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Graveside services for Billy Charles BOGGS, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, with Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 27, 1927, in Sallisaw, to Roy L. BOGGS and Hallie (ENYART) BOGGS. He died on Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, in Talihina. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Joyce Dean BROWN, 63, of Sallisaw, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 23, 1940, in Hope, Ark., to John W. FAGG and Ann B. FAGG. She married Larry Wayne BROWN on Jan. 3, 1982, in Oklahoma City. She was survived by her husband of the home; two daughters, Trudy and Melissa; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Dedra.

Graveside services for Cumile CAMPBELL, 75, of Poteau, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Feb. 17, 1928, in Big Laurel, Ken., to Alfred and Nancy (TURNER) MINIARD. She died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, Elvin CAMPBELL of the home; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Alfred, Stoney and Carol; Winston and Melinda and Harvey; three daughters-in-law, Benna, Joetta, and Annie; 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Grace, Belva and Pauline; two brothers, Henry and Will; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Albert L. CAMPBELL; one daughter, Wilma CAGLE; two granddaughters, Miranda CAMPBELL and Elizabeth CAMPBELL; three sisters, Grace, Opal and Rosie; and one brother, Denver MINIARD.

Funeral services for Jane Ruth CHANEY, 56, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jasper Ligon officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 18, 1947, in Hughes, Ark., to Archie H. GRAVES and Katie L. (DOWNES) GRAVES. She died on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Raymond "Ray" CHANEY on Feb. 3, 1987, in Tahlequah.Survivors include her husband, Ray of the home; two daughters, Bonita and Lisa; three sons, Kevin, Steve and Mark; 15 grandchildren; two step-daughters, Randene and Teresa; six step-sons, Raymond Jr., James, David, Charles, Frank and Robert; five sisters, Margie, Geraldine, Jean, Anita and Shirley; three brothers, Bobby, James and Charles. She was preceded in death by one brother, Archie.

Funeral services for Virgil Logan CLAIRDAY Sr., 82, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Blackgum Harvestime Church north of Vian, with Revs. Chris Armer and Leland Collins officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 18, 1921, in Witt Springs, Ark., to John Washington CLAIRDAY and Luvessie (TURNEY) CLAIRDAY. He died on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Vian. He married Mary E. DAVIS on May 25, 1995, in Bullhead City, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Mary CLAIRDAY of the home; one daughter, Connie Lynn; three sons, Kenneth Wayne, Jerry Wynn and Virgil Skip Jr.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-son, Rudy, Leland, Charles and Mark; five step-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Connie and Rosemary; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Robert Elwood "Bob" COX, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m., Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. C.H. Ramey officiating. Burial was in Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 23, 1925, Fort Smith, to William COX and Nannie Marie (TANKERSLEY) COX. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Margie, Elouise, Mildred and Kenneth, and Fern and Richard; six nephews; three nieces; eight great-nephews; seven great-nieces; six great-great nephews and one great-great-niece.

Graveside services for Ergie Ray LOCKHART, 68, of England, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Mr. S.A. Hill Jr. officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 7, 1935, in Dwight Mission community, to Rex Ray LOCKHART and Lela Mae (TILLERY) LOCKHART BARNETT. He died on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Little Rock, Ark. He married Polly Ann PETERS on July 13, 1956, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Aug. 19, 1991. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Vickey and Randall and Tamatha; one son, Ronald Rex; five grandchildren and one grandson-in-law; one great-granddaughter; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Edna Mae and Freddie, Peggy, Judy and Dean and Rexine and Sam; and one brother, Roger. He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Melissa HITE; one sister, Rosemary WACKERLY; two brothers, L.H. LOCKHART and Hoppy LOCKHART; and his parents.

Funeral services for Jack W. RANDOLPH, 80, of Maple community, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Maple Freewill Baptist Church in Maple community, with Rev. Ed Baker officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery in Maple community, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.He was born on May 17, 1923, in Hanson community, to Albert Thomas "Ab" Randolph and Mollie Levada (Harrell) Randolph. He married Myla Colleen BRYANT on Aug. 30, 1947, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Colleen RANDOLPH of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and George; one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Pam; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Emma; and one brother, Faye.

Funeral services for Pauline MARTIN ROSS, 70, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Vian Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim Murphy and Mike Mills officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 31, 1933, in Vian, to Ezra Thomas MARTIN and Mary Dale (SWLLS) MARTIN. She died on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Vian. She married Bernard ROSS on March 15, 1956, in Vian. Survivors include her husband, Bernard ROSS of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Debra and Jimmie Lou and K.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, James Martin and Jenetta; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her mother Mary HUNT; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lou and Annice, and Billie and Dr. Hal S. one brother, Warner; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one niece, Barbara REYNOLDS HICKMAN and one brother, Mike MERRIOTT.

Funeral services for Vera Lela BAGGETT SMITH, 83, of Dripping Springs, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Frances, Gailia and Laverne, and Lela Mae; three sons, Lee Jefferson and David Loyd and Billy Donald; 10 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Maurice, Pauline, Mary, Evelyn and Wanda. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Roy BAGGETT Sr. and Shelton SMITH; and one son, Roy BAGGETT Jr.

Funeral services for Evelyn Jean MOSELEY, 75, of Brooken, were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Brooken Free Will Baptist Church, with Rev. Rick and Angela Stevens officiating. Burial was in Brooken Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on March 6, 1928, in Brooken, to George W. BENSON and Carrie (BAKER) BENSON . She died on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, in Stigler. Survivors include one daughter, Darlene; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and his wife Cathy; two grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia, Darlene and Shirley; two brothers, Ervin and Rowland; and her friend Norman. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Wanda GORDON and two brothers, Lee and Rudolph BENSON.

Funeral services for Reggie O'NEAL, 52, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church of Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on May 5, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Gorman O'NEAL and Mozell (JOHNSON) O'NEAL. He died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Melinda CHUCULATE on July 24, 1981, in Sallisaw.Survivors include his wife, Melinda O'NEAL of the home; one daughter, Lindsey; one son, Micah; his father; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Zelinda and Donnie and Debbie and Warren "Butch"; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Marjorie May SKINNER, 89, of Woodward, were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Fifth Street Church of Christ in Woodward, with James Ruckner officiating. Burial is in Highland Cemetery in Medicine Lodge, Kan., under the direction of Zwanziger Funeral Home of Woodward. She was born on Jan. 9, 1914, in Medicine Lodge to Jay and Ivy (AXTELL) WARREN. She died on Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, in Crystal Wood Village Nursing Center in Woodward. She married Henry Clay SKINNER on June 8, 1939, in Medicine Lodge.Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary Catherine and her husband George , , Janice, Sue and her husband Stan, and Rita and her husband Kenneth; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wendell and Tom; four sisters, Oma and Hazel, Flora P., and Betty. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, seven brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral services for James Carl SNOW, 89, of Woodward, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Dublin Free Will Baptist Church in Dublin, Ark., with Rev. Jeff Henderson and Clark Snow officiating. Burial was in Wares Chapel Cemetery near Dublin, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son, Jerry; two grandchildren; one step-grandson; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alene SNOW.

Funeral services for Lottie Mae ADAMS, 68, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Price's Chapel Baptist Church near Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 3, 1935, in Aurora, Mo. She died on Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married William Jerald ADAMS in 1954 in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Cherry; one son, Jimmy; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ollie, Nettie and Margaret; and two brothers, Kenneth and Charles.

Memorial services for Faye ARNETT, 76, of Okmulgee and Webbers Falls area, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the McClendon-Winters Funeral Home Chapel in Okmulgee, with Herb Smith officiating, under the direction of McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. She was born April 19, 1927, in Briartown, to Clarence and Emma (SANDERS) JIMISON. She died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Glen ARNETT; three sons, Kenneth, Boyd and Donald; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jay JAMISON.

Funeral services for Julia Kathryn ASBILL, 84, of Vian, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Mallory Funeral Home, with Rev. Gerald Buckner officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 30, 1918, in Stilwell, to Frank BROWN and Emma BUCKNER. She died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, in Vian. Survivors include three daughters, Phyllis, Carol and Jimmie; two sons, Harold and Gary; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rita, Nettie, Jeannie and Barbara; three brothers, Bill, Jim and Z.T. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Frankie, John R. and Mack BROWN.

Funeral services for Marvelle Louise DIMMICK, 93, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 12, 1910, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John William WEINDEL and Bessie Julieta SELBY. She died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married John William DIMMICK on Nov. 2, 1983, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 1993. Survivors include two step-daughters; two step-sons; one half-brother, Russell; and one half-sister, Marguerite.

Graveside services for Beatrice Marion GARRETT, 82, of Gans, were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Oakhaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Claremore, with Rev. Steven Clark officiating, under the direction of Musgrove-Merriott-Smith Funeral Service of Claremore. She was born on Nov. 6, 1921, in Union City, Conn., to Erick "Edward" and Minnie (KELLER) HETTLINGER. She died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, at her home. She married Robert Bronson GARRETT Jr. in Waterbury, Conn. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Patricia G. and Janice E.; seven grandchildren.; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one grandson, Robert J. MORRISON.

Funeral services for James Roy "Jim-Barney" HARTSFIELD, 77, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with burial at White Bluff Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, in Nashville. Survivors include one daughter, Vivian Kay; one son, Jim; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma Jean; and one brother, Paul R. He was preceded in death by two wives, Carolyn WEESE HARTSFIELD and Lessie FARMER HARTSFIELD.

Funeral services for Edna Mae KELLEY, 73, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 24, 1930, in Cincinnati, Ark., to Roy JANES and Chole (BRUNDIDGE) JANES. She died on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include five daughters, Karen Elaine, Brenda Sue, Leona Michelle, Jenette Tina and Bridgette Nicole; two sons, Charles Ray, and Justin Robert "Robit T. Bob"; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Blanche; and one brother, Chester.

Funeral services for Vera PATTERSON, 83, of Tulsa, formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She was born on Sept. 14, 1920, in Greenwood Junction, to Charley and Myrtle (ENGLISH) WHEELER. She died on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and his wife Patty; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and her husband Ron, and Patricia and her husband Brice; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Pauline, and Helen and her husband Wendell; and one aunt, Ada. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.F. "Pat" PATTERSON and her parents.

Graveside services for Myrtle COVINGTON TROTTER, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m., Monday, at the Brushy Cemetery, with Bro. Royce Martin officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 18, 1911, in Sequoyah County, to Vick Diffee and Chulie Hale. She died on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and his wife Loretta; two half-brothers, Don and Virgil Wayne; two granddaughters; three great-granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Rufus COVINGTON and her second husband, Sam TROTTER; and one half-sister, Kathleen PINKERTON.

Funeral services for Margaret A. WELCH, 87, of Oklahoma City since 1994, formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the Hillcrest United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Burial will beat 4 p.m. Friday in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Vondel L. Smith & Son Mortuaries of Oklahoma City. She was born on April 1, 1916, in Muldrow, to Maud Ethel (CLABORN) McDOLE and Arthur A. McDOLE. She died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and her husband Bill, and Kay and her husband Bill, and Rebecca and her husband Boyce; two sons, George Jr. and his wife Sheryal, and Joe and his wife Gayle; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband George WELCH Sr.; her parents; her siblings; two granddaughters; and one great-great-grandson.

Graveside services for Darrell Floyd BELLER, 61, of Shafter, Calif., formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Shafter Memorial Park, under the direction of Peters Funeral Home of Shafter. He was born on Aug. 4, 1942, in Muldrow, to E. Virgil and Ruby BELLER. He died on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. He married Sheila SLATER on Oct. 1, 1977, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Sheila BELLER; one son and daughter-in-law, Cary and his wife Trish; one daughter, Cora and her husband, Barry; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother; two brothers, Gene and Warren; one sister, Tammy. He was preceded in death by one son, Dustin in Feb. 1996.

Graveside services for Beulah Mae GREEN, 98, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Brian D. Zinck officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 13, 1905, in Akins, Indian Territory, to William Granville WALTERS and Catherine Eldora (WALKER) WALTERS. She died on Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Muskogee. She married James Fredrick "Fred" GREEN on Sept. 20, 1924, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1979. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Bruce and Barbara; one daughter-in-law, Carolyn; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Gilbert F. "Bos" and other relatives and friends.She was also preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters and one son, Fred D. "Jack" GREEN.

Funeral services for Edgar Samuel HUGGINS, 84, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Charles Ogdon and Phil Tally officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on July 2, 1919, in Brent community, to Sam HUGGINS and Elizabeth (RENFRO) HUGGINS. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in Roland. He married Eula Dean HALLUM on Dec. 8, 1941, in Cottonwood community. She preceded him in death on Nov. 7, 1972. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and LaRuth, and Richard and Pat; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law; three great-granddaughters; one sister, Hazel; and several other relatives and friends, including Roy and Betty.

Funeral services for Frazier Shan SASNETT, 87, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Honeyhill Cemetery near Stilwell, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 17, 1916, in Hattiesburg, Miss., to James Bernard SASNETT and Lillie Mae (AUTMAN) SASNETT. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Anna Laura WESTBROOK on June 14, 1971, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Sept. 18, 1997.Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Otis BARNES Sr., 95, of Alma, Ark., formerly of Cedarville, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at the Grandview Assembly of God Church in Natural Dam, Ark., with burial in Hall Cemetery near Natural Dam, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark.He died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in an area nursing home. Survivors include his wife, Violet BARNES of the home; seven daughters, Lynda, Anna Fay, Pansy, Pat, Delores, Gertrude and Rosella; six sons, Otis Jr., Darrell, Darryl, Alva Gene, Harold, Ronnie and Cecil; three step-sons, Recil, Cecil and J.W.; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Billy BYRD, 63, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 21, 1940, in Sallisaw, to Fred BYRD and Sally (PECK) BYRD. He died on Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Sharry Kay JARRARD on Sept. 5, 1959, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on May 31, 1998. Survivors include one son, Frankie; four grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Faye and her husband Clyde; and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death one daughter, Sandy HOWERTON on Dec. 11, 2003.

Funeral services for Fred DODSON III, 40, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. Braxton Bigot and Herbert Lee officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on March 22, 1963, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Fred DODSON Jr. and Barbara Ann YORK DODSON. He died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Muldrow. Survivors include two sisters, Barbara and Lavonne; three nephews and two nieces; two great-nephews and one great-niece; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ollie Irene FULLER, 93, of Gans, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Pastor Roger West officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 8, 1910, in Muldrow, to L.S. Stockton and Millie Gentry Stockton. She died on Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married J.D. FULLER on April 13, 1935, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Facilla and Neata; two sons, Jerry Lee and Larry Joe; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Ruth SCHEUERMAN in 1999 and one brother; Dennis FULLER in 1974.

Graveside services for Erdie L. HOLMES, 75, of Texarkana, Texas, were held Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Adrian Maynard officiating, under the direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home of Nash, Texas. She was born on Sept. 8, 1928, in Gans. She died on Friday, Dec. 12, 2003, in a Texarkana Hospital. Survivors include four sons, Hubert L., Dwight G., Dale Wayne and Dennis Leon; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred I. ; and Lavada Louella; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by husband, John W. HOLMES.

Funeral services for Sandy BYRD HOWERTON, 36, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 9, 1967, to Billy BYRD and Sharry Kay (JARRARD) BYRD. She died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Rodney Wayne HOWERTON on Jan. 1, 1994, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Austin and Dustin; one brother, Frankie; one aunt and uncle Faye and Clyde; one niece; two nephews; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jack and Linda HOWERTON; one brother-in-law, Steve; and several other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her mother on May 31, 1998; and her father on Dec. 15, 2003.

Memorial services for Sonya "Sunny" HUDDLESTON, 33, of Searcy, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at the West Race Baptist Church, under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home of Searcy, Ark. She was born on Sept. 30,1970, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Robert Wayne HUDDLESTON and Florence Elizabeth (MAULDIN) HUDDLESTON. She died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include her father, Robert HUDDLESTON; her mother, Beth HUDDLESTON; one brother, John E.; one sister, Lisa; two grandmothers, Vay HUDDLESTON and Kathryn; her step-mother, Sandra S. HUDDLESTON; and two step-sisters; and one step-brother.

Graveside services for Dessie Mae LOCUST, 53, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Redbird Smith Cemetery northwest of Vian, with Rev. Merri Whitaker officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 21, 1950, Sequoyah County, to Joshua LONDON Sr. and Sarah Annie (STEALER) LONDON. She died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four sisters, Ida Mae, Hope, Nannie and Lillian.

Funeral services for Elmo E. LONDON, 81, of Salina, formerly of Short, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at the Lee's Creek Assembly of God Church northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Mizell officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 6, 1922, in Natural Dam, Ark., to Sam LONDON and Etta Lee LONDON. He died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Pryor. He married Mary Elizabeth EDWARDS on Sept. 12, 1943, in Sallisaw.Survivors include his wife Mary LONDON of the home; one sister, Emogene; one brother, Cleo; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Elmo LONDON on Sept. 24, 1966; his parents; and two brothers, Johnny and J.V. LONDON.

Funeral services for Kody Adam-Lee MARS, 3, of Muldrow, were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.He died on Dec. 8, 2003, in Fort Smith. He is the son of Jason MARS and Stacy STERLING. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Rita; one brother, Tracy; and his grandparents, Karl Michael MARS, May HODGES, David BATY and Debra BATY.

Funeral services for Opal L. PARKER, 92, of Bokchito, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in the Dalton-Holmes Funeral Chapel, with Revs. Kevin Fouts and Charles Ogdon officiating. Burial is in Highland Cemetery in Durant, under the direction of Dalton-Holmes Funeral Home of Durant. She was born on Sept. 3, 1911, in Quinlin, Texas, to Milton and Mattie Ann (PHILLIPS) GORDON. She died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, in St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Nelda and Evelyn and her husband John; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert F. PARKER on Feb. 19, 1973; one brother and one sister.

Funeral services for Dorothy PRITT, 76, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Gore, with Revs. Floyd Collins and Clarence Guthrie officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on March 6, 1927, in Webbers Falls, to Odis and Vay (JUDKINS) MINNIE. She died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, at her home. She married Lendle PRITT in 1959 in Reno, Nev. Survivors include her husband of the home; her mother; one brother, Mutt; four sisters, Ruth, Mary Lou, Loretta and Nancy Kay; one step-son, Loren E., one step-granddaughter; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father; and one brother, Jack MINNIE.

Memorial services for Iva Lee REDFERN, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness at 706 Xavier, Fort Smith South, with Keith Newman officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.She was born on Oct. 2, 1919, in Shady Point. She died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Fort Smith. She married Eugene Theada REDFERN on Dec. 24, 1941, in Kingman, Ariz. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2001. Survivors include one brother, Jess; four nephews; four nieces; and several other nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Verlan Eugene REED, 65, of Vian, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on March 24, 1938, in Selma, Calif., to Eugene REED and Rhoda (PETREY) REED. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Lou and Nora Ann; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Cynthia; seven grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn; two brothers, Luther and Earl; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ervin RISLEY, 64, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at the Marble City Cemetery, with Rev. Phillip D. Winn officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 25, 1939, in Gore, to Silas RISLEY and Nedra (RIDGEWAY) RISLEY. He died on Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Nedra and her fiancé Art and Milissa and her husband Miquel; two sons, Andy and Penny, and Kevin Dewayne; two grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara and her husband Robert, Edna Mae and her husband Jack and Phyllis and her husband Olven; three brothers, Paul and his wife Doris and David and his wife Barbara, and Randy. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Charlie Richard RISLEY and one grandson, Michael EDWARDS.

Funeral services for Jessie Yvonne Duvaul THOMAS, 52, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Calvary Temple, with Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial will be in Drakestand Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on July 31, 1951, in Sallisaw, to Joe DUVAUL and Imo (CAPPS) DUVAUL. She died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Melissa Ann; three granddaughters; nine sisters and seven brothers-in-law, Imogene, Sheila and Tommy, Judy and Sammy, Barbara and James, Iva and Thomas, Becky; Josephine and Albert, Darlene and Mike and Dorothy and Beryl; one brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Stacey; former husband, Dale THOMAS; one step-daughter, Holly; three step-sons, Norman, Jamie and Jason; one brother-in-law, Jack; and 53 nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Shirley Kay BRANHAM; one granddaughter, Jessica Gordon BYERS; one uncle, Eugene DUVAUL; and one step-son, Devin THOMAS.

Graveside services for Jimmy Dean WELCH, 46, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.He died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Brandi and Misty; two sons, Robert and Calvin Dean; three grandchildren; his mother, Edna MELTON; two sisters, Edna and Sybill; three brothers, Coyd, Gary Don and Calvin.

Funeral services for Robert "Paul Dean" WILLIAMS, 50, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Roland, with Revs. Brown and Jones officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove Cemetery in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.He was born on June 3, 1953, in Shady Grove, to Leon WILLIAMS and Thelma DEAN. He died on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Trilba Jane SCARBOROUGH on Oct. 29, 1973, in LeFlore County. Survivors include his wife Trilba WILLIAMS of the home; one daughter, Shelly Marie; one son, Robert Keith; three grandchildren; his father; his mother of Lawton; six sisters, Laverne, Sondra, Carolyn, Linda Rita and Thelma; five brothers, Donald, Leon Jr., Morris E., Albert and Timothy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Clifford W. GRITTS, 80, of Hominy, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, at the First Baptist Church in Hominy, with Rev. Ival Robinson with South East Baptist Church in Tulsa officiating. Rev. Paul Kersh assisted with services. Burial was in A.J. Powell Memorial Cemetery in Hominy, under the direction of Powell Funeral Home of Hominy. He was born on Sept. 9, 1923, to Wesley and Mary WHITEWATER GRITTS. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at his home. He married Billie GANN on July 12, 1946, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Billie GRITTS of the home; five sons, John, Joe, Tom, George and David; 12 grandsons; seven granddaughters; three great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Katherine and Aggie; two little girls, Mattie and Macie, and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; two sisters; and a grandson.

Funeral services for Katherine Sue HAIL, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the First Lutheran Church in Fort Smith, with Rev. Allen Stuckwisch officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Sue and Linda; two granddaughters; one grandson; two great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, George HAIL.

Funeral services for Andrea Michelle FRIZZELL JARRETT, 25, of Heavener, are being held at 2 p.m., Sunday, at the Heavener First Baptist Church, with burial in Memorial Park in Heavener, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, in Holdenville. Survivors include her husband Chris JARRETT; three sons, Michael Aaron, Greyson Lee and Logan Ray; her parents Mike and Maryland FRIZZELL; her grandmother, Dorothy FRIZZELL; her grandfather, Jim BATY; two brothers, Dewayne and Jeff. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Lois FRIZZELL and her grandmother, Nettie BATY.

Funeral services for Barbara Ellen "Bobbie" JORDAN, 68, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Phil Talley officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Brent community, to George SMITH and Lola (PRYOR) SMITH. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Bobby Clinton "Bob" JORDAN on June 28, 1957, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2001. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Dianna and Bobby and Elizabeth and J.R.; five grandchildren; one sister, Mildred and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Robinson A. KIRK, 87, of Broken Arrow, formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. David Jones officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Local arrangements in Broken Arrow were under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. He was born on May 9, 1916, in Long, to Simon E. and Linnie A. (ATKINS) KIRK. He died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, in St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. He married Cornelia Mae MIZE on June 21, 1941, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 2002. Survivors include one daughter, Zondra and her husband Lynn; one son and daughter-in-law, Robby and his wife Linda; four grandchildren; great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and John.

Graveside services for Betty Sue SMITH, 77, of Vian, are being held at 1 p.m., Saturday, at the Chattanooga Cemetery in Chattanooga, with Rev. James Roberts officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 4, 1926, in Sallisaw, to Claude SCOTT Sr. and Okla WRIGHT SCOTT. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Ollie L. SMITH in 1950 in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret and Doris Ann; three brothers, Bobby Dale, Claude Jr. and Danny; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Harold Warren WATTS, 64, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m., Saturday, at the Roland Assembly of God Church in Roland, with Rev. Kevin Fouts officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Nov. 22, 1939, in San Diego, to Charles WATTS and Beulah (OWENS) WATTS. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Carolyn Sue PHILLIPS on June 17, 1966, in Crawford County, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sue WATTS of the home; four sons and three daughter-in-law, Shannon and Delayna, Rodney, and Shane and Brandi, and Shawn and Valerie; four grandchildren; one sister, Christine and her husband Michael; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tommy and Judy, and Kathryn and Charles; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Michael Dean BUSTER, 38, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 18, 1965, in Tahlequah, to Thomas BLACKBIRD Sr. and Nancy BUSTER QUINTON. He died on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, in Vian. He married Julie BOATWRIGHT on July 5, 1988, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Julie BUSTER of the home; one daughter, Michelle; one step-daughter, Tisa; two sons, Michael Dean II and Shawn Michael; one step-son, Daniel; his mother of Vian; his father of Cookson; two brothers, Thomas and Darryl; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Wesley Marvin CLARK, 77, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Don Varble officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born on April 3, 1926, in Sulphur, to Fred Irvin CLARK and Anna Ione (BOVEY) CLARK. He died on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, in Roland. He married Charolette Marie BROWN on Nov. 1, 1950, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Charolette M. CLARK of the home; one daughter, Donna Carol; one son, Stephen Wesley; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Louise; and one brother, Donald Wayne. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Ione COLLINS and Mildred RAMSEY; and one brother, Wilfred I. CLARK.

Funeral services for Emma Jean DANIELS, 68, of Warner, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Mountain Grove Church of Jesus Christ, with Revs. Ed. Hyslope and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in McLain Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on July 4, 1935, in Webbers Falls, to Joel Albert SHAMBLIN and Rena Carolina (LIPE) SHAMBLIN. She died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, in Warner. She married George DANIELS on Oct. 28, 1959, in Moffett. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Paulene and her husband Shannon and Betty and her husband David; two sons and one daughter-in-law, George, Bobby and his wife Jody; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven brothers, John, Wayne, Charlie, Richard, Calvin, Ray and Connie; four sisters, Nell, Ruth, Pauline and Evelyn.

Funeral services for Gary Dale DYER, 44, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Shawn Money and Johnny Lee Jones officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery southeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on April 25, 1959, in Sallisaw, to William Dale "Bill" DYER and Barbara Sue JONES DYER CARTWRIGHT. He died on Friday, Dec.19, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. .He married Barbara Jan MARCHANT on July 8, 1983, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jan of the home; three daughters, Pamela C.J., Samantha Danielle and her husband Dennis, and Kimberly Dalene; two grandsons; his mother of Muldrow; two sisters, Tammy and Sandra; two brothers, Billy Ray and Kendall; and one half-sister, Leslie.

Funeral services for Hattie Randolph EDWARDS, 88, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Gore United Methodist Church, with Revs. Bill Buttram and Mark Howard officiating. Burial was in Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 28, 1915, in Vian, to Jonas CLAYTON and Mae FLETCHER. She died on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, in Gore. Survivors include one daughter, Johnnie Lou; one son, Clayton and his wife Rhonda; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Imogene, Mary, Betty, Wilma, and Irene. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 65 years Chester "Check" EDWARDS; one son, Billy EDWARDS; one sister, Nancy CLAYTON; and three infant brothers.

Graveside services for Katie "Granny" GIPSON, 100, of Moffett, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Oak Valley Cemetery south of Lavaca, Ark., with Rev. Marcus Brown officiating, under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston, Ark. She was born on July 26, 1903, in Boone, Ky., to Poke HOUSTON and Florence OSBURN. She died on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, in a Fort Smith, Ark. nursing home. Survivors include three daughters, Juanita, Ruby and Emogene; three sons, Robert, Joe and Loyd; 37 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira GIPSON.

Funeral services for Virginia Lucille LEWIS, 67, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Bro. Phil Smith and Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on April 13, 1936, in Long community, to William Riley BROOKS and Lucille PARRIS BROOKS. She died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, in Roland. She married Bill LEWIS on July 23, 1955, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Bill of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Connie, Gary and Kim, and Steve and Sherry; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Vida; her mother of Roland; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Velta Katherine PERDUE, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Bro. Danny Wood officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 28, 1928, in Yowstown, Ark., to Claud McKay PERDUE and Myrtle Edith (STILES) PERDUE. She died on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Louise and Shannon; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Wanda and Helen.

Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann WHITE, 48, of Nicut community, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Doug Martin officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 16, 1955, in Los Angeles, to Boyd Vernon RUNNINGS and Dorothy Lucille SMITH RUNNINGS WRIGHT. She died on Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Lee R. WHITE on Nov. 10, 1984, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Lisa and Amy; two sons, Lee Edward and Allan Ray; her mother and step-father, Dorothy and Ben WRIGHT; one brother and sister-in-law, Boyd and Jeanette; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Raymonde Melanie WOOD, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel, with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. She was born in LaVache Noire, France, She died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Melanie and Jeannine; three sons, Randy, Andre and Roger; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie Lou; and one brother, Norbert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Eugene WOOD.

Funeral services for Margaret Ellen ALSTON, 83, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith, with Rev. Don Hutchings officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Ozark, Ark., under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She was born on Oct. 15, 1920, in Ozark, to Bailey JOHNSON and Leather JOHNSON. She died on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at her home. She married Sherman Mart ALSTON in 1939. Survivors include one daughter, Geraldine; four sons, Jimmy, Curtis, Donnell and Sherman; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Dorothy, Betty and Laura Mae; two brothers, Nathaniel and Floyd; one brother-in-law, George; daughters-in-law, Omega, Mary Ann, and Mary; and one sister-in-law, Deloise. She was preceded in death by her husband.

Funeral services for Col. USA Ret. Billy Wayne BYRD, of Falls Church, Va., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at noon, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at the First Christian Church, 2723 King St., Alexandria, Va. Burial with full Military Honors will be at 3 p.m. in Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va. He was born on Oct. 22, 1924, in Sallisaw, to Bill and Alta (SUMPTER) BYRD. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Gwendolyn Bell BYRD; one daughter Adrianne (Hugh); two sisters, Rosalie (Wayne) and Donna Ann (Robert); three grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Ramona. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth BYRD; his parents; and one brother, Clifton BYRD.

Minnie Ruth DRAIN CRAWFORD, 64, of Bunch, Okla. died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, in Winona, Miss. She was a homemaker. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today at Bunch Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; four daughters, Donna, Tammy, Tori, and Angela; six sons, Charles, Eddie, Wyatt, Eric, Dusty and Kenneth Jr.,; a sister, Wilma; two brothers, Jack and Donald; 30 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home.

Funeral services for Mary Lou FLOYD, 83, of Blackwell. are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at First Baptist Church Worship Center in Ponca City, with Rev. Russell Aday officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery at 4 p.m. northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City. She was born on May 6, 1933, in Ontario, Calif. to John and Ethel JARVIS CHASTAIN. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, in the Blackwell Nursing Home. She married Dale FLOYD on Sept. 6, 1953, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her husband of 50 years Dale FLOYD; two sons, Michael Dale, Mark and Nadine, two grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Annabelle; two brothers, John and Jim; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services for Mildred J. GRAY, 81, of Arkoma, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Jones officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 11, 1922, in Sallisaw, to Robert Fletcher PAYNE and Minnie Ann Grace PAYNE. She died on Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, in Pocola. She married Donald Burke GRAY on April 4, 1952, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death in March of 1991. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Billy MUNCY.

Funeral services for Catherine Beatrice HAGGARD MOORE, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Dripping Springs Cemetery near Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Kay; two sons, Rex Dale and Donald Ed; three sisters, Lois, Nancy and Earnestine; one brother, Charles; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted HAGGARD.

Graveside services for Aileen CHEELY PORTERFIELD, 72, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Spyres officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 14, 1931, in Mulberry, Ark., to James CHEELY and Essie (BREWER) CHEELY. She died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2003, in Louisville. She married Henry Lee PORTERFIELD on Aug. 28, 1948, in Arvin, Calif. He preceded her in death on June 2, 1986. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kelly and Craig and Brenda and Donnie; two sons, Larry and Shawn and Stephen and Beth; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bertha SHAW, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery in Woodland, Calif., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 8, 1911, in Denton, Texas, to John A. STARNES and Geneva (CHALK) STARNES. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Faye; one son, Bill; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Green BOLINGER in 1963 and her second husband, Frank SHAW in 1991; two sisters; and one brother.

Funeral services for John William "Bill" WEESE, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Church of the Nazarene in Sallisaw, with Revs. Jerry Townley, Harold Rodebush and Freddie Howard officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He married Imogene PALMER on April 7, 1945, in Dyer, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Imogene WEESE of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Billy and Larry; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Donna; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four brothers, Scott, Raymond, Jessie Boots and Ralph. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Louise HAWKINS and Georgia Ann WEESE.

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