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Funeral services for Benjamin "Hobie" "Brother" BENTON, Jr., 63, of Muldrow, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. J.D. Jones officiating. Burial will be in Centerpoint Cemetery in Redland, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Benton was born Nov. 9, 1942, in Foreman, to Benjamin BENTON, Jr. and Wynona WARE. He died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Effie BENTON of the home; two daughters, Janet, Rhonda and husband German; one son, Chris; two sisters, LeaEtta and Minnie; one brother, Charles; father, Benjamin BENTON, Sr.; two grandchildren; mother-in-law, Ruby Lee TAYLOR; one aunt, Dorothy; four sisters-in-law, Shirley, Wanda, Marilyn and Sandra; four brothers-in-law, Steve, I. G., Donald and Chester; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Wynona and sister, Beulah BENTON.

Cremation for Kenneth BETHARDS, Jr., 54, of Sallisaw was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Cremains to be buried at Lawnview Cemetery at a later date in Dallas. Mr. BETHARDS was born Aug. 13, 1951, in Los Angeles, to Kenneth Littleton BETHARDS and Alma Clair (MASON) BETHARDS. He died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his parents, of the home; one sister, Janice Lynn; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Vera and Dennis and Renee; and many nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral services for T. J. BRIDGEWATER, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, with graveside rites conducted by the Sallisaw Masonic Lodge, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BRIDGEWATER was born Sept. 13, 1934, in Corning, Ark., to Thomas James Oral BRIDGEWATER and Beulah (JAMES) BRIDGEWATER. He died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Inez TURMAN, Jan. 5, 1955, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Inez BRIDGEWATER of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Elaine; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; three sisters, Evelyn, Shirley and Patsy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Adale BRIDGEWATER PINSON in 1978.

Graveside services for Bobby Stone HUNT, 75, of Davy, were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. HUNT was born March 6, 1930, in Wagoner County, to Ralph HUNT and May (MITCHELL) HUNT. He died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, in Roanoke, W.Va. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley, Rachel, Victoria and Melinda; two sons, Ralph and Robert; two sisters, Rosie and Ruby ; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; 20 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Alice NOBLE, Mary OWENS and Helen HARRIS, six brothers, Loyd, ROLLEY, Curtis, Melvin, Paul and Jesse HUNT and an adopted daughter, Linda BOWEN.

Memorial services for Richard L. "Dick" IRWIN, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. IRWIN was born Nov. 1, 1935, in Indianapolis. He died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Willa June KELSEY, Jan. 29, 1971, in Leawood, Kan. She preceded him in death, Aug. 31, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis and Terry; one son, Richard E.; one sister, Patricia; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Paul LEE, 90, of Muldrow, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with Revs. Monte Johnson and Connie Gibson officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. LEE was born March 15, 1915, in Cottonwood Community, to Wash LEE and Ellen (TAYLOR) LEE. He died Monday, Nov. 28, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Sybil Olene PEMBERTON, Sept. 28, 1940, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Sybil LEE of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Peggy and Donnie, and Glenda; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Emma and Joyce; and one brother, Wash , Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Lucille LYONS and Marie SCRIVNER, two brothers, Herbert and Ed LEE and one grandson, Chris COLEMAN.

Funeral services for Michael M. McKINNEY, 24, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. McINNEY was born Dec. 31, 1980, in Hayward, Calif., to Charles McKINNEY and Cynthia PINOLI. He died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Zoe; one brother, Steven; parents, Chuck and Cindy McKINNEY; and a girl friend, April

Funeral services for Mary M. PROCTOR, 53, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Fellowship Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with Rev. Ed Baker officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. PROCTOR was born June 30, 1952, in Oklahoma, to Samuel Robert JONES and Elizabeth Tabitha WATERS JONES. She died Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, in Apple Valley, Calif. Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly; one son, Richard Duane; three sisters, Julie and Delois and Margaret; three brothers, Robert, Harlen and Harold; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.

Mrs. Noma STITES, a lifelong resident of Sequoyah County and an active member of the community, died Saturday, November 26, 2005, in Springfield, Mo. Funeral services were held at 1 p m Wednesday, November 30, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw. The Revs Terry Guthrie and Herbert Lee, and Bro Keith Tatham officiated. Burial followed in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. STITES, 81, and her twin sister, Oma, were born to John William TIMMERMAN and Sally Elizabeth (McKINNEY) TIMMERMAN on June 7,1 924, in the Harrison community. Mrs. STITES married Theodore McKinley "Ted" STITES, on March 12, 1942, in Sallisaw. He preceded his wife in death on Jan. 21, 1983, when he died in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include five daughters, Margaret, Ann, Carla, Vicki and Beth; four sons, Melvin, William, Roger and Charles; one sister, Madie; 21 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Mrs. STITES was preceded in death by one son, Tommy; by her twin, Oma TATHAM, in February 2002; two brothers, Dale and Arch TIMMERMAN; a half-brother, Walter COMPTON; and three half-sisters, Jessie COMPTON, Bonnie LEIGH and Callie HOLLAND.

Memorial services for Benjamin HERRINGTON, 59, of Fanshawe, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the residence of 361808 Oak Street in Fanshawe. Burial of cremains was in Fanshawe Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. HERRINGTON died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include three daughters, Meshelle, Christina and Sarah; one son, Michael; one sister, Wilma; four brothers, Dewey, Thomas, John and Joe; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Nancy (DAVIS) HERRINGTON and one brother, Cecil.

Graveside services for Gorman O'NEAL, 79, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw from about 1965 to 1981, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, Ark., under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville. Mr. O'NEAL was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Clarksville, to Omer Lee and Carrie Mae (PETERS) O'NEAL. He died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy O'NEAL of Franklin, Ark.; two daughters, Debbie and Zelinda; two sisters, Hazel and Audrey; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Reggie O'NEAL and two brothers, Boyd and Troy O'NEAL.

Memorial services for Clarence D. RUNYAN, 73, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Runyan was born Jan. 7, 1932, in Hay Springs, Neb., to William Edward RUNYAN and Sadie (KUTCHERA) RUNYAN. He died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Leta Mae KETCHER, Oct. 27, 1954, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Leta RUNYAN of the home; four sons, Jeff, Jim, Gary and Bill; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary LaPORT and his brother, Arlo RUNYAN.

Graveside services for Vernon Wilbur SIFFING, 87, of Fort Gibson, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SIFFING was born May 11, 1918, in Vian, to Charles SIFFING and Addie SIFFING. He died Sunday, Nov. 27, 2005, in Fort Gibson. He married Saxon FINK, in 1942, in Siloam Springs. She preceded him in death, July 22, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Erin K. and David T.; two sisters-in-law, Brookie and Betty; and one brother-in-law, Talmage. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother, Wayne SIFFING and two sons, Philip J. and Terry W. SIFFING.

Funeral services for Charles Wayne TAYLOR, 75, of Sallisaw, was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TAYLOR was born Nov. 25, 1930, in McKey Community, to James Felix TAYLOR and Mellie (EDGEMON) TAYLOR. He died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Bonnie BEAM, March 25, 1948, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie TAYLOR of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Roger; two sons, James and Timothy; one mother-in-law, Pearl BEAM; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Dennis and Donny TAYLOR, one sister, Cherokee BREWER, one brother, Cleo TAYLOR and one grandson, Jimmy Don COATNEY.

Graveside services for Jerry L. BANNING, 64, of Spiro, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro with Rev. Victor Neve officiating under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. BANNING was born Feb. 18, 1941, in Wister, to Charles and India Ruby (BRACKETT) BANNING. He died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Brian, Chris, Robert and Troy; two daughters, Sandra and Tina; two brothers, Wesley Charles and Roy; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Denver D. "Nubbin" BROWN, 80, of Cameron, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Bryan Smith officiating. Burial was in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. BROWN was born March 20, 1925, in Poteau. He died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Melba (PHILLIPS) BROWN of the home; five sons, Dennie Lee, Bobby Darrell, Donald Gene, Danny Darwin and Denver "Dub"; one daughter, Charlotte Ann; five sisters, Tommie, Minnie, Permelia, Virginia and Molly; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.

Funeral services for Bobby DONALDSON, 62, of Mountainburg, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Locke Freewill Baptist Church in Mountainburg. Burial was in Locke Cemetery in Mountainburg, with full military honors, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mr. DONALDSON was born April 21, 1943, in Tulare, Calif. He died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, in Mountainburg. Survivors include his wife, Beverly DONALDSON of the home; three daughters, Charlotte, Connie and Lana; two sons, Jim and Scott DONALDSON of Kent, Wash.; two sisters, Judy and Audrey; three brothers, Fines and Sherman and J. C.; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Allie (RUSSELL) DONALDSON, one sister, Imogene ROBBINS and two brothers, Loyd DONALDSON and Roy James DONALDSON.

Funeral services for Johnnie Sue DYER, 67, of Pauls Valley, are being held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Jubilee Christian Center in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. DYER was born Dec. 14, 1937, in Pauls Valley. She died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, George of the home; three daughters, Sherry, Kyndall and Krystal; one son, G.; one brother, Clayton; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Wilma Dean MARTIN DYER, 63, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Roland Assembly of God Church with Rev. Kevin Fouts officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DYER was born March 23, 1942, in Sallisaw, to Harvey MARTIN and Catherine (LESSLEY) MARTIN. She died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married William Dale DYER, June 20, 1978, in Poteau. He preceded her in death, Feb. 8, 1997, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Leslie; two step-daughters and step-sons-in-law, Tammy and Van, and Sandra and Rodney; three sons, Justin, Bradley and Wesley; two step-sons and step-daughters-in-law, Billy Ray and Diane, and Kendall and JoAnn; two sisters, Shirley and Charlotte; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeff DAVIS, one step-son, Gary DYER, one great-granddaughter, Bradleigh DAVIS and one brother, Harvey Ed MARTIN.

Funeral services for Louise FARGO HORTON, 87, of Roland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Dale Brown officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HORTON was born Oct. 5, 1918, in Muldrow, to Walter "Eef" FARGO and Lula Lou (RAMEY) FARGO. She died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, in Fort Smith. She married Wallace Jenkins HORTON, Sept. 30, 1939, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, Feb. 12, 1986, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Wally and Nita Jo; one son, Bil; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Juanita FARGO DICKERSON and one brother, Walter Mayes FARGO.

Funeral services for JoAnn CLARK LUSTER, 58, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LUSTER was born Jan. 15, 1947, in Bakersfield, Calif., to William Herman CLARK and Juanita May (McGREW) CLARK. She died Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Rachelle and Michael, Sr.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Carolyn and Pawnee; and six brothers, Paul, Carl, Harvey, Danny, Richard and Donald. She was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia LILLY and one brother, James CLARK.

Graveside services for Jesse REICHERT, 87, of Van Buren, Ark., was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Gill Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. REICHERT died Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis and her husband Bob; one son, Ronnie; one son-in-law, Jim; three sisters, Josie, Bet and Delores; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine and one daughter Clara COX.

Funeral services for Margaret HEUSS VASS, 96, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Diana Hartman officiating Burial of cremains will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. VASS was born Dec. 6, 1908, in Anderson, Ind., to Adolph HEUSS and Mary (FARBER) HEUSS. She died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married John Donald VASS, Dec. 27, 1935, in Illinois. He preceded her in death, Jan. 27, 1987, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth; and one son, William.

Graveside services for Grace Lucille COOLIDGE, 85, of Bryan, Texas, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating under the direction of Hillier Funeral Home of Bryan. Mrs. Coolidge was born Jan. 3, 1920, in Sallisaw, to Claude Thomas HALL and Mary Jane (JOHNSTON) HALL. She died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005, in Bryan. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Grace; one brother, Thomas; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, B.C. O'Neal GIBBS and Frank COOLIDGE as well as a great-great-grandchild, Bryston MILLER.

Funeral services for Geraldine A. EDWARDS, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in New Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. EDWARDS died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Cecil EDWARDS of Fort Smith; one daughter, Melissa Ann; two sons, Phillip Winfield and William Scott; one sister, Norma; two brothers, Eddie and J.C.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Timothy Michael JOHNSON, 47, of Roland, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JOHNSON was born June 19, 1958, in Hawthorne, Calif., to Jack JOHNSON and Bonnie (BROWN) JOHNSON. He died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, in Roland. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Heather, and Brenda and Mark; mother, Bonnie JOHNSON; two sisters, Jackie and Tammy; two brothers, Johnny and Paul; two grandsons.

Funeral services for Ruth Katherine WOODWARD, 85, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WOODWARD was born May 20, 1920, in Muldrow, to Riley WILSON and Norma (LESSLEY) WILSON. She died Dec. 7, 2005, in Roland. She married Wayne Willard WOODWARD, May 30, 1940, in Redland. He preceded her in death, June 25, 1988, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis; two sons, Jerrell and Rick; two sisters, Faye and Gene; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services for Harmon Dean BIRCHFIELD, 63, of Keota, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Chapel in Spiro with Rev. Sherman Dix officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. BIRCHFIELD was born April 4, 1942, in Bokoshe, to Sherman BIRCHFIELD and Wilma MOTT. He died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Denine; three sons, Ralph, David and Adam; parents, Sherman and Wilma BIRCHFIELD; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Arnold Gene BIRCHFIELD.

Graveside services for Larry Wayne CHAPMAN, 62, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Ark. with military honors, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. Mr. CHAPMAN was born June 26, 1943, in Van Buren, to Bud L. and Eva (TITSWORTH) CHAPMAN. He died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, in Alma. Survivors include his wife, Martha CHAPMAN of the home; two daughters, Rebekah and Tanya; three sons, Derek, Dan and David; two sisters, Joann and Carolyn; three brothers, Charles, Dave and Jimmy; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for David Winston MILLER, 84, of Tulsa, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow under the direction of Floral Haven Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. Mr. MILLER was born Jan. 17, 1921, in Vian, to Robert Lee MILLER and Maybell (LEDBETTER) MILLER. He died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005. He married Thelma Virginia COOK, April 25, 1943, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Thelma MILLER; two sons, Gary Lee and wife Jackie May, and David Daryl and wife Marsha Lynn; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, W.D., Delbert and Jack; one sister, Mary Katherine; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, June MORTON and brother Robert MILLER.

Graveside services for Kenneth RICHARDS, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Proctor Cemetery in Proctor with Rev. Vance Mooney officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RICHARDS was born March 4, 1939, in Proctor, to Vernon RICHARDS and Aubrey (HINES) RICHARDS. He died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Susie, Kennilee, Mary and Sheena; four sons, Rick and Kenneth, William and Vernon Joe "Joey"; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; mother, Aubrey RICHARDS; one sister, Deloris; one brother, Jerry.

Graveside services for Carolyn Mary LAMBERT ROTH, 89, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROTH was born July 31, 1916, in Indianapolis, Ind. She died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005, in Van Buren. She married William Gustaf ROTH, June 26, 1946, in Chicago. He preceded her in death, May 4, 1995, in Sallisaw. Survivors include, friends; and other families.

Funeral services for Essie Weda STEVENSON, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church in Fort Smith with Rev. A.J. Parish officiating. Burial is in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. STEVENSON was born Jan. 19, 1925, in Fort Smith, to Levi DEMPSEY and Margaret DEMONS. She died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Patricia, Margaret, Paula and Antionette; six sons, John, Daniel, Samuel and Michael, Jarvis, and Malcolm; 40 grandchildren; and 59 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Linda Lou "Breezy" WEBB, 54, of Sallisaw, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Vian with Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WEBB was born July 9, 1951, in Elkhart, Ind., to Clifford T. BOLDA and DorothyBOLDA. She died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Christina; one son, Raymond; nine grandchildren; one sister, Brenda; three brothers, Danny, Bill and Robert; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa Jean DURAN and one son, Phillip DAUM.

Funeral services for Hazel Mae HENDRICKSON, 84, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Millsap Funeral Service Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webber Falls. Mrs. HENDRICKSON was born April 8, 1921, in Mulberry, Ark., to Roy Lee and Trucie (TURNER) SHELBY. She died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2005, in Gore. She married Gilbert HENDRICKSON April 22, 1939, in Gore. Survivors include one son, Ronald; one brother, Luther "Mutt" and wife Daisy; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and one aunt Juanita. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Funeral services for Lois MORGAN COLE, 89, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Anthony Williams and Steve Morgan officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. COLE was born Jan. 22, 1916, in Mounntainburg, Ark., to Andrew Issac MORGAN and Alice (BARKER) MORGAN. She died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Gene C. COLE, July 3, 1955, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, Dec. 22, 1922, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and J.W., and Claris and Harold; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Jr. and JeanAnn, and Donald; two sisters-in-law, Margaret and Muriel; one brother-in-law, Jack; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Lillie SHARVER and Delcie NORRID and two brothers, Floyd and John MORGAN.

Funeral services for Tom CROWDER, 74, of Vian, will be held at a later date in Gig Harbor, Wash. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery in Gig Harbor, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Crowder was born July 3, 1931, in Seminole, to John CROWDER and Dorthea JORDAN. He died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in Vian. He married Annette GRANDINETTI, May 19, 1990. Survivors include his wife, Annette CROWDER of the home; three daughters, Pam, Mary and Christina; four sons, Troy, Mike, Brandon and Patrick; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Laura HONEYCUTT EMERSON, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Leroy Reid and Ed Cherry officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. EMERSON was born June 25, 1921, in Bunch, to Willie Robert HONEYCUTT and Mary (MYERS) HONEYCUTT. She died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, in Tulsa. She married Henry Steven EMERSON, Aug. 3, 1933, in Marble City. He preceded her in death, Sept. 1992, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Bernice. and Marie; three sons, Robert Ray, Norman Lee and Donald; 28 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Mary CABLE and one son-in-law, Wilbur STRICKLAND.

Funeral services for Edith FORD, 97, of Wister, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of God Seventh Day in Wister with Chip Hinds officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. FORD was born Sept. 7, 1908, in Crowder. She died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, in Poteau. Survivors include six sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Dorotha, Kenneth and Marie, David, Dennis and Carol, and Sam and Shirley, and Charles and Rosemary; four daughters and sons-in-law, Lillie and Bill, Betty, Faye and Robert, and Bonnie; one daughter-in-law, Betty Jo; 31 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; one special niece, Shirley; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burt FORD, her parents, William and Bell (HARRIS) GREEN, four brothers, one sister, two sons, Denver FORD and Don FORD, and two great-grandsons.

Graveside services for Dorothy Mae MASSENGALE, 68, of Marshfield, Mo., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Lyle Wright officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. MASSENGALE was born July 26, 1937, in Muskogee, to Aurthur Carl "Dink" SEALS and Laura Alvertine (JENKINS) "Tiny" SEALS. She died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, in Springfield, Mo. She married Jimmie Ray MASSENGALE, Oct. 5, 1956, in Lindsay, Calif. He preceded her in death, March 10, 1997, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Roger; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jean, and Jerry and Patricia; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Funeral services for J.T. McCLENDON, 74, of Enid, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Oakwood Christian Church in Enid with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid, under the direction of Anderson-Burris Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark.Mr. McCLENDON was born Sept. 30, 1931, in Vian, to Thomas C. and Annie Walsie (TAYLOR) McCLENDON. He died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005, in Enid. He married Lona Mae DODD, Aug. 4, 1955, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Lona Mae McCLENDON of the home; one son, Randy and wife Suzanne; two grandchildren; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Willard and Zelda DODD; two brothers, Junior and Thomas; two sisters, Gladys and Ann; and family, friends and also his little dog, DeeDee. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John.

Funeral services for Lloyd Harmon MORRIS, 60, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Spiro First Assembly of God with Revs. Robert Hill and Scott Harrison officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. MORRIS was born Dec. 19, 1944, in Clebit, to Woodrow MORRIS and Alma SMALLING. He died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Llonda and Jackie; three sons, Chris, Todd and Scott ; one sister, Janice; one brother, Floyd and wife Karen; parents; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Richard C. "Rick" ORENDORFF , 61, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ORENDORFF was born June 4, 1944, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Cecil Malloy ORENDORFF and Laura Helen (SELLERS) ORENDORFF. He died Friday, Dec. 16, 2005, in Fort Smith. He married Barbara Ann, June 24, 1978, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Barbara ORENDORFF of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy Allen and Brandy; two grandchildren; mother, Helen ORENDORFF; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Nancy, and Bill and Shelley; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends

Graveside services for Evelyn SMITH, 84, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Old Union Cemetery in Hackett, Ark. under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. SMITH died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, in Muldrow. Survivors include three daughters, Norma, Karen and Shirley; two sons, James and Jackie; one sister, Betty; 18 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt SMITH.

Funeral services for Fatima D. "Mackey" STROUD, 41, of Cameron, were held at10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Cameron with Revs. Jack Covey and Jim Cook officiating. Burial was in Slatonville Cemetery in Slatonville, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mrs. STROUD was born July 25, 1964, in Tulsa. She died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, in Cameron. Survivors include her husband, Randy STROUD of the home; two daughters, Alisha and husband, Ray, and Ashley; one son, Gary STROUD of the home; mother and father, Vernon and Barbara MACKEY; maternal grandmother, Mossie FARRAR; one sister, Judith; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of beloved friends and family.

Funeral services for Melinda Lorene BELT, 67, of Huntington, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Huntington First Baptist Church. Burial was in Clarks Chapel Cemetery in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mrs. BELT died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, in Huntington. Survivors include four daughters, Betty, Vicki, Shirley and Elizabeth; four sons, Bobby, J.D., Jr., Mike and Jimmy; one step-sister, Lola; one step-brother, R.V.; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. BELT.

Funeral services for Rosie Bell CASEY, 69, formerly of Moffett, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Revs. Freddy Bynum, Jr., Cliff Ahart and Robert Mason officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. CASEY was born April 29, 1936, in Wagoner, to Buck Ralf HUNT and Nora MITCHELL. She died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include eight daughters, Rosie and husband Tim, and Kathy, Linda, Jeanie and Brenda and husband Freddie, Barbara, Wanda, and Barbara and husband Cecil; two sons, James and Robert and wife Shannon; one sister, Ruby; one brother, Bruce; 28 grandchildren; and numerous, great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pleasant Robert CASEY, two daughters, Christine BEAGLES and Nancy CASEY, two grandsons, Elijah Clifton and Justin COOKSEY, three sisters, Alice, Mary and Helen, five brothers, Curtis, Bobby, Jessie, John and Melvin HUNT.

Graveside services for Vada Mae PENDERGRASS GUTHRIE, 90, of Sallisaw, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Fairview Maguire Cemetery in Noble under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GUTHRIE was born Jan. 30, 1915, in Noble, to George Harvey MOON and Eliza Jane (GLENN) MOON. She died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married T.L. PENDERGRASS. He preceded her in death in 1979. She then married Tom GUTHRIE and he preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include two daughters, Theda Marie and Joy Diann; two sons, Paul and Ned; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Marjorie J. HAYES, 90, of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. HAYES died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Jeannie; one daughter-in-law, Patricia; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leon HAYES and a son Ronald Lee HAYES.

Funeral services for Ryan Scott HORTON, 37, of Gore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Timothy Baptist Church with Rev. Kelly Payne officiating under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mr. HORTON was born April 6, 1968, in Muskogee, to Gary and Kathy (JENKINS) HORTON. He died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, in Gore. He married Johanna UNDERWOOD, March 12, 2005, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Johanna HORTON of the home; children, Victoria, Elizabeth, Alexander and Elektra; parents, Gary and Kathy HORTON; one sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Jason; one niece, Rylee; grandmother, Laura Ruth HORTON of Tulsa; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Marie JENKINS and Chester HORTON and a foster daughter, Brittney SATTERFIELD.

Funeral services for John A. KOBERT, 78, of Sallisaw, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with Dr. David Clewell officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KOBERT was born Dec. 11, 1927, in Griswold, Iowa, to Alexander KOBERT and Bessie COCKLIN. He died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Joan RIGGS, Aug. 8, 1969. Survivors include his wife, Joan KOBERT of the home; one daughter, Kathryn Marie; one step-daughter, Susan Adelaide and husband Paul; one son, John Dixon; one brother, Loyd; two grandsons

Funeral services for Edythe TEACH, 68, of Spiro, were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Rev. Fred Beesley officiating. Burial was in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. TEACH was born Oct. 12, 1937, in Gore, to Wayne HALL and Troney LAFARLETTE. She died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Earl Eugene TEACH; two daughters, Barbara and Jeannie Rae; one step-daughter, Lora; one son, David; one sister, Lavon; one brother, Ray; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.

Funeral services for Betty BOYD, 82, of Gore, are being held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God in Gore with Revs. Floyd Collins and Clarence Guthrie officiating. Burial is in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls.Mrs. BOYD was born Oct. 30, 1923, in Henryetta, Texas. She died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, in Muskogee. Mrs. BOYD and her husband, Reverend Bill BOYD shared 65 years in full gospel ministry. Survivors include her husband, Bill BOYD of the home; two sons, Gary, Anthony and his wife Laura; three daughters, Sandra, LaLand, and Hali and husband Jim; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clell and Cora (MORRISON) RICHMOND, three brothers, Jack, James and Charles and one sister, Jean.

Funeral services for A. D. "Papa" CONLEY, 87, of Arkoma, were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Tamaha Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Delmon Eakle officiating. Burial was in Tamaha Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. CONLEY was born May 28, 1918, in Red Oak. He died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, in Arkoma. Survivors include one son, Jim and wife Martha; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane CONLEY.

Graveside services for Lizzie Mae FORTNER, 94, of Poteau, are being held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Monroe Cemetery with Rev. Dale Rogers officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. FORTNER was born Sept. 12, 1911, in Sallisaw. She died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005, in Poteau. Survivors include one son, C.M.; one granddaughte; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.H. FORTNER.

Graveside services for Daisy KEITH, 92, of Gore, were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. Keith was born April 29, 1913, in Braggs, to John and Dolly (COPPINGER) HALL. She died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her sisters, Della and Lorene; and two brothers, Gary and Jerry.

Funeral services for Wilma J. HAMILTON SIMS, 79, of Manila, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Cobb Funeral Home Chapel in Blytheville, Ark. with Billy Holifield officiating. Burial is in Dogwood Cemetery in Blytheville, under the direction of Cobb Funeral Home of Blytheville. Mrs. SIMS was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Lafferty Creek, Ark., to E. P. and Myrtle (HIGHTOWER) HAMILTON. She died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, in Manila. Survivors include her children, Willie and Betty, and Linda and Jim, and Shirley, and Phyllis; one brother, Pete; one sister, Lorene; one daughter-in-law, Carol Ann; 19 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, W. D. SIMS, one son, Billy W. SIMS and one great-graddaughter, Brittany SIMS.

Graveside services for Waunita L. SMITH, 86, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Redbird Smith Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Chris Armer officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born Nov. 8, 1919, in Vian, to Sam SMITH and Mary (BARK) SMITH. She died Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, in Vian. She married James Russell "Bob" GRISHAM in 1948. He preceded her in death,1982, in Tulsa Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Dean and Dena; one daughter, Lahoma; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Fields and Juanita; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Ocie Lee SMITH and one grandson, Gregory LEE.

Funeral services for Dale L. STEWART, 74, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STEWART was born Nov. 27, 1931, to Bidge STEWART and Annie Luella BARNES. He died Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Darlene of the home; one daughter, Lisa Marie; two step-daughters, Kellie Dawn and Joyce Ellen; two sons, Guy William and David Lawton; one step-son, Edlin Cameron; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Eugene and one sister, Julia.

Funeral services for Wilma Jean WINSTEAD, 76, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Uniontown, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. WINSTEAD died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Ray WINSTEAD of the home; three daughters, Karen , Londa and Holly; three sons, Ross, Randy and Jeff; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

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