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Funeral services for Tom "Willie" CRANDALL, 61, of Muldrow, were held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jim Parsley officiating. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CRANDALL was born April 21, 1946, in Lansing, Mich., to Elwin CRANDALL, Sr. and Lila Belle (COSPER) CRANDALL. He died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, in Cincinatti, Ohio. He married Judy Ann WATERS, Nov. 5, 1966, in Williamston, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Judy of the home; two daughters, Jillanne and Gennifer; two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah; four sisters, Norma Jean, Nancy, Mary and Julie; five brothers, Frank, Elwin, Mike, Kris and Pat; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bill M. MANNON, 76, of Gore, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Gore with Revs. Dwain Hardbarger and Cletis Jones officiating. Burial is in Stevenson Cemetery, north of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Mannon was born Nov. 4, 1931, in Braggs, to Pleasant Alfred MANNON and Ollie (GOODMAN) MANNON. He died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Muskogee. He married Lola TERRILL, Oct. 3, 1950, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Lola of the home; one daughter, Anita; one grandson; one great-grandson; one brother, Geroge; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, Mary DAILY, Emma CRUM, Oma SUMMERLIN, Odie CRUM and June SPEARS and six brothers, Joe, Fred, Virgil, Ernie, Roy and Levi MANNON.

Funeral services for Helen GIPSON MILLER, 78, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Charles Ogdon and James Ogdon officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MILLER was born June 8, 1929, in Muldrow, to Henry GIPSON and Neta (OGDON) GIPSON. She died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Clyde; two nieces; one nephew; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Anna Dean and Joan, and two husbands, Dale SOUTHERN and Bruce MILLER.

Funeral services for Jerry MITCHELL, Sr., 64, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. J.D. Jones officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. MITCHELL was born Aug. 2, 1943, in Chicago to William MITCHELL and Anna (DUNN) MITCHELL. He died Friday, Jan. 25, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Ladonna MITCHELL; daughters, Leiloni, Denise, Jerri, Antonette and Tonya; sons, Theron, Eric, William Jerry, Jr., and Jerry; brothers, William and Albert.

Funeral services for James E. SEAY, 69, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Vian Baptist Church with Revs. Jim Murphy and T.D. Drew officiating. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SEAY was born April 21, 1938, in Vian, to Francis SEAY and Rhonda (SUTTERFIELD) SEAY. He died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Vian. He married Oma Fae BRUCE, Feb. 6, 1959, in Inola. Survivors include his wife, Oma Fae of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Tiffany and Johnathon; one son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Rhonda; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tommy, Jim and Gary; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Steve SEAY.

Funeral services for Marie CLOPTON, 82, of Mansfield, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Huntington Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Coop Prairie Cemetery, in Mansfield, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mrs. CLOPTON died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in Greenwood. Survivors include six sons, Buddy, Ronnie, Randy, Chris, Kevin and Tracy; two step-sons, Gail and Freddy; four daughters, Pat, Carolyn and Shirley and Beverly; one sister, Mildred; 36 grandchildren; and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by by her husbands, William BLACK and Alvie CLOPTON, one daughter, Kaye Lynne MICHAEL and one step-daughter, Pam CLOPTON.

Funeral services for Thomas Payne "Tommy" FERGUSON, 89, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Bro. Steve Breedlove officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. FERGUSON was born May 26, 1918, in Spiro, to Robert FERGUSON and Ethel (PAYNE) FERGUSON. He died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, in Spiro. Survivors include one daughter, Patti and her husband, Bill; two sisters, Alice and Freddie; one brother, Wayne and his wife, Mildred; four grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Jack B. FINE, 79, of Akins, were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Baptist Church with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FINE was born June 7, 1928, in Sloan's Chapel, to William and Flora (CHEEK) FINE. He died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in Akins. He married Barbara Sue LATTIMORE, May 5, 1951, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara Sue of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Cathi FINE; two grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys, Mabel and Mary Hope; two brothers, Charles, and Billie; special "brother", Wayne; one aunt, Eva; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Joel, Noel, and Dale FINE, three sisters, Madge CHUCULATE, India FINE, and Joyce PRICE.

John H. HARKREADER Sr., 82, of Grove, died at 4:35 p.m. on Feb. 3, 2008, at Integris Grove General Hospital. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home of Grove. He was born on Oct. 13, 1925, in Okmulgee to James Robert and Mary Magdelene (EDWARDS) HARKREADER. Mr. HARKREADER married Marian Frances THOMAS on Aug. 2, 1946, in Independence, Kan. Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, John Jr., Phillip and Robert; one daughter, Jackie; two brothers; one sister; 10 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services for Stanley L. HOWELL, 78, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Chris Trager officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HOWELL was born on Aug. 26, 1929, in the Short community, to Tommy Christopher "T.C." HOWELL and Ella Mattie (HOLIMAN) HOWELL. He died on Feb. 1, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Betty Marie KELLEY on March 18, 1950, in St. John, Kan. She preceded him in death on Jan. 21, 1993, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his long-time companion, Arlena; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Lesley and Jalynn and Danny; one granddaughter; one grandson; four sisters, Genevive, Paralee, Willa Mae, and Minnie; one brother, Kenneth; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Christeen OLIVER, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. OLIVER was born June 17, 1938, in Akins, to Tom BENGE and Lucille (BARRETT) BENGE. She died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Thomas OLIVER, Jan. 4, 1964, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Thomas of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Toni and Kris; one granddaughter; two step-grandsons; one sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Wayne; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Linda, and Jim and Sandy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ida Mae GREGORY and her parents.

Funeral services for George Bentley ROMANS, Jr., 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemtery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROMANS was born May 28, 1916, in Sallisaw, to George Bentley ROMANS, Sr. and Eva (TEETER) ROMANS. He died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Betty ROMANS, Sept. 3, 1939, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Frank; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Shirley, Jud and Marilyn, and Tim and Kathy; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-mother, Elsie Kelton ROMANS.

Funeral services for Joyce Lynn SHEPHERD, 59, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren with Rev. C.G. Fisher officiating. Burial is in New Cemetery, in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. SHEPHERD died Tuesday, Feb. 5 2008 in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; one daughter, Delana; mother, Edwina BRYANT; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jamie Lynn SWIMMER, 25, of Porum, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Warner with Pastor Darrell Johnson officiating. Burial was in Bennett Cemetery, in Warner, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SWIMMER was born Oct. 11, 1982, in Tahlequah, to Jerry and Pamela SWIMMER. She died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Stigler. Survivors include her husband, Jesse SMITH of the home; children, Jesse James, and Jackson Wayne; her mother and her husband, Pamela and Mark Dean; father, Jerry SWIMMER; sisters, Kelli Renee and Savanna; brother, Blake; grandparents, Loyd and Sally SWIMMER, and Mary and Charles GRAY; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Janie and Jim MENDENHALL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Greg and Cindy SMITH.

Funeral services for Marie TIMMERMAN, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Watts Holiness Church, southwest of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Terry Guthrie and Mike McKinney officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TIMMERMAN was born on March 3, 1923, in the Bluff community, to Bill TAYLOR and Waley (TURNER) TAYLOR. She died on Feb. 3, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Kenneth Dale TIMMERMAN on Aug. 10, 1940, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on May 9, 1977, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Martha, Linda and Skip, Wanda and her husband, Alfred, and Kathy and her husband, Tommy; one son, Jimmie Dale and his wife, Belinda; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Alpha; one sister-in-law, Madie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Matthew TIMMERMAN.

Frank James AKAM, 69, of Sallisaw, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and arrangements were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. AKAM was born Dec. 10, 1938, to Frank and Betty (HOLMES) AKAM. Survivors include his wife, Wilberta (CALHOUN) AKAM of the home; daughter, Mitzi; step-daughter, Rhodal; son, Rick; step-sons, Glenn and Steve ; sisters, Terri, Margaret "Mippi", Mary "LuLu", Diane "Susie", and Carol; brothers, Donald and David; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Ruth CAPEHART, 78, of Arkoma, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. CAPEHART was born May 13, 1929, in Charleston, Ark., to William and Laura DURHAM. She died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her daughter, La Rita; one sister, Betty; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Ronald Gene HARVELL, 60, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HARVELL was born July 31, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Warren G. HARVELL and Elsie Elizabeth (FOREMAN) HARVELL. He died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, in Fort Smith. He married Mary Alice JONES, Dec. 12, 1969, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Matt; one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Angie; two granddaughters; one grandson; his mother; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Vickie and Bill, and Kathy and Todd; one brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Carol; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Thomas Arthur "T.A." KEITH, 74, of Fort Gibson, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Gibson with Bro. Danny Gandara officiating, under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mr. KEITH was born Dec. 9, 1933, in Lavaca, Ark., to Thomas Austin and Margie Mae (HOGAN) KEITH. He died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. He married Patsy GOINES, March 21, 1955, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Patsy KEITH of the home; his daughter and son-in-law Karen and Larry; one son Alan and his wife, Lisa; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughte; two sisters, Nelda and Betty; sister-in-law, Marr Lynn; brothers-in-law, Gary and Carole, and Johnnie and Pam; and nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.

Graveside services for Lenora COPRLAND FARGO, 82, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kellyville Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FARGO was born Sept. 15, 1925, in Sallisaw, to Theodore and Dora (STEPHENS) COPELAND. She died Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in Oklahoma. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Joe FARGO of the home; one daughter, Mary Ann and her husband, Jim; two sons, Asa Edwards and his wife, Elva, and Gerald Wayne and his wife, Dovie; two sisters, Mildred and Grace; one brother, Warren and his wife, Elsie; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Roger Lee FARGO, one grandson, Asa Edward FARGO, Jr. and one sister, Nadine FOREMAN.

Funeral services for Mary L. HARMAN, 73, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church in Roland. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. HARMAN died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Walter HARMAN; four daughters, Theresa, Johannah and her husband, Donald, Jovonna, and Gershelda; two sons, Jeffery and his wife, LaQuinta, and Charles and his wife, Frances; brothers, Othel and Sammy; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for John B. "J.B." MEEKS, 89, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Garner Garrison officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MEEKS was born Feb. 22, 1918, in Cypress Ridge, Ark., to John Arch MEEKS and Nancy Jane (COOPER) MEEKS. He died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Gore. Survivors include his daughters, Sonja and her husband, Robert, and Loretta; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Funeral services for Thomas B. MOBLEY, 74, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Tommy Treat and Ken Haile and Jim West officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. MOBLEY was born Oct. 5, 1933, in Sequoyah County, to Thomas Flemmings MOBLEY and Hettie (HAVNER) MOBLEY. He died Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lois TAYLOR, May 2, 1953, in Lee's Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Lois of the home; three daughters, Debbie and Bobby, Brenda and Mike, and Stacey and Robert; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Imogene and Norma Jewel; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Truman and Orville MOBLEY and one sister, Leo KENNEDY.

Funeral services for Tommy Neal MUNDY, 60, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial is in Maple Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. MUNDY was born Oct. 12, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Joseph MUNDY and Edna (LANCASTER) MUNDY. He died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Fort Smith/ He married Freida Fern DEAN, May 7, 1982, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Freida of the home; two daughters, Kim and her partner, KJ, and Rita and her husband, Jim; one son, Shawn and his wife, Karen; five grandsons; two great-grandsons; two brothers, Joe and Johnny; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Tammy MEHARA.

Funeral services for Virginia M. PEARSON, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with Rev. Joey Crenshaw officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. PEARSON was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Fort Smith, to Edward and Flora MILLER. She died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy, Flora and Trudy; one son, Larry; two brothers, Harold and Ed; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Odell PEARSON and two brothers, Richard MILLER of Fort Smith and James MILLER of Amarillo, Texas.

Memorial services for James Melvin RHODES, 83, of Oneida, Kan., will be held Sunday night, at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls after church services. Cremation was under the direction of Mount Hope Crematory of Topeka, Kan. Burial of the cremains will be in Wathena, Kan. at a later date. Mr. RHODES was born June 23, 1924, in Wathena. He died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Oneida. Survivors include one son, Edward and his wife, Patricia; four daughters, Rhonda, Elaine and her husband, Ron, Veramae and her husband, Mark, and Carolyn; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jimmy Dale ROGERS, Sr., 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Gans with Rev. Leroy Reid and Dennis McClure, Don Robertson, Bob Merrill and Jerry Christie officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROGERS was born Jan. 6, 1938, in Gans, to Ollie Eugene ROGERS and Beulah (STIMSON) ROGERS. He died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Shirley Ann RENFRO, Sept. 11, 1981, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; one daughter, Lea Ann; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy Dale, Jr., and Renee, Tom and Wanda, and David and Deanna ; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mayme, Diane and Don, Wanda, and Shelba and Dennis; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy and Marge, Seigal and Joan, Billy and Deane, and Stimson and Linda; one brother-in-law, David; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Wynona WRIGHT, and one brother-in-law, Paul MERRILL.

Memorial services for Marshall D. SPENCE, 81, of Vian, were held Wednesday at his home. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Sallisaw. Mr. SPENCE was born Jan. 6, 1927, in Walters, to Joe and Nora (NEWSOME) SPENCE. He died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Georgia of the home; two daughters, Darlene and her husband, Jack, and Deana; three step-daughters, Kathy, Linda and her husband, Gary, Lita and her husband, Bob; two sons, Eddie and his wife, Sharon, and Randy and his wife, Penny; three step-sons, Lloyd, Ben and his wife, Julie, and William; one sister, Emma; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, John, Leon, Merle, Howard and Anson and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Margaret F. TABOR, 93, of Hot Springs, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TABOR was born Feb. 14, 1914, in Clarksville, Ark., to William SHEARER and Emma (MATHER) SHEARER. She died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, in Hot Springs. She married Leland Rex TABOR, May 9, 1996, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Jan. 7, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Louis; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Adam Lee WARD, 19, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. George Brock III officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. WARD was born Nov. 4, 1988, in Cushing, to Kenneth Lee and Janet Lynn (VINSON) WARD. He died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his father; grandmother, Mae VINSON; sister, Lexy Lauran; and one half-sister, Stephanie. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services for Mary Lou HARVEY, 80, of Gore, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cornerstone Tabernacle Church in Gore with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Cherokee Municipal Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARVEY was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Wichita, Kan., to Ray STILLIAN and Lena (DOSDA) STILLIAN. She died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Tahlequah. She married Lloyd HARVEY, December of 1949. He preceded her in death, September of 1992, in Wichita. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Glen, and Diane and Bob; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one great-grandson and one sister.

Funeral services for Carthel H. RAMEY, 94, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Revs. Charles Ogdon, Charles Phillips and Randy Farmer officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. RAMEY was born Sept. 10, 1913, in Lee's Chapel, to Robert Ramey and Menerva (Holt) Ramey. He died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in Stilwell. He married Bernice C. HOLIMAN VANDERHEIDEN, Dec. 27, 1997, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Bernice of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Ann, and Junior and Portia, and Moody and Jan; four step-daughters and step-sons-in-law, Irene and John, Jean and Wayne, Rosa and Clebern, and Sylvia and Jim; one step-son, and step-daughter-in-law, Harold and Corinna; seven grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 62 years, Marie RAMEY and eight brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Danny L. STOVALL, 58, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 at the Christ the King Church in Vian with Revs. Jean Rozell and Fred Campbell officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STOVALL was born July 11, 1949, in Woodland, Calif., to Vern STOVALL and Mary Lee (CRAIGHEAD) STOVALL. He died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Theresa Lynn; one son, Bobby Dan; father and step-mother, Vern and Mary Helen STOVALL; three sisters, Sharon, Christy and Michael; five brothers, Bobby, Vern, Jr., Johnny, Michael and John; three grandsons; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Alan STOVALL, Jeff MILLIGAN, and Noel and Craig COLBERT.

Funeral services for Magaret Fern APPLE, 76, of Stigler, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Stigler Pentecostal Holiness Church with Revs. Marty Ford and Jack Sloan officiating. Burial was in Sans Bois Cemetery, under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. APPLE was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Osage County, to Roy and Lois (GOSS) PEEVYHOUSE. She died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2008, in Stigler. She married Frank APPLE, Nov. 15, 1947. Survivors include six daughters, JoAnn, Kay and her husband, Roy, Cheryl and her husband, John, Barbara and her husband, Donnie, and Cynthia and her husband, Freddie, and Karen and her husband, Glenn; three sons, Tony and his wife, Sharon, Michael Frank and his wife, Shirley, and Kenneth Wayne and his wife, Donna; 38 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Murrel; three sisters, Eunice, Ether and Geneva; extended family member, Jodie; and a special life long friend, Hester. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters, Sue PAYTON and Ruth PEEVYHOUSE, one brother, Omer PEEVYHOUSE, one son, Christopher APPLE and one son-in-law, Bob LYNCH.

Funeral services for Bonnie CRAGHEAD, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Merel Rowe and Paul Rowe officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CRAGHEAD was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Sequoyah County, to George MILLIGAN and Willie (CAPPS) MILLIGAN. She died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Jack CRAGHEAD, Dec. 9, 1939, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death, Feb. 2, 2003, in Sallisaw Survivors include eight daughters and five sons-in-law, Lois, June, Ella, Linda and Merel, Sally and Paul, and Lena and Charles, Lahoma and Earl, and Jean and Steve; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Doyle, Sam and Rhoda, and Rick and Denise; 40 grandchildren; 51 great-granchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, John. She was also preceded in death by one son, Charles CRAGHEAD, two sisters, four brothers, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ruby "Granny Ruby" CURETON, 86, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Roger Myers officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CURETON was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Dora, Ark., to Troy LOWERY and Jemanner (ROSE) LOWERY. She died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Rick, and Travis and Ken; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Brenda; one brother, T.J. ; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four special nieces; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dewey CURETON.

Lonnie J. DILL was born June 26, 1978. He died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Cathy DILL and Mike KUTIL; father and step-mother, Larry and Edith DILL; three children, Kelly, Brent and Desiree; two step-children; three sisters, Christina, Tammy and Crystal; one brother, Devin; grandparents, Wesley and Pearl DILL, and Peggy JONES; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Information provided by Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Rana McMANIGLE HEVEL, 37, of Bartlesville, are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HEVEL was born June 29, 1970, in Bartlesville, to Denny Dean McMANIGLE and Sendie (ELKINS) MARGARYAN. She died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Ashley and Randi LeeAnn; mother, Sendie MARGARYAN; father, Daryl; four sisters, Diane, Ellen, Brenda and Tammie; seven brothers, Jackie, Wesley, Ronnie, Johnny, Daniel, Leroy and Donald; four uncles, Bill, Richard, J.D., Sr. and Jerry; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark HEVEL, one brother, Keith SHRUM, grandmother, Nicie MATHIS, grandfather, Bill ELKINS, and one aunt Shirley Jo BRIDGES.

Graveside services for Henry Isom MARION, Jr., 70, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MARION was born in Hensley, Ark., to Henry Isom MARION, Sr. and Mary Arlena (BOEN) MARION. He died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include one sister, Mildred; two brothers, Levi and Doyle; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Suzette SHAHAN ADAMS-SNELL, 34, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Baptist Church. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SNELL was born March 21, 1973, in Wichita, Kan., to Dennis SHAHAN and Helen (RICHARDSON) SHAHAN. She died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Kevin SNELL of the home; two daughters, Harlie and Lydia; one sister, Ashely; one niece; two brothers, Ryan and his wife, Crystal, and Robert; one nephew; grandfather, Harland SHAHAN; and parents, Buck and Helen BUCHANAN. She was preceded in death by her father, grandmother, Phyllis SHAHAN and grandparents Bill and Juanita RICHARDSON.

Funeral services for J.G. TUCK, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. Tuck died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Bonnie TUCK of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Don; one son, Randy; one sister-in-law, Lola; one granddaughter; two grandsons; five great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lucy TUCK, one sister, Birdie MURCHINSON, five brothers, Buck TUCK, D.T. TUCK, Cecil TUCK, Sr., George TUCK and Lawson TUCK.

Funeral services for Stephanie Joy ROGERS TURNER, 54, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Dr. Charles Saulsbery, II and Rev. Mary Henley officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. TURNER was born July 11, 1953, in Amarillo, Texas, to Ott Lee ROGERS and Bonnie Blanche (FLETCHER) ROGERS. She died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Lora; her mother; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Melody and Don, and Cindy and Jerry; and several aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for R.W. "Dub" WALTON, 69, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Jack Hayes and Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WALTON was born Oct. 17, 1938, in Keota, to Ben WALTON and Claire Lee (TEAGUE) WALTON. He died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Wynona ROMINE, Dec. 15, 1978, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Wynona of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carla and Dave, and Holly and Dave; one son, Randall Wayne; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Jerry and Albert; one brother and sister-in-law, U.L. and Sherry; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Homer L. and Orville D. WALTON.

Anna Louise ARNETT, 65, of Edmond was born March 24, 1942, in Gans, to Lee and Florence WOODRUFF. She died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, J.D.; two daughters, Nikki, and LuAnn and her husband, Robert; one son, Joe and his wife, Dyann; adopted daughter, Kimberly; brother, Jack; sisters, Jean and Sue and their families; and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lorene. Information provided by Han-Cook/Street and Draper Funeral Directors of Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for Mable L. BURKHALTER, 62, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial is in Long Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BURKHALTER was born Aug. 29, 1945, in Muldrow, to Olen WALLACE and Thelma (SUTTON) WALLACE. She died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her mother; four sisters, Freda, Barbara, Dana and Audrey; one brother, Eugene; 43 nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister, Claira GOODMAN.

Funeral services for Sidney "Ted" ELLIS, 84, of Arkoma, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. ELLIS was born March 18, 1923, in San Antonio, Texas. He died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Charlotte, Jackie and her husband, Bob, Judy and her husband, Jessie, and Wynema and her husband, Terry; two sons, Gary and David; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services for Lennie Pearl McCOMBS, were held on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, at the Hillcrest Memorial Park in Bakersfield, Calif., with Dr. John May officiating. Burial was in Sunrise Lawn, under the direction of Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary of Bakersfield. Mrs. McCOMBS was born April 19, 1913, in Gans, to William and Amanda WALLS. She died Friday, Dec. 7, 2007. She married Arthur McCOMBS, April 4, 1932. Survivors include five sons, Harold, Kennith, Billy, Art and Jerry; four daughters, Peggy, Pansy, Joey Faye and Geraldine; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Floyd WALLS of Checotah, Perry WALLS and Lenard WALLS of Sallisaw; three sisters, Gaye GIBSON of Richmond, Calif., Lula POWELL of El Centro, Calif. and Mamie WALLS of Sallisaw.

Memorial services for Bobby Gene SCANTLING, 71, of Waldron, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. SCANTLING died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, in Waldron. Survivors include his wife, Zola SCANTLING of the home; two daughters, Sherrie Denise and her husband, Leonard, and Delores; step-daughter, Laura; one son, Ron and his wife, Lisa; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, April Sue and her husband, Robert; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mary Mae TAYLOR SEABOLT, 69, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SEABOLT was born May 3, 1938, in Lincoln County, to Harry Ernest TAYLOR and Leona Roxie (MUNSON) TAYLOR. She died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include five daughters and four sons-in-law, DaLana and Garry, Laura Gwen and Charles, Jr., Dawn and Kenny, Vana and Jeff and Christy; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Doug, Don, Raymond and Debra; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Pansy; two brothers, Tommy and Marvin; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Catherine French "Katie" SIMEROTH, 76, of Warner, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Muskogee. Burial will be in Bennett Cemetery, in Warner, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Home of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SIMEROTH was born Dec. 3, 1931, in Littleton, Colo., to Gilbert Leo and Grace Agnes (FLAGEOLE) FRENCH. She died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, in Oklahoma City. She married Winfred Carl SIMEROTH, Jan. 4, 1958, in Denver. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Carl SIMEROTH of Warner; four daughters, Genevieve and her husband, John, Nancy and her husband, Ken, Della and her husband, Dallas, and Judy; one son, Raymond and his wife, Sharah; nine grandchildre; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Florence, Betty and Doris; two brothers, Larry and Glenn; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-mother, Velma FRENCH and three brothers, Sylvester, Leo and Joe FRENCH.

Funeral services for William "Bill" THREADGILL, 77, of Alma, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Alma. Mr. THREADGILL was born Aug. 13, 1930, in Belpaine, Kan. He died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include three daughters, Becky, Betty and Sara; two sons, Richard and Bobby; six sisters, Wanda, Dolly, Louise, Betty, Mary and Margaret; one brother, Joe; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; his companion, Rita; and his Pomeranian, Mongo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara THREADGILL.

Funeral services for Pauline Vera COWDEN, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COWDEN was born July 21, 1915, in Adair County, to George Clinton ELLIS and Nellie (WINSEL) ELLIS. She died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Hubbard Clay COWDEN, May 27, 1942, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death, Oct. 1 1999, in Muskogee. Survivors include one sister, Mable; special granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Gertrude LEE, Grace PRUITT and Carlie LaCROIX and two brothers, Manuel and Fred ELLIS.

Funeral services for Fred B. ELKINS, 70, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Revs. Shawn Money and Jimmy Hunt officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ELKINS was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Monticello, Ark., to John Paul ELKINS and Jessie ELKINS. He died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Gans. He married Fran I. DYER, Nov. 7, 1972, in Poteau. She preceded him in death, Sept. 21, 2007, in Gans. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Ann.; one son, Fred B., Jr.; one grandson; three great-grandchildren; one half-brother, John; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services for Ruby Lois EVANS, 84, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 5 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of O'Sullivan Muckle Mortuary in Chesterfield, Mo. Burial was at Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of O'Sullivan Muckle Mortuary. Mrs. EVANS was born Oct. 10, 1923, in McKey, to Fen and Lois (TAYLOR) STINNETT. She died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008. Survivors include sister, Oca Mae; twin sister, Leah; special aunts; great-aunt; cousins and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. EVANS.

Funeral services for William Keith HARRIS, Sr., 63, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARRIS was born March 16, 1944, in Sand Springs, to Raymond Earl HARRIS and Martha Jewel (HART) HARRIS. He died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Billie Kay LONG, July 30, 1996, Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Billie of the home; one daughter, Kim; two step-daughters, Leona and Sue Ellen; two sons, William, Jr. and Jeff; two step-sons, Billy and Jackie; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Vickie; three brothers, Jerry, R.E. and Chuck; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Geneva MORELAND, Joann HARRIS and Elizabeth STRINGER and two brothers, Lynn HARRIS and Bob HARRIS.

Funeral services for Virginia Irene LORIS, 85, of Roland, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. LORIS died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include four daughters, Donna, Laura and her husband, Paul, and Mary and her husband, Joe and Melissa and her husband, Bill; five sons, Rev. Jim and his wife, Freda, Tom, Marvin, David and his wife, Judy, and Alan and his wife, Gaye; four sisters, Peggy, Linda, Brenda and Frances; two brothers, Fred . and Bobby; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James LORIS, Jr., three brothers, Richard, Lavelle and James LINCKS and one sister Evelyn BATTLE.

Funeral services for Leon MERRILL, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Father Desmond Okpagba officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MERRILL was born Nov. 15, 1938, in Gans, to A.H. MERRILL and Carrie (HOUSE) MERRILL. He died Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Sheila SHERMAN, Feb. 5, 2005, Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sheila of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and David; two sons and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Michelle, and Mark and Gretchan; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters, Edith, Ruby, Bonnie, Jean and Bernice; and one brother, D.B. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, A.H. MERRILL, Jr.

Funeral services for Betty Ann PETERS, 64, of Mulberry, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Mulberry. Burial was in New Cemetery, in Mulberry, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mrs. PETERS died Friday, Feb. 22, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Howard PETERS of the home; one daughter, Delana; two sons, Terry and Dwain; three sisters, Sue, Danetta, and Mary; two brothers, John and Mike; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Henryetta (HOUSE) CASTER and one sister, Vicky RENFRO.

Graveside services for Ruby I. SOUTHERN, 88, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roland City Cemetery Pavilion, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. SOUTHERN died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her sister, Minnie Mae; brother, Edward Jr.; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews.

Funeral services for Thelma SUTTON WALLACE, 83, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Curtis Mitchell and Carl Williams officiating. Burial is Long Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WALLACE was born March 26, 1924, in Long, to Nathaniel Jack SUTTON and Dana (COPELAND) SUTTON. She died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Freda, Barbara and her husband, Ray, Dana, and Audrey and her husband, Hawk; one son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Carisa; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen WALLACE and two daughters, Claira GOODMAN and Mable BURKHALTER and her parents.

Funeral services for Bobby Clay WATERS, 67, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Short Baptist Church with Revs. Chris Small and Jimmy Hunt officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. WATERS was born Nov. 5, 1940, in Short, to George WATERS and Emma (BARNES) WATERS. He died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include two daughters, Quoya and Mecha; his parents; one brother, Bill; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

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