February 2000

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Funeral services for Daisy C. CLARK, 79, of Gore are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs William O. Armstrong and Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore. Mrs. CLARK was born Aug. 10, 1920, in Marble City, to Clarence and Mamie Leigh HARP. She died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in Gore. She married Loran CLARK Oct. 11, 1940, in the Horn District, west of Sallisaw. He preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1987. Survivors include two daughters, Mamie and Nathalie; two sons and duaghters-in-law, Bill and Helen and Ronald and Sandy; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Geneva and George, Lillian and Gladys; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, George and Mildred and Ralph and Marsha.

Funeral services for Ozeal CULWELL, 70, of Bokoshe were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Bokoshe, with the Revs. Horace Sprouse and Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial was in Milton Cemetery, west of Bokoshe, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CULWELL was born Aug. 22, 1929, in Bokoshe, to Floyd and Nell (BEUTELSCHIES) STINNETT. She died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, at her home. She married Edmon CULWELL May 18, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1998. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Kay and Gary; and Theresa Ann and Carl; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Edmon and Lou, and Jerry Wayne Leah; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Laverne; one sister-in-law, Martha; and special friend, Buck.

Funeral services for the Rev. Autry DAVIS, 90, of Scranton, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Scranton Holiness Church, with the Revs. Braxton Bigot and Danny Hudson officiating. Burial is in McKendree Cemetery, north of Subiaco, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary Inc. in Charleston, Ark. The Rev. DAVIS was born Oct. 8, 1909, in Logan County, to George B. DAVIS and Laura (BROWN) DAVIS. Survivors include his wife, Josephine DAVIS of the home; four daughters, Patricia, Joyce, Glenda, and Venita; one stepdaughter, Alma; one son, Gene; one stepson, Carl; one sister, Sylvia; two brothers, Howell and Glen; six grandchidlren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Odes Lynell DEAN,79, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Henry Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. DEAN was born June 9, 1920, in Dardanelle, Ark., to Leonard and Annie Jewel (GARNER) DEAN. He died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Leanor Climey NANCY Sept. 16, 1950, in Salinas, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Lena DEAN of the home; three sons, Jerry, Leroy, and Leonard ; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Juanita and Rose.

Funeral services for Norma Jean FOYIL, 65, of Ontario, Calif., were held Jan. 24, 2000, at Richardson-Peterson Chapel. Interment was in Bellevue Mausoleum in Ontario. Mrs. FOYIL was born June 25, 1934, in Gans, to Jewel (SPRINGWATER) CHILDERS and Clyde Harmon CHILDERS. She died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at her home. She married Kenneth FOYIL Aug. 6, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth FOYIL; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis Lee and Sandy, and Kenneth Lynn and Sherry; two daughters and one son-in-law, Sharon Eunice, and Jean Ann and Larry; eight grandchildren; one brother, Jerry; three sisters, Jewel Dean, Kay, and Carolyn; one niece; six nephews; and many other Sequoyah County relatives and friends.

Helen HERDER, 78, of Sallisaw died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000,. in Sallisaw. She was born Nov. 25, 1921, in Colorado to John and Katherine (PREIS) GERINGER. Funeral services will be held in Colorado. She married Rueben HERDER in 1949, in Berthoud, Colo. He preceded her in death Dec. 17, 1969. Survivors include four daughtes, Shirley, Kathy, Peggy, and Linda; one son, Rick; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Lydia and Rose. Local arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Stuart Michael JEREMIAH, 23, of Pocola died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in Bonanza, Ark. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Victory Temple in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Amanda JEREMIAH of the home; one son, Lane Michael; his parents, Leroy and Paula; paternal grandmother, Colene; paternal stepgrandmother, Fannie; maternal grandparetns, Clarence and Wilma; and one brother, Casey Stephen.

Manuel LANGSTON Sr. , 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Douglas Cemetery in Jenney Lind, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary. Survivors include his wife, Frances LANGSTON; six daughters, Melissa, Deborah, Libbie, Kathleen, Jenny, and Linda Mae; four sons, Manuel Jr., Alvin Wayne, Nathan Mitchell and Manuel Earl; 32 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Frances Marie MEYERS, 51, of Tulsa were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church in Vian, with the Rev. Tim Johnston officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. MEYERS was born Aug. 4, 1948, in Vian, to Dillon and Vola (THOMAS) WISDOM. She died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, in Tulsa. She married Ronald Gene MEYERS Sept. 9, 1968, in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, Ronald MEYERS of the home; one daughter, Loretta Lynn; three sons, Ronnie , Joseph and Samson; three grandchildren; two sisters, Billie and Neomia; and two brothers, Sonny and James.

Funeral services for Fred CHRISTOPHER, 100, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Carl Page officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. CHRISTOPHER was born Jan. 15, 1900, in May Pearl, Texas, to Thomas William CHRISTOPHER and Mary Ann (SNELLING) CHRISTOPHER. He died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in Muldrow. He married Nina HAIL Nov. 3, 1922, in Maple. She preceded him in death April 13, 1996. Survivors include three sons and four daughters-in-law, T.W. and Bea, Garney and Doris, Kenneth and Jean, and Sharon; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchidren. Mr. CHRISTOPHER was also preceded in death by one son, Dale, in 1999; and one grandson, Vincent Dale CHRISTOPER.

Funeral services for Ronald McKenzie "Ron" NEAL, 26, of Mudlrow were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Blessed Kateri Catholic Church in Roland, with the Rev. Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. NEAL was born May 10, 1973, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Tom C. NEAL, Jr. and Cindy J. (TETRO) NEAL. He died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, Tom and Cindy; one sister, Debra; his twin brother and sister-in-law, Tom C. III and Jennifer; his paternal grandmother, Eileen; his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Bobbie; two nephews, Michael C and Alex M.; two uncles; two aunts; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Stella Naomi BAGLEY, 92, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, witht he Revs. Mark Bagley, Bryan Fouts and Ray Hood officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. BAGLEY was born Oct. 25, 1907, in Sugar Grove, Ark., to Henry Washington VESSELL and Florence Alice (FRENCH) VESSELL. She died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Muldrow. She married Allen Ludwell BAGLEY Dec. 13, 1925, in Round Mountain. He preceded her in death July 9, 1985. Survivors include seven daughters, Edith, Wilma, Naomi, Helen, Loretta, Jeanice and Annetta; two sons, Allen and Harold; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lorene and Naomi; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. BAGLEY was also preceded in death by two brothers; six sisters; and four grandchildren, Fred Duwayne LEE, Phillip Andrew BAGLEY, Boyce Gene FOUTS and Karen FOUTS SMITH.

Graveside services for Ida BARNES, 76, of Sallisaw were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Bunch Cemetery, with the Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating. Mrs. BARNES was born Feb. 28, 1923, in Nicut, to Ben and Callie (POINDEXTER) COCHRAN. She died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Tressie; one brother, L.D.; and one nephew, Doug. Mrs. BARNES was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jimmy BARNES; one brother, Bill COCHRAN; and her stepmother, Amy COCHRAN. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Beatrice B. CATES, 76, of Greenwood, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, in a local hospital Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra and Karen; five sons, Albert, Anthony, Robert , Jack and Roger; three sisters, Kay, Rosie and Della; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lillian "Jackie" Bryan DAVIS, 99, of Sallisaw, formerly of Arkansas City, Kan., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Calvin Davis officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. DAVIS was born in Hanson, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, on April 1, 1900, to Sarah SPURLOCK. She died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, George L. and Nadine and Calvin and Elizabeth; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other family members.

Constance "Janet" GRATTON-FISHER, 55, of Muskogee died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, at W. W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah. She was born July 18, 1944, in Tahlequah, to Josh and Lola (MADDOX) GLASS. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Frist Assembly of God Church in Muskogee, with the Rev. Steve Ross officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Bradley Funeral Service in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Robert GRATTON-FISHER of the home; three daughters, Tami, Tina and Mona; one son, Paul; two sisters, Peggy J. and Polly V.; two brothers, Charles B. and Gerald L.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. GRATTON-FISHER was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol LIMORE and Mary OSBORNE; and her parents.

Charles GILLIS, 63, of Sallisaw died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Mr. GILLIS was born Jan. 1, 1937, in Akins, to Robert GILLIS Jr., and Ruby (LANE) GILLIS. Survivors include his wife, Norma of the home; his mother, Ruby GILLIS ; three daughters and sons-in-law, DeeAnna and Johnny, JoDel and Michael and Bobbie and Kenneth; one sister, Dee; 10 grandsons; one great-granddaughter, ; and one aunt Luella. Mr. GILLIS was preceded in death by his father, Robert; one granddaughter, Melissa Lynn MacDONALD; and his grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Richard LANE and Bob and Girtha GILLIS. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Samuel E. JORGENSEN, 87, of Logan, Utah, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000, at Sunshine Terrace. He was born Sept. 28, 1912, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Samuel Ovid JORGENSEN and Mary Ellen (BULLOCK) JORGENSEN. Funeral services were held at noon Feb. 3, at the River Heights, Utah, with Bishop Mark C. Weese officiating. Interment was in the Logan City Cemetery, under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary. He married Frances Christina FIELDS, formerly of Dwight Mission, June 19, 1942, in Flagstaff, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Christine; three brothers, Max, Glen and Gerald; one sister Arlene; one sister-in-law, Claudia; one brother-in-law, Harold; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, George Emerson JORGENSEN and William Mark JORGENSEN and wife, Gayle; and two sisters, Helen JORGENSEN DEGELBECK and husband, Ed, and Marie JORGENSEN DEGELBECK.

Funeral services for Leslie Neal LOCUST, 40, of Gore are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cedar Springs Baptist Church in Notchietown, with the Revs. Allison Phillips and Mike McConnell officiating. Burial is in Webber Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. LOCUST was born Dec. 4, 1959, in Tahlequah, to Thomas LOCUST Sr. and Lizzie (BUSTER) LOCUST. He died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000, in Tulsa. Survivors include his great-aunt, Luella; sisters and brothers, Linda, Eloise, Thomas Jr. and his wife, Carolinea, Michael Roy and his wife, Linda, and Arthur Joe and his wife, Tina;

Funeral services for John Lee DAUGHERTY, 59, of Mu ldrow were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Belfonte Church, with the Rev. Jerry Nofire officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. DAUGHERTY was born May 10, 1940, in Adair County, to Hooley and Donnie (MUSKRAT) DAUGHERTY. He died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in Muldrow. He married Sally Ann COLEMAN. She preceded him in death in 1979. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Brenda; two sons, Leroy and Billy Wayne; two grandchildren; one sister, Nellie; two brothers, Harry and Sam; and several nices, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John Henry HARRIS, 88, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Satruday at the Vian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. HARRIS was born Feb. 5, 1912, near Vian, to John and Orie (ALLEN) HARRIS. He died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lucy Lee MOSS RICHARDS June 24, 1977. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Lee HARRIS; two daughters, Pam and Doris; one brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Louise; brother-in-law, Herbert; three granddaughters; several great-grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew. Mr. HARRIS was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, CARMEL.

Paul James HAYDEN, 90, of Maud died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, at Baptist Hospital in Oklahoma City. Funeral services are being held at 1 p.m. Satruday at Trinity Baptist Church in Maud, with the Rev. Wayne Taylor officiiating. Burial is in Cummings Cemetery in Maud, under the direction of Knight Funeral Home in Maud. Mr. HAYDEN was born Aug. 23, 1909, in Atoka County, to Newton Levi HAYDEN and Ida Virginia (CAIN) HAYDEN. He married Mary Ardell WORKS Oct. 22, 1945, in Maud. She preceded him in death on May 22, 1988. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Charles; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mr. HAYDEN was also preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Charles Ray HAYDEN; and son Johnny Lee HAYDEN.

Funeral services for Emmaline (STAND) ADAIR, 68, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hart Memorial Chapel in Stilwell, with Bros. John Hummingbird and Floyd Kester Jr. officiating. Burial is in Chulio Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home in Stilwell. Mrs. ADAIR was born March 24, 1931, in Adair County, to Robin B. STAND and Charlotte (WALKINGSTICK) STAND. She died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Frank ADAIR June 15, 1955, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death May 16, 1992. Survivors include four sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert and Terri, Wadie, Mackie, and Ray; one stepson, Bobby Dale; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Dennis; two sisters, Susie and Hester; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; special family friend, Dean; and many nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Mrs. ADAIR was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons; six sister, Peggy JOHNSON, Sallie STAND, Katie SCOTT, Lena GRIGSBY, Lizzie STAND and Polly COOMBES; seven brothers, Richard, John, Taylor, George, Charley, Andy and Curtis STAND and two infant brohers; two grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services for Danny CLOPTON, 48, of Vian will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Gore. Burial will be in Agnew Cemetery, near Keefton, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Gore. Mr. CLOPTON was born April 11, 1951, in Muskogee, to Goldman L. "Gene" CLOPTON and Faye Lavonne (DAILY) CLOPTON LANCASTER. He died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at his home. Survivors include companion, Rene; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jodi and Brandon, and Keli and Jim; one grandson; his mother, Faye; one sister, Paula; one brother, Larry; one half-sister, Stacy; and two half-brothers, Jeff and Mike. Mr. CLOPTON was preceded in death by his father, Gene CLOPTON; one sister, Rhonda CLOPTON.

Annabelle Welch COOK, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000, at her home. Funeral services are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Parks Cemetery in Charleston, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Jack of the home; three daughters, Peggy, Linda, and Shirley; six stepdaughters; one stepson; one sister, Mary; one brother, Willard; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Emma KENNEDY, 93, of Marble City are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Marble City Holiness Church, with the Revs. Gary Blankenship and Johnny Watkins officiating. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Sallisaw. Mrs. KENNEDY was born April 29, 1906, near Vian, Oklahoma Indian Territory, to Lewis and Nan (REDBIRD) YAHOLA. She died Satruday, Feb. 12, 2000. Survivors include four daughters, Loriene, Irene, Louella and Jewell; one son, Tom; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. KENNEDY was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Kennedy Nov. 28, 1968.

Orvil OWENS Jr., 74, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Satruday, Feb. 12, 2000, at his home. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Geneva of the home; one daughter, Brenda; one son, Don; six stepdaughters, Jayne, Joelen, Kaye, Rosemary, Cammie, Teresa; four stepsons, Rick, Michael, Roger and Bo; one sister, Frances; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Evelyn June (POLLARD) STRAHM, 51, of Tulsa were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ninde Garden Chapel in Tulsa, with Wisherd Lemons officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, under the direction of Ninde Funeral Directors in Tulsa. Mrs. STRAHM was born June 25, 1948, at Rocky Point, to Bud and Euna POLLARD. She died Satruday, Feb. 12, 2000, in Tulsa. She married Allen David STRAHM July 14, 1971, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Allen STRAHM of the home; one daughter, Theresa; six sons, Steven, Allen D. III, Raymond, Mathew, Bradford, and Joshua; two sisters, Linda Kay and Charlotte; three brothers, Bud, John and Bill; and nine grandchildren.

Thelma Rebecca WILEY, 80, of Van Buren, Ark., died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, in a local hospital. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Survivors include two sons, Manson and Dorvan; one daughter-in-law, Mikie; three brothers, C.A., Jerry Don, and Danny Ray; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Robert Owen "Row" WILSON, 87, of Duncan died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, in Tulsa. Memorial services were held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel in Duncan. Burial was at 2 p.m. in Okmulgee Cemetery, under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home. Mr. WILSON was born Aug. 3, 1912, in Sallisaw, to Joe A. and Martha WILSON. He married Sally Jo "Jody" MATHENEY March 26, 1937, in Okmulgee. She preceded him in death in April 1994. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Sunni, and Judy and Al; one grandson; one granddaughter; one sister, Margaret; three nephews; and two nieces. Mr. WILSON was also preceded in death by one daughter, Robert Ann WILSON in 1944; his parents; two brothers, Fred and Clyde WILSON; and two sisters, Bonnie WILSON and Laveda VINSON.

Funeral services for Shirley Nelson LACK, 66, of Gans will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial will be in Gans Cemetey, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. LACK was born Oct. 26, 1933, in Wardell, Mo., to Fred Mancie LACK and Nancy Ethel (BRACY) LACK. He died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his mother Nancy Ethel LACK; two brothers, Coy Ellis and William Olen; two sisters, June and Lynn; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. LACK was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Mancie Bracy LACK, Nova LACK, Mary Lou LACK, Helen Lavella FOUT and Myrtle RIVA.

Louise Richmond MARRS, 67, of Muldrow died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Lovelace Cemetery in Witcherville, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors incldue one daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Ricky; one son Michael; four sisters, Leah, Aline, Sybil and Billy; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Graveside servcies for Brenda Kay WILDER, 48, of Little Rock, Ark., were held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Ms. WILDER was born Sept. 21, 1951, in Tulsa to Jack WILDER Jr. and Bessie (CAVES) WILDER. She died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, in Little Rock. Survivors include her mother Bessie; five sisters, Phyllis, Pam, Renee, Janet, and Regina; and several nieces and nephews.

Nancy Marie BANKS, 80, of Cameron died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with the Rev. Don Parr officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direciton of Evans and Miller Funeral Home. Mrs. BANKS was born Dec. 13, 1919, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son, Bobby; three daughters, Mary Jo, Ella and Frankie; one son-in-law, Billy; one grandson; one sister, Juanita; and many other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Funeral services for Freda Rea BOLDEN, 81, of Roland were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Frist Assembly of God Church in Roland, with the Rev. Charles Ogdon officiating. Delores True, Gary Duncan and Skeeter Daniels gave the eulogy. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. BOLDEN was born Nov. 19, 1918, in Van Buren, Ark., to William Blant DUNCAN and Lovie May (WARD) DUNCAN. She died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Arlie Claude BOLDEN Sept. 7, 1940, in Shirley, Ark. He preceded her in death Aug. 16, 1995. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Tommy and Niki and Don; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Reva; and two brothers, Ned and Billy.

Funeral services for John Ed COOK, 74, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Vian Baptist Church, with the Revs. Chris Trent and Tommy Clark officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. COOK was born July 28, 1925, in the Akins community, to George Washington COOK Sr. and Lida Ethel (MATTHEWS) COOK. He died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Dixie Ruth ROARK Oct. 16, 1942, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Ruth COOK of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Neal; one son and daughter-in-law, Lewis and Carolyn; four granddaughters; 10 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Pauline, Jean, and Bonnie.

Memorial services for Iyona Mae DUDLEY, 70, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evangel Temple Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Don Hutchings officiating. Mrs. DUDLEY was born May 4, 1929, in Junction City, Kan., to Harley Claude TRANER and Leta Naomi (STONE) TRANER RUCHONG. She died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000, in Fort Smith. She married Frank J. DUDLEY Sr. Feb. 16, 1952, in Yuma, Ariz. Survivors include her husband, Frank J. DUDLEY Sr. of the home; three daughers, Leta, Michelle and Nona; five sons, Teryll, Melvin, Curtis, Frank J. andJerry M.; 33 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty; and one brother, Melvin. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Kevin O'dell HATCHER, 32, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Mr. HATCHER was born March 31, 1967, in Sallisaw, to Forest O. "Bud{ HATCHER and Jackie June (MORRIS) HATCHER. He died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Sally Louise HOLLOWAY June 1, 1987, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Sally HATCHER of Vian; one son, Tyler; his father, Forest O. "Bud"; one brother, Forrest Towery; two step-grandsons, Taylor and Tanner; two nephews; and one niece. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Paul Alvin McGEE, 79, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. McGEE was born Dec. 21, 1920, in Fort Smith, to Willie and Cleatus (FLYNN) McGEE. He died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, in Muskogee. He married Marie TINDALL Jan. 12, 1945, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Marie McGEE of the home; seven sons, Harley, Earl, Paul, David, Jim, Ed, and Rick; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Christina MONDIER, 32, of Van Buren, Ark., died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in a Little Rock, Ark. hospital. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Funeral services are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Van Buren. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, David MONDIER of Van Buren; one stepdaughter, Jennifer; one son, Joseph David; her parents, Joyce and Joe ROBERTSON ; one sister, Kim;

Graveside services for Thomas Wayne POINDEXTER, 45, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Mr. POINDEXTER was born Oct. 8, 1954, in Liberal, Kan., to Tom and Imo Jean (JORDAN) POINDEXTER. He died Satruday, Feb. 19, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Andrea POINDEXTER of Hominy; two sons, Michael and Rodney; five grandchildren; his father, Tom; two stepchildren, Richard and Heather; four sisters, Verna, Pam Shelly and Kelly; and three brothers, Joel, Ray and Perry. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Harold Edwin TOMLIN, 62, of Muldrow wer eheld at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, witht he Rev. Harold Walker officiating. Chester Koprovic gave the eulogy. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. TOMLIN was born Oct. 12, 1937, in McAlester, to Virgil TOMLIN and Faye Marie (WALKER) TOMLIN ARMSTRONG. He died Satruday, Feb. 19, 2000, at his home. He married Lou Jean Wilson Oct. 13, 1971, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Lou Jean TOMLIN; two daughters, Brooke and Tammye; two sons, Jeff and Aaron; two grandchildren; his mother, Faye; and three brothers, Larry, Arnold and Walter.

Funeral services for Jack WILSON, 80, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wedenesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Charles Ogdon officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. WILSOn was born May 12, 1919, in the Baldridge community, to Jim and Effie Belle (WILLIAMS) WILSON. He died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000, at his home. He married Coleen Welch Feb. 4, 1941, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Coleen WILSON of the home; one daughter, Sue; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Faye, Mae and Audrey.

John Edward COLLINS, 83, of Van Buren, Ark., died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Betty COLLINS; one daughter, Kathleen; one son, John; and three grandchildren. Cremation was under the direciton of Lewis Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark.

Funeral services for Anna Ruth GODWIN, 84, of Vian will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Vian Baptist Church, with the Revs. Tommy Clark and Chris Trent officiating. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. GODWIN was born Dec. 12, 1915, in Elk City, to Charles Anderson REID and Laura Ellen (BROWN) REID. She died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000, in Vian. She married John Roland "J.R." GODWIN May 25, 1947, in Clinton. He preceded her in death Feb. 21, 1996. Survivors include one sister, Ozell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Birdie Mae (ENGLAND) STACY, 62, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hart Memorial Chapel in Stilwell, with Bros. Johnson Vann and Sam England officiating. Burial was in England Hollow Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home. Mrs. STACY was born Oct. 4, 1937, in Picher to Tom and Annis (SPADE) ENGLAND. She died Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Ferrell, Debbie and Robert, Darlene and Mark, Roberta and Tommy; the children's father, Harold STACY; two sisters, Naomi and Margie; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Jimmie and Sam and Donna; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many friends and loved ones. Mrs. STACY was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Tommy and Steve.

Funeral services for Jewel TURNER, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Ronnie Schlinker officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. TURNER was born Dec. 7, 1914, in Stigler, to George and Minnie (DAVIS) BOX. She died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000, in a Charleston, Ark., nursing home. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara and Liddie; five sons, James, William, Jimmy, Julius and George; 47 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. TURNER was preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford TURNER; her parents; five children; two brothers; and four grandchildren.

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