FEBRUARY 2012

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Funeral services for Everett Eugene HARDIN, 72, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams and Bro. Bill Qualls officiating. Burial was at Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HARDIN was born on Jan. 3, 1940, in Brent to Homer William HARDIN and Anise (HOUSER) HARDIN. He died on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. He worked at Baldor Electric. He married Joanna Sue SOUTHERLAND on Sept. 1, 1978, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Joanna HARDIN of the home; two daughters, Carla Jean FREEMAN of Lavaca, Ark., and Marla Jo CHILCOTT of Fort Smith; two sons, Gary CUDE of Cocoa, Fla., and Clifton SUTTON of Roland; one sister, Deborah LARGE of Delano, Fla.; four brothers, Pat HARDIN of Seattle, Wash., Joe HARDIN of Sallisaw, Thelbert HARDIN of Roland and Russell HARDIN of Muldrow; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Lola Mae BEDWELL and one brother, John W. HARDIN. Pallbearers were Ronnie Bedwell, Chad Hardin, Alex Hardin, Heath Brunk, David Hardin and Edgar Kelley. Memorial contributions may be made to Bruton Lodge 30, 108 Country Side Lane, Roland OK 74954, or Eastside Freewill Baptist Church Vision Fund, P.O. Box 383, Muldrow OK 74948.

Lewis Clifford HINER, 91, passed away on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, at Stillwater Medical Center. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel in Stillwater. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lewis was born n Nov. 7, 1920, in Asbury, N.J., the son of William Elwood HINER and Mildred Arabelle (FOX) HINER. In 1924, his family moved to Dwight Mission, north of Sallisaw, where his father taught agriculture. Lewis attended elementary school at Dwight Mission and graduated form Sallisaw High School, where he played football. In 1938, his family moved to Stillwater, and Lewis attended Oklahoma A. & M. College. He met Aileen HILTON in Stillwater, and they were married on Dec. 21, 1941. The marriage lasted nearly 70 years, until her death in 2011. They had six sons, Throughout the years, Lewis farmed, raised cattle and spent many years working for Central Propane. He later worked for several years at the CareerTech CIMC Warehouse. Lewis loved horses and horseback riding. He also enjoyed gardening, watching his sons play baseball and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Carol L. HINER of Glencoe, Tom and Carol J. HINER of Stillwater, Robert HINER and William HINER, both of Oklahoma City, Michael HINER of Stillwater and James HINER of Perkins. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; a niece, Synovia LEMMINGS of Cordell; nephews, Elwood McBRIDE of Idabel and Dwight McBRIDE of Oklahoma City; and sister-in-law, Grace STEVENS of Stillwater. Lewis is preceded in death by his wife; sister and brother-in-law, Miriam and Louis McBRIDE; and nephew, Eddie McBRIDE. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.

Graveside services for Susie JOHNSON, 93, of Fort Gibson will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Box Cemetery with Bro. Mason Johnson and Bro. Eric Collins officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JOHNSON was born on Jan. 30, 1918, in Franklin County, Arkansas to George COWETT and Sarah SHEPPARD. She died on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012, in Fort Gibson. She was a homemaker. She married Ernest Willie JOHNSON on Nov. 6, 1935, in Vian. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2007. Survivors include two daughters, Mary MOORE of Fort Gibson and Peggy Sue HARPER of Blackgum; one son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Eleanor JOHNSON of Tahlequah; daughter-in-law, Kathy JOHNSON of Gore; one sister, Gusty SCOGGINS of Oklahoma City; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Margie MAXWELL, one son, Floyd JOHNSON, two grandchildren, and several siblings.

Mary Arning “Marie” MANNS, resided at the Fin and Feather Resort in Gore until her passing at the age of 95. She left this life on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. Marie was born on May 11, 1916, in Nowata to Otis and Cora SIGLER. Marie was the little sister of three older brothers, Virgil, James and Vintian. She attended elementary and junior high school in Chelsea and high school in Nowata. On April 16, 1936, Marie married Alfred ARNUBG in Chelsea. Together they had one son, Fred. They lived in Okmulgee. In 1967, they moved to Gore and Marie began working for Griffin Foods of Muskogee until retirement. Marie and Alfred were happily married until Alfred passed away in August of 1985. Marie and Alfred were long time members of the Gore United Methodist Church. After retiring from Griffin Foods Marie began working in the gift shop of Fin and Feather Resort and on Oct. 16, 1990, Marie began another chapter of her life when she married Les Manns of Fin Feather Resort, who had been widowed by his first wife, Jerrie. Marie was welcomed into the Fin Family where she continued to live and work until her passing. Marie was always known for her sweet and gentle spirit, strong faith in God and dedication to GUMC, and the immense pride and pleasure she got from her most passionate hobby, “great-grandmothering.” She was survived by daughters-in-law, Anneese ARNING and Linda HILL; grandchildren, Shelly FUGITT, Aleshia ARNING, Sue DYSON, David ARNING, Lezli POOL and John COTHERMAN; great-grandchildren, Kaytlyn and Dalton FUGITT, Zachary, Lucy and Eli POOL and Madison and Grant COTHERMAN; nephew, James SIGLER; and a host of friends and extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred ARNING, son, Fred ARNING, husband, Les MANNS, and brothers, James, Virgil and Vintian SIGLER. The memorial service for Marie will be held on Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Gore United Methodist Church, which is located at 4th and Winn in Gore. There will also be a brief internment service at the Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery at 3 p.m. later that day, where she will be laid to rest next to husband, Alfred ARNING. Marie has requested that her service be officiated by long time friends, the Revs. Bill Buttram and Troy Clinesmith, both past ministers of GUMC, as well as the Rev. Craig Clark, current pastor of GUMC. Pallbearers for Marie will be Steve Pool, Zachary Pool, Bill Cotherman, John Cotherman, James Sigler and Bob Rhode. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah. To sign Marie’s online guestbook or leave a memory for her family visit, www.hartfuneralhome.net. Marie requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Gore United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 273, Gore OK 74435.

Graveside services for Joseph Willard OSBURN, 93, of Owasso are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OSBURN was born on Oct. 23, 1918, in Maple to Jesse OSBURN and Pearl (BIGFEATHER) OSBURN. He died on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, in Owasso. He worked as an orderly for 25 years at the VA hospital in Sulphur. Survivors include two daughters, Joan SHRUM of Broken Arrow and Mary WINKLEMAN of Owasso; three sons, James OSBURN and Jesse OSBURN, both of Sallisaw and Woody OSBURN of Owasso; five brothers, Lee Dale OSBURN, Ray OSBURN, Eddie OSBURN, Clifford OSBURN and Jesse OSBURN Jr.; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, John E. OSBURN, Thomas OSBURN, Fred OSBURN and Albert OSBURN.

Memorial services for David W. STARNES, 57, of Joplin, Mo., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary in Joplin with Kenneth McNinch officiating. U.S. Navy personnel will provide military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory of Joplin. Mr. STARNES was born on Dec. 8, 1954, in Vernon, Texas. He died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, in Joplin. He retired in 1998 as a Command Master Chief of Naval Ordinance Test Unit with the U.S. Navy. He served as a submariner most of his 25 year career. Most recently he worked as quality manager for TEI Joplin. He attended Christ’s Church of Joplin. He married Teresa EX on Sept. 1, 1991, in Charleston, S.C. Survivors include his wife, Teresa STARNES; two daughters, Jennifer ARBAUGH and husband, Robert of Summerville, S.C., and Ashley STARNES of Tulsa; one son, Christopher STARNES of Joplin; his mother, Bernice STARNES of Electra, Texas; one brother, Eddy STARNES, of Iowa Park, Texas; one sister, Donnia LATTIMER of Iowa Park; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, G.W. STARNES.

Funeral services for Juanita “Jip” TORMEY, 80, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Pocola with the Revs. Jimmy Waldrop and C.L. Thomas officiating. Burial was at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. TORMEY was born on Dec. 6, 1931, in Pocola to Walter Lee NOLEN and Lillie Mae (GREGORY) NOLEN. She died on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, in Pocola. She was a member of Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda MUNSINGER of Pocola; two sons, Dennis Eugene WARD and wife, Robin of Stratford and Jimmy Dale WARD and wife, Vivian of Pocola; two sisters, Barbara CONRAD of Spiro and Charlene RAMSEY of Alma, Ark.; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her granddaughters, Lynette Bennett, Rene Peraza, Marsha Ward, Alicia Ward, Ruth Ann Harris and Farrah Isire. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Margie COX and Dorothy RODGERS, and one brother Otis Lee NOLEN.

Dewey G. WALTERS of Sallisaw was born on Nov. 3, 1930, in Nicut to Robert M. and Maude (FLANAGAN) WALTERS and passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in Sallisaw at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home; two daughters, Brenda WALTERS and Pam WEBB, both of Sallisaw; two stepdaughters, Sandra HARROLD of Collinsville and Janette PRESLER of Independence, Mo.; one stepson, Stephen HARROLD of Crosley, Texas; one sister, Margaret PALMER of Eufaula; one brother, Darrell WALTERS of Sallisaw; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. He loved to fish and do yard work. Viewing will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday with family visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore and the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in Seabolt Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Pallbearers will be Mark Webb, Jamie Taylor, Traye Webb, David Philpot, Martin Sevenstar and Gene Meadows. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Harvey, Greg Walters, Bob Jamison, Steve Philpot and Jack Philpot. Please sign Mr. Walters online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Mary Rose DAVIS of Sallisaw was born on Oct. 25, 1926, in East Chicago, Ind., to Moses and Julia (MOLNAR) CHEPREGI and passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Sallisaw at the age of 85. She is survived by five daughters, Rosemary McCARROLL of Indiana, Carol DESENBURG of Washington, Sandra USSEY of Oklahoma, Billie PATTERSON of Indiana and Barbara OSBURN of Oklahoma; and four sons, John DAVIS of Oklahoma, Bobby DAVIS of Massachusetts, David DAVIS of Indiana and Daniel DAVIS of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John W. DAVIS Jr., two brothers, Moses and Frank CHEPREGI, and four sisters, Irene ESINZI, Julie CHEPREGI, Margaret TREEN and Ida CHEPREGI. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel with the Rev. David Mosley officiating. Burial will follow in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Sudie Mae LENINGTON, 95, of Roland will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland with the Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Barling City Cemetery in Barling, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LENINGTON was born on March 5, 1916, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Charlie HELMS and Annie (COPHER) HELMS. She died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Roland. She was a homemaker. She married Arlie Hubert LENINGTON Sr. on Jan. 17, 1936, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1994. Survivors include three sons, Arlie LENINGTON Jr of Blue Mouse, Carlie Joe LENINGTON of Arkoma and Roy LENINGTON of Prairie Grove, Ark.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, several brothers and sisters and daughter-in-law, LaFern LENINGTON. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Carol MORTON was born on March 30, 1947, in Muskogee to Jess and Rosetta (LONDON) LOONEY and passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 64. She is survived by one daughter, Johnna RIGGS and husband, Billy of Muldrow; one son, Bobby MORTON and wife, Cindy of Vian; three brothers, Charles LOONEY of Columbus, Ga., Danny LOONEY of Fort Gibson and Larry LOONEY of Muskogee; and five grandchildren, Dustin MORTON, Tyler MORTON, Megan GOLDEN, Trevor RIGGS and Travis RIGGS. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert and one son, Alan. She liked to sew, quilt and draw. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dwight Mission Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Pallbearers will be Bobby Morton, Billy Riggs, Rusty Morton, Joe Morton, Brian Morton and Tony Matlock. Please sign Ms. Morton’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Robert George “Bob” SCHOMBER was born on Jan. 16, 1937, in Bronx, N.Y. and went to meet our Lord on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012. Born to Albert J. SCHOMBER and Anna Frances (KEANE) SCHOMBER, he grew up in New York, Fort Smith, Ark., and Sallisaw. He met and married Christine I. MELROSE in Madera, Calif., on Nov. 27, 1957. From this union were born Debra Ayn BATES of Altus; Paul Robert SCHOMBER of Springfield, Va.; David Patrick SCHOMBER of Ringwood; and Terri Lyn HAMLIN of Enid. He had two brothers, Al SCHOMBER of Houston, Texas and Martin HILL of San Diego, Calif. He is survived by his wife of the home, a brother, Martin, four children, 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Bob joined the Air Force in 1955, spending the next 22 years serving his country in assignments to Goose Bay, Labador; Toul Rosier, France; Keflavik, Iceland; and Thailand as well as several U.S. bases. He continued serving his country for the next 28 years as a supply supervisor for various support contactors at Vance Air Force Base. He had an absolute passion for playing basketball, going to three consecutive state tournaments for Sallisaw High School. He was an avid John Wayne fan and had an extensive collection of memorabilia. Bob was an active member of Garland Road Baptist Church in Enid. His greatest joy was spending time with both his immediate and church family. Services were officiated by Dr. Greg Hook at Garland Road Baptist Church at 2002 N. Garland Rd. on Thursday at 10 a.m. with internment at Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made in Bob’s name to Garland Road Baptist Church or the charity of your choice. Condolences can be made online at www.ladusauevans.com.

Helen Viola BRUCE of Vian was born on Nov. 18, 1918, in Cabool, Mo., to James and Minnie (SCARBROUGH) FOWLER and passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, in Vian at the age of 93. She is survived by five daughters, Oma Fae SEAY and Mary K. WELLS, both of Vian, Peggy Marie MEADOWS and Sandra Lee ROBERTS, both of Grove and Jo Ann SANDERS of White Salmon, Wash.; one son, James Troy BRUCE of Trout Lake, Wash.; two sisters, Margaret EDDY and Marilyn JONES, both of Bartlesville; two brothers, Billy LEAKE of Grove and Jimmy LEAKE of Republic, Mo.; 15 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Helen was reared in Mays County. She met Troy and married him in 1938. She was a devoted wife and a very loving mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Juanita HILL; three brothers, Kenneth, George and Bob FOWLER; and two grandchildren, Steve SEAY and Joseph WELLS. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 2012, at Vian Baptist Church with the Rev. Todd Robertson officiating. Burial followed at Vian Garden of Memories under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Pallbearers were Mike Walker, Scott Seay, Jake Seay, Jeff Forbes, Dustin Wells, and Jonathon Ellis.

Funeral services for Charles E. COMBS, 90, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Ted Stamps and Edwin Ogdon officiating. Burial is at Muldrow Memory Garden Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. COMBS was born on Jan. 3, 1922, in Beattyville, Ky., to Roscoe COMBS and Mollie DENNIS. He died on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Muldrow. He was a welder, pipefitter and a musician for several bluegrass groups. He married Eunice BAILEY on June 11, 1966, in Arroyo Grande, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Eunice COMBS of the home; two stepdaughters, Pat ARMERO and Jane BURKE, both of California; two stepsons, Leon LEOMAS and Leonard LEOMAS, both of California; one brother, Jack COMBS of Indiana; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three stepchildren, Clifford, Don and Shirley LEOMAS, two sisters, and one brother. Pallbearers are Don Sexton, Richard Hunter, Wayne McDonald, Lee Leornas, Donnie Leornas and Jerry McCoy.

Graveside services for Glenda McKEVER FLEETWOOD, 61, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Long Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FLEETWOOD was born on March 12, 1950, in Wichita, Kan., to Glenn McKEVER and Willa Dean (SCOTT) O’NEAL. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Muldrow. She was a homemaker. She married Ricky Farrell FLEETWOOD on March 12, 1969, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Ricky of the home; six daughters, Lisa HASBROUCK of Tulsa, Amanda REED and Jennifer KENDRICK, both of Muldrow, Louella KENNEDY of Sallisaw, Tammy BROWN of Roland and Tonya FLEETWOOD of Liberty; three sisters, Glenda Faye PALMER of Sallisaw and Phyllis LEE and Billie GRAY, both of Muldrow; one brother, Johnny Craig LEE of Roland; 22 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Barney Leo HARVELL, 84, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Roland with the Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial is at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HHARVELL was born on Feb. 27, 1927, in Redland to Barney Alonzo HARVELL and Minnie Ann (SHAMBLIN) HARVELL. He died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a self-employed business owner. He married Barbara Lou LENINGTON on June 24, 1953, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 2011. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Karla and Jerry OSBORNE of Roland; one son, Mark HARVELL of Roland; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Margie DILLON and Bonnie MOORE, and four brothers, Norman, Virgil, Warren and Dallas HARVELL. Pallbearers are John Bond, Todd Lenington, Todd Quickel, Gerald Harvell, Cecil Harvell and Clay Edwards.

Funeral services for Mary Jane HOLSTEAD, 82, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with the Rev. C.L. Thomas and Dale Tanksley officiating. Burial is at Shady Point Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. HOLSTEAD was born on June 13, 1929, in Bokoshe to Conner Dale TANKSLEY and Verna Tulip (CROMWELL) TANKSLEY. She died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Wagoner. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading. Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte SWENSON of Wagoner; one son, Merle HOLSTEAD and wife, Denise of Bokoshe; two sisters, Lucille CURRENS of Shady Point and Patricia HONEYCUTT and Truman of Coweta; two brothers, Dale TANKSLEY and wife, Dorothy of Keota and Jim TANKSLEY and wife, Sue of Shady Point; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Louis HOLSTEAD, one son, Cody Wayne HOLSTEAD and one sister, Carol SISCO. Pallbearers are Joel Swenson, Tom Swenson, Tim Swenson, David Tanksley, William Jones and Gary Moore.

Funeral services for Lutriscia Jean IVY, 45, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. John Flute officiating. Burial is at Belfonte Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 13, 1966, in Stilwell to Cleo Edward KELLY and Deloris Strong KELLY. She died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Rachel Lynne IVY of Pauls Valley; and one sister, Nora KELLY of Delhi, La.

Funeral services for Opal Fern JACKSON, 80, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at he First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Revs. James Woodruff, Carl Page and Mike McKinney officiating. Burial was at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. JACKSON was born on Feb. 10, 1931, in Muldrow to Charlie COKER and Alta MITCHELL. She died on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker and a substitute teacher at Muldrow Schools. She married Avis W. JACKSON on Feb. 4, 1946, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Avis of the home; one daughter, Donna NEWBERRY of Prim, Ark.; four sons, Jerry JACKSON of Fort Smith, Larry JACKSON of Roland, and Jimmy ACKSON and Gary JACKSON, both of Muldrow; one sister, Neva FORD of Moore; one brother, Homer COKER of Edmond; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, six brothers and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were family members.

Willis LOWE, of Wellington, Kan., died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, at his residence at the age of 73. Willis was born the son of Joel and Lucille (EDWARDS) LOWE on Tuesday, June 28, 1938, in Akins. On June 7, 1957, Willis and Betty HARMAN were united in marriage in Sallisaw. Together they celebrated 54 years of marriage. Willis loved his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events. He was happy working outdoors and always had a big garden. Willis enjoyed visiting with his coffee buddies For several years, Willis worked security at the Blue Grass Festival in Winfield, Kan. He volunteered for the Sumner County Sheriff Reserves and retired from the Sumner County Road and Bridge Department after several years of working for Johnson Oil Field Service. Survivors include his wife, Betty LOWE of Wellington; daughter, Taryn NICHOLS and her husband, Mike of Wellington; daughter, Lisa HARRIS and her husband, Bill of Linlithgow, Scotland; son, Kevin LOWE and his wife, Jayme of Wellington; sister, Pat OBERSTE of Sallisaw; brother Larry LOWE of Sallisaw; grandchildren, Joshua NICHOLS and his wife, Calais, Audra May, Joel NICHOLS and his wife, Rhiannon, Terrence NICHOLS, Alicia HARRIS, Shannon HARRIS, Mark HARRIS, Mitchell LOWE, Jace LOWE, Abby LOWE, Derrick LOWE; and great-grandchildren, Wyatt, Brooklyn, Isbella and Presley NICHOLS, Braedon NORRIS, Craig and Jackson MAY. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Marion LOWE and Joel LOWE Jr.; and sisters, Linda LOWE and June WALTERS. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with family present in the evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services for Willis will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St John’s Lutheran Church at 1031 Mission Road in Wellington. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at Sallisaw City Cemetery. Memorials have been established in his loving memory with Rivercross Hospice, 800 N. Main, Suite 203, Winfield, Kansas 67156 or St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1031 Mission Road, Wellington, Kansas 67152. Contributions can be mailed or left with the funeral home. To share a memory or leave condolences, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.info. Arrangements are by Day Funeral Home & Crematory of Wellington, Kan.

Funeral services for Katherine “Kitty” McCOY, 71, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Pastor Jeff Brown officiating. Burial is at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. McCOY was born on Dec. 4, 1940, in Wichita, Kan., to Harry Everett and Ruth (HOCKETT) WILLIAMS. She died on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She had been a resident of the area for the past 18 years. Prior to retirement she worked as a cook at the Vian Nursing Home. Survivors include her husband, Frank of the home; daughter, Linda DAVIS and husband, Steven of Sallisaw; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bud WILLIAMS and wife, Barbara of Valley Center, Kan., and Bill WILLIAMS and wife, Sharon of Blackwell; two sisters, Mary VANNESS of Collinsville, and Elinor PERKINS and husband, Gary of Springfield, Mo.; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Leota TAYLOR RUARK, 78, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was at Dwight Mission Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RUARK was born on May 27, 1933, in Greasy to Monroe REID and Jewel (CONLEY) REID. She died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Sallisaw. She was a retired cook from Marble City Schools and a pastor’s wife. She married Elbert TAYLOR on June 16, 1950, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Aug. 23, 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Shannon TAYLOR of Glenwood, Ark., and Violet BARRETT of Sallisaw; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her second husband, Autho RUARK, one brother, Leroy REID, and one son, Leon TAYLOR. Pallbearers were Steve Blunt, Jerry Clapp, Glen Reid, William Barrett, Patrick Lister and Don Riggs.

Graveside services for Sandra Lea SPRADLIN, 75, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fort Smith National Cemetery with Bro. Vernon Smith and Benny Henry officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SPRADLIN was born on Dec. 1, 1936, in Clayton to DeWitt Minor DOYEL and Jewel Marie (MUSICK) DOYEL. She died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. She married Vernon Tilman SPRADLIN on June 1, 1957, in Arkoma. He preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1990. Survivors include three daughters, Jolynn CURRAN of Arkoma, Jerri Anne SPRADLIN of Van Buren and Terri LaVern SMITH of Clarksville, Tenn.; two sons, Robert SPRADLIN of Van Buren and Jack SPRADLIN of Malone Fla.; two sisters, Marta HENRY of Arkoma and Susan SMITH of Akins; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ronald Dee DOYEL.

Georgia Opal WEST was born to William Edmund BURROW and Lizzie (COLE) BURROW on April 24, 1920, in Pershing. She died on Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, in Tulsa. The nickname “Zula” was given by her uncle Houston BURROW and was adopted by the family after his death when she was a toddler. Georgia graduated from Bartlesville High School in 1938. She married Norvel Clifton WEST on April 19, 1942, in the New Hope community. After Norvel returned from serving in Europe during World War II, they settled on a farm in Long where they lived until Norvel’s death in 1989. Later she moved to Tulsa, but she continued to enjoy time at the farm as long as her health permitted. Georgia was devoted to her family and loved gardening, flowers, bird watching, cooking, reading and travel. She had the heart of a caregiver long before she studied nursing at Westark Junior College at the age of 50, then worked as an LPN at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark., until her retirement in 1984. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Elizabeth WEST SPEIDEL, a son-in-law, Richard SPEIDEL and three brothers, Grover BURROW, Leonard BURROW and Houston BURROW. She is survived by one daughter, Norvella WOODS and husband, Grover of Tulsa; one son, Norman WEST and wife, Susan of Fairbank, Iowa; three grandsons, Bradley WOODS of Boulder, Colo., Jason WOODS of Longmont, Colo., and Matthew WOODS and wife, Janell of Tulsa. She is also survived by a grandson by marriage, Scott SPEIDEL and wife, Kathleen QUINN of Evanston, Ill.; a granddaughter by marriage, RaeAnn CONONI and husband, Paul of Mashpee, Mass.; and by great-grandchildren, Anjali and Akash WOODS, Dalton and Channing BAUMANN, Griffin WOODS, Reeve CONONI, and Connor and Nancy SPEIDEL. Also surviving are two sisters, Fannie FLOYD of Pawhuska and Ruby WALKER of Dubach, La.; a brother-in-law, Elzey WEST and wife, Ruby of Muldrow; a sister-in-law, Lorraine WEST of Las Cruces, N.M.; and numerous relatives and friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial will follow in Akins Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Viewing will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, with family to greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Please sign Ms. West’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Bert ENGLAND, 88, of Edmond are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Joseph Mandrino officiating. Burial is at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ENGLAND was born on May 13, 1923, in Sallisaw to Matthew ENGLAND and Para Lee (JACKSON) ENGLAND. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Edmond. He was a carpenter for TG&Y retailer. He married Elma A DUBUC on Dec. 12, 1944, in Gans. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Elma ENGLAND of the home; four daughters, Barbara HENRY of Long Grove, Betty BARKER of Tuttle, Cheryl ALEXANDER of Norman and Gail JOHNSON of Edmond; four sisters, Opal TUCKER of Sallisaw, Wanice BALL of Marble City, Darlene RAGAIN of Fort Smith, Ark., and Jean SWAILS of Choctaw; two brothers, Maynard ENGLAND of Oklahoma City and Wayne ENGLAND of Midwest City; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Carol SMITHSON of Sallisaw, one son-in-law, Ron HENRY of Lone Grove, one brother, Arvil ENGLAND and and one sister, Patsy ENGLAND of Sallisaw.

Memorial services for Bill TRISLER, 87, of Roland will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bluff Avenue Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. The family will receive friends after the service at the church. Mr. TRISLER was born on Feb. 12, 1924, in Fort Smith to Evyln and Mary Trisler. He died on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Arkoma. He was a member and deacon of Roland Hills Baptist Church, a Gideon and retired employee of Acme Janitorial. Survivors include his companion, Wanda MEADORS; one daughter, Lauralyn THOMPSON and husband, Monte of Roland; two sons, Glenn TRISLER and wife, Carma of Van Buren, Ark., and Harold TRISLER and wife, Susan of Fort Smith; two sisters, Ruby BERNARD of Fort Smith and Mary Sue SMITH of Central City, Ark.; one brother, John Robert TRISLER of Arizona; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris TRISLER and a grandson. Memorials may be made to Bluff Avenue Baptist Church, 2300 Bluff Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72901 or Roland Hills Baptist Church, 111 Ray Fine Blvd., Roland OK 74954.

Robert Allen CLABORN Sr., 55, of Sallisaw died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 4, 1956, in Chandler to Lonnie Orbit CLABORN and Shirley Ann (SMITH) CLABORN. Private family services will be held at a later date under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was a diesel mechanic. Survivors include one daughter, Regina CLABORN of Shawnee; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and George COOPER of Alma, Ark., and Cheryl and Keith BRINKLEY of Muldrow; three grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert CLABORN Jr and his parents.

Charles Edward FARRIS was born on Nov. 3, 1922, at the community of Price’s Chapel, northeast of Sallisaw, to John Oliver and Mary Flavia (GRIFFITH) FARRIS and passed away on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Sallisaw at the age of 89 years. He graduated in 1940, from Sallisaw High School and then enlisted in the (C.C.C.) Civilian Conservation Corp. Camp No. 2808 in Checotah. Charles attended Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas in 1942, and then joined the Army Air Corp in World War II, where he was a Sgt. Radio-Operator-Mechanic. He was honorably discharged in 1945, at Camp Beal, Calif. On March 7, 1947, he married his high school classmate and sweetheart, Lorene “Dolly” SANDERS, R.N., M.S.N., Education. Their families were long time friends and neighbors in Sequoyah County before Statehood. He enrolled and received an A.B. in Sociology in 1948, from Northeastern University in Tahlequah. In 1948, he attended Willamette University School of Law in Salem, Ore., and then enrolled and received as M.S.W. degree in Social Work in 1951, from St. Louis University in St. Louis, Mo. He did Doctoral work at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Charles was employed as a social worker in various capacities in both public and private social welfare agencies. He was a member of the National Association of Social 12, member of the American Indian Social Workers Association, and he was an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. He retired as a Social Work Professor of 25 years at Barry University in Miami Shores, Fla. He and his wife wrote and published professional articles and books on the American Indian. He was a session member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sallisaw. He was active in and enjoyed family genealogy research. He and Dolly enjoyed bicycling and traveling in the United States and abroad. He is survived by his wife, Dolly; sister-in-law, Carolyn FARRIS; and nephews, Garland FARRIS Jr. and wife, Debbie, all of Sallisaw; and John FARRIS s and wife, Debrah of Washington, D.C.; sister-in-law, Mary Sue MOSELEY of Atlanta, Ga.; brother-in-law, Harvey “Buck” SANDERS and wife, Doris of Albuquerque, N.M.; and numerous friends, nieces and acquaintances. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Bill Sampson officiating. Burial followed at Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Please sign Mr. Farris’ online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Katie Lou GARNER, 80, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Mulberry First Freewill Baptist Church in Mulberry, Ark., with the Rev. Chet Smith and the Rev. Anthony Williams and Phillip Davis officiating. Burial was at Rankin Cemetery in Mulberry under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. GARNE was born on July 7, 1931, in Mulberry to James Luke BATTLES and Ozella (HUGGINS) BATTLES. She died on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. She married the Rev. Harold Hunter GREEN on July 7, 1947, in Martinez, Calif. He preceded her in death on Jan. 14, 2002. Survivors include three daughters, Trawanna DAVIS of Muldrow, LaDonna Sue GILBERT of Roland and Tammy SWON of Muskogee; three sons, Rick GARNE of Mountain Home, Ark., Aliss GaARNE of DeRidder, La., and Tony GARNE of Alma, Ark.; two sisters, Betty NICHOLS of Alma and Pat TAFF of Grand Lake; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Jean GARNE and Ruth TAFF and two brothers, James and Harold BATTLES. Pallbearers were Nathan Brand, Frankie Cleo Gilbert Jr., David Watts, Zachary Swon, Colton Swon and Matthew Garner.

June Priscilla HAWORTH of Sallisaw was born on June 15, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio to William John and Margaret Marie (DeMASCALO) BATES and passed away on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Sallisaw at the age of 78. She is survived by one daughter, Nita CAWLEY and husband, Warren; one son, Alvin BOECKEN and wife, Jamie ALLISON of Gans; one sister, Sandy JANTZ of Livingston, Calif.; one brother, Billy BATES of Modesto, Calif.; five grandchildren, Olivia IGGS, Sherry MARCONI, Mathew GRAHAM, Julia Allison BOECKEN, and Dayna Allison BOECKEN; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Lyle BOECKEN and Bill HAWORTH; one brother, Dale BATES; one sister, Linda COULTER; and lifelong friend, Robert MEEK. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at Gans Cemetery with the Rev. Chris Stevens officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Pallbearers will be “Her Family.” Please sign Ms. Haworth’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Betty Jean Click McTAGGART, 85, of Fort Worth, Texas will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial will be at Cottonwood Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. McTAGGART was born on Nov. 4, 1926, in Muldrow to Henry Bascom CLICK and Hanna Malisa (LUTHER) CLICK. She died on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Fort Worth. She was an avid golfer, wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy WILLIKY of Colleyville, Texas and Debbie JOHNSON of Chandler, Ariz.; one son, Greg McTAGGART of Fort Worth; one sister, Beulah PRATT of Muldrow; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Wanda “Pat” ROGERS, 82, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROGERS was born on March 22, 1929, in Gans to Cecil MERRILL and Edith (JACKSON) MERRILL. She died on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was an elementary school teacher at Gans and Roland schools. Survivors include one daughter, Janice BREWSTER of Fort Smith; one son, Jimmy RANSOM of Sallisaw; two sisters, Judy COWAN and Vida BROOKS, both of Roland; three brothers, Bob MERRILL of Sallisaw, Ollie MERRILL of Dallas, Texas and Willard MERRILL of Roanoke, Va.; five grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers. Pallbearers were Chris Calleja, Joel Mangner, Jack Brooks, Jerry Brooks, Jeff Ransom and Joe Fate Ransom.

Ronnie Darrell RULE, 47, of Sallisaw died on Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on July 16, 1964, in Leveland, Texas, to Lloyd Jerry RULE and Sandra Jo (SMITH) DORR. No formal service is planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was in management. Survivors include two daughters, Mallory RULE and Megan RULE, both of Modesto, Calif.; two sisters, Amanda NETZ of Sallisaw and Christina DORR of Tulsa; one brother, Mike RULE of Gans; his mother, of Sallisaw; and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Fawn NEWMAN SUMMERS, 82, of Lufkin, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Aaron Tiger officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SUMMERS was born on May 11, 1929, in Muskogee to John Morgan NEWMAN and Mary Edna (WILTSHIRE) NEWMAN. She died on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, in Lufkin. She was a secretary for First United Methodist Church. She married Leo SUMMERS on Oct. 25, 1953, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1988. Survivors include one daughter, Morgan SUMMERS of Tyler, Texas; and one son, Tracy Leo SUMMERS of Lufkin. he was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Edna HURLEY, Olla Mae PAYNE and Lucye MARRS and four brothers, Raymond, Wilber, Henry and Max NEWMAN.

Florene DUNN of Mount Vernon, Texas, formerly of Badger Lee, was born on Oct. 7, 1914, in Gans to John and Martha (DODSON) BROOKS and passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Mount Vernon at the age of 97. She is survived by one son, John DUNN and wife, Carol of Mount Vernon; two grandchildren, Phillip DUNN of Washington, D.C. and Shannon KOSEC of Carrolton, Texas; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Raymond DUNN, married in 1939, sisters, Arlene FLOYD and Sara BENSON and brother, Jock BROOKS. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Oklahoma Eastern Star. She lived all her married live in the Badger Lee community, near Sallisaw. She was active in the Badger Lee Baptist Church until moving to Mount Vernon. There she was a member of First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial will follow in Akins Cemetery under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Ms. Dunn’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Harold “Joe” RHODES, 66, of Sallisaw died on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Sallisaw. He was born on May 10, 1945, in Fort Benning, Ga., to Harold Edgar RHODES and Hazel (PENDERGRASS) CLOUGH. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was a retired construction worker. Survivors include one son, Gary RHODES of Sallisaw; his mother, of Sallisaw; two brothers, Mike RHODES of Muldrow and Tom RHODES of Sallisaw; three grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers, Mark, Phillip and Reggie RHODES.

Jack L. STEWART was born in Stilwell on July 24, 1931, to Bert and Alta (McClLANAHAN) STEWART. He passed away peacefully at home in Fairfax, Va., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. He reached the age of 80 years and six and one-half months. He graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1949. He joined the Army in January of 1950, after basic training at Fort Sill in Lawton, he went to Officers Candidate School (OCS), and graduated from OCS in 1950 as a 2nd Lieutenant. All together he spent nearly 13 years overseas, both in the European and Asian Theaters. He took night school and correspondence classes to obtain 82 hours toward a degree. He was allowed to go to engineering school in Omaha, Neb., for one year where he got enough college hours to get a degree in engineering. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in February of 1970. He went to work for Fairfax County designing bridges and buildings. He was forced to retire in April of 1994, because of health problems. He had major surgery, a complete colon removal in June of 1997. His first marriage ended with the death of his wife in February of 1995. They had two daughters, Lynn and Jackie. Lynn had three children that are now 41, 39 and 37. They all reside in California. Jackie has one child, Samantha. They live in Long Island, N.Y. He and his second wife were united in marriage in January of 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Mary Jean and daughter, Lynn MORAN. He is survived by his loving wife, Sue of the home. Frank MORAN, son-in-law; daughter, Jackie and granddaughter, Samantha; and one brother, Bert of Oklahoma City. He leaves behind many friends, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Condolences can be offered via fairfaxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Interment was in Fairfax, Va.

Funeral services for Ruth CHAPMAN, 82, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Al Ruckman and the Rev. Eldon Chew officiating. Burial is at Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CHAPMAN was born on April 24, 1929, in Tecumseh to Albert BOWDEN and Virgie (BADLEY) BOWDEN. She died on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. She married Freddy Lee CHAPMAN on Aug. 25, 1946, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1988. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara WEAVER, Donna TIBBITS and Karen BRUNK, all of Muldrow; four sons, Jerry CHAPMAN, Roger CHAPMAN and Mike CHAPMAN, all of Muldrow and Jack CHAPMAN of Roland; one sister, Rachel DOOSING of Sallisaw; two brothers, Alfred and Ernest BOWDEN, both of Muldrow; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Richard CHAPMAN, her parents and one grandson. Pallbearers are Raymond Weaver, Kevin Brunk, Justin Chapman, Jeremy Chapman, Chad Muncy, Richie Chapman, Scott Chapman and Josh Chapman.

Funeral services for Betsy CHEATER, 69, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the House of Praise Church in Marble City with the Rev. Pete Cheater officiating. Burial was at Flute Springs Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 24, 1942, in Marble City to Jack CHEATER and Katie HOOPER. She died on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. She married Edward Ray HECKEL in 1972. Survivors include her husband, Edward of the home; one daughter, Veronica HECKEL of Pryor; six sons, Eddie HECKEL Jr. and Joey HECKEL, both of Sallisaw, Robert CHEATER of Fort Smith, Billy Joe CHEATER of Muldrow, Michael ANDERSON of Pryor and Jason “Edward” COOK of Miami, Okla.; five sisters, Edna CHEATER of Sallisaw, Shirley CHEATER and Evelyn HARDBARGER, both of Marble City, Sheila BLACKBIRD of Vian and Annie WILDCAT of Tahlequah; and two brothers, Jackie CHEATER Jr. and George CHEATER, both of Sallisaw. She was preceded in death by her parents and three daughters, Linda WELLS, Rhonda HECKEL and Elizabeth HECKEL. Pallbearers were Matthew Diver, Lewis Bland, Georgie Roberts, Ronald Baldridge, Edgar Brown and Sherman Olive.

Funeral services for Clyde Ray HARVELL, 68, of Washburn, Mo., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial is at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HARVELL was born on May 16, 1943, in Muldrow to Clyde Willard HARVELL and Rubye Elizabeth (JACKSON) HARVELL. He died on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Cassville, Mo. He was a chicken farmer and a general laborer. He married Kristy Dawn PARTIN on Nov. 7, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Kristy HARVELL of the home; two daughters, Renee CORMIER of Fort Smith, Ark., and Karen MODE of Poteau; two stepchildren, Danny and Sandra ROWE, both of Washburn; three brothers, Jim HARVELL of Grove, Carlos HARVELL of Muldrow and Ewing HARVELL of Spiro; one sister, Linda WATSON of Sallisaw; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Tony HARVELL, his parents and one brother, Everett HARVELL. Pallbearers are Robert Rye, Mike Harvell, Brett Harvell, Ray Greenwood Jr., Nathan Smith and Christopher Harvell.

Graveside services for Doris FULTON KLINE, 59, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Box Cemetery in Vian with the Rev. Chris Armer officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KLINE was born on Oct. 27, 1952, in Vian to Euless FULTON and Eva Louise Rose MINNIER. She died on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a self-employed resale shop owner. She married Albert Cleveland KLINE III on Feb. 18, 1983, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on May 26, 1998. Survivors include one daughter, Amy STOVALL of Blackgum; two sons, Gerald SKAGGS of Claremore and Ricky NAPPER of Vian; two sisters, Hazel TAYLOR of Liberty and Brenda BRADFORD of California; one brother, Eddie FULTON of Fort Smith; long-time companion, Larry SMITH of the home; 10 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Pallbearers will be members of her family.

In 1992, Laura and Chip MILLER anxiously awaited their second bundle of joy, along with grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, great-aunts, uncles, great-uncles, along with many cousins. Most importantly, Sarah Kathryn MILLER was to become a big sister. The special delivery came on December 3rd, named Whitney Erin MILLER. She grew up with many cousins, but Sidney, Addison, Jordan and Spencer LeBEAU, as well as Sam and Andrew MILLER, shared a special bond as first cousins. Whitney grew up attending school in Sallisaw and transferred to Vian Public Schools in the fifth grade and found a bond with fellow classmates. At Vian, Whitney excelled in academics and showcased her skills on the softball field, basketball court, track and the cheerleading squad. If school and athletics were not enough, Whitney held down a part-time job at Camille’s Kidz in Vian, alongside her mother. She worked in Mrs. Kris SMITH’s 3-year-old class. Whitney loved her friends and enjoyed making new friends. In fact, Whitney lists her hobbies as hanging out with friends, listening, dancing and singing to all kinds of music. Though Whitney was beautiful on the outside, the true beauty and honesty on the inside made her an unforgettable presence and many people described her as having the ability to light up a room or to make you laugh. Whitney was taken by the hand and called to heaven on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Her place was ready, along the side of many family and friends before her. For the ones she left behind, family, the love of her life and companion, friends, teammates, the children she cared for, it was way too soon. For 19 years, we were blessed to know this dynamic, beautiful, young lady, and just as before, Whitney will forever be present with us because she left a mark on our heart. She is survived by her parents, Chip and Laura MILLER; sister, Sarah Kathryn MILLER; companion, Cody HALE; maternal grandparents, Richard and Doris SPENCER; paternal grandparents, Anna and Earl CHANDLER. Other survivors include, Vanessa, BROCK, Sidney, Addison, Jordan and Spencer LeBEAU; Lila and Jack HORNBUCKLE, Dewayne, Melissa, Roderick and Kyra HORNBUCKLE, Jimi, Dan, Dakota, Delanie and DJ HORNBUCKLE; Dorotheia, Larry and Morgan PETERSON; Geneva and Tommy GRASS, Regina GRASS, William Tomah, Uriah, Leo, Tomo, and Yanzie GRASS; Sadie and Don RINGGOLD, Jennifer and Zoe OSBORN, and Sam RINGGOLD; Ellen and Dan MURDOCH, Krisha MURDOCH, Taylor JOHNSON, and Shanda and Ashton STRICKLAND; Sonny, Summer, Miskee and Leiloni SMITH; Shelly and Brad HAEGGUIST, Joe and Cristen HAEGGUIST, Tracy, Travis, Drew, and Nyah MAINES, Andy and Chelsea HAEGGUIST and Josh HAEGGUIST; Johnny and Debbie BREWER; Carissa, Chuck, Keaton, Olivia and Autumn CROWLEY; Megan and Travis SANDERS; Dennis and Janelle BREWER; Shawna, Michael, Brettly, Zachary and Christian SMITH and Hannah FARGO; Melissa, Joe and Javion WHITE; Natalie, Nico, Brock and Ryan CHILTON; Nicole, Justin, Emersyn and Hendryx DORITY; Mike, Yvette, Amanda, Daniel and Madelyn MILLER; Keith and Tasha Upton MILLER, Samantha MILLER, Andrew MILLER and Dillon and Dawson UPTON. She was preceded in death by great-grandparents, William and Eva SMITH and Betty SPENCER and Jimy and Jenny MILLER and cousin, Rebecca “Ejog” GRASS. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Vian High School Gymnasium with Bro. George Byrd and Coach Ray Jordan officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for David Lee Dale NOISEY were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Pastor Phillip Holt officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NOISEY was born on Aug. 18, 1941, in Sequoyah County to NOISEY and Susie (MORRIS) NOISET. He died on Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, in Albuquerque, N.M. He was a truck driver and barber. Survivors include two sons, Jason NOISEY of Vian and Aaron NOISEY of Pendelton, Ore.; one brother, Stanley NOISEY of Vian; four grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Tracy NOISEY, his parents, one sister, June NOISEY PHILLIPS, to brothers, Benny and Robert NOISEY.

Funeral services for Monroe SEBO, 82, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Victory Worship Center in Spiro with the Revs. Bryan Fouts and Sid Ree officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. SEBO was born on Aug. 18, 1929, in Spiro to Marion SEBO and Francis (TURNEY) SEBO. He died on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a farmer and rancher. He attended Victory Worship Center. He enjoyed going to church and he led the choir in the 1970s. Survivors include his wife, Betty (TOMLINSON) of the home; four sons, Danny SEBO and wife Connie, Don SEBO and wife, Jan, Steve SEBO and wife, Vicki, and Phillip SEBO and wife, Melissa, all of Spiro; Marion SEBO of Spiro; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. Pallbearers will be Justin Sebo, Clint Craft, Danny Upchurch, Mark Cox Sr., Sherman Cox, Gerald Fouts, Kizer Sebo and Mark Cox Jr.

Thomas Robert THOMPSON, 54, of Bonanza, Ark., lost his battle to brain cancer on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 27, 1957, in Mt. Clemens, Mich. Tom was a very dedicated and valued employee of SLW Automotive in Sallisaw for 33 years, most recently he was the Director of Materials and Logistics. If he wasn’t playing with his grandchildren in the pool or playing catch, he enjoyed landscaping his yard and watching or reading up on his favorite sports team, the Oklahoma State Cowboys. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home at 4500 Jenny Lind Rd, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mourning the loss of this valued family member are his parents, Robert K. and Jean A. THOMPSON of Fort Smith; his wife and best friend, Beverly J. THOMPSON of the home; four daughters, Tina SHIBLEY and her fiancé, Shelby AHMANN and Tonya JILES and her husband, Gene, all of Glenpool; stepdaughters, Angela ROBERTSON and her husband, Eran of Charleston, Ark., and Richelle SIGRIST and her husband, Jason of Stillwater; 14 grandchildren; his sister, Toni CATES and her husband, Dennis of Edmond; two sisters-in-law and husbands, Dolores “Dodie” and Don NEWMAN of Sapulpa and Gayla and John HEIN of Broken Arrow;his aunt Clara and her husband, Mack PORTER of Hiram, Ga.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Sebastian County Humane Society, 3800 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, AR 72904. Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com. Tom has been well defined as a true family man. The legacy he has left will be carried on throughout the lives of generations to come.

Funeral services for Jerlean J. ARMER, 74, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Uniontown, Ark. Burial was at Seabolt Cemetery in Nicut under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. ARMER was born on Dec. 26, 1937, in Uniontown to Claude and Hazel RAGGE. She died on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was an aide and cooking manager for 30 years at Belfonte School and a member of Lee Creek Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Harold ARMER of the home; three daughters, Yvonne ULMER and her husband, Garry Wayne and Karla MARTIN and her husband, Doug, all of Muldrow and Amy ARMER of Roland; one son, Rick ARMER and his wife, Rebekah of Muldrow; three sisters, Ann MYERS of Uniontown, Kay BRUNK of Muldrow and Brenda WHITE of Marble City; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-granchildren. Pallbearers were Steven Wilson, Caleb Ruckman, Aaron Ruckman, Jeremy Ruckman, Zack Strong and Alex Seabolt. She was preceded in death by one son, Stevie ARMER and two brothers, Kenneth RAGGE and G.T. RAGGE.

Funeral services for Mable PETTIGREW, 88, of Spiro were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro. Burial was at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. PETTIGREW was born on May 7, 1923, in Alma, Ark., to Ezra BARNES and Mary Mattie (HUFF) BARNES. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Cavanaugh Baptist Church in Fort Smith. She enjoyed walks, crafting and singing. She also enjoyed riding horses in her younger years. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Merrell PETTIGREW; two daughters, Mattie May BUNCH and husband, John of West Des Moines, Iowa and Sharon Janeice SOCKEY of Spiro; three sons, Kenny PETTIGREW and wife, Barbara and Larry PETTIGREW and wife, Helen, all of Spiro and Donnie PETTIGREW and wife, Melissa of Cowlington; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Tim Bunch, Randy Bunch, Nathan Bunch, Richard Bunch, Dwayne Jeremiah, Brian Wilson, Michael Pettigrew, David Pettigrew and Kevin Pettigrew. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Troy L. SCHULER, two sisters, Dorothy MIDDLETON and Beaulah ASHER and one brother, Henry BARNES.

Funeral services for Loretta Eubanks BURNS, 84, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Ed Baker officiating. Burial is at Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs.BURNS was born on April 4, 1927, in Colorado to Arthur SHAHAN and Bonzie (EDWARDS) SHAHAN. She died on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Sallisaw. She was the owner and operator of a grocery store. Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie BlLEDSOE of Sallisaw; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Billy Jack EUBANKS Sr. of Stilwell and Terry EUBANKS of Sallisaw; three sisters, Betty SHAHAN ELLIS of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., Maybelle BAKER of Tahlequah and Nadine BROUSSARD of Sallisaw; two brothers, Delene Art SHAHAN of Fairfield, Calif., and Charles SHAHAN of Spokane, Wash.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack EUBANKS, second husband, Harold BURNS and Carnell LOWE, three brothers, Columbus Chris SHAHAN, Jimmy SHAHAN and Harland SHAHAN and one sister, Valeta Gail THOMPSON. Pallbearers are Kyle Eubanks, Billy Eubanks Jr., Chris Locklear, Matt Zigeler, Steve Watkins and Rusty Davis.

Bernie Joe COOPER of Checotah passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, in the VA Hospital in Muskogee at the age of 79. Bernie was born in Akins on Nov. 8, 1932, the son of Garvin N. COOPER and Rhoda H. (HATCHELL) COOPER BARNES and Peck BARNES. He attended school at Sloans Chapel and Central Schools. He was in the U.S. army for six years, spending part of his service in Anchorage, Alaska. He retired from Yellow Freight Trucking Company in 1995, after 20 years of service. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed going to Porum Landing Fire Department donating fish for Fish Fry Fundraisers and visiting with friends. He also enjoyed having coffee at the local restaurant with friends at the round table. He married Bonnie BURNS in 1952. They had two sons and two daughters. They divorced in 1963, and he married Vivian PHILLIPS and had one son and one daughter. Bernie is survived by his special companion of 12 years, Betty MOLLOY; his six children, Bobby and Joan COOPER of Duluth, Minn., Phillip COOPER of Porum, Greg COOPER of Dresolin, Tenn., Brenda and Bill WATTS and Janet and Ed LAWSON, all of Muldrow, and Tammy and Mark LeMASTER of Dresolin; and two special friends whom he look to as his daughters, Mona HARL and Carlotta PULLIAM. Also two brothers, Jerry and Larry BARNES of Edmond; two sisters, Ruth (COOPER) FIEGAL and husband, Jerry FIEGAL of Wichita, Kans., and Margaret (BARNES) FOSTER of Edmond; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Claude COOPER, one sister, Betty (COOPER) HENRY and one great-granddaughter, Emily Nichol WATTS. Pallbearers were Bob Cooper, Mike Watts, C.J. Watts, Darrell Bailey, Bullet Ross and Taylor Swanson. He was a longstanding member of the Masonic Lodge. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Vernon Stone and Lisa Sowers officiating. Burial was at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Mr. Cooper’s online guestbook at www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for Clifton “CD” DANIELS, of Gore are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Blackgum Baptist Church. Burial is at White Cemetery in Gore. Mr. DANIELS was born on June 13, 1934, in Brushy Mountain community near Muskogee to Howard and Mattie DANIELS. He died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Gore. He married Margaret on Feb. 27, 1982. He was employed with SRS, Inc., in Webbers Falls for 50-plus years. The was a member of Blackgum Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School director. He was a volunteer fireman for several years. He enjoyed attending church, raising his goats and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his son, David DANIELS of Rogers, Ark.; two daughters, Nora STARK of Rogers and Renee THOMAS of Yukon; two sisters, Ellen ROBERTS of Stilwell and Patricia LINCOLN of Gore; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Margaret DANIELS, one son, Don Richard REDBURN, four sisters, one brother and his parents.

Graveside services for Lela Jean FARMER, 86, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Sallisaw City Cemetery with Dwight Phillips officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FARMER was born on Dec. 9, 1925, in Miami, Okla., to Ott REYNOLDS and Gazelle (HOLDER) REYNOLDS. She died on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, in Oklahoma City. She was a former telephone operator, worked for Oklahoma Nursing Home Supply, National Bank of Sallisaw and was a homemaker. She married Ray Harlan FARMER on March 7, 1947, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 1995. Survivors include one daughter, Tammy FARMER of Sallisaw; one son, Harlan FARMER of Edmond; one brother, Bob REYNOLDS of Oklahoma City; one sister, Sherry PATTERSON of Sallisaw; one grandchild; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law, Debi FARMER, brother Jay REYNOLDS, and several family members.

Memorial services for Willie Joe HUNT, 78, were held on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, at the Remmington Park Chapel in Oklahoma City. Mr. HUNT was born on Jan. 11, 1934, to Willie Rollie and Lydia (CREEKMORE) HUNT. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. HUNT had lived in the Sallisaw area for several years. He was known throughout the horse racing industry as jockey and trainer. He is survived by three sons, Jimmie HUNT, David HUNT and Billy HUNT; one daughter, Sue HUNT; several grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends.

Graveside services for Randall W. INMAN, 56, of Muldrow will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Muldrow Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. INMAN was born on July 16, 1955, in Pekin, Ill., to Charles William and Alice Marie (KUHN) NMAN. He died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his mother, of Yacolt, Wash.; one sister, Sherry MATHEIS and husband, Alex of Yacolt; one brother, Byron INMAN and wife, Joyce of Elm Grove, La.; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father. The viewing will be 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Delilah L. LEWIS, 88, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Star Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommie Parker and Rick McClaskey officiating. Burial is at Cowlington Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. LEWIS was born on Oct. 23, 1923, in Star to Albert Nathaniel CHRISTENBERRY and Susan (JORDAN) CHRISTENBERRY. She died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, in Spiro. She was a homemaker and a member of Star Home Extension Club and the Haskell County Election Board. She wrote the Star News for the Stigler Sentinal for many years and attended Star Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and taking care of her cows. Survivors include one daughter, Jessie DeSHAZO and husband, Tillis of Star; three sons, Tommie LEWIS and wife, Betty of Sallisaw, Jimmie LEWIS and wife, Trish of Spiro and Teddie LEWIS and wife, Ida of Alma, Ark.; one sister, Imogene BERTELLE and husband, Richard of Tahlequah; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burl LEWIS, her parents, one son, Burley LEWIS, two sisters, Okla McPETERS and Maye BROOKS and a grandson. Pallbearers are Eddie Cowan, Dobber Gamble, David Perry, Doug Foster, Jim Adams, Deward Foster and Chris Eagleson.

Funeral services for Imadeen MELTABARGER, 82, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church with the Revs. Marvin Potter, Don Parr and Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was at Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Bishop Funeral Service of McAlester. Mrs. MELTABARGER died on Friday, Feb. 24, 2012, at Saint Edward Hospital in Fort Smith, Ark. Imadeen was born in McAlester to B.P. and Neoma (BROWING) WINGO. She attended school in Indianola and graduated from Indianola High School. Imadeen married A.B. “Dutch” MELTABARGER on Dec. 24, 1947. She was a life-long homemaker and was a member of the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Northgate Baptist Church and most recently, the First Baptist Church of Sallisaw. She was a member of Silver Soles and was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, and aunt and enjoyed sewing very much. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Bennett BATCHELOR of Sallisaw; two granddaughters and spouses, Jennifer and Jamie BATTLES of Alma, Ark., and Anna and Rawlon RUDDICK of Bentonville, Ark.; great-granddaughters, Parker Jane, Molly and Lilah BATTLES and Maddy and Baby RUDDICK; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Emogene and Vernon CLAWSON of Longtown and Sue and Wayne HODGES of McAlester; and a brother and sister-in-law, Bill “Sonny” and Francis WINGO of Blue. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Fern and Charlie PARR. Pallbearers were Jim Agent, Robbie Karr, David Fuller, Doyle Morris, Chuck Courts and Paul Hamilton.

David Richard MORLEY was born on Dec. 28, 1945, in Bartlesville to David Harry MORLEY and Mary Estelle (MILLD) MORLEY. He received his bachelor of arts from Cincinnati, Ohio Bible Seminary in 1968, as salutatorian of his class and his master of divinity in 1973. He married Peggy Claire PARKER of Decatur, Ga., on Aug. 23, 1968. During the first couple years of graduate school, David worked as a graduate assistant, teaching English. He worked for Standard Publishing Company for seven years, in the editorial department and then as a sales representative. David and Peggy ministered at churches over a span of more than 37 years. They served at the South Liberty Church of Christ in Hillsboro, Ohio, Christian Church of Freeport in Freeport, Ill., Lincoln Park Church of Christ and Central Christian Church in Rockford, Ill, First Christian Church in Glen Ellyn, Ill, and for the last six years at the First Christian Church in Sallisaw. David loved to study the Bible, preach, teach, write and edit. He was an avid reader, especially of science fiction. He enjoyed listening to old-time radio, watching TV and movies and photography. David died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife, Peggy of their home; son, Jake and daughter-in-law, Letizia MORLEY of Stony Brook, N.Y.; daughter Kate and son-in-law, Seth BERMAN of Fairfax, Va.; and granddaughter, Genevieve MORLEY of Stony Brook; sisters, Mary Bess MORLEY of Bartlesville, Nancy MORLEY of Bentonville, Ark., and Jayne MORLEY of Rogers, Ark.; sisters-in-law, Dianne and Dan McBRAYER of Ormond Beach, Fla., and Sandra and Charles WARD of Conyers, Ga.; brother-in-law, Byron COOK of Lithonia, Ga.; and many nephews and nieces and great-nephews and great-nieces; and cousins, especially Linda MILLS of Nowata and Billy and Jan WORTHINGTON of Joplin, Mo.; and a loving church family in Sallisaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Herman and Doris PARKER of Decatur, Ga., and sister-in-law, Marian COOK of Lithonia. David loved the Lord and is with Him now. He loved his family and his children were the real pride of his life. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be at First Christian Church in Sallisaw on Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 11 a.m. with his cousin, Billy Worthington conducting the service. Memorials may be given to the family. Family will greet friends 30 minutes before the service.

Deborah Jeanette SPRADLING, 55, of Gore died on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. She was born on Oct. 20, 1956. She was a waitress. She is survived by her husband, Curtis SPRADLING; seven children; and 13 grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark.

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