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Funeral services for Emma Lee CASEBOLDT, 76, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CASEBOLDT was born March 3, 1924, in Evening Shade to Lee and Jenny (BARNOSKIE) VANN. She died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Shirley, Lillian and Gerald, and Marie and Wayne; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Raymond and Linda, Billy and Sharon, and Bobby and Robin; one brother, Johnson; four granddaughters; seven grandsons; and four great-grandsons. Mrs. CASEBOLDT was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie CASEBOLDT; one daughter, Wynema; one granddaughter, Susan Ray WILEY; one great-grandson, Taylor RILEY; and one great-granddaughter, Cassandra CASEBOLDT.

Florence "Faye" CLARKSON, 71, of McMinnville, Ore., previously of Roland, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000. She was born Aug.. 18, 1929 in Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Nov. 19, 2000, at Grand Ronde Church of the Nazarene, under the direction of Adamson's Sheridan Funeral Home in Sheridan, Ore. Survivors include two daughters, Gail, and Glenda; one sister, Bernice; two brothers, Ewell and Jerry ; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Edith STEWART HARVEY, 81, of Sallisaw died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Sallisw. She was born Jan. 2, 1919, in San Francisco, to Thomas and Isabella (STEWART) MORRIS. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Wayne; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Fuenral Home in Sallisaw. .

Funeral services for George W. JOHNSON, 75, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Satruday at Westside Church of Christ in Vian, with Bro. Paul Bates officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. JOHNSON was born Feb. 22, 1925, in Gans, to Samuel William JOHNSON and Martha Lou (DANIELS) JOHNSON. He died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Helen Lafay McMAHAN. Aug. 23, 1947, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Helen JOHNSON of the hme; two daughters, Rhonda and Gracie; three sons, Paul Martin, Lawrence and Larry Boo; 13 grandhildren including Cyrus; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lavada, Mildred,and Erdie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. JOHNSON ws preceded in death by six brothers, Marzy, Martin, Perry, Durward, Earl and Ben JOHNSON; and three sisters, Emma ROTERT, Edna TRAMELL and Audrey JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Robert Lee MILLS, 79, of Jones were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church of Choctaw. Burial was in Schwartz Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Barnes and Johnson Funeral Home of Midwest City. Mr. MILLS was born April 21, 1929, in Sallisaw to Roy H. MILLS and Nancy Etta (LYNCH) MILLS. He died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2000, in Jones. He married Linda STANDIFER Feb. 14, 1967. Survivors include his wife, Linda MILLS; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Dorothy and Brent, and Polly Etta and Steven; one grandson; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Polly and Charles, Lyla Lee, and Wanda and Thomas; one brother and sister-in-law, John D. and Naomi; one brother and sister-in-law, Noah and Loryn; and many close friends.

Kenneth Wayne ANGLEN, 71, of Tulsa, formerly of Gans, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1928, to Emmett Perry ANGLEN of Muldrow and Viola (CARNES) ANGLEN, formerly of Alma, Ark. He married Norman YEAKEY in Claremore Nov. 11, 1948. Survivors include his wife, Norma of the home; one son, Tom; one daughter, Janet; and four grandchildren. Mr. ANGLEN was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother. Cremation was under the direction of Eastern Oklahoma Mortuary Services Inc. In Tulsa.

Funeral services for Carrie FLUTE, 65, of Bunch is being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Marble City gymnasium, with the Revs. Leroy Reid and Clifton Pettit officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemtery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. FLUTE was born Feb. 15, 1935, in Adair County, to Tunawee and Annie (HARDBARGER) FOGG. She died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Viola and Otis; one son and daughter-in-law, George and Rebecca; one sister, Leona; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services for Kenneth FONDREN Sr., 70, of Spiro were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mr. FONDREN died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Thelma of the home; two daughters, Mary Lou and Donna Mae; four sons, Kenneth Jr. and Richard Wayne , Darrell and Larry Gene; two sisters, Georgia and Blanche; one brother, John C.; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Edith Stewart HARVEY, 81, of Sallisaw, died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2000, in Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 2, 1919, in San Francisco, to Thomas and Isabella (STEWART) MORRIS. She married John HARVEY Dec. 15, 1984, in Hawthorne, Nev. Survivors include her husband, John HARVEY of Reno; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Wayne; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Helen Bernice HEDGE,82, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, east of Sallisaw, with Bro. Don Milam and Bro. Russell Sanders officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn City Cemetery in Claremore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. HEDGE was born Oct. 23, 1918, in Tulsa, to Judson Stevens McENTIRE and Carrie Lee (SMITH) McENTIRE. She died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married William Barney "Bill" HEDGE Jan. 21, 1939 in Norman. Survivors include her husband, Bill Hedge of the home; one son, William B. Jr. ; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Jo and Irvine, and Virginia Ann; four nieces; and two nephews; and six great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ruby Geraldine JOHNSON, 87, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Gospel Assembly Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren. Mrs. JOHNSON died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Carol and Margaret; one sister, Ellen Fay; three brothers, Wesley , Ray and Manuel ; two grandchildren and one grandchild Taylor LAMBERSON.

Funeral services for Lagena "Ruth" KYLE, 78, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Ed Cherry and Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. KYLE was born June 17, 1922, in Lodi, Calif., to Wyett Stephen CHEATHAM and Edith Viola (DIXON) CHEATAM. She died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married V. KYLE Aug. 30,1 942, in Lincoln, Ark. He preceded her in death Sept. 22, 1994. Survivors include three daughters and three sons-in-law, Ruth Anne and Ted , Shirley Jean and Daryl, and Mary Eileen and Pauley; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Jane and Esther; and two brothers, David and Junior .

Sa, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Fort Smith. Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Mass was held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Vanny; three daughters, Bouasy and Mountha and Vanda; four sons, Khamva, Peter, Souma, and Naly; one sister, Keim ; one brother, Kampong ; 27 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Sa was preceded in death by one son, Duong DEE; one sister Khampoang; and one brother, Khamsane LOUANGMIXAY. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Oscar Eugene "Gene" SATTERFIELD, 71, of Roland were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Fort Smith, Ark.Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith.Mr. SATTERFIELD was born Feb. 20, 1929, in Mountainburg, Ark., to Charles and Flora (KELLEY) SATTERFIELD. He died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn SATTERFIELD of the home; one daughter, Lou Jean ; three sons, Duane, Darwin, and Marvin; two brothers, Blendon and Jake; and seven grandchildren.

Thelma P. SIMMONS, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, in Tulsa. Rosary was held at 6 p.m. Monday at Edwards Funeral Home Cahpel in Fort Smith. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Alice and Jo Ella; four sons, Donald W., George E., Jimmy D., and Mike; one sister, Lona; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Rex Leon SPENCER, 43, of Hartford, Ark., died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at his home. Survivors include one son, Stephen A. ; his mother, Emogene; three sisters, Billie, Bernice, and Linda; two brothers, Richard Anthony and David; one grandchild; five nieces; and five nephews. Cremation is under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood, Ark.

Funeral services for Elva STITES, 87, of Cedarville, Ark., formerly of Hutington, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Burial is in Dawson Cemetery in Milltown, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral home in Greenwood. Mrs. STITES died Sunday, Dec 3, 2000, in a Van Buren, Ark., nursing home. A homemaker, Mrs. Stites was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include five daughters, Faye DREWRY of Cedarville, Betty EDISON of Muldrow, Louise HALE of Waldron, Ark., Mary Sue HAWKS of Greenwood and Shirley MAHAN of Van Buren; one sister Dicy HAYS of Fort Smith; 21 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are her grandsons.

Steven ‘Whit' WHITTMORE, 48, of Sallisaw died Friday, Dec. 1, 2000, in Sallisaw. He was born May 20, 1952, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to John Dave WHITTMORE and Robbie Lee (LASTER) WHITTMORE. Cremation and burial will be at a later date in Tahlequah City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Brian and David; two grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Tony and Toni ; and his paternal grandmother, Ella WHITTMORE.

Funeral services for Alma Anne BECK, 90, of Sallisaw will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Frist Christian Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. BECK was born Aug. 9, 1910, in Garfield County, to William Harrison HARTMAN and Nancy Viola (WASSON) HARTMAN. She died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Wichita, Kan. She married Marvin Thomas Orval BECK June 1, 1933, in Hillsdale. He preceded her in death Feb. 18, 1990, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Marvin Anne; one son, Orval; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three sisters, Hazel , Ruth and Wilma. Mrs. BECK was also preceded in death by one sister, Mildred McKEE.

Olga Veronica LILES, 81, of Webbers Falls, formerly of Muskogee, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at the Gore Nursing Center in Gore. Mrs. LILES was born May 19, 1919, at South Amherst, Ohio, to Joseph and Anna (KARDOSH) GAINOK. She married Willard LILES in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1977. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dorman and Dolly; one granddaughter; and one brother, Rudy. No services are planned.

Funeral services for R.W. "Ezz" ANDREWS, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cavanaugh Free Will Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mr. ANDREWS died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Arlene; two sons, Steven and Mark; two sisters, Ellen and Lucille; eight grandhildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Woodrow Wilson BATES, 78, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Akins Assembly of God Church, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BATES was born Sept. 18, 1922, in England, Ark., to John and Birdie (RUTHERFORD) BATES. He died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Lucille BATES of the home; 10 daughters and eight sons-in-law, Melba and Deby and Mike, Floy and Albert, Edith and Rick, Kay, Sissy and Doug, Sarah and Jerry, Mary Ann and Roger, Sybil and Stanley, and Donna and Terry; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Lee, Tony, Johnny and Robin, Bobby and Shirley; one brother, Robert; and over 100 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. BATES was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Adra (DILBECK) BATES; three brothers, Charlie, Johnny and Joe BATES; and three sisters, Gracie Lee PARRISH, Bessie STEWART and Katie LACEY.

Funeral services for Dolores Elizabeth CALLAHAN, 84, of Sallisaw were ehld at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Tommy Noel, Tommy Hawkins and Jerry Green officiating. Burial was in Drakestand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CALLAHAN was born Aug. 17, 1916, in Kansas City, Mo., to William Homer Horn and Myrtle E. O'ROARKE HORN. She died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Albert Greenberry CALLAHAN Nov. 13, 1932, in McKey. He preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1989. Survivors include three daughters, Ervalee, and special friend, B.J., Pat and husband, Jerry, and Diana and husband, Boots; two sons, Albert James "Jim" and wife, Carol, and Gary Daniel "Dan" and wife, Glenda; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. CALLAHAN was also preceded in death by one grandson, Rick JONES.

Funeral services for Seth FOSTER, 32, of Stigler were held Monday at Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with the Rev. Tim Turner officiating. Burial is Thursday in Ceres Memorial Park in Ceres, Calif. Mr. FOSTER was born March 26, 1968, in Ceres, to Joe Thomas FOSTER and Rena (JOHNSON) FOSTER. He died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include companion, Alice; two daughters, Kayla and Misty; four sons, Dustin, Jason, Craig and Clay; one brother, Scott; two half-brothers, Frank and Steve; his mother, Rena; and one granddaughter. Mr. FOSTER was preceded in death by his father.

Services for Ed "Eddie" GIERSDORF, 51, of Coral Springs, Fla., will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday the United Methodist Church in Moses Lake, Wash. Mr. GIERSDORF was born July 10, 1949, in Ephrata, Wash., to Louis and Marie GIERSDORF. He died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at his home. He married Carolee DRAGOO. Survivors include his wife, Carolee GIERSDORF of Coral Springs; two sons, Justin and Seth; his parents, Louis and Marie; two sisters, Linda and Debbie; and one brother, Les.

Funeral services for Ila JONES, 87, of Barling, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Central Free Will Baptist Church in Central City, Ark. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Fuenral Chapel in Lavaca, Ark. Mrs. JONES died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include three daugthers, Charlotte, Jacklyn and Barbra Sue; four sons, Bill, Johnny, Don, and Terry; two sisters, Agatha and Katherine; one brother, W.H.; 29 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. JONES was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall "Chuck" JONES.

Graveside services for Wilma L. McALISTER, 76, of Roland were ehld at 2 p.m. Friday at Roland City Cemetery, with the Revs. Joe Taylor and Tom Patterson officiating. Mrs. McALISTER was born Feb. 6, 1924, in Wister, to Harry and Golda (DUDLEY) DANIELS. She died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Lloyd McALISTER Nov. 23, 1940 in Roland. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Richard; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James, Gary and Linda; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Bob; one sister, Pat; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. McALISTER was preceded in death by one son, Larry Gene McALISTER in April of 1987. Arrangements wre under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Timothy Howard NOBLES, 41, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roland Hills Baptist Church, with the Rev. Don Varble officiating. Mr. NOBLES was born Dec. 20,1 958, in Page, Ariz., to Floyd Howard NOBLES and Verna Lee (DRY) NOBLES. He died Monday Dec. 11, 2000, in Roland. Survivors include his parents, Floyd and Verna NOBLES; three sisters, Rhonda, Belinda and Patricia; one brother, Charles; and 12 nieces and nephews. Cremation only is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland.

Funeral services for Ada V. NOISEY, 81, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stoke Smith Stomp Grounds, with Frankie Studie officiating. Burial is in Redbird Smith Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. NOISEY was born Jan. 1,1919, in Sequoyah County, to George Henry MORRIS and Mary (BYERS) MORRIS. She died Monday, Dec. 11, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Oogeeghutt "Corntussill" NOISEY Jan. 15, 1935, in Sequoyah County. He preeded her in death Dec. 21, 1975. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Otis and Jeannie; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Levi; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Mrs. NOISEY was also preceded in death by one son, Dennis NOISEY.

Funeral services for Pearlene SOAP, 31, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Belefonte Church, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Martin Cochran officiating. Burial was in Belefonte Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Ms. SOAP was born Feb. 28, 1969, in Tahlequah, to Billy and Flora (SEVENSTAR) SOAP. She died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. In addition to her parents she is survived by two sisters, Lora and Jennifer; one brother, Bill Allen.

Barney Ray SNOW, 51, of Sallisaw died Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, in Sallisaw. He was born July 7, 1949, in Roseburg, Ore., to William Wesley SNOW and Vivian Lucille (ALLEN) SNOW. Survivors include five sisters, Joyce, Dorothy, Glenda, Vivian and Doris; two brothers, Jack and Thomas; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Direct cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Felix G. BARTHEL, 73, of Roland will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Roland City Cemetery, with the Rev. Bob Winton officiating. Mr. BARTHEL was born June 9, 1927, in Norfolk, Va., to Felix Antoine BARTHEL and Christine Kathleen Irene (WHITAKER) BARTHEL. He died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mebrat "Mary" Techlemshel BARTHEL for Fort Smith; one step-daughter, Angela; three sisters, Linda, Elsie and Blanche; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. BARTHEL was preceded in death by two sons, Gary Warren BARTHEL and George Allen BARTHEL; and two brothes, Ray and Henry BARTHEL.

Funeral services for Herman BRASUELL, 73, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the diretion of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home. Mr. BRASUELL died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in a local nursing home. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of the home; three daughters, Terri, Susan, and Nina; his mother, Mary; two sisters, Sula, and Mary Lou; one brother, Rodney; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Graveside services for Roy Dewey EDGMON, 78, of Bakersfield, Calif., were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Southwest memorial Park in Bakersfield. Mr. EDGMON was born Dec. 28, 1921, in McKey, to frank and Bertha EDGMON. He died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in a Bakersfield hospital. Survivors include two sons, Rick L. and Marlin R.; one daughter, Roylyn; eight grandchildren; six great-grandhcildren; one sister, Flora; and one brother, Cecil. Arrangements were under the direction of Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary Funeal Directors in Bakersfield.

Funeral services for Mary Fern HARRIS, 84, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Monroe Church of Christ in Monroe Church of Christ in Monroe, with Glen Williams officiating. Burial is in Monroe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mrs. HARRIS was born Oct. 16, 1916, in Booneville, Ark. She died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at the Vian Nursing Home. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Vic and Ruth Ann; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and numerous other relatives, loved ones, and friends. Mrs. HARRIS was preceded in death by her husband, Everett HARRIS on June 29, 1993.

Graveside services for Margie Bernice McGLOTHLIN, 78, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Green officiating. Mrs. McGLOTHLIN was born July 23, 1922, in Kellyville, to Daniel Elijah MOORE and Myrtle Anna (BURROW) MOORE. She died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married E.O. "Dick" McGLOTHLIN May 27, 1939, in Long. He preceded her in death June 1, 1984. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and James; one son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Helen; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. McGLOTHLIN was also preceded in death by five sisters; and three brothers. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Cynthia Evelyn PETTIT, 75, of Marble City are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the House of Praise in Marble City, with the Revs. Azle Loyd and Johnson Ross officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemetery in the Flute Springs community, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. PETTIT was born April 11, 1925, in Marble City, to Comingdeer and Winnie (BIRD) ROSIN. She died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include eight daughters, Reba, Cecelia, Elsie, Dollie Mae, Winnie, Phoebe, Cynthia Lois and Shannon; two sons, Jack and Gerald; 20 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Mrs. PETTIT was preceded in death by her husband, William PETTIT; one son, Deronie PETTIT; two sisters, Nancy PETTIT and Dora DUVALL; and four brothers, Carl ROSIN, Paul ROSIN, Clarence ROSIN and James ROSIN.

Funeral services for Cecilia Ann PRIDGON, 47, of Hackett, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direciton of Putman Funeral Home. Mrs. PRIDGON died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Deania; one son, Terrall; one sister, Mona; two brothers, Morris and Forest; and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Thurman Drew WILHITE, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gans Bible Church in Gans. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood, Ark. Mr. WILHITE died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, at his home. Survivors include one sister, Reba; one sister-in-law, Margaret; two nephews; and two nieces.

Funeral services for Ola BALLARD, 85, of Vian were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, with the Revs. Steve Spyres and Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. BALLARD was born Sept. 7, 1915, in Sequoyah County, to Sam and Ella (TOWERY) CRAGHEAD. She died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Claud BALLARD December 1933, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death Oct. 19, 1972. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and DeAnne; six daughters and sons-in-law, Freddie and the Rev. Leroy, Loretta and Bill, Mary Nell and Lesley, Nancy Claudette and David, Ruth, Roberta and Mark; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary; and two brothers, Jack and Calvin.

Funeral services for Berniece BRUNER, 64, of Stigler were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Mallory Cahpel in Stigler, with the Revs. Tommie Parker, Elbert Owens and Gary Maxwell officiating. Burial was in San Bois Cemetery in Kinta, under the direction of Mallory Funeal Home in Stigler. Mrs. BURNER was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Stigler to Kirby and Lettie Mae (SANDLIN) HONEYCUTT. She died Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000, in Stigler. Survivors incldue three daughters and two sons-in-law, Connie and Tracy, Karen and Roy, and Judith; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Ronald, Luther and April, and Clarence Jr. and Teresa, and George; five sisters, Alleane, Delores, Cathy, Doris and Marilyn; seven brothers, Truman, Don Earl, Orville, Lawrence, Kenneth, David and Larry; 16 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Mrs. BRUNER was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Charles Kirby, Dewey, Doyle, Floyd Wayne and Herman HONEYCUTT.

Dee BURZINSKI, 81, of Vian formerly of Muskogee, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Memphis, Tenn., to H.R. and Ninneta Marie (NEUFBAUM) CRESS. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Loyce and Roy; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Midge; and three grandchildren. Services will be held in Chaska. Local arrangements are under the direction fo Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Funeral services for David HAYWOOD, 64, of Barling, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, are bing held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Tommy Jordan and Andrew Jones officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. HAYWOOD was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Redland, to James Calvin HAYWOOD Sr. and Dollie May (ENGLAND) HAYWOOD. He died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Calista and Cayla; one sister, Wanda; one brother, J.C.; special friend, Nadine; and seveal nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Marcell JOHNSON, 82, of Mansfield, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Burial is in Liberty Cemetry in Greenwood, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Mrs. JOHNSON died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., nursing home. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce and Barbara; one son, Bobby J.; three sisters, Wanda, Verna and Helen; one brother Harlan; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Mr. JOHNSON was preceded in death by his wife, H. JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Vennie McCONNELL, 98, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Bill Henry and Tim Ohls officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Muldrow. Mrs. McCONNELL was born July 2, 1902, in the Lee's Chapel community, Indian Territory, to William Allen MORGAN and Cora Bell (JACKSON) MORGAN. She died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, in Muldrow. She married Joseph Shermer McCONNELL Dec. 4, 1921, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death July 1, 1960. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Jean; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;two sisters, Okla and Madeline; and several other relatives and friends. Mrs. McCONNELL was also preceded in death by one daughter, Okla Lee McMICHAEL; and one grandson, Eddie Joe McCONNELL.

Funeral services for Louis M. SANGSTER, 90, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mr. SANGSTER died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at his home. His wife, Melba SANGSTER of the home, survives him.

Funeral services for Robert L. ECKELS, 69, of Webbers Falls were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Nathan Lamirand officiating. Burial was in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. ECKELS was born Dec. 29, 1930, in Clafton, Kan., to Louis and Mollie (KRENTZ) ECKELS. He died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Muskogee. He married Cherokee STILL Oct. 9, 1993, at Harrisonville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Cherokee STILL ECKELS of the home; three sons, Greg, Steve and Brett; his mother, Mollie; four brothers, Dennis, Scott, Gene, and Bruce; three stepchildren, Terry, Tonya and Sonya; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren.

Services for Adron GERMAN, 76, of Sallisaw are being held at 10:30 a.m. Satruday at Marble City Cemetery, with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Mrs. GERMAN was born Oct. 19, 1924, in Marble City, to George and Annie (DAUGHERTY) WELCH. She died Wednesday, Dec. 20,. 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerry and Joanna, Huey and Ruth Ann, George, and Donald; one brother, Edmond; and three grandchildren, William Paul, Parker and Michelle. Mrs. GERMAN was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul GERMAN; two sisters, Telitha SANDERS and Edna MULLINS; and 14 brothers. Arrangements are under the direction of Mallory Funeal Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside sevices for Katie HOLIMAN, 75, of Muldrow were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Sims Family Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. HOLIMAN was born Oct. 19, 1925, in Mountainburg, Ark., to Jess and Ethel (KILPATRICK) SIMS. She died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three sisters, Esta, Lena and Marie; and one brother, Jim.

Funeral services for Alice Ethelene DURHAM, 66, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Jeremy Jackson and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. DURHAM was born May 23, 1934, in Quitman, Ark., to Mark Inman EVANS and Julia Parlee (COOK) EVANS. She died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at her home. She married Clarnece William DURHAM Aug. 9, 1975, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Clarence William DURHAM of the home; one daughter, Shirley; one stepdaughter, Pat; one stepson, Lee; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Geraldine; and one brother, Charles.

Memorial services for Betty Louise COOPER HENRY, 69, of Checotah are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Cremains will be buried at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. HENRY was born Dec. 26, 1930, in Sallisaw, to Garvin Neopolean COOPER and Rhoda Helen (HATCHER) COOPER BARNES. She died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, at her home. She married Leon HENRY Oct. 10, 1970, in Winterhaven, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Leon HENRY of the home; one daughter, Judith Ann; one son, Bullet Wayne; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth and Margaret; and three brothers, Bernie J., Jerry Leon and Larry Glendon.

Funeral services for the Rev. Billy Ray JACKSON, 76, of Denison, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Keith Taylor officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. JACKSON was born Aug. 19, 1924, in Whitwright, Texas, to Sidney Paul JACKSON and Lettie Jane (DAVIS) JACKSON. He died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in Denison. He married Elouise Trucie HINSON June 1968 in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Elouise JACKSON of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Gwenda and Frank; three sons and one daughter-in-law, James and Marsha, John and Billy; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bob.

Memorial services for Rhonda Jean RICHMOND, 40, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Dora Cemetery. Mrs. RICHMOND died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Alisha and Amanda; her mother, Betty; maternal grandmother, Lilly; one sister, Regina; one stepsister, Angela; two half-sisters, Carla and Talina; two brothers, Ronald and Jason; and two grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Lewis Fuenral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark.

Funeral services for Bill ROSS, 92, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Garland Hobbs officiating. Burial was in Peters Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Fuenral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. ROSS was born May 4, 1908, in Akins, to Bullet and Betty Ann (KIDD) ROSS. He died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in Vian. Survivors include two sons and two daughters-in-law, John and Lahoma, and William and Edna; one sister, Bessie; two brothers, George and Jack; several grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. ROSS was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Eunice; three sisters, Doannie ROSS, Callie DUTY, Dean COATNEY; and three brothers, Jesse, Nelson and Gus ROSS.

Funeral services for Earl Preston SPARKS, 83, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Carl Page and Bro. Wallace Harvey officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SPARKS was born June 8, 1917, in Collinsville, to John Lester SPARKS and Minnie S. PETERS SPARKS. He died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Florence MARTIN July 11, 1941, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Earline and Bob, Maxine, Sandy and Dale; three sons and three daughters-in-law, Larry James and Nancy, Dale Edward and Barbara, Joe Wayne and Linda; one sister, Reba Jean; one brother, John Lester "Sonny" Jr.; 15 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, James and Watie; two sisters-in-law, June and Margaret. Mr. SPARKS was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, India "Sis" KUYKENDALL, Oleta BUCKNER, Mary Janice EWING; and five brothers, Hooley, Ben, Louie, and Don SPARKS, and Jerry CHUCULATE.

Funeral services for Johnnie Lloyd MACKEY, 88, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Danny Ring and Freddie Howard officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. MACKEY was born Jan. 15, 1912, in Vian, to Albert and Cora (WELLS) MACKEY. He died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Hazel ELKINS Nov. 27, 1933, in Stigler. She preceded him in death June 30, 1995. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Gordon; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Irene, Maybell, and Ruby Jean; and three brothers, Elijah, Lee, and Lewis. Mr. MACKEY was also preceded in death by one son, Leroy MACKEY in 1996.

Funeral services for Georgia ROBERTS PHELPS, 81, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Short, with the Revs. Dale Phelps and Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. PHELPS was born March 16, 1919, in Camargo, to James "Jim" NELSON and Cora NELSON. She died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Manuel F. PHELPS Feb. 9, 1980, in Moore. Survivors include her husband, Mauel PHELPS of the home; two daughters, Anita and Diane; one son, Michael; two stepdaughters, Sue Ann and Jill; three stepsons, Claude and the Rev. Dale and Claud; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Darrell.

Elsie May PUGH, 75, of Caldwell, Idaho, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at a Nampa, Idaho hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dakan Funeral Chapel in Caldwell, with the Rev. David Goebel officiating. Burial will be in Canyon Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Dakan Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mrs. PUGH was born June 14, 1925, in Brent, to Thomas Hillard and Bonnie May (CHASTAIN) PITTS. She married George Newt COLE Oct. 25, 1941. He preceded her in death. She later married Herman Lee "Red" PUGH Oct. 30, 1963, in Winnemucca, Nev. He also preceded her in death. Survivors include five children, Barbara Lou and Johnny Ray, Archie and Carol, Patricia, Sharon and David, and Mariam; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. Mrs. PUGH was also preceded in deth by an infant son; her parents; three sister; three brothers; and one son-in-law.

Funeral services for Michael Lee SHADE, 49, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Vian, are being held at the First Missionary Baptist Churhc in Vian, with the Rev. Eugene Wright officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SHADE was born July 1, 1951, in Vina, to Leoma and Maybell (WILLIAMS) SHADE. He died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000, in Kansas City. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Risee` and Richard; one grandson; two sisters, Brenda and Wanda; one brother, William; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. SHADE was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gary SHADE.

Funeral services for Gail (UNDERWOOD) WHITFIELD, 51, of Norman are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Gerald Smith officiating. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WHITFIELD was born April 30, 1949, in Spiro, to Eunice and Patsy (WOOLSEY) UNDERWOOD. She died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in Norman. Survivors include her husband, Mark WHITFIELD, of the home; one son, Kelly; one brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Mary Sue; and her parents, Eunice and Patsy UNDERWOOD

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