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Graveside services for Glen BURROW, 53, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Roger McDougal officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BURROW was born Feb. 26, 1956, in Tulsa, to Hubert BURROW and Carol Dorothene (HARRELL) BURROW. He died Tuesday, July 28, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Tiara Paige and Kady ; one son, David Wayn; three step-children, Rain, Monica and Jennifer; four grandchildren; parents, Dorothene and Robert NYSVEEN; two sisters, LaDonna and Connie; one brother, Larry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dawn M. DAVIS, 49, of Gore, were held Friday at Serenity Funerals and Crematory Chapel in Tulsa, under the direction of Serenity Funerals and Crematory of Tulsa. Mrs. DAVIS was born March 23, 1960, in Saginaw, Mich., to Robert L. HUMMEL Sr. and Eleanor HUMMEL. She died Saturday, July 25, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Alan DAVIS of Gore; daughter, Crystal and son, A.J.; mother, Eleanor HUMMEL and Duke KEMERER; sister, Sandy and Mike; brother, Robert and Lonna; and many other family members. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Mary Jean TREAT WILLIAMS, 81, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Tommy Treat and Bobby Mason Sr. officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born July 6, 1928, in Muldrow, to Dewey TREAT and Myrtle (McKINNEY) TREAT. She died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James C. WILLIAMS, June 12, 1959, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death, Sept. 4, 2007. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dana and Darin; one sister, Maxine; one brother, Jack; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Ed COPELAND, 85, of Bunch, Okla., died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Fort Smith. He was born July 31, 1924, in the Copeland community in Oklahoma. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with burial at Marble City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Edith; six daughters, Freda, Darlene, Rhonda, Marilyn, Sue, and Sandra; three sons, Gene, Mark and Bobby; two sisters, Ida, and Bertha; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Warren COPELAND, 81, of Sand Springs, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Woodland Memorial Park in Sand Springs, under the direction of Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service of Sand Springs. Mr. COPELAND was born April 23, 1928, in Sequoyah County, Indian Territory, in the community of Brent, to T.E. and Dora COPELAND. He died Thursday, July 30, 2009. Survivors include one son, Gary; daughters, Phyllis, Trisha, Traci and her husband, Kevin;eight grandchildren;eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred and Grace; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 64 years, Elsie COPELAND, sisters, Lenora FARGO and Nadine FOREMAN and son-in-law, Paul PERRY.

Funeral services for Charles Roy FINE, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Akins Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FINE was born June 17, 1925, in Sloans Chapel, to William FINE and Flora Daisy (CHEEK) FINE. He died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Maggie Lou HILL, April 5, 1945, in Antioch, Calif. She preceded him in death, June 12, 1983, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanette and Harold, Charity and Jerry, and Barbara and Tommy; one son, Roy; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys, Mable and Mary Hope; one brother, Billy; special friend, Doris; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jerry Max RICHARDSON, three sisters, Joyce PRICE, India FINE and Madge CHUCULATE and four brothers, Noel, Joel, Dale and Jack FINE.

Funeral services for Raymond Durant GREENWOOD Sr., of Tulsa, formerly of Keota, 68, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with the Rev. Tommie Parker officiating. Burial was in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. GREENWOOD was born April 10, 1941, in Keota, to Eston R. GREENWOOD and Beulah Belle (CROOM) GREENWOOD. He died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Jana and her husband, Kelly; one son, Durant and his wife, Elizabeth; six sisters, Rosa Lee, Patrician, Jessie, Sybil, Shirley, and Cheryl; one step-sister, Virginia; two brothers, Richard and Charles; one step-brother, Harold; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

Glenda Louise HUFFMAN, 66, of Sallisaw, died on Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HUFFMAN was born Feb. 12, 1943, in Tulare, Calif., to William Wesley SNOW and Vivian Lucille (ALLEN) SNOW. He married John E. HUFFMAN, Nov. 28, 1959, in Califonia. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; two daughters, Deborah A. and Sandra K.; one son, John E. II; one sister, Vivian; one brother, Thomas; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Jennifer Nicole CHAMBERS JAMES, 25, of Broken Arrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hayhurst Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow with the Rev. Kevin Johnson officiating. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery, in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. Mrs. JAMES was born Aug. 28, 1983, in Tulsa, to David E. and Janet (MAXEY) CHAMBERS. She died Friday, July 31, 2009, in Tulsa. She married William “Billy” JAMES, Aug. 14, 2004, in Broken Arrow. Survivors include her parents; husband, Billy JAMES; son, Mason Nasharo; brother, David; grandparents, Karen and Cecil CHAMBERS, and Bob and Brenda MAXEY; and great-grandmothers, Stella MAXEY, and Pauline COUGHRAN.

Funeral services for DeKota William LEWIS, 17, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Fellowship Christian in Muldrow with the Rev. Alton Barnes officiating. A second memorial service will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at Rattan Gymnasium in Rattan Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. LEWIS was born Feb. 20, 1992, in Lawton, to Cindy LeAnne Lewis LEDFORD. He died Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his mother, Cindy LEDFORD; one sister, Sarah; three step-sisters, Brooke, Kimber and Brianna; three step-brothers, Corey, Trent and Kyle; step-father, Cory WILLIAMS; grandparents, Larry and Rita LEWIS, and Connie Ledford HARRIS and Max LEDFORD. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Gary LEDFORD.

Graveside services for Mary Beth MATTOX, 49, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Jim Murphy officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MATTOX was born March 8, 1960, in Sallisaw, to Henry “Hank” GAY and Betty Ann (MATTHEWS) GAY. She died Friday, July 31, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Larry; one son, Dallas; one grandson; one brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Pam; one niece and one nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Coleta J. MILLER, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Sallisaw with Pastor George Ellis officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MILLER was born Nov. 3, 1920, in Akins, to Bonnie Ann STEWART. She died Thursday, July 30, 2009, in Sallisaw. . She married Noah Don MILLER, April 17, 1937, in Akins. He preceded her in death, Nov. 5, 1972 in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Renai and Steve, Shirley June and Roger, Bonnie Sue and Jim, and Shery Diane and Rick; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Don L., and Charles Gaylon and Lena; 19 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Dortha Nell MILLER and her parents.

Funeral services for Mary L. NOWLIN, 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. NOWLIN was born Jan. 18, 1931, in Tahlequah, to Len A. CARRINGTON and Nancy Elizabeth (FAREL) CARRINGTON. She died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, in Muskogee. She married Phillip Edward “Phil” NOWLIN, May 25, 1950, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death, March 4, 2008 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Mark; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dr. Bob and his wife, Mary M., and Bill; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; three great-granddaughters; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and one sister, Fern FARRELL.

Funeral services for Brian PASCALE, 37, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Blackgum with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PASCALE was born Dec. 21, 1971, in Tahlequah, to Bruce Wayne PASCALE and Debra Lynn (PRUITT) PASCALE. He died Wednesday, July 29, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include one son, Brian; mother and step-father, Debra and Neal REMER; step-mother, Delores HAWK; grandmother, Nina PRUITT; two sisters, Michelle and Stephanie Lynn; one brother, Christopher Dan; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Roger REAL, 53, of McKey, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. REAL was born Sept. 18, 1955, in Sallisaw, to Silas Eugene REAL and Alene (GARDENHIRE) REAL. He died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Stephen; two grandchildren; parents; three brothers, Micheal, Gordon and Jeff; two sisters, Lori and Valerie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Pat REAL.

Funeral services for Patricia Pauline “Pat” ROGERS, 76, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROGERS was born Aug. 29, 1932, in Scranton, Ark., to Autry DAVIS and Marie (WHITBY) DAVIS. She died Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Elton Wayne ROGERS, Dec. 4, 1952, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Elton, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Cindy; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Bill; one granddaughter; five step-grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Joyce and Joe, Glenda and Duke, and Vinita and J.R.; and one brother, Gene Autry. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Wilma Jean and Shirley.

Funeral services for Warner Ray “Pete” CHOATE, 74, of Marble City, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Temple Church in Sallisaw with Bros. Stanely Cottrell, Jeff Welcher and J.D. Moore officiating. Burial is in Choate Cemetery, in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CHOATE was born April 3, 1935, in Marble City, to James Anderson CHOATE and Flora Bell (HARVEY) CHOATE. He died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, in Vian. He married Avis Marie GARDNER, Nov. 1, 1957, in Highland, Calif. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Avis of the home; one daughter, Debra; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Sherri; three sisters, Linda, Benice and Mozelle; two brothers, Jackie and Bill; five grandchildren and spouses; six great-grandchildren; and special friend, Lloyd. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Freda CUPP, two brothers, James “Buck” CHOATE and Raymond CHOATE, one granddaughter, Jessica CHOATE and one great-granddaughter, Lexie Rae MOORE.

Funeral services for Cleo Nora BRADLEY PACK, 95, of Blackgum, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Community of Christ Church in Blackgum with Dr. William A. Willis and William M. Willis officiating. Burial will be in Pack Cemetery, in Blackgum, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PACK was born Nov. 8, 1913, in Hanson, to Jess BRADLEY and Georgia BRADLEY. She died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, in Vian. She married Lon Alan PACK, July 2, 1932. He preceded her in death, Dec. 17, 1993. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Neal Alan and Doris; one son-in-law, William M.; four grandchildren and their spouses; 14 great-grandchildren and their spouses; four great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, students and family and friends. She was also preceded in death one daughter, Dr. Phyllis Wynne WILLIS, one sister, Marie BIRCH of Cedarville, Kan. and two brothers, Johnny BRADLEY of Simi Valley, Calif. and Frank BRADLEY of Marble City.

Funeral services for Elizabeth Rogers “Liz” WRIGHT, 89, of Vian, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Blackgum Baptist Church, north of Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter and Bro. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WRIGHT was born Dec. 5, 1919, in Vian, to William P. ROGERS and Bessie Maude (RITTER) ROGERS. She died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009, in Vian. She married Robert H. WRIGHT, Nov. 19, 1938, in Blackgum. He preceded her in death, June 24, 2000 in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Pat and Lois and Joe; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandsons; two sisters, Lois and Nina; and one brother, John E. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Effie SMITH, one brother, Jimmy D. ROGERS and one son-in-law, Bill THOMPSON.

Funeral services for Dale CANTRELL, 74, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lake Road Church of Christ with Mr. Ken Tackett officiating. Burial is in Triplett Cemetery, in Texanna, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. CANTRELL was born Aug. 23, 1934, in Texanna, to Ernie and Ruth (HENSON) CANTRELL. He died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009, in Gore. Survivors include his children, Rocky, Clara Jean, Maschell; two sisters, Mary and Anna Sue; brother, Edward; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Arthur and Herman and two sisters, Aletha and Ruby.

Funeral services for Ann HARDIN HOGAN, 62, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Vian High School Gymnasium in Vian with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HOGAN was born Oct. 10, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Fred Callahan HARDIN and Doris Jean (GOSSETT) HARDIN. She died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Becky; two sons, Phillip Jr. and Benjamin; four grandchildren; father; two sisters, Patricia and Janet; one brother, Bob; one great-uncle, Fred; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by her mother and one brother, Paul HARDIN.

Funeral services for Teddy Ray NORRID, 65, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NORRID was born Sept. 24, 1943, in Sallisaw, to Watie NORRID and Violet (McCOMBS) NORRID. He died Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Kirk and Cole; two sisters, Faye and Sue; two brothers, Wendell and Carl; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other realtives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Patsy MOUSER and one brother, James NORRID.

Graveside services for Imogene Lorene McELHANNON, 86, of Okmulgee, formerly of Webbers Falls, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Okmulgee City Cemetery with the Rev. David Mash officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. McELHANNON was born April 24, 1923, in Avo, Mo., to Walter S. and Thelma A. (SMITH) FORREST. She died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, in Okmulgee. She married Olan McELHANNON, Nov. 14, 1942, in Okmulgee. Survivors include her sons, John W., and Olan Jr. and his wife, Judy; sisters, Francis and her husband, Johnny, and Jerri Kadd; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Lonnie Jeff RICHARDS, 50, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with the Rev. Randy Leniger officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RICHARDS was born May 10, 1959, in Oklahoma City, to Lonnie RICHARDS and Geneva Belle (NUNLEY) RICHARDS. He died Friday, Aug. 7, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Amber Marie and Amanda Lynn; two grandchildren; mother, Geneva RICHARDS and step-father, Jack DAVIS; one sister, Shanna; one brother, Loyd; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Patricia Ann “Pat” WELCH, 74, of Sallisaw, are being held at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WELCH was born June 19, 1935, in Okmulgee, to Henry “HI” MARTIN and Margaret (OSBURN) MARTIN. She died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jack Palmer WELCH, Aug. 8, 1969, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Jack, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and his wife, Mary; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous other friends and relatives.

Funeral services for Donald L. METCALF, 44, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Watts Holiness Church, west of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Terry Guthrie and Vernon McGrew officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. METCALF was born Sept. 5, 1964, in Stilwell, to Paul METCALF and Hazel (CORNELIUS) METCALF. He died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, in Gore. He married Kathryn STRONG, Nov. 24, 1982, in Seymour, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn of the home; three sons, Justin, Jeremy and Andrew; father; two sisters, Judy and Bonnie; three brothers, Glen, Lewis and John; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Graveside services for Rena Mae BROCKMAN PAGE, 104, of Springdale, Ark., formerly of Vian, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PAGE was born Dec. 2, 1904, in Vian, Indian Territory, to Jacob M. BROCKMAN and Clemmie Josephine (WARNER) BROCKMAN. She died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in Springdale, Ark. She married Louis Covington PAGE, June 19, 1926, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death, Feb. 6, 1987. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia; two sons, Louis Jr. and David; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Laura and four brothers, William, Lewis, Sample and Albert.

Funeral services for Lizzie Mae LEE SNIDER, 82, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Ron Hay and Bro. Cliff Ahart officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SNIDER was born May 3, 1927, in Muldrow, to Frank Emmitt LEE and Mary Jane (DORITY) LEE. She died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Lenard Earl SNIDER, May 8, 1948, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Lenard of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard and Deborah, and Albert; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; one sister, Bessie; one brother, Joe; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Dave, John, Bob, Tom and Billy LEE and six sisters, Ruby and Ruth LEE, Helen METHENY, Margie HOLCOMB, Hallie and Reba SHACKELFORD.

Funeral services for LaVenia SIMMONS DAVIS, 81, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Community of Christ Church in Blackgum with Bro. Rob Fuller officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Davis was born Jan. 2, 1928, in Holdenville, to Joseph Kelly Simmons and Lilly Pearl (Pack) Simmons. She died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married V. Freman Davis, March 28, 1948, in Anadarko. Survivors include her husband, Freeman DAVIS; two daughters, Charlotte and Reta; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jackie; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Lois; four brothers, Roy, Paul, James and Glen; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Wayne DAVIS, two brothers, Floyd and Joseph SIMMONS Jr. and her parents.

Private family services for Harold Wayne ENSEY, 64, of Sallisaw, are being held under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ENSEY was born Oct. 12, 1944, in Waveland, Ark., to Virgil Onno ENSEY and Effie Delanie (AVERY) ENSEY HUMPHRIES. He died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Margaret Emma GISH, Oct. 31, 1964, in Heavener. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of the home; one daughter, Pamela; two sons, Charles and Jerry; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 16 brothers and sisters; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Louise FLANAGAN, 94, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FLANAGAN was born May 24, 1915, in Wilzetta, to Gary Wesley HINES and Viola Katherine (ANDREW) HINES. She died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Elmer M. FLANAGAN, April 16, 1931, in Nicut. He preceded her in death, Aug. 23, 1960, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marcella and Charles; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas G. and Elmer FLANAGAN Jr., her parents, five brothers, three sisters and one niece, Shirley MABE.

Funeral services for Machell Easley JACKSON, 25, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Swon Road Baptist Church in Liberty with the Rev. Larry Ellis officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. JACKSON was born Aug. 27, 1983, in Seneca, Mo., to Olen Edward EASLEY and Darlene (EARHART) JACKSON. She died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Michael Shawn JACKSON, Feb. 4, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Shawn of the home; two step-daughters, Loretta and Christina; one son, Michael Shawn Jr; parents; one sister, Sherri; three brothers, Michael, Sammy and Johnathan; and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ethel KEY, 102, of Warner, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Memorial Park Mausoleum in Muskogee with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. KEY was born Dec. 9, 1906, in Webbers Falls, to William Lafayette ELLIS and Minnie Lee (DENNY) ELLIS. She died Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, in Warner. Survivors include her nephews and nieces, Ronnie and Pat, Bill and Elsa, Ramona and Jerry and other nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William H. KEY, brothers, Bob ELLIS and Fredis ELLIS, sisters, Letha SHAHAN, Pearl MORGAN, Grace MARTIN and Cora M. HAWK and her daughter, Louise KEY.

Funeral services for Woodrow Wilson “Woody” MASSEY, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Willie Mooney officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MASSEY was born April 18, 1942, in Oswego, N.Y., to Woodrow Wilson MASSEY Sr. and Lena (MARTIN) MASSEY. He died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Nina Pearl GALLIPEAU, April 27, 1963, in New York. She preceded him in death, Sept. 6, 1996, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four sons, David, Woodrow III, Daniel, and Milton; two daughters, Cindy and Honey; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gertrude and June; three brothers, James, Earl and Bobby; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two sons, William and Jesse, his parents, one sister and three brothers.

Funeral services for Rhonda Kay PEARCE, 55, of Tulsa, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Guiding Light Tabernacle Church in Tulsa. Burial is in the Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Bob Stroud officiating, under the direction of Dillon Funeral Home of Sand Springs. Mrs. PEARCE was born Jan. 2, 1954, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Willie Clarence and Clara Marie (BURRIS) SUTTON. She died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Bill PEARCE of the home; parents, Clara Marie and James Lee WISDOM; children, Nicholas James, Kenneth Lee, William Dean, Christy Dawn, Samantha Dion; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers and sisters, Francis K. and Raymond, Charles L. and Pauletta, William L., Sharon M., Leslie W., Carolyn L. and Derrick, Geroma A. Jr. and Carla, Teresa L., James L. and Denise, Cynthia D., John A. SR., Sharlyn K., Clarence D., Reda S., Sue E.; and 13 nieces and 18 nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles Alvin and Myrtle Lee Vancil BURRIS, William MORRIS, Mattie Lee Ruth SUTTON, father and son, Billy Eugene PEARCE Jr.

Graveside services for Elizabeth HOPPIS RIGGS, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RIGGS was born Jan. 28, 1925, in Jasper, Ark., to Stella HOPPIS. She died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Harmon RIGGS, Sept. 14, 1941. He preceded her in death, March 31, 1982, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Jerri and Janelle; four sons, Larry, Don, Randy and Bobby; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Beverly JONES, one son, Leon RIGGS, mother, Stella HARL and one sister, Dottie REAL.

Funeral services for Evelyn Marie MILLER TURMAN, 78, of Tulsa, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Leo Guthrie officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TURMAN was born Feb. 11, 1931, in Blackgum, to Homer MILLER and Emma (ESSERY) MILLER. She died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, in Tulsa. She married Virgil Ray TURMAN, July 28, 1950, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, Oct. 23, 1996, in Stigler. Survivors include four daughters and one son-in-law, Linda, Donna and Winford, Sheila and LaFonda; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leland Ray and Pam, and Kenneth James and Tammy; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Joyce and Melba; two brothers, Herbert and Bud; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Carolyn Sue WATTS, two grandchildren, Leland TURMAN Jr. and Hangie HANCOCK and her parents.

Funeral services for Ruth Marie MABRY, 84, of Gore, were held at 10 a m Thursday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God in Gore with the Rev. Jean Rozell Campbell officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. MABRY was born Sept 1, 1924, in Dewar, to Jack and Nellie(ROARK) LISTON. She died Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009, in Muskogee. Survivors include her daughter, Peggy and her husband, Eddie; one son, Ronnie and his wife Cathy; six sisters, Dorothy, Rose and Gordon, Janella and Don, Jackie and Miles, Janie, and Dixie and Tom; step-children, Shirley and Jack; 10 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill HAIR and Jacob MABRY, brothers, Robert LISTON and Ray LISTON, son David HAIR and daughter, Linda WAGONER.

Funeral services for Rosemary Ann JONES WILLIAMS, 60, are being held at 11 a m Saturday at the New Morning Star Baptist Church in Moffett with the Rev Herbert Wilson officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove/Lattimore Cemetery, in Roland, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs WILLIAMS was born April 7, 1949, in Moffett to Jeremiah JONES and Sylvia (POSLEY) JONES. She died Monday, Aug 17, 2009. Survivors include one daughter, Janet and her husband, Scott; three sons, Jonathan, Joe Lynn and his wife, Tammy, and Jeremy and his wife, Chalawndra; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Lola, Evelyn and her husband, George, and Francis and her husband, Theodore; one brother, Terry; two aunts, Lavada and Pauline; 27 nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and relatives.

Funeral services for Janie BIGGERSTAFF, 45, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Roland Pentecostal Church in Roland with the Rev. Steve Gray officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. BIGGERSTAFF was born May 11, 1964, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Robert Louis DRAKE and Bobbie Sue (GRAY) DRAKE. She died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, in Muldrow. She married Eddie Harland BIGGERSTAFF, Oct. 21, 1983, in Roland. Survivors include her husband, Eddie of the home; one daughter, Jasmine; two sons, Levi and Sean; mother, Bobbie DRAKE; two sisters, Susan and Vicki; two nieces; two nephews; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother, Bob DRAKE and one sister, Robyn MARSHALL.

Graveside services for George Daniel “Pete” CARTER Sr., 77, of Gore, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the White Chapel Cemetery in Gore with the Rev. Mark Howard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CARTER was born May 14, 1932, in Claremore, to A.E. CARTER and Callie (THOMAS) CARTER. He died Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, in Gore. He married Betty Sue FIELDS, July 28, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death, Aug. 29, 1999, in Tahlequah. Survivors include one son, Dan; two daughters, Kim and Kiah Lyn; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Floyd and Jimmy Claud; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, John, Perk and Wendell, a sister, Beatrice and two infant siblings.

Funeral services for Barbara Ann HOLLAND, 67, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery, in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. HOLLAND died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Ted B. HOLLAND of the home; two sons, Richard and Theron; one brother, Darrell Wayne; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Graveside services for Verlon Ordell “Johnny” RINGGOLD, 88, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Gans Cemetery with the Rev. Harold McKeehen officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RINGGOLD was born Feb. 23, 1921, in Salina, to James Wesley RINGGOLD and Iva Mae (WHITFIELD) RINGGOLD. He died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Tamera and Chad and Judy; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Larry and Bonnie, Dwight and Karen, and Bobby; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Argie; one brother, Stanley; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for James Howard RUTLEDGE Sr., 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is in Rocky Point Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RUTLEDGE was born April 17, 1931, in Rosetta, Ark., to Doc Claude RUTLEDGE and Narcissia (PRICE) RUTLEDGE . He died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Newanna Hope and Raybern; one son, James Howard Jr.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one niece; four nephews; one sister, Wilma Anawake; He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Baby RUTLEDGE and grandson, Jason Ray JULSTEAD.

Graveside services for Betty Lou GLOVER, 64, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Copeland Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GLOVER was born Oct. 1, 1944, in Tipton, to Riley HOWARD and Florence PURCELL. She died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Dankie Darrell GLOVER, March 13, 1960, in Lawton. Survivors include her husband, Dankie of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Carolyn and Gary, and Becky, and Crystal; five sons and daughters-in-law, Lance and Brenda, David and Saundra, Ben and Ginger, Glen and Teresa, and Waylon and Cindy; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Bennie Daryl GLOVER, her parents and five brothers, Leslie, Stanley, Johnny, Hershel and Joe Allen HOWARD.

Annetta KELLEY, 62, of Muldrow, OK joined her precious daughter, Nina WALTERS, in Heaven Wednesday, August 26, 2009. She was born Annetta Sue NOLAND in Ada, OK to Ralph and Alvie NOLAND on Sept 22, 1948. She leaves her loving husband of forty-one years James, brother Charles and wife Diana, sisters Retha, Alice and Linda. She is preceded in death by brother Dewey NOLAND. She is survived by sons Sean and wife Julie, and Donald and girlfriend Kim; as well as four grandchildren. Annetta also leaves son-in-law Mike, his wife Lana and son. A daughter-in-law Roanetta and sever nieces and nephews. Special friends Laura and Marilyn and family, Jimmy and Lucy and high school pals and lifelong friends Mary, Mary and Gayle will also miss Annetta, as well as Lizzie and Mo-Jo. In accordance with her wishes, no service is planned locally but she will make a final trip with her family to the Cane River in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Funeral services for Mark F. RHODES, 56, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RHODES was born Nov. 6, 1952, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Harold RHODES and Hazel (PENDERGRASS) RHODES. He died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Lena; one daughter and son-in-law, Lynell and Derek; one grandchild; mother, Hazel CLOUGH; three brothers, Joe, Tom and Mike; companion, Fran; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Phil and Reggie RHODES.

Funeral services for Alayna LaRae THOMAS, 28, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vian High School Auditorium. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Aug. 18, 1981, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Blanche A. McNAMEE and Calvin THOMAS Jr. She died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2009. Survivors include her mother; father; maternal grandmother, Freddie McNAMEE; her paternal grandmother, Jeri STEWART; maternal uncles, David, Clyde Jr. and Fred and his wife, Shelly; maternal aunts, Elmyra and her husband, Johnnie, Velma and Erma and her husband, Eddie; paternal aunts, Tracey, Terri ; one paternal uncle, John; one paternal brother; four paternal sisters; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Clyde McNAMEE Sr., maternal uncle, Dale McNAMEE Sr. and paternal uncle, Michael STEWART.

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