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Funeral services for Edward Junior ALLISON, 78, of Pocola, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Pocola Christian Fellowship Church, with burial in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Sept. 29, 1926, in Short. He died on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004, in his home. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy ALLISON of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and her husband Geoffrey; and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Edna Mae CLUCK, 79, of Tulsa, formerly of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lakeroad Church of Christ in Gore, with Don Cherry and Roy Raines officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, with Loyd Unsell of Tuttle officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service Webbers Falls. She was born on June 10, 1925, in Tuttle, to George and Nancy (MORRIS) UNSELL. She died on Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in her home. She married George CLUCK on Aug. 10, 1940, in Chickasha. Survivors include her husband of the home; her children, Leon and Evelyn, Gary and Linda, Nancy and Dennis; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for A.M. Walter COWAN, 84, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 13, 1919, in Fort Coffee, to James Wilce COWAN and Hattie Ann (MATHIS) COWAN. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Clara MAIER on Dec. 9, 1939, in Spiro. Survivors include his wife, Clara COWAN of the home; three daughters, Mary J., Beverly S. and Lucretia; two sons, Charles Ed and Clarence "Curly"; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence; one sister, Inez; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 12 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Gladys EDWARDS, 95, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Bill Adcock and Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Jan. 23, 1909, in Long community, to Brad EDWARDS and Hattie (CRISLER) EDWARDS. She died on Friday, Nov. 26, 20004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Wilma; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Opal G. FIELDING, 71, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Mark Yeakley officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 15, 1933, in Sallisaw, to Samuel Melton RANDOLPH and Nancy Jane (ASBILL) RANDOLPH. She died on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, in Wichita. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kimberlee and Mark; two grandchildren, Ryan and Rachel; one sister, Louise; one brother, Sam; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Beatrice DETWILER, Ruby WREN and Barbara Sue BATY Ferguson; and three brothers, Goodlow RANDOLPH, John E. RANDOLPH and Joe RANDOLPH.

Funeral services for Elva G. "Ray" GRAHAM, 92, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca, Ark., with burial in Lavaca City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born on Sept. 7, 1912, in Cornish Fort Chaffee, Ark., to John Henry RAY and Mary Bell (BASSETT) RAY. She died on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2004. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Zeta Bell and her husband George, Becky Ann and her husband David, Linda Lucille and Rosetta; six sons and several daughters-in-law, Eddie Gene and his wife Sheila, Freddy Ray, Franklin Pierce and his wife Patricia, Michael "Mickey"and his wife Coleen, Harold Dewitt and daughter-in-law Genell, Ronnie Carl and his wife Kris; 30 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Acie GRAHAM; two sons, Rupert and Johnny Lee GRAHAM; two grandsons, David and Jonathon WOGLOM; one great-granddaughter, Dawn HOFFERT; her parents; two sisters, Lola Bell RAY and Nora HOUSE; and two brothers, Eugene and Raymond RAY.

Funeral services for Dale B. HENDRICKSON, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Johnie HENDRICKSON of the home; three daughters, Sandra L. and Barbara J. and Nola M.; one son, Maurice; several grandchildren; and two step-sons, George and Rick.

Graveside services for Jessie Avis LESSLEY, 89, of Muskogee were held at 3 p.m. on Monday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 7, 1915, in Maple community, to Hooper PARSONS and Reesie (HARKREADER) PARSONS. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Don; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Sophronia; four grandsons.; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jamie LESSLEY in 2003.

Funeral services for Ellen M. SHEPARD, 88, of St. Louis, Mo., formerly of Sallisaw will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the St. Francis Zavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 7, 1915, in Marengo, Iowa, to Joseph John MULHERIN and Bridget Estelle (HANSON) MULHERIN. She died on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, in St. Louis. She married Arthur Dee SHEPARD on April 13, 1941, in Denver. He preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Elaine E., and Mary Kay and her husband Don; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary ELLIOTT and two brothers, Clem and Danny MULHERIN.

Funeral services for M. Ilene WALTERS, 75, of Tulsa were held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler, with the Rev. Danny Oliver officiating. Burial was in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on Aug. 13, 1929, in Albion, to John and Amelia (FEWELL) WALTERS. She died on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, in Norman. Survivors include two sisters, Thelma and Amy; one brother, B.F.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Elzie and Alvin WALTERS and one sister, Imogene BRODERICK.

The Rev. Billy James HARGIS, an out-spoken evangelist and anticommunist preacher who founded the Christian Crusade and was at one time a pastor at a church in Sallisaw, died at the age of 79 at a Tulsa nursing home Saturday. Funeral services were held at Memorial Park Christian Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday under the direction of Ninde Funeral Home at Woodland Hills. HARGIS was born on Aug. 3, 1925, in Texarkana, Texas, and was adopted by Jimmie Earsel HARGIS and Laura Lucille HARGIS. His son, Billy James HARGIS II, took over last summer. Besides his son, HARGIS is survived by his wife, Betty Jane, whom he married in 1951; three daughters, Bonnie Jane, Becky Jean, and Brenda Jo ; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren

Funeral services for Seth BRASSFIELD, 70, of Tahlequah, were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the First Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Terry Stone and Jim H. Franklin officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home of Tahlequah. He was born on Nov. 17, 1934, in Braggs, to Ervin Matt and Emma BRASSFIELD. He died on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004. He married Patsy Lou BAGLEY on July 21, 1961, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Patsy Lou BRASSFIELD; one son, Floyd; one granddaughter; one grandson; one brother and sister-in-law, Amos and his wife Tron; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Vera, Emma Jean, Ola Mae, and Vergie and Herman, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, J.V., Huston and Neal.

Funeral services for Vernon DAVIS, 73, of Edmond, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Church of Christ in Vian, with Bro. Tommy Young officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw . He was born on July 23, 1931, in Blackgum, to Thomas Estle DAVIS and Opal (MATTHEWS) DAVIS. He died on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, in Oklahoma City. He married Lucy HOLT on Sept. 2, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lucy DAVIS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Wava and Warren; one son, Lew; two sisters, Mona and Glenda; three brothers, Harold, Tommy and Jimmy; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Garlen Glenn FROST, 83, of Roland, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Church of Christ in Roland, with Bro. Phil Smith officiating. Burial was in Baxley Cemetery in Paris, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born on July 19, 1921, in Magazine, Logan county, Ark., to Vester FROST and Duffie (MING) Frost. He died on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Beatrice Lorene OWENS on Oct. 17, 1941, in Branch, Franklin county, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Bea FROST of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Retha and Peter; one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Nancy; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Reba and Ema Sue; and two brothers, Darvin and Doyle.

Graveside services for George GIRTY, 67, of Porum, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at Cramp Cemetery in Porum, with the Rev. Notchie Twist officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on March 9, 1937, in Porum to Jeff GIRTY and Dora Maggie GIRTY. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, in Muskogee. Mr. GIRTY is survived by five daughters, Doree, Georgia and her husband Jay and Tammy, Rachel and Kim; two sons, Mitchell and his wife Brenda, and Albert and his wife Kelly; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six sisters, Geneva, Dorothy, Bessie, and Nancy and her husband Bill, Janie and her husband Bill, and Kay and her husband Charles; one brother, Jeff "Bob"; and special friend, Brenda. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jake GIRTY, Albert GIRTY and Kenny GIRTY; one sister, Mae GIRTY and one daughter, Geneva GIRTY.

Funeral services for Kenneth Taze LAUGHLIN, 81, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Rev. Don Chaffin officiating. Burial is at 2 p.m. in Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on June 8, 1923, in Checotah, to Omer S. Laughlin and Ruth (Wilson) LAUGHLIN. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, in Tulsa. He married Annie Muriel CORLEY on Oct. 24, 1942, in Pauls Valley. Survivors include his wife, Annie LAUGHLIN of the home; one son, Chris; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Alex MAXWELL, 62, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Margaret MAXWELL of Muldrow; three daughters, Sandy, Theresa and Tracy; five sisters, Carolyn Jane, Barbara, Priscella and Janet; four brothers, Edward, Robert, Richard and Bill; five step-daughters, Brenda, Samantha, Mary, Cindy and Bobbie; and three step-sons, Terry, Dean and Robert.

Funeral services for Bonnie Sue DYER MEDLOCK, 66, of Muldrow, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born on Dec. 24, 1937, in Muldrow. She died on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Charles MEDLOCK of the home; one son, Nathan; two grandchildren; one sister, Willie; and one brother, Bill.

Funeral services for R.B. SMITH, 81, of Greenwood, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. He was born on Jan. 10, 1923, in Marble City. He died on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Joyce SMITH of the home; four daughters, Kathy, Cheryl, Sandy and Linda; two sons, Rick and Mike; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Ann and Lisa; three step-sons, Ricky, Randy andMichael; 11 step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Irene TILLSON, 90, of Gore, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Gore United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mark Howard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 28, 1914, in Marshville, N.C., to James LITTLE and Minnie Florence (GRIFFIN) LITTLE. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, in Gore. She married Leonard TILLSON on Dec. 23, 1936, in Marshville, N.C. He preceded her in death on July of 1993. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Edith; one son-in-law, Jim; four grandchildren; three half-sisters, Lovina, Peggy and Joan. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Charlotte WEBB.

Funeral services for Rev. Lovely WALLACE, 80, of Park Hill, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Truett Johns officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 14, 1924, in Kusa, to Joe WALLACE and Florence (WATERS) WALLACE. He died on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, in Tahlequah. He married Ruby FIELDS in 1949, in Stilwell. She preceded him in death on May 11, 1978. Survivors include one son, Wayne; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one step-son, Jerry; his companion, Okla Dale; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by five brothers; and one sister.

Graveside services for June WALTERS, 63, Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Blair Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on May 21, 1941, in Akins, to Joel LOWE and Lucille (EDWARDS) LOWE. She died on Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law Dana and Aaron, and Deana and David; one son, Kenneth and Bobbie; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Pat and Danny, and Linda; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Willis and Betty, and Larry and Marie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Marion LOWE and Joel LOWE Jr.

Funeral services for Orvil D. WALTON, 63, of Sallisaw, were at 10 a.m. Monday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jack Hayes officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 23, 1941, in Keota, to Ben WALTON and Clara Lee (TEAGUE) WALTON. He died on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Barbara Jo HENSON in Aug. of 1973, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Jan. 4, 2001. Survivors include one daughter, Debra; three sons, Dewayne, Scotty and James; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Jerry; three brothers, Dub, U.L. and Homer; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Frank Thomas COKER, 78, of were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Vondel L. Smith South Colonial Chapel in Oklahoma, with burial in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Oklahoma City. He was born on Jan. 5, 1926, in Muldrow, to Charles and Alta COKER. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, in the Norman Veteran's Center in Norman. He married Euna Marie CULLUM in 1946. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Johnnie; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal and Neva; three brothers, Sidney, Homer and John. He was preceded in death by his wife, Euna Marie COKER; one son, Sidney COKER; his parents; two sisters, Ruby KING and Della SHACKELFORD; three brothers, Hugh COKER, Charles COKER and Jack COKER.

Funeral services for Vivian Marie JONES HONEA, 74, Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Family Gospel Outreach Church in Redland, with the Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating. Burial is in Maple Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.She was born on April 15, 1930, in Gans, to Walter JONES and Nancy (MATTINGLY) JONES. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Glenda Faye, Sharon and Charlotte; three sons, Jim, David and Roger D.; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother, Euell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Damon HONEA.

Funeral services for Isaiah Lee McKEEN, an infant, Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. J.T. Carvel officiating. Burial is in Redbird Smith Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 3, in Tahlequah, to Jimmy Dale McKEEN and Lavina Mae HOOPER. He died on Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his parents of the home; maternal grandparents, Rosetta MUNIZ and Rufus HOOPER Jr.; paternal grandparents, Violet McKEEN and Roy Lee McKEEN; maternal great-grandmother, Rosie MORRIS; paternal great-grandparents, Pete and Betty McKEEN; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Douglas MORAN, 71, were held at 1p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Alexandria, Va. Interment Ivy Hill Cemetery. A reception immediately followed interment at First Baptist Church of Alexandria. He was born in Salisbury Mills, New York on March 29, 1933. He died on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 in Morristown, Tenn. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Alice (HATFIELD) MORAN of Springfield; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Kevin and his wife Kasey, and Michael and his wife Glenda; two grandchildren; two nieces. He is preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle (JOHNSTON) MORAN; his father, James MORAN; and two sisters, Elvira (MORAN) DeSANTIS and Gloria (MORAN) DORRIAN.

Funeral services for Nadean Marie PILKINGTON, 78, of Enid were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Brown-Cummings Funeral Home Chapel, with Elder Vanoy Fitch officiating. Burial was in Del Norte Cemetery in Drummond, under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home. She was born on May 17, 1926, in Ames, to Clint and Lillie (FOGELSONG) VANCE. She died on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. In 1970, married Wiley PILKINGTON. Survivors include one son, Rod and his wife Ronna; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Algene "Bud". She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for R.V. "Tanner" RYAN, 80, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Anthoy Williams officiating. Burial is in Redland Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Aug. 31, 1924, in Redland, to Arthur RYAN and Pearl (JONES) RYAN. He died on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Margie (JORDAN) RYAN on Aug. 21, 1953, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Margie RYAN of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Danny, and Susan and Kenny, and Myra and Terry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Archer and Tracy, and Joe and Sheila; 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jay, Ewell and Bud RYAN and one sister, Arlene MIDDLETON.

Funeral services for Ricky Alen SMITH, 24, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Baptist Church northeast of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Floyd Kester and Eugene Kester officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 8, 1980, in Sallisaw, to Ricky Allen SMITH and Judy (HADDOX) VAUGHN. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, in Cookson. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Judy and Willis VAUGHN; his father, Ricky SMITH; one daughter, Brittany Lynn; one son, Trevor Alen; two sisters, Amanda and Alisha; mother of his children, Tera; maternal grandparents, Noble and Betty HADDOX; his fiance, Faith; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Calvin Levi VAUGHN.

Funeral services for O.C. ADCOCK, 71, of Stigler, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with the Revs. Ralph Adcock and John Clawser officiating. Burial is in Palestine Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on Jan. 19, 1933, in Russellville, to Ira and Edna (GINN) ADCOCK. He died on Dec. 14, 2004, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Sandra ADCOCK of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Niki and her husband Bob; one son James and daughter-in-law Susy; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kathryn, Claudine and Alice; four brothers, C.J. and Darrell, Ralph and Billy; one step-daughter, Vivian and her husband Roger; and one step-son Victor and his wife Lily.

Funeral services for Bill BRADLEY, 67, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on Sept. 3, 1937, in Marble City, to Frank BRADLEY and Lynn (RAPE) BRADLEY. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Barbara Reta on Dec. 29, 1969, in Columbus, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Barbara BRADLEY of the home; four children, Efton, Melodie and Angela and Don; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kay and Peggy; and one brother, Ronnie. Mr. BRADLEY was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Boyce BRADLEY of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Steven DURHAM, 33, of Lavaca, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Lavaca City Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc, of Charleston, Ark. He was born on Sept. 30, 1971, in Fort Smith, Ark. He died on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004. Survivors include his mother, Diane DURHAM; his father and step-mother, Steve and Jeannie MITCHELL; maternal grandmother, Ruby INKLEBARGER.

Funeral services for Charles H. MEDLOCK, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on July 7, 1938, in Mulberry, Ark. He died on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in his home. Survivors include one son, Nathan; two grandchildren; seven sisters, Audine, Regina, Margie, Paulette, Carol, Jackie and Sue; and one brother, Bob. Mr. MEDLOCK was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie MEDLOCK.

Funeral services for Katy Ava PARRIS, 85, of Cookson, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Edward Baker officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Jan. 27, 1919, in Short, to Lindsey PEACE and Katie (BRANSON) PEACE. She died on Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, in Tahlequah. She married Claud PARRIS in 1935 in Short. He preceded her in death on July 6, 1981. Survivors include one daughter, Claudine; one son, Bob; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Blache and Melba. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mavis MORTON and Margaret PEACE and one brother, H.L. PEACE.

Funeral services for Ralph ROBERTS, 77, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow.Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Friday, December 10, 2004, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Charlene "Bill" ROBERTS of the home; two daughters, Leisa and Tina; one son, Dewayne; five grandchildren; two sisters, Doris and Clarice; five brothers, Melvin, Roy, Delmas, Kenny and Earl. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty HUNTER.

Funeral services for Iris June WOODHULL SCOTT, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. David Clewell officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on May 25, 1919, near Greenwood, Ark., to John Lanning WOODHULL and Edna Ann (JOHNSON) WOODHULL. She died on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Samuel Avis SCOTT on Oct. 29, 1938, in Greenwood. He preceded her in death on July 10, 1997. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Tom, and Judy and Stan; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, James Robert. She was also preceded in death by parents; two sisters, Vina CARTER and Lucille HENDERSON and two brothers, Joe Lee WOODHULL and Jack WOODHULL.

Funeral services for Eva L. SPEARMAN, 90, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, with burial in Stroud Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She died on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2004, in Greenwood. Survivors include her daughter, Lynda and her husband Roy; three sons, Jack and his wife Pat and Jess and his wife Joy and Kenneth and his wife Kitty; two sisters, Daisy Mae and Sue Modess; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, M.E. "Bud" SPEARMAN; her parents, Fred and Mary (SANDERS) BOLINGER; one sister, Lena CHILDRESS and five brothers, Clarence, Cecil, Winfrey, Lee Roy and Lloyd "Blue" BOLINGER.

Funeral services for Bill TINCHER, 76, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at The Lighthouse Tabernacle in Gore, with the Rev. Bill Armstrong officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on Jan. 5, 1928, in Tahlequah, to Harrison Henry TINCHER and Iva (BISHOP) TINCHER. He died on Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, in Sallisaw. Mr. TINCHER married Catheryn Louise HADDOCK on Dec. 28, 1948, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Catheryn TINCHER of the home; one daughter, Connie; three sons, Roger, Robert and Doug; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jessie and Ruth; one brother, Buster; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Geraldine Arnold WEST, 80, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Red Oak Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Aug. 26, 1924, in Dawson, N.M., to Mont MATHIS and Alma E. (ARNOLD) BLOUNT. She died on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WEST was a homemaker and was of the Church of Christ faith. Survivors include one daughter, Gail; two sons, Marvin Dean and Bobby Lynn; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; her companion, Bob. She was preceded in death by one son, Billy Charles STIMSON and three infants.

Funeral services for Rev. Lester C. JENNINGS, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Fred Whited and Mike Willis officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on May 25, 1919, in Levelland, Texas, to Chester JENNINGS and Opal Fay (DUNCAN) JENNINGS. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Christine JENNINGS of the home; one daughter, Rebecca Fay; two sons, Brian Keith and Jeffery Scott; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Derrel Ray, Dwight, Doyal Wayne, and Larry Lynn; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Luther B. LONGSHORE, 87, of Stilwell, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Chapel in Stilwell, with Bros. Glenn Hopkins and Jimmy Muskrat officiating. Burial was in Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell. He was born on Dec. 4, 1917, in Dora, Ark., to Claude and Irene (CONALLIS) LONGSHORE. He died on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, in Stilwell. He married Thelma Mae CROLEY on April 10, 1940. Survivors include one son, Bobby and his wife Frances; three daughters, Betty, Barbara, and Beverly and her husband, Wayne; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Evart, Claude Jr., Farrell and Leroy; three sisters, Mattie, Helen and Pearl and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Billy Wayne LONGSHORE; one grandson, Thomas Luther ROTHROCK; one great-granddaughter, Vanessa MUSKRAT; four brothers, Cedro Wright and Norcise, Artie Joe and Frankie Lee LONGSHORE; three sisters, Mary (WRIGHT) EUBANKS, Lucille JAMES and Juanita MONDAY; three sons-in-law, Robert HOYTE ROTHROCK, Billy Gene CHRISTIE and Harold WILLIAMS.

Graveside services for Helen E. NEWBERRY, 94, of Midwest City, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Brian D. Zinck officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 10, 1910, in Laredo, Mo., to Lemuel William COFFMAN and Letha Mae (OWENS) COFFMAN. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, in Midwest City. She married Lloyd Franklin NEWBERRY on Dec. 26, 1930, in Trenton, Mo.Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joan and John; and two granddaughters.

Funeral services for David PETERSON, 47, of North Little Rock, Ark., were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Park Hill Baptist Church, with Dr. Cary Heard officiating. Burial was in Rest Hills Memorial Park, under the direction of Roller-Owens Funeral Home of North Little Rock. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Lori (HART) PETERSON; two sons, Garren (Allison), Grant; his parents, Merrill and Mary PETERSON; three brothers, Robert, Michael and Eric.

Funeral services for Herman A. ROBERTS, 73, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Nazarene Church of Muldrow, with Masonic graveside services to follow in Muldrow Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include his wife, Frances of the home; one sister, Corda; three grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Maxine B. BURNS, 73, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 22, 1931, in Sallisaw, to Bogie BLAYLOCK and Millie BETHANY BLAYLOCK. She died on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004, in Jenks. She married James J. BURNS on May 2, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Mary and Linda; one son, Steve; three grandchildren; one sister, Margie; one brother, Melvin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Christopher CALDWELL, 29, of Howe will be 2 p.m. Thursday, at Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Pocola, with the Rev. Jim Waldrop officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Dec. 16, 1975, in Huntington, W.V. He died on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in Poteau. Survivors include one son, Dakota; his mother, Cecilia KAHALA; his father, Travis CALDWELL; five brothers, Scott, Maxwell, Brandon and Jacob, Jason; one sister, Jessica; his wife, Michelle; three step-children, Erich, Damian and Steven; maternal grandparents, Hilton and Paula KANNADY; paternal grandmother, Ethalene CALDWELL and several other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joseph CALDWELL.

Funeral services for Daniel CHILDRESS, 22, of Poteau will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Assembly of God Church in Hartford, Ark., with the Rev. Jack Rickmond officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on July 21, 1982, in Blythe, Calif. He died on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in Cameron. Survivors include his parents, David and Sue (SANDERS) CHILDRESS; three sisters, Lynnette and Benny, Christine, and Susie and Rusty; one brother, Dustin; birth parents, Danny and Susan; maternal birth grandparents, John and Virginia SANDERS; paternal birth grandparents; Harry and Lou DYE; maternal birth great-grandmother, Bessie GREEN; nieces, Mary MORTON and Katie FRIZZELL; and other relatives and friends, including special family, Jenny, Brandon, Kodie and Madison. He was preceded in death by his cousins, Leigh Ann JONES and Kendell BLAUVELT.

Funeral services for Jack Charles CODY, 79, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. William "Bill" Adcock officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on May 4, 1925, in Grandfield, to Charley CODY and Beulah (INKLEGARGER) CODY. He died on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Ola Mae BRASSFIELD on March 24, 1994, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae CODY of the home; two step-sons, Calvin Ricky and Cecil Eugene; eight step-grandchildren; two nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lodena CODY; one brother, Tom CODY; and three sisters, Nora CROSSLAND, Nell TAYLOR and Marguerite PRITCHETT and one nephew, Donald COSSLAND(SP).

Funeral services for Watie Lee FINE, 91, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on July 13, 1913, in Akins community, Sequoyah County, to David FINE and Eva Mae (EZELL) FINE. He died on Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Rubye Lucille COLE on May 28, 1947, in Richmond, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Rubye FINE of the home; two sons, Dr. Gary and his wife Nancy, and Michael and his wife Kathy; three daughters, Geraldine and her husband Richard, Vickie and her husband Gary and Jean; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Eula M. GOODMAN, 73, of Sallisaw, were held Monday at Green Country Funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah, with the Revs. Bill Drywater and Coolidge Manes officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home of Tahlequah. She was born on Dec. 27, 1922, in Braggs, to Dewey and Nancy MULLIN. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Harold GOODMAN of the home; her children, Sheriadan and Barbara, Darlene, Helen and Shaunda and Harold J., Scotty and Tonya; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two brothers, Paul and Larry; four sisters, Reba, Vera, Alberta and Marie and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands, Hershel BLOOMER, Edward COLE and Leroy SANDLIN; one son, Billy Ray BLOOMER; one granddaughter, Debra Coker; her brothers and sisters, Harley MULLIN, Opal YANDELL, Carl Albert MULLIN Jr. and Ray MULLIN.

Graveside services for Lanai Beth MAYO, 55, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Akins Cemetery Gazebo in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Durk Peery, Troy Marino, Anthony England and Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept.24, 1949, in Tulsa, to George Bradford FRASIER and Wanda Jean HARRIS. She died on Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Roy MAYO on March 8, 1991, in Claremore. He preceded her in death on Nov. 7, 1995. Survivors include three daughters, Carrie, Terri and Lori, seven grandchildren; one brother, Steve; her mother, Wanda Jean HOYLE; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; and one brother, David FRASIER.

Funeral services for Vay MENIE, 94, of Webbers Falls were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on Sept. 15, 1910, in Casey, Ark. to Elvis and Rosetta (SCOTT) JUDKINS. She died on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in her home. She married Odis MENIE on Aug. 11, 1926, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include her children, Mutt and Ethel; Ruth and Tom, Mary Lou, and Loretta and James, and Nancy; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Lendle; daughter-in-law, Jimmie Lea.

Graveside services for Juanita MOORE, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Diana Hartman officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 13, 1922, in Sallisaw, to Idus ROSE and Josephine (RUSSELL) ROSE. She died on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Guy MOORE Sr. on Feb. 28, 1941, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 1988. Survivors include two sons, Guy R. Jr. and Richard T.; two nieces; one nephew; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Jesse ROBINSON.

Funeral services for Raymond Loyd MUNN, 94, of Stigler were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the United Methodist Church in Stigler, with the Rev. Rex Wilkes officiating. Burial was in Stigler City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on May 20, 1910, in Stigler. He died on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in a Stigler Nursing Home. Survivors include two daughters, Susan and Kathy and her husband Doug; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Edith (PRINGLE) MUNN and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Pansy Marie SEAY, 83, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Gore, with Bro. Ferrell Horn officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born on Sept. 19, 1921, in Miller Ridge Community, to Joe Edward GRACE and Mandy (WRIGHT) GRACE. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, in Vian. She married John Benjamin SEAY on Jan. 9, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1996. Survivors include one sister, Bertha; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Emma UPTON, 83, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van buren, Ark. She was born on Feb. 13, 1921, in Savannah, to Robert and Nora LYNN. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004. She married Clarence Eugene UPTON on Nov. 16, 1935, in Anadarko. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1990. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara; two sons, Ray and Bill; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Cecil WALLACE, 93, of Stigler, formerly of Quinton, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Featherston Baptist Church, with Revs. Jim White and John Pruett officiating. Burial was in Featherston Cemetery, under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. He was born on Oct. 29, 1911 in Carney, to William Curtis and Clara (BASSETT) WALLACE. He died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004 in a Stigler Hospital. Mr. WALLACE married Jessie Muriel DAVENPORT Oct. 17, 1931 in McAlester. Survivors include one daughter and son in law, Patricia and Ray; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Tressa and Ellen and her husband Rudolph; one brother and sister-in-law, W.C. and his wife Montice; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, and an infant boy; his parents; one daughter, Sue Ellen; six sisters, Flossa PARK, Esther WALLACE, Eunice Ann WALLACE and three infants; and an infant brother.

Funeral services for Johnnie McCLENDON, 84, of Sapulpa, were held at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2004 at Smith Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Gregg Hurt officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Sapulpa. He was born on Dec. 29, 1919, near Sallisaw, to Tom and Walsie McCLENDON. He died on Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at The Gardens. Survivors two daughters and sons-in-law, Kandy and her husband Terry, and Cindy and her husband Mike; five grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters, Gladys and Ann; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Monnie McCLENDON; and his parents.

Funeral services for Jessie Nora WALLS, 91, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 26, 1913, in Sallisaw, to Henry Russell MEADOWS and Addie Mae (McCOMBS) MEADOWS. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, in Tulsa. She married Perry Bradley WALLS on Dec. 26, 1935, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1962. Survivors include one son, Darrell; three daughters, Louise, Doris and Bonita; two sisters, Eva and Eunice; one sister-in-law, Lennie and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Marvin D. AMOS, 96, of Miller Ridge community, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Akins Baptist Church northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 6, 1908, in Sallisaw, to John AMOS and Margaret Nancy (GARVIN) AMOS. He died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Vinnie LATTIMORE in March of 1928. She preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 1997. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Wynona and Jerry, and Emma Sue; and Betty and Lawrence; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Billie; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Magnolia, Ruby and Virginia and Jim; one brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Ollie, and one sister-in-law, Mary. He was also preceded in death by one son, M.D. AMOS Jr. and one son-in-law, Cal BROCK.

Funeral services for Ruby Myrtle ANDERSON, 80, of Mannford, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at White Chapel Church, near Gore, with the Revs. Lamond Garrison and Garner Garrison officiating. Burial was in South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs, under the direction of Bradley Family Funeral Home of Muskogee. She was born on Dec. 6, 1924, in Braggs, to Jim and Sarah (BRIDGES) ANTHONY. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, in Mannford Nursing Home. Survivors include one daughter, Jonett; two sons, Mike and Gene; siblings, Helen, J.D. and Coy; her grandchildren;13 great-grandchildren; and one step-sister, Tommye Jewel. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, William Dean ANDERSON and David ANDERSON; one granddaughter, Victoria ANDERSON and one sister, Marceline (ANTHONY) ROWE.

Funeral services for Jimmy COLEMAN, 49, of Muldrow, were held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark., with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He died on Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in Shreveport, La. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Jimmy D. and Sue COLEMAN; two sisters, Tresa and Beverly; two step-sisters, Debbie and Carolyn; one step-brother, James.

Funeral services for James A. "Bubba" FLANAGAN, 81, of Poteau, formerly of West Helena, Ark. and West Memphis, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Calvary Assembly of God Church in Poteau, with the Revs. Kenneth Williams and Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on July 25, 1923, in Poteau. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean FLANAGAN of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Barry, and Stephen and Cathy; one granddaughter; two grandsons; one sister, Geraldine; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for William A. "Jude" GREEN, 97, of Cameron, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Williams Baptist Church in Williams, with the Rev. Jackie Edwards officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Dec. 21, 1907, in Williams. He died on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, in Tahlequah City hospital in Tahlequah. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda and Lula Fay; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Daisy and Nell; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith N. GREEN; two granddaughters, Lana MORRIS and Janice DODDS AUDAS; one great-grandson, Jacob VANVEKOVEN; and 20 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Rev. Herman HARRISON, 71, of Roland, are being held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Graveside services will be at 3:15 p.m. at Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Foreman, Ark. He died on Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Tommie HARRISON of the home; one step-daughter, Mary; two step-sons, Bob and Gene; 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Lorene; three brothers, E.C., Lewis and G.W.

Graveside services for Donald HOLMAN, 50, of Fletcher, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 16, 2004 at Fort Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, with full Military Honors presented by personnel from Fort Sill, under the direction of Hodge Funeral Home of Fletcher. He was born on Dec. 20, 1953, in Cottage Grove, Ore., to Fred HOLMAN and Edna (HART) HOLMAN. He died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, in his home. Mr. HOLMAN married Pamela SWENE on Dec. 1, 1984, in Braggs. Survivors include his wife, Pam HOLMAN of the home; one son, Jeff and his wife, Angela; three daughters, Shanna, Tina and her husband David, and Katreena and her husband William; one adopted son, Kevin and his wife, Dannell; eight grandchildren; one sister, Kathy; three brothers, Ricky, David and Freddy; his mother and her special friend Gene; and his mother-in-law, Betty SWENKE. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred HOLMAN; and his father-in-law, Carl SWENE.

Funeral services for Elizabeth Rose ROWAN JOHNSON, 67, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Spiro, were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with the Rev. Jackie Brown officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born on June 17, 1937, in Williams to Cecil and Edna (BUTLER) UNDERWOOD. She died on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Monroe JOHNSON of the home; one daughter, Ronda Lynn and her husband Carl; one son, James Everett Jr.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Gloria; three brothers, Jim, Paul and Dale; one step-daughter, Karen; three step-sons, Walter, Monroe Jr. and George; 10 step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, James Everett ROWAN; one son, James Kent ROWAN; one sister, Edna Faye SMOCK; one brother, Cecil UNDERWOOD Jr.; and three infant siblings.

Funeral services for Mae PINSON, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 6, 1921, in Brinkley, Ark., to George Washington STATON and Pearlie Mae (JACKSON) STATON. She died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Martha; one granddaughter; one nephew; five nieces and several cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Neal RIDDLE and W.H. PINSON; two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services for Juanita Marie SOKOLOSKY, 85, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Webbers Falls, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Rosary services are being held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Webbers Falls. She was born on March 23, 1919, in Redland, to Squirrel and Delia Mae (OWENS) CROSLIN. She died on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in her home. She married Alexander SOKOLOSKY on Dec. 28, 1938, in Cleveland County. Survivors include three sons, Stanley and Brenda, Jimmy and Gina; Pat; five daughters, Lois and Jerry, Mary, Nita and Charley, Teresa and Johnny, Pam and Chris; six brothers, Squirrel, Ward, John E., Calvin, Hubert, Bobby; three sisters, Hazel and Mildred, and Geneva; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex; one brother, George CROSLIN; two sisters, Liz COOK and Mary Jane COLVIN.

Graveside services for Donald WEAVER Jr., 43, of Short, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at New Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. WEAVER died on Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Survivors include his wife, Kathy WEAVER; one daughter, Kristy; three sons, David and Dillion and Daniel; one grandchild; his mother, Shirley WEAVER; and his father, Sonny WEAVER.

Funeral services for Opal Laverne WILEY, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 3, 1921, in Denmark, Ark., to Charley THRASHER and Carrie KING THRASHER. She died on Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married William W. WILEY on Nov. 13, 1940, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1972. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Patsy and George, Brenda and Carl, and Joanne, and Billie Sue and Kenneth; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Judy; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Arlene; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Sam, Noah and JACKSON; and one great-grandson, Mason CAMPNEY.

Funeral services for Barbara Colleen WILLSON, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. on Monday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born on March 1, 1930, in Greenland, Ark. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Sherryl, Lesa and Lori; seven sons, Warren, Randy, Allen, Brian and Greg, Ricky and Terry; 26 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Larry. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Tony CAMPBELL; three brothers and her husband, Percy WILLSON.

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