February 2006

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Graveside services for Roger Lee BECKHAM, 46, of East Ridge, Tenn., will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BECKHAM was born July 10, 1959, in San Jose, Calif., to Robert Lee BECKHAM and Betty Lou (EVANS) BECKHAM. He died Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Faye (Le QUIRE) BECKHAM; one daughter, Rianna; one step-son, Chad; father, Robert BECKHAM; and one brother, Ronald. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Lou BECKHAM.

Funeral services for Donald Ray BOYD, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. Boyd died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Della of the home; one daughter, Monica; two sons, Tommy and Damon; three sisters, Jean, Sue and Shirley; brothers, Bill and Teddy; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Leona Mae COLEMAN, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Belfonte Baptist Church in Belfonte with Revs. Jerry Nofire and Martin Cochran officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COLEMAN was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Nicut Community, to Keekee EaAGLE and Mary SEVENSTAR. She died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in Muldrow. She married Kie COLEMAN, Dec. 5, 1942, in Belfonte. Survivors include her husband, Kie of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Nathaniel, Vickey and Bart; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Kie, Jr., Roy and Kathy, Curtis and Christy, and Roger and Pauline; one sister, Christine; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Lizzie, Dora, Rhoda and Bernice, two brothers, Richard and Bird EAGLE.

Graveside services for Margaret DuBOIS, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Green officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DuBOIS was born Nov. 1, 1927, in Kalamazoo County, Mich., to Carl GRIFFIN and Agnes (ROE) GRIFFIN. She died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and James, and Jean and Gerri; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Kathy; one sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Sonny; many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; two great-nephews; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Charles T. "Chuck" EADS, 69, of Mansfield, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Mr. Eads died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Wanda (DYER) EADS of the home; two daughters, Carol and LaWanna; three sons, Darrell, Dennis, J. R.; two sisters, Edrie and Lola; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Billy Doran GOFF, 66, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson with Mr. Bill Crow officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. GOFF was born Nov. 9, 1939, in Pryor, to Doran Powell GOFF and Alice Lydia (PATTEN) GOFF. He died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, in Muskogee. He married Donna Lynn WARD, April 15, 1991, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Donna GOFF of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Doran and Cyndi; three step-sons, Bobby, Jeff and his wife, Sheila, and Patrick; one brother, Arnold; six grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Nolan and Earl GOFF.

Funeral services for Mary Frances NEWMAN, 58, of Branch, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Monroe Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial is in Monroe Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. NEWMAN died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Gary NEWMAN of Branch; step-sons, Darrell, and David and Phillip; one sister, Karen; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Edwin "Boog" TURLEY, 70, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. TURLEY was born Feb. 13, 1935, in Webbers Falls, to Morris and Frances TURLEY. He died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include his sons, Mike and Mark and wife Paula; one sister, Jean Ann; three grandchildren; two nephews; two great-nieces; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Monte "Tootie" TURLEY and one brother, Charles Thomas TURLEY, grandparents, J.J. and Ida TURLEY and Marion and Ora McGAHEY.

Graveside services for James H. WORLEY, 64, of Porum, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, with Jason Smith officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WORLEY was born June 8, 1941, in Sequoyah County, to Guy Jackson WORLEY and Bertha May (GRACE) WORLEY. He died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Cindy WORLEY of the home; two daughters, Tina and Lisa; two sons, Jemmy and Aaron; mother Bertha May WORLEY; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, one brother and one grandson, Cyrus JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Larry David "Bo" CHANDLER, 59, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. CHANDLER died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Mountainburg, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Reba CHANDLER of Fort Smith; five daughters, Dee Dee, Michelle, Paula, Amanda and Brenda; three sisters, Helen, Betty and Nancy; three brothers, Mike, Charles and Ted; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one grandchild.

Funeral services for J. C. MULLENS, 84, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial is in Morrison Cemetery in Rudy, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. MULLENS died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Reba MULLENS of the home; one daughter, Vickie; three sons, Don, Mike and Edward Jay; one sister, Geraldine; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Margie L. SWEAZY, 79, of Oak Island, N.C., formerly of Spiro, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Fairview Cemetery in Panama with Rev. Jack Covey officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. SWEAZY was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Norman. She died Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in Southport, N.C. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Virgil; five sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Mildred, Harold and Diann, Michael, and Carl, James and Doris; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Wilma and Pat; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl SWEAZY, one son, Joe SWEAZY, one twin brother, Marshall Tate SHARPE and one sister, Celia.

Funeral services for Kenneth Eugene WARD, 83, of Warner, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls with Revs. Wendell Cox and Glen Cox officiating. Burial is in Pope Chapel Cemetery in Warner, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. WARD was born Sept. 18, 1922, in Webbers Falls, to Joseph Rueben WARD and Martha Alta (CHAPMAN) WARD. He died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in Gore. Survivors include his son, Michael and wife Cynthia; one daughter, Anita Gaye and her husband James; three brothers, Eddie and wife, Lou Ann, Joseph and wife Lucy, and Wayne and wife Shirley; three sisters, Billie Jo and husband Carl, and Daisy and husband Luther "Mutt", and Jean ; two grandsons; two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, Margaret, a brother, Leo WARD and another sister, Violet SHEFFIELD.

Funeral services for Ervin Earl BENSON, 83, of Brooken, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Brooken Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Elbert Owens officiating. Burial was in Brooken Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. BENSON was born Jan. 24, 1923, in Brooken, to George and Carrie BENSON. He died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis and husband Jim; two grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia, Shirley and Darlene and husband Richard; brother-in-law, Dillard and wife Billie; sister-in-law, Sue and husband Ray; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imo (HOLCOMB) BENSON, parents, three brothers, Lee, Rudolph and Roland BENSON, two sisters, Evelyn MOSELEY and Wanda GORDON.

Funeral services for Rebecca Dawn HUGHES BURNETT, 30, of Cunningham, Ky., are being held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity Holiness Church in Cunningham with Revs. Aaron Burnett and Vernon McGrew officiating. Burial is in Trinity Holiness Church Cemetery in Cunningham, under the direction of Milner and Orr Funeral Home of Paducah, Ky. Mrs. BURNETT died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, in Cunningham. Survivors include her husband, Marcus Issac BURNETT; one daughter, Breana Dawn; three sons, Marcus Luke, Blaise Hunter, Trayton Kaid; parents, Sammy Dwain and Martha Ann (ANDREPONT) HUGHES; two brothers, Jason Shane and Dustin Andre; grandparents, Billy Sam and Mary Lois HUGHES. She was preceded in death by one sister, Michele HUGHES GRANT and grandparents, Burlick John and Vita Mae ANDREPONT.

Mr. Richard CHUCULATE, a Sequoyah County native who devoted his life to the welfare of others through the Department of Human Services, the Cherokee Nation and his church, was buried Tuesday. Mr. CHUCULATE, 92, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. His funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Diana Hartman and Don Ade officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CHUCULATE was born April 16, 1913, in Sallisaw to Isaac CHUCULATE and Nellie (CHRISTIE) CHUCULATE. He married Maxine BREUNINGER in South Dakota. Survivors include one son, Jim; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three nieces; three nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by wife, Maxine B. CHUCULATE, his son, Bill CHUCULATE, and his parents, Isaac and Nellie CHUCULATE.

Graveside services for Barbara Alice GREGORY, 45, of Pima, Ariz., formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, with Rev. Edward Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GREGORY was born March 9, 1960, in Ardmore, to Joe Henry BRANSCUM and Nancy (DEBORD) BRANSCUM. She died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Safford, Ariz. She married Dwight Earl GREGORY, Nov. 11, 1977, in California. Survivors include her husband, Dwight Earl GREGORY of the home; one daughter, Leslie Roseann; two sons, Joe Earl and Darrell LaVon; two sisters, Debbie and Thelma; one brother, Doyl; four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Clifford.

Funeral services for Dee HAYES, 63, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HAYES was born Feb. 23, 1942, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ucle HAYES and Phyllis McBRIDE. He died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Karen and husband Chuck, Sharon and Jackie, and Pamela; one son, Bradley and wife Astrid; one sister, Terry and husband Jim; two brothers, Darrell, and Randy and wife Linda; mother Phyllis POPE; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, his father and one brother, Billy Lee HAYES.

Cremains of Dorothy PAULSON, 82, of San Diego, Calif. formerly of Sallisaw, were buried at Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PAULSON was born Feb. 3, 1923, in Lawrence, Kan., to Lawrence WILSON and Verna (BLACKWELL) WILSON. She died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in San Diego. She married Ivan PAULSON, Aug. 29, 1944, in Lawrence, Kan. He preceded her in death, Oct. 25, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Janice; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Thermon W. RICHARDSON, 56, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Sister Janie McKeehen officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RICHARDSON was born May 15, 1949, in Sallisaw, to John Elmer RICHARDSON and Cara Ann (PETREE) RICHARDSON. He died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Patricia Gay SMITH, May 6, 1980, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Patty RICHARDSON of the home; three daughters, Michelle, Lisa and Levonia; one son, Martin; one sister, Versie; one brother, Garvin; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Randy Joe RICHARDSON.

Funeral services for J.J. SANDERS, 9, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Alma. Burial is in New Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Mulberry. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth MONTGOMERY; father and step-mother, Jonathan and Erica SANDERS; one sister, Neatosha; five brothers, Timmy, Billy, Nicholas, Seth and Dakotas; paternal grandparents, Patricia and Roger BROWN, and Pete and Vera LOOPER; maternal grandparents, Carmen and Roy PARKER.

Funeral services for David Gene SCOGGINS, 55, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bros. Royce Martin and Jimmy Dodson officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Scoggins was born Jan. 21, 1951, in Glendale, Calif., to Nick SCOGGINS and Nellie DODSON. He died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Belinda FAIRBANKS, July 31, 1969, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Belinda SCOGGINS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Brandie and Dr. Bill; one son and daughter-in-law, Nicki and Ami; five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; two sisters, Gloria and Ann; one brother, Freddie; mother, Nellie SCOGGINS; and special friends, Rodger and Gail. He was preceded in death by his father and one granddaughter, Mayson KIZZIA.

Funeral services for Carolyn Sue SHORES, 52, of Charleston, Ark., are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in New Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. SHORES was born Sept. 21, 1953, in Mulberry. She died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, in Charleston. Survivors include two daughters, Monica, and Paula; one son, Damon; two sisters, Brenda, and Glenda; one brother, James; and six grandchildren.

Memorial services for Carolyn Faye SOUTHERN, 63, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Fred Oates officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SOUTHERN was born March 5, 1942, in Porterville, Calif., to John Alvin TABOR and Bonnie Hazel (RIDDLE) TABOR. She died Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Sid SOUTHERN who preceded her in death in 1990. Survivors include one daughter, Karen; one son, Darren; four sisters, Helen, Janice, Betty, and Myrna; four grandchildren; one honorary grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Marie BLEDSAW and one brother Allen Dean TABOR.

Mass of the Christian Burial services for Dorothey C. "Limke" STANLEY, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Theresa Catholic Church, under the direction of Nick Reynolds Funeral Service of Collinsville. Mrs. STANLEY was born Oct. 27, 1926, in Topeka, Kan., to Henry William and Rose Margaret LIMKE. She died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Preston Monroe STANLEY; five sons, Terrance Jospeh, Rory Martin and wife Carol, Kyle Justin, Miles Anthony, and Jeffrey Aaron; two daughters, Gloria Gail and husband Clifford, and Monica Lynn ; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Theodore and wife Virginia, Edmund and wife Jewell, Lawrence and wife Mary, and James and wife Kay.

Funeral services for Vergial Lee SWIMMER, 56, of Gore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Gore with Revs. Bill Armstrong and Ron Butler officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery, northwest of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. SWIMMER was born May 2, 1949, in Ada, to Edward SWIMMER and Dorothy (CHAPMAN) SWIMMER. He died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, in Tahlequah. He married Brenda Kay EASTHAM, Oct. 21, 1980, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Brenda SWIMMER of the home; two daughters, Deborah and Susan; three sons, Virgil, Phillip and Richard; one brother, Danny; five grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, James SWIMMER.

Graveside services for Shirley J. THOMPSON, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMPSON was born Jan. 29, 1944, in Michigan. She died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Jerry; one son, Jerry; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Sue RUTLEDGE.

Funeral services for Victor E. WOMACK, 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Bishop Chapel of Memories in McAlester with Tommy Noel officiating. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery in Hartshorne, under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester. Mr. Womack was born May 26, 1924, in Story, Ark. He died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Imogene WOMACK of the home; one brother, Richard and wife Yvonne; four daughters, Carol and Don, Vicki, Judy and Jackie; two sons, Larry and Mae, and Jim and Jennifer; two step-sons, Norman and Joy and James; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren; eight in-laws, Joyce; Alice, Kathy Angeli and Louie, Loretta and Ed, Louise, Bonnie and Larry, Connie, and Roy and Virginia.

Funeral services for Dolly Jean "Nevels" WRIGHT, 76, of Cookson, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Reed Culver Chapel in Tahlequah with Rev. Randell Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Cookson-Proctor Cemetery, under the direction of Reed Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mrs. WRIGHT was born Dec. 21, 1929, in Joplin, Mo., to Clifford Theodore NEVELS and Alva Florence (SHELLY) NEVELS. She died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006. She married Chester WRIGHT, Jr., April 29, 1948. Survivors include two sons, Cliff and Mike; one sister, Linda; five grandchildren; and several nephews, nieces and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chet, one sister, Betty (NEVELS) RICH and a brother, Ted NEVELS.

Graveside services for Michael Wayne GRISHAM, Jr., an infant, of Pocola, are being held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Upper Camp Creek in Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, Micheal GRISHAM, Sr. and Chasity ALEXANDER of Pocola; two sisters, Michealla Lee Ann GRISHAM and Jackie Renee GRISHAM; paternal grandparents, Donna and Lonnie CHANEY; Maternal grandparents, Vance and Vickie ALEXANDER; Aunts, Lisa and Tammy, Shelia and her husband Jimmy; Uncles, Nathan Dewayne and his wife Danielle, Heath Allen and Bobby.

Memorial services for Margaret NEWTON, 54, of Vian, will be held at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. NEWTON was born Jan. 6, 1952, in Tracy, Calif., to Richard ZELLNER and Marianne MAYBERRY. She died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; three daughters, Stacy, Bobbi-Ann and Marianne; one son, Russell; two sisters, Peggy and Kathy; one brother, Richard; mother, Marianne RAY; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.

Graveside services for Sharrin Kay ADAMS, 62, of Vian, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Paul Curtis officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ADAMS was born Aug. 7, 1943, in South Coffeyville, Kan., to Orval Gordon BARTON and Mary Winifred (WISE) BARTON. She died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters, Mellanea Kay and Sharrin Rochelle; four sons, David Calvin, Earnest, Clarence and Jonathan; one sister, Darlene; two brothers, Dean and Ron. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Carson Jo.

Graveside services for Lee Roy ALLEN, 40, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, with Rev. Carl Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ALLEN was born Oct. 13, 1965, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John Wayburn ALLEN and Magline (WILLIAMS) ALLEN. He died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in Muldrow. . Survivors include one daughter, ShirRon; one son, Dylan; mother Maggie ALLEN; two sisters, Carolyn and Rita; two brothers, J.W. and Donald Gene; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Dale ALLEN.

Cremation for Kenneth L. BETHARDS, 77, of Sallisaw was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BETHARDS was born July 23, 1928, in Omaha, Neb., to Littleton BETHARDS and Sarah (HATFIELD) BETHARDS. He died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in Sallisaw. Mr. BETHARDS was an owner and operator of El Rancho Motel and Service Station. He married Alma Clair MASON, Sept. 9, 1950, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Alma BETHARDS of the home; one daughter, Janice; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Vera, and Dennis and Renee; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Kenneth BETHARDS, Jr., one sister, Cecil RAMSEY and two brothers, George and Bill BETHARDS.

Graveside services for C.B. BLACKARD, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with Rev. Bill Kelton officiating, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. BLACKARD died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006. Survivors include his wife of 60 years Lyndle "Lyn" BLACKARD; one daughter Candyce and husband Jerry; one son Bruton; four grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren.

Graveside services for Christine SMITH FIELDS, 82, of Azle, Texas, were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ashcreek Cemetery in Azle, under the direction of White's Azle Funeral Home of Azle.Mrs. Fields was born Sept. 24, 1923, in Vian, to Stoke and Lila (McCOY) SMITH. She died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, in Azle. Survivors include sons, Christopher and wife, Ruby, Earle, and Gary; daughter, Victoria; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brothers, Crosslin, Manuel and Bennie; and sisters, Laveda, and Lucy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy FIELDS, and brothers, William SMITH and Stoke SMITH, Jr.

Private memorial services for Bret Robert HENSLEY, 47, of Sallisaw were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HENSLEY was born Feb. 4, 1959, in Fort Bliss, Texas, to Donald HENSLEY and Wilma Sue NEESE. He died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Camilla and Candy; one brother, Greg; and parents, Donald and Sue HENSLEY.

Cremation for Oretha Ruth JUSTICE, 81, of Vian, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JUSTICE was born Aug. 27, 1924, in Hayes, W.Va., to William James and Nora THOMPSON. She died Thursday, February 9, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include five daughters, Linda, Jackie, Patricia, and Shirley,and Dale; one son, Gino; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lillie Mayo POTEETE, 92, of Webbers Falls, was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Webbers Falls Assembly of God Church with Revs. Wendell Cox and Ron Butler officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, west of Muskogee, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Fort Gibson. Mrs. POTEETE was born May 15, 1913, in Braggs Bottom, to E.W. KEATHLEY and Katie (CHURCHMAN) KEATHLEY. She died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, in Muskogee. She married Troy Eugene POTEETE, April 29, 1931, in Gore.Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Wayne and wife Susan, and Herb and wife LaDema; four grandsons; one great- granddaughter; and two great-grandsons; One sister Gertrude "Trudy" and a brother Herb; and dozens of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son and daughter-in-law E.L. and Erma Lois POTEETE, sisters Inez NORWOOD and Ruby KEATHLEY and one brother Hubert KEATHLEY.

Funeral services for Emma Sue POUNDS, 81, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Heath Memory Chapel in Tulsa with Rev. Brian Pounds officiating. Burial was in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Alderwoods-Heath Funeral Home of Tulsa. Mrs. POUNDS was born Aug. 6, 1924, in Sallisaw, to Luther and Ruby (CURRY) McMURTREY. She died Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, in Tulsa. She married Fred POUNDS in Kellyville in 1944. Survivors include one daughter, Shara and husband Michael; two sons, Mike and wife Jeanie; Steve and wife Kathy; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, David McMURTREY and one sister, Pat HUNT.

Memorial services for Herbert E. "Duke" SERING, 84, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. George Corbell officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SERING was born April 10, 1921, in Rutland, Vt., to Arthur SERING and Hazel (SMITH) SERING. He died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, in Muldrow. He married Patricia Elaine KEEN, May 13, 1973, in Alhambra, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Pat SERING of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Bobby, Barbara and Kenny, and Kelli and Trex; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Cara Lynn COOK, one grandchild, one sister and two brothers.

Funeral services for Tommy SHADE, 77, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church, north of Vian, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Phillips Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SHADE was born Sept. 16, 1928, in Gore, to Stricker SHADE and Sarah TEEHEE. He died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include six sons, Jerry and wife Judy, Richard and wife Paulette, Thomas, William and wife Joann, Albert and wife Karen, Robert and wife Pam; two sisters, Sally and Rose; two brothers, John B. and Ernest; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betsy and son Emmett SHADE.

Funeral services for Winona WELCH, 82, of Marble City, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Vision of Christ in Marble City with Revs. Jerry Cheater and Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WELCH was born Dec. 12, 1923, in Marble City, to Joseph McINERNEY and Pinkie Alice USSERY. She died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Rose; one son, George E.; one sister, Mable; one niece; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters and her husband, Ernest WELCH.

Funeral services for Rose Decker WILLIAMS, 49, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Mayberry Cemetery in Central City, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born, Sept. 15, 1956, in Tuscumbia, Ala. She died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Ernie; two daughters, Carman and Tina; two step-daughters, Michelle and Jennifer; three sons, Landis, Chancey and Josh; four sisters, Vanessa, Theresa, Wanda and Charlene; one brother, Charles; and 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jim FRANCE, 83, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Vaught Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. FRANCE died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Joan; two sons, Bobby and Don; one sister, Lula Mae; one brother Russell; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Linda Jo "Mom" ROBERTS, 64, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. ROBERTS died Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006. Survivors include her husband Billy Ray ROBERTS of the home; two daughters, Cyndy and her husband Chris, Deborah "Tink" and her husband Mearl; one son, Randy and his wife Martha; one sister Jeannie; mother-in-law, Savilla ROBERTS; brother-in-law, Ronnie; sister-in-law, Faye; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family that knew her as "Mom"; two special friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Cleo Mrytle (CONNELY) LITTLE and Edwin Jolly LITTLE.

Funeral services for George Berry "Buck" WILLIAMS, 58, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Mt. Zion C.M.E. Church in Fort Smith with Rev. Michael Barker officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. Williams was born Oct. 24, 1947, in Charleston, Ark., to Castle WILLIAMS and Geraldine (FERGUSON) WILLIAMS. He died Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis (CAMPBELL) WILLIAMS of the home; sons, George Jr., Greg, and Eric; step-son, Tyron; daughter, Talithia; step-daughter, Melinda; mother-in-law, Dovie CAMPBELL; 18 grandchildren; brothers, Charles, Norman and Gary; Sisters, Casteline, Dollene and M. Faye.

Funeral services for Donald Lee BUTTERY, 71, of Vian, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Blackgum Baptist Church, north of Vian, with Revs. Dale Ritter and Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Buttrey was born March 5, 1934, in Vian, to Otis BUTTERY and Cherokee (HOUSTON) BUTTERY. He died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, in Tulsa. He married Carol Jean BRASHEAR, July 1, 1960, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Carol BUTTERY of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Darrell and Sue, Troy and Pam, and Ronald; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; four brothers, Buddy, Dell, Robert and David; and several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Jackie Lee "Jack" CALCOTE, 54, of Tahlequah, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Tahlequah with Pastor Allen Nolan officiating, under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home, in Tahlequah. Mr. CALCOTE was born Dec. 19, 1951, in Lawton, to J.C. and Vina Lou CALCOTE. He died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006. He married Debbie HOUGH in 1977. Survivors include his wife, Debbie CALCOTE of the home; sons, B.J., Dakota, Laramie and Jackie Lee; mother, Vina Lou BRISTER; sister, Debbie; brother, Tony; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother David CALCOTE.

Funeral services for Sidney David COKER, 78, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Rev. Shawn Money and Monte Johnson officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. COKER was born July 7, 1927, in Muldrow, to Charles Wesley COKER and Altie (MITCHELL) COKER. He died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lorene Elizabeth PRATT, Nov. 4, 1950, in Ozark, Ark. She preceded him in death, May 12, 1998, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son, Danny; two grandchildren; two sisters, Opal and Neva; two brothers, Homer and John; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one sister and three brothers.

Graveside services for W. Don HEARD, MD, 63, of Vian, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HEARD was born March 13, 1942, in Traskwood, Ark., to John Wilbur HEARD and LeVeta (SANDERS) HEARD. He died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include one brother, Terry and wife Anita; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Mary Frances HORN, 74, of Gore, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Brother Russell Sanders officiating. Cremains buried in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HORN was born Jan. 23, 1932, in Stigler, to Edward NOEL and Victoria (MATHEWS) NOEL. She died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, in Gore. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa and Vicki; five sons, Monte, Lawrence, Edward, Gerald and Brady; two sisters, Wanema and Joan; one brother, Lawrence; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dallas HORN and two brothers, Leo and Wayne NOEL

Cremation for Elcie Mae MENSCH, 60, of Roland, was under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. MENSCH died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include three daughters, Mechell, Carolyn and Mary; three sons, Terry, Lonnie and Leon; mother, Dovie MAINESS GEORGE; one sister, Ella; three brothers, Darrell, Gary and Farron; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Barbara Marie PALMER, 78, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw with Father Danny Chiffler officiating. Burial of cremains will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PALMER was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Montreal, Canada, to Ernest Edward MAYNARD and Olive Mable Sarah (BASETT) Maynard. She died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Kenneth PALMER who preceded her death in 1996 in Riverside, Calif. Survivors include one daughter, Denise; one son, Terry, Sr.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Richard Curtis RAY, 59, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Family Worship Church in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. RAY died Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include one son, Steven; mother, Virginia ANDERSON; three sisters, Yvonda, Lisa and Sabrina; two step-brothers, Earl and Bill.

Funeral services for Cynthia D. "Cindy" SHACKELFORD, 50, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Muskogee Church of Christ with Don Cherry and Kevin Stewart officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SHACKELFORD was born March 7, 1955, in Webbers Falls, to Sherman and Velma (SHORT) MORTON. She died Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include her mother, Velma; sister, Pat; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Samantha; nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Jack Stuart. She was preceded in death by her father, Sherman MORTON in 1984.

Funeral services for Ethel Geneva MORTON BISHOP, 86, of San Antonio, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Lakeroad Church of Christ in Gore, with Bro. John Hollingsworth officiating. Burial is in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. BISHOP was born June 18, 1919, in Pottsville, Ark., to Henry Franklin MORTON and Minnie Ethel (MATTHEWS) MORTON. She died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in San Antonio. Survivors include two daughters, Sara and Wilma Louise; two sons, Eugene and Stephen; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Lois; four brothers, Leland, Don, Dan and James; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John L. BRANUM, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with Rev. Ron Williamson officiating. Burial is in West View Cemetery near Ozark, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. BRANUM was born May 11, 1925, in Oran, Texas, to Edwin C. BRANUM and Alva Marie BRANUM. He died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006. Survivors include his wife Betty BRANUM; two daughters, Deborah Ann and Rhonda Evon; two step-daughters, Janice and Janet; two sons, John, Jr. and T. K.; two step-sons, Cliff and Frank; one sister, Dena; 17 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Eugene Warren BRANUM.

A memorial service for James William CASEY, 56, of Lead Hill, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at Oak Cliff Baptist Church fellowship hall in Fort Smith, Ark. The Rev. Phil Whitten will officiate. Mr. CASEY died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in Mountain Home, Ark. He was born Feb. 6, 1950, to Harvey and Flora WAXEILBAUM CASEY in Fort Smith. Mr. CASEY married Mona ADKINS on Dec. 23, 1982, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Mona, of Lead Hill; his brother-in-law and caregiver, Ponder L.; one son, Jeremy; two brothers, Harvey, and Roy; three sisters, Cheryl and Billy, Diane and Joe, and Betty; six nieces; and six nephews. He was preceded in death by a stepson, Jay BARBER; daughter, Amber CASEY; and his parents.

Mrs. Loris Lahoma GOODWIN DICKEY, who served 45 years as a teacher and was a charter member of many local organizations, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw. The Rev. Steve Rutherford officiated. Burial followed in Sallisaw City Cemetery under direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. DICKEY, 94, was born on April 1, 1911, to Walter GOODWIN and Rose Ada ADAIR GOODWIN in Sallisaw. She married Raymond Norphet DICKEY on Feb. 28, 1937, in Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. DICKEY is survived by one sister, Mary Louise; two nephews; one niece; one great-nephew; and several other relatives and many friends. Mrs. DICKEY was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, on Aug. 29, 1966, and by her parents, three sisters and one brother.

Graveside services for Oma KAIN, 90, of Sallisaw, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Noel officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KAIN was born March 2, 1915, in Sequoyah County, to Marshall Lee BERRY and Stella (ATKISON) BAIN. She died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Jim KAIN who preceded her in death in 1963 in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret, Judy and Debbie; three sons, Delbert , Howard and Ronnie; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Luke "Jerry" KAIN, four step-sons and one brother, Claude WINKLEPLECK.

Funeral services for Jeff LEWIS, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Jerry Copeland and Deward Gunter officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LEWIS was born Dec. 19, 1925, in Brent Community, to Thomas LEWIS and Pearl (GREGORY) LEWIS. He died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Clara Maxine COX, June 10, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Maxine LEWIS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Sherman; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dovie and Sarah; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Corynne W. RENZ, 98, of Oklahoma City, will be held in Sallisaw at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Smith & Kernke Funeral Directors in Oklahoma City. Mrs. RENZ was born Aug. 31, 1907, in Sallisaw, to Henry and Annie WINTER. She died Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, in Oklahoma City. She married Lewis RENZ. Survivors include two nieces; two cousins; and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Funeral services for George T. ROSS, 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Assembly of God Church, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Ross was born Nov. 24, 1914, in Akins Community, to Bullet ROSS and Betty (KIDD) ROSS. He died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Geneva HARP, July 3, 1993, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Geneva ROSS of the home; two daughters, Betty and Wanda; two step-daughters, Sue and Jackie; one daughter-in-law, Helen; two sons, Danny and Jimmy; two step-sons, Robert and Jace; one sister, Bessie; one brother, Jack; and several grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Neva DENNY ROSS, one son, George Donald ROSS, one grandson, Jerry Dale HIGHTOWER, three sisters and four brothers.

Graveside services for Steven Carl YOUNG, 42, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Bro. Jimie-Wray Mead officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. YOUNG was born April 15, 1963, in Alameda, Calif., to Velda (BARNETT) GIBBONS. He died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Pamela Ann HOUSE, Nov. 15, 1989, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Pamela YOUNG of the home; parents, Velda June and James Carl; three sisters, Virginia, Linda and Laurie; two brothers, James Carl, Jr. and Jon; one aunt and one uncle; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Frankie Lee YOUNG, III and David Paul YOUNG.

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