FEBRUARY 2009

SEQUOYAH COUNTY OBITS FEBRUARY 2009

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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Funeral services for Warren HARRIS Jr., 49, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Steep Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. HARRIS was born Jan. 14, 1960, in Fort Smith, to Warren HARRIS Sr. of Bokoshe and Jimmie HARRIS of Vian. He died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents; two sons, Thomas and Lance; Tammie; and cousin, Christy.

Funeral services for Verdia JETT, 92, of Waldron, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God with the Revs. Rickey Hunt and Kenton Rowe officiating. Burial was in Duncan Cemetery, under the direction of Heritage Memorial Funeral Home of Waldron. Mrs. JETT was born Dec. 11, 1916, to Jess and Jossie WAGNER. She died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, in Waldron. Survivors include two daughters and two sons-in-law, Josephine and J.T. and Varlene and Terrel; two grandsons; three granddaughters; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester JETT, parents, three brothers, Theo, Dale and Herschal WAGNER.

Graveside services for Bernice OWEN, 91, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. OWEN was born May 25, 1917, in Sequoyah county, to Joe “Dutch” WHITWORTH and Sarah Catherine (STRICKLAN) WHITWORTH. She died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Fort Smith. She married Artho Douglas OWEN, Sept. 30, 1947, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death, March 6, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Cathy; one sister, Norma; two brothers, Kenneth and George; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Samuel Ethan OWEN II, her parents, one brother and four sisters.

Funeral services for Floyd Wesley “Buddy” TRISLER, 79, of Paris, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Paris. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, in Paris, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. Mr. Trisler was born Oct. 31, 1929, in Fort Smith, Ark., to E.E. and Mary E. (CALDWELL) TRISLER. He died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Vera (Butler) TRISLER; three daughters, Evelyn Ruthie and her husband, Bill, Mary Louise, and Betty Ann and her husband, Danny; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rubie and Mary Sue and her husband, J.W.; two brothers, John Bobby and his wife, Glenda, and Bill. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy TRISLER, infant sister, Wanda May TRISLER, infant granddaughter, Amber MACKEY and son-in-law Herbert HOWARD.

Funeral services for Enoch D. TUCKER, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith. Burial is in Old Union Cemetery, near Magazine, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. TUCKER died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; three sons, Ronald G., Douglas E. and Daniel W.; one sister, Lorene; two brothers, Willie M. and David E.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Monroe TUCKER and Ethel Elizabeth (CARTER) TUCKER and one brother, Clarence TUCKER.

Graveside services for Beverly BAUGH TURNER, 79, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, under the direction of Moore Funeral Homes, Inc. of Owasso. Mrs. Turner was born July 11, 1929, in Oklahoma City, to Howard and Mildred (DAILEY) BAUGH. She died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Bob of the home; three sons, Robert G. Jr., William T. and John H. ; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Margaret Sue GRAHAM, 59, of Sallisaw, died on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GRAHAM was born Oct. 15, 1949, in Little Rock, Ark., to Earl GENTRY and Sara (CHWALINSKI) GENTRY. Survivors include one son, Troy; one sister, Ann; mother, Sara NICHOLS; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, one son, Terry SMITH and one brother, Jimmie GENTRY.

Funeral services for Andy IRVIN, 50, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow. Burial is in Woodlawn Memorial Park, including a Masonic Graveside Service, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. IRVIN died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Leisa IRVIN of Muldrow; one daughter, Rachel Leigh; one son, Galen Anderson; parents, Anderson and Ella IRVIN; and one sister, Carlotta.

Milton D. MARTIN, 64, of Sallisaw, died on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MARTIN was born May 26, 1944, in Muskogee, to Wilbert David MARTIN and Virginia (MILLER) MARTIN. Survivors include two sons, David and Michael David; four sisters, Marsha, Gloria and her husband, Paul, Suzanne and her husband, Robert, and Jody; three brothers, Eddie and his wife, Malinda, Raymond, and Jimmy; and two grandchildren of Orland. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth MARTIN, parents, one brother, Jack MARTIN and one sister, Elizabeth MARTIN.

Funeral services for Joy A. ODOM, 69, of Poteau, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gospel Tabernable in Poteau with the Revs. Sonny Daniels and Carl Daniels officiating. Burial is in Ellis Chapel Cemetery, in Wister, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. ODOM was born Nov. 14, 1939, in Albion. She died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Vonda and Carla; two sons, Keith and Trent; two brothers, Carl and Danny; sister, Diannah; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl D. ODOM, her parents, James and Alta MILLER, her grandson, Carlton Trent ODOM and two nephews, Earl MILLER and Carl MILLER Jr.

A private family service was held for Doyle C. TRANTHAM, 71, of Cedarville, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TRANTHAM was born Dec. 29, 1937, in Purcell, to Bill TRANTHAM and Emma Isabell TRANTHAM. He died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, in Fayetteville, Ark. He married Ruby N. DRAKE, Dec. 29, 1967, in Tijuana, Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Ruby of the home; one daughter, Connie; one son, Cliff; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley; two brothers, Richard and Donald; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Dee WEST and his parents.

Funeral services for Linda WATTS, 57, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Akins Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Steve Connelly officiating. Burial was in Peters Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WATTS was born May 8, 1951, in Stilwell, to Floyd McClelan RHOADES and Beatrice (WILLIAMS) RHOADES. She died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Ed WATTS, April 3, 1971, in Fort Smith, Ark Survivors include her husband, Ed of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Julie and Mike, and Debra; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jonathan and Elizabeth, Nathan, and Eric and Terri; 17 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister and brother-in-law, Rita and Fred; one brother, Jimmy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty CHOATE.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Funeral services for Connie JACKSON CUMMINGS, 74, of Panama, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Arkoma Assembly of God Church. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. CUMMINGS was born May 1, 1934, in Gans. She died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her companion, Reed INGRAM; four sons, Ken , Dennis, Wayne and John; sister, Phyllis; brother, Glen; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Dorothy Marie KINARD, 75, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Southside Full Gospel Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Ark. Mrs. KINARD died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth and Linda; three sons, Elmer, Allen and Kenneth; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Margaret Lillian THOMPSON STREBECK, 91, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. James Eubanks officiating, under the direction of Floral Heaven Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. Mrs. STREBECK was born Dec. 15, 1917, near Ozark, Ark., to John and Betty Ann (PAGE) THOMPSON. She died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009, in Fort Smith. She married Tim STREBECK, Sept. 22, 1934, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Leland; two granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Georgia and Mary Ann. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Merldean and Lela Jo.

Funeral services for Beverly Faye WHITFIELD, 50, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Steephill Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. WHITFIELD died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Brittany; brother, Charles; one grandchild; and her fiancé.

Funeral services for Robert Glen YOUNG Jr., 26, of Kiefer, formerly of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Westside Church of Christ in Vian with Bros. Ken Avaritt and Rick Thomas officiating. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. YOUNG was born Jan. 10, 1983, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Robert Glen YOUNG Sr. and Carla Marie (PACK) YOUNG. He died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, LaCrisha Ann DENVER of the home; parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Jan Marie and Josh; grandparents, Tommy and Glenda YOUNG, and Cecil and Ethel; one niece, Brooklyn Marie; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Thomas and Linda DENVER; brother-in-law, Rick; and several other relatives and friends.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Funeral services for Earl "Gene" ARMSTRONG, 76, of Moffett, are being held at 10 a m Thursday at the Moffett Baptist Mission. Burial is in Forest Park Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr ARMSTRONG, died Sunday, Feb 8, 2009, in Moffett. Survivors include his sister, Lois and her husband, Waylon, niece, Stephanie and her husband, Scott; two nephews, Keith and Kevin; and one great-nephew, Reid.

Graveside services for William Earl “Billy” BARBER, 43, of Charlotte, N.C., will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Cottonwood Cemetery, under the direction of Green Hill Funeral Home of Sapulpa. Mr. BARBER was born Dec. 13, 1965, in Tucson, Ariz. He died Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. Survivors include two children, Samantha and Garrett; two sisters, Pamela D. and Diane; brother, Joe; nieces, Patricia, Janice and Carolyn; and nephew, Joseph.

Funeral services for David Edwin BENEDICT Jr., 49, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. J.D. Jones and Ron Duncan officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BENEDICT was born June 30, 1959, in Washington, D.C., to David Edwin BENEDICT Sr. and Jean MICHAELS. He died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Linda Susan SQUIBB, Aug. 26, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; mother and step-father, Ron and Jean UNZUETA; sister, Terri; two nieces, Emily and Natalie; one nephew, Oliver; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Todd.

Funeral services for Vivian Henrietta BRADER, 98, of Charleston, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Kirby and Family Funeral Home in Bull Shoals, Ark., with Dane Hudson officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, in Paris, Ark., with Bro. Richard Williams officiating, under the direction of Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services of Bull Shoals. Mrs. BRADER was born Jan. 27, 1911, in Springfield, Mo., to Henry Wade and Ida Cornelia (CRABB) CUNINGHAM. She died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Charleston. She married William Edward BRADER, May 18, 1930, in Springfield, Mo. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and her husband, LeRoy; two sons, Lanny and his wife, Deborah, and Don and his wife, Barbara; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two sons.

Graveside services for Gary Wayne CROCKER, 51, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. CROCKER died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Peters; six daughters, Christy, Amy, Alicia, Mechille, Erika Brandy; one son, Harold; mother, Earlene CROCKER; three sisters, Donna, Sandra and Phyllis; three brothers, Ron, Keith and Phillip; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for William Dale HOUSE, 66, of Alma, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. HOUSE was born March 2, 1942, in Sallisaw. He died Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Dana of the home; one son, Michael; two step-sons, Jerry and Scott; one sister, Virgie and her husband, J.R.; two sister-in-laws, Margie and Eunice; one brother, CW and his wife, Charlotte; seven step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Daisy HOUSE, seven brothers, Sam HOUSE Jr., Gene HOUSE, Clarence HOUSE, Ben McHAND, Hubert McHAND, Tommy HOUSE and Lige HOUSE, three sisters, Irene McCULLOUGH, Claira WRIGHT and Carrie MERRIL and one step-grandson, Austin MARTIN.

Rosary for Michael David JOHNSON, 64, of Fort Smith, Ark., was held at 6 p m Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Mass was said at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Cremation was under the direciton of Edwards Funeal Home of Fort Smith. Mr. JOHNSON was born Aug 24, 194, in Claremore. He died Sunday, Feb 8, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca JOHNSON of Fort Smith; three daughters, Linda and her husband, Rance, and Lori and her husband, Josh; mother of his children, Darlene JOHNSON; step-children, Sarah and her husbnad, Sam, and Sam; two brothers, James, and Tom and his wife Pam; two sisters, Laura Sue and Dian; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Earl Eudean JONES Jr., 57, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Burial is in Gregory Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. Mr. JONES was born Aug. 12, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Earl and Norma (FOUTS) JONES Sr. He died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Sharon JONES of the home; one daughter, Jennifer and her husband, Keith; two sons, Michael and his wife, Ginger, and Ryan; one sister, Betty and her husband, John; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Earl Deal JONES and Roy Gene JONES.

Funeral services for Gary Allen LEDFORD, 44, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Alton Barnes officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. LEDFORD was born June 1, 1964, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Max Edgar LEDFORD and Connie Sue Linn HARRIS. He died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, in Fort Smith. He married Cindy Leanne LEWIS, Sept. 4, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Cindy of the home; two sons, Corey and Trent; one step-daughter, Sarah; one step-son, Dakota; one grandson; mother, Connie HARRIS; father and step-mother, Max and Kathy; two sisters, Gaylene and Gloria; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relative sand friends.

Graveside services for Shirley LOGAN, 63, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p m Tuesday at the Center Point Cemetery, near Hon, Ark., under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs LOGAN died Saturday, Feb 7, 2009, in a local hospital. Survivors inlcude her husband, Herman Dewayne LOGAN of Muldrow; one sister, Dottie; seven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Robert G. "Bob" McGEHEE, 53, of Tulsa were held at 2 p m Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev Rick Harris officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McGEHEE was born July 19, 1955, in Tulsa, to A C McGEHEE and Patsy Jean McGLOTHLIN. He died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Taylor; one sister Linda; one brother, Don; father; two nieces; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Richard Dale McGEHEE.

Funeral services for Vada Viola ROBERT, 84, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Leon Farley officiating. Burial will be in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROBERT was born Oct. 27, 1924, in Sequoyah County, to Jack WEBB and Blanche (PALMER) WEBB. She died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Reba and Jessie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Barnes D. ROBERT, four brothers, Rube, Tom, Olen and Ernest WEBB and three sisters, Mable McKINNEY, Savola PITMAN and Audie GOINS.

Funeral services for John C. ROGERS, 66, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Roland with the Revs. Andy O’Neal, Kenneth Bynum and Steve Gray officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. Rogers was born Jan. 3, 1943, in Long, to Elmer John ROGERS and Zula Mae (REED) ROGERS. He died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Roland. He married Lucy Nadine McGEE, Sept. 20, 1974, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Lucy of the home; special cousin, Penny; one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Dana; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Abe; one granddaughter; three grandsons; two sisters, Edna Lee and Thelma; four brothers, Harvey, Arlin, Danny and Harold; one uncle and aunt, John and Ruth; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Vera O’NEAL, Dessie RUSSELL and Wanda Jo KELLEY.

Funeral services for Bill “Scotty” SCOTT, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SCOTT was born Nov. 7, 1925, in Sallisaw, to Willie SCOTT and Eddie Lee (DANE) SCOTT. He died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Barbara Kay WARDEN, Aug. 4, 1956, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Estel; four grandchildren; one sister, Catherine; one nephew; one great-niece; one great-nephew; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Clifford SMITH, 89, of Poteau, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Oakland Cemetery Pavillion in Poteau with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr SMITH was born Jan 24, 1920, in Blue Mountain, Ark. He died Saturday, Feb 7, 2009, in Poteau. Survivors include one son, Arnold and his wife, Kay; three daughters, Marie and her husband, Bob, Nancy and her husband, Lewis, and Cecelia and her husband, Ray; seven grandhildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;one brother, Jimmy; one sister, Dorothy; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita, one son, Randy SMITH, three grandsons, Boby Glen JOHNSON, Shawn SMITH and Chris SMITH and his brothers, Thurman Lee "Bud" SMITH, Boby SMITH and sisters, Margie HUCKABY and Mildred Sue KLOEMPKEN.

Ray Lloyd SMITH, 76, of Sallisaw, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SMITH was born Sept. 23, 1932, in Arkansas, to John SMITH and Nancy Ellen SMITH. Survivors include four daughters, Nancy, Donna, Patti and Mary; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Danny SMITH, four brothers, Johnny, Jackie, Roy and Gene SMITH and two sisters, Louise and Nolla.

Funeral services for Edd F. VANN, 84, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Vian Creek Baptist Church in Evening Shade with the Revs. Dale Reynolds and Allison Phillips officiating. Burial is in Barnoski Cemetery, in Evening Shade, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. VANN was born June 19, 1924, in Vian, to George Byers VANN and Nancy BEAVER. He died Sunday, February 8, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include three sisters, Lillian Sue, Rose Marie and Sarah Ann; five nephews; six nieces; 32 great-nephews and nieces; 80 great-great-nephews and nieces; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis and his parents.

Graveside services for Ethel WELCH WASSON, 93, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roland City Cemetery in Roland with the Rev. Gary Don Ulmer and Don Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. WASSON was born Nov. 10, 1915, in Smithville, to Charlie Alonzo WELCH and Laura Angelin (DUGGAN) WELCH. She died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in Roland. She married Quince Martin WASSON, Oct. 10, 1935, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death, Oct. 7, 1986, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis; two sons, Charles and Martin; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; seven great-great- grandchildren; several great-great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lois; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and two brothers.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Graveside services for Jack Edward ANDERSON, 65, of Miami, formerly of Sequoyah County, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Belfonte Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ANDERSON was born Aug. 7, 1943, in Vian, to Robert Lee ANDERSON and Beatrice (McDONALD) ANDERSON MEDLIN. He died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Joplin, Mo. He married Joyce Lee SHAPPY, April 30, 1966, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of the home; one daughter, Dana Marie; one son, Daniel Lee; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Marie and Sue and Margie; two brothers, Eugene and Harold; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Frank Ray CROSSWELL, 65, of Arkoma, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial with military honors was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. CROSSWELL died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in Arkoma. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie CROSSWELL of the home; daughters, Sarah, Norma and Carolyn; sisters, Charlene, Alice, Lillian, Mary, Oleta and Ann; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles B. CROSSWELL and Lena (VALENTINE) CROSSWELL and brother, Chester CROSSWELL.

Graveside services for Lisa ASBILL ELLIS, 46, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Northview Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ELLIS was born Nov. 2, 1962, in Tulsa, to Harold Dale “Bud” ASBILL and Laveda Mae (WATTS) ASBILL. She died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in Sallisaw. Mrs. ELLIS was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She married James Howard RUTLEDGE, April 3, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Howard of the home; one daughter, Mandy; one son, Shane; two grandchildren; one sister, Angela; one brother, Brad; two nieces; one great-nephew; grandmother, Margaret WATTS; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Freddie REYNOLDS, 59, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. David Clewell and Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial of cremains will be in the Sallisaw City Cemetery at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. REYNOLDS was born Sept. 13, 1949, in Perry, to Frederick Jay REYNOLDS Sr. and Annice (MARTIN) REYNOLDS. He died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Kevin; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ryan and Shawna, and Clay; mother; one sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Ketih; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and numerous friends and acquaintenances. He was preceded in death by his father and his sister Barbara REYNOLDS HICKMAN.

Funeral services for Rosie Lee ROGERS, 69, of Spiro, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with the Rev. Buel Lewallen officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. ROGERS was born March 28, 1939, in Spiro, to Hugh Wesley SMITH and Beulah Marie. She died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Hershel of the home; four daughters, Patricia, Linda Jean, Stephanie Renee and Sarah Elizabeth; one son, Ken; two sisters, Retha and her husband, M.F., and Mary Sue and her husband, Garry; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Joe Wesley “Chicken” SMITH, Tom “Smiley” SMITH, Billy Wayne SMITH and John Henry SMITH; three sisters, Sarah Elizabeth SMITH, Flora Mae GARDNER and Evelyn JONES and two great-grandchildren, Bobby Lynn BURNS and Jayme Lee BURNS.

Funeral services for Lucille RUCKMAN, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bros. Tommy Treat and Vernon Davis officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. RUCKMAN was born June 10, 1925, in Roland, to Daniel Wesley SHAMBLIN and Ollie Mae (MOTON) SHAMBLIN. She died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009, in Muldrow. She married Ernest Clyde RUCKMAN, Oct. 25, 1940, in Roland. He preceded her in death, June 14, 2007, Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Steve; one son and daughter-in-law, Al and Linda; one daughter-in-law, Louise; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Gary RUCKMAN, her parents, seven sisters, Oda WIRSING, Golda JEREMIAH, Violet ROGERS, Gatsy CARR, Stella DECKER, Margaret Ann SHAMBLIN and two brothers, Ted SHAMBLIN and Daniel Wesley SHAMBLIN Jr.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Graveside services for Debra Lynn BREWER, 40, of Arkoma, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Ms. BREWER was born Aug. 20, 1968, in Tahlequah, to Mack and Linda BREWER. She died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in Tulsa. Ms. BREWER was a bank teller and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her mother, Linda BREWER; father and step-mother, Mack and Sharon BREWER; one daughter, Shawna; three sisters, Ruby, Judy and Jessie; three brothers, John David, Larry Mack and Boone James; three step-sisters, Janie, Debbie and Cindy; and two step-brothers, Robert and Kenny. She was preceded in death by one step-brother, Danny Joe “Dodi” ENGEL.

Barbara Jean CHRISTENBERRY, 62, of Keota, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009. No formal services are being held and arrangements are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHRISTENBERRY was born July 21, 1946, in Holdenville, to James Oliver CARTER and Syble (ANTHONY) CARTER. She died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, in Keota. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; two daughters, Connie Sue and her husband, Teddy, and Deborah Ann; three sons, Adam Charles and his wife, Becky, Michael Grant and his wife, Betty, and Matthew Allen; one sister, Kimberly; one brother, Doug; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Cynthia Lynn ROMBERG and one brother, Laurence Ray CARTER.

Funeral services for Robert Glenn CORDRAY, 85, were held Tuesday at the Box Cemetery Chapel in Vian. Burial was in Box Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. CORDRAY was born May 24, 1923, in Sapulpa, to Connell and May (McCAMERON) CORDRAY. He died Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his son, Dennis and his wife, Wynona; his daughter, Wanda and her husband, John; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many friends and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ima Dean (MARCHANT) CORDRAY and one brother, Lloyd CORDRAY.

Graveside services for Gloria A. GORDON, 71, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GORDON was born June 23, 1937, in New Albany, Ind., to Kenneth BOHANON and Lucille (ZURSHMIEDE) BOHANON. She died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Roland. She married James S. GORDON, April 2002, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death, July 1, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include several relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Dewie Maxine WOODY HUMPHREY, 88, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore and Tina Edwards officiating . Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HUMPHREY was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Short, to Louis Vann STITES and Jennie ROASTINGEAR. She died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Raymond WOODY in 1937. He preceded her in death, Nov. 26, 1958, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her longtime companion of over 40 years, Joe HUMPHREY; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Glen, Freddy, John, and Dennis and Joyce; one daughter, Shirley; one daughter-in-law, Nadine; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Nathaniel Louis; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Curt WOODY, her parents, three grandchildren, seven sisters, Flora, Nysa, Elsie, Rachel, Lela, Lena and Abby and one brother, Louis.

Memorial services for Englebert “John” NEIHOUSE, 91, of Valrico, Fla., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. NEIHOUSE was born in Shoal Creek, Ark. He died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, in Valrico. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; one son, James ; two daughters, Vera and Peggy; two step-daughters, Kathy and Melisa; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman NEIHOUSE and Annie WERNER and his six brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services for Bertha SEABOLT OWENS, 88, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, in Nicut, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. OWENS was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Nicut, to Anderson SEABOLT and Minnie (WITT) SEABOLT. She died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Doyle, and Myrna and Junior; one son, Ronnie; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Selma, Virginia and Mavis. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley RANKIN, her parents, four sisters and three brothers.

Graveside services for Betty NORRID, 79, of Tulsa, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Freeman Harris Funeral Home of Tulsa. Mrs. NORRID was born May 21, 1929, in Hominy, to Purdy N. and Mamie (POULTON) PECK. She died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009. Mrs. NORRID was a 1947 graduate of Cleveland High School. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Carl NORRID; one daughter, Caren; one brother, Eugene; and a host of nieces and nephews and cousins.

Graveside services for Michael Jay PITTS, 47, of Muldrow, were held Monday at the Garland Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Pitts officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. PITTS was born Dec. 11, 1961, in Coalinga, Calif., to Eddie and Norma (HULSEY) PITTS. He died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his mother, of the home; two sisters, Julie and her husband, Cole and Ramona; one brother, Randy ; one nephew; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Scott PITTS, paternal grandparents, Charlie and Julie PITTS and maternal grandmother, Marie CRONIC.

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Graveside services for Debra Lynn BREWER, 40, of Arkoma, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Ms. BREWER was born Aug. 20, 1968, in Tahlequah, to Mack and Linda (MARTIN) BREWER. She died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in Tulsa. Ms. BREWER was a bank teller and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her mother, Linda BREWER; father and step-mother, Mack and Sharon BREWER ; one daughter, Shawna; three sisters, Ruby, Judy and Jessie; three brothers, John David, Larry Mack and Boone James; three step-sisters, Janie, Debbie and Cindy; and two step-brothers, Robert and Kenny. She was preceded in death by one step-brother, Danny Joe “Dodi” ENGEL.

Funeral services for Victoria Mae McNABB, 51, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Muldrow Church of God with Pastor Shirley Harrod officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Jan. 18, 1958, in Oklahoma City, to Vernon Edward McNABB Sr. and JoAnne Marion (MYSHRALL) McNABB. She died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Randy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mikel and Natasha, and Tyler and Kena; mother, JoAnne McNABB; one sister, Tonia; 11 grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother, Vernon Edward McNABB Jr. and one granddaughter, Skyler.

Funeral services for Jack NORRID, 92, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. NORRID was born April 29, 1916, in Muldrow, to George James NORRID Sr. and Dora JOHNSON. He died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Delcie MORGAN, Feb. 9, 1946, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death, June 27, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sandra; one granddaughter; one grandson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Tom, Joe, Elmer and Jones, one sister, Ruby and an infant brother and sister.

Funeral services for Doris PHILLIPS, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Brushy Holiness Church, north of Sallisaw, with Sister Tammy Tatham and the Revs. Harold McKeehen, Lee Thornell and Terry Guthrie officiating. Burial was in the Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PHILLIPS was born Sept. 18, 1946, in Sallisaw, to Charles PHILPOT and Lueveda (BALL) PHILPOT. She died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Jack PHILLIPS, Sept. 4, 1965, in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, Jack PHILLIPS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Todd; four sons and three daughters-in-law, John, Jackie and Kristi, Jamie and Misty, and Jerod and Amber; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild due in March; two brothers, Paul and Hoyet; one sister, Velma; one daughter-in-law, Melissa; special friend, Steve; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends .

Memorial services for George Reeves “Porgy” WEATHERTON, 71, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. WEATHERTON was born July 22, 1937, in Van Buren, Ark., to George and Eda WEATHERTON. He died Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, in Dallas. Survivors include one brother, Jack and his wife, Beverly; two sisters, Terry and Anna Lee and her husband, Darrell; three nieces; four nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and friends and classmates from Van Buren High School.

Funeral services for Roland WILLIAMS, 82, of Kinta, were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. WILLIAMS was born Aug. 11, 1926, in Stigler, to James and Iva (WARREN) WILLIAMS. He died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009, in Stigler. Survivors include two sons, Troy, and James and his wife, Rhonda; two step-daughters, Peggy and Veta; two step-sons, Robert and Dale; two sisters, Treva and her husband, Gene, and Elois; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Karen WILLIAMS and Sharon WILLIAMS, one step-son, James CARTER, one brother, James Robert WILLIAMS and one sister, Pauline MILLIAMS.

Funeral services for Betty Jean WYLIE, 78, of Gore, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Gore United Methodist Church with the Revs. Mark Howard and Craig Clark officiating. Burial is in the Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WYLIE was born July 18, 1930, in Hoisington, Kan., to Joy Paul ASHTON and Myrtle Luella (WATT) ASHTON. She died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009, in Tahlequah. She married Joseph Knox WYLIE, May 28, 1950, in Alva. He preceded her in death, Nov. 8, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Rex; one son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Faye; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister and seven brothers.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Funeral services for Helen DEARMAN, 69, of Lipan, Texas, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury, Texas. Burial is in Evergreen Cemetery, in Lipan, under the direction of Wiley Funeral Home of Granbury. Mrs. DEARMAN was born June 4, 1939, in Vian, to Kenneth and Lillian (FIELDS) COWART. She died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, in Lipan. She married Raymond DEARMAN, Sept. 27, 1953, in Kingman, Ariz. Survivors include her husband, Raymond DEARMAN of Lipan; children and spouses, Ray and Jerri, and Steve and Theresia, and Virginia and Jim, and Cindy; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Geri and Ray, Kenneth and Sherry, Peggy, Judy, Leroy and Pamela, Patsy, Bertha, Gayla and Alvin; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Juanita SUTTON, Delores COWART, Rena COWART and great-grandchild, Baylee DEARMAN.

Graveside services for Herbert Wayne HENSON, 73, of Oklahoma City, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HENSON was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Hosie L. HENSON and Beatrice (METHENY) HENSON SMITH. He died Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Shirley, Melba, Norma and Dempsey, and Betty, and Linda and Gary; one brother, Jim; 18 nieces and nephews; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one niece, Tara HENSON and one nephew, Jay HARL.

Graveside services for Ernestine MILLER, 69, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 30, 1939, in Muskogee, to Will WOODY and Martha Lee (STANCELL) WOODY. She died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include her companion Jack of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and David; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James and Donna, and Justin; four grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Manuel Lee SPENCER, 76, of Vian, died on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, in Vian. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPENCER was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Drakes Prairie, to Littleton Pierce SPENCER and Beatrice (FIELDS) SPENCER. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra and Tammy; two sons, Derril and Wilburn; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Frances Ellen WATT, 90, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilson Funeral Chapel in Pond Creek with the Revs. Devon Maynard and Lester McKeeman officiating. Burial is in McKeeman Cemetery, under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home of Pond Creek. Mrs. WATT was born Sept. 14, 1918, in Medford, to O. L. and Alta Mae (McKEEMAN) STURTZ. She died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2009. She married Roman HEIN, in 1937, in Cherokee. He preceded her in death. She also married John Arthur WATT, Oct. 20, 1972. He preceded her in death, Jan. 29, 1989. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce and Mary; one brother, Fred; one sister, Mildred; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, LeRoy and Calvin STURTZ and one sister, Hazel CUNNINGHAM.

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