Ivan TRAMMELL. Arrangements are being handled by Goetz Funeral Home of Seguin. Mr. McCOY will be buried beside his grandmother at the McCoy Family Cemetery in Gore.

Funeral services for Johnny Ray MOSS, 62, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Star Cemetery in Cowlington, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MOSS was born Aug. 25, 1944, in Rye Hill, Ark., to Elmer MOSS and Evelyn (ARNSTEAD) MOSS. He died Saturday, July 28, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Juanita MUSTIN, Sept. 1, 1965, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of the home; three daughters, Tammy and April and Johnnie; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Marlene, Louise and Nedra; seven brothers, Raymond, Floyd, Paul, John, Jerry, Kenny and James; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Janeann MOSS.

Graveside services for Jerry Mack THORNTON, 65, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the White Cemetery in Gore with Rev. Garner Garrison officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. THORNTON was born March 14, 1942, in Braggs, to Herman Edward THORNTON and Ocey Marie (BELL) THORNTON. He died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Gore. He married Joyce MICKELS in 1963. Survivors include his wife, Joyce THORNTON of the home; son, Bryan and his wife, Shelly; granddaughter; brothers, Bill and his wife, Joyce, Buck and his wife, Janet, Roy Lee and Patsy; sisters, Myrtle and her husband, Frank, Imajean, Peggy and Brenda. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Johnny THORNTON.

Graveside services for Homer WILSON, 70, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Dripping Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. WILSON died Thursday, July 26, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Melissa and Wanda; one son, J.J.; three sisters, Lorene, Bernice and Mary; seven grandchildren; and lifelong friend, Virginia.

Funeral services for Eric Lynden BARROW, 31, of Canton, Miss., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Breeland Funeral Home Chapel in Canton, under the direction of Breeland Funeral Home of Canton, Miss. Mr. BARROW died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in Canton. Survivors include his parents, Leslie BARROW and Nancy (STAAB) BARROW; paternal grandmother, Sybil UPCHURCH; and maternal grandmother, Mamie STAAB. He was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie BARROW, Jr.

Memorial services for Marilyn Kay BENNETT, 60, of Arkoma, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. BENNETT died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in Arkoma. Survivors include her husband, Alan BENNETT of the home; one son, Rick; step-son, Alan; step-daughter, Jennifer; sister, Joyce; brother, Harold; two grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her brother, Leslie "Buster" KING.

Funeral services for Wadie Richard BRUTON, 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Tommy Ballard and Bro. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BRUTON was born July 17, 1921, in Drakes Prairie, to Walter C. BRUTON and Grace (ADAMS) BRUTON. He died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Christine E. BRUTON, Feb. 24, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death, Sept. 26, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sisters, Ila, Margaret and Jessie Mae; one brother, Joe; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one son, Jere Wade BRUTON, his parents, one sister, Lucille DORITY and one brother, Jess Calvin BRUTON.

Funeral services for Amber N. MANN, 33, of Porum, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Emmanuel Family Worship Center with Rev. Carolyn Ricker officiating. Burial was in South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MANN was born May 16, 1974, in Tulsa, to Richard COPPIN and Linda (CRUM) DYE. She died Monday, July 30, 2007, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Chris MANN of the home; one daughter, Montana Rain; one son, Zayne; mother and step-father, Linda and Rick DYE; maternal grandparents, Lee and Ima CRUM; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Beatrice PLANK, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Revs. Marlin Douthit and Bill Adcock officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. PLANK was born May 4, 1924, in Scranton, Ark., to Steve Edgar TAYLOR and Maggie Lenora (LOWERY) TAYLOR. She died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Alfred PLANK, on Sept. 28, 1941, in Moffett. He preceded her in death, Dec. 29, 2001 in Muldrow. Survivors include three daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda and Jerry, Elaine and Melvin, and Alice and Danny; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jackie; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ina, Cora, Patsy and Kay; one brother, Samuel; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Stella SMITH and one son, Jerry PLANK.

Graveside services for Herman STAMPS, 77, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. STAMPS was born Dec. 16, 1929, in Muldrow, to Samuel Lee STAMPS and Bessie Mae (BEARCE) STAMPS. He died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four brothers, Fred, Ted, Donald Ray and Tommy D.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother, Thurman and brother, Leon, four sisters, Edna Mae WEAVEL, Lorene ENGLISH, Lew ENGLISH and Billy Lee O'NEAL.

Funeral services for Matthew Thomas ALBERTSON, 19, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, south of Muldrow, with Revs. Duane Moore and Rick Roach officiating. Burial will be in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ALBERTSON was born Sept. 30, 1987, in Sallisaw, to Mark Wade ALBERTSON and Lisa Renee (MATHIS) DEAN. He died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Lisa and Robert DEAN; father and step-mother, Mark and Sandra; one brother, Marcus; one step-sister, Tiffany; two step-brothers, Robert III and Travis; maternal grandmother, Billye MATHIS; paternal grandmother, Reba ALBERTSON; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mitchell BOLIN, Sr., 92, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Marble City Cemetery Gazebo with Rev. Clifton Pettit and Judy Bolin officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BOLIN was born Nov. 12, 1914, in Evening Shade, to William BOLIN, Sr. and Sadie (ROSS) BOLIN. He died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Vian. He married Mattie Nell Dougherty, June 28, 1937, in Sequoyah County. She preceded him in death, Dec. 20, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Alice; two sons, Mitchell, Jr. and Ramon; one brother, Richard; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one son, Damon BOLIN, two sisters, Nannie WALKINGSTICK and Bertie CLARK and two brothers, George BOLIN and William "Bill" BOLIN.

Funeral services for Tina Faye EDWARDS, 39, of Heavener, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Randy Cauthron officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. EDWARDS was born Jan. 29, 1968, in Fort Smith, Ark., to James DUKE and Helen DUKE. She died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Broken Bow. Survivors include her husband, Lorne Daniel EDWARDS of the home; mother, Helen DUKE; brother, Larry; two sisters, Donna and Angela; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, James DUKE and one sister, Cynthia Ann DUKE.

Ray "Teddy" EUBANKS, 60, who served as Sequoyah County Sheriff from January 1993 to Nov 12, 1996, died Sunday, Aug 5, 2007, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial will be at Roland Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr. EUBANKS was born on Jan 2, 1947, to Albert Burnett EUBANKS and Viola Ann CORBIT EUBANKS, in Fort Smith. Mr. EUBANKS is survived by two daughters, Angela and her husband Chuck, and Tatum and her companion, Jerry; three sons, Shannon and his wife Rhonda, Stacey and his wife Shawnna, and Shelby; two sisters, Pat and her husband, Grady, and Peggy; 17 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parent, a sister, Anna SHELTON, and a brother, Albert EUBANKS.

Graveside services for Donald J. FINK, 68, of Gore, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Box Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FINK was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Gore, to Jessie Earl FINK, Sr. and Edith (SAXON) FINK. He died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, in Gore. Survivors include one sister, Doris; two brothers, Jack and Jess; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Lorene SHIPLEY, Melba Jo BRIGHT, Opah Colleen DRISKILL and Edith Sue McCLELLAND; and two brothers, Arthur Kendall FINK and Jack L. FINK.

Graveside services for David Allen FOLSOM, 73, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Milton Cemetery in Bokoshe, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FOLSOM was born March 19, 1934, in Milton, to Albert Pike FOLSOM and Myrtle Zola (GOFORTH) FOLSOM. He died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl and Katherine; one son, David Douglas Allen; one brother, Arthur Wayne; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Albert William FOLSOM of Wister.

Funeral services for Norma Jean FREEMAN, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Randy Freeman and Leon Stain officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FREEMAN was born Aug. 23, 1934, in Tulsa, to Joseph Lee CALDWELL and Estell (LARRACINA) CALDWELL. She died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, L.C. of the home; two daughters, Pamela and Lori; three sons, Gordon, Randy and Michael; one sister, Rachel; one brother, Elmer; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Troy H. FULLBRIGHT, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Mike Taylor officiating Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FULLBRIGHT was born Oct. 1, 1939, in Sloans Chapel community, to David FULLBRIGHT and Lois (RANDOLPH) FULLBRIGHT. He died Tuesday, July 31, 2007, in Tulsa. Survivors include one son, Scott; two granddaughters; one grandson; one great-grandson; one daughter-in-law, Regina; parents, David and Lois FULLBRIGHT; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, twin, Roy, Alfred and Janelle, Billy and Judy, and Dennis and Rita; one niece; and two nephews.

Funeral services for Seth Michael HAYDEN, 25, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. HAYDEN was born Nov. 5, 1981, in Fort Smith, to Terry Michael HAYDEN and Michele Denise WHITE TRAWICK. He died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Amanda WASHBURN HAYDEN of the home; mother and step-father, Michele and Paul TRAWICK; father and step-mother, Terry and Audra HAYDEN; one sister, Heather; two brothers, Shawn and Heath; maternal grandmother, Mary WHITE; paternal grandparents, Rodney and Lula HAYDEN; step-grandparents, Kenneth and Connie THOMPSON, Bob and Pat MYERS, and Charles and Nadine TRAWICK; and mother-in-law, Shirley WASHBURN. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Galen WHITE.

Graveside services for Fern Ruth HODGES, 72, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gans Cemetery with Rev. Charles Sonny Sparkman officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HODGES was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Willow Springs, Mo., to Fred KELLEY and Edith (HILL) KELLEY. She died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Gans. She married James Edward HODGES, May 30, 1953, in Wichita, Kan. He preceded her in death, March 1, 1989, in Muskogee. Survivors include five daughters, Becky, Janie, Ruth, Ruby and Nadine; six sons, Dwight, David, Olen, Donald, Fred and Tommy; six sisters; two brothers; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and five brothers.

Graveside services for Mike HUTCHINSON, 55, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Garden of Memories in Vian with Rev. T.D. Drew officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HUTCHINSON was born Jan. 6, 1952, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Robert HUTCHINSON and Wilda (HOLLAND) HUTCHINSON. He died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Tiffany and Amber; two sons, Steven and Michael, Jr.; three sisters, Rose, Sheila and Tonya; two brothers, Ron and Herbert; father; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, one infant son and one brother, Robbie HUTCHINSON.

Graveside services for Dean RODGERS, 60, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. David Morley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RODGERS was born Nov. 3, 1946, in Sapulpa, to Louis S. RODGERS and Georgia L. (AARON) RODGERS. He died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Judy LOCKHART, June 17, 1966, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Judy of the home; one daughter, Lee Ann; one son, Shayne; three grandchildren; mother; one sister, Dianna; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends including his uncle Glenn Wayne. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Jerry RODGERS, one sister, Brenda WOOLVERTON, and his grandparents, Rev. L.S. "Dick" and Ethel RODGERS, and William and Florence AARON.

Funeral services for Abram "J.R." RODRIGUEZ, 33, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Journey Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery in the Central community, near Sallisaw, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. RODRIGUEZ was born Sept. 25, 1973, in La Mesa, Calif., to Abram RODRIGUEZ, Sr. and Shirley JONES. He died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca of the home; one daughter, Kayla; one son, Jacob; father; mother; and one aunt, Christi.

Graveside services for Leoda Parchman TALKINGTON, 96, were held, Monday in Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home of Beebe, Ark. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lavaca United Methodist Church. Mrs. TALKINGTON died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2007. Survivors include one son, Talmadge and his wife, Donna; one daughter-in-law, Alyene and her husband, D. O.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two sons, George TALKINGTON and Dixon GAY, and two brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services for William Eugene WALKER, Sr., 66, of Pocola, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola with Rev. Richard Maness officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mr. WALKER was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ernest and Marie (YARBERRO) WALKER. He died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; two children, William, Jr. and Teresa; four grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy and Hazel; six brothers, Donald, Carol, Charles, Marvin, and Raymond and Randy; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Norman WALKER.

Funeral services for Carlie DREW, 83, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Vian with Rev. T.D. Drew officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DREW was born April 15, 1924, in Vian, to Jesse DREW and Helen (THOMPSON) DREW. He died Monday, July 30, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Jesse and Irene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Grover and Willie DREW and three sisters, Rosa Lee HOLMES, Augrel LEE and Theodonia GAINES.

Graveside services for Celedonio Jess GONZALES, 70, of Mountainburg, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mr. GONZALES was born June 8, 1937, in Sana Rosa, Texas, to Forenzia and Mercedes (CARTINEX) GONZALES. He died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Cindy; one step-daughter, Brenda; one step-son, Randy; four sisters, Janie, Tommy, Evelyn and Stella; one brother, Pete; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary WALKER.

Funeral services for C.A. ADAMS, 84, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with Revs. Robert Adams, Ron Butler, Lloyd Winkle and Charles Capps officiating. Burial is in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. ADAMS was born July 21, 1923, in McCurtain, to Frank Cheetum ADAMS and Saphronia Louellen (BLEDSOE) ADAMS. He died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, in Gore. He married Arline Clay, Oct. 11, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Arline ADAMS of the home; children, Floyd and Karen, Robert and Angie, Phil and Barbara, and Tabitha and Kyle; one sister, Pearlie; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Debra HENRY and seven brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Sheldon "Sweed" JAHNIG, 83, of Fayetteville, N.C., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Steve Spyres officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JAHNIG was born March 14, 1924, in Marshall County, S.D., to Alfred Martin JAHNIG and Honora (STILES) JAHNIG. He died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, in Fayetteville. He married Fannie Kay "Skip" JAHNIG, June 14, 1972, in Carson City, Nev. She preceded him in death, Dec. 12, 2001 in Fayetteville. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Sharrie HOUCHEN; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Shirley; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for David Clinton JONES, 50, of Fort Smith, Ark, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial, with full military honors, was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. JONES was born June 17, 1957, in Fort Smith. He died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Tobi; one step-daughter, Tia.; son, Casey; step-son, Torrey; mother, Dorene A. JONES; sister, Debra; and brother, Hoyt.

Funeral services for Daci Vera ROGERS, 8, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Gans Assembly of God Church with Rev. Harold McKeehen officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 18, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jason Butcher ROGERS and Leanne Michelle (MORROW) ROGERS. She died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include her parents, Jason and Leanne ROGERS; five sisters, Jasper, Lilly, Annabelle, Kalee and Athena; one brother, Jonas; grandparents, Jack and Nancy EVANS, Dwight and Zoella ROGERS and Mike MORROW; great-grandparents, Frankie MORROW, Annabelle and Merle BROWN and Jewel ROGERS; one aunt, Timara; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Carolyn J. ROWE, 72, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Keota, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Keota Cemetery with Rev. Gary Maxwell officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. ROWE was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Silverton, Texas, to Otis and Sally (HILL) CLASBY. She died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie; two sons, James and his wife, Peggy, and John and his wife, Becky; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Loyd ROWE, one son, Ronald ROWE and her parents.

Graveside services for Jack Lee SHERMER, 87, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Muldrow Memory Gardens with Rev. Connie Gibson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SHERMER was born March 9, 1920, in Muldrow, to Marion Monroe SHERMER and Eulalah Valentine (WATERS) SHERMER. He died Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Terri Ann; one son, Craig Lee; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one half brother, Billy Clyde; one nephew; special friend, Mildred; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, the mother of his children, Dorothy SHERMER SIMS, one sister, Laura SAGELY and one brother, Marion "Buddy" SHERMER.

Funeral services for Linda D. STEPHENS, 64, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Stephens Memorial Chapel in Pryor with Pastor Roy Shoop officiating, under the direction of Stephens Memorial Chapel of Pryor. She was born Oct. 16, 1942, in Miami. She died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her father, Herman "Tank" STEPHENS; brother, Junior; four sisters, Letha Kay and her husband, William, Sherrie and her husband, Dwight, Kay and her husband, Bill, and Carla and her husband, Donny; and numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Peggy and Archie McDONALD and her step-mother, Jackie STEPHENS.

Graveside services for Jimmie M. MIZELL, 26, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Dripping Springs Cemetery, near Uniontown, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. MIZELL died Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Katie and Megan; parents, father and step-mother, Jimmie and Melissa MIZELL; mother and step-father, Brenda and Roy RUCKMAN; paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Dianna MIZELL; maternal grandparents, Edna HIGGINS, and Joe HIGGINS; three sisters, Whitney, Angelina and Christina; step-sister, Jennifer; four brothers, Chris, Shon, Dalton, and Ian; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and two nieces. Online tributes may be made at www.ockerfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for George E. WORKMAN, 66, of Cabiness, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Bishop Chapel of Memories in McAlester with Rev. Mary Whitaker officiating. Full military honors were provided by the Robert B. Thomas Veterans of Foreign Wars, post No. 1098, under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester. Mr. WORKMAN was born Aug. 7, 1941, in Arpelar, to John and Mary (GRAY) WORKMAN. He died Monday, Aug. 13, 2007, in Cabiness. Survivors include his wife, Sandra WORKMAN of the home; three sons, Donny Ray, Stephen Mitchell Robert and Benjamin Joseph; one daughter, Emily Sarah Jane; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy, and Alice and Allen; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Helen; three brothers-in-law, Lester, Jr., Louie and Robert, Sr.; father-in-law, Lester DALTON, Sr.; mother-in-law, Peggy DALTON; two nieces; one nephew; sister-in-law, Christina; and numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Angel Lee WORKMAN and Jamie Olivia WORKMAN and one brother Jo WORKMAN.

Graveside services for Clara Jane BAILEY, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BAILEY was born July 31, 1919, in Brent, to Charles Andrew FARGO and Rosa (JACKSON) FARGO. She died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BAILEY was a homemaker and of the protestant faith. She married Charles Andrew BAILEY, Aug. 5, 1936, in Sadie. He preceded her in death, Oct. 31, 1995 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Charles Albert BAILEY of Muldrow; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ralph BAILEY, one sister and five brothers. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Benjamin "Skinner" BENTON, Sr., 86, of Muldrow, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. M.L. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Centerpoint Cemetery in Redland, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BENTON was born Feb. 13, 1921, to James Garfield BENTON and Birdie (Releford) BENTON. He died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include Lea Etta, Minnie; daughter-in-law, Effie; Charles; Dorothy; 10 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Wynona, one daughter, Beulah Mae, one son, Benjamin, Jr., and eight sisters and two brothers.

Memorial services for Vera May GOULDMAN, 93, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Floyd Collins officiating. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Thursday in Stockton Cemetery with Rev. Eldon Walker officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Chapel of Webbers Falls. Mrs. GOULDMAN was born May 1, 1914, in Webster, Kan., to Perry and Rosa (VEVERKA) BRAY. She died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, in Muskogee. She married Willie Lee GOULDMAN, Aug. 1, 1945. He preceded her in death, July 9, 1991. Survivors include two daughters, Rosemary and her husband, Slim, and Beverly and her husband, Patrick; four grandsons; one granddaughter, two great-grandsons; and six great-grandaughters.

Paul Gene HALL, 67, of Shady Point, died on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2007 in Van Buren, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HALL was born Oct. 10, 1939, in Jonesboro, Ark., to Cecil Troy HALL and Virginia Pauline (HEHE) HALL He married Joan Beverly BRYANT, May 27, 1966, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Joan HALL of the home; two sons, Troy Gene and his companion, Ufemia, and Tracey Gene and his wife, Angelique; three grandchildren; and three sisters, Shirley, Brenda and Lawana. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Ed HILL, 95, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Gore City Cemetery with Dr. Thomas Thorne officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. HILL was born May 11, 1912, in Porum. He died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, in Webbers Falls. He married Princie Lorene GLEN, Aug. 11, 1977, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his children, Pat and her husband, Ed, Mary, Robert and his wife, Sandy, Howard Ray and his wife, Lou Ann; three nieces; sister-in-law, Prudy; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and a brother.

Funeral services for Charles Wayman SCOTT, Sr., 68, of Huntington, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Chapel in Alma, Ark. Burial was in Dyer City Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. Mr. SCOTT was born Dec. 12, 1938, in Boles, Ark., to Johnny and Trilba (TAYLOR) SCOTT. He died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Melody; two sons, Charles W., and Harold; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Mae SCOTT and step-son, Mike NAPIER.

Graveside services for James Richard SHERWOOD, 69, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Chaplain Joe Lee officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SHERWOOD was born Oct. 12, 1937, in Lansing, Kan. He died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include many friends and acquaintances.

Funeral services for Bertha MILLE' WORMKE, 68, of Rudy, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. WORMKE died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, in Van Buren. Survivors include her husband, Floyd of Rudy; one daughter, Linda; three sons, Jason, Kevin and Kenny; two sisters, Janette and Virginia; two brothers, David and Richard; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Rosa MILLE' and one great-granddaughter, Kennedee.

Funeral services for Pluma CANTRELL, 92, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CANTRELL was born Aug. 11, 1915, in Akins, to Alfred Franklin and Bertha Mae (MORRIS) BARNES. She died Monday, Aug. 22, 2007. She married her first husband, Grady PETERS, Sept. 12, 1936 and her second husband, Kenneth CANTRELL in 1960. Survivors include four children, Joe F, Sr. and his wife, Trudy, Ramona and her husband, Delmer, Judy and her husband, Jack, and Dora Mae and her husband, Jack; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Katie; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral services for William Curtis BROWN, 89, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Revs. Jean Rozell-Campbell and Fred Campbell officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. BROWN was born Dec. 31, 1917, in Gore, to William Fredrick BROWN and Sarah Rose (OER) BROWN. He died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in Gore. Survivors include his sons, Bob and his wife, Lisa Meyoung, and Douglas; sisters, Jewell Elsie, and Lola Mae; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ilene and one daughter, Louise BARRICKS.

Memorial services for Natalie Elaine BUSTAMANTE, 42, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. BUSTAMANTE died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, in Pueblo, Colo. Survivors include her companion, Ted; daughters, Tara and Tasha; mother and step-father, Toni and Johnny ANDREWS; father, Bob WISE; sisters, Tammy and Kim; brothers, Jo Bob; and one grandchild;

Graveside services for Bruce HOOK, 34, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hackett, Ark., under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. HOOK died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include his mother, Wendy HOOK; his father, Darryl HOOK; his sister and her friend, Shelia and Bob; grandmother, Edna CRAFT; aunts and uncles, Welna and Wayne, Chuck, Terry and Silvia, and Rocky and Mona, Diane, and Donna and Jim; two nephews; one niece; and numeous cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Dixie Lynn KEETON, 58, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. KEETON died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, in Van Buren. Survivors include her mother, Joyce REED; two sisters, Vickie and Carla; four brothers, Steve, Jerry, Bobby, and Tim. She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth KEETON of Fort Smith, step-father, Johnny REED of Van Buren, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hunter BROWN of Lavaca, Ark.

Memorial services for Ralph E. MARSH, 70, of Heavener, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Runestone State Park in Heavener with Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Wetumka Cemetery in Wetumka, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. MARSH was born April 18, 1937, in Okemah. He died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, in Heavener. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie MARSH of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Hal, and Wes and Susan; two daughters and sons-in-law, Terri and Steve, and Angie and Darrell; step-daughter and son-in-law, Stacey and Carl; step-son, Bill; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Frank O. ROARK, 82, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Dr. Lee Woodard and Rev. David Morley officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by Sallisaw VFW Post 4518, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROARK was born Nov. 4, 1924, in Sapulpa, to Charles C. ROARK and Clara (BROCKMAN) ROARK. He died Monday, Aug. 27, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Ruth Ann FORD, June 2, 1952, in Ardmore. She preceded him in death, May 1, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Gary; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Teresa, and Mike and Jenny; four grandchildren; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Violet, Lillian and Delton, Lois and Bob, Monnie, and Fern and A.C.; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Paul and Ruby, and John; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Dixie Ruth ROARK and one brother, Charles ROARK.

Funeral services for Jack L. TATE, 79, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. TATE was born March 19, 1928, to Pearl (WALTERS) TATE and Otis TATE. He died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Martha (Marty) Sue STACEY TATE of the home; two daughters, Jackie and her husband, Darrell, Cindy and her husband, Larry; two sisters, Barbara and her husband, Duane, and Sue; one brother, Joe; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard TATE, two sisters, Laura REICHERT and Wanna LEWIS and one grandson, Jody SHAMBLIN.

Funeral services for Charles Jay WEST, 85, of Vinita, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Vinita with Rev. Henry "Skip" McClain officiating. Burial was in Chelsea Cemetery, with military rites performed by the Grove Veterans Ritual Team, under the direction of Burckhalter Funeral Home of Vinita. Mr. WEST was born Dec. 26, 1921, in Delaware, to Henry and Minnie (THOMAS) WEST. He died Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in Vinita. He married Mary O. BARNES, Sept. 2, 1941, in Claremore. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Mary O. WEST; daughters, Deanna and husband, George, Donna and husband, James "Bo"; son, Charles E. "Red" and wife, Sheila; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Buddy WEST.

Funeral services for Helen Louise WILEY, 72, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. WILEY died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include three sons, Ricky David, Paul Rodney, and Darrell Jan; one sister, Charlott; two brothers, Howard and Donnie; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul David WILEY, one sister, Mary MORRIS, both parents, William Charles and Floy (MASON) WILEY.

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