February 2005

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Ronald E. "Ron" BARKER, 66, died on Jan. 30, 2005, at Western Plains Regional Medical Center, Dodge City, Kan. He was born on Nov. 3, 1938, in Gentry, Ark., to Mervin E. and Opal (BRANNON) BARKER. A private family service will take place at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Kitch-Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal, Kan. Mr. BARKER married Ann JOHNSON on Aug. 19, 1964, in Clayton, N.M. Survivors include his wife, Ann BARKER; one daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and husband Mike; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Bob Del CLARK, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Grand Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with burial in Oak Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. CLARK died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005 at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sandy; two sons, Stan and his wife Mendy, and Ken and his wife Christy; six grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Raymond Paul COWETT, 49, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Round Mountain Church near Vian, with Dale Cowett and the Rev. Jim Heath officiating. Burial is in Round Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on May 28, 1955, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Billy Raydale COWETT and Molly Sue (POWELL) COWETT. He died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Maysville. Survivors include his mother; his father and step-mother, Bill and Nancy COWETT; six brothers and four sisters-in-law, Randy and his wife Denise, Ronald and his wife Pat, Dale and his wife Lora, Rodney and his wife Paula, and Billy Jr. and Gayther; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Teresa and her husband Keith, Maggie, Sarah and her husband Darin, and Rebecca and her husband John; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Burial services for Vera L. GRAY, 87, of Gans are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005 in Altus Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Sallisaw. She was born on July 5, 1917, in Altus, to Joseph Henry McKENZIE and Dola TALBOT. She died on Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, in Gans. Survivors include three sons, John Mac, Larry and Dusty Lynn; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one sister, Jewell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends She was preceded in death by two husbands, Osbon Ennis "O.E." CRIBBS and Marvin GRAY.

Funeral services for Dorothy FIELDS HEFLEY, 71, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Gore United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Mark Howard and Bill Buttram officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born on Sept. 30, 1933, in Claremore, to Kiowa A. 'Gawski' FIELDS and Augie Pearl (REED) FIELDS. She died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Gore. She married Frank M. "Boo" HEFLEY on Jan. 4, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Donna and Debbie and her husband Keith; four grandchildren, Dr. B.J. and his wife Dr. Misty, Matt and his wife Jennifer, Elizabeth and Tom; one sister, Mary; five nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty CARTER.

Funeral services for Monroe McAFEE, 69, of Moffett were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Full Gospel Church in Moffett, with the Rev. Wayne Hall officiating. Burial was in Roland Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 13, 1935, in Paw Paw, to John Wesley McAFEE and Ida BELL. He died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three sons, Duane and his wife Celly, Roger and fiance Gena, and Wesley and his wife Tammy; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Flossy and E.J.; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. McAFEE was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Ann McAFEE.

Billie Louis PARKER, 36, of Fort Smith, Ark. died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005 in his home. Arrangements were under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. PARKER is survived by two aunts who were like mother's to him, Deanna and Judy; two sisters, Erin and Shawn; one brother, Louis; brother-in-law, George; several nieces and nephews and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald and Sherry FAULKNER; two sisters, Kelli MILLER and Shannon STALIS; and his companion, Jeffrey DAVIS.

Funeral services for Bob SHARP, 78, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Gans were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Gans Bible Church, with the Rev. Thomas Still and Sonny Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 13, 1926, in Collin County, Texas, to Oscar SHARP and Nora Mae (CATO) SHARP. He died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Edna Mae BROYLES on April 19, 1979, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Edna SHARP of Gans; two daughters, Ladonna and Donna; three sons, Herbert, Larry and Russell; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother-in-law, Pearl BROYLES; one half-brother, Richard; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Charles A. WELCH, 86, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Terry Hall officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 13, 1918, in Sallisaw, to Joe Marion WELCH and Ethel Florence LACKEY. He died on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Avanel (HALL) WELCH of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jeree and John; one son, Charles "C.A."; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one brother, Joe and Lorelei. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Helen MARTIN and Dorothy BREEDLOVE.

Funeral services for Arla L. GABBARD, 78, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 9, 1926 in Paris, Ark. to George W. GABBARD and Daisy Mae (HOOPER) GABBARD. He died on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Madge BEALL GABBARD on Feb. 7, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Madge of the home; two daughters, Jeanne and Cassandra; one son and daughter in law, Michael and Glenda; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Avie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and by one son, Patrick Arla GABBARD.

Memorial services for Kevin Dale GILBERT, 46, of Tulsa, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home's Westwood Chapel in Tulsa, with Zane Yancy officiating, under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home of Tulsa. He was born on Dec. 13, 1958, in Tulsa. He died on Feb. 2, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth ANDREWS of the home; his mother, Verna BROWN; four step-daughters, Christina, Amber, Moria and Rebecca; one granddaughter; one brother, Kraig; two sisters, Kelly and Kerri and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ewell Hershel HARDIN, 97, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Muldrow Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one sister, Juanita; one brother, T.J.; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby HARDIN; and one son, Paul HARDIN.

Funeral services for Ruby A. JOHNSON, 75, of Stilwell, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hart Memorial Chapel in Stilwell, with John Cleveland Flute officiating. Burial was in Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. She was born on Feb. 26, 1929, in Marble City, to Grover Cleveland "J.C" ROBERTSON and Lizzie WALLACE. She died on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, in Stilwell. Survivors include one son, Kenneth and his wife Midge; one daughter, Kathy; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lorene; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Joe Samuel DANDRIDGE and Jack JOHNSON; one daughter, Imogene DANDRIDGE; four brothers, Roy, Eli, Edgar and Levi ROHNSON and one sister, Louise CUPP.

Funeral services for Peggy Sue LUTZ, 62, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She was born on Aug. 12, 1942, in Stilwell. She died on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, in her home. Survivors include her husband, William LUTZ of Fort Smith; one daughter, Wanda; three sons, Mark, David, and George; her mother, Mary GLASS; two sisters, Ella Mae and Florene; two brothers, Jimmy and Mike.

Funeral services for Vernon J. REA, 72, of Sallisaw, formerly of Poteau, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with the Rev. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial will be in Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born On April 19, 1932, in San Antonio, Texas. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Sharon REA of the home; one daughter, Donna; nine grandchildren; one brother, Coy; four step-children; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Edith R. BROWN, 95, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 28, 1909, in Muldrow, to John HILDERBRAND and Maggie AUSTIN. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Flavia and her husband William; one brother, Jack; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence BROWN; one sister, Sisie HILERBRAND; and four brothers, Rollin, Jess, John and Joe HILDERBRAND.

Funeral services for Lewis "Ed" BURCHAM, 75, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Shawn Money and Al Ruckman officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Nov. 23, 1929 in Muldrow, to Chloe BURCHAM and Hallie RHODES. He died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 in Muldrow. He married Phyllis FOREST on March 24, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis BURCHAM of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Terry, and Calessia and Howard, and Kathy and Jerry; six grandchildren; two sisters, Oma Faye and Sue; three brothers, Billy Ray, Don and Jimmy.

Funeral services for Russell Ervin CARIKER, 59, of Porum, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler, with the Rev. Robert W. Maxwell Jr. officiating. Burial was in Brooken Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on May 30, 1945, in Hoyt, to Campbell Russell CARIKER and Virginia BENSON. He died on Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in Laramie, Wyo. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Ruth CARIKER of Porum; one daughter, Tina and her husband Daron; two sons, Jimmy Dean and his wife Rositta, and Rusty and his wife Marsha; 14 grandchildren; his mother, Virginia CARLTON; one sister, Karen and her husband J. ; one brother and sister-in-law, C.W. CARIKER and his wife Loetta.

Funeral services for Wesley Clayton DuBUC, 74, of Welling, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home-Westwood Chapel in Tulsa, with the Rev. Michael Gabert officiating. Burial was in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home of Tulsa. He was born on March 7, 1930, in Gans. He died on Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Lillian DuBUC of the home; three sons, Wesley, Anthony and James,; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Lonna, Julie, and Nancy and her husband Don, and Sherrie and her husband Brad; eight grandchildren; and one sister, Elma. He was preceded in death by four brothers, William, Joseph, Howard, Albert and Milborn DuBUC and two sisters, Mildred BROWN and Elsie BETHEL.

Funeral services for Georgia Marie "Jerri" FOREMAN, 62, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Sallisaw. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 22, 1942, in Albany, Ore. to Eugene L. FIELDS and Emma E. (ERNER) FIELDS. She died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Edgar Emitt FOREMAN on Oct. 8, 2004. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Naomi and Tina; three sons, Vincent, David and Leroy; her mother, Emma FIELDS; two sisters, Juanita and Edie; 15 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father; first husband, Vincent PEREZ and one granddaughter, Mandy TUCKER.

Nancy M. HEFNER, 81, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, died on Monday, Jan. 31, 2005. Arrangements were under the direction of Roller-Chenal Funeral Home of Little Rock. She was born Oct. 17, 1923, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Carl E. HEFNER; one daughter, Carlee; one son, Mikeand his wife Diane; grandchildren.

Graveside services for Laney IVY, 76, of Spiro were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cowlington Cemetery in Cowlington, with the Rev. Lin Jones officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on March 12, 1928, in McCurtain, to Charley and Annie (JENKINS) IVY. He died on Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in Spiro Nursing Home. Survivors include four children, Gail, Margie, Nettie and Junior; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Henry, James and Donnie; three step-daughters, Sue, Margaret and Aline; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah; one son, John; his parents; four brothers, Buck, Mcrene, Ed and Sonny; and two sisters, Aline and Alberta.

Funeral services for Vernon Melvin "Buddy" LOOPER, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Terry Guthrie and Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 16, 1918 in Greenwood, Ark., to Vernon Clifford LOOPER and Myrtle (JONES) LOOPER. He died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Dorothy Bernice PHILLIPS on Oct. 11, 1941, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy LOOPER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Verna Ruth and Wendell; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard James and June; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Geneva, Joyce, Kathy, Rosa and Noreen; four brothers, Hosea, Charles, Alexander and Glennis. He was preceded in death by one sister, Hazel MATHIS and one brother, Melvin LOOPER.

Funeral services for Robert Lee LYNCH, 79, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Richard Crawford officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on April 7, 1925 in Muldrow, to Bob LYNCH and Rose OWENSBY. He died on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005 Sallisaw. He married Willie SUTTON on Nov. 17, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Willie LYNCH of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Wilma, Myron and Sue, Tommy and Susan. and Kenneth and Maurita; 13 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one brother, Don; one aunt, Neoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Sankie LYNCH.

Graveside services for Don MOWDY, 60, of Sallisaw, are being held 1 p.m. Thursday at Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 7, 1944 in Cloudy, to Olen MOWDY and Ruby LEFLORE. He died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, in Tulsa. He married Dyhana PETREE on June 24, 1963, in Stilwell. She preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1993. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Sandra and Rodney, Shelly and Mark, Theresa and Mark, and Dawna; one son, Daniel; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, Melton, Gene and Ray. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Frances.

Funeral services for Jimmy ODOM, 61, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Dougan Cemetery near Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley; one son, Jimmy; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford ODOM; six grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce and Norma Jean; four brothers, Ricky, Jerry, Sherman and Benny; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley MILLER ODOM.

Funeral services for LaVern "Pete" PETERSON, 64, of Spiro were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Spiro First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Lin Jones, Neal Perrin and Jesse Peterson officiating. Burial was in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. He was born Oct. 27, 1940, in Merriman, Neb. to Laurence and Rachel (GARNER) PETERSON. He died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Vernetta PETERSON of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and his wife Kristie, and Kevin and his wife Melissa; three grandchildren; two sisters, Arlene and Marilyn; two brothers, Jesse and Dan and his parents.

Roy Lee POWELL, 68, of Sallisaw, died on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, in Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 7, 1936, in Hobart, Texas, to Noel Lessie POWELL and Audra Fae VanHOUSER. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Joy Fae; five brothers, Robert, Billy, Jimmy, Lessie Jr. and Ray; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and two step-daughters of California. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie PALMER POWELL in 1996.

Funeral services for Rev. Arles "Mitch" REPLOGLE, 80, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with full Military honors, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died on Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, in Van Buren. Survivors include three daughters, Diann, Rita and Becky; two sons, Hubert "Copas" and Stanley; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Merle, Mary and Margaret Ann; one brother, George. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Retha REPLOGLE.

Graveside services for Lyle W. RYMER II, 24, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born in Fort Smith, to Lyle W. RYMER Sr. and Marion SCHULTZ. He died on Friday, Jan. 28, 2005, while serving in Baghdad, Iraq. Survivors include his wife, Latisha RYMER of the home; one daughter, Jasmine; one son, Sean; his father; his mother; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Michelle and her husband Alan, and Catherine; one brother, Bobby; his grandmother, Bobbie DRAKE; his maternal grandparents, Marvin and Carmanell TAYLOR, great-grandmother, Christine FINLEY; two nephews and one niece.

Funeral services for Amy Jane SMITH, 90, of Keota, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Keota First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Harold McConnell and Craig Cox officiating. Burial was in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on Dec. 17, 1914, in Albion, to John and Laura Amelia WALTERS. She died on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Stigler. She married Joe Lincoln SMITH on Jan. 21, 1938, in Tulsa. Survivors include four children, Sandra and her husband Bobby, Gary and his wife Doris, and Pat and his wife Mary Lou, and Pam and her husband Jack; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, B.F.; and one sister, Thelma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe SMITH in 1983; one granddaughter, Amy Amelia SHORT; two sisters, Ima Jean BRODERICK and Ilene WALTERS; and two brothers, Elzie and Alvin.

Funeral services for JoAnn McGUIRE YATES, 67, of Roland, formerly of Stigler are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Stigler, with the Rev. Delmon Eakle officiating. Burial is in Tamaha Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on Dec. 17, 1937, in Bugscuffle, to Earl and Stella (THOMAS) HELTON. She died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Janice and her husband Bob, and Jenine, and her husband Daniel, and Brenda and her husband Terry; five sons, Phillip, and George and his wife Sherry, Wendall, Donald, and Donnie and his wife Michelle; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one sister, Paula Kay; and two brothers, Gary and Thomas Lynn. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Cloma BOGGS and Norma Jean HELTON; two brothers, Cyril HELTON and Tony HELTON and one step-son, John LOWE.

Graveside services for Melvin C. FARMER, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 14, 1921 in Sequoyah County, to Canary F. FARMER and Stella E. (WALKER) FARMER. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Goldia Marie CARNES on July 19, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark. She preceded him in death on Jan. 13, 1988. Survivors include one son, Mike; one grandson; one granddaughter; several cousins and other relatives and friends, including one ex-daughter-in-law, Juanita.

Funeral services for Alyce Jayne ROGERS, 69 of Sallisaw, formerly of Spiro are being held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Sallisaw First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Brian Zinck and Lin Jones officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 19, 1935, in Spiro, to Ed McCLAIN and Beulah BLACKMON. She died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Garland ROGERS of the home; one daughter, Kay and her husband Jeff; two granddaughters; one sister, Sue and her husband Larry; one cousin, Carolyn and her husband Vernon; and her caregiver, Brenda.

Funeral services for Opal VESSELL, 91, of Muldrow are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Tony Minick and Shawn Money officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery southeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on May 30, 1913 in Brent Community, to William Jerry DuVALL and Lela Drucilla (PETERSON) DuVALL. She died on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Odus VESSELL on Jan. 6, 1931, in Paw Paw community. He preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1997. Survivors include three daughters, Muriel Dean, Carol Jean, and Shirley June; two sons, Jimmy Odus and Bobby Ellis; 14 granchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.She was also preceded in death by two great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Phillip Randal ANDERSON, 57, of Muldrow, will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Halverson, Stone and Myers Funeral Home Chapel in Torrance, Calif. Burial will be in Green Hills Cemetery in Ranchos Palace Verdes, Calif., under the direction of Halverson, Stone and Myers Funeral Home Chapel and Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. ANDERSON died Saturday, Feb. 12 in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Bridget ANDERSON; three daughters, Sarah, Lisa, and Shondra; two grandchildren; one sister, Shiela; and one brother, Terry.

Memorial services for Wynona Jessie Dean "Judy" BOUCHER, 75, of Bellflower, Calif., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 12, 1929 in Sallisaw to Roy and Flora Knox. She died on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004 in Bellflower, Calif. She married Loren BOUCHER in 1948 in Hill City, Kan. Survivors include her husband, Loren BOUCHER of the home; one daughter, Paula; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Waneve NESS of Bremerton, Wash.

Funeral services for Christina Ann SCAMARDO BROWN, 34, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Born on Dec. 22, 1970, to Joseph Anthony SCAMARDO Sr. and Mary SCAMARDO, she died on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, in Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Sharon DOUTHIT and her maternal grandfather, James LORIS. Survivors include one son, Shane; and three daughters, Nikki, Ashley and Brieanna; her parents, Joseph ANTHONY Sr. and Mary SCAMARDO; one brother, Joseph Anthony Jr.; her paternal grandparents, Charles T. and June SCAMARDO; her maternal grandmother, Virginia LORIS; two nieces and one nephew; along with extended family.

Funeral services for Jamie Darrin CLARK, 39, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Christian Grove Freewill Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jimmy Waldrop and Eddie Blankenship officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He was born on Sept. 29, 1965 in Fort Smith, Ark. to Billy Gene CLARK and Mary Lavern (STOUT). He died on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 in Spiro. Survivors include one son, Jamison Dylan; his parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Shannon and Michael and one brother, Billy Douglas.

LaDonna M. DAME, 57, of Fort Smith, died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005. She was born on April 7, 1947 in Puyallup, Wash., to Steven T. McGHEE and Myrtle V. McGHEE. Survivors include her husband, Eugene DAME of the home; one daughter, Anna; one sister, Marion and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Donann DAME.

Funeral services for Alton "Sleepy" DODSON, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Young officiating. Burial was in Blanco Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 11, 1933 in Eddy County, N.M. to Lorence Y. DODSON and Alice B. Harland. He died on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Vivian Fern SMITH on March 19, 1998 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Vivian Fern DODSON of the home; two step-daughters, Pam and Darline; three sons, Stacy Dean, Alton Ray, and Larry Martin; three step-sons, Richard, Mike and Thomas; seven grandchildren numerous step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Georgia CRAWFORD; three brothers, Olan "Bud", Floyd "Dotty" and Scott DODSON.

Graveside services for J.D. FANT, 91 of Fort Smith will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. He was born on Sept. 7, 1913, in Fort Smith, to Earnest Sylvester Fant and Minnie Lee Rose (PORCH) FANT. He died on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He and his wife, Trudie Marie (WILSON) FANT were married for 58 years. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-laws, Earnest W. and Georgie, and Jimmy D. and Jane; one daughter, Tanya F.; seven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two stepfathers, a sister, a brother and several stepbrothers.

Funeral services for Imogene FLURRY, 60 of Van Buren are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. She died on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005 in an area hospital. She and her husband Jamie were married 42 years. Survivors include her husband, Jamie, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Cindy; two sisters and brother-in-laws, Pat and Roy, and Oleta and Leonard; two brothers and sister-in-laws, J.C. and Helen, and Pete and Vera; and one grandson.

Funeral services for Charles W. PENDERGRASS, 85, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, the Revs. Anthony Williams and Bill Adcock officiating. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Born on Dec. 6, 1919, in the Maple community to Harrison PENDERGRASS and Mary FRASIER, he died on Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. PENDERGRASS married Wilma Lee HENSON on Nov. 1, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Wilma, of the home; twin daughters and sons-in-law, Carlene and Farron, and Marlene and Paul; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Virginia; seven grandchildren; one sister, Betty; two brothers, Mose and Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Pete PHILLIPS, 85, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 27, 1919 in Appleton, Ark., to James Earl PHILLIPS and Jewel (WATTS) PHILLIPS. He died on Friday, Feb.11, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Emma Jewel (RANDOLPH) PHILLIPS on March 29, 1942, in Abilene Tex. Survivors include his wife, Emma PHILLIPS of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Walton Gene and Gwen, and Dennis Barry and Katy; 2 granddaughters and their spouses; three great grandsons; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Ruby; one sister, Vida and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and Ralph PHILLIPS.

Funeral services for Sharynn Arlenne RICE, 59, of Mountainburg, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Moore's Chapel in Fayetteville, Ark., with the Rev. Tim Hobbs officiating. Burial is in Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Moore's Chapel. Born on Sept. 5, 1945, to Arlie Trenton and Rosie Lee (GABBARD) CLARK, she died on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in Fort Smith. Mrs. RICE was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Erron RICE, and an infant daughter, LaDonna RICE. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy Machael and Steve; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; her mother, Rosie CLARK; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Lyndle, Kathy and Dempsey, and Georgia and Bruce; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Sheri; four nephews; three nieces; two great-nieces; and one great-nephew.

Graveside services for Eva "Gean" SAMS, 98, of Fayetteville, Ark., were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston, Ark. She was born on Feb. 24, 1906 in New Blain, Ark. to William and Hettie (WEATHERTON) RAMSEY. She died on Friday, Feb. 11, 2005 in Fayetteville. Mrs. SAMS was the widow of Dalton O. SAMS, Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Shirley and Mrs. Darlene; two sons, Dalton O.. Jr. and James D.; one sister, Ada; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Leon TONEY, 80, of Porum, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Cramp Cemetery with the Rev. Willis Knight and Jerry Henson officiating. Burial was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Stigler. He was born on Jan. 26, 1925 and he died on Thursday, Feb.10, 2005 in Warner. Survivors include his wife, Susie TONEY of the home; two daughters, Henryetta Sue and husband TAUN, Jamie Kaye; four sons, Leon Edward, Theodore Wayne, Michael Eugene and his wife Colleen, Thomas Juluis; 15 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Funeral services for Dillion "Sonny" W. WISDOM, Jr., of Tulsa were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Evangel Assembly of God Church in Tulsa, with the Rev. Lee Jones officiating. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery, in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Amis-Kennard Funeral Service of Broken Arrow. He was born on June 14, 1939 in Vian, to Dillion W. WISDOM and Vola (THOMAS) WISDOM. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 in Broken Arrow. He married Linda (RANDOLPH) WISDOM on January 26, 1960 in Stilwell Survivors include his wife, Linda WISDOM of the home; one daughter, Karen; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Faith; four grandchildren; two sisters, Billie and Neomia; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Clara. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Francis MEYERS, two brothers, Melvin and Jimmie Lee WISDOM and brother-in-law Quinton DAVIS.

Donald Bates BOYETT, a native of Sequoyah County, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at his home in Grove after a long illness. He was 64. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at the First Baptist Church in Grove. The Rev. Ray Clanton will officiate. Interment will follow in the Southwest City Cemetery in Southwest City, Mo. Mr. Boyett was born to Bates and Lucille BOYETT on Oct. 10, 1940, in Muldrow. He married Betty Lou WORMACK on Feb. 19, 1967, at the First Baptist Church in Southwest City, Mo. He was preceded in death by one son, Kevin BOYETT. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lou BOYETT, of Grove; three children and their spouses, Kathy and husband, Wes, Donnetta and husband, Todd, and Kelly and wife, Karla; one brother, John and wife, Beverly; two sisters, Linda and husband, Monty, and Elizabeth; one half brother, Bob and his wife, Sue.; eight grandchildren; and nine nieces and nephews.

Lois Margaret GIFFORD, 71, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Roland, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow. The Rev. Randy Wade officiated at the services. Mrs. GIFFORD was buried in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. The daughter of Jesse KIRK and Leona (BASKIN) KIRK, She and her husband, Donald Emery GIFFORD, were married on July 11, 1961, in Stigler. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Tammy; one son, Danny; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Ben; and several other relatives and friends.

Services for Edith M. MARTIN, 98, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at the Holdenville City Cemetery. The Rev. James O'Briant is officiating at the service. Burial is in the Holdenville City Cemetery under direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MARTIN was born on June 6, 1906, to A.W. WEAVER and Mona (COSTON) WEAVER in Spaulding, Oklahoma Indian Territory. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond T. MARTIN, on April 26, 1976. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Norma; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary L. O'MAHONY, 65, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mrs. O'MAHONY was born Sept. 7, 1939, in Central City, Ark. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband, William; one son, Bill; two step-daughters, Kathleen, and Mary; three step-sons, Bill, John and Daniel; two sisters, Betty, and Zona; two granddaughters; eight step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson.

Darrell RANTZ, 60, of Roland died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 21, 2005, at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Interment will be in the Roland City Cemetery under direction of Edwards Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Ann RANTZ, of Roland; a daughter, Suzanne; sons, Nathan, Kenny and Patrick; a sister, Carol; a brother, Randall; one grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for James Willis RHODES, 58, of the Akins community were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, in the Blackjack Cemetery north of Muldrow. The Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiated at the services, and burial was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RHODES died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, in Sallisaw. The son of Kenneth RHODES and Ruby (FRAZIER) RHODES, Mr. RHODES was born Aug. 26, 1946, in Bakersfield, Calif. Survivors include his daughter, Tammie; two sons, Dusty, and Kenneth; his mother, Ruby; one sister, Sue; and one granddaughter.

Funeral services for Hiram C. "Buster" SHOEMAKER, 80, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005, at the Box Cemetery north of Vian. Mr. SHOEMAKER died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2005, in Vian. He was buried in the Box Cemetery under direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. The Rev. Robert Buttery officiated at the services. Mr. SHOEMAKER was born Aug. 27, 1924, at Fairfield, Ala., the son of Dennis Cleveland SHOEMAKER and Mamie Estelle (HENDRIX) SHOEMAKER. Mr. SHOEMAKER is survived by his children, Janet, Jayne, Mary Anne and her husband, Sam; his sisters, Wilma, and Martha; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

William J. TEAGUE, 51, of Muldrow died Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, in a local hospital. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005, at the Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. TEAGUE was born on July 7, 1953, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four sisters, Betty, Linda, Brenda and Ruby; and two sons, John and Roy.

Funeral services for David Aaron AVERY, 42, of Spiro, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Eastside Full Gospel Church in Spiro with the Rev. Wayne Hall officiating. Burial will be in Old Cache Cemetery in Keota, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Aug. 17, 1962 in Fort Smith to Vendall AVERY and Bernice (MACKEY) AVERY. He died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Teresa; his parents; three brothers, Terry, Sr., Keith, and Steven; one sister, Sonia.

Funeral services for Joey D. BETNAR, 40, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. He was born on Aug. 2, 1964, in Clarksville, Ark. to Clifford Jim BETNAR and Laquita (RALPH) BETNAR. He died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 in Little Rock, Ark. He married Michelle Renee (KELLER) BETNAR on May 30, 1997, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Dylan Michael and Nathan Glen; one step-daughter, Crissa Renee; his mother, Laquita Ralph; one brother, Terry; one sister, Candi; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father in 1990.

Memorial services for Grace A. BREEDEN, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Diana Hartman officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 1, 1934 in Bristol, Penn. to Frederick John VIEGAL and Mary Grace KERNEN. She died on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Gordon Granger BREEDEN, Jr. on Jan. 31, 1952 in Bristol. He preceded her in death in May 1990. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Lee, Julia Grace, and Mary Susan; two sisters, Judy, and Jean; seven grandchildren.

Memorial services for Jack LeRoy COTHERMAN, 74, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev LeRoy Reid officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. He was born on April 16, 1930 in Weirton, W.Va. to Mabel COTHERMAN. He died on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Wanda A'dele TRESTER on Jan. 29, 1965 in Las Vegas, Nev. She preceded him in death on June 24, 1998 in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Carol, and Patricia; three step-children, Debbie, Glen, and Russell; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for James "Jim" DILLON, 61, of Gore, were held Tuesday at Millsap Chapel in Fort Gibson, with the Rev. Ted Rogers officiating. Burial was in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Fort Gibson. He was born on June 22, 1943, in Braggs, to Albert and Susie (SCARLETT) DILLON. He died on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 in Muskogee. He married Diana (BROWN) DILLON on Aug. 7, 1981 in Casa Grande, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Diana of the home; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Sherrill and Douglas, Jacquelyn and Sam, Andrea, and Rachelle; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jim and Beth, and Cody; one sister, Mildred; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lorine HAMMONS, 96, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, in the Chapel of the Garden at Rice Funeral Service in Claremore. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Claremore. Mrs. HAMMONS born on June 29, 1908 in Monterey, Tenn., to John Peter ANDREWS and Rose Ione (WALKER) ANDREWS She died on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 at The Arbors Assisted Living Center in Tulsa. She married Clay Jackson HAMMONS in Locust Grove. He preceded her in death in 1964. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Pat, one daughter Phyllis and Sam; her granddaughters; one grandson; 16 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Harold, and her grandson, Tom HAMMONS.

Funeral services for Lewis W. "Sonnie" HARDBARGER, 73, of Marble City, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Vision of Christ Church, with the Revs. Jerry Cheater and LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 1, 1931 in Sallisaw to George Hardbarger and Willie (LIVERS) HARDBARGER. He died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 in Sallisaw. He was married to Evelyn (CHEATER) HARDBARGER for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of the home; four special nephews; two sisters, Nancy and Maxine; three brothers, Dwain, George Reece, and Leo T. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Natasha Kay HARDBARGER; one sister, Matilda ROSIN; and one brother, Junior BUZZARD.

Graveside services for Samuel E. HENRY, 83, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 15, 1921 in Anniston, Ala. to Samuel Ervin HENRY and Flora (HARDIN) HENRY. He died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 in Fort Smith. He married Shirley ALLEN on March 22, 1980 in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; five daughters, Brenda, Deborah, Diane, Karen, and Sandy; two sons, Mark, and Steve; 36 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Jerry HENRY, and Allen Zane HENRY, and one daughter, Nancy HENRY.

Funeral services for Edwina Gwendolyn MILLER, 64, of Muldrow, were held Saturday at New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Heavener, with the the Rev. Steve Clark officiating. Burial was in Heavener Memorial Cemetery, in Heavener, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Dec. 23, 1940, in Webbers Falls, to Harvey and Ada Dimples (CHAPMAN) GOSS. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Lester Lynn MILLER on Feb. 2, 1963 in Webbers Falls. Survivors include her husband, Lester Lynn MILLER, Ph.D. of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Michelle, and Heath and Amy; one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and J.C.; her parents; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Greg, and Tim and Norma; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Joan, and, Francis and Mike; seven grandchildren; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral services for Billy Wood MOORE, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with full military honors, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born on Aug. 29, 1921, in Sallisaw to Henry Wayhab MOORE and Ina Lee (ADAIR) MOORE. He died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 in Fort Smith. He married Mattie Jane (DAILY) MOORE on Feb. 19, 1944 in Paris, Tex. Survivors include his wife, Mattie of 60 years; two daughters, Cathryn Louise, and Susan Lynn; one son, Richard Henry; one sister, Rachael; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Maurine PERRY, 76, of Keota, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Keota First Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Parker and Cotton McKinney officiating. Burial was in Perry Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Keota. She was born on Jan. 18, 1929 in Meade, Kans. To Ralph PRITCHETT and Alma (FELDMAN) PRITCHETT. She died on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Linda and husband Paul, Nila and John, Alice and Ronnie, and Delia and husband Sam; three sons, Daniel Ray, Steven, and Kevin and wife Aggie; one sister, Karen and husband Larry; two brothers, Kenneth and wife Betty, and James "Ducky" and wife Bonnie; five grandchildren; and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wolf PERRY; her parents; and one brother, Frank PRITCHETT.

Funeral services for W.B. "Bill" PHILPOT, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 1, 1921 in Sequoyah County to Marvin Lee PHILPOT and Bartie Elizabeth (BREWER) PHILPOT. He died on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Lillian V. CONLEY on Aug. 6, 1966 in Denver. She preceded him in death in 1996. Survivors include one step-son, Jack; three sisters, Cleo, Grace, and Anna; two brothers, Norman and Wesley; two step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one step-son, Dale SUMPTER.

Funeral services for Ozie Inez STEVENSON, 93, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Millsap Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Steve Ward officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on Oct. 24, 1911 in Webbers Falls to John HENSON and Ora Bell (STOUT) HENSON. She died on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 in Muskogee. Survivors include four nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Franklin STEVENSON, on Feb. 9, 1976.

Graveside services for Charles Dean SULLIVAN, 70, of Wichita, Ks., were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 2005 at Miners Cemetery in McCurtain under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw, with the Clergymen Bro. Tandy Sullivan officiating. He was born on Sept. 27, 1934 in Tulare, Calif. to Chester SULLIVAN and Avis HALL. He died on Friday, Feb. 18, 2005 in Wichita. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Mark, JoAnne and Jerry, and Pat and Dennis; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Rusty and Louise, and Danny; 19 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy of the home; his parents; one granddaughter, Rusti Kay SULLIVAN; and one sister, Joyce "Dink" BEATY.

Funeral services for Oma Fay TATHAM, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Baptish Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Terry Guthrie, Leon Farley, and Tommy Toliver officiating. Burial will be in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 7, 1924 in Harrison Community to John William TIMMERMAN and Sally Elizabeth (McKINNEY) TIMMERMAN. She died on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Farris Daniel TATHAM on June 18, 1946 in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Sue, Donna and husband Jack, and Beverly and husband Michael; one son, Keith and wife Tammy; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; four step-grandchildren; two sisters, her twin, Noma, and Madie; two sisters-in-law, Marie, and Dollie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dale and Arch TIMMERMAN, one half-brother, Walter BRUTON; three half-sisters, Jessie COMPTON, Bonnie LEIGH, and Callie HOLLAND.

Funeral services for Lucy Ella WEST, 100, of Briartown, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Mallory Chapel in Stigler with the Rev. Robert Maxwell, Jr. officiating. Burial will be Briartown Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on July 27, 1904 in Briartown to Richard JONES and Mattie (JONES) WEST. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005 in Porum. Survivors include one brother, Clem; one nephew; one niece; three great-nieces; two great-newphews; many other great nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Alfred Daniel BURR, 84, of Warner, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Warner Assembly of God, with his grandson, Randy BURR officiating. Burial is in Warner Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Warner. He was born on Nov. 22, 1920, in Webbers Falls to Frank BURR and Lydia (STOUT) BURR. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005 in Muskogee. He married Addie BLACKWOOD on Feb. 5, 1939. Survivors include his wife of the home; his children, Leo and Stella, Jack and Phyllis, Brenda and Bob, and Alfreda; four brothers, Frank, Fred, Tom B, and Ed BURR; four sisters, Helen, Rethia, Betty, and Judy; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and thirty one great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for William R. "Bill" CATO, 85, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Asa Smith Memorial Chapel in Harrah with the Dr. Campbell officiating. Burial is in Memory Lane Cemetery in Harrah, under the direction of Smith-Parks Funeral Services of Harrah. Mr. CATO was born on Aug. 28, 1919 in Vian to Eulas CATO and Ethel (RISLEY) CATO. He died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 in Vian. Mr. CATO married Barbara ARMSTRONG on June 9, 1954, in Newton, Kan. She preceded him in death in 2000. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Mary, and Robert and Mona; two daughters and sons-in-law, Roberta and Bob, and Wanda and Jerry; four sisters, Sally, Peggy, Alice, and Bessie; one nephew; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Lucinda, in 1972; two sisters, Lola Mae and Viola; one grandson, David EVERETT; one granddaughter, Sandra Lee EVERETT; and a double cousin who was like a brother, O.W. CATO, who passed away the same morning

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