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Graveside services for Paul Edward JAMES, 42, of Cameron, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fairhill (Knothole) Cemetery in Cameron with Rev. Kevin Fitzgerald officiating, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born April 6, 1960, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Robert and Eva (COLLEY) JAMES. He died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, in Fort Smith. He married Glenda SWEETEN on April 3, 1981, in Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Glenda JAMES of the home; one daughter, Shelby; three brothers, Robert, David and Willard; three sisters, Dorathy, Bessie and Mollie; and many beloved friends and family. He was preceded in death by her (his) parents and two brothers, George JAMES and Ernest JAMES.

Funeral services for Jessie C. JOHNSON, 92, of Bunch, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in the Flute Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 5, 1910, in Arkansas, to James and Bertha (MILLER) JOHNSON. He died Thursday, Jan.30, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Edith Marie (GLASS) JOHNSON, of the home; three daughters, Sue, Karen, and May; five sons, Wayne, Ervin, Bob, Jim and Lindal; one sister, Marie; and several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son; one sister, Opal; two brothers, J.B. and Ray and his parents.

Funeral services for Gordon PERRY, 77, of Warner, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Minister Bob Burris officiating. Burial is in South Bethel Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on Jan. 28, 1926, in Braggs to Lizzie PERRY. He died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, in Warner. He married Clara E. GOAD on Oct. 18, 1952, in Modesto, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Clara PERRY of the home; one daughter, Rita; one son, Spencer; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by is mother.

Funeral services for Loretta Ruby 'Retti' RAY, 83, of Modesto, Calif., formerly of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Blackgum Harvestime Church in Blackgum with Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born June 21, 1919, in Taney County, Mo., to Willis and Alice (HENSON) RISLEY. She died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, in Modesto. Survivors include one daughter, Lois; three sons, Doyle, Duwayne W., and Donald W.; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jaunita, and Jewel; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arvin RAY on Oct 19, 1995, and one daughter, Lois V. STANLEY.

Funeral services for James C. SNOW, 72, of Rogers, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Romona of the home; one daughter, Lynette; one son, Ray; three sisters, Maxine, Fay and Donnell; three brothers, L.C., and Bill and Kenneth.

Graveside services for Harold Charles ALLEN, 82, of Rosepine, La., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow with Monte Johnson and Doug Harvell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born May 12, 1920, in Blackjack community, to Charles Abb ALLEN and Ora Viola (WILSON) ALLEN. He died Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, in Rosepine. He married Hazel May SOUTHERLAND on July 11, 1941, in Moffett. She preceded him in death on Oct. 1, 1999. Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn Sue, Amy, Candy, and Lisa; one son Charles Dwight; and seven grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Wilson ALLEN.

Funeral services for Robert O. "Bob" CARTWRIGHT, 92, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Pastor Vanoy Fitch and Bro. Jim Henson officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 7, 1910, in Vernon, Texas, to Benjamin Spencer CARTWRIGHT and Mattie (CLICK) CARTWRIGHT. He died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Viola; one sister-in-law, Coleta; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Nora (MILLER) CARTWRIGHT on Jan. 20, 1980.

Funeral services for Elizabeth June CHAPLIN, 72, of Wister, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Southside Baptist Church in Poteau, with Rev. Dale Rogers officiating. Burial was in Maxey Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Sept. 15, 1930, in Halgen. She died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, in Pocola. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Leon; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Joy, Tim and Rene, and Mike and Janice; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Tommy Joe and Judy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom CHAPLIN.

Funeral services for Jack CRAGHEAD, 85, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Curtis Bias and Merel Rowe officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 28, 1917, in Sequoyah County, to Sam CRAGHEAD and Ella (TOWERY) CRAGHEAD. He died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Bonnie MILLIGAN on Dec. 9, 1939, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Bonnie CRAGHEAD of the home; eight daughters, Lois, June, Ella, Linda, Lahoma, Sally, Lena and Jean; three sons, Doyle, Sam and Rick; 41 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Mary; one brother, Calvin; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles CRAGHEAD; one grandson; and one granddaughter.

Funeral services for Wilman C. DODD, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the AGent chapel in Sallisaw, with Bro. Royce Martin and Ray Walker officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec 29, 1923, in Maple community, to Robert Andrew DODD and Loner Ethel (BERGEN) DODD. He died Sunday, Feb 2, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Melba Louise (REDDEN) DODD of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Ray; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Beverly, and Steve and Michelle; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Willard; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters; and his parents.

Funeral services for Violet L. HARMS, 85, of Okemah, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Little Cemetery Chapel, with Rev. Bill Tomlin officiating. Burial was in Little Cemetery, under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home of Okemah. She was born Feb. 17, 1917, in Sulfer Rock, Ark., to Joe Carl LILES and Mahala (KING) HARMS. She died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, in Lexington. She married James STAFFORD in Aug. 1937. Survivors include one son, Jimmie; five daughters, Marie, Frances, Verna, Martha and Dortha; 28 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Carl Jr., Hubert and M.C. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers; one son; one daughter; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Dr. W. Joe HUMPHREY, 58, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. Jim Wells and Joe Henry Humphrey officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 24 1944, in Sallisaw, to Feliz Ivan "Bus" HUMPHREY and Mabel (FINE) HUMPHREY. He died Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Tommy; three sons, Shea, Jeff and Chase; two grandchildren; his mother, Mabel HUMPHREY; two sisters, Mary and Patti; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends including his fiance, Jeanine.

Funeral services for Jessie C. JOHNSON, 92, of Bunch, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Rodney Mattox officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 5, 1910, in Arkansas, to James William and Bertha Almira (MILLER) JOHNSON. He died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include Edith JOHNSON of the home; three daughters, Sue, Karen and Mae; five sons, Wayne, Bobby L , Irvan W., Jim and Lindel; one sister, Marie; and several grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Jessie Edwards JOHNSON; one daughter, Jewell KING; one sister, Opal; two brothers, J.B. and Ray; and his parents.

Funeral services for Jimmie Leona LONG, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 8, 1917, in Boyd, Texas, to Garland WALKER and Eva (RUSSELL) WALKER. She died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Roy LONG in 1935 at Anadarko. He preceded her in death in 1972. Survivors include five daughters, Deloris, Mildred, Velma, Billie and Jane; six sons, Raymond, Don, Jack, Steve, Jimmy and Carl; 50 grandchildren; 91 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth LONG; and two daughters, Francs DAY and Margie NEWPORT.

Funeral services for Bernice Lou KIGHT, 79, of Inola, formerly of Sallisaw, were held Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Inola with Dr. Mike Butler officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, under the direction of Inola Funeral Home of Inola. She was born Oct. 19, 1923, in Sallisaw, to John William and Mollie CORLEY GLASS. She died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, in the Inola Health Care Center. She married Howard Basil KIGHT, Feb. 24, 1940, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Louis EILERS of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and his wife Janet; one daughter and son-in-law Ruby Marie and her husband Paul; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one step-granddaughter; three step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard of 58 years; one son, Charles Raymond KIGHT; two granddaughters, Jennifer KIGHT and Julie DAVENPORT; four brothers, Alfred, Earl, Walter and Orvill GLASS; and four sisters, Alice SEPHAS, Addie LOWE, Tilda KNIGHT and Beulah RUNYON.

Funeral services for Greg REPASS, 31, of Weatherford, Texas, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark., with burial in Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife Rita REPASS of the home; one son, Brandon; his parents, Kenny and Joyce KELLEY; his grandparents, Pat and Carl KELLEY and Margie TURNER; one sister, Kimberly; one brother, Donnie; one step-daughter, Megan; one step-son, Josh; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Levi ROBERTSON, 68, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Father John Maxwell officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Marble City, to James Cleveland ROBERTSON and Elizabeth (WALLACE) ROBERTSON. He died Thursday, Jan. 30, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Florene Evelyn McNATT on March 1, 1969, in Silver City, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Florene ROBERTSON of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Randy and his wife Kim, and Cleve and his fiancee Kelly, and Rick and his wife Gina; six daughters and four (five) sons-in-law, Patty and her husband Mike, Debbie and her husband Pat, Amy and her husband David, Tina and her husband Dean, Loretta and her fiancee Phill, and Tammy and her husband Michael; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorene and Ruby. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Edgar, Eli and Roy ROBERTSON ; and one sister Louise CUPP.

Memorial services for Evelyn TIMON, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 4 p.m. Thursday, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born April 29, 1923, in Russellville, Ark. She died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, in a nursing home. Survivors include one son, Anthony; three grandchildren; and two sisters, Leona and Della.

Funeral services for Jarvis HEDRICK, 54, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born October 30, 1948, in Caraway, Ark., to James Jefferson HEDRICK and Lacie Lee (GARNER) HEDRICK. He died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Bruce; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Jeff and Kristi, Marty, Bobby and Joe; one step-daughter, Shannon; two step-sons, James and Kenneth; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Judy; one brother, Eddie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ben Matthew HEDRICK; and one brother, Johnny Lee HEDRICK.

Funeral services for Kenneth Hugh HOLMES, 87, of Welling, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah, with Elder Luther Taylor officiating. Burial was in Caney Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. He was born March 11, 1915, in Harrison, Ark., to Troy D. and Maude Ann (TAYLOR) HOLMES. He died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003, in his home. He married Helen Marie JENNINGS on Dec. 5, 1934. She preceded him in death. Mr. HOLMES married Wilma RETHERFORD on Sept. 22, 1986, in Welling. Survivors include his wife, Wilma HOLMES of the home; three sons, Kenny and his wife Rita, and Dalton and his wife Karon, and Paul; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Wanda and her husband Dale, Dorothy, and Carolyn and her husband Martin, and Gail and her husband Edgar; 23 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; four step-children, Carl and his wife Carol, Jody and his wife Sheryl, David and his wife Linda, and Larry and his wife Faye; 19 step-grandchildren; 30 step-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Sue HOLMES; his infant sister, Juanita HOLMES and his sister, Carrie THOMPSON in 1982; one infant granddaughter, Brenda Kay HOLMES; one brother, Howard Kay HOLMES in 1963; and step-son and his wife Ronald Lee and Mary RETHERFORD.

Funeral services for Gale Lewis "Lucky" BESTUL, 69, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 16, 1933, in Fargo, N.D., to Lewis BESTUL and Valorie (JACOBSON) BESTUL. He married Hazel Marie BENSON on June 14, 1955, in Yuma, Ariz. She preceded him in death on May 3, 2000. Survivors include five daughters and four sons-in-law, Diane and Don, Elaine and Carl, Nora Jean and Gary, Gayle, Robyn Kay and Glenn; four sons and two daughters-in-law, William and Sadie, David, Steven, Duane and Chong; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara and Sally; four brothers, Larry, Bruce, Lawrence and Gregory. He was also preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Roger; and one nephew, Danny ANDERSON.

Funeral services for Plura L. BREASHEARS, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction Agents Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 6, 1918, in McKey community, to Maurice Everett RAY and Ada (MARSH) RAY. She died Sunday, Feb 9, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Frank James BREASHEARS on Feb. 8, 1941, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1958. Survivors include one daughter, Norma Jean; two sons, Jim and Jerry; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Ina Mae, Christine and Sylvia; and two brothers, Wayne and Everett. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Junior, Otis and George and one sister, Eva.

Funeral services for C. Melodine BROOKS,79, of Upland, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Bellevue Mausoleum West End Chapel, with entombment in Bellevue Mausoleum, under the direction of Stone Funeral Home of Upland. She was born on March 30, 1923, in Sallisaw. She died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, in Kindred Hospital in Ontario, Calif. Survivors include her husband, D.S. "Peanut" BROOKS of Upland; one daughter, Doris; two sons, Jim D. and John A.; one grandson; one sister, Wanda; two brothers, Kenneth and Jerry; and 18 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Bill R. BROWNFIELD, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark., with David Crawford officiating, Burial is in Morris Cemetery, in Bloomer, under the direction of Smith Mortuary in Charleston. He was born on June 10, 1927, in Sallisaw, to Raymond BROWNFIELD and Ruth KING. He died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include his wife Mattie Mae BROWNFIELD of Fort Smith; and one son, David.

Funeral services for Margie Mae GWIN, 76, of Poteau, were be held, at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Bradley Hill Officiating. Burial was in Monroe Cemetery, in Monroe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born Sept 2, 1926, in Oden, Ark., to Waymon and Lula (SHACKELFORD) HILL. She died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 in St Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Jackie and her husband Michael, Faye and her husband Travis, and Annette and her husband J. C.; one son, Bill and his wife Darlene; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Truman Vinson; and numerous nieces and nephew, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Albert HILL, Harlin HILL and Thurman HILL; three sister, Beatrice GREGG, Joyce SHADE and Elvie HILL; one granddaughter, Tiffanee TRAYWICK and her step-mother, Lottie HILL.

Funeral services for Bonnie (WEST) COVINGTON HOUSER, 88, of Sallisaw will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw, with Royce Martin officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agents Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept 10, 1914, in Cowlington, to Perry WEST and Maggie FOSTER. She died Saturday, Feb 8, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Betty, Maggie and her husband Richard, and Loretta and her husband Olen Jr., and Thelma and her husband James; four sons and three daughters-in-law, William I. and his wife Janet, Lonnie and his wife Judy, Artho and his wife Brenda, and David; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and two brothers, Woodrow and Perry. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Samuel Lewis COVINGTON and Sam Carrol HOUSER; one son R.C. COVINGTON;one great-grandchild, Jennifer WEST; two sisters, Callie WEAVER and Verda; and five brothers, Turner, Bob, Clarence E., John and George O. WEST.

Funeral services for Andy MOODY, 84, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Church of the Nazarene in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Townly and Gary Pratt officiating. . Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec 20, 1918, in Sallisaw, to E.R. MOODY and Vicy E. (RAYBURN) MOODY. He died Thursday, Feb. 6,2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lela Jean STEWART on June 4, 1950, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lela MOODY of the home; two sons, Bob and James; and one sister, Bertha.

Funeral services for J.D. ROGERS, 79, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at the Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. John Earnhart officiating. Burial is in U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on May 25, 1923, in Mulberry, Ark., to John George ROGERS and Lillian A. (DAVIS) ROGERS. He died Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, in Fort Smith. He married Bonnie Juanita RUSSELL on May 25, 1946, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie ROGERS of the home; two daughters and three sons-in-law, Carole and Mike, Geraldine and Don, and Lesley; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Odessa; and one brother, Bob. He was preceded in death one daughter, Robin Sue HOWELL; his parents; one sister, Erlie MILLER; and four brothers, Hershel, Harry, Buck and Ott Lee ROGERS.

Funeral services for Ouita Jacqualine ' Jackie' SPARKS, 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Norman Ledford officiating. Burial is in Drake Stand Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 15, 1924, in Marshall county, to John DODD and Anna Mae (LEE) DODD. She died Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Charles "Dobber" SPARKS on April 4, 1947, in Bakersfield, Calif. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2000. Survivors include five daughters, Freda, Sue, Pat, Marcia and Sarah; four sons, Don, Joe, Charles and Mike; 55 grandchildren; 75 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Jerry, Herbert and John Jr.. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Sherry BROWN.

Memorial services for Orval Lewis BERTON, 80, of Apple Valley, Calif. formerly of Webbers Falls, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Ronnie Ohl officiating. He was born July 15, 1927, in San Bernadino, Calif., to Walter and Mable BERTON. He died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, in Apple Valley. He married Arlon "Jean" AMERSON on July 13, 1950 in Corcoran, Calif. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Paula, and Dennis and Laveda; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Viola; one brother, Kenneth; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlon "Jean" BERTON; his parents; and two brothers, Lawrence and Norman BERTON.

Funeral services for Ora Mae CAPP, 80, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van buren, with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, in a local nursing home. Survivors include one daughter, Frankie; one son, Paul "Butch"; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Velma and Iva Lee; one brother, Floyd.

Maurice Vance GOFF, 80, of Muldrow, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born March 24, 1922, in New Mexico. He married Mary CRAWFORD on Dec. 2, 1983, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Mary GOFF of the home; five daughters; one son, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for William "Larry" BARNETT, 56, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Brushy Cemetery, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 28, 1947, in Oakland, Calif., to William Guy BARNETT and Ann Marie (DAVENPORT) BARNETT. He died Wednesday, Feb 12, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Gail; one son William Larry Jr.; several grandchildren; two sisters, Velda and Laurie; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Minnie Belle (WALKER) BEARCE, 100, of Pryor, formerly of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah, with David Deffenbaugh and Dr. Lloyd Coppedge officiating. Burial was in Tahlequah City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. She was born Sept. 23, 1902, in Gans, to Joseph Thomas and Lou D. (CALLAWAY) WALKER. She died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in Pryor. She married Clarence A. BEARCE in May of 1932, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one brother, Pitchford; two sisters, Ruby and Clariece, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Haskell and Lewis THOMPSON; and two sisters, Lela WOOLARD and Lois JONES.

Graveside services for Elsie Marie "Billie" BROWN, 79, of Pryor, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Brent Cemetery, with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 18, 1924, in Sallisaw, to Charles Columbus SMITH and Maude (LOUIS) SMITH. She died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, in Pryor. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and her husband Loren, and Alta and her husband Jerry; three sons, Floyd and his wife Patsy, Ed and his wife Joann, and Jackie and his wife Eve; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Thelma, Meldine and Alene; two brothers, Harvey and Jack; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cletis Cleo BROWN; one daughter, Kathy BROWN; one son, Ricky BROWN; three sisters, Ester CAMPBELL, Alta BORING and Ruth HOWARD; and two brothers, Bud SMITH and Paul LOGAN.

Memorial services for Justin L. CAMERON, 16, of Uniontown, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in a local hospital. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Vernene and Eddie PARKER; his father and step-mother, Doug and Patti CAMERON; maternal grandfather, Vernon SMITH; paternal grandparents, Bud and Juanita CAMERON; step-maternal grandparents, Brice and Freda PARKER; two sisters, Leslie and Jennifer; one step-sister, Amanda; and one step-brother, Joshua.

Funeral services for Delores V. (LATIMER) CORLEY, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Tommy Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 19, 1936, in Sallisaw, to Earl E. LATIMER Sr. and Gladys Bonnie (WREN) LATIMER. She died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Gina and Tony, and Karla and Pat; one son and daughter-in-law, Cary and Jean; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Geraldine, Rosemary; two brothers, Earl E. "Buddy" and Robert "Bob"; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Juanita ROBERTSON.

Funeral services for Barbara GREGORY, 62, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma, with burial in Gregory Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. She died Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, in her home. Survivors include her husband, John Ben GREGORY Sr. of the home; one daughter, Carrie Lynn; two sons, John Ben Jr. and Robert Darrell; Eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alta Jean and Sharon Sue; and three brothers, Archie Darrell, Fay Junior and Curtis Dale.

Funeral services for Mattie Lou JOHNSON, 63, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. James Roscoe officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Sept 9, 1939, in Paw Paw Bottoms, to Paul EUBANKS and Rosetta (WANN) EUBANKS. She died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Orville Louis JOHNSON on July 7, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sherri Ruth and Bobby, and Pamela Lynette and Jim; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Keith and Sharon; six grandchildren; five sisters, Lola, Jane, Sue, Shirley, and Barbara; two brothers, H.J. And Buddy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth and Audrey; and one brother Amos.

Funeral services for Thelma Elizabeth JOHNSON, 87, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Green officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 13, 1916, in Mesquite, Texas, to Charlie Edmond Helms and Eula Mae (WICKSOM) HELMS. She died Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Ben B. JOHNSON Sr. on May 11, 1941, in Gallup, N.M. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters, Wanda And Gladys; two sons, Clyde Dwight And Ben B. Jr; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Graveside services for Nora Faye LAMPROE, 76, of Uniontown, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at he Bryant Cemetery near Cedarville, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in Uniontown. . Survivors include two daughters, Lela Faye and Dovie; four sons, Raymond B., Rallin John, Will James and Joe D.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Dorothy Dean; and two brothers, John D. and Les Vernon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Z. LAMPROE.

Funeral services for Thelma SCARBERRY, 70, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Bros. Shane Weaver and Ben Michaels officiating. Burial is in Vaughn Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born March 27, 1932, in Webbers Falls, to Albert and Frances (TEAGUE) GRAY. She died Monday, Fe b. 17, 2003, in Webbers Falls. She married Hugh SCARBERRY on Oct. 11, 1952, in Sunnyvale, Calif. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Byrle and Trish, and Bruce; one daughter, Becky; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Artie Mae; and two brothers, Stanley and Danny. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Preston GRAY, Pauline MEEDER, Delores RAY, Alberta WEAVER, Nellie HYSLOP and Aunt Donnie MEADOWS.

Graveside services for Joe Leon McDANIEL, 69, of Wister, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, with Rev. Jack Covey officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born July 18, 1933, in Poteau, to Thoams S. and Lucy (UNDERWOOD) McDANIEL. He died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Carol; one son, James Paul; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lena Delores and Jill; one brother, Tom; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Don, Jerry and Dean McDANIEL; one sister, Patricia Ann WOOTEN and one granddaughter.

Viola PECK, 94, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Friday, Feb. 14, 2003, in a local hospital. Burial of cremains will be at a later date in Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Preston PECK and Eliza (BYERS) PECK; two sisters, Sally B. BYRD and Oda Me NIMMO; four brothers, Ben PECK, Lafe PECK, David PECK and Faye PECK.

Funeral services for Connie Mack "Dick" WALES, 55, of Siloam Springs, Ark., formerly of Watts, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Wasson Memorial Chapel, with chaplain Cecil Lewis officiating. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Spring. He was born Aug. 25, 1947 in Siloam Springs, to Harold WALES and Faye (ADAMS) CONROW. He died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, in Springdale, Ark. He married Carole KIRSCHNER on March 14, 1974. Survivors include his wife, Carole WALES of the home; one daughter, Christi Dawn; his mother, Faye CONROW; two sisters, Judy and Sharon; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Jack Weaver WARDLOW, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Diana Hartman officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Stonewall, to Weaver WARDLOW and Lula Belle (HERION) WARDLOW. He died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Ruby McGARR in July 1939, in Ada. Survivors include his wife, Ruby WARDLOW of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Jim; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Erin, and Billy Jack and Trish; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Jim ADAMS, 54, of Muldrow, are being held at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Fields Cemetery in Porum, with Rev. Jerry Green officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct 28, 1948, in Tulsa, to Buster ADAMS and Dora Mae (POCKETT) ROTRAMEL. He died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Shelly, Tammy and Kimberly; four grandchildren; four sisters, Lavon, Cartha, Carlion and Janice; and one brother, Tim. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda ADAMS; and his parents.

Funeral services for John Loren BERRYMAN, 90, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Len Farley and Carl Page officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 16, 1912, in Sheleen County, Mo., to John William BERRYMAN and Lola Bell (HOLT) BERRYMAN. He died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Gladys Ruth UTTER on Jan 21, 1933, in Pittsburg, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Gladys BERRYMAN of the home; one daughter, Normalene; two sons, Gary Loren and Duane Allen; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Norma; and one brother, Glen.

Funeral services for Evatta (ALLMAN) BLACKWOOD, 54, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vian Trinity Free Holiness Church, with Revs. Leroy Watkins and Ralph Campbell officiating. Burial is in Haven of Rest Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept 9, 1948, in Sonora, Calif., to Orville Selmar ALLMAN and Oleta Victoria (DAVIS) ALLMAN. She died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in Vian. She married Teddy Lee BLACKWOOD on Jan. 1, 1966, in Riverbank, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Ted BLACKWOOD of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Victoria and Robert, and Karen and Michael; one daughter-in-law, Toni; four grandchildren; her mother, Oleta ALLMAN; one sister, Luellen Kay; and one brother, Michael L. She was preceded in death by one son, Richard Lee BLACKWOOD; and her father.

Funeral services for Lynn Marie BRADLEY, 86, of Fort Gibson, formerly of Marble City, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Marble City Baptist Church, with Rev. Charlie Shell officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct 30,1916, in Marble City, to William RAPE and Minnie (DOUGLAS) RAPE. She died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Kay and Paul, and Peggy; two sons, and daughters-in-law, Bill and Barbara, and Ronnie and Deborah; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank BRADLEY; four sisters, Cora HAMPTON, Ruby HENDERSON, Edmee HIXSON and Edna RAPE; eight brothers, Willis, George, Ross, Bill, Earnest, Watie, Silven and John E. RAPE; and one grandchild, Boyce BRADLEY.

Funeral services for Frank HUCKBAY, 76, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Gore, with Bishop Gary Andrews and Lynn Hubler Sr. officiating. Burial is in Stevenson Cemetery in Gum Springs, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born Jan 1, 1927, in Wagoner, to Elmer HUCKBAY and Alta Mae (TRAIL) HUCKBAY. He died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in Muskogee. He married Sinda STEVENSON on Dec 23, 1951, in Las Vegas. She preceded him in death on Jan 9, 1992. He married his second wife, Lydia Sue HANCOCK on April 4, 1994, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Sue HUCKBAY of the home; four daughters and three son-in-law, Pam and Rand, Donna and Randy, Janis and Rick, and Anna Mae; five sons and two daughters-in-law, Verlon and Joyce, Benjamin, Ken, Randy, and Rick and Rhonda; 38 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia; two brothers, Louis, and Bill; four step-daughters and step-sons-in-law, Inez and France, Sandra and Richard, Frances and Don, and Sally and Tony; and four step-sons and step-daughters-in-law, Wally and Bert, Tim and Paula, Mark and Paula, and Chris and Jackie.

Funeral services for James Robert MAINUS, 33, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Dale Wendlandt and Jim Goines officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug 31, 1969, in Tulsa, to Nolan MAINUS and Evelyn (STOGSDILL) MAINUS. He died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2003, in Barstow, Calif. Survivors include his parents, Nolan and Evelyn MAINUS; one sister and brother-in-law, Amy and Doug, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends, including his ex-wife of 12 years, Diana (POLLARD) MAINUS. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelby Miracle Renee MAINUS in 1996.

Funeral services for Larah Estella Poss MALONE, 90, of Sallisaw, will be held at the Akins Assembly of God Church, northeast of Sallisaw, with Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Randy Walker officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agents Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 23, 1912, in Ada, to James Franklin WALKER and Myrtle (NEELEY) WALKER. She died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Adler MALONE on July 18, 1988, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on Sept 28, 2000. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Lois and Lloyd, and Myrna; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Violet; and one brother, Jack. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Clifton; one grandson; one great-grandson; one great-great-grandson; two sisters; and three brother.

Funeral services for Monte Dale TURLEY, 40, of Checotah, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with Pastor Chuck Hicks officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born Feb. 13, 1963, to Edwin TURLEY and Helen (HICKMAN) TURLEY. He died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003, in Huntsville, Ark. He married Linda GALATIAN on Aug. 2, 1993, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Linda TURLEY of the home; one son Kile Dale; three brothers, Mike, Mark and Kris; his mother, Helen ORMAN; his father and step-mother, Edwin "Boog" and Dena TURLEY ; two step-daughter, Lisa and Tammy; and two step-grandchildren, Chelsea and Abby.

Graveside services for Marie CHILES, 88, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003, in Arkoma. Survivors include her husband, T.J. CHILES of the home; one son, Gary Lynn; two grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Rosalyn.

Funeral services for Margie HUTCHENS, 98, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Bro. Royce Martin officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 15, 1904, in Jerusalem, Ark. to Henry Stanton SPEARS and Elizabeth Florrie (JONES) SPEARS. She died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, in Vian. She married Charles Howard "Charley" HUTCHENS in 1941, in Poteau. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1958. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles Kenneth and Yolanda; one grandson; two sisters, Mayme "Dink", and Chloe Mae; two step-daughters, Bernice and Audrey; and three step-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two step-daughters, Mable JACKSON and Pauline HEMBROFF.

Funeral services for Holden Russell REAMY, 3, were held Wednesday, at the Church of the Lake, under the direction of Turner Funeral Home Chapel of Langley. He was born Nov 5, 1999, to Greg and Kelli (REAMY) HOLT. He died on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003. Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Hayden, Gared and Hunter; grandparents, Lynn and Sharon ASHFORD, Jack REAMY, Buddy HOLT and Alton and Callie BARNES; great-grandmothers, Elsie REAMY and Velma LINDLEY; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

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