December 2001

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Funeral services for Audrey Ann HARVEY, 83, Muldrow, are being held Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Tim Ohls officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HARVEY was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Muldrow, to Joseph RAGSDALE and Barbara (BROGDEN) RAGSDALE. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001. Survivors include three grandchildren, Pam, Audra and Jim; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, John B. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray HARVEY on Mar. 18, 1964, one daughter, Kay HARVEY SMITH and one son, Mitchell HARVEY.

Funeral services for Jewell D. KING, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Friday, at 1 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Paw Paw Cemetery South of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. KING was born Feb. 10,1 933, in Nicut community, to Jessie Cleaborn JOHNSON and Bertha (DAY) JOHNSON. She died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in Fort Smith. She married Oscar E. GAGE in March, 1951, he preceded her in death in March of 1972. She married Jackie R. KING in Apr., 1976, in Roland. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Debra A.; one son, Larry M.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her father; her mother, Bertha MORITTZ; three sisters, Sue, Mae and Karen; three brothers, Wayne, Bobby and Irvin; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including her companion Skipper. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol June GAGE.

Funeral services for Jack W. MILLER, 78, of Tulsa, were held Friday, at 10 a.m. at the Flora Haven Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. MILLER was born Sept. 18, 1923, to Will and Susie MILLER of Millerridge east of Sallisaw. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2001. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Eunice (EDWARDS) MILLER of the home; one daughter, Karen; one son, Greg; one granddaughter; one brother-in-law, Bill and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ann ROSS, 61, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, were held Friday, at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Sam Martin officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROSS was born Dec. 7, 1939, in Tahlequah to Raymond OWENS and Dorothy (WHITE) OWENS. Mrs. ROSS married Danny C. ROSS on June 15, 1963, in Sapulpa. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Debbie and her husband Edd, Cathy Lynn and her husband Randy, and Kimberly Dawn; one son, David; 11 grandchildren; her mother, Dorothy POGUE; two sisters, Caroline and Margaret; one brother, Carl; brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Helen, Jim and Martha, Betty and John and Wanda; father and mother-in-law, George and Geneva. She was preceded in death by her mother-in-law, Neva ROSS.

Funeral services for Wayne WALTERS, 55, of Muldrow, are being held Saturday, at 2 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church north of Muldrow, with Revs. Floyd Kester Jr., Ed Baker and Kenneth Walters officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. WALTERS was born Aug. 13, 1946, in Nicut community, to Ted WALTERS and Irma J. (HAGAN) WALTERS. He died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mr. WALTERS married Nina Maxine BIRNEY on Nov. 20, 1965, in Sublette, Kan. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Greg; his mother, Irma J. WALTERS; his mother-in-law, Nina; one brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Julie.

Graveside services for Herman Ray ATHAY, 43, of Vian, were held Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Rev. Steve Spyres officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ATHAY was born July 20, 1958, in Jay, to Roy Lee ATHAY and Sadie (HUDLOW) ATHAY. He died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Ralph; one sister, Peggy; four brothers, David and Randy, Johnny and Robert; and his father.

Funeral services for Sophia "Granny" BRYAN, 93, of Roland, were held Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra and Darlene; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Roger Bailey HALE , 63, of Muldrow, were held Monday, at 10 a.m. at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with rev. Shawn Money officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HALE was born June 24, 1939, in Cottonwood, Ariz., to John Bailey HALE and Marjorie Elizabeth (LATHAM) HALE. He died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. HALE married Agnes Katherine OSTERMAN on July 2, 1972, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Agnes HALE of the home; two daughters, Judy and Marjorie; two sons, Roger Jr. and Edward; 24 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his mother, Marjorie MURPHY; two sisters, Patricia and Barbara; two brothers, William and Craig; four step-daughters, Kathy, Connie and Shirley and Mary; four step-sons, David, Carl and Donnie and Ronnie. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, John HALE.

Funeral services for Andy HONEYCUTT, 20, of Colo., were held Tuesday, at 4 p.m. at the Spiro Mallory Chapel, with Rev. Elbert Owens officiating. Burial was in West Nottingham Cemetery in Maryland, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. HONEYCUTT was born Dec. 28, 1980, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Donald Lee HONEYCUTT and Mary (HAMBY) HONEYCUTT. Survivors include his wife Sharon (DOUGLAS) HONEYCUTT of the home; two sons, Joshua and Jason; one sister, Amy; one brother, David; his mother, Mary; his father, Donald Lee; and his grandparents, Kathleen HAMBY of Spiro, Don HONEYCUTT, Gina and Irene and Walter BRASHER. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lee HAMBY.

Funeral services for Clifford C. LANDES, 90, of Muldrow, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Leonard Foldenaurer officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. LANDES was born June 10, 1911, in Chili, Ind. to Roy LANDES and Leona (RODABAUGH) LANDES. He died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Pauline Laura FARMER on Dec. 24, 1934, in Miami County, Ind. Survivors include several cousins and his adopted family, Mrs. Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Jim, Mr. and Mrs. John. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline LANDES Nov. 12, 1990 and one daughter, Jane LANDES LLOYD.

Funeral services for Robert L. MIZE Sr., 83, of Muldrow, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Muldrow City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. MIZE was born Mar. 28, 1918. He died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001. Survivors include his wife, Ruby MIZE of the home; three daughters, Janice, Onita and Glenda; one son Robert L. Jr.; four grandsons; four granddaughters; six great-grandsons; six great-granddaughters; one sister, Cornelia; and one brother, Charley.

Funeral services for Jewell Dexter RIDER Sr., 80, of Shawnee, are being held WEdnesday, at 2 p.m. at the Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Tracy Barnett officiating. Burial is in Resthaven Memorial Park, under the direction of Roesch-Walker Funeral Chapel of Shawnee. Mr. RIDER was born Apr. 19, 1921, in Sallisaw, to Jack Walker and Susie Belle (JOHNSON) RIDER.. He died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in an Oklahoma City, hospital. Mr. RIDER married Elsie June ODOR on Aug. 2, 1945, in Seminole. Survivors include his wife Elsie of the home; one son, Jewell Jr. and his wife Teloria; one daughter, Susan Faye; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Kate and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Ivy Jane ROBERTS, 83, of Rudy, Ark., were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at the Mount McCurry Cemetery Arbor in Rudy, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. ROBERTS died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001, in a local nursing home. Survivors include five daughters, Lyla, Ellen and Sherry, Fern and Mary; three sons, Chester, Cleo and Cecil Arlen; 33 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Joyce; two brothers, Virgil and Rev. Truman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman ROBERTS.

Funeral services for Jessie M. Dowdy RUSSELL, 100, of Witcherville, Ark., are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Burial is in Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in his home. Survivors include one step-daughter, Iris; one step-son, Bill; seven step-grandchildren; one brother, James "Gene"; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Arnold M. "Smitty" SMITH, 65, of Charleston, Ark., were held Monday, at 3:30 p.m. at the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. SMITH died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Melody Lynn and Michelle; one son, Russ; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rita and Donna and Sarah; six brothers, Paul, Jim and Bob, Lynn , Jerry and Phillip.

Funeral services for Bonnie WEAVER, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WEAVER was born Nov. 28, 1921, in Hartman, Ark., to Samuel Levi DOBBS and Hazel Virginia (SMITH) DOBBS. She died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WEAVER married Franklin W. WEAVER on June 1, 1945, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sisters, Jessie and Marie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Billy George YOUNG, 66, of Mounds, were held Monday, at 11 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Church in Henryetta, with Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs. Mr. YOUNG was born July 20, 1935, in Sallisaw, to George Washington and Sophie YOUNG. He died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Loretta of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debi and her husband Rodney and Darla and her husband John; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Billy Dewayne in 1971, one grandson, Billy Wayne DOYLE; two brothers, Alfred and Bob YOUNG and one sister.

Funeral services for Susie Rebeccah JOHNSTON ADAMSON, 94, of Gore, were held Friday, at 10:00 a.m. at the South Bethel Cemetery Chapel in Braggs, with Revs. Garner Garrison and Ferrell Horn officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ADAMSON was born Aug. 17, 1907, in Braggs, to George W. and Sarah Annie (GUINN) ANTHONY. She died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Neil ADAMSON of the home; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Bessie; two step-sons, Clifford and Edward; one step-daughter, Jeanette; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Earnest JOHNSTON and only son, E.J. JOHNSTON, four brothers and five sisters.

Graveside services for Fannie Kay "Skip: JAHNIG, 77, of Fayetteville, N.C., were held Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Fannie was born Dec. 17, 1923, in Marble City to Clifford WOODWARD and Ida Jane (THOMAS) WOODWARD. Survivors include her husband, Sheldon E. JAHING of the home; one son, Richard; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Brenda BURNEY, 51, of Miller Ridge community, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Akins Baptist Church northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Ms. BURNEY was born April 1, 1950, in Oakland, Calif., to Jerry BURNEY and Wynona (AMOS) BURNEY. She died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her parents of the home; maternal grandfather, Marvin AMOS; two sisters, Patricia Ann and Janice; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends including a special friend, Sandy.

Funeral services for Russell GRIFFITH, 69, of Vian, were held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at the Round Mountain Cemetery west of Vian with Donald Morris officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GRIFFITH was born Nov. 23, 1932, in Gore, to Edgar Levi GRIFFITH and Verna Liza (RIDER) GRIFFITH. He died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sons, Tommy Mac, Roger D. and Jackie; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Martha, Betty, Ola Mae and Margie; two brothers, Venus and Johnny and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Irma F. HUNT, 71, of Huntington, Ark., were held Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. at the Huntington Assembly of God Church with burial in Huntington City Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mrs. HUNT died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in her home. Survivors include three sisters, Nova, Shirley and Dianna; four brothers, Billy, Bobby, Johnny and Dolan; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.C. HUNT; and one brother, Nolan HARRIS.

Funeral services for Joshua LOCUST Jr., 59, of Vian, were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at the Redbird Smith Cemetery north of Vian, with David Teehee officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LOCUST was born Feb. 27, 1942, in Tahlequah to Joshua LOCUST Sr. and Annie (STEALER) LOCUST. He died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra; three sons, Levi, Sam and Jimmy; one step-daughter, Serena; two step-sons, Larry and Frankie; nine grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five sisters, Ida Mae, Hope, Nannie and Dessie and Lillian . He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Sue (HAMMER) LOCUST on Sept. 15, 1986.

Funeral services for Roy L. McELYEA, 68, of Muldrow, were held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Delbert Hodges officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McELYEA was born Aug. 31, 1933, in Little Rock, Ark., to Jeff McELYEA and Bertha (CARTER) McELYEA. He died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Angela; one son and daughter-in-law, Eric and his wife Dana; three grandchildren; three sisters, Helen STUMP and her husband Herman, Charlene and Polly; and one brother, Harold. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Floyd and Gene McELYEA and one sister, Virginia REYNOLDS.

Funeral services for H. Marshall NORRIS, 89, of Gore, were held Saturday, at 10 a.m. at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Mark Howard officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NORRIS was born Oct. 9, 1912 in Burlington, to Harry James NORRIS and Etta (SIGNOR) NORRIS. He died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, in a Fort Smith, Ark. (hospital). Survivors include one daughter, Nanette; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia (DREW) NORRIS; his parents; and one sister, Dorothy.

Funeral services for Mary Sue PHILLIPS, 66, of Paris, Ark., were held Monday, at 10 a.m. at the Cedar Grove Pentecostal Church in Paris, with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Paris, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville, Ark. Mrs. PHILLIPS died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, in a Booneville hospital. Survivors include her husband Gerald Dean PHILLIPS Sr. of the home; two daughters, Wilma and Carol Ruth; two sons, Gerald Dean Jr. and Jackie Allen; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Olive and Dorothy and Linda.

Funeral services for Dannie RENDELUK, 65, of Vian are being held Thursday, at 10 a.m. at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial is in Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RENDELUK was born Feb. 17, 1936, in Oklahoma City, to Louis RENDELUK and Maggie RENDELUK. He died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Dana; two stepdaughters, Debbie and Trish; one son, Jeffrey Don; one step-son, Larry; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one sister, Julia; lifelong companion, Glenda; friends, Gary and Aubrey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley (HEARD) RENDELUK; one sister, Pauline PRICE; and three brothers, Henry, Raymond and Leo RENDELUK.

Funeral services for Kenneth Edward RUNYAN, 64, of Vian, were held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Cowley-Krien Chapel in Sulphur, with Rev. Eddie Malphrus officiating. Burial was in Drake Cemetery in Sulphur, under the direction of Cowley-Krien Funeral Home of Sulphur. Mr. RUNYAN was born Sept. 21, 1937, in Buckhorn, to Lenard Loren "Tot" RUNYAN and Jimmie (CORBIN) RUNYAN. He died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Vian. He married Dorothy MALLOY on Oct. 1, 1955, in Sulphur. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; one son, Ronald Lee; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; five brothers, Pete, Worry, John David, Buddy and Bob; and three sisters, Lou and Jo and Helen. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Darrell Keith; one brother, Charles RYNYAN; and one sister, Sue.

Funeral services for Winford Sherman WOOTEN, 70, of Sallisaw, were held Monday, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Cleatis Jones officiating. Burial was in Snake Girty Cemetery south of Webbers Falls, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. WOOTEN was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Stilwell to Thurman W. WOOTEN and Nellie Irene "Johnnie" (MARTIN) WOOTEN. He died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Winifred Elizabeth; one son, Arthur Duane; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two step-sons, Bobby Dale and Bently Allen; one sister, Shirleen; one brother, J.C.; and lifelong companion, Betty.

Funeral services for Carl E. WILSON Sr. 74, of Roland, will be held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Muldrow. Burial will be in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. WILSON died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Nancy "Jeannine" WILSON of the home; two daughters, Portia and Vickie; one son, Carl E. Jr.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, A.B.

Funeral services for Ocie Faye BALL, 70, of Sallisaw, will be held Thursday, at 1 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial will be in Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BALL was born Dec. 20, 1930, in Sequoyah County, to Bill BRANHAM and Ora Mae (HALE) BRANHAM. She died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Barry and Ronald; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary, Irene, Artie and Polly; four brothers, William J., Sam, John and Roy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary F. BIBB, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BIBB was born Sept. 8, 1925, in Sallisaw, to Richard H. BIBB and Florence Malinda (JOHNS) BIBB. She died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in Vian. Survivors include four sisters, Melba, Dorothy and her husband Frank, Jessie and Lola and her husband Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Howard W. FLOYD, 71, of Muldrow, were held Monday, at 2 p.m. at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Tommy Treat and Al Ruckman officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mr. FLOYD was born Feb. 1, 1930, in Horatio, Ark. to Watson FLOYD and Maymie (LEWIS) FLOYD. He died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Peggy FAULKNER on May 1, 1948, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Peggy FLOYD of the home; one daughter, Pat; two sons, Howard R. "Butch" and Jeff; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Flossie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Woodrow, Melvin and edward FLOYD and one sister, Nola POAG.

Funeral services for Dovie S. GARDENHIRE, 81, of Sallisaw, were held Wednesday, Dec.19, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Mallory Chapel, with Rev. Larry "Bo" Marley and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Mrs. GARDENHIRE was born Feb. 1, 1920, to William Henry MORGAN and Emma (ROARK) MORGAN. She died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Shelby and Maxine; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Sharon and Shirley; one sister, Janice.

Funeral services for Oscar E. HILL Jr., 82, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held Tuesday, at 10 a.m. at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. HILL died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara and Deborah and Sandra; one son Gerald; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles, James and Otis.

Carol E. LUCID, 61, of Roland, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001; arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LUCID was born Sept. 30, 1940, in Indianapolis, Ind., to William Albert LUCID and Vera Louise (ADCOCK) LUCID. Survivors include three sons, Ralph, Dale and Scott Michael; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Roseanne; two brothers, Noel and William; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services for Velma Maedell BAKER O'NEAL, 76, of Gore will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m. at the Box Cemetery north of Vian, with Rev. Charles Smith officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. O'NEAL was born May 6, 1925, in Wichita Falls, Tex. to Harold BAKER and Jewel (BOBBIT) BAKER. She died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Alton Ray O'NEAL on Nov. 11, 1945, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Alton R. O'NEAL of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Randy and Sharon and Willie; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Joe; one brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Lanelle. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael O'NEAL and one granddaughter, Kimberly Ann GALLI CATO.

Graveside services for Jesse James PASSMORE, 30, of Muldrow, will be held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. PASSMORE died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Denise and Robert GLENNA ; his father, James Lloyd PASSMORE; his maternal grandmother, Rita HUELLE; his paternal grandmother, Faye PASSMORE; three step-brothers, Jimmy, Clint and Clifford and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services for Joyce RICHARDSON, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Friday, Dec. 14, 2001, at 1 p.m. at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with Rev. Chester A. Woods officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith.. Mrs. RICHARDSON was born June 16, 1929, in Moffett, to Duncan Calvin PADEN and B. Mary PADEN. She died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Mary and Frances; two sons, Ellis and Paul; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty.

Graveside services for Carl E. SCHWARTZ, 83, of Muldrow, were held Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at the Benkelman Cemetery, in Benkelman, Neb., with Rev. Norman Prather officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SCHWARTZ was born Feb. 6, 1918, in Benkleman (sp), to Elmer August SCHWARTZ and Anna Elizabeth (HARPER) SCHWARTZ. He died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Neressa Violet DAVID on June 15, 1940, in Benkelman. She preceded him in death in 1975. Survivors include one daughter, Gloria; four grandchildren; one sister, Selma; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one son, on June 24, 1941, and five brothers.

Funeral services for James H. "Red" WEBSTER, 67, of Sallisaw, were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev.. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Muldrow (should be Sallisaw), under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WEBSTER was born Dec. 7, 1934, in Marble City, to John Arnold WEBSTER II and Addie Lorene (FAULKNER) WEBSTER. He died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, in Muskogee. Survivors include three daughters, Addie, Kela and Billie Jean; two step-sons, Bill and Greg; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, John Arnold III; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Howard P. NEWTON Jr.

Funeral services for Jack B. BAKER, 64, of Gore, were held Friday, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Gore with the Revs. Tim Perkins and Lance Buckley officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. BAKER was born March 4, 1937, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Clifford and Ava (TURNEY) BAKER. He died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, in Gore. He married Helen Glidewell Dec. 17, 1955, in Britton. Survivors include his wife, Helen BAKER, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Cindy; three grandchildren; two sisters, Jane and Jo Ann; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Bob and Shirley, Clifford and Donna, and Carolyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Johnny BAKER, and one brother, Benny BAKER.

Funeral services for Louie Leon "Sonny" WALTERS, 70, of Sallisaw, are being held Saturday, at 2 p.m. at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Robert Krahn officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WALTERS was born March 19, 1931, in Stilwell, to Harry and Mary (LISTON) WALTERS. He died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Tina, Dolly, and Georgan; two sons, Jim and Terry; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Emogene. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jack Wayne WALTERS and Craig David WALTERS; and one grandson, Jacob Allen WALTERS.

Funeral services for James Eugene HALL, 70, of Gore were held Dec. 20, 2001, at Agent Chapel in Gore with the Bro. William Armstrong officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. HALL was born Dec. 18, 1931, in Muskogee, to Charles Ed HALL and Sylvia Ethel (MAYES) HALL. He married Thelma Nadine ESTERLINE on April 15, 1986, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Thelma N. HALL of the home; eight daughters, Margaret, Sony Lynn , Sherrie Lynn, Jeanett, Sylvia Diane, Eugenia, Lesa, and Jamie Lee; six sons, Tommy, James Eugene Jr., Dale Allen, Raymond Dale, Jon Paul and Heath Dakota; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Josie M. BECKHAN, 56, of Rudy, Ark., were held Dec. 28, 2001, at Liberty Hill Cemetery north of Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BECKHAN, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2002, in her home. Survivors include one daughter, Amie; four sons, Larry, Amos, Delbert and Gilbert Jr.; five grandchildren; one sisters, Mildred; five brothers, Henry Jr., Levi, Roy, Doyle, and Jimmy; and her companion, Bill.

Funeral services for Richard William "Bill" CHUCULATE were held on Saturday, December 29, 2001, at 2 :00 p.m., at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Reverend Ray Walker officiated and burial followed at the Drake Stand Cemetery in Sallisaw. Richard was born on April 18, 1940 and died on Tuesday, December 25, 2001, at the age of ninety-one(?). Richard was the son of Richard Woodrow CHUCULATE and the late Maxine BREUINGER CHUCULATE. He was the husband of Betty Jean Roberta CHUCULATE. Survivors include his wife, Jean of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Michael; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Donyal; three grandchildren;one step-son, Kevin; his father, Richard CHUCULATE; one brother, Jim.

Graveside services for Hallie Elizabeth CROSS were held on Friday, December 28, 2001, at 1:00 p.m., at the Liberty Cemetery. Reverend Brian Zinck and Reverend Dale Phelps officiated. Hallie was born on June 12, 1902 and died on December 25, 2001, at the age of ninety-four(?). She was the daughter of the late Harve Dyer WRIGHT and the late Sally STEWART WRIGHT. She was the wife of the late Guy CROSS. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Ken ; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; one niece and several nephews, cousins, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Donald E. "Boots" GRYDER Sr., 68, of Mulberry, Ark., were held Dec. 22, 2001, at New Cemetery in Mulberry, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. GRYDER died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia; one son, Donald Earl, Jr.; five grandchildren; two sisters, Deloris and Charlene; two brothers, Charles and Bobby Joe.

Graveside services for Rev. Hiram B. REASON, 81, of Porum, were held Dec. 26, 2001, at Coleman Cemetery in Porum, with Rev. Jerry Southerland officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. REASON was born June 30, 1920, in Lagrange, Ga., to John Thomas REASON and Mary Jane (RICH) REASON. He died Friday, Dec. 21, 2002, in Porum. Mr. REASON married Nancy E. LANEY on Aug. 6, 1952, in Bentonville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of the home; five daughters, Ruth, Judy, Martha, Lottie and Jana; six sons, Roy, Johnny, Larry, Tim, Micah and Wade; 33 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ann and Edna.

Funeral services for Narcie Ann WEBBER THOMPSON, 56, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m., Dec. 28, 2001, at the Vian Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. Joe Grayson officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr(s). THOMPSON was born April 18, 1945, in Vian to Heaver SMITH and Willie (GRITTS) SMITH. She died Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Bill; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Patty, and Thomas and Tina; four grandchildren; four sisters, Alice, Ellen, Sally and Ruby; two brothers, John and James; one aunt, Katherine "L.C."; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Alma MOORE WHEELER, 94, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WHEELER was born May 21, 1907, in McKey, Indian Territory, to Henry W. and Ina Lee (ADAIR) MOORE. She died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mrs. WHEELER married William Richard "Buck" WHEELER Oct. 28, 1928, in Ozark, Ark. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy, Charlotte, and Janie and Leroy; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Perry, and Wag and Sandy; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty and Rachel; and one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Jane. Mrs. WHEELER was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William Richard "Buck" WHEELER, eight brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Jessie Joe WILLIAMS, 29, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m., Dec. 29, 2001, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Conley Cemetery near Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include one son, Alex WILLIAMS of Muldrow; his mother, Donna FALT; his father, Dean WILLIAMS; and one brother, Jeff. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Irene and Joe FRIDDLE.

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