December 1998

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Funeral services for Bobbie Gene JONES, 60, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Moffett. Burial is in Shady Grove Cemetery, south of Roland, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary in Fort Smith. Mr. JONES died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Clara; one son, Robert; two sisters, Eva and Cora; four brothers, James D., Lawrence E., Otha and Charles R.; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services for Aurora Katherine "Dovie" McCLUNG, 77, of Gore will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church in Fresno, Calif. Mrs. McCLUNG was born May 12, 1921, in McIntosh County, to Samuel M. KIMBRO and Sadie (MATTHEWS) KIMBRO. She died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Katherine, Caroline, Sadie and Cynthia; two sons, Bill and Sam; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Ed; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. McCLUNG was preceded in death by two brothers. Arrangements are under the direction of Thomas-Robinson Funeral Home in Selma.

Funeral services for Helen Ruth MUSSAR, 56, of Gassville, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Zafara Church of Christ, with Bro. Riley Donica officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Hatfield, Ark., under the direction of Hall Funeral Service in Mena, Ark. Mrs. MUSSAR was born July 22, 1942, in Mena, to Robert T. "Ollie" STINSON and Eloise (MOWDY) STINSON. She died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Frank MUSSAR SR., of Gassville; four daughters, Cindy, Kristie, Audrey, and Christina; two sons, Archie Frank Jr., and Frank Jr. ; two brothers, Gerald and Arley; three sisters, June, Sue and Marilyn "Tiny"; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Tommie Howard O'DELL, 67, of Porum were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Porum Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Tim Boyles officiating. Burial was in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. O'DELL was born Aug. 31, 1931, in Pittsburg, to Lee and Jessie (HUCKABA) O'DELL. He died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998, at his home. He married Nell Hensley, Aug. 28, 1975, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Nell O'DELL of the home, his mother, Jessie; step-children, Larry and Valerie, Tom and Anita, Sherry, Beth and Butch, and Mary and Randy; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Frances, David and Alberta, and Virgil and Mary; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Joy and J. T., Coleen and Troy, and Sue and Gary; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Floyd SKAGGS, 70, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Blackgum Harvestime Pentecostal Church. Burial is in White Chapel Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SKAGGS was born Dec. 22, 1927, in Cherokee County, to Albert and Audrey (ROSS) SKAGGS. He died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998, in Sallisaw. He married Arniva HORNBACK Sept. 22, 1974, in Blackgum. Survivors include his wife, Arniva SKAGGS of the home; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Eddie and Liz, Dale, Johnny and Randall; three daughters and one-son-in-law, Patricia, Janie and David, and Anita; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eldridge and Bob; three sisters, Inez, Cloey and Louise Lee; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. SKAGGS was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, James and Faron SKAGGS.

Graveside services for Charlie ST. JOHN, 72, of Vian were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Cemetery in Pawhuska. Mr. ST. JOHN was born April 25, 1926, in Pawhuska, to Herbert ST. JOHN and Edith (MITCHELL) ST. JOHN. He died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, at his home. He married Virginia Joyce MCCOY. Survivors include his wife, Joyce ST. JOHN of the home; four daughters; two sons; one sister; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Brinkley "B. J. " YOUNGER JR. 59, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Alden Ruckman and Tim Adair officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. YOUNGER was born Oct. 2, 1939, in Roland, to Brinkley YOUNGER SR. and Lottie Mary (KLING) YOUNGER. He died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Dorothene WEAVER Oct. 2, 1966, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Dorothene W. YOUNGER of the home; two daughters, Michelle Lynn and Jean Ann; one son, Michael; three grandchildren; and one brother, Elbert.

Funeral services for Roberta (GAINES) McDONALD, 84, of Roland were held at 1 p.m. Friday at New Morning Star Baptist Church in Moffett. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, south of Roland, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. McDONALD died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, JoAnn and Sharon; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for John B. PORTER, 77, of Cottonwood, Ariz. were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Brushy Holiness Church, north of Sallisaw. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. PORTER was born April 5, 1921, in Marble City, to William Monroe Oscar PORTER and Nora Mae (MCKINNEY) PORTER. He died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, in Cottonwood. He married Betty BIANCHINI in New Orleans, La. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Betty PORTER of the home; four sons, John, Aaron, Jordan and David; three daughters, Valerie, Sarah and Rebecca; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia Mae; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Don Richard BROWN, 63, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday Eastside Holiness Church in Muldrow. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BROWN died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy and Linda; one son, Don Richard Jr.; three sisters, Betty, Lucille and Grace; four brothers, George, Junior, Billy Jo and Herbert; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. BROWN was preceded in death by his wife, Donna BROWN.

Funeral services for Trevis Coy COOK, 64, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Bill Fuller officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. COOK was born March 11, 1934, in the Liberty community, to Garland Lee COOK and Rosena Catherine (CALCOTE) COOK. He died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Karen Denise and Dirby Cordell; four sisters, Gwenda, Sheila, Bernell and Daphene; one brother, Jerry.

Funeral services for Saran Sue DUNCAN, 50, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Tim Ohls officiating. Burial was in Redland Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. DUNCAN was born Oct. 15, 1948, in Redland, to Robert Enoch BRIDGERS and Armilda Virginia (JOHNSON) BRIDGERS. She died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in Fort Smith. She married Wayne CALHOUN Aug. 13, 1993, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Wayne CALHOUN of the home; two sons, Robert Michael and Donald William; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her father, Bob; three sisters, Frances, JoAnna and Nancy Jane; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Mrs. DUNCAN was preceded in death by one brother, David Robert BRIDGERS in March 1997.

Funeral services for Corlene (LEWIS) "Happy" EMERSON, 83, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Monday at White Cemetery in Gore, with the Rev. Mike McConnell officiating. Mrs. EMERSON was born March 9, 1915, in Ti, to Sullivan and Alice (GOAD) LEWIS. She died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, in Rogers, Ark. Survivors include one son, Jack; one daughter, Doris; one brother, Robert; two sisters, Imogene and June; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. EMERSON was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon EMERSON, her parents, one step-son, and his wife, Floyd and Almalee EMERSON, one brother, Chief LEWIS, and one sister, Naomi GORDON. Arrangements were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Funeral services for Martha Belle GARNER, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mrs. GARNER died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include her husband, William J. L. GARNER of Fort Smith; one daughter, Norma Sue; one son, Cecil W.; one brother, James V.; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Dolly Ann HECKARD, 77, of Cedarville, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hall Cemetery Arbor in Natural Dam, Ark. Mrs. HECKARD died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include six daughters, Mary, Rachel, Wilma, Jane, Nelda and Pauline; four sons, Harmon, Roy, James and Leslie; one brother, Tom; 28 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Funeral services for Clara M. (PENDERGRASS) JACKSON, 93, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Moffett Pentecostal Church of God in Moffett. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mrs. PENDERGRASS died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Phyllis, Shirley and Connie; two sons, J. C. and Glen; four step-sisters, Lola, Ava, Williene and Jenny; 24 grandchildren; and 48 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Pearlie Belle McCOY, 90, of Midland, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mrs. McCOY died Saturday, Dec. 5, 1998, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Carl G. McCOY of the home; six daughters, Dorothy, Gretchen, Sue, Loretta, Kay and Marie; six sons, Charles, Woodrow, Jay, Gene, Jerry and Farriel; one brother, Woodrow; 57 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Johnny Lee TAYLOR, 56, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Marble City Free Holiness Church, with the Revs. Johnny Watkins and Clifton Pettit officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. TAYLOR was born Sept. 10, 1942, in Braggs, to David Levi TAYLOR and Mildred Lilly (DOTSON) TAYLOR. He died Friday, Dec. 4, 1998, near Marble City. Survivors include his wife, Louella (LOCUST) TAYLOR of the home; two sons, Johnny Wayne and Billy Wayne; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Lillian, Verla, Phyllis and Kathleen; and three brothers, Charles, David Eugene and Bill. Mr. TAYLOR was preceded in death by one sister, Avis Renee TAYLOR in 1961.

Graveside services for Glen Dale TWIST, 61, of Rose are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Box Cemetery, north of Vian. Mr. TWIST was born Oct. 2, 1937, in Glendale, Texas, to George and Bonnie (VAUGHN) TWIST. He died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, near Shawnee. Survivors include three daughters, Jeanie, Carla and Kathy; one son, Robert; four grandchildren; seven sisters, and two brothers. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Paul Edward COOKSEY SR., 53, of the Flute Springs community near Marble City, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Marble City School gymnasium, with Carl Hanks and Briggs Chuculate officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. COOKSEY was born March 24, 1945, in Tahlequah, to Benton and Katie (BEAVER) COOKSEY. He died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Mary FLUTE COOKSEY of the home; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Paul "Sonny" and Tamara, Benton Thomas, and Dan; two sisters, Daggie Mae and Ella Mae; two brothers, William and Roy; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Daniel Ode "Junior" MERRILL, 74, of Gans are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Gans, with the Rev. Lynn Stringfellow officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. MERRIEL was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Blackjack. He died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Mary M. (LITTLE) MERRILL of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Andrea; three grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel and Emma; and Four brothers, Larry, Wayne, Jess and Jerry. Mr. MERRILL was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Ode MERRILL SR. and Prilla MERRILL.

Graveside services for Jimmie BARNES, 76, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Green officiating. Mr. BARNES was born March 30, 1922, in Sallisaw, to James Matthew BARNES and Mary Catherine (SNYER) BARNES. He died Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998, at his home in Gans. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Stacey and Brenda; and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Ruth CLAPPER BYRD, 78, former Sallisaw resident died Dec. 6, 1998, at Georgetown Medical Center in Washington, D. C. Born in Akron, Ohio. She was married in Sallisaw in May, 1946, to Bill W. BYRD. Mrs. BYRD is survived by her daughter, Adrianne B.; three grandchildren; one nephew; and one niece. Funeral services and inturnment in the Arlington National Cemetery will occur Dec. 23, 1998.

Belle M. CARTER, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998, at her home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lewis Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Fort Smith. She married Cody Calvin CARTER. He preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Lila, Becky and Donna; four sons, Richard, Stephen, Roger and David; one sister, Ruth; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Miss India Ola FINE, 93, of Sallisaw died Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, in Sallisaw. Funeral services are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Akins Baptist Church, with the Revs. Vernon Smith and Billie Fine officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Miss FINE was born Oct. 22, 1905, in the Akins community, Sequoyah District, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, to William Henry FINE and Flora Ida (CHEEK) FINE. Survivors include three sisters, Gladys, Mable and Mary Hope; three brothers, Rev. Billie, Charles and Jack.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Lee OWENS, 67, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Gary Hamby officiating. Burial is in Gans City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. OWENS was born April 19, 1931, in Wink, Texas, to George FITZGERALD and Mertis (NIKER) FITZGERALD. She died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Alva Edison OWENS July 23, 1948, in Odessa, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Alva OWENS of the home; three grandchildren; and one sister, Jo Ann. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Avis Diane OWENS in 1972; one son, Jimmy OWENS in 1992; and one sister, Thelma Jean LANE.

Funeral services for Gertie REED SMITH, 93, of Gore were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Gore, with the Rev. Bill Buttram officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent in Gore. Mrs. SMITH was born July 30, 1905, in Casas Ark., to William Henry REED and Rosa Ella (CARTER) REED. She died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998, in Gore. She married Charles C. SMITH Dec. 25, 1930, in Haskell. He preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1967. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Rosamary and Wayne; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; and seven nieces.

Graveside services for Edna Mae TRAMMELL, 78, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Paul Bates officiating. Mrs. TRAMMELL was born May 28, 1920 in the Sequoyah County to Samuel William JOHNSON and Martha (DANIELS) JOHNSON. She died Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include five sons, George, James, Paul, Charles "Boots", and Don; two daughters, Mary and Barbara; three sisters, Mildred, Erdie and Lavada; one brother, George; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Mrs. TRAMMELL was preceded in death by her husband, Earl TRAMMEL, one son, Marion Ray TRAMMELL, and three grandchildren. Services were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls.

Graveside services for Laura Jane BREWER, 96, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. John H. Ewart officiating. Mrs. BREWER was born Jan. 23, 1902, in Dallas, to William J. WATTS and Maybelle (GLASS) WATTS. She died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998, in Sallisaw. She married Fred Brewer. He preceded her in death April 1958. Survivors include two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren;two great-great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nettie; and nieces, nephews and friends. Mrs. BREWER was also preceded in death by one great-grandson, Jeffery Thane JACKSON on Jan. 6, 1998, in Roopville, Ga.

Funeral services for Marie "Granny" DUNHAM, 81, of Cedarville, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. DUNHAM died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998, at her home. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Jackie; one son, George; one sister, Hazel; one brother, Allen; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for William Lawton HOLT, 61, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. J. D. Jordan officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. HOLT was born April 22, 1937, in Sequoyah Coutny, to Sidney A. HOLT and Gladys Hermal (DOBBS) HOLT. He died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Gene and Doyle Ray; one daughter, Rosie Christine; four brothers, Cleon, Charles, Calvin and Kenneth; and three sisters, Wilma, Elizabeth and Melva.

Funeral services for Thelma Marie MOSS, 87, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Vian, with the Rev. James Ogden officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. MOSS was born July 15, 1911, in Vian to William Washington WHITTENBURG and Malinda Elizabeth WHITTENBURG. She died Wednesday Dec. 16, 1998, in Vian. She married Ernest Tourin MOSS on May 12, 1930, in Gore. He preceded her in death March 6, 1991, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Billie; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Frances Marie NEWBERRY, 68, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Herbert Lee and Braxton Bigot officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. NEWBERRY was born March 2, 1930, in Adair Coutny, to Ervin and Anna (SHARRAH) BROCK. She died Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Lawrence NEWBERRY June 14, 1947, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and the Rev. Braxton; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Donna; four grandchildren; and one sister, Ella Mae; two brothers, William Eugene and Charles David; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Roy Lee PHILPOT, 81, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 10, at Apostolic Faith Holiness Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Leon Farley, Carl Page and Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. PHILPOT was born March 30, 1917, in Sequoyah County, to Marvin Lee PHILPOT and Bartie Elizabeth (BREWER) PHILPOT. He died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, at his home. Survivors include two daughters Ruby Jean and husband Jack, and Martha Ann and husband Kenneth; also 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Cleo, Opal, Grace and Anna; four brothers, Elzie, Norman, Bill and Wesley. Mr. PHILPOT was preceded in death by his son, James Edward PHILPOT. Three brothers, Wesley PHILPOT, Charles and George PHILPOT and two great-grandsons, and companion of twenty years, Hallie O. GIBSON, also both parents.

Funeral services for Daisy G. ROTHSCHILLER, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mrs. ROTHSCHILLER died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Patty Lee, Bobbie, Francis and husband Alvin, , and Sammie Sue and husband, Roy; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Linda; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Robert; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. ROTHSCHILLER was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathryn DEESE, and one son, Tommy Dale SNIDER.

Funeral services for Velma Vivian TAYLOR, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Copeland Cemetery near Sallisaw. Mrs. TAYLOR died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998, in a Fort Smith nursing home. Survivors include three daughters, Deane, Lou and Faye; two sons, Gene and Don; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ray Lee BELL, 54, of Bokoshe were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bokoshe High School gymnasium, with the Revs. Joe Pierce, James Dill and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mr. BELL was born Feb. 11, 1944, in Vancouver, Wash. he died Sunday, Dec. 20,. 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Royce Lynne BELL of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Celia and Jimmy, and Rae Lynne and Toby; five grandchildren; Mother-in-law, Oba Lee GILBERT; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lula, Gladys and Leo and Geneva Ruth and Jim; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Edward and Iva Lee, Danlad and Carolyn, and Johnny and Marth; and one sister-in-law, Wynona. Mr. BELL was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Freda BELL, two brothers, Jr. and Ralph, one sister, Elizabeth, and his father-in-law, Roy GILBERT.

Graveside services for E. W. "Shang" COCKE, 87, of Vian will be held Tuesday at South Fairview Cemetery in Wellington, Texas. Mr. COCKE was born May 30, 1911, in Wellington, to Edmund W. COCKE SR. and Gussie (SHERWOOD) COCKE. He died Monday, Dec. 21, 1998, in Muskogee. He married Mabel WEST in May 1936. She preceded him in death Feb. 27, 1987. Survivors include two sons, Winston and David; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Billy Joe; one sister, Dorothy; and several nephews, cousins and relatives. Mr. COCKE was also preceded in death by one brother, Sam COCKE. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw and Adams Funeral Home in Wellington.

Funeral services for Cecil DAVIS, 85, of Blackgum were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Blackgum. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. DAVIS was born Oct. 23, 1913, in Blackgum, to Charlie and Lula Ann (MCFARLAND) DAVIS. He died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Nannie Lee JOHNSON Dec. 4, 1934, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Nannie Lee DAVIS of the home; six daughters, Louise, Kathy, Bernice, Carol, Gail and Charlette; four sons, Dwayne, Charles, Ricky and Mike; 43 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Madge Marie, Lois Fay, Melvin Merrell and Mary Ellen; and seven brothers, Lester Owen, Wylie Samuel, Albert Fulton, Robert Benson, Buster T., Jack Cletis and Raymond Lee. Mr. DAVIS was preceded in death by three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one great-great-grandchild, two sisters, Vivian Alline and Velma Olive, and four brothers, Lowell Cahal, Marion Thomas, Arthur Amber and Charley Austin DAVIS.

Graveside services for Nadia Effie (BOLING) FIELDS, 57, of Oklahoma City will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw. Mrs. FIELDS was born April 4, 1941, in Vian, to Ralph and Goldie Agnus (RISLEY) BOLING. She died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998, in Oklahoma City. She married Gene Lee FIELDS July 3, 1959, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn Ann, Brenda Sue and Ginger Louis; one son, Johnny Lee; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five sisters, Lottie, Dorothy, Nettie, Ollie and Margaret; and two brothers, Kenneth and Charles. Mrs. FIELDS was preceded in death by her husband, Gene FIELDS Sept. 7, 1998, and twin grandsons, Justin Gene and Dustin Wayne. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Mr. Paul OSBURN, 75, of Sallisaw died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998, in Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 27, 1923, in the Maple community, to Joe and Bertha (MCGLOTHLIN) OSBURN. Survivors include one daughter, Jo Anne; one son, Danny; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fern and Ruby Jean; and three brothers, Bill, Olen and Richard. Mr. OSBURN was preceded in death by one granddaughter. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for J. W. SPAIN, 53, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Bob Floyd officiating. Burial is in Lowes Creek Cemetery, north of Branch, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mr. SPAIN was born June 7, 1945, in Charleston, Ark., to Ira SPAIN and Ethyl Wines HARMON. He died Monday, Dec. 21, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include companion, Regina HENRY of the home; one daughter, Tonya; two sons, Tabby and K. C. ; one granddaughter; his mother, two sisters, Virginia and Helen; and several nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Nellie Irene "Johnnie" WOOTEN, 89, of Webbers Falls are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with the Revs. Jerry White and Cleatis Jones officiating. Burial is in Snake Girty Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mrs. WOOTEN was born Oct. 14, 1909, in Sebastian County, Ark., to Lester and Susie MARTIN. She died Monday, Dec. 21, 1998, at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Winford and J. C.; one daughter, Shirleen; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. WOOTEN was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman WOOTEN, in July 1978, and one grandson, Bruce HUGHART in May 1983.

Funeral services for Arch MURPHY, 85, of Tahlequah are being held Saturday at the First United Indian Methodist Church of Stilwell, with the Rev. Grover James officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemetery in Sequoyah County, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah. He married Bessie HUGHES MURPHY in 1936. She preceded him in death in Feb. 1977. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Haskell and Debbie, and James D. and Marjorie; four daughters, and three sons-in-law, Marie and A. G., Margaret, and Jessie and Raymond, and Bessie Sue and James; 28 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Mr. MURPHY was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lizzie DIRTSELLER and three grandchildren, Dexter RIDER, Jeremy Curtson MORGAN and Sherry JACKSON.

Mrs. Arniva SKAGGS, 63, of Vian died Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Blackgum Harvestime Pentecostal Church with the Revs. Dwain Hardbarger and Chris Armer officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. SKAGGS was born Aug. 12, 1935, in Braggs, to John and Eva (DISHMAN) HORNBACK. She married James Floyd SKAGGS Sept. 22, 1974, in Blackgum. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1998. Survivors include two daughters, and one son-in-law, Janie and David, and Anita; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dale and Paula, and Randall and Laronna; and John; one step-son, Eddie; one step-daughter, Patricia; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mildred, Bertie, Darlene and Molly; and two brothers, Ben and Johnny.

Funeral services for Otis W. WHITE, 82, of Russelville, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Alliance Church in Russelville, with the Revs. Floyd Sheppard and Ricky White officiating. Burial was in Ware's Chapel Cemetery in Scranton, Ark., under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service in Russellville. Mr. WHITE was born Jan. 19, 1916, in Clarksville, Ark., to William and Minnie Mae (MITCHELL) WHITE. He died Monday, Dec. 1998, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He married Alma NOKES on Nov. 11, 1988. Survivors include his wife, Alma WHITE; two sons, Vernon and Donald; one brother, Victor; two sisters, Ruth Ella and Martha; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Paul Dempsey BALLARD, 72, of Vian were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Raymond Ragsdale officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BALLARD was born May 5, 1926, in the Sycamore community, to William Randolph BALLARD and Fannie Mae (CRAIGHEAD) BALLARD. He died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, in Sallisaw. He married Dona Jean DAILY Sept. 5, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Donna BALLARD of the home; three sons, Allen, Kiffin and Keach; three grandchildren; and three sisters, Maxine, Barbara and Edna. Mr. BALLARD was preceded in death by one brother, Tuxa BALLARD.

George Thomas COLLINS, 82, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, in Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 16, 1916, in Erick, to George Washington COLLINS and Ethel Emma (MOSLEY) COLLINS. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Jean; two brothers, Aubrey and Charles. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Alice Adel COX, 81, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow. Mrs. COX died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Mary, Goldie, Allie and Virginia Adel; five sons, John, Richard, Andy, Thomas Junior and Marvin Hayward; one brother, William; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Arthur Steve GOLDEN, 89, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Terry Guthrie officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. GOLDEN was born Aug. 19, 1909, in Cookson, to John Wesley GOLDEN and Betsey Jane (COLE) GOLDEN. He died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, in Vian. He married Velva Viola BREASHEARS July 12, 1931, in McKey. Survivors include three daughters, Wanda, Choral and Annetta; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Vera Z. HUGHES, 78, of Roland were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Bro. Eddie Sisk officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. HUGHES was born Oct. 21, 1920, in Murry County, Ga. She died Friday, Dec. 25, 1998, in Roland. Survivors include two daughters, Georgia and Martha; two sons, Joseph and Troy; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Creat Lee JACKSON, 74, of Moffett were held at 11 a. m. Monday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Wayne Hall officiating. Mrs. JACKSON was born June 20, 1924, the daughter of Edward WEATHERLY. She died Saturday, December 26, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one niece, Mary; one nephew, Dicky; two great-nieces; two great-nephews. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Graveside services for Neva Fay JAMES, 62, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Freddie Howard officiating. Mrs. JAMES was born Feb. 3, 1936, in Hickory Ridge, Ark., to Luther and Pauline (GOFORTH) BURNETT. She died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, at her home. Survivors include four sons, Steve, Mike, Rick and Scott; three daughters, Gina, Marcella and Nitzi; several grandchildren; and four brothers, J. D., Arnold, Ronnie and Donnie. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Charles Truman LEAVELL, 77, of Lamar, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Roller-Cox Chapel in Clarksville, Ark., with the Rev. Travis Miller officiating. Burial was in Adams Cemetery in Lamar, under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home in Clarksville. Mr. Leavell died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Lahoma BRISCO LEAVELL; two daughters and sons-in-law, Della and Aubry, and Frankie and Ricky; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lester and Carla, Ronald and Carl, Ronald and Sonya; five sisters, Juanita, Norma Lee, Pearl, Bobbie Jean and Jeannette; four brothers, Gerald, Donnell and Riley and Finis; 15 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Opal L. LINDSEY, 93, of Porum were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Coleman Cemetery in Porum, with Darrell Beashers officiating. Mrs. LINDSEY was born April 10, 1905, in Malvern, Ark., to Thomas Jefferson LEMING and Jimmie Lee (AULT) LEMING. She died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at Countryside Estates in Warner. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Juanita, and Lowell and June; one daughter-in-law, Jean; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. LINDSEY was preceded in death by her husband, Rush LINDSEY, one son, Doyle LINDSEY, and two great-grandsons, Kevin LINDSEY and Kyle MUSKRAT.

Funeral services for Vance Ray MOORE, 76, of Spiro are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harvest Hill Assembly of God in Spiro. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. MOORE died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, in a Fort Smith (Arkansas) hospital. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Judy; one sister, Vera; three brothers, D. E., Sam and Kenneth; one grandson; two great-grandchildren. Mr. MOORE was preceded in death by his parents, A. C. and Nancy (SMITH) MOORE, his wife, Juanita MOORE, two sisters, Mildren BROWN and Viola JOHNSON, and one brother, Joe T. MOORE.

Funeral services for James Leo MUSTIN, 74, of Ducor, Calif., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. A second service will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 4, 1999, in Porterville, Calif., with the Rev. Richard Ashley officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Porterville. Mr. MUSTIN was born March 7, 1924, in Stigler, to James Leonard MUSTIN and Winnie (HAMLIN) MUSTIN. He died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, in Sallisaw. He married Myrtle Leona ENGLISH Feb. 23, 1946, in Stigler. She preceded him in death Feb. 16, 1998. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Eva and Herman, LaVern, Mary and Larry, and Linda and Don; one son and daughter-in-law, James Leo Jr. and Jan; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Iva, Pernie and Myrtle. Local services are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. California services are under the direction of Myers Funeral Home in Porterville.

Funeral services for Mary Ruth YOUNG O'NEIL, 77, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Bill Fuller officiating. Burial is in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. O'NEIL was born Aug. 21, 1921, in Medicine Mounds, Texas, to J. Robert YOUNG and Augusta (LANCE) YOUNG. She died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, in Sallisaw. She married Jack W. O"NEIL June 28, 1957, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Jack O"NEIL of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Wayne; one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Lenita ; two grandsons, two step-grandsons.

Funeral services for Harry L. PALMER, 72, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, near Muldrow, with the Rev. Lance Spiller officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, near Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. PALMER was born July 7, 1926, in Grandfield, to Jeff Pearl PALMER and Lillia Ann (LOGSTON) PALMER. He died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Emma Jean BRASSFIELD of Muldrow; three daughters, Brenda, Sue and Vicki; one step-daughter, Nita; three sons, Jim, Tim and Tom; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bennie and Henry; and one sister, Freda.

Amy Deann SIMS, 31, of Lavaca, Ark., died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998, in a Fort Smith (Arkansas) hospital. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at Fentress Chapel in Fort Smith Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christ the King Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Ervin SIMS of the home; her mother, Nancy Gilmer; her father, Travis GILMER; two sisters, Julie Ann and Cindy; two brothers, Tony and Ryan; and three nieces.

Funeral services for Myrtle J. REASNOR STEELE, 91, of Kinta were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kinta First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Mike Mills officiating. Burial was in Sans Bois Cemetery in Kinta, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mrs. STEELE was born Aug. 15, 1907, in Kinta, to Cornelius Jackson "Jack" and Mary (WORTHAM) REASNOR. She died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at her home. She married Carl Franklin STEELE Aug. 20, 1927. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Joe and S. J. and Erleen and Leon; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Sharon; two brothers, Kenneth and Lucion; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. STEELE was also preceded in death by her parents Mary and Jack REASNOR, one son, Carlton C. STEELE, three brothers, Doyle, Alvin and C. J. REASNOR and two sisters, Ethel and Velma RICHISON.

Funeral services for Jonathan Keefe TAYLOR, 29, of Sallisaw will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Ron Mills, Johnny Blakey and Tommy Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. TAYLOR was born April 29, 1969, in Sallisaw. He was the son of Felix Vaughan TAYLOR and LoVera Ann (SMITH) TAYLOR. He died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Jonathan Casey and Keefer Lars; his father and stepmother; one sister, Cathy, one brother, Michael W.; paternal grandmother, Virginia; aunts and uncles, Phillip and Donna, Darlene, Linda and Butch, and Pete and Jerry; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pauline and Bill : and close friend, Angela. Mr. TAYLOR was preceded in death by his mother, LoVera Ann TAYLOR and his maternal grandparents, Dorothy and B. I. SMITH of Powhatten, Kan.

Graveside services for Ida USELTON, 87, of Arkoma are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Valley Cemetery in Lavaca, Ark. Mrs. USELTON died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, in a Fort Smith (Arkansas) hospital. Survivors include four sons, Loyd J., Billy J., Charles C. and William G.; one brother, Raymond; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. USELTON was preceded in death by her parents, John Allen and Bessie (RICHARDS) MORROW, her husband, Walter William USELTON, one daughter, Dorothy Louise, one son, Earnest Lee, and numerous brothers and sisters. Arrangements are under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro.

Funeral services for Matilda Irene WALLS, 65, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Crossroads Assembly of God Church, south of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WALLS was born Feb. 8, 1933, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John and Cora Ann (PETREE) RICHARDSON. She died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at a Fort Smith hospital. Her husband, Leonard WALLS, preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1991. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley, Sheila, Doris and Nedra; three sons, Wheyford, Lloyd and Michael; one sister, Versey; three brothers, Garvin, Bill and Thurman; 28 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. WALLS was also preceded in death by her parents and three children, Ivy Darlene CUDE, Roger WALLS and Claborn WALLS.

Funeral services for Niva Elzoria WANN, 77, of Madera, Calif., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m Dec. 14, at Jay Chapel in Madera. Burial was in Dos Palos Cemetery in Dos Palos, Calif. Mrs. WANN was born in Sugar Grove, Ark. she died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1998, in Fresno, Calif. Survivors include seven daughters, Juanita, Betty, Berti, Ann, June, Linda and Rebecca; two sons, Charles D. and Larry; one sister, Lelan; 27 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. Mrs. WANN was preceded in death by her husband, Ezery WANN.

Funeral services for Patricia Jo WATERS, 62, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Liberty Assembly of God Church, with Tommy Treat officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WATERS was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Short, to Tip and Zella (BARNES) HAMMERS. She died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Vanette and Jim; two sisters, Darlene and Jeannie; five brothers, Jack, Glenn, Vernon, Marion and George; three grandchildren. Mrs. WATERS was preceded in death by her husband, Sam WATERS in October 1990.

Eva Mae WILLIAMS, 90, of Vian, formerly of Gans died Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998, in Vian. She was born July 15, 1908, in Round Lake, Minn., to George Washington EVELAND and Lillian SCHMOL EVELAND. Survivors include one daughter, Gladys; one son Verlon; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. and one sister, Lillian. Mrs. WILLIAMS was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie WILLIAMS. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

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