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Graveside services for Ella Mae ALLEN, 85, of Mansfield, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. ALLEN died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in Mansfield. Survivors include two daughters, Betty and Reba; four sons, Donald, Robert, Kenneth, and William; two sisters, Lucille and Hattie; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Louella SHARP.

Funeral services for Margie Faye RIDDLE "Peggy" HAMLIN, 69, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Ronnie Gilmore officiating. Burial is in the Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HAMLIN was born on Feb. 4, 1937, in Muldrow to George Gib RIDDLE and Essie (IRVIN) RIDDLE. She died on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kinberly and Richard; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Debbie; five grandsons; and six brothers, Arlis, Finis, Wayne, Gilbert, Gene, and Jimmie Dale. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for June HARVEY, 62, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Blackgum Harvestime Temple with Revs. Robert Buttrey and Chris Armer officiating. Burial was in the Box Cemetery in Blackgum community, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HARVEY was born Sept. 12, 1944, in Vian, to Chester and Essie (RAY) ARMER. She died Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, in Tahlequah. She married Ron HARVEY, in 1992. Survivors include her husband, Ron HARVEY of the home; two daughters, Terry and husband, Jonathan, and Leisa and husband, Billy; mother; sister, Sandy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Emma, Eddie and Janet Johnny and Sharon, Gary, Roger, Darrell and Leona; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, son, Jim THOMAS, brother, Andy ARMER and husband Wendell CHAMBERS.

Funeral services for Lena HYSLOP, 98, of Webbers Falls were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in the Gum Springs Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HYSLOP was born on Dec. 23, 1908, in Waldron, Ark. She died on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Edith Mae and Ted; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Johnnie J. JOHNSON, 90, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Connie Gibson and P. Doug Harvell officiating. Burial was in Weddington Cemetery in Wedington, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. JOHNSON was born Jan. 15, 1917, in Fayetteville, Ark., to William JOHNSON and Cora (NEILL) JOHNSON. He died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Troy Marguerite COOPER, October 17, 1937, in Washington County, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite JOHNSON of the home; two sons, Kendall Allen and Monte; one grandson, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Charley MOSS, 68, of Eufaula were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Round Mountain Community Church in Gore with the Rev. Edward Capers officiating. Burial was in the Round Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MOSS was born on June 1, 1938, in Gore to James Winsler "Jim" MOSS and Maggie (FOX) MOSS. He died on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Eufaula. Survivors include his guardian-niece Linda, and her husband, Jimmy; two brothers, R.B. and his wife, Shirley; several nieces, nephews, great-great-great and great-great-great-great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mable CHANDLER, Myrtle BROWN and Ethel MOSS.

Funeral services for Michael Wayne REED, 46, of Barling, Ark., formerly of Muldrow will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. REED was born on May 14, 1960, at the Dyess Air Force Base in Texas, to Beryil Kenneth REED and Rosemary (HIGGINS) REED. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, in Tulsa. He married Sonja Marie WALLER on Aug. 23, 1986, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sonja REED, of the home; his mother; one brother, Kenneth; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Herma O. KUYKENDALL TILLEY, 87, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. John O'Hara officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TILLEY was born on Dec. 30, 1919, in Sallisaw to Frank STEELY and Josie (SPENCER) STEELY. She died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2007, in the Sloans Chapel community. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Eloise and Jack, and Doris and John; one son and daughter-in-law, Perry and Lahoma; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Modene and Emma Lou; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Nina RUESTOW and Edith PENDERGRASS.

Funeral services for Eula Faye COONROD BRANT, 85, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Mrs. Gertie Barber officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BRANT was born on May 31, 1921, in Yale to Jesse COONROD and Vennie Viola (SIMNETT) COONROD. She died on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, in Muldrow. She married Walter Lewis BRANT on May 26, 1941, in Newkirk. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Karen and Sherry; three sons, Frank Marvin and Terry; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Roy. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Irvin COONROD.

Funeral services for Elizabeth "Liz" CALLISON, 69, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Don Chaffin officiating. Burial was in the Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. CALLISON was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Milburn, to Clarence Washington WILLIAMS and Evlyn (WEDDEL) WILLIAMS. She died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, in Webbers Falls. She married Joe Howard CALLISON, June 7, 1953, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Joe CALLISON of the home; son, Larry and his wife, Arland; daughter, Jacquetta "Sissy" and husband, Terry; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth and her husband, Tuffy, and Gayle and her husband, Dub. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Fay STEWARD and granddaughter, Rebekah GILBERT.

Graveside services for Lois J. HARRIS, 67, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Janie McKeehen officiating. Burial is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARRIS was born on Aug. 2, 1939, in Rosebud, Ark., to Kalip PRESLEY and Myrtle (HANEY) PRESLEY. She died, on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Lynn Allen HARRIS Sr. on Feb. 16, 1957, in Aromas, Calif. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1995, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Paul; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Lynn. and Robin, Darrell Edward and Amanda, Raymond Dean and Ashley, and Charles Wayne and Richenda, and Jerry Dale; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty and Ruth; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dennis M. KUYKENDALL, 54, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with full military honors under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. KUYKENALL died on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007, in Mena, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Michelle, of Fort Smith; his father and step-mother, R.V. and Marilyn KUYKENDALL; mother, Dolores BURRIS; two daughters, Christina, and Tara; two sons, Drew Aaron and Dennis Michael Jr.; three sisters, Sherry, Trena and Teirra; four brothers, Dr. Rick, Robert, and Mark and Terry; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Ada LEE, 92, of the Friendship community, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark. Burial was in the Garden of Memories in Charleston, under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston. Mrs. LEE was born Sept. 5, 1914, in Roseville, Ark., to Columbus HUTCHINS and Rena (ROWLAND) HUTCHINS. She died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three sons, George, Jerry and John; one brother, Hubert; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Charlie R. LEE and her parents.

Cremation for Thurman Stanley McGEE, Sr., 52, of Muldrow, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McGEE was born May 20, 1954, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Grover Franklin McGEE and Glessie Leola (OWENS) McGEE. He died Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, in Tahlequah. He married Ruby Alline BRANSCUM, March 3, 1972, in Modesto, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Alline McGEE of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Polly and David; one son and daughter-in-law, Thurman, Jr. and Leslie; mother, Glessie OWENS McGEE; seven sisters, Martha, Janie, Theresa, Saletha, Audrey, Lila and Toni; three brothers, David, Don and Martin; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.

Rosary for Mary Frances NIEMANN, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Saint Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. NIEMANN died on Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, David, and Phillip; one sister, Emma; one brother, John ; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene NIEMANN, and one son, Chris NIEMANN.

Funeral services for Wunoma Lorie PARTAIN, 70, of Kaw City, were held at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Greasey Community Church in rural Adair county with Rev. Udal Denny officiating. Burial was in the Seabolt Cemetery in Short, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City. Mrs. PARTAIN was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Nicutt, to James LIMORE and Edna Rose (DENNY) LIMORE. She died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, in Kaw City. She married Cecil PARTAIN, June 11, 1954, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Rickey and wife, Janis, and Keith; three step-children, Carol and husband, OWEN, Betty, and Jo Ann and her husband, Darrel; two brothers, George and Edgar; three sisters, Florene, Dorothy and Barbara; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Audrey SAULS.

Graveside services for Cynthia Frye SANDERS, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the McCoy Indian Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SANDERS was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Sallisaw, to Moses Frye SANDERS and Sarah Ruth (ADAIR) SANDERS. She died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include Billy and Jenie, Terry and Shirley, Larry and Judy, Helen C. , Mose and Crystal, Raymond and Sandra; and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Mary L. "Babe" SANDERS MAYES, Ada Catherine SANDERS WATERS and Polly SANDERS, three brothers, Roy A. "Salty" SANDERS, Mose F. SANDERS and Carrigan C. "Chuch" SANDERS.

Funeral services for Daisey Jewel WOODEN, 89, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. WOODEN was born Dec. 27, 1917, in Sallisaw. She died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2007, in Alma, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Lula Ann and husband Jack; two grandchildren; niece, Peggy Ann; nephew, John; friend, Mary Catherine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy WOODEN, her parents, Samuel P. and Minnie Ann LOOPER BLACKWELL, and one sister, Anna Virginia "Peggy" CARTER.

Funeral services for Euell Lee JONES, Sr., 80, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Joe Fonville and Pastor Gary Ulmer officiating. Burial will be in Redland Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. JONES was born Oct. 1, 1926, in Gans, to Walter JONES and Nancy (MATTINGLY) JONES. He died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007, in Van Buren. He married Anna Vivian BRIDGERS, Dec. 4, 1944, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Anna JONES of the home; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Virginia and Herman, and Sandra and Lloyd, Donna and Gary, Betty and Drew, and Linda Gayle; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Kenny, Larry and Lisa, and Lee and Karen; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Helen Grace CHANDLER and one son, Terry Dale JONES.

Funeral services for Jimmie KILGORE, 56, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial will be in White Bluff Cemetery in Bonanza, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KILGORE was born July 3, 1950, in Pocola, to Arnold KILGORE and Eunice COLLEY. He died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, in Vian. Survivors include two sisters, Edna, and Allene; four brothers, Robert, Rufus, Manuel and Troy. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Willie KILGORE and Bill KILGORE.

Funeral services for Delia Mae BALLINGER O'NEAL, 91, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Revs. Andy O'Neal and Magellan O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. O'NEAL was born Oct. 3, 1915, in Crawford County, Arkansas, to John William BALLINGER and Maud Ann (ASKINS) BALLINGER. She died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, in Roland. She married Arthur Lee O'NEAL, Sept. 15, 1931, in the Long community. He preceded her in death, April 18, 1982, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Fern, Joyce, Charlotte and Bill, and Farrell and Willis; one son and daughter-in-law, Arnold and Virginia; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Robert C. COX, 73, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Jason Helmbacher and Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Cremains will be buried at Sallisaw City Cemetery at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COX was born Oct. 31, 1933, in Muskogee, to Sherman Wayne COX and Daisey Velma (JOHNSON) COX. He died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married M. Jo WHITTEN, Sep. 3, 1978, in Spiro. She preceded him in death, Jan. 2, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Scott; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert C., Jr. and Dr. Gary and Angela; two step-daughters and step-sons-in-law, Donnie Jo and Phillip, and Angie and Terry; two step-sons and step-daughters-in-law, Randy and Jeanne, and Alex and Missy; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Phillip and Bonnie, Louise and Catherine; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bennie and Maribelle, and Bill and Effie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Emma Bonnell DYER, 81, of Webbers Falls, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with Dr. Thomas Thorne and Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Private burial was in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. DYER was born March 16, 1925, in Cowlington, to David Robinson JARRARD and Margaret Emma (SWIFT) JARRARD. She died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, in Gore. She married Millard Thomas DYER, May 25, 1949. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy K. and Lee; sister-in-law, Marie; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers and seven sisters.

Graveside services for Mary Lee FAIN KELLER, 57, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Roland City Cemetery Pavilion in Roland, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. KELLER died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy; four sons, Shone, Tony, Frankie and Jim; two sisters, Lois and Omilee; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jaden David Charles NEINDORF, an infant, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Scott Liner officiating. Burial is in the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 11, 2007, to Fredrick David NEINDORF and Joellen Marie JONES. He died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his parents, Fredrick and Joellen of the home; paternal grandparents, Fredrick and Bonnie NEINDORF; maternal grandmother, Joyce JONES; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ethan NEINDORF and grandfather, Robert JONES.

Funeral services for Angela Dawn PAUL, 40, of McCurtain, are being held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler with the Rev. Tommie Parker officiating. Burial is in Miners Cemetery in McCurtain under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. PAUL was born on Oct. 12, 1966, in Ada to Benny BROWN Sr. and Billie JOHNSON. She died on Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband Johnny PAUL of the home; three daughters, Suzie, Kristina, and her husband, Lee, and Ashlee; two step-children, Steven and his wife, Carla, and MaryLynn and her husband, Nick; her parents, Benny BROWN Sr. and Billie and Andy JOHNSON; one sister, Marchetta and her husband, Robert; three brothers, Benny Jr., Neal, and Dewayne; father-in-law, Theadore PAUL; five grandchildren; one niece; and seven nephews; She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jack JONES.

Funeral services for Shirley PHILLIPS, 73, of Gans are being held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pentecostal Church of God in Sallisaw with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial of cremains is at the Jasper Cemetery in Jasper, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PHILLIPS was born on Jan. 3, 1934, in Tulsa to Paul Donald KEEN and Elsie (Ware) KEEN. She died on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, in Gans. She married Roscoe Talmadge PHILLIPS Jr. on May 22, 1953, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1980, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Paul Talmadge, and James Edward and Terry; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Janet Lee; and one brother, John. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ramona EDWARDS, and her parents.

Funeral services for Opal Sue ROGERS, 82, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. ROGERS died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Herbert James ROGERS of Greenwood; three daughters, Mary Alice and husband Clyde, and Pamela Sue and husband Milton, and Ramona Gail and husband Steve; two sons, Herbert James (Jim) Jr. and wife Marjorie, and David Lynn and wife Teeki; eight sisters, Jean, Dorotha, Margaret ,Francis, Naomi, Glenda, Wanda, and Carolyn; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Rhonie ROGERS and David Scott ROGERS.

Homer Fay TREADWAY was born November 7, 1923 in Peel, AR. His parents were Fay and Gracie TREADWAY and one sister Madeline. He married his sweetheart, Barbara, they were married November 27, 1946. Fay and Barbara had two children, Mike and Shelly; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 2:00 pm.,at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, Oklahoma with burial on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at U S National Cemetery, Ft Gibson, Oklahoma.

Funeral services for Joe Max WATIE, 79, of Ulysses, Kan., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 24, at the Church of Christ in Ulysses with Minister Warren Baldwin officiating. Military graveside services were in the Ulysses Cemetery, under the direction of Grant County Funeral Home of Ulysses. Mr. WATIE was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Sallisaw, to Pearl Lee and Roxann (BRACKETT) WATIE. He died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, in Ulysses. He married Modene M. MILLER, April 6, 1948, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death, Dec. 17, 1998. Survivors include one son, Kelly and his wife Lucy; three daughters, Peggy and her husband Don, Bobbie, and Linda and her husband Randy; two brothers, Paul and his wife, Lorene, Stan and his wife Joyce; one sister, Melda; brother-in-law, Wayne and wife, Ernestine; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, wife, one granddaughter, Shannon VALDEZ, two infant grandsons, two brothers, John and Remo WATIE, three sisters, Janice WATIE, Edith BIGGS and Annabelle BIAS.

Funeral services for Jewel Irene WEAR, 89, of Tulsa, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Christian Church in Sallisaw with Minister David Morley and Rev. Susan Parsons officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WEAR was born April 29, 1917, in Muldrow, to William Riley JONES and Maud Bell (OLIVER) JONES. She died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, in Tulsa. She married Dale Eugene WEAR, July 6, 1944, in Vallejo, Calif. Survivors include her husband Dale of the home; one daughter, Karen; one grandson; one sister, Opal; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Ralph, Ray, Henry and Skeet JONES and one sister, Lois DAVIS.

Funeral services for Olon Wayne WEBB, 85, of Talahina, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Leon Farley officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WEBB was born Oct. 26, 1921, in Sequoyah County, to Jack WEBB and Blanch (PALMER) WEBB. He died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, in Poteau. Survivors include five sisters, Reba, Mabel, Audie, Vada and Jessie; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Tom, Rube and Ernest WEBB and one sister, Savola PITMAN.

Funeral services for Doyle DEAN, 83, of Liberty, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Roland Pentecostal Church with Revs. Steve Gray and J.W. Gray officiating. Burial was in the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. DEAN was born Jan. 6, 1924, in Alma, Ark., to Charlie William DEAN and Oam (LAWRENCE) DEAN. He died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Bonnie Irene GUNTER, in 1944, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death, Feb. 2, 1970, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lajuana and Stanley.; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ronnie, Roger and Diana, and Robert and Debbie; two sisters, Thelma and Dorothy; two brothers, Carl and Will Rogers; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his, parents, five sisters, Helen QUINN, Louise IRVIN, Betty Jo HENRY, Ella Mae TOPS WINTERS and Ellis Mae BUTLER, and one brother, Douglas DEAN.

Funeral services for Beth KOPROVIC, 64, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. KOPROVIC was born, May 30, 1942, in Waldron, Ark. to Grady and Daisy RICE. She died Monday, Feb. 12, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Chester of the home; two daughters, Mary Beth and Jennifer and her husband, Buddy; two sons, David and his wife, Christy, and Toby and his wife, Monica; two sisters, LaJune and Patsy; one brother, Grady Terrall; nine grandchildren

Graveside services for Dorothy Juanita McFARLAND, 78, of Cookson, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Jack Middleton officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McFARLAND was born Oct. 31, 1928, in Nelsonville, Ohio, to Charles Edwards CHEEK and Nellie Mae (HAYNIE) CHEEK. She died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in Cookson. She married Perry Niles McFARLAND, Aug. 20, 1949, in Greenwood, Ark. He preceded her in death, Aug. 29, 1983, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles Walter and Jan; one son-in-law, Ron; two grandchildren; and two sisters, Lola and Retha. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Gwendolyn Ann VanNATTA, two sisters, Elzie PELIGO and Shelba CRENSHAW and one brother, Charles CHEEK.

Funeral services for Dora Cathern "Dillard" RANDALL, 99, of Cowlington, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Lone Elm Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Bender and Bro. Earl Williamson officiating. Burial was in Short Mountain, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. RANDALL was born Aug. 11, 1907, in Sims, Ark., to Rena Ann (CARTER) DILLARD and LaFayette DILLARD. She died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, in Spiro. Survivors include one son, Doyle and wife Lee, two half-sisters, Emma and Faye; nieces and nephews, She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle RANDALL, a baby girl, her parents, her brothers, Thomas DILLARD, Odes DILLARD, Joe DILLARD, and Abner DILLARD, her sisters, Martha ANDERSON, Dicy WARNEKE, Ermith SCOTT, Ermon BENNIE, Cleo ARWOOD, and Olean WITT, two half brothers, Jim DILLARD, and Herman DILLARD and also three nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Vida Ophelia PRICE THOMAS, 102, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Teddy Qualls officiating. Burial is in Rocky Point Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMAS was born July 30, 1904, in the Rocky Point community in Indian Territory, to Joel Strawther PRICE and Lenora Ellen (BROWN) PRICE. She died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, in Tahlequah. She married Walter THOMAS, Feb. 12, 1921, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death, April 18, 1993, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Mabel and Lois; five sons, Herbert, Gilbert (J.B.), Olen, Clay and Jimmy; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Fay THOMAS, one grandson, Steven THOMAS and two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Edna Jean WILLIAMS, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church with Father Jon McDougal officiating. Burial is in Washington Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. WILLIAMS died Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Charles; step-daughter, Veronica; step-sons, Eric, and Kenneth; one step-grandchild; sisters, Joanne and Myra, brothers, David, James, Glen, Gary and Jerry.

Funeral services for Bertie Marie COPELAND, 86, of Newcastle, were held Tuesday at the Freewill Baptist Church in Newcastle. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Edmond, under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service of Norman. Mrs. COPELAND was born Dec. 16, 1920, in Sadie, to Homer Arlis BURCHAM and Elbie Vey (HICKS) BURCHAM. She died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007. She married Aubry COPELAND, June 25, 1938, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death. Survivors include five children, Dale and Judy, Wilma and Jimmie, Ray and Kathy, James and Barbara, and Roy and Tamra; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John and Barbara BURCHAM of Oklahoma City, and James and Nancy; five sisters, Effie, Margie and John, Rebecca, Lizzie, and Leota; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, church family and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Robert Benjamin, and an infant, three sisters, Buelah RENFRO, Margaret WALLACE WALDON, and Edna Emma BURCHAM, and one grandson, Keith Alan COPELAND.

James H. "Jim" FOX was born on May 29, 1925, in Moffett, and he died on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo. A memorial visitation was held Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home in Webb City, Mo. Arrangements were made under the direction of Hedge-Lewis Funeral Home of Webb City. He married Terry IVEY on Nov. 4, 1943, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Terry FOX of the home; two daughters, Rose Marie, and Eva Jean and her husband, Joe; one daughter-in-law, Carol Jane; one sister, Agnes; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Paul Henry FOX and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for James Lourance HENDRIX, 74, of Tulsa, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Lawnwood Freewill Baptist Church in Tulsa with Revs. Steve Loveless, and Glen Hood, and Mark Rollins, and Matthew Rollins officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HENDRIX was born Jan. 3, 1933, in Bella Vista, California, to Alex Jack HENDRIX and Jessie Mae (STEELE) HENDRIX.. He died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, in Tulsa. He married Wilma June "Jan" QUALLS, May 6, 1966, in Carson City, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Jan HENDRIX of the home; four daughters, Katherine, Karen, Kimberly and Cindy and Stacey whom he raised as his own daughter; five sons, James, Jr., Steve, Randall, Jeff, and Rustin; three brothers, John, Jack, Jr., and William; 23 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 13 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Maudie Pauline (BROOKS) KEYS, 88, of Bartlesville were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Arnold Moore-Dewey Funeral Home Chapel in Bartlesville with Chaplain Alvie Thornton officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw Cemetery on Thursday under the direction of Arnold Moore Funeral Service of Bartlesville. Mrs. KEYS was born on Sept. 22, 1918, north of Sallisaw in Cherokee County to James A. BROOKS and Lynn B. (CASEY) BROOKS. She died on Sunday Feb. 18, 2007, in Dewey. She married John Carnell KEYS on Dec. 31, 1935, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 1983. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carnelda "Jo" and her husband, Ron; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Martha Sue and her husband, Odie; two brothers, Deemal and Johnny; and a special niece, Amy Lee. She was also preceded in death by two infant sons, James Carnell KEYS and Jimmy Lewis KEYS, three brothers, George BROOKS, Jimmy BROOKS and J.T. BROOKS and two sisters, Mrs. Ollie CAMPBELL and Mrs. Betty Jean FORNASZEWSKI.

Cremation for Viola PARTAIN, 81, of Pocola, were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PARTAIN was born Sept. 14, 1925, in Coldwater, Kan., to Winnie LaFEVER and Sarah ELLIOTT. She died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, in Pocola. Survivors include one daughter, Rowena; three step-daughters, Nona, Bonnie and Doris; one son, Ronald E.; one step-son, Lonnie Earl; one sister, Jewell; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Joseph PARTAIN, one son, Robert W. BROWING, two grandsons and brother, Vernon G. LaFEVER.

Funeral services for Patsy Marie STEPHENS LEE, 72, of Claremore, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Terry Guthrie and Keith Tatham officiating. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LEE was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Harrison community, to Ted Isaac STEPHENS and Madie A. (TIMMERMAN) STEPHENS. She died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, in Claremore. She married John Calvin "J.C." LEE, on Feb. 2, 1953 in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death, June 14, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Daniel, Donna, and Stephanie and Mike; mother, Madie STEPHENS; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Joyce, and Connie and Steve; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Curtis and Sylvia, and Steve and Joan; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Blaz Denton McMULLAN, 19, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Muldrow Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Kevin Peterson officiating. Burial is in the Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McMULLAN was born on Nov. 2, 1987, in Humble, Texas, to Jay D, McMULLAN and Dina PETERS. He died on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007, in Azle, Texas. Survivors include three sisters, Krishina, Kasha and DiRan; two brothers, Shandall, and Troy; parents, mother and step-father Dina EDWARDS and Randy EDWARDS; and grandparents, Ava and Harlold PETERS, and Joe D McMULLAN.

Erin WARDLOW was buried at Akins Cemetery on Feb 20, 2007 next to her husband and best friend Jerry. Erin passed away on Jan 29, 2007 at her home in Sacramento. Jerry passed away in June of 2005 She is survived by parents. Agent Funeral Home handled all the arrangements.

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