DECEMBER 2010

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Graveside services for Dianne ANDERSON, 62, of Braggs were held at 11 a.m. Monday at South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs with the Rev. Kenneth Byrd officiating under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ANDERSON was born on March 25, 1948, in Orange, Texas to Charlie Lee and Gladys Faye (SONIER) McCARVER. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, in Tulsa. Mrs. ANDERSON was a homemaker. She enjoyed being a grandmother and watching her grandchildren play sports. She was a big fan of Tweety Bird. She married “Gabby” ANDERSON in Texas. Survivors include her husband, “Gabby” of the home; daughters, LeeJay ECKHARDT and husband, George ECKHARDT III of Webbers Falls and Peggy TYLER of McCloud; stepson, Ricky ANDERSON and wife, Vanessa of Okay; mother, Gladys MARTIN of Lumberton, Texas; sister, Belinda JAMES and husband, Tony of Lumberton; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her father, sister, Mary Ellen McGEE and brother, Charles Lee McCARVER

Larry “Buzz” FREDERICK of Sallisaw was born March 21, 1938, in Chickasha to R.E. and Alene (LaGRANGE) FREDERICK Jr. and passed away Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife, Jewel FREDERICK of the home; three daughters, Terry GREEN and husband, Richard of Sallisaw, Vicki CALLISON and husband Gary, of Chickasha and Jeanne WILLIGE and husband Robert of Park Hill; two sons, Steve FREDERICK and wife Pearl, of Baldknob, Ark., and Donnie FREDERICK and wife Misty, of Vian; one brother, David D. WOOSTER of Oklahoma City; two brothers-in-law, GRADY and Jimmy CHAMBERS; 12 grandchildren, Derek FREDERICK, Angela CARPENTER, Jeremy NANCE, Joshua NANCE, Justin NANCE, Timothy NANCE, Ryan WILLIGE, Stephanie WILLIGE, Lacie FREDERICK, LeAnna FREDERICK, Emily FREDERICK, Shawn ROTERT and Tisha COBLE; eight great-grandchildren, Braden AUSTIN, Gadge FREDERICK, Parker FREDERICK, Paige FREDERICK, Lily Elizabeth NANCE, Mayson COBLE, Jaxon ROTERT and Kaleb ROTERT; 13 nieces and nephews, Jack and Johnny FREDERICK, Darrin, Cary and Michael CHAMBERS, Chris, Billy, Richard and Wade CHAMBERS Jr., Stacy PALMER, Lavette TAYLOR, Lene TURNER and Kimberly CRILLY; and numerous great-nieces, nephews and many friends. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Chickasha, Carpenter’s Union, Optimist Club and Blackgum VFD. He loved to fish, do woodwork, cooking, Barbecue and spending time with family. He was preceded in death by his parents, one great-grandson, Keagan COBLE, one sister, Patsy June FREDERICK, one brother, Billy Edward FREDERICK, one niece, Tracy CARPENTER, two nephews, Greg and Garol Don CHAMBERS, and one brother-in-law, Wade CHAMBERS. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Mr. Frederick’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com. A private family memorial service is pending.

Funeral services for Madge PRUITT GABBARD, 86, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Salllisaw. Burial was at Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GABBARD was born on Jan. 24, 1924, in Fort Smith, Ark., to William S. PRUITT and Katie Jane (PARKER) PRUITT. She died on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, in Lawton. She was a homemaker. She married Arla LeRoy GABBARD on Feb. 7, 1948, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 2005. Survivors include two daughters, Jeanne COOK of Fletcher and Cassandra STONE of Lawton, one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Glenda GABBARD of Elgin; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Patrick GABBARD and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for James Edward HARDEN, 92, of Sallisaw were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Jerry Copeland and Carney Duncan officiating. Burial was at the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARDEN was born on June 29, 1918, in Sallisaw to James Haggard HARDEN and Victoria Texas (ROBERSON) HARDEN. He died on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Sallisaw. He was self employed and worked on small engines. He married Opal Juanita RIGGS on May 8, 1937, in Sequoyah County. She preceded him in death on May 27, 2006. Survivors include five daughters, June REESE, Barbara ENYART, Martha ELY and Joan MILLER, all of Sallisaw and Eva WOOD of Tulsa; two sons, Jim HARDEN of Broken Arrow and Ike HARDEN of Sallisaw; one brother, Kenneth HARDEN of Vian; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Ann HARDEN, one granddaughter, and one daughter-in-law, Beth HARDEN. Pallbearers were Kenny Reese, Leroy Reese, Chriss Reese, Mark Reese, Tommy Morgan, Jason Ely, Robert Harden, Brandon Harden, James Harden, Shane Wood, Blake Reese, Bobby Reese and Greg Reese.

Don Ray KIEST of Sallisaw was born Dec. 25, 1936, in Homer, Ill., to Luther and Edith (BEAR) KIEST and passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, in Sallisaw at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife, Janice of the home; three sons, David KIEST and his wife, Diane of Mahomet, Ill., Mike KIEST and his wife, Ann of Sallisaw and Tim KIEST and his wife, Lori of Burns, Tenn.; two sisters, Gypsy BECK of Broken Arrow and Billie JONES and her husband, Chuck of Belvedere, Ill.; one brother, Dean KIEST and his wife, Shirley of Charlotte, Tenn.; six granddaughters, Tosha WRLDH, Stacy CAROLAN, Sarah DYER, Tara, Amanda and Jamie KIEST; four great-granddaughters; and one step great-great-grandson. Don was a member of Blue Ribbon Fellowship Chapel. He was a jockey, then a trainer and always a horseman. He was employed as a race official at Blue Ribbon Downs for 16 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Allan KIEST. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jerry Green officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Pallbearers were Kevin Macon, Tyler Motley, Dylan Welsh, Jeremy Sheppard, Buddy Suter and Matt Casebolt. Please sign Mr. Kiest’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for H.L. “Fay” VANN, 71, of Short were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Short with the Rev. Richard Pickup officiating. Burial was at Seabolt Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Vann was born on Nov. 22, 1939, in Short to Frank VANN and Mina (SPEIR) VANN. He died on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He retired from Baldor Electric Company after 35 years. He married Joyce Kathryn HEARD on Feb. 28, 1959, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Joyce VANN of the home; three daughters, Becky WOFFORD and Christy RICHARD, both of Fort Smith and Teresa VANN of Corpus Christi, Texas; three brothers, Dayton VANN of Muldrow, Ralph VANN of Sallisaw and Jack VANN of Indiana; three sisters, Retha BERNARD, Sandra STAMPS and Mary Lou VANN, all of Muldrow; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers were Tyler Blaylock, Barrett Blaylock, Donnie Bernard, John Richard, Frankie Stamps, Timmy Stamps, Gene Saylors and Ronnie Carpenter.

Funeral services for E. Claire WATSON, 94, of Bartlesville are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Thomas Corrigan officiating. Burial is at Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WATSON was born on May 5, 1916, in Woonsocket, R.I., to Fritz OSBERG and Lillian (DUNSE) OSBERG. She died on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, in McKinney, Texas. She was an Oklahoma public school teacher. She retired from the Ramona Schools in 1978. She married Samuel Benton WATSON on July 31, 1946, in Quincy, Mass. Survivors include one son, Samuel WATSON of McKinney; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Lillian CHENEY and one brother, Norman OSBERG.

Funeral services for Opal Carolyn COCKRELL, 71, of Sallisaw will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial will be at the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COCKRELL was born on April 6, 1939, in Gore to Marco DiGIACINTO and Bernice (SIMMONS) DiGIACINTO. She died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include her husband, Franklin of the home; two daughters, Deborah POWERS of Garland, Texas and Susan SNYDER of Perry; two sons, Richard COCKRELL of Fargo, N.D., and Mike EPPLER of Curacao; her mother, of Sallisaw; one sister, Linda EGGLESTON of Sallisaw; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, one sister, Patricia RICHARDSON and one brother, Rudy DiGIACINTO. Pallbearers will be Brandon Hamilton, Clint Owens, Ryan Reynolds, Lance Montgomery, James Webb, Joseph Webb, John Huffman and Robert Harris.

Funeral services for Hubert V. “Sonny” FANNING, 80, of Spiro were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel with Mr. Tom Pat Swofford officiating. Burial was at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. FANNING was born on Sept. 19, 1930, in Marlow to Hubert Dan FANNING and Elva (KILGORE) FANNING. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010, in Spiro. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, a long standing member of the Murrow Masonic Lodge No. 44, Belle Point Masonic Lodge No. 20, Western Arkansas Scottish Rite and Bedouin Shrine of Muskogee. He was also a member of the VFW and the NRA. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Irene FANNING of the home; two daughters, Julie FANNING BROWN and husband, Johnny of Muldrow and Bonnie HARRIS of Bokoshe; one brother, Sam FANNING and wife, Harriet of Yantis, Texas; several grandchildren; and a host of friends. Pallbearers were Masons of Murrow Lodge No. 49 of Spiro.

Lorraine Opal BAKERINK, 84, of Sallisaw died on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on May 27, 1926, in San Bernadino, Calif., to Donald Chester BAKERINK and Thelma Mae (DILGER) BAKERINK. No formal services are planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a retired engineer. Survivors include two sisters, Betty MODARY of California and Sheri HILL of Nevada; one brother, John BAKERINK of California; an adopted sister, Karen Lea ROBINSON; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Shirley FRETWELL, one brother, Don BAKERINK and her adopted mother, Erma CRAWFORD.

Leon GRUSSENDORF, 87, of Sallisaw died on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, in Sallisaw. He was born on June 2, 1923, in Childers, Texas. Private family services are being held and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He married Bernice Marie GRUSSENDORF on May 6, 1941, in Oklahoma City. She preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 2002. Survivors include five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Dorothene COLE HOWELL, 79, of Booker, Texas, formerly of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Maple Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Green officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HOWELL was born on April 15, 1931, in Muldrow to Elmer COLE and Artie (WOODWARD) COLE. She died on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in Perryton, Texas. She was a dietary cook at a nursing home. She married Fred Joe HOWELL on Jan. 21, 1950, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1997. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda GARTON of Muldrow and Tracy THOMPSON of Tulsa; two sons, Danny HOWELL of Spearman, Texas and Tim HOWELL of Midland, Texas; one sister, Maurita COLE STATON of Fort Smith; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her son Steven Joe HOWELL, her parents and two brothers, Bobby Joe and Harvey Lee COLE. Pallbearers are Brian Howell, Bruce Howell, Rodney Howell, Shea Garton, Brennan Jordan and Casey Long.

Ima Dee CALHOUN JACKSON was born and raised in Oklahoma but has spent the last 29 years in Bakersfield, Calif. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, James Foster JACKSON; five children, Berna BURT and husband, Lonnie, Gary Foster JACKSON and wife, Christina, Randy JACKSON and wife, Rosalind, and Jackie Lynn JACKSON; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bernice LOPER, Wilburta AKAM and Jeanie SANDERS; and by an abundance of in-laws, nieces and nephews. Ima was preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria Jane CHANDLER; brothers, Patrick CALHOUN and J.C. CALHOUN; sisters, Marilyn WILEY, Ardith PRATT and Nadine MIDDLETON. “Even though we were not ready to say goodbye, you will live in our hearts and memories forever as you have touched all our lives in a special way. We love you Mom and will miss you each and every day.” Graveside services are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial Park at 9101 Kern Canyon Road in Bakersfield.

Graveside services for Richard Aaron ALLTUS, 58, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Blackjack Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Crawford officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ALLTUS was born on Sept. 3, 1952, in Modesto, Calif., to Vern Wilburn ALLTUS and Faith Maxine (FREDRICKS) ALLTUS. He died on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a general laborer. He married Connie Marie POULSON on May 11, 1974, in California. Survivors include his wife, Connie ALLTUS of the home; one daughter, Stacy and Mario MONTOYA of Greenwood, Ark.; one son, Richard ALLTUS Jr. of Modesto; three sisters, Vicky LEPELY of Oakdale, Calif., Susan JONES of Riverbank, Calif., and Patty FORD of Modesto; two brothers, Larry ALLTUS of Waterford, Calif., and Jeff ALLTUS of Lakeview, Idaho; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Linda Kathryn BUKOWSKI, 68, of Gore are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Robert Palvado officiating. Burial is at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BUKOWSKI was born on April 8, 1942, in Pocola to Cooper BARNES and Ruby (MARTIN) BARNES. She died on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, in Gore.She was a legal secretary. She married Lawrence Peter BUKOWSKI on Sept. 26, 1964, in Santa Rosa, Calif. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2008. Survivors include one daughter, Leslie BUKOWSKI of Waxahachie, Texas; one son, Lance BUKOWSKI of Webbers Falls; two brothers, Leon BARNES of Cameron and Coy BARNES of Pocola; and three grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Travis and Bob BARNES.

Clara HONEYCUTT of Tulsa was born on May 9, 1941, in Sallisaw to William B. and Margaret (LEONARD) YOUNG and passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, in Tulsa at the age of 69. She is survived by her husband, Charley of the home; one daughter, Carol HENRY and husband Michael, of Tulsa two sons, Charley Alan HONEYCUTT and wife, Cheryl and David HONEYCUTT and wife Whitney, all of Sand Springs; two sisters, Velma PARKER of Midway, Tenn., and Marie JONES of Sallisaw; one brother, Robert YOUNG of Sallisaw; seven grandchildren, Brandon, Dalton, Josh, Justin, Gary, Brandi and Kamryn; and two great-grandchildren, Christian and Maddy. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, C.B. and Danny YOUNG. She loved to fish, travel, picnic and spend time with grandkids and family. Funeral services are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mallory-Martin chapel in Sallisaw. Burial will follow in Marble City Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Mrs. Honeycutt’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Annice REYNOLDS, 79, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Trevor Smith and Wayne Efurd officiating, Burial is at the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. REYNOLDS was born on Feb. 23, 1931, in Hope, Ark., to Ezra Thomas MARTIN and Mary Dale SELLS. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010, in Roland. She was the former owner and operator of the Sequoyah Theater and worked at Sequoyah Welcome Center. She married Jay REYNOLDS on Dec. 18, 1948, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Sue REYNOLDS WAMPLER of Blanchard; two sisters, Billie Jean McBRIDE of Tulsa and Lou MATTOX of Sallisaw; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Barbara REYNOLDS-HICKMAN, one son, Freddie REYNOLDS, one sister, Pauline ROSS, and a grandchild. Pallbearers are Scott Hickman, Brent Mattox, Paul David Mattox, Michael McBride, David McBride and Dow Duke.

Funeral services for Bobby SCOTT, 36, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial will be at the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SCOTT was born on Sept. 12, 1974, in Sallisaw to Bobby Harold SCOTT Sr. and Nora Belle JONES HAYES. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 8,, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a welder for Matrix of Catoosa. He married Jennifer Deshaun TAYLOR on July 23, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer SCOTT of the home; two daughters, Shyanne SCOTT of Sallisaw and Jacelyn SCOTT of Muldrow; one son, Shilo SCOTT of Sallisaw; his father, of Monroe, S.C.; his mother, of Sallisaw; one sister, Terri WILLIAMS of Sallisaw; and three brothers, Billy SCOTT of Roland, Adam SCOTT of Gans and Josh McCOY of Sallisaw.

Eugene SUTTERFIELD, 81, of Vian died on Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, in Sallisaw. He was born on May 26, 1929 in Vian to Tom SUTTERFIELD and Annie (BURRIS) SUTTERFIELD. No formal service is planned. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was retired as a self-employed welder. Survivors include one daughter, Belinda Ann SUTTERFIELD; seven sons, Dale Wayne SUTTERFIELD, David Ray SUTTERFIELD, Darrell Lee SUTTERFIELD, Donald Dewayne SUTTERFIELD, Dallas Norman SUTTERFIELD, Douglas Eugene SUTTERFIELD and Damon Mac SUTTERFIELD; three sisters, Barbara JAMES of Sallisaw, Essie HYLE of Enid and May HOLT of Temple, Texas; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel and second wife, Thelma and seven children, Deloris Jean, Delavern Dean, Stona Marie, Dennis Keith, Donnia Deniece, Danny Eugene and Brian Keith SUTTERFIELD.

Raymond Lynn WYLIE of Forney, Texas passed away Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, in Sunnyvale, Texas at the age of 68. He was born on June 29, 1942, in Muldrow to the late Raymond and Leona (COLLINS) WYLIE. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at the New Hope Baptist Church in Muldrow.

Graveside services for Velma Jean CARTER, 77, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Monday at White Chapel Cemetery in Gore with Labrandia Lemley officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CARTER was born on March 9, 1933, in Hickory to Simeon CHANDLER and Avis (PRICE) CHANDLER. She died on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010. She was a cattle rancher. She married Ralph Rudolph CARTER on Oct. 2, 1948, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 2002. Survivors include two daughters, Neve LENLEY of Gore and Shelia FRAZIER of Warner; one sister, Patsy NORRIS of Atkins, Ark.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Marian Dell CARTER, her parents, one sister, Irene MENDENHALL and four brothers, Simeon Jr., Ambrose, J.C. and Glen Doy CHANDLER.

Funeral services for Norma DUNCAN, 98, of Jacksonville, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Ricky Tyler officiating. Burial is at the Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DUNCAN was born on March 15, 1912, in Akins to Charles VICKERY and Agnes (HINDMAN) VICKERY. She died on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, in Jacksonville. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Anita TILLMAN and Betty HEUSTIS, both of Jacksonville; one son, Bud DUNCANn of Fort Worth, Texas; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Teddy “Dollar Bill” HOLLAND, 72, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial will be at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. HOLLAND died on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, in Muldrow. Mr. HOLLAND was a retired auto parts salesman for Rhodes Chevrolet. He attended St. John’s Methodist Church was a graduate of Van Buren High School class of 1957 and was a member of the Marine Reserves. Survivors include two sons, Richard HOLLAND of Van Buren and Theron HOLLAND of Muldrow; two sisters, Lillian BREWER of Cedarville, Ark., and Mary Beth HOUGHTON of Tacoma, Wash.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Darren Holland, Dale Brewer, David Brewer, Ed Auprey, James Ross and George Abshere. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home located at 700 Jefferson Street in Van Buren.

Graveside services for Jettie Faye VICKERY, 71, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gans Cemetery with the Rev. Monrow Lowrimore officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Sallisaw to Florine VICKERY and Bessie Reed STRECKBECK. She died on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2010, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker. Survivors include three daughters, Brenda JANNAIN of Ozark, Ark., and Lynn WALKER and Darlene WALKER, both of Sallisaw; one stepdaughter, Ann WALKER of Sallisaw; three sons, John WALKER of Alex, Ark., Delbert HUMPHREY of Eufaula and James HUMPHREY of Sallisaw; one stepson, Herbert WALKER of Vian; one sister, Mollie STREBECK of Broken Arrow; one brother, Cyclone Johnny STREBECK of Sallisaw; 55 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sons, Terry and Wash HUMPHREY and David and Richard WALKER, one daughter, Marie WALKER, one sister, Esther JOHNSON, two brothers, Truman and Raymond ViICKERY, three husbands, James HUMPHREY, Harvey WALKER and Rollie FARROW.

Funeral services for Verlin L. WATSON, 62, of Sallisaw were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Floral Haven Cemetery Chapel in Tulsa with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was at Floral Haven Cemetery in Tulsa under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WATSON was born on May 22, 1948, in Richmond, Ind., to William Spear WATSON and Thelma Justeen (SMITH) WATSON. He died on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, in Sallisaw. He was the owner and operator of Broiler House for Tyson. He married Linda Sue HARVELL on Jan. 31, 1987, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue WATSON of the home; four daughters, Cindy CROSE of Red Oak, Tami EDWARDS and Tina CAMPBELL, both of Tulsa and Heather JAMESON of Catoosa; two sons, Verlin Anthony “Tony” WATSON of Claremore and Van Ray GREENWOOD Jr. of Oklahoma; two sisters, Debbie SHEPPARD and Sherry WILLIAMS of Indiana; stepfather, George FEASLEMAN of Indiana; and 18 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jim, Ray, Carlos and Bo Harvell and Donnie Sheppard.

Funeral services for Beverly WILLIAMS were held at noon on Monday at the Hart Funeral Chapel in Tahlequah with the Rev. Maxie Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral and Cremation Services of Tahlequah. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born on Nov. 25, 1939, in Spiro to Paul Woodrow FOOTE and Freida Pearl (TRIMBLE) FOOTE. She died on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010. She married Harold Eugene WILLIAMS on Sept. 4, 1981, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband Harold of Gore; three children, Jerri and husband Terry Lee, David Lee and wife, Shirley, and Regina Lynn and husband, Leroy; four brothers and sisters, Johnnie and his wife Regina, Tom and his wife Sandra, Rolinda, and Rebecca and husband, Larry; one granddaughter; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Kathy BUTTERY, 59, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Notchietown Baptist Church northeast of Gore with the Revs. Tim Bean and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was at Box Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BUTTERY was born on July 8, 1951, in Vian to Buster WEBSTER and Beulah JACKSON WEBSTER DUNN. She died on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, JoAnn and husband Steve; one son, Donnie and wife Janette; six sisters, Georgia, Mary, Helen, Fay, Patricia and Ginger “Skeeter”; seven brothers, Jack, Pete, Bo, Ricky, James and Danny; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Delmer BUTTERY.

Memorial services for Joe CHILDERS, 91, formerly of Gans were held at 11 a.m. Monday at University Village Chapel. Arrangements were under the direction of Kennedy-Kennard Funeral and Cremation of Broken Arrow. Mr. CHILDERS was born on March 15, 1919, in Gans to Webb and Lola (STRICKLAND) CHILDERS. He died on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter, Joann; stepsons, Ron and Mike; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Noma and Judy, brother, Dan, and first wife, CeDelle.

Funeral services for Chester Lee ECHOLS, 88, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was at the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ECHOLS was born on Feb. 25, 1922, in Stigler to Doy Socrates ECHOLS and Blanche (FOLSOM) ECHOLS. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Marie SMITH on Aug. 4, 1946. Survivors include his wife, Marie ECHOLS of the home; one sister Betty; and one brother, Smiley. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Quinton, Leon, Calvin and Doy ECHOLS Jr.

Funeral services for Odie LAWSON, 75, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw with Bro. Randy Byrd officiating. Burial is at the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LAWSON was born on Aug. 13, 1935, in Elkhart, Texas, to Norman LAWSON and Climie Elaine (BLAND) LAWSON. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Martha Sue BROOKS in September 2001, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sue LAWSON of the home; two sons, Chris and Donald; one stepdaughter, Donna Gail; five sisters Gladys, Sue, Rosie, Dorothy, and Patsy; three brothers, James, Ed and Richard; one grandchild; four step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Louella LOCUST TEHEE, 89, of Sallisaw were held at noon on Monday at Redbird Smith Ceremonial Grounds in Vian with Chief David Teehee and Charlie Locust officiating. Burial was at Redbird Smith Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TEHEE was born on Feb. 14, 1921, in Cookson to George LOCUST and Sara (HENDRICKS) LOCUST. She died on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Houston TEHEE on Nov. 16, 1938 in Gore. He preceded her in death on May 16, 2009. Survivors include two daughters, Faye and Maudeen; four sons, Frank, Herman, Larry and Houston Jr.; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Rema Lou TEHEE and Susan MORRIS and three brothers, Joe and Josh LOCUST and Sam HOTHOUSE.

Funeral services for Michael Scott WALTON, 48, of Gore are being held at 1:30 p.m. at Oswego Kansas Community Center in Oswego, Kan. with the Rev. Rusty Newman officiating. Burial is at the Oswego Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WALTON was born on Oct. 27, 1962, in Newton, Kan., to William James WALTON and Lillian Louean (KINCANNON) WALTON. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Debi Faye RANDOLPH on June 27, 2003, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Debi WALTON of the home; one son, Travis; his parents; one sister, Robin; two stepchildren, Scott and Shannon and three step-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Danny R. BRANHAM, 44, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is at Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BRANHAM was born on Jan. 10, 1966, in Tulsa to Jim BRANHAM and Phyllis (PETREE) BRANHAM. He died on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. He was a concrete finisher for Branham and Son Construction. Survivors include two sons, Stephen and Ethan; his parents; one sister, Tammy Sue; two brothers, James and Scotty; and several other relatives and friends.

Tami DALTON, 51, of Sallisaw, died on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010. She was born on Dec. 25, 1958, in Oklahoma City to Leroy NEWLIN and Wilma Juanita PARKS. Burial is at Shady Point Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivor include one son, Chris; one daughter, Chelsea; two sisters; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Howard James FLANAGAN, 85, formerly of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating, Burial was at Box Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FLANAGAN was born on Dec. 3, 1925, in Witt Springs, Ark., to Elcy Eugene FLANAGAN and Bertha (PERIGO) FLANAGAN. He died on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn; one son, Jerry; four sisters, Fannie, Jonnie, Elvie and Eva Jean; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth FLANAGAN, parents, one sister, Lillie SASSER and one brother, Harvey Ray FLANAGAN.

Memorial services for Kay HESTAND, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include her children, Melissa, Caroline, Becky, Dwight and Jack; son-in-law, Raymond; sisters, June, Judy and Suzy; grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Happy and Helen HESTAND. Memorials may be made to the Fort Smith Museum of History or to Trinity Episcopal Church in Van Buren.

Billy Ray LEIGH, 71, of Magazine, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born Feb. 19, 1939, Ellsworth, Kan., to Hollis Benson (PECK) LEIGH and Mary Ida BURNS LEIGH. He spent much of his childhood in Stillwater. He is survived by his wife Judy of the home; mother, Mary Ida SHARP ; three sons, Bill Jr.. Jon and Heath; three daughters, Julie, Courtney and Lindsey.; stepdaughter, Brittany; stepson, Kyle; brother, Leo; and three sisters, Llinda, Pam, and Sandie; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Magazine under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home

Geraldine SELLS “Jerry” LEONARD, age 79, of Galveston, Texas, was born on April 19, 1931, in Akins. She was the daughter of the late James “Haas” and Edith (SHERILL) SELLS. In 1957. She married Dr. Robert H. LEONARD, veterinarian. She was the mother of three children. One son, Joe and twin girls, Jane and her companion Dr. Angela, and Jean. She had four grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters in Sequoyah County, Texas and California, as well as many friends in Muskogee. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel in Muskogee. Funeral service arrangements were under the direction of Shipman Funeral Home and Crematory in Wagoner. If you would like to leave a condolence for the Leonard family, please visit the Web site at www.shipmanfuneralhome.com and click on the Ultimate Tribute Icon.

Graveside services for Wauhilla BUSH McMAHAN, 85, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Round Mountain Cemetery in Gore with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McMAHAN was born on Jan. 21, 1925, in Braggs to James Samuel BUSH and Eliza (LUNSFORD) BUSH. She died on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Gore. She married James McMAHAN on Feb. 28, 1945, in Braggs. He preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1984. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and Charlette; two sisters, Okley and Mary; and four grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Winnie L MORGAN, 76, of Sallisaw were held at 10 am Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev Isaac Slape officiating. Burial was in Warner Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MORGAN was born on May 29, 1934, in Keota to Calvin WILLHITE and Minnie T (FORBES) WILLHITE. She died on Thursday, December 16, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married George Thomas MORGAN on Feb 14, 1953, in Quinton. Survivors include her husband, George of the home; one daughter, Pam; two sisters, Geneva, and Savan; and three grandchildren.

James Charles ORSBURN, 46, of Muldrow died on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on July 13, 1964, in Fort Smith to Floyd Raymond ORSBURN Sr. and Martha Jane (HIESTAND) JONES. No formal service is planned. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He married Ellen DAVIS on Jan. 28, 1993, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Ellen ORSBURN of the home; three sons, Doyle, James Jr. and Tommy; two daughters, Crystal and Danyelle; his mother; one brother, Floyd Raymond Jr.; one sister, Cynthia; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and grandmother.

Funeral services for Wynona WATTS SHEPPARD, 70, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SHEPPARD was born on Jan. 21, 1940, in Copeland-Sadie community, to James WATTS and Juanita (COPLAND) WATTS. She died on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Randy W. ; her father; former husband, Bill SHEPPARD; one sister and brother-in-law, Jessie W. and Wayne; one brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Ellen;one niece; one nephew; one great-niece; sister-in-law, Shelia and husband, Don; one nephew and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Graveside services for Walter Clay THOMAS, 77, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rocky Point Cemetery in Sallisaw with Bro. Johnny Flute, Sis. Missy Flute and Mr. Vernon Lee Smith officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. THOMAS was born on March 6, 1933, in Rocky Point to Walter THOMAS and Vida (PRICE) THOMAS. He died on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Penny and Tammy; one son, Ricky; four brothers, Jimmy, Gibb, Herb and Olen; one sister, Lois; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mable HALL, one brother, Faye THOMAS and one nephew.

Funeral services for Jewel Dell HOLT, 98, of Gore will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God with the Revs. William O. Armstrong, William G. McGarity and Jay Warren officiating. Burial will be in Fields Cemetery in Porum under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HOLT was born on Oct. 1, 1912, at Ada to Jesse Wallace and Sidney Ann (HOWARD) COSPER. She died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, in Tuscumbia, Mo. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann and husband, William; sons-in-law, William O. and Jay; daughter-in-law, Shirley Ann; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert on Oct. 1, 1999, two daughters, Oleta WARREN and Cowanda ARMSTRONG, one son, Billy HOLT, and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lera Maye SPENCE WILSON, 89, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Anthony Williams and Earl Roberts officiating. Burial was at Muldrow Memory Garden Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WILSON was born on Sept. 9, 1921, in Baldridge to Louis SPENCE and Jessie (CRANE) SPENCE. She died on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Richard WILSON on Nov. 13, 1934, in Holt Prairie. He preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1991. Survivors include two daughters, Laverne and Linda Sue; one sister, Vera; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-granchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Shirley Rae PERKINS DIFFEE of Sallisaw was born on Nov. 22, 1942- in Houston, Texas to Ray and Doris PERKINS and passed away Dec. 23, 2010, in Sallisaw at the age of 68. She is survived by two daughters, Nicole and Deanna; one son, Mitchell and his wife, Rachel; and six grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel with the Minister Joey Potts officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Mrs. DIFFEE’s online guestbook at mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Nadine HARVELL of Muldrow was born Dec. 31, 1921, in Gans to William Albert and Pearl E. (SANDLIN) SOUTHERLAND and passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Roland at the age of 88. She is survived by three sons, Albert Pike and wife, Carolyn, Paul Douglas and wife, Carol, and Billy Jack and wife, Cindy; one sister, Juanita “Peggy”; two brothers, Alfred Henry, and Charles Ray; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Paul R. HARVELL, one infant son, one sister, Hazel ALLEN, four brothers, Albert SOUTHERLAND Jr., William Clifford SOUTHERLAND, Robert Jack SOUTHERLAND and Johnny SOUTHERLAND, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church of Muldrow with the Revs. Randy Farmer, Monte Johnson and Aaron Tiger officiating. Burial followed at Muldrow Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Elzie MERRILL HODGES, 79, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gans Cemetery with the Rev. Isaac Slape officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HODGES was born on April 26, 1931, in Brent to Mack MERRILL and Grace (WILDREN) MERRILL. She died on Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. . She married Thomas Melburn HODGES on Aug. 18, 1950, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1999. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila and Brenda; two brothers, Kenneth and Shelby; three sisters, Maxine, Velma and Billie; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Harold Dean McCORMICK Sr., 55, of Gans were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Jimmy Syvage officiating. Burial was at the Gans Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McCORMICK was born on Feb. 3, 1955, in Van Buren, Ark., to Milton Harold McCORMICK and Coleda (MOORE) LANGLEY. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010, in Gans. He married Debbie Lea COPELAND on July 2, 1982, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Debbie McCORMICK of the home; three daughters, Chrystal, Catherine and Coleda Marie; one son, Harold Dean Jr.; seven grandchildren; his mother, Coleda LANGLEY; three sisters, Phyllis, Jacqueline and Melissa; one brother, Rickey; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Robert Dale MORRIS, 39, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vian Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Shawn Gard officiating. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MORRIS was born on Dec. 17, 1971, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Selmer Isom MORRIS and Ola Mae (GRIFFITH) MORRIS he died on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010, in Muldrow. Survivors include his father; one sister, Glenda; two brothers, Donald and Kenneth; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Graveside services for Bill Edward NATION, 72, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NATION was born on Dec. 20, 1938, in Gore to Franklin NATION and Mary Beatrice WILLIAMS. He died on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Brenda Kay NATION on July 5, 1960, in Stilwell. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2000. Survivors include two daughters, Jayna and Kellie; two brothers, Bob and Jim; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Doris RICHARDSON, 79, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gans Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Harold McKeehen officiating. Burial is at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RICHARDSON was born on Aug. 29, 1931, in Akins to Doc Willie ROBERTS and Vivian Oma (BARNES) ROBERTS. She died on Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Shelby Roy RICHARDSON on Oct. 1, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Shelby of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jan and Hobie, Mary Beth and Roy, and Sherri and Glenn; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Callie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Ronald Hugh STEELY was born Jan. 4, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. to H.T. and Margaret STEELY. He left this life Dec. 22, 2010, after a long courageous battle with diabetes. Ron is survived by his parents; sister, Diane and husband Joe; brother, Alan; four nephews; one great niece; one uncle; and one aunt. Arrangements are under the care of Tahlequah Cremations Services. There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association in his name.

Funeral services for Sandra Kaye TAYLOR, 52, of Vian are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Gary Hinkle and M.L. Brown officiating. Burial is at Beal Cemetery in Kibler, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 10, 1958, in Shamrock, Texas to Lige TAYLOR Sr. and Ruby Lee (STEWART) TAYLOR. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her mother, Ruby; two brothers, L.G. and Donald; four sisters, Effie, Wanda, Shirley and Marilyn; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers, Matthew TAYLOR and Lige TAYLOR Jr.

Adalene Katherine “Abby” WALKER was born June 29, 1921, in McAlester, the daughter of James FRANKLIN and Lela Mae (WRIGHT) FRANKLIN. She married Mathiel Merle WALKER on Oct. 16, 1941, in Texas. He preceded her in death on May 13, 2002, in Fort Smith. Mrs. WALKER passed this life on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Merle and Boyd, and Catherine Louise; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Services area being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Lance Nelson officiating. Burial is at Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. The family will greet friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

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