August 2002

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Funeral services for Helen Louise CATON, 79, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Van Buren. Rosary was held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. CATON died Saturday, July 27, 20002, in a local nursing home. Survivors include her husband, Dolphas Dale CATON of Van Buren; five daughters, Patricia, Barbara, Beverly, Diana and Catherine; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Ann.

Graveside services for Bonnie COOK, 81, of Keota, are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Old Cache Cemetery in Keota, with the Rev. Mark Cook officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Ms. COOK was born Nov. 16, 1920, in Star, Okla., to Arthur Elbert COOK and Vesta Hattie (PRIDMORE) COOK. She died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Spiro. Survivors include one brother, Thomas and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Beulah HARDT and Ocie ISOM; and three brother, Leonard, Elbert and Vance COOK.

Funeral services for Richard "Dick" JOHNSON, 66, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville, Ark. With full military honors under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. JOHNSON died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ann JOHNSON of the home; two daughters, Kathy and Karen; one son, Kenneth; four stepsons, James R., Benny and David and Mark; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; two sisters, Mary Ann and Debbie; and one one brother, Jim.

Funeral services for Dona Mae McGUIRE, 68, of Roland were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at First Freewill Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with Revs. Dale Gallaher and Gilbert Pixley officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. McGUIRE was born July 26, 1934, in Fort Smith to Jeff Brown and Letha (HUGGINS) BROWN. She died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Fort Smith. She married Alfred J. McGUIRE on May 26, 1951, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband Alfred of the home; two sons, James and Donnie; three daughters, Ann, Kathy and Peggy; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Isabell; one brother, Wade; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Gisele R. McMAHAN, 77, of Ringold, formerly of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Tommy Ballard and Junior Garrett officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McMAHAN was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Belgium. She died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Paris, Texas. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She married Willard R. "Bud" McMAHAN on Oct. 14, 1946, in Belgium. He preceded her in death on March 9, 1971. Survivors include one son, Johnny; one sister-in-law, Helen; one brother-in-law, Raymond; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends in the United States, France and Belgium.

Funeral services for Neva M. MOORE, 73, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Dwain Hardbarger officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MOORE was born March 10, 1929, in Nicut to Will POLECAT and Clara (NELSON) POLECAT. She married John Edmond MOORE on March 1, 1947, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1992. Survivors include two daughters, Alice and Terry; two sons, Johnny Dale and Curtis; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brother, George and Jack POLECAT and one sister, Alice POLECAT.

Graveside services for Mozelle O'NEAL, 75, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, in Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. O'NEAL was born Sept. 2, 1926, in Clarksville, Ark. to Monroe Leslie "Buddy" JOHNSON and Robbie (BLACKBURN) JOHNSON. She died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Reggie and Melinda; two daughters and sons-in-law, Zelinda and Donnie, and Debbie and Warren; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Lynville and Margaret; her step-mother, Mildred JOHNSON; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Tom POINDEXTER, 76, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw by the family. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. POINDEXTER was born July 31, 1925, in Bibbs, to Jim POINDEXTER and Pearl (WORLEY) POINDEXTER. He died Thursday, July 25, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Emma Jean JORDAN in 1949 in Stilwell. She preceded him in death on Oct. 18, 1987. Survivors include four daughters, Verna Lee, Pam, Shelly and Kelly; three sons, Joel, Perry Leon and Eldon Ray; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald and Ben; and two sisters, Maggie and Wilma June.

Funeral services for Richard Coker POWELL, 77, of Horseshoe Beach, Fla., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chapel in Cross City, Fla., with the Revs. James Butler, Sammy corbin and Eric Randall officiating. Burial was in Butler Cemetery in Horseshoe Beach under the direction of Rick Gooding Funeral Home in Cross City. Mr. POWELL was born Nov. 4, 1924, in Muldrow to Leonard and Ruth POWELL. He died Wednesday, July 24, 2002. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Fran POWELL of Horseshoe Beach; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and his wife Marian; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sharon, Tina and her husband Steve and Andrea and her husband Paul; three brothers, Robert, Gene and John; six sisters, Lily and Pat, Floy, Toinette, Sue and Faye; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Dennis POWELL and one sister, Vivian PFLIGER.

Funeral services for Glen SHAW, 59, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Harvest Hill Assembly of God in Spiro, with the Rev. Andrew Jones officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. SHAW was born May 19, 1943, in Spiro to Thomas Franklin SHAW and Dorothy (ROWAN) SHAW. He died Saturday, July 27, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Loretta BREASHERS. Survivors include his wife, Loretta "Rita" SHAW of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Saba, Darlynn and her husband Greg, Elisa and her husband Brian, and Michelle and her husband Virgil; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Randall, Damon and his wife Tammy, and Michael Shane and his wife Shawnee; nine grandchildren; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and his wife Ruby, Leon and his wife Pat, and George and his wife Brenda. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Lucretia LONG.

Funeral services for Louise BALL, 74, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Mt McCurry Cemetery, near Rudy, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. BALL died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in a local hospital. She married B.C. BALL on Nov. 24, 1945, in the Kibler United Methodist Church. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2002. Survivors include four daughters, Anita, Debbie, Beverly and Teresa ; five sons, Jack, Ken and Bill, Wes and Eddie; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Jack and Jerry.

Funeral services for Maggie Faye BILYEU, 70, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Landmark Holiness Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Johnny Watkins officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BILYEU was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Bunch, to Tom RIGGS and Florida (LONG) RIGGS. She died Thursday, August 1, 2002, in Vian. She married Bennie Wayne BILYEU on May 10,1 949, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Bennie of the home; three daughters, Deloris and Dorothy, and Ladonna; two sons, John and Norvan; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ralph. She was preceded in death by two sons, Bennie Wayne and Bobby Ray BILYEU; one great-grandson, Benjamin THOMPSON.

Floyd YANDELL, 72, of Sallisaw, died Sunday, July 28, 2002, in Sallisaw. Cremains will be buried in U.S. National Cemetery, in Springfield, Mo., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. YANDELL was born Oct. 10, 1929, in Branson, Mo. to James YANDELL and Rena (ROWE) YANDELL. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth; one son, Timothy; 6 grandsons; 3 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy; and two brothers, Arnold and James Huland.

Funeral services for Julia Mae CORRELL, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CORRELL was born Dec. 29, 1909, in Sallisaw to Robert G. PORTER and Annie (CARRIKER) PORTER. She died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Perry CORRELL on July 2, 1945, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 1990. Survivors include her niece who she raised, Betty and other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside services for Bula May FARIES, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. FARIES died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Pat; three sons, Bob, David and Bill; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Martha and Wanda.

Funeral services for Judy FRAZIER, 44, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Johnny Overton officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. FRAZIER was born Sept. 23, 1957, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Darrell STAMPS and Frances (WILKINS) STAMPS. She died Friday, Aug. 2, in Spiro. She married Jerry FRAZIER. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Miranda and her husband Ronald; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn; her parents, Darrell and Frances; two sisters, Terry and Tammy; one brother, Stephen; and five nieces. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd and Thelma WILKINS.

Funeral services for Charles Loyd HACKER, 70, of Skiatook, formerly of Sallisaw, were held Friday, Aug. 2, at Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso, with the Rev. Jim Stratton officiating. Burial was in Osage Gardens in Skiatook, under the direction of Mowery Funeral Services in Owasso. Mr. HACKER was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Minco, Okla. to Benjamin Franklin and Rose Lee (MITCHUM) HACKER. He died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, in his home. He married Bonnie LONG on April 7, 1956, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles Dale and his wife, Kris; one daughter and son-in-law, Durenda Jo and her husband David; five grandchildren; one brother, William; and two brother-in-law, Thomas and Carl.

Funeral services for Pearl May HARVELL, 97, of Muldrow were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Eastside Freewill Baptist church in Muldrow, with Revs. Bill Adcock and Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HARVELL was born Jan. 11, 1905, in Ole Remy, Okla., to Joseph Edgar RUCKMAN and Mattie Leona (PREWETT) RUCKMAN. She died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, in Muldrow. She married Horace A. HARVELL on Dec. 22, 1919, in Liberty. He preceded her in death on Jan. 4, 1972. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma and Paul, Ethylee and Charles, Charlene and Paul, and Juanell; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Louise; one daughter-in-law, Odell; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Norman; She was also preceded in death by one son, Delmar Bee HARVELL.

Funeral services for Tommy HOPPER, 55, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. John Earnhart officiating. Burial was in Old Cache Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. HOPPER was born Sept. 1, 1946, in Bokoshe, to Russell Floyd HOPPER and Gladys Mae (HAMILTON) HOPPER. He died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, in Bokoshe. He was a mechanic. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, David HOPPER and his wife Ellen of Gans. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Baby Boy MARTIN, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at Stigler City Cemetery, with Rev. Dallas Caldwell officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. The infant son of Todd and Tami (DINSMORE) MARTIN was born Aug. 5, 2002, in Tulsa. He died Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include his parents, Todd and Tami MARTIN of the home; maternal grandparents, Pete and Sherry DINSMORE; paternal grandparents, Doug and Kathy MARTIN; maternal great-grandfather, Ernest GRIMES; paternal great-grandparents, Marvin and Eula MARTIN; paternal great-grandfather, Loyd MUNN; two uncles, Chad and his wife Christy, and Blake; one aunt, Stephanie and her husband Conley; and three cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Ellen GRIMES; maternal great-grandparents, Edna and H.A. DINSMORE; and paternal great-grandmother, Edith MUNN.

Graveside services for Homer G. McWILLIAMS, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Rocky Point Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Bernice Ramey officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McWILLIAMS was born June 2, 1935, in Millington, Tenn., to Daniel Spurgeon McWILLIAMS and Gracie Lee (JOHNSON) McWILLIAMS. He died Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married June GREEN in Aug 1990 in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, June of the home; two daughter, Debbie and Crystal; five sons, Mark and Homer, Steve, Kelly and Travis; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Sue, and Helen and Norma Faye; and several nieces nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Daniel Elton NANCE Sr., of Muldrow, will be held at 11 a.m., Aug. 10, 2002, Saturday at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Clayton officiating. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NANCE was born April 15, 1915, in Van Buren, Ark., to Kersey NANCE and Amelia (RUCKS) NANCE. He died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Dovie McCLAIN. Survivors include his wife, Dovie NANCE of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Edna Mae and her husband Johnny; one son and daughter-in-law, Waymon and his wife Minnie Louise; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Ocie, Margaret and Cecil. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Necola NANCE; and one sister, Nanett BROCKINGTON.

Funeral services for Gene JOHNSON, 79, of Stigler, are being held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with Rev. Cotton McKinney officiating. Burial is in Tamaha Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. JOHNSON was born April 6, 1923, in Tamaha, Okla. to Van JOHNSON and Ida (BRIMAGE) JOHNSON. He died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include two daughters, Cathy and Marilyn; one son, Danny; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Roxie.

Graveside services for Maud ROSS RISLEY, 88, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with Rev. Alan McBride officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RISLEY was born April 6, 1914, in Cookson to Joseph ROSS and Maletha (THORNTON) ROSS. She died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, in Vian. She married Clifton Willis RISLEY on Dec. 29, 1934, in Cookson. He preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1988. Survivors include three daughters, Alice, Allene and Shirley; four sons, Donald, Carmel, Norman and Robert; 29 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Merle. She was also preceded in death by one son, Roy RISLEY; one grandson, Joyle Lee RISLEY; and one granddaughter, Janice LAYMON.

Funeral services for Lawrence D. "L.D." SPRINGWATER, 83, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at First Assembly of God church in Gans, with Rev. Charles Sparkman and Harold McKeehen officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPRINGWATER was born Nov. 23, 1918, in Gans to Henry SPRINGWATER and Jesse (RHOADS) SPRINGWATER. He died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, in Gore. He married Katie Ruth ROGERS on May 25, 1939, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Katie SPRINGWATER of the home; four daughters, Peggy, Carolyn, Janice and Pansy; three sons, Randy, Gary and Teddy; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel and Edith; and two brothers, Henry Jr. and Bud. He was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Wayne SPRINGWATER on July 3, 2002, and Cletus D. on July 14, 1988, one daughter, Debra Jo on Sept. 21, 1982.

Funeral services for Bobby George CRUISE, 57, of Alma, Ark. were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Arbuckle Island Cemetery, near Lavaca, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. CRUISE died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy CRUISE of the home; six daughters, Sue, Bobbie, Samantha, Donnita, Jean, Loretta, Jean and Loretta; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Tony and Tommy.

Funeral services for Juanita Louise DAVIS, 77, of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DAVIS was born Oct. 4, 1924, in Cherokee County to Millard RHOADES and Marie (CAYWOOD) RHOADES. She died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Charlene; two sons, Cal and Matt; five grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; four sisters, Alene, Catherine, Christine and Doris; two brothers, Ray and Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Calvin WHITEKILLER, and her second husband, J.B. DAVIS.

Funeral services for Lesli Renee DREW, 42, of Tulsa, formerly of Vian, were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, at Shiloh Baptist Church in Tulsa, with Rev. M.L. Bailey officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DREW was born July 7, 1960, in Amarillo, Texas to Virgil WILLIAMS and Auddria (COLBERT) WILLIAMS. She died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Renee; three sons, Kenneth Neal, Anthony Maurice Jr., Edward Leodis; her father, Virgil D. WILLIAMS; two brothers, Ronald and Carlton; and one sister, Sheila. She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Maurice DREW Sr.; her mother and father-in-law, Grover and Alma Lee DREW.

Wilma COLCLOUGH JOHNSTON, 84, of Sallisaw, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, in Sallisaw. No services will be held at the request of the late Ms. JOHNSTON. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Ms. JOHNSTON was born June 17, 1918, in Sallisaw to John Smith COLCLOUGH and Louisa (DUVALL) COLCLOUGH. Survivors include her niece, Ruth and dear friend, Carrie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert JOHNSTON.

Funeral services for Helen Louise JONES, 60, of Arkoma, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Arkoma. Burial was in Lowes Creek Cemetery in Cecil, Ark. under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. JONES died Thursday , Aug. 8, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, George of the home; one daughter, Roberta Lynn; one son, Danny; four grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Patsy Ann; three stepsons, Michael A., Steven E. and Danny Wayne; her mother, Ethel Mae HARMON; and one sister, Virginia Ann.

Funeral services for Cornelia Mae KIRK, 82, of Broken Arrow, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Revs. David L. Jones and Tim Ohls officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. KIRK was born Jan. 6, 1920, in Muldrow to Everett MIZE and Birtie Bell (COLE) MIZE. She died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002, in Broken Arrow. She married Robinson A. "R.A." KIRK on June 21, 1941, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, R.A. KIRK of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Zondra and Lynn; one son and daughter-in-law, Robby and Linda; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Charley. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Orel FARGO; and three brothers, Buster, Carl and Robert MIZE.

Funeral services for Dale Eugene LAIRAMORE Jr., 60, of Barling, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at First Baptist Church in Barling. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. LAIRAMORE was born July 9, 1942, in Fort Smith to Dale Sr. and Mamie LAIRAMORE. He died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, JoAnn; one daughter, Cindy; one son, Dale E. III; one grandson; three children from a previous marriage, Johnny, Mary and Larry; and other grandchildren.

Funeral services for David J. McLEARY, 57, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Chapel in Lawton, with Rev. John Webb officiating. Graveside services will be at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, at 3:30 p.m. Friday under the direction of Whinery-Huddleston Funeral Service of Lawton. Mr. McLEARY was born March 13, 1945, in Pasadena, Calif. to Murl (LINKER) McLEARY and Joseph McLEARY. He died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife Luanne of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, David R. and his wife Terri of Oklahoma City; one brother, Jimmy John; one sister and brother-in-law, Sharon Kay and her husband Rick; and numerous family and friends.

Former Sallisaw resident Shirleen Louise MABE, 67, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002, in Tulsa. She was born on Nov. 30, 1934, to Manford CLEVENGER and Nora Pearl (HINES) CLEVENGER LANDY in Mounds, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy L. MABE; and one son, Danny POTTER.. She is survived by one son, Tim; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Friday, Aug. 9, 2002, at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa under the direction of Moore Memory Chapel.

Graveside services for Dale H. MEADOWS, 56, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Sallisaw Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MEADOWS was born Dec. 24, 1945, in Sallisaw to William Debs MEADOWS and Elsie Mae (McNUTT) MEADOWS. He died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Amanda; one granddaughter; three sisters, Lucille, Connie and Debra; two brothers, A.R. "Mick" and Jimmy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Tori Christine MILLS, 13, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore and Mr. Danny Cavett officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Tori was born Feb. 12, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Tommy MILLS and Carla DUTY. She died Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Carla and Darrel HUME of the home; her father, Tommy MILLS; three sisters, Kathy, Tami and Cydney; two brothers, Joshua and Jacob; maternal grandparents, Carnell and Phyllis DUTY; paternal grandparents, Jim and Nancy HUME; two uncles, Chris and A.R.; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Elzie Drannon PHILPOT, 87, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Larry D. Marley and Leon Farley officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PHILPOT was born Jan. 16, 1915, in Hayworth to Marvin Lee PHILPOT and Elizabeth "Lizzie" (BREWER) PHILPOT. He died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Nellie Pauline CRAWFORD on June 2, 1940, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Pauline PHILPOT of the home; one son, Bobby Lee; four sister, Cleo, Gracy, Louise and Opal; four brothers, Norman, Bill, Jack and Wesley; and four grandsons.

Graveside services for Sonny RAPE, 60, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Marble City Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RAPE was born Feb. 5, 1942, in Marble City to Silven Douglas RAPE and Marie Louise (LOCKHART) RAPE. He died Monday, Aug. 12, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Leslie Alon; two sons, Harlan Lance and Clinton Lane; one grandson; one granddaughter; two sisters,, Sylvia Marie and Mary Ann; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Peggy Ruth RENEER, 71, of Marble City, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Carol Hall officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RENEER was born April 30, 1931, in Snowmac, Okla. to Jack MAYES and Sarah Alice (TROSTLE) MAYES. She died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Arthur Reman RENEER on Nov. 10, 1951, in Nogales, Ariz. he preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Louise and Margaret Ruth; one son, Thomas Henry; five grandsons; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Gerry, Rosalee and Linda; and two brothers, Mike and Larry.

Graveside services for Jean FRAZIER ROGERS of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Memory Gardens in Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. She died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, R. Michael and his wife Jenane; two grandchildren and one granddaughter-in-law; five sisters, Bonnie, Faye, Pauline, Bettye and Mary; and five brothers, Marion, Levi, Kenneth, Homer and Tommy.

Funeral services for Velma PAYNE SHELTON, 90, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m., Thursday, at First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Don Brinkel, Robert L. Polvado and Jason Hembacher officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SHELTON was born Oct. 3, 1911, in the Bluff community to Earl Angus (E.A.) PAYNE and Florence (CAPPS) PAYNE. She married Forest Lovely "Bart" SHELTON on Aug. 27, 1930, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1968. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Ruby and Lloyd; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five sisters, K.T. Molene, Edna, Frankie and June; one brother, Jay; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Richard Odell SMITH, 75, of Vian were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with Rev. Phillip Holt officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. SMITH was born Nov. 22, 1926, in Vian to W.H. SMITH and Elizabeth (WARNEKE) SMITH. He died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, in Tahlequah. He married Eva Sue TWIST on Jan. 27, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Eva SMITH of the home; one son, Richard; Five daughters, Karen , Doris, Ann, Lorna and Brenda; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert and Rev. Vernon; two sisters, Gwen and Opal; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Alvin Eugene WALKER, 63, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, with Rev. Gene Thomas officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WALKER was born June 8, 1939, in Vian to Charley Henry WALKER and Doffie (PEOPLES) WALKER. He died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Vida Marie WATIE on March 18, 1960, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Vida WALKER of the home; three daughters, Deborah Faye, Patricia Diane and Linda Kay; two sons, Gary and Garren; three granddaughters; one grandson; one sister, Rosalee; one brother, Marion; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

James Robert BICKNELL, 54, of Vian, died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, in Vian. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 23, 1947 in Fairmont, Minn. to James Otis "Jim" BICKNELL and Faye Ida (PERVIS) BICKNELL. Survivors include one sister, Shirley; two brothers, Don and Jerry; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Odie Dale CALLOWAY, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CALLOWAY was born Sept. 2, 1931, in Gans to Ed Lee CALLOWAY and Sophia (WRIGHT) CALLOWAY. He died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Jessie Mae BRUTON on Oct 15, 1956, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Jessie Mae CALLOWAY of the home; two daughters, Kathy and Tammy; two sons, Marty and Gary; six grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and two brothers, Vernon and Elwayne.

Maurice V. CREECH, 91, formerly of Sallisaw, requested his cremains be interred in Hutchinson, Kan. Mr. CREECH was born Oct. 28, 1911. He died Tuesday, July 16, 2002, in Lakewood, Colo. He married Roberta BOHANNON COLEMAN on March 25, 1960. She preceded him in death in September 2001. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Mary Lou; two grandsons and Eric; three great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; two sisters, Ladema and Madelyn; two sisters-in-law, Leora and Elaine;two stepchildren, Alan and Mary Lilla; two step-granddaughters; three step-grandsons; and many friends in the Sallisaw-Vian area including Sharon, Hanna and Melva.

Funeral services for Jack F. KIDD, 74, of Covington, Texas, were held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Mr. KIDD was born June 5, 1928 in Cisco, Texas. he died Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at his home. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Patricia; one son, Van; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and her husband Bob; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Eulalah and Audrey and her husband George; special friend, Fancy; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Lewis LAWSON, 56, of Bokoshe, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Old Bokoshe Cemetery, with Chaplain Scott Martin officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. LAWSON was born Sept. 19, 1945, in Bokoshe, to Ollin Edward LAWSON and Wanda Marie (RITTER) LAWSON. He died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include two daughters, Melissa HARRIS of Roland and Melinda; one son, Presley; his mother, Wanda Marie; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Ollin "Sonny" LAWSON and one granddaughter, Kristy THOMPSON.

Funeral services for Bertha G. MORITZ, 87, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Hubert Hutchins officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Dec. 14, 1914, in Akins to James Franklin Day and Sarah Mozella (TUNE) DAY. She died Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, in Muldrow. Survivors include three daughters, Sue and Karen and Mae; three sons, Wayne, Bobby L. and Irvan W.; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jessie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jewell KING and one son, Jessie Edward JOHNSON.

Betty Florence SQUIRES, 91, of Sallisaw, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Sallisaw. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 21, 1911, in Bronx, N.Y., to John J. O'ROURKE and Mary Ellen (McMANNS) O'ROURKE. She married Waldemar Oscar "Bud" SQUIRES on Jan. 10, 1950, in New York City. He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1999. Survivors include one brother, Jimmy; and other relatives and many friends in the Sallisaw area.

Funeral services for Elmer WELLS, 82, of Irving, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WELLS was born Oct. 9, 1919, in Braggs to William Calvin WELLS and Elizabeth (BLEVINS) WELLS. He died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. He married Velma WELLS on April 11, 1949, in Van Buren. She preceded him in death on Sept. 28, 2001. Survivors include three children; Lisa, Galvin and Shelly; six grandchildren, Tanya, Mark, Morgan, Brandon, Josh and Collin; one sister-in-law, Mary; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Delmer, Clifford, Homer, Bill and Raymond; and three sisters, Alma WHITMIRE, Ora CAMPBELL and Anna Newsome.

Funeral services for Geneva Ruby STORTS CARLILE, 84, of Muskogee, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CARLILE was born Sept. 22, 1917, in Sallisaw to William Thurman STORTS and Ray DANIELS DAVIS. She died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, in Navasota, Texas. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Ray and Judith Ann; one son, Kenneth Raymond; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford Raymond CARLILE; one daughter, Mary Sue CARLILE BURNETT; and five brothers, Alvin, Buren Harold, Daniel Ray, Marshal Dean and William Thurman STORTS Jr.

Memorial services for Dorothy HARRIS, 61, of Sallisaw, were held at 4 p.m., Friday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Ken Macken officiating. Burial of cremains was in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Ms. HARRIS was born May 11, 1941, in Arkansas Pass, Texas, to William Wesley SNOW and Vivian Lucille (ALLEN) SNOW. She died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Erica; one son, Robert; two grandchildren; four sisters, Joyce, Glenda, Vivian and Doris; and two brothers, Jack and Thomas.

Graveside services for Charles Wesley McDADE, 50, of Muldrow, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Joseph Carey officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McDADE was born Nov. 21, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark., to Edward McDADE and Annie (KNIGHT) McDADE. He died Monday, Aug. 19, 2002, in Fort Smith. He married Ivory MORRIS. Survivors include his wife, Ivory McDADE of the home; one daughter, Anlicia; one son and daughter-in-law, Tyron and his wife Tiffany; one granddaughter; one sister, Kathryn; one foster sister, Elma W.; one foster brother and sister-in-law, Don and his wife Linda; his mother-in-law, Wanda Mae McCLAIN; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and hosts of friends and former co-workers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, John Hill MORRIS.

Funeral services for George A. MOSES, 85, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. MOSES died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at his home. Survivors include two daughters, Maudie and Shirley; two sons, Jay and Roger; one step-daughter, Brenda; three step-sons, Stanley, Danny and Ricky; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Bonnie, Mae, Geneva , and Arlene ; and one brother, Jeff.

Funeral services for Verley Nan SYKES, 65, of Blackgum, were held at 10 a.m., Friday at Blackgum Harvestime Church, with the Revs. Chris Armer and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SYKES was born Aug. 7, 1937, in the Blackgum community, to Floyd Lester Blevins and Oda Alice (COLLINS) BLEVINS. She died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, in Vian. She married Earnest Neal SYKES on July 3, 1964, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Neal, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and her husband Mark of Vian; one son, David; one step-daughter, Kathy; one sep-son, Gene; four grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, her identical twin Shirley and her husband, Short, Mary Lou and Linda and her husband Billy Don; six nieces; five great-nieces; two great-great-nieces; five nephews; 10 great-nephews; and three great-great-nephews.

Graveside services for Jean TERRELL, 72, of Stigler were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Sans Bois Cemetery in Kinta, with Revs. James Stout and Kenneth Burge officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. TERRELL was born Dec. 21, 1929, in Lequire to Harvey STOUT and Alta (SUMMERS) STOUT. She died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, in Stigler. She married Edmond TERRELL on July 9, 1946. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and his wife Margie, Don and his wife Roxanne, Ronnie and his wife Carrie and Glen and his wife Karen; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Berniece; and four brothers, Curtis, Kenny, Rev. James and Earl.

Funeral services for Mary Christene ARMER, 66, of Short, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Uniontown Assembly of God Church. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery in Short, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. ARMER died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Leonard of the home; two daughters, Carolyn and Teresa; two sons, Jay and Kim; 10 grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and seven sisters, Opal Juanite, Bernice, Ruby, Mary, Thelma and Sue..

Funeral services for Bert CLARK, 85, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at Agent Chapel in Gore. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mr. CLARK was born Jan. 15, 1917, to James CLARK and Daisy (WISEMAN) CLARK, in West Virginia. He died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, in Gore. Mr. CLARK married Alice Elizabeth BLACKARD on March 3, 1945 in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Alice Elizabeth CLARK of the hoe; two daughters and one son-in-law, Susan, and Linda and Thomas; two grandchildren; one niece; two nephews and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. CLARK was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert, Perry and Clarence CLARK; and one sister Virginia JOHN.

Funeral services for John Clark GUNTER, 65, of Tulsa, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Mr. Charles Smith, Mr. P. Doug Harvell and Mr. David Gunter officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GUNTER was born Feb. 25, 1937, in Redland to John E. GUNTER and Grace (CLARK) GUNTER. he died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Shanan; two sons, David and Jeff; three grandchildren; his companion, Jacqueline; three sisters, Ferne, Rose and Ann; one brother, George; and several niece,nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ann MILLER, 69, of Iron Post community, are being held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Jasper G. Ligon and Jerry D. Brown officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MILLER was born Dec. 21, 1932 in Tiffon, Ohio, to Robert RIDINGER and Marjorie (BECRAFT) RIDINGER. She died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married C.B. MILLER on May 5, 1950, in Yakima, Wash. Survivors include her husband, CB. of the home; four daughters, Yvonne, Kathy, Darlene and Rhonda; one son, Charles; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Della; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Services for Dr. Frederick Bell OLIVER were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw. The Rev. Diana Hartman and Ray Walker officiated at the service, which was followed by burial in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Dr. OLIVER, 87, was born on July 28, 1915, in Lynn, Mass., to Walter Kingsley OLIVER and Josephine M. FITZ OLIVER JOHNSON. Dr. OLIVER and his wife, the former Marjorie Ruth WEEKS, were married Jan. 1, 1941, in Margaretville, N.Y. Dr. OLIVER died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, in Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. His survivors include his wife, Marjorie, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnne and Robert, Virginia Kaye and David; and Deanna Ruth and James; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one niece.

Funeral services for Donna Marie (STEPHENS) RANDOLPH, 59, of Indianola, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Criswell Chapel in Ada, with the Rev. Joe Howry officiating. Burial was in Lula Cemetery under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home in Ada. Mrs. RANDOLPH was born Aug.31, 1942, in Allen, to C.L. "Blackie" WHISENHUNT and Mildred (STEVENSON) WHISENHUNT. She died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Don RANDOLPH, of the home; one daughter Suzanne; two sons, Wendell and Wayne; eight grandchildren; her mother Mildred THOMAS and step-father, Virgil THOMAS; one brother, Sam; and two nephews, Eric and Brian.

Funeral services for Charles L. SHOFNER, 75, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. al Ruckman officiating. Military Honors were provided by members of the American Legion and supported by members of the Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SHOFNER was born Dec. 2, 1926, to Charley SHOFNER and Willard (PLANK) SHOFNER, in Redland. he died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002, in Muldrow. Mr. SHOFNER married Almeda REESE in 1954 in Yuma, Ariz. She preceded him in death on Jan. 28, 1998. Survivors include two sons, Jack and Jeff; one step-son, Jennings; one step-daughter, Debbie; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters, Emma, Edith, Betty, Jane Kay, and Jennie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. CLARK (SHOFNER) was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Dale SHOFNER and Bud KING.

Funeral services for Dick SPECK, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at McKey Baptist Church, with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was in Summerfield Cemetery, in Summerfield under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPECK was born Feb. 21, 1930, to Jack L. SPECK and Verna Belle (SPENCER) SPECK in Vian. He died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mr. SPECK married Wanda Sue BLANKENSHIP on Feb. 23, 1957, in Holsum Valley. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, of the home; one daughter, Renee; one grandson; four sisters, Evelyn, Billie, Bobbie, and Margie; one brother, Tom; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. SPECK was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys SPECK.

Wilma Deana STUART, of Gore died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002. At her request, no services will be held. She will be cremated and place next to her husband at Ft Gibson National Cemetery. She was an artist and a member of the muskogee Art Guild. She was married to Delbert E. STUART for sixty years. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2000. Survivors include one daughter, Diane; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ida mae (CLOUD) TATUM, 62, of La Porte, Texas, were held at 10 a.m., Aug. 19, at St. Pius v. Catholic Church in Pasadena, Texas, with the Rev. Rivers Patout officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Houston, Texas, under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of Pasadena. Mrs. TATUM was born Nov. 5, 1939, in Austin, Texas, under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home of Pasadena. Mrs. TATUM was born Nov. 5, 1939, in Austin, Texas, to Robert Cecil "Buster" CLOUD, and Mary Ann (BROWN) BRIGGS. She died Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, in Austin. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Richard E. TATUM; two daughters, Ruth Ann and Mary E.; one son and daughter-in-law, James G. and Carol; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one aunt, Catherine; two cousins, both of Austin; three stepdaughters, Mollie, Leslie and Lisa; and other loving in-laws, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Laura VANN, 95, of Muldrow, will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery, in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. VANN was born June 16, 1907, in Sequoyah County, Indian Territory to Nathaniel WILLIAMS and Nancy (SYKES) WILLIAMS. She died Friday, Aug. 25, 2002, in Muldrow. She married Frank VANN in 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Oct. 6, 1970. Survivors include five daughters, Juanita, Dorothene, Sharon, Frankie Mae and Mary Jane; three sons, Berlin, Charles Sr., and Nathaniel; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

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