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Graveside services for Don Ray CROOK, 60, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Marlon E. Douthit officiating. Mr. CROOK was born June 24, 1940, in Helena Ark., to Clarence Leroy CROOK and Bill (CRENSHAW) CROOK. He died Monday, July 31, 2000, in Muskogee. Mr. CROOK married Gloria (IRONS) CROOK April 15, 1992, in Hot Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Gloria of the home; three daughters, Dedra, Jodie and Crystal; three sons, Bryan, Phillip and Jason; one grandson; one brother, Bob; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Vera Mae HAMILTON, 78, of Spiro, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Panama First Assembly of God Church, with the Revs. Brian D. Smith and Bryan Fouts officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mrs. HAMILTON was born July 26, 1922, in Logan County, Ark., to Andrew Cleveland MOORE and Nancy (SMITH) MOORE. She died Friday, July 28, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jerry; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Dana; one grandson; and three brothers Kenneth, Sam and O.E. Mrs. HAMILTON was preceded in death by her husband, Granville HAMILTON; her parents; two sisters, Viola JOHNSON and Mildred BROWN; and two brothers, Vance MOORE and Joe MOORE.

Funeral services for Terry McGEHEE, 41, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Braxton Bigot officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. McGEHEE was born June 25, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jesse Dale McGEHEE and Cenna Lee (PENDERGRASS) McGEHEE. He died Friday, July 28, 2000, in Muldrow. Survivors include one son, Terry Wayne Jr., his mother, Cenna Lee McGEHEE; one sister, Pam; one brother, Farrell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Anna Mae McKENZIE, 57, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Mizell officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home. Mrs. McKENZIE was born May 31, 1943, in Muldrow, to Albert EDWARDS and Hettie (SEATON) EDWARDS. She died Friday, July 28, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Darvin McKENZIE of the home; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Euland and Debbie, Terence and Rachel, Craig and Jason and Tera; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Sylvia; and three brothers, William, Darlus and Danny. Mrs. McKENZIE was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Evonne and Charline EDWARDS; and two brothers, Euland Clay "Dude" EDWARDS and a baby brother.

Funeral services for Jesse Vanlee MILLER, 20, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of edwards Funeral Home. Mr. MILLER died, July 28, 2000, in Duckhill, Miss. Survivors include his fiancee, Rebecca; his parents, Tom and Karen MILLER; his grandparents, Elaine, and Edwin Boyce; one sister, Venessa; one niece; and one nephew.

Memorial service for Mary Jane PACHMAYR, 84, of Buffalo, Mo., were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, at the Cantlon Otterness Funeral Chapel. Mrs. PACHMAYR was born in Fort Smith, Ark., to Henry and Georgia (FRAMBERS) BARRY. She died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in the Cox Medical Center-South in Springfield, Mo. Survivors include two daughters, Karen and Betty; four sons, Kenneth, Mike, Steven and David; and 19 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. PACHMAYR was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth PACHMAYR; her parents; and two daughters, Cathy PACHMAYR and Barbara BRADEN. Arrangements were under the direction of Cantlon Otterness Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services for William Lewis VENABLE, 61, of Springdale, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Vian Baptist church, with the Rev. Tom Shaw officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. VENABLE was born Jan. 5, 1939, in Texas, to William Lewis VENABLE, Jr., and Gloria (ALLPHIN) VENABLE. He died Monday, July 31, 2000, in Springdale. Mr. VENABLE married Erma Lynn BREASHEARS on June 27, 1959, at Vian Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Erma of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, William L. "Bill" and Josie; one daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Steven; four grandchildren; one brother, Myron; and one niece, aunts uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. VENABLE was preceded in death by his parents and one baby daughter, Mary Sue VENABLE.

Graveside services for Ronnie WITT, 52, of Pine Bluff, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Tahlequah Cemetery. Mr. WITT died Sunday, July 30, 2000, in Pine Bluff. Survivors include his father, Johnnie WITT; two sons, Johnnie Lee and David; and two sisters, Barbara Jean and Carolyn Sue. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Dr. Jerry Leroy PANTER, Ed.D., 57, of Okmulgee, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, at the First United Methodist Church in Okmulgee. An additional service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, at the First Christian Church in Stilwell, with the Revs. David Kelly, Guy Langston and Jack Holland officiating. Burial will be in the Stilwell "New Hope" Cemetery, under the direction of McClendon Funeral Home in Okmulgee. Dr. PANTER was born Oct. 2, 1942, in Prairie Grove, Ark., to John Leroy and Frances H. (WOFFORD) PANTER. He died Thursday, July 20, 2000, in Okmulgee. Dr. PANTER married Virginia Louise (SELF) PANTER on Aug. 18, 1963, in McAlester. Survivors include his wife, Virginia PANTER of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, David and John and Leah; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and John; two grandchildren; his mother, Frances PANTER; one sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne and Jack; one brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Martha; other relatives and many friends. Dr. PANTER was preceded in death by his father, Roy PANTER, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom WOFFORD.

Funeral services for Ahlois WEEDON, 68, of Clinton, were held at 2:00 p.m. July 24, at the First United Methodist Church in Clinton with the Rev. Larry King officiating. Graveside services were held at 4:30 p.m. Monday, at the Sunnyside Cemetery, four miles east of Vici, with the Rev. Benny Waller officiating. Mrs. WEEDON was born Jan. 24, 1932, in Vici, to Elmer and Clara (COLES) KENNEDY. She died Friday, July 21, 2000, at Integris Clinton Reginal Hospital. Mrs. WEEDON married Billy Dean WEEDON on Sept. 2, 1951, at Vici. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gayla and Doug; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Lee and Perrie Beth and Rick and Jill; five grandchildren; and two brothers, Harold and Leland. Mrs. WEEDON was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and one sister, Elma LYNES. Arrangements were under the direction of Stanley-Lee Funeral Home in Clinton.

Graveside services for Louis Holland BATES, 81, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Mary Whitaker officiating. Mr. BATES was born May 18, 1919, in North Carolina, to George Lee BATES and Bessie (VAUGHN) BATES. He died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married JoAnn Meredith Boone in 1950 in Meridian, Miss. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn BATES of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Holly and Tom; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Debbie; two grandchildren and spouses; two great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Lorraine G. CHERRY, 80, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Muldrow. Burial was in Memory Gardens in Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. She died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sons, Dennis, Jim and Mike; one sister, Kittie; one brother, Roy P.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Farrell D. HALL, 73, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Harold Gibson officiating. Burial was in Drakestand Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. HALL was born Dec. 5, 1926, in Holland, Ark., to John Phillip HALL and Tommie (SHAW) HALL. He died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Clara (ROGERS) HALL of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Mike; one son and daughter in law, John and Kim; two sisters, Carnella and Wanetta; and four grandchildren.

Jimmy Lee HOLDEN, 61, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, in Fort Smith. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of Fort Smith; two daughters, Cathy and Mary; four sons, Jim, Robert, William and David; his mother, Juanita; three brothers, Allen, John, and Steve; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Maudie Ellen (WHISENHUNT) HOOVER, 85, of Long was held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Long Community Church, with the Revs. Curtis Mitchell and Al Ruckman officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. HOOVER was born Jan. 3, 1915, in Long, to Benjamin Franklin WHISENHUNT and Sarah Jane (BARRICKS) WHISENHUNT. She died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Freda; one son and daughter-in-law, Henry Ronald and Helen; two brothers, Jack and Buster; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. HOOVER was preceded in death by her husband, Henry HOOVER; one sister, Ada WILLIE; and three brothers, Harvey, Earnest and Leroy.

Graveside services for Alfred Lee JACKSON, 36, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Blackjack Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Tim Adair officiating. Mr. JACKSON was born July 25, 1964, in Bartlesville to Joe and Sharon (PINKERTON) JACKSON. He died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Arian; one son, Journey; his mother, Sharon; maternal grandmother, Mildred; two half sisters; three brothers, Joe, Walter and Donald; and one half brother. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Roy JOHNSON, 56, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Tommy Treat and Bro. Ed Reese officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. JOHNSON was born Sept. 22, 1943, in Sallisaw, to Walter E. JOHNSON and Mary Iva (TURNER) JOHNSON. He died Monday, Aug. 7, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Beverly E. SCHAEFFER Aug. 31, 1963, in Loveland, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Beverly JOHNSON of the home; two daughters, Ronalyn Kay, and Mary Ann; one son, Roy ; four grandchildren; three brothers, Henry, Tommy and Arlin; and one stepbrother, Foreman.

Jason Keith LEDFORD, 19, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, in Kearney County, Kan. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith with military honors, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. A memorial service is being held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Carson, Colo. Survivors include his fiancee, Malane; his parents, Murrey KEITH and Vickie Lynn LEDFORD; one brother, Kevin Allen; paternal grandparents, Harold Allen and Jeannettee Lee; maternal grandparents, Ethel and Eunice;

Funeral services for Frances Cleo McEVER, 75, of Del City, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Southern Baptist Church in Del City, with Dr. Tom Elliff and Ralph Speas officiating. A graveside service and burial was held at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home of Del City. Mrs. McEVER was born March 31, 1925, in Miller Ridge, near Sallisaw, to Charles Ben MILLER and Mary Clay (RILEY) MILLER. She died Friday, Aug. 4, 2000, at St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. She married Robert Frank McEVER Nov. 24, 1945. He preceded her in death June 13, 1986. Survivors include three children and their spouses, Doug and Diane, Judy and Oliver, and Paula and Michael; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two step grandchildren; three sisters, Lillian and Bernice and Lena and husband, Bill; one sister-in-law, Mildred; two step grandsons; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. McEVER was also preceded in death by her parents; and her parents-in-law, Bob and Missouri McEVER.

Funeral services for Ted NEWBY, 32, of Spiro were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Spiro First Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Robert Stuart officiating. Burial was in Sprio City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. NEWBY was born Feb. 26, 1968, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Donald and Grace (Carl) NEWBY. He died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Debbie (RAMSEY) NEWBY of the home; one son, Tyler; four brothers, Sam, Tim, Ben and Ron; his parents, Donald and Grace; and his grandmothers, Margaret and Mable. Mr. NEWBY was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Dewey NEWBY and T.J. CARL.

Graveside services for Lela MAY, 88, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Drakestand Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert Maxwell officiating. Mrs. MAY was born Nov. 7, 1911, in Bokoshe, to Sam and Mary (SMITH) BLEDSOE. She died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda; two sons, Bill and Robert; one sister, Dayda; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. MAY was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman MAY one June 20, 1998; and five brothers, Bert BLEDSOE, Harlan BLEDSOE, Edward BLEDSOE, George BLEDSOE and Sonny BLEDSOE. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Charley James RUSSELL, 90, of the Redland community are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. RUSSELL was born Feb. 12, 1910, in the Liberty community, to John Lester RUSSELL and Mary Ann (VICKERY) RUSSELL. He died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000, in Muldrow. He married Cleo Berta BUTLER Oct. 17, 1931, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Cleo B. RUSSELL of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cassie and Wayne, Fern and Dan and Wilma and A.E.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Geraldine and Jim and Rita; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie; and one brother, Jess.

Funeral services for Bill J. LINCKS, 75, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mr. LINCKS died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000. Survivors include his wife, Patricia LINCKS of the home; one daughter, Sue; one stepdaughter, Darlene; three sons, William, Edward and Andy; one stepson, Michael; one sister, Dorothy; one brother, Ben; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for William Ray SUTTON, 86, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Ocker Funeral home Chapel in Alma, Ark. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mr. SUTTON died wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, at his home. Survivors include one daughter, Shelia; one son, Jerry; one sister, Betty; and three grandchildren. His wife, Thelma SUTTON preceded Mr. SUTTON in death.

Funeral services for Jim WILSON, 50, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. WILSON was born Aug. 6, 1950, in McLean, Texas, to Arthur Lee WILSON and Loney Bell (DRAKE) WILSON. He died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four sisters, Patricia, Olgua, Oleta Bell and Annis Kathleen; two brothers, Edward Lee and Charles; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. Mr. WILSON was preceded in death by one sister, Dianna Ruth WILSON.

Funeral services for Robert Houston BRENDLE, 63, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Rodney Robertson officiating. Burial was in Milton Cemetery, west of Bokoshe, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BRENDLE was born March 18, 1937, in McCurtain, to John and Anna Mae (MAGBY) BRENDLE. he died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Joyce; one brother, Marvin; several half brothers and half sisters; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; and many friends and co-workers. Mr. BRENDLE was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Jean BAILEY.

Funeral services for Viola Angeline BURCHFIELD, 95, of Roland were held at 2 p.m.Tuesday at Eastside Free Will Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Bill Adcock and Ken Wolfe officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. BURCHFIELD was born March 10, 1905, in Uniontown, Ark., to John Doss SHARP and Ida (COTNER) SHARP. She died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000, in Roland. She married Enoch Wilson BURCHFIELD Nov. 26, 1921, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death July 31, 1966. Survivors include one son, Billy G.; one daughter, Nathalee; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law and dear friend, Audrey; and several other relatives and friends.

James A. "Jim" BURNETT, 51, of Hatfield, Ark., died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, in Wyoming. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hatfield First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Brad Justice and Rick Bateman officiating. Burial was in A. L. Stephens Memorial Cemetery in Clayton, under the direction of Hall Funeral Service Mena, Ark. Mr. BURNETT was born Sept. 17, 1948, in Alameda, Calif., to James Don BURNETT and Imogean (THORNBURGH) BURNETT. He married Kathryn Daphane WESTON Aug. 30, 1969, in Wilberton. Survivors include his wife, Daphane BURNETT of Hatfield; one daughter, Stephanie; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kendra; his parents, Imogene and James; one brother, Bob; three grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; aunt, Clara; and many other family members and friends. Mr. BURNETT was preceded in death by his maternal grandpaents, Chester and Ruya THORNBURGH; paternal grandparents, William S. and Clara BURNETT; and aunt, Vivienne BURNETT.

Funeral services for Tommie Edith FARRIS, 79, of Tahlequah were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hart Funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah, with Bro. Mike McConnell officiating. Burial was in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home. Mrs. FARRIS was born Oct. 7, 1920, in Vian, to Thomas and Maude (SUTTEER) YOUNG. She died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, in Tulsa. She married Carrol "Bill" FARRIS Sept. 2, 1941, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, Bill FARRIS; eight children, C. Jacquelyne, William T., Patricia A., Gary D., Lottie S., Michael M. , John J. and Valerie L.; 26 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and many friends and loved ones.

Funeral services for John LONG, 46, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Don Williamson officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Weleetka, under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home. Mr. LONG was born Aug. 28, 1953, in Weleetka, to Clinton and Leora (CHASTAIN) LONG. He died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2000, in his home. He married Sue SMITH July 6, 1976. Survivors include his wife, Sue LONG of the home; one son, Chris; one daughter, Kristen; his father, Clinton LONG; four brothers, Tim, Wayne, Preston and Gene; four sisters, JoAnn, Kay, Dorothy and Cindy;and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Henrietta Helen SCHULZ, 86, of Webbers Falls, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000, in Vian. She was born April 12, 1914, in Chicago, to Ludwig and Anna (MOCEK) SIECIK. Survivors include one daughter, Jacqueline; one grandson; one sister, Martha; one nephew; and two great-nephews. Funeral services will be held in Chicago with local arrangements under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Graveside services for Jack Howard SHELL, 68, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pope Chapel Cemetery, near Warner, with the Rev. Cardell Coppin officiating. Mr. SHELL was born July 31, 1932, in Jones, to Howard and Ethel (BLAYLOCK) SHELL. He died Sunday, Aug. 6, 2000, in Tulsa. Survivors include his children, Wayne, Bobby, Christie, Cindy, and Scott; three stepsons, Steve, Jeff, and Benjie; one brother, James Scott; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Meredith Jo WALKER, 27, of Muldrow died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Tricia Ann; one son, Jonathan; her parents, John and Peggy Pacek; maternal grandmother, Irma CARTER; three sisters, Ida, Tracey and Elizabeth; and seven brothers, Milo, Alex, Matthew, John, Timothy, James and Michael. Cremation is under the direction of Lewis Funeral chapel Inc., in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Maude L. WALTERS, 92, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Copic Baptist Church in Nicut, with the Rev. Wayne Euford and Junior Kester officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WALTERS was born May 2, 1908, in July Springs, to D.M. and Bertha (SAILOR) FLANAGAN. She died Sunday, August 13, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Robert M. WALTERS. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1980. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret; two sons, Dewey and Darrell; one brother, Olen; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Deborah Ann WOFFORD, 51, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. WOFFORD was born June 2, 1949, to Frank and Edan (RIDDLE) McKINNEY. She died Monday, Aug. 14, 2000, in Muldrow. She married Norwin Ray WOFFORD Sr. Sept. 15, 1973, in Long. Survivors include her husband, Ray of the home; one daughter, Rayla; two stepdaughters, Stephanie and Raylene; two sons, Kevin and Stephen; one stepson, Norwin Ray Jr.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Brenda Sue.

Harry Keleen YOUNG, 76, of Stockton, Calif., died Saturday, July 1, 2000, after a long illness. Graveside services were held July 6, 2000, at Southeast Lawn Mortuary in Elk Grove, Calif. He was born Aug. 29, 1923, in Vian, to Austin Zachariah YOUNG Sr. and Helen Louise (MOSS) YOUNG. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Keith A. and Waynette; one daughter and son-in-law, Keleen and Stanley; seven grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Winnie Lee, Helen, Sharlie Ann and Douglas; one brother, Austin Z.; one aunt Lucy Lee; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. YOUNG was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Robert and Bill Tom.

Sammy O. BOEN, 68, of Van Buren, Ark., died Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pleasant View Church of Christ in Stilwell. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; two sons, Michael and Keith; two half-sisters, Mildred and Josie; one brother, Jimmie; four half-brothers, Roy, Doyle, levi and J.R.; and five grandchildren.

Graveside services for Albert DeCANEY, 58, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Fleetwood officiating. Mr. DeCANEY was born Sept. 11, 1941, in Prunedale, Calif., to Arthur and Bertha DeCANEY. He died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sisters, Lena, Shirley and Mary; and three brothers, Arthur, Henry and Jerry. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Darlene Faye HALL, 67, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Eastside Free Holiness Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Braxton Bigot officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove Cemetery, north of Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home i n Muldrow. Mrs. HALL was born Dec. 17, 1932, in Hardin, Mo., to Warfield and Clara (BASSE) WALKER. She died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Harrison Valintine "H.V." HALL May 8, 1954, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, H.V. HALL of the home; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Darrell, Carroll and Wendy and Dennis and Donna and Cana and Cheryl; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Zella Geneva JOHNSON, 90, of Lancaster, Texas died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000. Graveside services are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Edgewood Cemetery in Lancaster, under the direction of Byrum Funeral Home in Lancaster. Mrs. JOHNSON was born July 25, 1910, in Muldrow. Survivors include one son, Bill; one daughter, Kay; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Jimmy R. LYONS, 49, of Roland died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Lynn LYONS; one son and daughter-in-law, Gil and Jackie; his father, James LYONS; three sisters, Tommy, Doris and Vicki; one brother, Howard; one grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald Eugene TIBBITTS, 51, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, in Fort Smith. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. The body was cremated. Survivors include his wife, Stella of the home; one daughter, Tammy Joan; two sons, Donald E. Jr., and Stephen Lee; three sisters, Louise, Mary and Selma; three brothers, Vernon, Myrl and Junior; and six grandchildren.

Graveside services for Molly Ruth BROTHERTON, 81, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Raymond powell officiating. Mrs. BROTHERTON was born April 9, 1919, in the Paw Paw community, to Claude and Lillie G. (MIZE) LASTER. She died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Vian. Survivors include one sister, Mildred ; and several nieces and Nephews. Mrs. BROTHERTON was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Fred "Buck" LASTER Sr. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Lisa Marie MYERS, 36, of Hickman, Ky., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Mrs. MYERS was born Jan. 9, 1964, in Marion, Ohio, to Robert MYERS and Bonnie Gail (FLETCHER) MYERS REED. She died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in Union City, Tenn. Survivors include two daughters, Melissa and Amber; her mother, Bonnie REED; her father, Robert MYERS; three sisters, Victoria, Connie, and Elizabeth; one breother, Robert; four nieces; four nephews; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Robert TALIAFERRO, 63, of Lawton were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the letitia Baptist Church, east of Lawton. Burial was in the Letitia Cemetery, under the direction of Becker Funeral Home in Lawton. Mr. TALIAFERRO was born Jan. 17, 1937, east of Lawton. He died Sunday, Aug. 20, 2000, in a Lawton hospital. He married Melba ROBETSON June 1, 1957, at Bethel Methodist Church, east of Lawton. Survivors include his wife, Melba TALIAFERRO of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Robbie and Mike; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Teresa; one brother, Paul; one sister, Dianne; and five grandchildren. Mr. TALIAFERRO was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, James Richard TALIAFERRO.

Graveside services for Violet WOODS, 59, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Vaught Cemetery, north of Webbers Falls, with theRevs. Ray Phillips and Orville Reynolds officiating. Mrs. WOODS was born March 3, 1941, in Nail, Ark., to Harley Leonard REYNOLDS. She died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000,. at her home. She married Leon Everett WOODS March 20, 1957, in Pea Ridge, Ark. He preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1985. Survivors include three daughters, Cynthia Christine, Nancy Louise and Lauren Virginia; three sons, Everett Gene, Leonard Dale, and David William; one granddaughter; one brother, Troy; one sister, Imalee; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore.

Funeral services for Lance BLADEN, 67, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert Maxwell Jr. officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BLADEN was born March 14, 1933, in Hyattsville, Md., to Franklin L. BLADEN and Helen L (LEIZAR) BLADEN. He died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Margaret BLADEN of the home; two daughters, Teresa A. and Sheri L.; three sons, Ronald L., William T., and Douglas S.; two brothers, Calvin and Franklin; his parents; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ruby Orevia HALL, 87, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Vian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Chris Trent officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. HALL was born Feb. 12, 1913, in Vian to M.D. SPEER Sr. and Elizabeth Mary (BRESHEARS) SPEER. She died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in Vian. She married James ":Jim" Alfred HALL March 1, 1969, in Texarkana, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Jackie; three brothers, M.D. Jr., Louis and Bill; and seveal nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Drayton Merial SMITH, 71, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. Smith was born Sept. 7, 1928, in Fostaria, Texas, to Alvin Ganes SMITH and Lola Faye (HARP) SMITH. He died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Audrey Sue BANNING June 13, 1958, in Conroe, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Audrey SMITH of the home; three daughters, Deborah, Christine, and Diane; one son, Eddie; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty; two brothers, Jim and Jack; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John Gilbert DORITY, 39, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. DORITY was born July 20, 1961, in Sallisaw, to Elmer DORITY Jr. and Betty (HILL) DORITY. He died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Dale and Nevada; one daughter, Morgan; his mother and step-father, Betty and Mitch; his father and stepmother, Elmer and Polly; five sisters, Theresa, Theresa, Nora, Sue, Belinda; two brothers, Tommy and James; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Donna Jean EMMERT, 43, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cedarville Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. EMMERT died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Ronald EMMERT of the home; her parents, Charles CROSSNO; and Florance CROSSNO; four sisters, Susan, Betty, Martha, Doris; and three brothers, Sammy, Tommy and Robert.

Funeral services for Bobby FROST, 53, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Blue Ribbon Downs Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Green and Leroy Summers officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. FROST was born March 6, 1947, in Sulphur, to Leon and Bobbie (WOODRUFF) FROST. He died Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Donna (GRAHAM) FROST; two daughters, Jackie and Stephanie Kristene; one son Kendall; and two grandchildren;

Kenneth Dale MARRS, 69, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2000, in a local hospital. Funeal services were held at Fentress Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of the home; three daughters, Brenda, Susan, and Melissa; one son, Ed ; his mother, Montie MARRS; three brothers, Donald, Bill, and Ben; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mr. MARRS was preceded ind eath by one son, Larry MARRS.

Funeral services for Phyllis G. MATTHEWS, 56, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. MATTHEWS died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Frank MATTHEWS of Roland; two daughters and one son-in-law, Julie and Bradley, and Cindy; her mother, Abbie ROGERS; one brother, William G.; and one grandchild.

Graveside services for George MORTON, 77, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dwight Mission Cemetery, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Mr. MORTON was born June 27, 1923, in Short, to Bert and Lillian (RICHARDSON) MORTON. He died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy and Helen; three sons, Joe, Robert and George; one sister, Colleen; one brother, Roy; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. MORTON was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Elizabeth on May 18, 2000; his parents; an infant son; and one brother, Walter MORTON. Arrangements wre under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Fay SUMMERHILL, 79, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mr. SUMMERHILL died Monday, Aug. 28, 2000, in a local nursing home. Survivors include his wife, Colleen of the home; two daughters, Wyona and Darlene; two sons, Dewaine and Ivan; five sisters, Quixie Ann, Velma, Verna Mae, Letha and Emma Lou; one brother, the Rev. Loyd; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

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