February 2004

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Funeral services for Edward "Ed" BROWN, Sr., 58, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Way of the Cross Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Jerry Copeland and Vance Mooney officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 20, 1945, in Sallisaw, to Cleo BROWN and Elsie Marie (SMITH) BROWN. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married JoAnn CLARK BROWN on April 26, 1968, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn BROWN of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie Jr. and Tina; five grandchildren; two sisters, Ellen and Alta; two brothers, Floyd and Jack; and several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for George James CALLIE, 60, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. James Wisdom and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 7, 1943 in Vian, to James CALLIE and Farnie YOUNG. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Gloria (ANDERSON) CALLIE of the home; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Karen and Jason; Teresa, Cheryl and Maranda, and Karla and Michael; four sons, Lloyd; Joe, Bob, and Jason; one sister, Alice; one brother, Joe; twenty-six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Joe and Ida SEQUICHIE and Johnny "Dob" SEQUICHIE.

Funeral services for Truman E. SMITH, 54, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 30, 1949, east of Sallisaw, to Andrew Jackson SMITH and Hazel C. (TOUNZEN) SMITH. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Barbara Jean JAMES on July 19, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Barbara SMITH of the home; one son, Brandon; two grandchildren; one step-daughter, Shari; one step-son, Christopher; five sisters, Juanita, Gracie, Shirley, Hazel and Georgia Ann; five brothers, Bert, Robert, Don , Buster, and E.W.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.

Graveside services for Derek Allen TOLER, 36, of Carrollton, Ga., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mitchell Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Leroy Reid and Curtis Bias officiating Burial will be under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 31, 1967, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Thomas TOLER and Marilyn (HICKS) TOLER. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, in Carrollton. Survivors include his wife, Connie (FIDDLER) TOLER of the home; one step-daughter, Nicole; one step-son, Christopher; his parents, Thomas and Marilyn TOLER; one sister, Tonya; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Frances Marie WALKER CARO, 60, of Paris, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Roller Chapel in Paris, with burial at Ware's Chapel Cemetery in Dublin, Ark., under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. She was born on July 19, 1943, to Delbert and Vitah WALKER. She died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. CARO was survived by her husband, Robert CARO of Paris; two daughters, Laura and Kelly V.; three grandchildren; one sister, Ann; four brothers, David, Richard, Herbert and John T.

Funeral services for Tom Neal DYER, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born May 14, 1937, in Orange, Calif., to Neal DYER and Susie WATTS DYER. He died on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Tonya; one son, Tommy; five grandchildren; his mother; three brothers, Jay, Brad and Joe; one sister, Sandra; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Walter W. FLOYD, 91, of Akins community northeast of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Akins Baptist Church northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 11, 1912, in Calhoun, Ga., to John Buman FLOYD and Gussie STEPHENS. He died on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Esther Marie BARRETT on Sept. 21, 1963, in Stilwell. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 2004. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Jeanette; one son, Ronald Dale; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Clifford HOPKINS, 86, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Independence Freewill Baptist Church, with burial in Hall Cemetery near Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He was born on Sept. 21, 1917, to Andy Hopkins and Minnie (PANNELL) HOPKINS. He died on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Norane, Margaret, Marie and Nancy; two sons, Robert and Jack; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Cleta, Florence and Tressie; one brother, Ray. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna HOPKINS; and his parents.

Graveside services for Richard Howard MASSEY, 45, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Roland City Cemetery, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born Aug. 25, 1958, in Dexter, Mo., to Ray MASSEY and Mildred Darlene RANNER. He died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Patricia Mae COPELAND on Feb. 14, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Patricia MASSEY of the home; two sons, Joe and Ricky; four daughters, Melissa Joy, April, Sarah and Kayle; five step-sons, Kenneth, Jeremy, Joshua, Jonathon and William; two step-daughters, Jessica and Angela; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Amanda Kay MASSEY.

Funeral services for Hazel Mae PHILLIPS, 68, of Vian, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Cornerstone Tabernacle Church in Gore, with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 27, 1935, in Kansas City, Kan., to Vern HAGER and Madge (WILES) HAGER. She died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, in Gore. She married J.D. "Babe" PHILLIPS on Dec. 19, 1960, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Connie; two sons, Tommy and Michael; seven grandchildren and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Delta SHARP, 90, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Elder Ervin Craven officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born April 10, 1913, in Long community, to Prior David and Nellie (WHITESIDE) DAVID. She died on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Clifford Lefay SHARP in Dec. 1928, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death in Sept. 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Maxine L. and Geneva; six sons, Lonnie T., Virgil H., Tommy Ray, Billy Joe, David Eugene and Jerry Don; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; two half sisters, Vicki and Dena; and one half brother, J.R.

Funeral services for W. Ted TABOR, 85, of Liberty community, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Andy O'Neal and Ed O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on March 5, 1918, in Liberty, to John Henry TABOR and Lora BRAZZELL TABOR. He died on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in Roland. He married Wilma Lee "Nicy" JEREMIAH on Dec. 1, 1938, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Nicy TABOR of the home; two daughters, Linda and Judy; one son, Joel Bradley; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Myrtle.

Funeral services for J.T. WARREN, 78, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Bill Johnston officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on March 27, 1925, in Vian, to Peter Joshua WARREN and Ola Francis (MUNCY) WARREN. He died on Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in Gore. Survivors include five daughters, Debbie, Karen, Ruby, Dottie and Della; two sons, James and Fred; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mary, Helen, Kathryn, Doris, Cora and Berlie; two brothers, Lewis and Hoover; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Wallace; and five sisters, Vera MILLS, Thelma BENNETT, Mandy JORDAN, Margaret PLUNKETT and Edna JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Angela Faye BRIDGES, 32, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Assembly of God Church northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 24, 1971, in Little Rock, Ark., to Danny BRIDGES and Brenda WALTERMIRE. She died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Candy and Shelley; two brothers, Kim and his wife Carolyn and Michael; her mother, Brenda WALTERMIRE; her aunt and uncle, Sarah and Jerry HARPER; her grandmother, Charleen MEREDITH; and her fiancée Brandon ROSIN. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Thomas L. COOK, 79, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Old Cache Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 18, 1924, in Bokoshe, to Arthur COOK and Vesta Hattie PRIDMORE. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Ann and Donna Lee; three grandchildren; one niece; and friends including close friends, John and Pauline. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Ocia Ora ISOM, Beulah Lula HARDT and Bonnie BELL; and three brothers, Leonard Lindsay COOK, Elbert Lewis COOK and Edwin Vance COOK..

Funeral services for Wanda Sue HANES, 65, of Sugarloaf Lake, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark., with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery in Midland, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. She died on Monday, February 2, 2004, in her home. Survivors include her husband, William C. HANES of the home; five daughters, Teresa, Vonda, Genene, Gina and Shelly; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Billie; and one brother, Jerry.

Funeral services for Wilburn Charles "Shorty" NANCE, 70, of Marble City are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Belfonte Baptist Church in Belfonte community, with Rev. Rickey Osborne officiating. Burial is in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 24, 1933, in Lookeba, to Wilson NANCE and Blance Edna CARTER. He died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Elsie, Angela and her husband Milton, and Amy and her husband Larry Trent, and Abby; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Geraldine and her husband Ted; four nephews; and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley NANCE; one brother, Douglas NANCE; and two sisters, Mildred May FREESTONE and Lucille SCOTT RAMSEY.

Funeral services for Artalee F. BROWN, 81, of Burkburnett, Texas, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Owens & Brumley Chapel in Burkburnett, with Revs. Randy Newkirk and Doug Brown officiating. Burial is in Burkburnett Cemetery, under the direction of Owens & Brumley Funeral Home of Burkburnett. She was born on July 20, 1922, in Sallisaw, to Roscoe and Bessie COX. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, in San Antonio, Texas. She married Page E. BROWN in Oakland, Calif. He preceded her in death on April 29, 2002. Survivors include one daughter, Jan and her husband John; one son, Len and his wife Dianne; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanda and her husband Sal, and several nieces, nephews and several friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth COX; and her parents.

Funeral services for George M. CONRAD, 72, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Sheila Jones officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 24, 1931, in Blessing, Texas, to George CONRAD and Linetta O'NEAL. He died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Juanita (HEFNER) CONRAD of the home; one daughter, Sherry and her husband Russell; two sons, Michael and Chris; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters; three sisters, Nettie, Sue and Jacki; and two brothers, Herbert Lee and Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Edward BOGAN and two sisters, Retha REPLOGLE and Floyetta MEANS.

Funeral services for David Lee CROSSLIN, 81, of Sapulpa, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Green Hill Funeral Home, with burial in Green Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Green Hill Funeral Home of Sapulpa. He was born in Gans, to Ida and Sam CROSSLIN. He died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Ophelia CROSSLIN; three daughters and one son-in-law, Saundra, Carmon and Janice and her husband Ron; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Gertrude and her husband Roy; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Teresa CARLTON; and one son-in-law, Glenn CARTLTON.

Funeral services for Michael "Doc" FERGUSON, 35, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday Feb. 4, 2004 at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Ron Butler officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born Jan. 1, 1969, in Denver City, Texas, to Harold and Barbara (MARTIN) FERGUSON. He died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Muskogee Regional Medical Center. He married Georgiana HOLSENBECK on Oct. 1, 1996, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Georgiana FERGUSON of the home; two sons, Justin Michael and Victor Lane; his mother and step father, Barbara and Dale WOODS; his father and step-mother, Harold and Linda FERGUSON; his grandmother, Mary MARTIN; one brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Pam; one sister and brother-in-law, Dawn and Shane; two step-brothers, Vic and Charles and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ora Mae HINKLE, 91, of Gore, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Millsap Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial will be in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on July 2, 1912, in Whitefield, to John F. and Maudie Lee (HATRIDGE) COVINGTON. She died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Gore. She married Levi HINKLE on Sept. 28, 1930, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include her husband of the home; her children, Maxine, Johnny, Don and his wife Alma, Wanda and her husband Al, Mary and her husband Larry; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jimmy Earl HOLCOMB, 69, of Stigler, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with Rev. Rick MeElyea officiating. Burial was in Garland Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on Aug. 20, 1934, in Booneville, Ark., to Hack and Grethel HOUSTON. He died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Glenda Darlene NORRIS HOLCOMB of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and her husband Bill, and Kim and her husband Pat; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and his wife Patricia, and Bobby and his wife Lana; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and her husband Mark, and Doris and her husband Floyd.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Bobby and his wife Helen, and George and his wife Judy, and Dan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Cyrus Martin JOHNSON, 23, of Tahlequah, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Round Mountain Church west of Vian, with Rev. Rick Allison officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 4, 1980, in Muskogee, to Lawrence B. JOHNSON and Tina R. (WORLEY) SMITH. He died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, in Wagoner. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Tina (WORLEY) and Jason SMITH; his father and step-mother, Lawrence and Sheila JOHNSON; paternal grandmother, Helen JOHNSON; maternal grandfather, James WORLEY, maternal great-grandmother, Bertha WORLEY; one half-sister, Lacey; six half-brothers, Jared, Blake, Jeremiah, Jacob, Jonah and Joshua; and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral services for George O. LEDFORD, 78, of Arkoma, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Ark., with full military honors, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, in his home. Survivors include his wife Lea LEDFORD of the home; two daughters, Violet Sue and Deborah Kay; one son, Stanley Nelson; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley and Velma; and four brothers, Henry and Harold, Charlie and Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olive LEDFORD.

Funeral services for Bill McGEHEE, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Don Hall, Ferrell McGehee and Bill Fricks officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on May 20, 1932, in Hanson community in Sequoyah County, to Lee McGEHEE and Viola TORBITT McGEHEE. He died on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Billy Ronald and Millie; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Elane and James, and Mary Denise and Kendall; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, Stacy and James; two step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eva and Winnie; one brother, Jack; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Gay, Sherman and Jesse Dale McGEHEE; and one sister, Betty MIDDLETON.

Memorial services for Clyde Andrew MORRIS, 45, of Alpine, Calif., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on Feb. 8, 1958, in Lynwood, Ark. He died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, in San Deigo, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Lucy MORRIS of Alpine; two daughters, Kelly and Amilynn; his mother, Beverly; his father and step mother, Tommie and his wife Willene; two sisters, Myrtle and Eva; two brothers, Tommie Wayne and Bradley; one step-daughter, Ashley; one step-sister, Patricia; four step-brothers, David, Wayne, Bobby and Billy.

Graveside services for Barbara Jean NAVE, 53, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Highland Cemetery in Ozark, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born on Nov. 3, 1950, in Memphis, Tenn. She died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Tanya, Kathy, Jennifer and Summer; four sons, Pete, Larry, Timothy and Mike; 11 grandchildren; one sister, Joann; and two brothers, Larry Keith and Gary

Funeral services for Gerald POINDEXTER, 76, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Bo Marley officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 17, 1927, in Sallisaw, to Jim POINDEXTER and Pearl WORLEY. He died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Lavone DILLARD POINDEXTER of the home; one daughter, Lana; four sons, Terry and his wife Denise, Jim and his wife Loretta, Rick and his wife Tonya and Tracy and his wife Tara; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maggie and Wilma; and one brother, Ben. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Andy, Raymond, William and Tom POINDEXTER; four sisters, Eva PEWITT, Eller BARNES, Vergie KILMER and Ruth TOWNSEND.

Funeral services for Charles Franklin RELEFORD, 65, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Shady Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Daniel Clayton, Pastor, Elder Steve Shepherd, Eulogist officiating. Burial was in Redland Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Dec. 14, 1938, in Redland, to Ocie RELEFORD and Emma Lee RELEFORD. He died on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, in Roland. Survivors include one son, Charles; two sisters, Maxine and Barbara; five brothers, Ocie, James, Sammy, Roy and Michael.

Funeral services for Edwin Gail ROBERTSON, 74, of Lawton, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Victory Baptist Church, with burial in Mt. View "Glendale" in Howe, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener, with full military rites. He died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, in Lawton. Survivors include four daughters, Elizabeth and her husband Joe, Cynthia and her husband Jay, Melody and her husband Jess, and Donna and her husband Aaron; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Edwin, Steven and his wife Sue, and Ronald and his wife Kathy ; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen ROBERTSON.

Funeral services for Brittaney Ashley VARNELL, 16, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Abundant Life Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. John Parish and Fred Oates officiating. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 7, 1987, in Muskogee, to Johnny Ray VARNELL and Sinda Leeann GOAD VARNELL. She died on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Stilwell. Survivors include her parents of the home; one sister, Courtany; one brother, Derek; and her paternal grandmother, Wanda VARNELL.

Funeral services for Calvin Levi VAUGHN, 18, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the New Hope Baptist Church northeast of Sallisaw with the Revs. Floyd Kester and Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 27, 1985, in Stilwell. He died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, in Stilwell. Survivors include his parents, Willis and Judy VAUGHN; one brother, Ricky; two sisters, Amanda and Alisha; two half-sisters, Jennifer and Candace; his paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Rodney and Melva WHINSPER; his maternal grandparents, Noble and Betty HADDOX. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Calvin Lee Vaughn, in 1971.

Funeral services for Gladys HARVELL WALLACE, 89, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Phil Talley officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on July 24, 1914, in Muldrow, to Short HARVELL and Pearl Rose HARVELL. She died on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Ewing; 16 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 33 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sons; and one brother.

Wake services for Phillip Dale GRAY, 58, of Vian, were held at 7 p.m., Friday. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday. Both held at the Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home, Westwood Chapel, in Tulsa. Burial is in Holdenville Cemetery in Holdenville, under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home, Westwood Chapel, of Tulsa. He was born on Nov. 9, 1945, in Tulsa. He died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Yvonee; one son, Phillip Jr.; five grandchildren; his mother, Allene CRINER; two sisters, Janette and Janelle; and two brothers, Robert Jr. and Ralph.

Funeral services for David Russell ROZZELL, 60, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Broken Bow, with Rev. LaRoi Woods officiating. Burial was in the Hochatown Cemetery, under the direction of Brumley Funeral Home of Broken Bow. He was born on July 26, 1943, in Hinton, to Edward Russell and Dorothy DOUGHTY ROZZELL. He died on Monday, Feb. 9, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Anne; one aunt, Alva; three cousins; and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Michael ROZZELL.

Funeral services for Herbert WANN, 77, of Keota, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Star Baptist Church in Keota, with Rev. Rick McClaskey officiating. Burial is in Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on July 7, 1926, in Muldrow, to Charlie and Janie FLANAGON WANN. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth of the home; one daughter, Ruby "Gwen"; two sons, Joe and Gary; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Roberta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Donald WANN.

Graveside services for Jack A.J. CARSON, 83, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy and Rachel; two brothers, Orville and Esco.

Private family services for Hurshel MOSS, 81, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of Laurel, Miss., were held under the direction of Caruth-Hale Funeral Home of Hot Springs. He was born May 5, 1922, in Laurel, to Monroe and Nancy MOSS. He died Monday, Feb. 16, 2004. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Beulah Ann "Doily" McEACHERN MOSS; one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Marsha; two daughter and sons-in-law, Pamla and Bryce and Debra and Bud; seven grandchildren; one sister, Winnie Lou and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Billy MOSS and two sisters, Jewel JOHNSON and Sunnie PERRY. .

Funeral services for Ashley LeeAnn BATEMAN, 6, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Darrell Yeager officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 19, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark., to David BATEMAN and Rhonda (GOINES) BATEMAN. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her parents of Sallisaw; one sister, Brandy Dawn; one brother, Jacob Carl; her aunts and uncles, Teresa and Jason, and Bryan and Natlie, and Robert and Ralph; her grandparents, David BATEMAN Sr. and Laveta BATEMAN, Dina HOWE and Larry GOINES; and great-grandparents, Deloris NELMS, Ed GOINES and Ralph and Alberta GILBERT.

Funeral services for B. JACKSON, 99, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery Gazebo in Vian, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 19, 1904, in Sycamore, Sequoyah County Indian Territory, to Jim JACKSON and Clara (SANDERS) JACKSON. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, in Vian. He married Kella YOUNG on Feb. 8, 1924, in Blackgum. The couple celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on Feb. 8, 2004. Survivors include his wife of 80 years, Kella YOUNG JACKSON of the home; one son, Carlton; two daughters, Joanne and Louise; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Sam "Sambo" SCARBOROUGH, 94, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vian School Auditorium, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 12, 1910, in Indian Territory, to Samuel SCARBOROUGH and Narcissa VANN. He died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Nellie, Florene and Rosie and her husband Charles, and Maxine and her husband Don; one son, Sam III; 38 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eunice DREW SCARBOROUGH; one daughter, Inez FOLSOM; two sons, Chester SCARBOROUGH and Robert SCARBOROUGH; five brothers; and one sister.

Funeral services for Larry Allen "Punk" WILSON SR., 59, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Muldrow, with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 13, 1944, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Aught WILSON and Faye BOYD WILSON. He died on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Lauri Ann and Faye; two sons, Allen and Larry Allen JR.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Maudie Bell and Janice; one brother, Joe. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan V. McLEMORE WILSON on May 17, 2002; and one brother, Raymond Lee WILSON.

Funeral services for Barbara WOODWORTH, 60, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. She died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include five daughters, Rhonda, Anna, Barbara, Kimberly and Sherry; two sons, Danny and Darrell; 29 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lola, Shirley, Betty and Sue; and two brothers, Bud and H.J.

Graveside services for Dorothy N. BARNES, 86, of Webbers Falls are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Jack Blackwell officiating. Services are under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BARNES was born on April 15, 1917, in Webbers Falls to Abe and Lizzie (LEE) BLACKWELL. She died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, at Countryside Estates in Warner. She married Roy E. Barnes on Aug. 27, 1948. Survivors include one son, Roy and his wife, Kim; three daughters, Dorothy and her husband, Tony, Judy and Debbera; one sister, Alice; three brothers, Bud, Ford and Tom; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Ted and John BLACKWELL, and one sister, Hazel SMITH.

Funeral services for Marion Lee BARNES, 75, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, and under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born March 13, 1928, in Mountain View to Ben BARNES and Tillie Lindsey BARNES. He died on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Illa BRUTON on July 16, 1954, in Guymon. Survivors include his wife, Illa BRUTON BARNES of the home; one daughter, Kim; two sons, Jackie Leon and Mark; seven grandchildren; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Teddy BLAND, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on Feb. 23, 1933, in Dewitt, Ark. He died on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in his home. Survivors include two daughters, Mary and Tammie; two sons, Theodore and Timothy; five grandchildren; one sister, Sophelia; four brothers, Leon, Harrison, Everett and Ed; two half- sisters, Lottie and Georgie.

Funeral services for Jordan Taylor BREEDLOVE, 3, of Roland are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Kemp C. Holden Jr. officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on May 22, 2000, to Amos Michael Charles BREEDLOVE and Andrea D. (GLEASON) GAGLIANO. She died Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her mother and step-father Sean GAGLIANO; her father; paternal grandmother, Cathy GILLOOLEY; paternal grandfather, Kenneth Lee BREEDLOVE; paternal great-grandfather, Charles GOINES; paternal great-grandmother, Jean GOINS; maternal grandmother, Michelle HENDRICKS; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles WHEELER; aunts and uncle, Tabatha and Ashley, and Nicole and Daniel; one cousin, Chandler; paternal step-grandfather, Michael GILLOOLEY; paternal step-grandmother, Terri BREEDLOVE; and maternal step-grandfather, Carl HENDRICKS.

Funeral services for Geneva L. CORBIT, 89, of Vian, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Lane Spiller officiating. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 13, 1914, in Sallisaw to Jacob COLE and Dora WOOD. She died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and Bill; one son, Dewayne and his wife, Grace; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Ethel Elaine GREGORY, 52, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roland City Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Reese officiating, and under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born on Sept. 20, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Robert Gene DYE and Ethel Maggie KATES. She died on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, in Fort Smith. She married Calvin Eugene GREGORY SR. in 1968 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband; four daughters, Correnia Gale, Peggy Lynn, Amanda Ann and Jennifer Elaine; two sons, Calvin Eugene JR. and Joe Wilson; 10 grandchildren; her mother; one sister, Connie; and three brothers, Robert, Kenny and Don.

Funeral services for Ethel Mae HARMON, 80, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark., with the Rev. Ken Gibson officiating. Burial was in Lowes Creek Cemetery north of Branch, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary Inc. of Charleston. She was born on July 18, 1923, in Cecil, Ark., to Marion and Lucy (CODINGTON) WINES. She died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruby. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ira SPAIN and Emmett HARMON; one son, J.W. SPAIN and one daughter, Helen JONES.

Graveside services for Dortha O. HOUSER, 91, of Muskogee since 1968, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Maple Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home of Muskogee.She was born on Dec. 6, 1912, in Booneville, Ark., to David and Mary (HIGGINS) STANFORD. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Scottie and Beverly, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Scott HOUSER, in 1957; one son, Quinn Edward HOUSER; one sister, Luna Kathleen SEABORN; and one brother, A.E. STANFORD.

Funeral services for Ruby Lou McCOY, 77, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Notchietown Baptist Church in Gore with the Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial was in McCoy Family Cemetery in Gore under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 17, 1926, in Sandy, Texas, to John Richard Burk and Katy Lou (SHEPARD) BURK. Mrs. McCoy married James Earon McCOY on Dec. 19, 1945, in Seminole. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, James "Junior"; one daughter, Linda; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Johnnie B., Jessie Lee and Maudie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Frances MIDGLEY, 81, of Wister were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, with Richard Cress officiating. Burial was in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Feb. 9, 1923, in Poteau. She died on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, in the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, William MIDGLEY of Wister; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lottie and Ed and Ellouise and Glen; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Gale; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lula and Margie; one brother, Walter Jr.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Della QUALLS; and two sisters, Rosie CASEY and Ella FORD.

Funeral services for Bud MOSBY, 70, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Larry Don Marley and Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 5, 1933, in the Brushy community to Joseph MOSBY and Dorothy (BALL) MOSBY. He died on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Betty L. WALTERS on April 11, 1956, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons and daughters, Ricky, Evelyn Jo, Karen Delilah, Sheila Lee and Stephen Richard, Denvil Gene, Tony Curtis and Donna Ann; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joe and Sherell; and three sisters, Sue, Alma and Fran.

Graveside services for Wayne NICHOLSON, 66, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating, and under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 2, 1937, in Greenville, S.C., to John David NICHOLSON and Ora Lee (McCALL) NICHOLSON. He died on Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Mary Etta LEE on May 28, 1965, in South Gate, Calif. She preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 1998. Survivors include one daughter, Dawne DeAnne; two sons, Barry Todd and Rick Wayne; seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Eldon OXFORD, 71, of Moffett were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on March 13, 1932, in the Brent community, to Rank Newell OXFORD and Della SMITH OXFORD. He died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Betty Jean MONTGOMERY on July 7, 1953, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean OXFORD; two daughters and one son-in-law, Phyllis and Donna and Gary; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six sisters, Lorene, Jewel, and Florene, Mary Ann, Nadine and Charlene; and one brother, Junior. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Novella MORSE.

Funeral services for Robert Leon "R.L." TRAMMELL, 60, of Blackgum are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church north of Vian, with the Revs. Dewayne Davis and Chris Armer officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born March 30, 1943, in Gardner, Kan., to Walter TRAMMELL and Anna FOWLER TRAMMELL. He died on Monday, Feb. 23, 2004, in Vian. He married Betty RAY on June 13, 1960. Survivors include his wife, Betty TRAMMELL of the home; three daughters, Linda, Patricia and Sandra; one adopted son, Roy JR.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Zella and Cora Mae ; one brother, Russell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ivan and Ed TRAMMELL.

Funeral services for Dale Hays WILMOT, 47, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mary Margaret WILMOT of the home; one daughter, Mary Jo; his mother, Betty HARVEY and step-father Glen HARVEY; two brothers, David and Dennis; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Donald Edwin CRANFIELD, 68, of Heavener were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Heavener Memorial Park under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Oct. 2, 1935, in Heavener to Lee and Tressie (VICTOR) CRANFIELD. He died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in Heavener. Survivors include his wife, Barbara CRANFIELD of the home; one son, Andy; two daughters, Mary and Donna; five grandchildren; two brothers, Olen and Ronald; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Cleo and Chester CRANFIELD and one sister, Alene HARRISON.

Memorial services for Kay DONALDSON, 54, of Seminole are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Church of Christ at Little with Rusty Dawson officiating, under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole. She was born on Aug. 14, 1949, in Seminole, to Lloyd J. LEMMINGS and Mary (DREWERY) SMITH. She died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, in Seminole Medical Center. She married Carr Paul DONALDSON on Aug. 11, 1971 in Seminole. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2001. Survivors include her father; her mother; one son, Jason. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents.

Funeral services for Shirley J. GRIFFIN, 56, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 12, 1947, in Muldrow, to Willie JACKSON and Clara PENDERGRASS. She died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Wayne GRIFFIN of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Diana and Malinda and her husband James; two sons, Gerald and Scotty; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Phyllis and Connie; two brothers, J.C. and Glen. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Patricia Ann, Doris Ilean, Lucille and Colleen; four brothers, Floyd, Louis, Hershel and Kenneth James.

Graveside services for Orie Warren OARD, 82, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Braman, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Braman Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Rick of First United Methodist Church in Wichita officiating, under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Blackwell. He was born on May 21, 1921, in Braman, to Clarence and Gertrude (SILVER) OARD. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in Via Christi St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita. He married Dorothy Evelyn CONRAD on June 30, 1942, in San Francisco, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy OARD of Wichita; one daughter, Karen; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and his wife Jean; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Garnet; three brothers, Bill, Gerald and Clarence; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Evelyn and Irene.

Funeral services for Ray PITTMAN, 79, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born on April 11, 1924, in Coalgate, to Paul Wylie PITTMAN and Ruth (STANDRIDGE) PITTMAN. He died on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in Roland. Mr. Pittman was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp, and served during World War II. He was welder for 28 years and recently retired as a maintenance worker for Roland Schools. He enjoyed gardening. He married Novella Laverne JEREMIAH on July 12, 1952. Survivors include his wife Novella PITTMAN of the home; one daughter, Sharon DANIEL of Roland; one son, Dewayne PITTMAN of Fort Smith, Ark.; one granddaughter, Crystal EMBERTON; one great-grandson, Daryl Blake STUART; one brother, Bob PITTMAN of Roland; his step-mother, Inez PITTMAN of Coalgate; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Paul EMBERTON and one sister, Phyllis KING.

Funeral services for Floyd D. PITTS, 87, of Fayetteville are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at First Christian Church 220 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville. Burial is in Combs Chapel Cemetery in Fayetteville, under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home Inc. of Prairie Grove, Ark. He was born on March 10, 1916, in Stilwell, to Charles William PITTS and Nora Eleanor WEST. He died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in his home. He married Carmyn Gem MARROW on July 6, 1945, in Rogers. Survivors include his wife, Carmyn PITTS of the home; three daughters, Denele, Lisa and Peri; two sons, Thomas and Samuel ; 11 grandchildren; one sister, Verna; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Noah and Harvey; and one sister, Opal.

Graveside services for Wanda Ruth RACKLEY, 78, of Warner, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Warner Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on July 31, 1925, in Mulberry, Ark., to Jeff Davis and Amanda Adell (BALDRIDGE) HUGGINS. She died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, in Muskogee. She married Troy F. RACKLEY in Dyer, Ark., on Aug. 24, 1940. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Bob and his wife Jeanne and Wayne; one daughter and son-in-law, Lea and her husband Russell; one son-in-law, Walter; 10 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Bea. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kitty MOCK; her parents; three brothers and two sisters.

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