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Graveside services for Bessie Almeda JANEWAY, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Jan. 28, 2002, at the Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta, with Rev. Jack Vance officiating, under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home of Henryetta. She was born in Mansfield, Ark., to Willard HATTABAUGH and Mary (EASLEY) HATTABAUGH. She died Friday, Jan. 25, 2002. Survivors include two nephews, Jonny and Bobby; three nieces, Betty, Joyce, and Phyllis; and one great-great niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert JANAWAY; two sisters, Addie CONNORS and Izetta OWENS; and one brother, Richard HATTABAUGH.

Funeral services for Ruth LANGLEY ANDREWS, 90, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Feb. 7, 2002, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Wendlandt officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 9, 1911, in Franklin County, Ark. to Lawrence LANGLEY and Florence (SCOTT) LANGLEY. She died Monday, Feb. 4 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. ANDREWS married John Calvin ANDREW on May 12, 1939, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 1971. Survivors include one daughter, Juanita; two sons, Johnnie Olan and Tommy; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda and Virginia; and one brother, James. She was preceded in death by one son, Paul Edward ANDREWS on April 19, 1973.

Norbert ARTFLIP, 84, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Sallisaw, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, in Springfield. Burial of Cremains will be in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Apr. 15 1917, in Pleasant Township, Iowa, to Clarnece ARTLIP and Kate (SCHAEFFER) ARTLIP. He married Carolyn Leona KOBERT on May 27, 1939, in Nebraska. She preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 1996. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and James; two sons and daughters-in-law, Norbert O. and Charolette and Phillip D. and Sharon; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Grace, Kathryne and Joyce. He was also preceded in death by one grandchild.

Funeral services for Joy Gayle BASKIN BEAN, of Clarksville, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 1, 2002, at the Stilwell Bible Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim Goodman officiating. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery in Clarksville, under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. She died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in Country Side Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include two daughters, Dianne and Marcia; four sons, Dennis and Michael and James and Scott; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beth and Alma. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert THURLOW and Estelle McMILLAN BASKIN; husband, Clarence "Jr." BEAN; one sister, Wilma BASKIN; one grandson, Brian Keith BEAN.

Graveside services for Margaret BUSH, of Marble City, were held at 11 a.m., Monday, at the Bush Cemetery, north of Marble City, with Jackie Wayne Bush officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Aug. 25, 1918, in Cherokee County, to Levi BULLETT and Sally Tail (CHRISTIE) BULLETT. She died Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Tom BUSH of the home; one daughter, Phyllis; four sons, Don, Jerry, Jackie and Dee; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two half-brothers, Issac and Tommy; one half-sister, Susie; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Nelson Ray and Timmy BUSH and one brother Robert BULLETT.

Graveside services for Alvin E. CASTEEL, 64, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Feb. 6, 2002, at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. CASTEEL was born Feb. 15, 1937, in Antlers to E.E. CASTEEL and Willie Faye (JOHNSON) CASTEEL. He died Monday, Feb 4, 2002 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lenetha Mae TANKSLEY on Nov. 9, 1972, in Amarillo, Tex. Survivors include his wife, Lenetha of the home; one daughter, Rita; one son, Gary; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his parents; two brothers, Russell and Jack; and several other relatives and friends, including his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gerald and Karen.

Funeral services for Catherine CHAPMAN HELLER, 49, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m., Feb. 5, 2002, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial will be Feb. 8, 2002, in Columbia Cemetery, in Columbia, Mo., under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 23, 1952, in Wickford, R.I., to Robert Wm CHAPMAN and Marion (SHEA) CHAPMAN. She died Feb. 1, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Jon HELLER of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, John and his wife Tonya; three step-daughters, Jennifer, Bonna and Keri; two grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three brothers, John, Dennis and Jim. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Bobby Wm. CHAPMAN.

Funeral services for James SPEEDY, 43, of Saratoga, Calif., were held at 1 p.m., Feb. 1, 2002, at the Saratoga Federated Church, under the direction of Darling-Fischer Mortuaries, Chapel of the Hills of Los Gatos, Calif. He died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, in Saratoga. Survivors include his wife, Susan SPEEDY; two daughters, Amanda and Sedona; one son, Jimmy; his mother and step-father, Patricia and Darryl; his father and step-mother, James and Linda; one brother, Mark; and other relatives and friends.

Private Interment services for Inez S. STEWART, 98, of St. Paul, Minn., formerly of Muldrow, will be held at Long Cemetery at a later date. She died Monday, Feb. 4, 2002. Survivors include her grandchildren, Scott and Janice, Jerry, Gary and Dean; seven great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends including Lou and Geneva. She was preceded in death by her husband George STEWART; and one son Donald STEWART and his wife Marie.

Funeral services for Ray GILLET, 50, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Feb 11, 2002, in the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include his wife Judy L. GILLET of the home; four daughters, Judy, Tamy, Angela and Leanna; 17 grandchildren; one sister, Lucille; three brothers, Bill, Jim and Tommy; and other relatives and friends, including Norman and Kathy and Charles.

Funeral services for Troy C. LAWSON, of Roland, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 11, 2002, at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland. He was born Jan. 28, 1914, in Jackson, Ky., to Charles LAWSON and Margaret "Maggie" (PALMER) LAWSON. He died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in Fort Smith. He married Dolores M. WARE on Sept. 1, 1942 in St. Paul. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Dolores of the home; two daughters, Virginia and Janet; one son, Jon and his wife Shari; four grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Burial of Cremains of David Roy LONG, 50, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be at U.S. National Cemetery at a later date, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. LONG was born Feb. 4, 1951, in Fort Smith. He died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, in his home. Survivors include one daughter, Francis Jo; his grandparents, Louise; one sister, Cathy; three half-sisters, Tracy, Karen and Cathy; and two half brothers, Mike and Jerry.

Funeral services for Howard Don 'Shorty' MOORE, 70, of Mena, Ark., were held at 2 p.m., Feb. 5, 2002, at the Hall Memorial Chapel in Mena, with Pastors Jim Fowler and Bill Wells officiating. Burial was in Pinecrest Memorial Park, under the direction of Hall Funeral Service of Mena. He was born June 27, 1931, in Gentry, Ark. to the late Marshall B. MOORE and Laura NORFLEET MOORE. He died Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, in Mena Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons, Danny Ray and Randy Rene; two daughters, Laura Lee and Ronada Lynn; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Orval and Albert; two sisters, Joyce and Doris.

Funeral services for Nathaniel 'Buggy' RICHARDSON Jr., 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at noon, Feb. 8, 2002, at First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with Revs. Chester A WOODS and Winston R. Whitfield officiating. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery. He was born Nov. 25, 1931, in Fort Smith, to Nathaniel RICHARDSON Sr. and Essie (JONES) RICHARDSON. He died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Adella (SPENCER) RICHARDSON of the home; three daughters, Anita, Natalie and Sheri; five sons, Barry Sr., Aaron Sr., Kenneth Sr., Maurice and Phillip; 27 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Edna, Shirley Joanne, Myra and Mary Jo; six brothers, David, Jerry, James and LeRoy, Gary and Glen.

Funeral services for Fay H. THOMPSON, 69, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m., Feb. 8, 2002, at the Vian Baptist Church, with Revs. Chris Trent and Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in Downing Family Cemetery west of Peggs, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Aug. 3, 1932, in Franklinville, N.J., to Ralph SANDLER and Carmilla (DeVITIS) SANDLER. She died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. THOMPSON married Roy C. THOMPSON on March 5, 1960, in Franklinville. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Roy of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce and Renee and her husband, Derek; one son and daughter-in-law, David and his wife Lisa; three grandchildren; one aunt, Julia; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Maggie May ANDERSON, 79, of Tulsa, were held at 1 p.m., Feb. 15, 2002, at the Sanders Cemetery in rural Sallisaw, with Rev. Chet Veazy officiating, under the direction of McLemore-Sloan Funeral Home of Tulsa. She was born Jan. 16, 1923, in Sallisaw, to Marion and Cora (MATHIS) WILSON. She died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in her home. Survivors include three sons, Freed and his wife Connie, Alfred and Danny; one daughter, Joyce and her husband Robert; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy and Alice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel B. ANDERSON; her parents; and her brothers.

Graveside services for Vera Wilma BROOKS, 76, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m., Feb. 11, 2002, at Round Mountain Cemetery near Gore, with the Rev. Garner Garrison officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore She was born June 12, 1925, in Chickasaw to William E. MOORE and Blanche Margaret (REED) MOORE. She died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Gore. Mrs. Brooks married Milton Dale BROOKS on Nov. 8, 1945, in Sweeden, Ky. Survivors include her husband, Milton Dale BROOKS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Nick; one son, Jimmy Dale; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, James Vernon; two half sisters, Ruth, and Ethel.

Graveside services for Bonnie M. COLSTON, 79, of Stilwell, were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 11, 2002, at Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, with Rev. Bill Pettit officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov. 17, 1922, in Welch, to Harv LINTHICUM and Julie (MYERS) LINTHICUM. She died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. COLSTON married Waddie COLSTON on March 11, 1943, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband Waddie of the home; six sons, Waddie Jr. and Larry, Monroe "Bo", Dosson, Walter Jim and Raymond Dean; two daughter, Tish and Carolyn; 29 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Junior and two daughters, Mildred and Imogene.

Graveside services for Elijah Wesley GARRETT, 81, of Muskogee, were held at 11 a.m., Feb. 13, 2002, at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 5, 1920, in Akins community, to Gilford GARRETT and Pearl (ROBERTS) GARRETT. He died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Irma Jean; one son, Roger Lewis; two grandchildren; one sister, Ruth; one brother, Grady; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet Lucille GARRETT in Dec. 1988; one sister, Mary JOINER, and one brother, Jack GARRETT.

Funeral services for Bobby D. KITZMILLER, 74, of Vian are being held at 3 p.m., Feb. 13, 2002, at the East Lake Hills Club House north of Vian. Cremains are being buried at El Reno Cemetery in El Reno, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 14, 1927, in El Reno, to Dennis F. KITZMILLER and Oma (SHEETS) KITZMILLER. He died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in Vian. He married Aldene Carol WHITACRE on Nov. 11, 1949, in El Reno. Survivors include his wife, Aldene C. KITZMILLER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and her husband Charlie; one son-in-law, Chuck; four grandchildren; four sisters, June, Wanalu and Carol Sue and Jerry. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lynne ADAMS on April 24, 2000; one brother, John KITZMILLER; and his parents.

Funeral services for Elva KUYDENDALL, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 13, 2002, at the Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church of God, with burial in Dora Cemetery in Dora, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born Sept. 30, 1911, in Walnut Ridge, Ark. She died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, in a nursing home. Survivors include five daughters, Mary Sue "Susie" , Betty Jane "Janie", Judy, Barbara Kay "Katy" and Darlene; one son, Charles; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Opal; and one step-sister, Ola.

Funeral services for Betty DUNN MILLER PATTERSON, 63, of Vian, will be held at 1 p.m., Feb. 16, 2002, at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. James Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Sallisaw to the Rev. Carnell DUNN and Mattie (BRYANT) DUNN. She died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mattie and Dennis; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Corrine, Sue, and Ellen; three brothers, Robert and the Rev. James, and Charles; one aunt, Ora Belle; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend, Mary. Mrs. PATTERSON was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Mack C. MILLER and Norman PATTERSON; four brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services for Gloria Jean PERRY, 55, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 12, 2002, at Roland Church of Christ, with the Rev. Phil Smith officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born April 1, 1946, in Pipestone, Minn., to Lawrence HALBERSMA and Dora Renzella "Sally" (HIBMA) HALBERSMA. She died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Fort Smith. Mrs. PERRY married George W. PERRY May 19, 1979, in Pipestone. Survivors include her husband, George, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Tammy; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and John; two step-children, Georgia Lynn and Mitchell; nine grandchildren; one sister, Carol; one brother, Ronnie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jerry WOELBER on April 20, 1978.

Funeral services for James Andrew SMITH, 82, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Feb. 12, 2002, at First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Bro. Ed Reese and Rev. Carthel Ramey officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Feb. 17, 1919, in Sequoyah County, to Andrew Jackson SMITH and Lula Mae (COOK) SMITH. He died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. SMITH married Eva Pauline JACKSON on May 21, 1938, in Gans. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Eva Pauline SMITH of the home; five daughters, Wanda and Betty, Sue, Vida, and Deborah; three sons, Charles, Hubert D. and Ricky D.; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; five sisters, Juanita and Georgia, Gracie, and Shirley and Hazel; six brothers, Bert Clifton, Buster, Robert, E.W., Donald and Truman; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Katie Lucille THORNTON, 87, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Feb. 11, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Harvey Young officiating. Burial was in Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 14, 1915, in Steadman to Edward Vontreese MONTGOMERY and Frances Catherine (WHITLEY) MONTGOMERY. She died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, in Vian. Mrs. THORNTON married Frank A. THORNTON on Oct. 28, 1937, in Vian. He preceded her in death in September 1965. Survivors include two sons, Frank and David; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Victor; and several other relatives and friends. Mrs. THORNTON was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Catherine ADAMS; and seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for George Osburn WOODWARD, 74, of Marble City, were held at 2 p.m., Feb. 12, 2002, at First Baptist Church in Marble City, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery north of Marble City. He was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Marble City, (to)George Elleck WOODWARD and Jeanettie (NORTON) WOODWARD. He died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mr. WOODWARD married Minnie Ruth CLOUD on Oct. 4, 1952 in Bunch. Survivors include his wife, Minnie R. WOODWARD of the home; two daughters, Wanda and Nadine; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, India; and one brother, Jack.

Funeral services for Anna Lee BOOKER, 95, of Vian, were held 2 p.m., Feb. 15, 2002, in the Blackgum Baptist Church north of Vian, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 2, 1907, in Holbert, to Jess BYNUM and Martha Jane (WATKINS) BYNUM. She died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in Gore. Mrs. BOOKER married Nick BOOKER on Apr. 27, 1927, in Antlers. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1963. Survivors include four daughters, Rene, June, Lola and Debby; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Lola; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Maureen KNEIPPLE in Sept. of 1983; four brothers; and three sisters.

Graveside services for Karen Denise BURNETT, 40, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Feb. 16, 2002, at the Central Christian Church. Burial is in Old Jenny Lind Cemetery in Jenny Lind, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born Dec. 14, 1961 in Oakland, Calif. She died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in a hospital. Survivors include her husband, Lionel of the home; one daughter, Alyssa Anne; one son, Chaderick William; her parents, Ken and Doris ROBERSON and Byrd and Nancy WOLVERTON; maternal grandfather; one sister, Phyllis; two step-sisters, Kerrie and Rhonda; and one step-brother, Gregory.

Memorial services for the cremains for Betty J. BUZZARD, 75, of Sallisaw, will be held at Rocky Point Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw at a later date. She was born Aug. 20, 1926, in Chicago, to Theodore BENDEL and Hazel (LOVELESS) BENDEL. She died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. BUZZARD married Hardy BUZZARD Jr. on Feb. 16, 1959, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1996. Survivors include four daughters, Marianne, Nancy, Kathy and Susie; four sons, Perry and Bill, Hardy III and Thomas; 28 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marion; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Annie Oleeta "Leta" DAVIS, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held 11 a.m., Feb. 16, 2002, in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Ted Richardson officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 15, 1925, near Sallisaw, to Wesley Wadie RAPE and Ada Vesta (COOK) RAPE. She died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Rev. Charles Leland DAVIS on April 27, 1944, in Buffington. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Charley L. DAVIS of the home; four daughters, Anna Lee, Ruth Ann, Rachel Elizabeth and Mary; two sons, Dr. Charley L. Jr. and John Paul; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three granddaughters, Lisa, Melissa and Kelsey DAVIS; her parents; two sisters, Birdie SHELTON and Cora MADEWELL; and two brothers, Jess and Leon RAPE.

Funeral services for Hilda Beatrice GOODWIN, 96, of Poteau, were held at 1 p.m., Feb. 15, 2002, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, with Rick Stankewitz and Paul Stankewitz officiating. Burial was in Fairhill/Knothole Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born March 27, 1905, in London, England. She died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in Poteau. Survivors include two step-sons, T.T. and his wife Lottie and George and his wife Leta; one step-daughter, Alice and her husband Clifton; seven grandchildren and their spouses; 18 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph LARCOMBE; her husband, William Jackson GOODWIN; one grandson and his wife; and one great-grandson.

Funeral services for Juanita L. "Ginger" HILL, 65, of Roland, will be held 11 a.m., Feb. 18, 2002, in the First Baptist Church in Akins, with father Jeff Polasek and Rev. Martin Cochran officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born Nov. 29, 1936, in Denver, Colo., to John SERNA and Ida (VELASQUEZ) SERNA. She died Wednesday, FEb. 13, 2002, in Roland. She married James Milton "Jim" HILL on Mar. 13, 1954, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Jim of the home; one daughter and son-in-law; Laura and Franklin; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Tammie, and James and Janet; seven grandchildren; one brother, Robert L.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Marie NYLAND, 87, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. , Feb 15, 2002, at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service, of Webbers Falls. She was born Mar. 20, 1914, in Hanson to James and Lainie (BERSHERS) WOFFORD. She died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in Vian Nursing Home. Survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and his wife Mary, Wilson and his wife Ester and James and his wife Sylvia; one sister, Pearl; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for W.E. "Bill" RAGSDALE, 79, of Dover, Ark., formerly of Sequoyah County, were held at 2 p.m., Feb. 15, 2002, at the Owens Cemetery near Dover, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville, Ark. He was born Oct. 23, 1922, in Pope County, Ark., to the late William and Callie TRANTHAM RAGSDALE. He died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002, in his home. Mr. RAGSDALE married Vera Rose on March 22, 1946, in Johnson county, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Vera ROSE RAGSDALE of Dover; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Rose; one daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Wayne; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Nell; one sister-in-law, Margaret; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members. He was preceded in death by one brother, Burl "Tobe" RAGSDALE. of Dover. Internet obituary may be found at Legacy .com and humphreyfuneral.com.

Funeral services for Rubye Lee CARLILE, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CARLILE was born May 24, 1916, in Sallisaw, to Douglas Henry BLAIR and Hannah Lee BLAIR. She died Saturday, Feb. 16, in Tulsa. Mrs. CARLILE married Robert Blackstone "R.B." CARLILE on Sept. 4, 1939, in Paris, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Don; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Linda; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Mrs. CARLILE was preceded in death by her husband on April 12, 1998, and one grandson, Thomas Michael CARLILE on Feb. 13, 1996.

Graveside services for Henry Bradley CURL, 62, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in the Liberty Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, with REvs. Wayne Hall and Harvey Rogers officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Oct. 16, 1939, in Nicut, to Otis CURL and Eunice (OSBURN) CURL. He died Monday, FEb. 18, 2002, in Muldrow. Mr. CURL married Alma HICKS on Dec. 2, 1958, in Tipton, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Alma CURL of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Rebecca and Scott, Sandy and Shelly; three grandchildren; his mother, Eunice; two sisters, July and Meta; one brother, Ricky; and one sister-in-law, Ellen.

Funeral services for Virginia L. HENSON, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. HENSON died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Lynn and Angela Michelle and her husband Marty; two sons, Richard Leon and Ronald Lindsay; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lois Evelyn and and her husband Kenneth, Sarah Elizabeth and her husband Lester and Mary Bertha and her husband Bobby; one brother, Arthur Elie and his wife Connie.

Funeral services for Jimmie Joe HOLCOMB, 63, of Vian, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in the Stoke Smith Stomp Ground northwest of Sallisaw, with Frankie Studie and Jackie Bush officiating. Burial will be in Caney Cemetery in Cherokee County, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HOLCOMB was born Oct. 17, 1938, in Welling, to Katie Sue PIGEON. Survivors include two daughters, Margy and Ada; two sons, Mitch and Scott; 11 grandchildren; his mother, Katie Sue PIGEON; one sister, Geneva; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rev. Raymond Ralph HOWARD, 86, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m., Feb. 20, 2002, in the Zion Missionary Baptist Church, with Revs. Charles Swilling, David Johnson and Melvin Burris officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born Oct. 14, 1915, in Branch, Ark. to William Riley HOWARD and Martha Ellen (O'NEAL) HOWARD. He died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002. Mr. HOWARD married Vermell WRIGHT on Aug. 20,1 938, in Ratcliff, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Vermell HOWARD; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. and Mary Kay; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;one sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Gene. He was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Wayne HOWARD and two daughters, Marilyn Joan HOWARD and Linda Joyce HOWARD.

Funeral services for O'Neal JOHNSON, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 20, 2002, at the agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born July 5, 1926, in Butler, to Walter JOHNSON and Lue Cinda (BROWN) JOHNSON. He died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in Fort Smith. Mr. JOHNSON was married to Mable Lee TURNER on Feb. 13, 1945, in Camp Chaffee, Ark. She preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 1991.Survivors include three sons, Loy and Gene and Kenneth; seven daughters, Anna, Brenda, Cathey, Mary, Helen, Betty and Mattie; 42 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; one brother, A.C.; two sisters, Rosie and Dolly; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; and companion, Bessie. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Anthoney.

Funeral services for Rose Mary "Rosie" LEWIS, 55, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 18, 2002, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow. She was born Dec 19, 1946, in Morgantown, W. Va., to William "Bill" HARVEY and Leona (McCABE) HARVEY. She died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in Fort Smith. Mrs. LEWIS married Donald "Duck" of the home; two daughters, Kimberly Ann and Stacy Lynn; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three step-sons, Tony and Don Jr. and Brad; two brothers, Hershel and Bob; two sisters, Patricia and Jean; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bill.

Funeral services for John V. LUTHER, 81, of Valley Center, Kan., are being held 2 p.m., Feb. 21, 2002, in the First United Methodist Church in Valley Center, under the direction of Baker Funeral Home of Valley Center. He was born June 9, 1920, in Akins, to Orin Harmon LUTHER and Ethabell (FARRIS) LUTHER. He died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, in Wichita, Kan. Mr. LUTHER married Janice May BROADSWORD in 1970 in Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Janice LUTHER of the home; three daughters, Debora Ann (LUTHER), Linda and Barbara; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Julie; one step-son, Gary; and one sister, Addie.

Funeral services for Raymond Leon "Ray" LUTTRELL, 66, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial will be in Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LUTTRELL was born Oct. 2, 1935, in Alanreed, Tex., to Ansil Lowrey LUTTRELL and Willie Mae (SMITH) LUTTRELL. He died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, in Muskogee. Mr. LUTTRELL married Mavis June CRUTCHFIELD on Dec. 5, 1970, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on July 26, 2000. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Gearl and Janet, Gary and Jenny, Ricky and Elizabeth and James; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his mother, Willie Mae LUTTRELL; one brother, Troy Earl. He was also preceded in death by his wife; his father; one grandson, Travis Lee LUTTRELL; and one brother, Winford Joe LUTTRELL.

Graveside services for the Hannah Faith MORELAND, an infant, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Cottonwood Cemetery, in Muldrow, with Rev. David Johnson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born Jan. 19, 2002, in Oklahoma City, to Paul Henry MORELAND and Tammy Lisa (LIPSCOMB) MORELAND. She died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her parents of the home; one sister, Taylor; one brother, Kyle; her maternal grandmother, Mary HOWARD; and paternal grandparents, Cathy and Marvin HYATT .

Funeral services for Cheryl LeAnn JONES-NICHOLSON RAY, 38, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Feb.19, 2002, at the Gore High School Gymnasium, with Revs. Tommy Noel, Tommy Hawkins and Cleatis Jones officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born June 22, 1963, in Sallisaw, to Jerry JONES and Patsy (CALLAHAN) JONES. She died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, in Denver. Ms. RAY married Roy B. RAY III on Feb. 26, 1999, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Roy of the home; one son, Jarrod; her parents, Jerry and Patsy JONES; one sister and brother-in-law, Marci and her husband, Jerry W.; one brother and sister-in-law, Delbert and his wife Calleen; four nieces; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Carmen Elizabeth ROBINSON-ROBERTSON, 71, of Duncan, formerly of Howe, are being held at 10 a.m. Feb. 21, 2002, in the Victory Baptist Church in Howe, with burial in Mt. View Glendale Cemetery in Howe, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, in Duncan. Survivors include her husband, Edwin Gail ROBERTSON four daughters, Elizabeth and her husband Joe, Cynthia and Jay, Melody and her husband Jess, and Donna and her husband Aaron; three sons, Edwin and his wife Cathey, Steven and his wife Sue and Ronald and his wife Kathy; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald and Louis.

Funeral services for Dora Mae ROTRAMEL, 82, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m., Feb. 19, 2002, at the Sallisaw Mallory Funeral Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Alden Ruckman officiating. Burial was in Fields Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Mar 29 1919 in Powdly, Tex., to Earnest Puckett and Annie Jane (WEST) PUCKETT. She died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Lavon and her husband Hubert, Carolyn and her husband, Hubert and Cartha and Janice and her husband Johnny; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Tim and his wife Carolyn and Jim; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marie. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husband, Buster ADAMS and Jack ROTRAMEL; one sister, Avie PUCKETT; three brothers, Charlie, George and Albert PUCKETT; one grandchild, Keenan ADAMS; and one daughter-in-law, Wanda ADAMS.

Rosary services for Nadine Ione SCHELL, 76, of Poteau, are being held 7 p.m.. Feb. 20, 2002, in the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Fathers Patrick Gaalaas, Joe Nguyen and Dovan Nguyen officiating. Funeral mass service is at 1 p.m. Feb. 21, 2002, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Poteau. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Homes of Poteau. She was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Poteau. She died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four cousins, Katie and George, Daniel and Georgia; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Patsy WARNOCK, 72, of Alma, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 19, 2002, in the Pope Cemetery near Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. She was born Mar. 12 1929, in Tulsa. She died Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Sue, Linda and Tammy and Rhonda; six sons, Ronald, Rickey, Ronnie, Larry, Bobby and Johnny; 21 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her mother, Rose; one sister, Garnett; three brothers, Ed, Bill, and Jim. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Guy WARNOCK.

Funeral services for Bailey WRIGHT, 66, of Fayetteville, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m., Feb. 20, 2002, at the Nelson's Funeral Home & Crematory in Fayetteville. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs, Ark., under the direction of Nelson's Funeral Home & Crematory of Fayetteville. He was born Aug. 15, 1935, in Fort Smith, Ark., to A.B. and Ada (WILSON) WRIGHT. He died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, in Northwest Medical Center in Springdale. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Letha (Toby) WRIGHT of the home; four sisters, Beverly, Ada Faye, Mary E. and Bessie W.; one brother, Chuck; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert; three sister, Margie, Fern and Mary Frances.

Funeral services for Recie L. MATTINGLY, 87, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m., Feb. 23, 2002, at the Maple Freewill Baptist Church north of Muldrow, with Revs. Dale Doss, Kendall Ross and Justin Allen officiating. Burial is in Maple Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Nov. 10,1 914, in Maple community, to John Wesley WALLACE and Rosa Mildred (NORMAN) WALLACE. She died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker and of the Freewill Baptist faith. Mrs. MATTINGLY married William Jospeh MATTINGLY on June 9, 1934, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1975. Survivors include two daughters, Doris and Virginia; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Lonzo; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Dale MATTINGLY in 1979.

Memorial graveside services for June ROBINSON, 52, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m., Feb. 22, 2002, at the Lowes Creek Cemetery north of Branch, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston, Ark. She was born Nov. 22, 1949, in Bakersfield, Calif. She died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors (include) one daughter, Juanita Christine; one son, Joseph; four granddaughters; her mother and step-father, Thelma (McMURRAY) and Joseph SEMENY; her step-mother, Jettie KEEN; two sisters, Eva, and Edna; two brothers, Glynn and Charles; and other relatives and friends including her caregiver, Sheila. She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Nixon ENGLISH.

Funeral services for Aaron Leslie SMITH, 76, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m., Feb. 23, 2002, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Dr. Richard Shinkle officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born Mar. 2, 1925, in York, Neb., to Leslie E. SMITH and Isabelle Mae (RICE ) SMITH. He died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Ossian and Dawn; two nephews, Wendell and his wife, Shirley and Jeffery and his wife Debbie; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Virginia HARRIS SMITH in 1948.

Funeral services for John Pershing WATSON, 83, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, were held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, in the Methodist Church in Missouri Valley, with pastor Bob Dagit officiating. Burial was in Hiland Cemetery in Bayard, Iowa, under the direction of Hennessee Aman Funeral Home of Missouri Valley. He was born Nov. 16, 1918, in Hanson, to Samuel and Mary Ellen (THOMAS) WATSON. He died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mr. WATSON married Donna SUMNER in 1942. She preceded him in death in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Sharlotte (WARNER) WATSON since 1984 of the home; one son, Randy and his wife, Terri; one sister, Bertha; 10 grandchildren; nieces, Doris and Lois; nephews, Mark and his wife Shari, and Stewart and Mila, Debra and Darinda. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harlan "Cy" WATSON, Sam WATSON and Isaac WATSON; three sisters, Bertie RANDOLPH, Bonnie HOWELL and Bessie FLOYD; and one granddaughter, Hope Marie WATSON.

Funeral services for Charlie Earl BUCK, 79, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, in Fort Smith. Mr. Survivors include his wife, Reba of the home; one daughter, Debbie; two nieces Linis and Ruth; one nephew, Bucky; two sisters, Mildred and Damaris; two brothers, Elmer and Alvin; seven grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Flora Jane COLLINS.

Funeral services for Ralph Rudolph CARTER, 80, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Agent chapel in Gore, with Rev. Don Niblett officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery northwest of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born Aug. 10, 1921, in Gore, to Minnie Layfette CARTER and Elpha Leona (MARTIN) CARTER. He died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in Gore. He married Velma Jean CHANDLER on Oct 2, 1948, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Velma CARTER of the home; two daughters, Neve and her husband Steve, and Sheila; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Ellen. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Maryan Dell CARTER on Apr. 6, 1966, two sisters, Eula RIGGS and Colleen ANDERSON; and three brothers, Ben CARTER, Willard CARTER, and E.C. CARTER.

Funeral services for Nora Victoria DAVIS, 94, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Randy Walker officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 15, 1907, in Ozark, Ark., to William Andrew ANDERSON and Elizabeth (SHROPSHIRE) ANDERSON. She died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters, Lorene, Plina, Carolyn, Christene and Maydene; three sons, John, Henry and Dennis; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; five step-daughters, Lou Hester, Sylvia, Thelma, Velma and Eula; and one step-sister, Lillie. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, James OLLIS and Thomas Jefferson DAVIS; one daughter, Ellen OLLIS; one step-daughter, Nettie BOGUS; one step-son, Pete DAVIS; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several step-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lucy Lee HARRIS, 90, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Vian Baptist Church, with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial is in Vian Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 1, 1911, in Vian, to Willie T. MOSS and Lucie Ada (BARRY) MOSS. She died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Frank RICHARDS and Henry HARRIS; four sister, Rosa MORRIS, Hattie BRANSCUMN, Winnie CALLAHAN and Helen YOUNG; and two brothers, Barry MOSS and Malclum MOSS.

Rosary services for Robert Eugene HARTMELER, 67, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 7 p.m., Monday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Funeral mass was Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jane of the home; three daughters, Liz and her husband Stan, Frances and her husband Reiner, and Susan; two sons, Bob Jr. and his wife Jody, and Michael and his wife Deanna; 14 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two brothers, B.G. and Tom.

Funeral services for Tesa Dean HARVEY, 19, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Dale Phelps and Tim Ohls officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Jan. 4, 1983, in Sallisaw, to Theresa (TURNER) HARVEY. She died on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Survivors include her mother, Theresa HARVEY of the home; maternal grandmother, Barbara STEPHENS; maternal grandfather, Glen TURNER; and one sister, Dixie.

Funeral services for Susie Juanita HENDRIX, 87, of Eufaula, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at First Baptist Church of Eufaula, with Rev. Glenn Pence officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula. She was born Mar. 15, 1914, in Akins, to James Perry and Mary Ellen (FULLBRIGHT) WICKETT. She died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, in Muskogee. Mrs. HENDRIX married Joe E. HENDRIX on June 24, 1946, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Wilma Doris and Richard, two granddaughters, JoNita and her husband Steve and Nancy and her husband George; six great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Jerene. She was preceded in death by her husband; and seven brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Wayne KINSEY, 70, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Rev. Duke Bennett and Dr. Neal Prock officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery in Bokoshe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Nov. 2, 1931. He died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Betty KINSEY of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Gary and his wife, Tina, Steve D. and his wife Cindy, and Randy and his wife Barbara; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; four step-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Sue and her husband Ronnie; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Gaylon and Virginia, Don and Sue, Herman and Linda and Robert; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odis and Mattie KINSEY; one brother, Jackie KINSEY; and one sister, Thelma GREEN.

Funeral services for Kenneth D. KNOX, 42, of Warner, were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 27, 2002, at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Edward Hyslope officiating. Burial was in Warner Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born Sept. 19, 1959, in Muskogee, to Ned Berlin KNOX and Shirley (ARCHER) KNOX. He died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002. Survivors include two sons, Jack and Brian; two daughters, Shawna and Kacey; one step-daughter, Rebecca; his mother, Shirley MANNON; one sister, Debbie; his grandmother and step-grandfather, Marie and Jack KELLEY; two nephews; one niece; four aunts, Nina, Betty, Evelyn and Stella; and one uncle Leon.

Funeral services for Leland Floyd LEIGH, 78, of Mt. Vernon, Ind. formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Feb. 13, 2002, at the Austin Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, with burial in Bellefontaine Cemetery in Mt. Vernon with military rites, under the direction of Austin Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon. He died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at New Harmonie Health Care. Survivors include his wife, Martha Jean LEIGH of Mt. Vernon, Ind.; one daughter, Leann; one son, Steven E.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenneth and C.L. He was preceded in death by one son, Keith OVERTON.

Funeral services for Ruth (NOLAN) McKOWN, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include her husband, Charles McKOWN of the home; five daughters, Janice, Sharon, Brenda, Karen and Veronica; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Sharon; one step-son, Charles Ray; six sisters, Sue, Jane, Shirley, Barbara, Lola and Mattie Lou; and two brothers H. J. and Paul "Bud" Jr. She was preceded in death by her previous husband, Richard NOLAN.

Funeral services for Eldon Eugene QUALLS, 57, of Choctaw, were held Tuesday, at 11 a.m., at the Barnes & Johnson Funeral Home in Midwest City, with Chaplain Richard Chew officiating. Graveside services are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at New Cemetery, in Mulberry, Ark., with Mark Johnson of the Funeral Home officiating. He was born May 20, 1944, in Mulberry, to Sam and Lucille (SYKES) QUALLS. He died Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Twana QUALLS of the home; one daughter, Debra; one son, Terry; four grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara and Roxann; two brothers, Don and Paul Jerry; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Pauline TAYLOR, 80, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel of Sallisaw, with REvs. Herbert Lee and Mike McKinney Officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Mar. 9, 1921, in Sallisaw, to Oscar Leroy "Buck" WILSON and Nellie Edna (LONG) WILSON. She died Friday, Feb. 22, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married George Washington TAYLOR on May 25, 1939, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1970. Survivors include five sons, Richard Lee, Tommy Ray Sr. and Jimmy Harold, Johnny Carroll and Billy Wayne; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sisters, Louise; and two brothers, Bobby Gene, and Donald Ray. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kenneth James TAYLOR on May 21, 1999; and two brothers, Howard L. WILSON and Billy Joe WILSON.

Funeral services for Bonnie Jean BAIRD YARBROUGH, 70, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent chapel in Gore, with Bro. Bill Tibbles officiating. Burial is in Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery northwest of Stilwell, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born May 27, 1931, in Caney community, to Brooks ANDERS and Arla Ann (HUNTLY) ANDERS. She died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include four daughters, Faye, Linda, Debbie and Myrna; two sons, Bill and Randy; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five sisters, Minnie, Bertie, Delores, Belva and Carolyn; and other relatives and friends including her ex-husband and companion, Willis CARROL of the home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Allen BAIRD; her parents; one granddaughter, Stacey Denise FIELDS; and two sisters, Jane EADS and Virginia ANDERS.

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