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Funeral services for Willis Allen DEATHERAGE, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Solomon Ward building in Mesa, Ariz. Burial is in the City of Mesa Cemetery, under the direction of Bunker Family Funerals and Cremation of Mesa. Mr. DEATHERAGE was born March 28, 1941, in Mesa. He died Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Mr. DEATHERAGE spent most of his working years on a dairy and was spending his retirement on his small ranch in Sallisaw. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Survivors include his wife, Nancy of the home; son, Willis II; daughter, Connie; five grandchildren; three brothers; three sisters; and nieces, nephews and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers.

Funeral services for Phyllis J. STRATTON, 81, of Cookson, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. John's Catholic Church in Cookson with Father Desmond Okpagba officiating. Rosary was held at 6 p.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial of ashes was in Cookson Proctor Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STRATTON was born Feb. 15, 1927, in Stillwater, to Arthur Hugh BURKEY and Hildagard (KNAUS) BURKEY. She died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Muskogee. She married Howard STRATTON, Oct. 3, 1948, in Cushing. He preceded her in death, April 10, 1988, in Tahlequah. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Tom, and Sarah and Junior; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Rita; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, George, one grandchild, Grant and two brothers, Jack and Sonny BURKEY.

Manford Marion TWITCHELL, 81, of Sallisaw, died on Friday, July 25, 2008, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TWITCHELL was born March 2, 1946, in Ogden, Utah, to Jasper Knight TWITCHELL and Ethel Lucille (DAVIDSON) TWITCHELL. Survivors include one son, Samuel E.; mother, Ethel ROUSH; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Lou, and Suanna and Jim; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack and Audrey, and Thomas Michael and Laura; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Carol Lee DAVIDSON and his step-father, Donald ROUSH.

Freddie Eugene CARSON Sr., 57, of Roland, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. CRSON was born April 16, 1951, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his daughter, Beverly; son, Freddie Eugene; sister, Charlotte; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Joe CARTER, 66, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Muldrow Church of God with Pastor Shirley Harrod officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. CARTER was born Feb. 19, 1942, in Seminole, to Ed Raymond CARTER and Ophal D. SMITH. He died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in Muldrow. He married Linda FLOYD, Feb. 17, 1978, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Christina and Doug, and Lee Ann; one son, Joseph Brandon; five grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Diana, and Sherita and Curtis; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Carl and Wilma, and Jerry and June, and Leroy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Richard Don CARTER and his parents.

Funeral services for Betty CHOATE, 61, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Vian Trinity Free Holiness Church in Vian with the Revs. Steven Connelly and Herbert Lee officiating. Burial is in Haven of Rest Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHOATE was born Feb. 16, 1947, in Stilwell, to Floyd RHOADES and Beatrice (WILLIAMS) RHOADES. She died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in Vian. She married Jack Weston CHOATE, July 13, 1963, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Jack of the home; two daughters, Becky and Anna; four sons, Andy, David, Joe and Sam; 18 grandchildren; two sisters, Rita and Linda; one brother, Jimmy; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends; and special friends, Jim and Charlene, Aunt Brenda, Max and Judy, Charles and Charlene, and Marshall and Gettis. She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Leah ESTES and Martha CHOATE and two grandchildren, Natalie CONNELLY and Trent CHOATE.

Funeral services for Jesse Ray SHEPHERD, 57, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, with the Rev. Rick Wilkins officiating, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. SHEPHERD was born June 10, 1951, in Norfolk, Va. He died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008 in Alma. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Donna; five sons, Russell and Cathy, Roy and his wife, Kristi, and Charlie, Cory and Johnny; two daughters, Jessie and Lauren; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Bud" and Mary SHEPHERD, brother, David COATES and son Jason WILLIAMS.

Funeral services for Robert Lee "R.L." SMITH Jr., 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Tommy Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SMITH was born July 26, 1927, in Sequoyah County, to Robert Lee SMITH Sr. and Minnie Ann (CRAIG) SMITH . He died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Wanda Bernice THOMPSON, May 17, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Wanda of the home; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert, Jimmy and Barbara Ann, Terry David and Jeri Lynn, and Lee; two daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia and Durk, and Beth Marie; 12 grandchildre; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nina and Marie; one brother, Bill; special hunting and fishing buddy, Tommy; close family friend, Linda; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Tommie R. TALLEY, 80, of Roland, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Military honors are being provided by the VFW Post 8384 of Muldrow. Mr. TALLEY was born April 13, 1928, in Wilson, to Thomas Perry TALLEY and Della (SOWELL) TALLEY. He died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Perry and Charion, and Tim and Laurie; one daughter, Barbara Ann; two grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jackie Wayne THACKER Sr., 54, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Sallisaw; one daughter, Jessica; one son, Jackie Wayne; two sisters, Cathy and Sherry; four brothers, Frankie, Larry, Terry and Gerry ; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Calvin O'Dell HUFF, 61, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in Gum Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. HUFF was born July 9, 1947, in Muskogee, to James and Ruby (STEVEN) HUFF. He died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Gore. He married Yvonne SHANKS, Dec. 7, 1968, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne of the home; children, Milisa and Jim, George and Rachel, Charlie and Holly; mother and step-father, Ruby and Clem WEST; brother, Jim and his wife, Ruth; three sisters, Dianne, Michelle and Becky; step-mother, Alma HUFF; 19 grandchildren;

Funeral services for Melissa D. LOLLIS, 46, of Tulsa, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Revs. David Jones and Anthony Williams officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LOLLIS was born April 30, 1962, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Darrell EDWARDS and Kathy (FULBRIGHT) EDWARDS. She died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, in Tulsa. She married Carl RITCHIY, Oct. 10, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Carl of the home; one step-daughter, Lea; parents; one brother, Britt; grandparents, Paul and Wilma EDWARDS; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services for Lucy Charlene MAXWELL, 86, of Muldrow, are being held on Saturday at the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. A.J. Parish officiating. Burial is in Center Point Cemetery, in Redland, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. MAXWELL died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008. Survivors include her daughter, Karen; son, Bill and his wife, Pearl; sisters, Mable and her husband, Harry, and Joceline, and Rev. Charles and his wife, Martha; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Mary Ellen MULLIS, 82, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. MULLIS died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, in a local hospital. Mrs. MULLIS was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Nelson of the home; six daughters, Linda, Shannon, Dixie , Diana, Tracy and Windy; three sons, Clint, Travis and Ronald; one sister, Karolyn; three brothers, Harold, William, and Jerold; 27 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents Frank and Winnie (SHETLER) HARRISON, one daughter Wanda MULLIS, two sons, Claude MULLIS and Clyde MULLIS, two grandsons, Shawn JANOW and Anthony RUBOYANIES and two sisters, Vivian WARD and Lillian MANN.

Funeral services for Virginia BREEN SCHUSTER, 82, of Barling, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in Dora Cemetery, officiated by the Revs. Bobby Mason Sr. and Bobby Mason Jr., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. SCHUSTER was born March 8, 1926, in Havana, Ark., to Fred and Gladys FOSTER. She died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Herbert "Hub" SCHUSTER of Barling; three sons, Rick and his wife, Linda, Brad, and Mark and his wife, Jane; two grandchildrenw; three step-children, Tammy, Jimmy and Margie; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Thelma Gelene YOUNG, 64, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. with Bros. Wayne Hall and Tommy Frisby officiating. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery, in Van Buren, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. YOUNG was born Sept. 20, 1943, in Fort Smith. She died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, James "Bud" YOUNG of Van Buren; daughter, Dana; son, Brian; step-daughter, Andrea; mother, Gene ELLISON; three sisters, Linda, Betty and Shirley; and five granddaughters.

Graveside services for Kenneth Earl BURCHFIELD, 56, of Tulsa, were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. H. D. Queen officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BURCHFIELD was born March 6, 1952, in Tulsa, to Ervin Earl BURCHFIELD and Veneta Ova (BELL) BURCHFIELD. He died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Christie Harrison; one aunt, Ruby; two uncles and spouses, Vinson and Marion and G.B. and Marilyn; and several cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one aunt, Velta RENFRO and one uncle, Eugene BURCHFIELD.

Funeral services for Charlot CONLEY, 72, of Paris, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roller Chapel in Paris. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery, in Paris, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. Mrs. CONLEY was born Feb. 2, 1936, in Gans. She died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, in Paris. Survivors include her daughter, Missie; sons, David, James and Bobby; one sister, Barbara; one brother, Glen; and seven grandchildren.

Private family memorial graveside services for R.C. "Bee Bumble" GAMBLE Jr., 66, of Gig Harbor, Wash., formerly of Spiro, were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Dr. GAMBLE was born Nov. 3, 1941, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ralph GAMBLE and Eloise (POWELL) GAMBLE. He died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, in Gig Harbor. Survivors include one daughter, Adria and her husband, Derek; three sisters, Kiawana, Gayle, and Terry; two brothers, Dan and Lincoln; mother; aunt, Maxine; and several nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta (HOUSE) GAMBLE, formerly of Sallisaw, his father and his brother, Todd GAMBLE.

Memorial services for Kent Dale HORTON, 43, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday at God's House of Prayer. Cremation was under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. HORTON died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Amber and Crystal; one son, Kent D.; mother and step-father, Judi and Jim WESTBROOK; father, Kenneth HORTON; grandparents, Dorothy CHAMBERS; one sister, Melissa and her husband, Frank; one half-sister, Jacey; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; four grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; and one great-nephew.

Funeral services for Earl L. SEATON, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SEATON was born March 18, 1937, in Nicut, to Floyd SEATON and Evelyn Rose (WALKINGSTICK) SEATON. He died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mary SEATON of Fort Smith; three daughters, Margaret, Angie and Jennifer; one son, William; one sister, Sue; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Jerry Dale RUSK and Earl Gene SEATON.

Funeral services for Douglas L. TANGUAY, 48, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial will be in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. TANGUAY died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Roberta of the home; one step-daughter, Chelsea; one son, Jeremy; one step-son, Justin; five step-sisters, Nita, Jane, Jean, Deborah and Donna; one step-brother, Nathan; and several nieces and nephews and many adopted children.

Funeral services for J.D. TRUEBLOOD, 88, of Marble City, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Bros. Charlie Shell and Gary Flynn officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TRUEBLOOD was born March 27, 1920, in Dwight Mission, to W.D. TRUEBLOOD and Mary Eva (COMBS) TRUEBLOOD. He died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Sigrid CRAWFORD, Dec. 28, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. She preceded him in death, Dec. 12, 1988, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Melba; one grandson and spouse; two great-grandsons; two sisters, Ethel and Jettie Lee. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Wynona HAMLIN and three brothers, L.D., Frank and Clarence TRUEBLOOD.

Services for Bill Ed ROGERS, 66, of Sallisaw, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. He was born to Avos and Marie "Chick" (CHISUM) ROGERS on Aug. 20, 1941, in Fort Smith. Mr. ROGERS is survived by his wife of almost 31 years, Mary, of the home; his children, Kevin and his wife, Keeley; Chris "Sonny", his wife, Gina,; Uthana, her husband, Greg; Michelle; Kelly Rogers and her husband, Miles; Jason, his wife, Lynette, and future daughter, Becky Jo; and seven grandchildren; and sisters Kathy, and Sondra and her husband, David. Mr. ROGERS was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Hada Rollen TUCKER Sr., 77, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Bro. Kevin Peterson officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TUCKER was born Oct. 5, 1930, in Haytie, Mo., to Robert Edward TUCKER and Annie Jane (CLARK) TUCKER. He died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Barbara Louise CLINE, Oct. 17, 1987, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Connie and Barbara and Jason; one son, Blaine; one sister, Vernie; one brother, Henry; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Hada "Butch" TUCKER Jr., four sisters, Ellen, Maggie, Zettie and Ullie and four brothers, George, Jack, Robert and Columbus TUCKER.

Funeral mass for Charles F. ETZKORN, 70, of Roland, was held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Blessed Kateri Catholic Church in Roland. Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Lewis Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. ETZKORN was born March 5, 1938, in Morrison Bluff, Ark. He died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Kathy of the home; daughters, Belinda and Kelly; one son, Charles Chip; one sister, Margaret; three brothers, Tony, Ray and Arthur Frank; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Albert Eugene FOSTER, 63, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Richard Crawford and Anthony Williams officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FOSTER was born July 1, 1945, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Clifford Eugene FOSTER and Willie Mae (HUGHES) FOSTER. He died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, in Muldrow. He married Janie Catherine SAUL, June 6, 1981, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Janie of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Mona and Ted, and Catherine; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Callie; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Zelda. and Tina; two brothers, Clifford Wayne and Macel; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Alva Lenora McCANN, 80, of Sallisaw, formerly of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Charleston First Free Will Baptist Church. Burial was in the Garden of Memories, in Charleston, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. McCANN died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Martha and her husband, George, and Shirley; one daughter-in-law, Donna; two sons, Stanley and his wife, Connie, and Manuel and his wife, Gwen; one sister, Wileen; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Pete SWIFT, her second husband, Earl McCANN, one son, Jimmy Don SWIFT, three sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services for Billy J. MITCHELL, 48, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Bro. Johnny Roberts officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. MITCHELL was born April 9, 1960, in Huntington Park, Calif., to Carl Eugene MITCHELL and Lawanda Mae (Hatfield) MITCHELL RANKIN. He died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Justin; two daughters and one son-in-law, Melissa and Carl, and Brianna; one grandchild; and several brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Larry MITCHELL and Sherman RANKIN Jr.

Graveside services for LaVerne PEAL, 69, of Roland, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah with the Rev. Paul Butler officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 16, 1939, to Bill PEAL and Sarah (ROBERTS) PEAL. He died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include one brother, Leroy; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Kenneth R. REEVES, 65, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Jonathan Hoodenpyle officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. REEVES was born July 31, 1943, in Hugeton, Kan., to Arlie REEVES and Irene Veta (DANNELS) REEVES. He died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, in Roland. He married Mona Gail RUSSELL, Sept. 3, 1976, in Poteau. She preceded him in death, May 24, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include his mother, Irene; three step-daughters, Kathy, Joan and Lisa; eight step-grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; mother-in-law, Neoma RUSSELL of the home; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Lynn REEVES.

Graveside services for Lloyd Wayland TAYLOR, 78, of Muskogee, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Greenhill Cemetery with Donnie Branscum officiating, under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Mr. TAYLOR was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Muskogee, to Soper and Vernie (STEWART) TAYLOR. He died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, in Muskogee. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven Lloyd and Teresa, and Roger Mark and Susan; daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Ann and Randy; two grandchildren and their three great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Bill; brother and sister-in-law, Soper and Liz; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, some from the Sallisaw area.

Graveside services for Robert Charles "Mick" ISAAC Jr., 41, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro with the Rev. James Jones officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. ISAAC was born May 3, 1967, in Poteau. He died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his grandmother, Patricia ISAAC; wife, Connie ISAAC of Sallisaw; sons, Joshua, James and Jeseph; granddaughter; father, Robert Charles ISAAC Sr.; mother, Gay SMITH; six sisters, Robin, Patricia, Sherri, Shalain, Vicky and Dawn Denise; three brothers, Merrit, Tommy and Steven; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Presley ISAAC .

Funeral services for Wanda Faye Kenrick MOORE, 66, of Mulberry, Ark., were held Wednesday at the Shaw Memorial Chapel in Vici. Burial was in Sunnyside Cemetery, under the direction of Shaw Funeral Home of Vici. Mrs. MOORE was born Nov. 24, 1941, in Vici, to Obed and Glessnell (WINGO) KENRICK. She died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008. Survivors include her children, Debbie, Mike, Jenny and Courtney; sisters, Rowena, Joyce and Billie; brothers, Charles and Joe; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Lowell Dean KENRICK, sister, Lawaive HORNER and nephews, Johnny JONES and Johnny FILES.

Funeral services for Wade OSBURN, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. OSBURN was born Feb. 22, 1928, in Hanson, to Starling Robert OSBURN and Myrtle Mae (COLE) OSBURN. He died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Kathryn Bernice CAPPS, June 1957, in Ozark, Ark. She preceded him in death, May 10, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Teresa and Joe, Tanya, Michelle and Bill, and Tywanna and Larry; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Dicie; three brothers, Wayne, Euel, and Leroy. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Eunice DUNIVANT, Edith REYNOLDS and Imogene OSBURN and three brothers, Raymond, J.V. and Donald Ray OSBURN.

Funeral services for Michael Edward PARKER, 53, of Muldrow, were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Long Community Church with the Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PARKER was born Nov. 19, 1954, in Paris, Ark., to Otis Lee and Lucille (DYCUS) PARKER. He died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Monica, Sarah and Melissa; one son, Josh; three sisters, Helen and her husband, Henry, Betty, Rhonda and her husband, Fidel; one brother, Jimmy and his wife, Wanda; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Rose Lee CALDWELL, two brothers, Lindel and Windell PARKER.

Funeral services for Carolyn RIGGS, 71, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Dennis James officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. RIGGS was born June 6, 1937, in Muldrow. She died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Muskogee. She married Bobby Lee RIGGS, May 9, 1953, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Bob of the home; two daughters, Sheila and Janice; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Terry Lee RIGGS.

Graveside services for Darrell Wayne TUCKER, 54, of Broken Arrow, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Randy Freeman officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TUCKER was born April 11, 1954, in Tulsa, to Nolan TUCKER and Helen Marie (BURRIS) LEDBETTER. He died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his mother, of Georgia; two sisters, Sherry and Nancy E. ; one brother, Ronnie; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Pam ADAMS, 56, of Roland, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland with the Rev. David Johnson and Bro. Michael Miller officiating. Burial will be in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, southeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ADAMS was born March 9, 1952, in El Paso, Texas, to Royce Wayne AUMAN and Esther BLOCKER. She died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Larry Otto ADAMS, Feb. 5, 1971, in El Paso. He preceded her in death, Dec. 4, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Wayne and Pamela, Johnny and Tommie, and Tracy and Dawn; eight grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Charlie, and Sharon and Dale; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her sister Nancy.

Funeral services for Lisa Marie-John BATT, 31, of Oklahoma City, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Al Ruckman officiating. Burial is in Salem Cemetery, in Stilwell, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BATT was born Dec. 8, 1976, in Tahlequah, to Johnny Darrell BATT and Silvia (Sue) GONZALES. She died Friday, Aug. 22, 2008, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one son, Ethan; father and step-mother, Johnny and Janice BATT; one sister, Latisha; six brothers, Jeremy, Eric, Johnathan, James, Sean, and Cory; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and grandparents, Vera AUFFETT, Johnny Dale BATT and Lillie GRIMMITT.

Funeral services for Chorde "C.W." DAVIDSON II, 36, of Broken Arrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with the Revs. Hobert Ewing, Beth Pettit and R.W. Shelton officiating. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DAVIDSON was born April 14, 1972, in Drumright, to Chorde William and Tish (COLSTON) DAVIDSON. He died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his fiance, Leslie KISSLING of the home; parents, Tish and David WILLIAMS and Dr. Chorde W. DAVIDSON; two sisters, Lisa V. and Tamara L.; two brothers, Gene and Oral G.

Funeral services for Odessa FINNEY, 76, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Vian with Revs. T.D. Drew, James Jones, Mack Jackson and Minerva Roberts officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FINNEY was born July 24, 1932, in Vian, to Henry and Minnie (DREW) WRIGHT. She died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include her husband, Cephus FINNEY of the home; two daughters, Minnie Louise, Linda and her husband, Charles; three sons, Brian, James, and Rodney and his wife, Michelle; one brother, Leoma; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Mary POLLARD, one brother, Jimmy WRIGHT, two sons, Leo CHOATE and Jimmy WRIGHT and one infant grandson.

Funeral services for Caprice JOHNSON, 76, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Vian High School Auditorium in Vian with Bro. Leland Collins and Dwayne Davis officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Sept. 16, 1931, in Blackgum, to Gillie Emmitt RISLEY and Nancy Ann Melvina (TALLEY) RISLEY. She died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Vian. She married L.D. JOHNSON, Feb. 3, 1947, in Vian. He preceded her in death, June 17, 1993, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Leland, and Judy and Gary; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Rex and Carrie, and Larry and Brenda; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Dixie and Jerry; one brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Fay; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Family services for Janet Kay LEWIS, 55, of Tulsa, formerly of Sequoyah County, were held, under the direction of AdamsCrest Cremation Center. Mrs. LEWIS was born July 19, 1953, in Wichita, Kan., to Silas Aaron HILL and Elma Odean (HARP) HILL. She died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Charles "Ed" LEWIS.

Funeral services for Arlie SCOGGINS Jr., 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SCOGGINS was born April 17, 1933, in Morrilton, Ark., to Arlie Austin SCOGGINS Sr. and Myrtle Mae (HENDRIX) SCOGGINS. He died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Fernamae Lillian ALLEN, Aug. 17, 1956, in Ventura, Calif. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Fern of the home two daughters, Carma and Carolyn; one son, Danny; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mary, Rosie, Hazel, Sharon and Beverly; three brothers, James, Louis and Joe; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Lorrine REESE and Doris SCOGGINS.

Memorial visitation services for Dorothy Edwards "Dottie" SMITH, 66, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. SMITH died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, in a local hospice unit. Survivors include her husband, Bill SMITH of the home; daughter, Bonnie and her fiance, Tim; two sons, Tony and his wife, Lynn, and Chuck and his wife, Tina; seven grandchildren, ; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles and his wife, Dodie; sisters, Nell and her husband, James, and Doris. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenny ROBERDS.

Graveside services for Charles TEAGUE, 63, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at Old Cache Cemetery, east of Keota with the Rev. Mark Rogers officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TEAGUE was born Oct. 17, 1944, in Keota, to Huey Eugene TEAGUE and Walcy Bell (DARROW) TEAGUE. He died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include one son, Lee Roy; two brothers, Calvin and Roy; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Alvin TEAGUE.

Memorial services for Jocelyn Annette WEAVER, 42, of Booneville, Ark., were held at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Sugar Grove Pentecostal Church in Sugar Grove, south of Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. Mrs. WEAVER was born Nov. 4, 1965. She died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her father, Alvin RAMER; mother, Joann HAWLEY; her husband, Larry WEAVER of the home; three sons, Cody, Jacob and Larry; three daughters, Jennifer, Haley and Charity; one brother, Lance; one sister, Jolene; one grandchild, four nephews; and one niece.

Graveside services for Shawna FLEETWOOD McCOY, 20, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Long Cemetery, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Rickey Osburne officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Dec. 30, 1987, in Stilwell, to Glenn Farrel FLEETWOOD and Virginia Renee (CLARK) FLEETWOOD. She died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include her mother; her father; two sisters, Tasha and Mackenzie; two brothers, Kyle Farrel and Glenn Farrel; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Manuel Doss SMITH, 26, of Lavaca, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SMITH was born April 6, 1982, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ricky SMITH and Rita (JOHNSON) SMITH. He died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in Roland. He married Jasmine Marie LEWELLING, June 18, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jasmine of the home; two sons, Clinton and Dale; his parents; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marlena and Darren, and Jennifer and Matt; one brother, Ricky; grandmothers, Irma JOHNSON and Eva SMITH; one niece; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Billy D. JOHNSON and James A. SMITH.

Funeral services for Jerry Lee WALKER, 35, of Roland, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Jeff Keith officiating. Burial is in Greenhill Cemetery, in Muskogee, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. WALKER was born Aug. 10, 1973, in Muskogee, to Ronnie Gene WALKER and Wilma Jean (LAY) WALKER. He died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, in Roland. He married Hermanda Leann WHEELER, Jan. 10, 1991, in MacDonald County, Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Mandy of the home; three daughters, Ashely, Kerry and Katelynn; one son, Justice; his parents; two sisters, Lisa and Ronda; five brothers, Kelly A., Alan, Dustin, Kyle and Casey; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie WALKER Jr. and grandparents, Creat and J.C. LAY and Horace and Birtie WALKER.

Graveside services for Jessie B. ASBILL WELCH, 87, of Atoka, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Northview Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Mrs. Jackie Rogers officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WELCH was born Dec. 11, 1920, in Northview, to Robert Marion ASBILL and Paralee Jane (ELLISON) ASBILL. She died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, in Atoka. She married Edmond WELCH, April 1936, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death, May 14, 2006, in Colgate. Survivors include one daughter, Doris Jane; one son and daughter-in-law, J.M. and Shelby; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Raymond Edmond WELCH and one grandson, Dennis WELCH.

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