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Funeral services for Martha I. ALEXANDER, 89, of Porum are being held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Pat Alexander officiating. Burial is at Tom Girty Cemetery in Webbers Falls under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ALEXANDER was born on July 18, 1923, in Porum to Jesse and Lillie (RATTLER) TONEY. She died on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Muskogee. She was a life-long resident of the Porum-Webbers Falls area and grew up in the Ross community and attended Ross School. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Gerald Wayne ALEXANDER and wife, Judy of Hope, Ark., Linda Jean DUTY and husband, David and Imogene ALEXANDER, all of Porum; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil ALEXANDER; her parents; one brother, Jon Rider TONEY; and one sister, Willie ALEXANDER.

Funeral services for Jimmy Leroy GARRIS Jr., 48, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at the Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home Effingham Chapel in Springfield, Ga. Burial was at Effingham Memorial Gardens under the direction of Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home of Springfield. He was born on July 14, 1964, in Sallisaw. He died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. He was employed with SAIIA Construction. He attended Central High School until the 11th grade and was raised in Hanson. Survivors include his wife, Katrina GARRIS; sons, Justin Charles Thompson GARRIS of Bloomingdale, Jeffrey Clayton GARRIS, of Savannah, Ga., and Jimmy Leroy GARRIS III of Springfield; his mother and stepfather, Vera Colleen and Louis JENKINS of Guyton; sisters, Donna Lea YOUNG of Tulsa and Julie DeeAnn REAVIS of Rincon; brother, Jeff GARRIS of Guyton; stepsisters, Debora JENKINS of Guyton and Brenda BLACKWOOD of Springdale, Ark.; stepbrother, Marty JENKINS of Springfield; two grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father in 1966.

Margaret SCOTT HORN, 91, of Vian passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. She was born on April 23, 1921, in Sallisaw, the daughter of Claude SCOTT Sr. and Okla (WRIGHT) SCOTT. Mrs. HORN was the owner of Vian Lumber Company, a druggist at Ivey’s Drug Store and a member of Vian Methodist Church. Survivors are one son and daughter-in-law, Larry Jack and Melissa (TAYLOR) HORN of Vian; three grandchildren, Lacey HORN and Jerry CAUGHMAN of Vian, Katie HORN and fiancée Bryan COX of Vian and John and Janet (OWENS) KIRK of York, Maine; six great-grandchildren, Lily, Violet, Bryce, Sidney, Brooklyn and Jack Kelly; one sister, Doris Ann TROTTER of Vian; two brothers, Claude “Dink” SCOTT Jr. of Vian and Danny SCOTT of Warner; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Moore HORN; her parents; one sister, Betty SMITH; and four brothers, Charles E., Bobby D., Don L. and John B. SCOTT. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at Vian Methodist Church with the Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial will be held at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Active pallbearers are Jerry Caughman, Bryan Cox, Dink Scott, David Lee Scott, Rusty Horn and Drew Horn. Honorary pallbearers are John Thomas Kirk, Claude Scott Jr., Danny Scott, Tommy Morris, Tyler Spencer, Hunter Spencer, Josh Scott, Mack Cupp, Don Brockman and Steve Horn.

Memorial services for Debra Diane ROBINSON, 52, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with Pastor Trevor Smith officiating. Cremation is under the direction of The Cremation Society of Idaho. Survivors include her mother, Lola FLANDERS; father, Ed CATES; siblings, Cathy CATES, Mylinda OATIS, Ken COBURN, Kelly KUHLMAN, Melissa FREEMAN, Ben CATES and Rick CATES; her children, Jimi CRANKSHAW, Trena MADDOX and April OXLEY; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandson.

Graveside services for Jack Clinton ROSSON, 89, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROSSON was born on Nov. 3, 1923, in Sallisaw to Aulda Clinton ROSSON and Lillie Mae WILLIFORD. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Sallisaw. He was an automotive salesman. He married Patricia FAIR on Oct. 17, 1959, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2012. Survivors include two stepsons, Arthur Ray PETERS of Fort Smith, Ark., and Ronnie C. PETERS of Muldrow; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and one stepson, Sam Ed PETERS.

Mary Jo STITES, 79, of Sallisaw passed away on Jan. 31, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on Feb. 6, 1933, in Welling, Oklahoma, the daughter of James “Henry” and Ruby Inola (STEWART) ROSS. She married J.T. STITES on Feb. 6, 1951, in Fort Smith. Mrs. STITES had a Masters Degree in Education, taught English at Liberty Mounds, Oklahoma and Muldrow, and retired from the State Department of Education as a School Lunch Consultant. Survivors are her husband, J.T. of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, John Thomas STITES III and Nan of Weatherford, Okla. and Dr. Kirk STITES and Stephanie of Van Buren, Ark.; four grandchildren, Alec Ross STITES, Morgan Hailey STITES, Jake Ross STITES and Cale ABBOTT; one sister, Carol Joyce ROSS CROFFORD of Tahlequah; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Glennis Faye Ross NEWTON. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw. Burial will be at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. The family will greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Active pallbearers will be Geary Don Crofford, Roger Stites, Gary Don Stites, Chad Stites, Phillip Craig Stites, Bart Stites, Hayes Copeland and Eddie Stites. Honorary pallbearers will be her nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation or Carl Albert State College Mary Jo Stites Scholarship Fund.

Coach Ronnie Nathanial ASBILL, 64, of Sallisaw passed away on Friday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Sallisaw. He was born on March 31, 1948, the son of Grady Nathanial and Lillie Mae (BALDRIDGE) ASBILL. He was married to Sandra ASBILL. Ronnie ASBILL, a Sallisaw Black Diamond icon, graduated from Sallisaw High School in 1967. While in High school, he was an all district football player for the 1965 and 1966 seasons. He then went on to further his education at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, and while there he was a two year football letterman for the Redmen and received his Master’s Degree in Science. He then returned to Sallisaw in 1971, and began his teaching and coaching career that would span 40 years until his retirement in 2011. Coach ASBILL was an assistant football coach at Sallisaw High School for 32 years and in that time the Black Diamond football teams were quite a force to be reckoned with, amassing four State Championship appearances, two State Champion titles in 1980 and 1981, 14 District Championships and three semi-final appearances. In his eight year tenure as head coach from 1988 through 1995, Coach ASBILL had one team win a District championship, one team made a semi-final appearance and he had five playoff teams. He served as the Head Wrestling Coach for eight years and was the Assistant Wrestling Coach for 23 years. They were runner-up in State in 1989 and Dual State Champions in 1997. He coached 27 individual state champions and 35 all state athletes. He was the coach for Varsity Boys and Girls Golf for 10 years and Varsity Track for seven years. Coach Asbill has won many awards over his 40 year coaching career; Oil Bowl Coach in 1982, District Coach of the Year in 1986, Oklahoma Coaches Association All State Coach in 1987, Southwest Times Record Oklahoma Coach of the Year in 1990 and Oklahoma Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year in 2011. Coach Ronnie ASBILL’s coaching record and numerous awards attest to the fact that he truly was an awesome teacher and coach and very deserving of the title of Sallisaw Black Diamond Coach 1971-2011. Coach Asbill will forever be remembered as a dedicated football player, coach and mentor to the Sallisaw Black Diamond Football, Wrestling, Golf and Track program and Sallisaw High School. Survivors are his wife, Sandra of the home; son, Greg ASBILL of Sallisaw; four grandchildren, Nate, Brennan, Ethan and Brooklyn Asbill; two stepdaughters, Amy FROEHLICH of Sallisaw and Jennifer SMURTHWAITE and husband, Lex of Decatur, Texas; one stepson, Christopher CORN of Baker, Mont.; three stepgranchildren, Taylor, Langley and Fleming SMURTHWAITE; and two brothers and one sister-in-law, Michael and Kay ASBILL of Baytown, Texas and Gary ASBILL of Tulsa. He was preceded in death his parents; and one sister, Judy Gwen ASBILL. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at the Sallisaw High School Gymnasium with the Rev. Vernon Stone, Sallisaw Head Football Coach Craig Benson and Johnny Dale Ely officiating. Services are under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Active pallbearers are Johnny Dale Ely, Jason Ely, James Branham, Dan George, Nate Asbill, Virgil Terry, Jeremy Weedon, Nelson Bewley, Scott Bethel, Kelvin Jameson and Bill Weedon. Honorary pallbearers will be past and present football players, wrestlers, golfers and coaches.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Coach Ronnie Asbill Memorial Scholarship Fund at Armstrong Bank in Sallisaw.

Barry Bennington BRUCE passed away on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. He was born on June 8, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia to Ardyth Gragg BRUCE LITTLE and Meryl LITTLE. Barry was raised until school age by his beloved grandparents Bessie and Callie GRAGG in Lovell. He attended Sequoyah Elementary School, Taft Junior High and graduated from Classen High School. Barry furthered his education at Oklahoma State University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture. While at OSU he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Barry had a decorated and extensive career in healthcare architecture. His work can be seen across 33 states and eight countries. Some his architectural accomplishments include; Key leadership rolls for architectural firms of CRS, FKP and WHR; starting his own firm The Bruce Partnership; receiving the highest architectural award of the AIA College of Fellows. He also established long lasting working relationships with Clients; Memorial Hermann, Northern Michigan, Oklahoma Heart, but he was most proud of the mentoring and influence he bestowed to so many in the architectural field. Barry had many hobbies in his life, he loved to read and travel to different areas to play golf. He enjoyed sunsets, playing with his dogs, telling stories (mostly of himself), Oklahoma State football, University of Texas football and chicken fried steak! He was proud of his Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and enjoyed attending family little league and high school sports, but his most favorite hobby was spending time with his family and friends. Barry is survived by his daughter, Tracy Lynn SLATE and husband, Brian; son, Gregory Alan BRUCE and wife, Jana; grandchildren, Tia RIVERS and husband, Tobias, Bryson and Trey SLATE, Behr, Bentley and Bauer BrRICE; and great-grandchildren, Briana JONES and Ethan and Isabelle RIVERS. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for Sherry Arlene CHILDERS, 37, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013 at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with Glen Edmonson officiating. Burial was at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 19, 1975, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ronnie Gene CHILDERS and Frances Arlene (GILLENWATER) CHILDERS. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Sallisaw. She worked at the assembly line at Whirlpool Corp. Survivors include her husband, Rocky CRANFORD of the home; one daughter, Megan METHENY of Fort Smith; one son, Joshua CRANFORD of the home; one brother, Rick CHILDERS of Muldrow; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Pallbearers were Kyle Hathaway, Kolby Hathaway, John Worst, Odell Branham, Britt Cranford and Rocky Cranford Jr.

Funeral services for Anna May DAY, 80, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DAY was born on May 27, 1932, in Muldrow to John Walter RANEY and Mary Lucille (SAGLEYy) RANEY. She died on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker and worked at Avon Factory online. She married Eugene Wesley DAY on Jan. 22, 1948, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Gene of the home; one son, Shelvy Lee DAY of Bullhead City, Ariz.; two sisters, Patricia CARLILE of Sallisaw and Susan RISLEY of Tahlequah; one grandchild; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Billy John RANEY. Pallbearers are Harvey Day, Dennis Day, John Risely and Keith Batchelder.

Funeral services for Robert “Lump” DIAMOND Jr., 58, of Webbers Falls were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, south of Webbers Falls, with Pat Alexander officiating. Burial was at Toney Family Cemetery in Webbers Falls under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DIAMOND was born on Nov. 3, 1954, in Pawpaw, Mich., to Robert DIAMOND Sr. and Bonnie DYER. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2013, in Webbers Falls. He was a carpenter. He married Kathryn GINN on July 24, 1983, in Altus. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn DIAMOND of the home; his mother, of Webbers Falls; two daughters, Sarah DIAMOND of Gore and Emma DIAMOND of Webbers Falls; two stepsons, Kyle HUGHES of Sallisaw and Richard HUGHES of Fresno, Calif.; two brothers, Ron DIAMOND of Henryetta and Richard DIAMOND of Webbers Falls; two sisters, Ramona SOLIZ of Oklahoma City and Renea GIBSON of Muldrow; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; and one sister, Dianna Lynn DIAMOND. Pallbearers were Kyle Hughes, Richard Hughes, Jason Perry, Colton Perry, Spencer Perry and James Wallace.

Ray GREENWOOD, 39, of Spiro passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, in Spiro. Ray was born on June 23, 1973, in Tulsa the son of Linda (HARVELL) WATSON and Van Ray GREENWOOD Sr. He loved to hunt and fish and was an excellent and prideful welder. Survivors are his mother, Linda WATSON of Spiro; his father, Van GREENWOOD of Broken Arrow; one son, Colton Ray GREENWOOD of Sapulpa; one daughter, Linzee Marie GREENWOOD of Sapulpa; the mother of his children, Lacie GREENWOOD of Sapulpa; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy and Mike CROSE of Red Oak and Tina and Tracy CAMPBELL of Tulsa; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his dad, Verlon WATSON; his grandparents, Clyde and Ruby HARVELL and Van and Ida GREENWOOD. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at the Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Muldrow. Active pallbearers were Brett Harvell, Christopher Harvell, Mike Vandever, Mike Harvell, David Harvell and Travis Sheram. Honorary pallbearer was Jason Howard. To send a condolence to the family visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Norma ROBERTSON HICKS, 69, of Wagoner will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Blackgum Baptist Church in Vian with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial will be at Cookson-Procter Cemetery in Cookson under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HICKS was born on Jan. 4, 1944, in Cookson to Dwight John ROBERTSON and Addie YOUNG. She died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Sallisaw. She was a business woman. She loved to sing at church and in school and she loved to sew and work in the garden. She also loved to shop for antiques and collectables. Survivors include two sons, Dustin HICKS and Jahan HICKS, both of Wagoner; one grandson, Dustin HICKS of Wagoner; two sisters, Pat WILLIS and husband, Lon of Chicken Creek and Pauline JONES and husband, Cleatis of Vian; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Johnny, Gerald and Dwight John ROBERTSON; and one sister, Thelma ROBERTSON.

Graveside services for Freddie REYNOLDS, 64, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Robert Carter officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. REYNOLDS was born on March 24, 1948, in Guthrie to Simmie REYNOLDS and Mary (MILBROOK) RRYNOLDS. He died on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Spiro. He was a laborer. He enjoyed fishing and yard work and was a member of Macedonia Church of God and VFW Post No. 4884 in Spiro. Survivors include his wife Doris REYNOLDS of the home; one daughter, Mikah McCAULEY of the home; two sons, Kermitt REYNOLDS of Spiro and Dylan McCAULEY of Tahlequah; and one grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers will be members of VFW Post No. 4884.

Funeral services for Harvey E. ROGERS, 75, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Living Waters Fellowship in Roland with Steven Keith and Andy O’Neal officiating. Burial will be at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ROGERS was born on July 19, 1937, in Long to Elmer ROGERS and Zula Mae (REED) ROGERS. He died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Inola. He was a minister and owned and operated an auto body shop. He married Chlois Mae HOLCOMB on Aug. 4, 1956, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Chlois of the home; three sons, Charles ROGERS of Roland, Bill ROGERS of Tulsa and Phillip ROGERS of Inola; siblings, Rockie SENTER of Houston, Texas, Harold ROGERS of Muldrow, Arlin ROGERS of Roland and Thelma MOTON of Oklahoma; five grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Vera O’NEAL, Wanda Jo KELLEY and Dessie MAY; and one brother, John ROGERS. Pallbearers will be Bill Rogers, Phillip Rogers, Monty Lenington Jr., Harold Rogers, Arlin Rogers and Brian Dougan.

Funeral services for Bill WARD, 83, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Faith Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial will be at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WARD was born on June 13, 1929, to Frank Edward WARD and Ruby Pearl (BENSON) WARD MEADOWS. He died on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Sallisaw. He married Gladys Loretta LACEY on Dec. 31, 1951. Survivors include his wife Retta WARD of the home; three daughters, Linda WARD and Loretta BEAN, both of Marble City, Billie Jean KRAMER of Bokoshe; four sons, Bob WARD of Vian, Joe WARD of Missouri, Tim WARD of Akins and Terry WARD of Sallisaw; two sisters, Marie LEE of Oakland, Calif., and Loretta ORTEGA of Missouri; one brother, Frank WARD of Peoria, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jackie WARD; and one sister, Leona.

Funeral services for Margarett Inez WOLFE, 44, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Pastor Greg Canady officiating. Burial was at Dora Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 6, 1968, in Fayetteville, Ark., to James McCRATIC and Martha May WOLFE. She died on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her father, of Jay; two sons, Johnathan WOLFE Muldrow and Joshua WOLFE of the home; four sisters, Rosa STARNS of Farmington, Ark., Sandra EDENS of West Fort, Ark., Linda GONZALES of Prairie Grove, Ark., and Judy Lynn McCRATIC of Springdale, Ark.; one brother, Billy WOLFE of Summers, Ark.; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant son, Martine Junior WOLFE; and her mother. Pallbearers were Tyler Bentley, Caleb Bentley, Bobby Bentley Jr., Ernest Mayes, Justin Edens and Bradley Gibson.

Graveside services for Sgt. Stephen Joseph CAVES, 45, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, at Copeland Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Sgt. CAVES was born on May 13, 1967, in Sallisaw to Herbert Eugene CAVES and Christine HUGHES. He died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was retired from the Air Force. Survivors include three sisters, Julie GIRTY of Sallisaw, Connie “Marie” MAGINESS of Little Rock, Ark., and Leatha MANOUOU of Oklahoma City; and three brothers, Bert CAVES, Phillip CAVES and William BARRETT, all of Sallisaw. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Kathy; and one brother, Billy. Pallbearers are Kevin Caves, Jacob Caves, Jeremiah Caves, Nathan Griffin, Ragon Caves and Michael Girty.

Lavern FISHER, 85, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lavern was born August 5, 1927, in Muldrow, Oklahoma, to Welborn WOODWARD and Anna Leona (SUTTON) WOODWARD. She grew up in Hanson, Oklahoma where she was raised with her ten siblings, three sisters and seven brothers. She married Bill Fisher on November 13, 1945. They moved to Tulsa in 1949, to raise their family. After raising the kids, Bill and Lavern moved to Akins (north of Sallisaw), where she became a homemaker, but not just a regular homemaker, a Sequoyah County Extension Homemaker. She loved going to the meetings, where she shared her love of cooking, quilting, crochet and other arts and crafts, with her many friends. She loved being responsible for the operation of the Tea Room at the annual Sequoyah County Quilt Show: there she received many awards and ribbons for her handmade quilts. Her husband, Bill, was named most supportive husband of the year in 1981, and she was named the Sequoyah County Homemaker of the year in 1983. She was a wonderful cook, who enjoyed fixing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking for the church dinners and making peanut brittle, fudge, and divinity for her countless friends and family at Christmas. Lavern also worked at the Election Board, where many others enjoyed her company, hard work, and baked goods. Lavern, otherwise known as Granny, was well-known to keep her children and grandchildren in line, and she was quick to help others see the error of their ways when necessary as well. And although Lavern was not the outdoors type, she doted on her hard-working cowboy husband and supported his love of their horses and farm. Each of Lavern’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were lucky enough to receive their own unique, per- sonalized handmade quilt. Lavern also had many “adopted” grandkids, including the Staff at the skilled nursing homes, where she and Bill spent their last few years. Many considered them to be their own grandparents and referred to them as Granny and Grandpa. Lavern and Bill were long time active members of First Christian Church in Sallisaw, where they also made many dear friends. Lavern was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Bill Fisher, who passed away in August, 2012. She is survived by her three daughters: Judy and Nick HUNT, Linda and Tom ANGLETON, Jackie FISHER, and their son, Bill and Suzy FISHER, seven grandchildren: Craig FISHER, Brian and Katy HUNT, April and Rich CARVER, Ken BRAZEAL, Shannon and James PARKER, Ryan FISHER and fiance, Jill, and Courtney and Bram MOFFITT, eleven great-grandchildren: Kevin, Cherish, Alex, Hayden, Abigail, Sally, Ben, Chase, Susan, Dylan and Ethan, adopted granddaughter, Amanda BARRETT and her children, Jon and Abby, sister, Betty and Floyd HENDRIX, sisters-in-law, Edna and Randy SLAUGHTER, and Chris and Bill TALBOT, there are also many loving nieces and nephews, as well as many friends. Lavern was also preceded in death by her siblings, Flossie and Carl NEAL, Euel and Opal WOODWARD, Owen and Marybelle WOODWARD, Aubrey and Ruth WOODWARD, Leola and Bill CHEEK, Johnnie Lee and Linda WOODWARD, Ray WOODWARD, Faye WOODWARD, and Watie and Loyce WOODWARD. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:00, with services immediately following at 12:00, on Saturday, February 9, at First Christian Church in Sallisaw. Services are under the direction of Moore Funeral Home in Tulsa. Granny, give Grandpa a big hug and kiss for us. We will miss and love you both forever. Moore Southlawn Chapel 663-2233 share memories at www.moorefuneral.com This obituary was published in the Tulsa World on 2/8/2013.

Graveside services for David D. GIPSON, 36, of Spiro will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at New Hope Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Hill officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. GIPSON was born on April 26, 1976, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Nolan David GIPSON and Phyllis Ann (BROWN) GIPSON. He died on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, in Fort Smith. He was a tire technician for C & H Tire. Survivors include his wife, Rita (IVY) GIPSON of the home; two daughters, KaCee Nolene GIPSON of the home and Ashley Marie LANKFORD of Spiro; one sister, Kattie Mae GREEN of Liberty Hills; three brothers, Wayne “Red” HUTCHINSON of Ventor, Iowa, Christopher HUTCHINSON of Little Rock, Ark., and Vernon MERTENS of Fort Smith; his mother, of Spiro; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandmother; and maternal grandparents.

Funeral services for Harvey E. ROGERS, 75, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at Living Waters Fellowship in Roland with Bro. Steven Keith and Bro. Andy O’Neal officiating. Burial was at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ROGERS was born on July 19, 1937, in Long to Elmer ROGERS and Zula Mae (REED) ROGERS. He died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Inola. He was a minister and owned and operated an auto body shop. He married Chlois Mae HOLCOMB on Aug. 4, 1956, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Chlois of the home; three sons, Charles ROGERS of Roland, Bill ROGERS of Tulsa and Phillip ROGERS of Inola; siblings, Rockie SENTER of Houston, Texas, Harold ROGERS of Muldrow, Arlin ROGERS of Roland and Thelma MOTON of Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Michael SKINNER, Coree ROGERS, Megan LENINGTON, and Gabe and Gideon ROGERS; one great-grandchild, Lacey LENINGTON; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Vera O’NEAL, Wanda Jo KELLEY and Dessie May RUSSELL; and one brother, John ROGERS. Pallbearers were Bill Rogers, Phillip Rogers, Monty Lenington Jr., Harold Rogers, Arlin Rogers and Brian Dougan. Honorary pallbearers were Charles Rogers, Eugene Robinson, Michael Skinner, Coree Rogers, Megan Lenington and Gabe and Gideon Rogers.

Cheyenne Nichiole ROSE, 12, of Gore was born on July 28, 2000, to Steven Ray ROSE and Jennifer Lynn (WILDCAT) ROSE. She died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Tulsa. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a student at Gore Middle School. Survivors include her parents, of the home; one sister, Jodi ROSE of the home; siblings, Brittney Nichole and Albert CLARK; grandparents, Jim and Patricia ROSE, Eddie and Joann WILDCAT, Jincye CLARK, and Charles and Iva Ray YANCY, all of Vian and Lorene WILDCAT of Checotah.

Graveside services for Jane E. BAILEY, 89, of Sallisaw will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 13, 1923, in Sequoyah County to Grover BAILEY and Myrtle (METHENY) BAILEY. She died on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, in Sallisaw. She was a factory worker. Survivors include one sister, Thelma THOMASON of Sallisaw; one brother, John BAILEY of Rockford, Ill.; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill and G.B. BAILEY; and three nephews.

Edna Mae BRADSHAW, 95, of Muldrow died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Muldrow. She was born on March 12, 1917, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., to Jake James CLARK and Dovey Rae (SHIPMAN) CLARK. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a homemaker. She married William Harve BRADSHAW Sr. on Feb. 4, 1941, in Mounds. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1964. Survivors include one daughter, Mary YOUNG of the home; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Katherine Sue KRAMICK; one son, William Harve BRADSHAW Jr.; and her parents.

Graveside services for Jack Dempsey COOPER, 86, of Vian will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Jim Murphy officiating under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COOPER was born on March 15, 1926, in Wagoner to Floyd Otis COOPER and Laura Lorene LINDSEY. He died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a cement mason. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie BROCKMAN and husband, Ed of Vian and Sheila BURGER of Muldrow; one son, Larry COOPER of Vian; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae COOPER; his parents; two sisters, Pauline HAMMOCK and Betty ARNOLD; and two brothers, Andrew and Clarence COOPER.

Funeral services for Leon DUTY, 64, of Muldrow will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at the Agent Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial will be at Seabolt Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. DUTY was born on June 23, 1948, in Nicut to William Andrew DUTY and Zella Mae (COX) VANDERHIDEN. He died on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. He worked in drywall. Survivors include his lifetime companion, Barbara; four daughters, Tonya DUTY of Greenwood, Ark., Andi HERRERA of Orangeburg, S.C., Sarah WALTERS of Tulsa and Jessica GIBSON of Muldrow; four sisters, Bessie HOLT of Vian, Luetta SHARP and Ann GUILLORY, both of Muldrow and Glenda St. CLAIR of Fort Smith; one brother, Doyle DUTY of Roland; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Darrell and Dee DUTY.

Lavern FISHER, 85 passed away on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Tulsa. Lavern was born on Aug. 5, 1927, in Muldrow to Welborn WOODWARD and Anna Leona (SUTTON) WOODWARD. She grew up in Hanson where she was raised with her 10 siblings; three sisters and seven brothers. She married Bill FISHER on Nov. 13, 1945,. They moved to Tulsa in 1949, to raise their family. After raising the kids, Bill and Lavern moved to Akins, where she became a homemaker, but not just a regular homemaker, a Sequoyah County Extension Homemaker. She loved going to meeting, where she shared her love of cooking, quilting, crochet and other arts and crafts, with her many friends. She loved being responsible for the operation of the Tea Room at the annual Sequoyah County Quilt Show. There she received many awards and ribbons for her handmade quilts. Her husband, Bill, was named most supportive husband of the year in 1981, and she was named the Sequoyah County Homemaker of the year in 1983.She was a wonderful cook, who enjoyed fixing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking for the church dinners and making peanut brittle, fudge and divinity for her countless friends and family at Christmas. Lavern also worked at the Election Board, where many others enjoyed her company, hard work and baked goods. Lavern, otherwise, known as Granny, was well-known to keep her children and grand-children in line, and she was quick to help others see the error of their ways when necessary as well. And although Lavern was not the outdoors type, she doted on her hard-working cowboy husband and supported his love of their horses and farm. Each of Lavern’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were lucky enough to receive their own unique, personalized handmade quilt. Lavern also had many “adopted” grandkids, including the staff at the skilled nursing homes, where she and Bill spent their last few years. Many considered them to be their own grandparents and referred to them as Granny and Grandpa. Lavern and Bill were long time active members of First Christian Church in Sallisaw, where they also made many dear friends. Lavern was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Bill FISHER, who passed away in August of 2012. She is survived by her three daughters, Judy and Nick HUNT, Linda and Tom ANGELTON and Jackie FISHER; and their son, Bill and Suzy FISHER; seven grandchildren, Craig FISHER, Brian and Katy HUNT, April and Rich CARVER, Keri BRAZEAL, Shannon and James PARKER, Ryan FISHER and fiancé, Jill, and Courtney and Bram MOFFITT; 11 great-grandchildren, Kevin, Cherish, Alex, Hayden, Abigail, Sally, Ben, Chase, Susan, Dylan and Ethan; adopted granddaughter, Amanda BARRETT; and her children, Jon and Abby; sister, Betty and Floyd HENDRIX; sisters-in-law, Linda WOODWARD and Roy, Edna and Randy SLAUGHTER and Chris and Bill TALBOT; and there are also many loving nieces and nephews, as well as many friends. Lavern was also preceded in death by her siblings, Vivian WOODWARD, Flossie and Carl NEAL, Euel and Opal WOODWARD, Owen and Marybelle WOODWARD, Aubrey and Ruth WOODWARD, Leola and Bill CHEEK, Johnnie Lee WOODWARD, Ray WOODWARD, Faye WOODWARD and Watie and Loyce WOODWARD. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at First Christian Church in Sallisaw. Granny, give Grandpa a big hug and kiss for us. We will miss and love you both forever. To share memories go to www.moorefuneral.com.

Funeral services for Pearl Beatrice HAMILTON, 92, of Short will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Lee Creek Assembly of God Church in Nicut with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial will be at Seabolt Cemetery in Nicut under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HAMILTON was born on Aug. 28, 1920, in Short to Goa RICHARDSON and Sarah (CATCHER) COMSTOCK. She died on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Muldrow. She was a general laborer. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon BALES of Charleston, Ark., Alma SMITH of Sallisaw and Margie HAMILTON of Fort Smith, Ark.; two sons, Jerry WATERS of Rudy, Ark. and John HAMILTON of Muldrow; one sister, Nellie ABERNATHY of Short; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Marion HAMILTON, in 1956; two daughters, Mary Joyce and Margaret; three sons, Robert Lee, William and Ray Gene; her parents; and three sisters, Beulah, Polly and Leota. Pallbearers will be Cliff Smith, Josh Smith, Ray Hamilton, Johnny Hamilton, Tim Jones, Chad Watenpaw, Lance Jones, Logan Jones and John Watenpaw.

Funeral services for Cindy HAYES, 47, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Webbers Falls School Gymnasium with the Revs. Ray Phillips, George Harris and Greg Cox officiating. Burial is at McLain Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HAYES was born on June 12, 1965, in Muskogee to Kenneth and Barbara (DAVIS) DOMAN. She died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Muskogee. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the Buckhorn Freewill Baptist Church. She was an elementary teacher for Webbers Falls Schools. She married Terry HAYES on June 14, 1986, in Buckhorn. Survivors include her husband, Terry of the home; daughter, Jessica FRITTS and Dustin of Muskogee; son, Ethan HAYES of the home; her parents; brother, Jeff Jayne DOMAN of Gore; two sisters, Robin WEBB and Clayton and Peggy DOMAN, all of McLain; one grandson; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Memorial services for Charles Randolph MILLER, 48, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Blackgum Harvestime Church in Vian under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MILLER was born on Nov. 23, 1964, to William MILLER and Carolyn MILLER COFFMAN. He died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a phlebotomist. Survivors include one son, Dustin MILLER; four sisters, Shirley HUTCHINSON, Patricia COFFMAN and Paula HUTCHINSON, all of Vian and Carolyn MONTOYA of Palm Desert, Calif.; four brothers, Robert MILLER and Chesley COFFMAN, both of Vian, William MILLER of Tahlequah and Darrell MILLER of Fort Smith; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter; and his parents. Memorials may be made to any Bank of The Ozarks.

Funeral services for Maurice Jack MILLER, 62, of Spiro were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Evangel Temple in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. MILLER was born on July 19, 1950, in Tulsa to Leon MILLER and Lauvinere (THOMPSON) MILLER. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, in Spiro. He was a laborer and a member of Evangel Temple. Survivors include two daughters, Lanie MILLER of Tulsa and Latoya SWAIT of Dallas, Texas; five sons, Maurice Jack MILLER of Tulsa, Cedric HAYNES of Spiro and Jamal SWAIT, Sean SWAIT, and Keith BAIN, all of Midwest City; numerous brothers and sisters; two grandchildren; and several other family members and friends.

Funeral services for Nancy Margaret MORGAN, 82, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Liberty Assembly of God Church with Bros. Farrell McGeehee, Tommy Toliver and Sammy Cottrell officiating. Burial was at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MORGAN was born on Dec. 5, 1930, in Liberty to Vernie Brown PREWETT and Myrtle Jane PREWETT. She died on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Muldrow. She was a homemaker. She married Avis Edmond MORGAN on Sept. 4, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1992. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Jean WILLIAMS of Seymour, Mo. and Janet Lynn TAYLOR of Muldrow; one son, Eddie MORGAN Jr. of Roland; two sisters, Marsalete MILLIKEN of Greenwood, Ark. and Kay WOODWARD of Muldrow; eight grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two grandchildren. Pallbearers were Joey Taylor, Willy Taylor, Cody Taylor and Lyndel Williams.

Funeral services for Lavon MURPHY, 67, of Poteau, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013, at Victory Worship Center of Spiro with the Revs. Bryan Fouts and Greg Duncan officiating. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. MURPHY was born on Feb. 26, 1945, in Spiro to Loyd and Floy Lee (MAYHEW) MATHIS. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was of the Assembly of God faith and a cake decorator. Survivors include her companion, Jack PATTON of the home; three daughters, Kaye WALROD and husband, Robert and Sarah SEBASTATION, all of Fort Smith and Marquita CLAYTON of Spiro; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Loeta ROBINSON and husband, Jim of Northbay, Calif.; and three brothers, James MATHIS and wife, Odessa and Kenneth MATHIS and wife, Margaret, all of Spiro and Loyd MATHIS Jr. and wife, Judy of Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack MURPHY; and two sisters, Zella Rae WILSON and Levunia HELTON. Pallbearers were Patrick Walrod, Shandon Slate, Brad Patton, Ryan Patton, Dwayne Craig and Camp Devrow.

Graveside services for Nelda Jo O’NEAL, 47, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, at Brushy Cemetery with Norman Miller officiating under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. O’NEAL was born on Sept. 12, 1965, in Sallisaw to Don HINES and Willene (WATERS) HINES. She died on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013, in Sallisaw. She was a fast food manager. Survivors include her husband, Aaron Phillip O’NEAL of the home; two daughters, Andrea PENDERGRASS of Chickasha and Stephanie ANDERSON of Sallisaw; two sons, Johnathan WILKINS of Roland and Christopher WILKINS of Oklahoma City; one sister, Angela TATE of Sallisaw; two brothers, Larry HINES and Donnie HINES, both of Sallisaw; and six grandchildren.

Graveside services for Billy Joe SPEER, 78, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with the Rev. Dale Ritter and Jason Elbon officiating under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPEER was born on Aug. 28, 1934, in Vian to Monta Delone SPEER and Mary Elizabeth (BRASHEARS) SPEERS. He died on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Vian. He was plant supervisor at ARCO Chemicals and a retired janitor at Vian Schools. He married CarolAnne WOLFENBARGER on June 16, 1978, in Miami, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Carol SPEER of the home; one daughter, Julie HENDREN of Broken Arrow; one sister, Jackie MEYERS of Peck, Kan.; one brother, Louis SPEER of Tulsa; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Ruby, Pauline, Mae and Helen; and five brothers, Buster, John, Donald, Monte Jr. and Haskell. Pallbearers were Edward Elbon, Jason Elbon, Jerry Simon, Joe Paul Simon, Richard Wolfenbarger and David Wolfenbarger.

Graveside services for Mildred Irene STEWART, 91, of Arkoma will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at Rocky Point Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STEWART was born on April 18, 1921, in Sallisaw to Ottus PRICE and Beulah Arbelia HADLOW. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis WILLIAMS of Fort Smith; one son, Raymond B. STEWART; one honorary daughter, Samantha THRASHER of Oilton; one sister, Lucille DAVIS of Tucumcari, N.M.; four grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Roxie BUSCH, Maxine PRICE and Vonnie BROWN; two brothers, Alton and Harold PRICE; one great-grandson; and a son-in-law.

Services for Dorothy Aulden TWIST are being held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Memorial Heights Baptist Church in Claremore. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Rice Funeral Service of Claremore. Auldon entered her heavenly rest on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. She was 91 years old. Auldon, the third of six children born to Fred STAFFAN and Irene (BLACKBURN) STAFFAN in Hanson, Okla., was born on Jan. 14, 1922. She married Foster TWIST in Gans, Okla., on Dec. 29, 1936 and they immediately left for Washington State to find work. This trip was repeated many times. Their first child, Melba, was born in Hanson and the second, Dennis, was born seven years later in the same house, same room. Auldon took both children on a train to California where Foster was working in the shipyards when Denny was 6 months old. Auldon became the family storyteller after Foster died. Many enjoyed her tales of their adventures including the flamingoes, the walnut tree, and leaving their beans with her sister Mildred to find work and coming back in time to retrieve the beans for their dinner. They settled in Claremore in 1958, where they established a beauty and barbershop. The barbershop was located in the old Mason Hotel, and they built a new beauty ship on the west side. Auldon’s provided the training ground for many beginning beauticians. Meeting with former employees was a highlight of Auldon’s life. Auldon enjoyed her church family, playing cards, cooking, socializing and her family. The church family and Brother Paul and the staff were especially comforting when Auldon lost her husband and son. The Sunday school class was important to Auldon. She was heard to say she would love to spend all her time cooking. Her specialty was her raisin and apricot fried pies. She was also a member of the Claremore Hospital Auxiliary. Her family includes a daughter, Melba; three grandchildren and spouses, Keith and Diana QUINTON of Oklahoma City, Dawn QUINTON of Tulsa and Misti and Dennis SCARBROUGH of Inola. Great-grandchildren are Chris, Ginger and Ben and Alex of Oklahoma City, James of Claremore and Gary of Inola. And, making five generations, are great-great grandchildren, Ralyn and Bryce. She also loved and was loved by Jasmine, Laren, Abby, Matthew, Cody and Tiffany of Tulsa; a sister Lois ANDERSON of Wenatchee, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Wilma WILLEY of Redlands, Calif.; Linda STAFFAN of Dos Palos, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Her sweet ways and loving nature will leave a hole in the lives of all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son; both brothers, Freddy and J.C. STAFFAN of Dos Palos; two sisters and husbands, Mildred and Sam LESSLEY of Wichita, Kan., and Estelle and Clinton LEDFORD of Pearl River, La.; and brothers-in-law, Joe WILLEY of Redlands and Oscar ANDERSON of Wenatchee.

Funeral services for Wanda May WORRELL, 49, of Sparks are being held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, at Victory Worship Center in Spiro. Burial is at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born on May 26, 1963, in Lynnwood, Calif., to James Wesley WORRELL and Jeanne (STANTON) WORRELL. She died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, in Sparks. She was an RN. She attended Portland Avenue Pentecostal Church of Christ in Oklahoma City. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, reading and the outdoors and Facebook. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda Jo BEAN of Sparks and Jessica Nicole DENTON and husband, Josh of Fort Smith, Ark.; father of her children, Edward BEAN of Sparks; two sons, William Edward BEAN and wife, Megan of Carthage, N.Y. and Jesse Keith BEAN and Tiffany McCUTCHEN of Blanchard; one sister, Debbie Marie MAXWELL and husband, Steve of Spiro; two brothers, Johnny James WORRELL and Richard Joseph WORRELL, both of Oklahoma City; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; foster mother, “Granny” Letha WALKER; and one brother, William Edward WORRELL. Pallbearers are Steve Maxwell, Josh Denton, Brandon Maxwell, Ben Cox, Steven Ward and Terry Winn.

Barbara Ann HUDSON, 75, of Sallisaw was born on Sept. 30, 1937, in Muscatine, Iowa to Virginia HERLLEIN. She died on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned at time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a CNA and a homemaker. Survivors include four daughters; three sons; four stepsons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister; one brother; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Lee HUDSON in 2009.

James O’NEAL, 85, of Vian died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Sallisaw. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev Jerry Copeland and Bro Mike Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in Garden of Memories cemetery in Vian., under the direction of Agent-Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He born Nov 13, 1937 in Searcy, Arkansas the son of Hayden Thomas and Helen Geneva (HENSON) O'NEAL. He was married to Kathy(SMITH) O'NEAL on August 7, 1979 in Sallisaw. He leaves to morn his passing his wife, Kathy O'NEAL of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Brian KLEMAN and Sherrie KOHLER and Mel WILLIAMS, all of Vian. five sons and two daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Lavern O'NEAL of Sallisaw, Ernie O'NEAL of Vian, Bobby and Brenda O'NEAL of Vian, Gary O'NEAL of Sallisaw and Andy O'NEAL of Vian; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Peggy (COPELAND) O'NEAL; one son James William O'NEAL Jr.; his parents and six brothers and sisters, J D O'NEAL, Benny O'NEAL, Tommy O'NEAL, Eugene BRUMLEY, Faye TILLET, Erlene O'NEAL. Pallbearers were Jace O'Neal, Aaron O'Neal, Scooter Martin, Richard Smith, John Smith and Justin Casey. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Holman and Brian Kleman

Joseph A. BEAUVAIS, 67, of Sallisaw died on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on June 1, 1945, in Holyoke, Mass., to Joseph Albert BEAUVAIS Sr. and Lillian Mary (LALIBERTE) BEAUVAIS. No formal service if planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was a truck driver. Survivors include one daughter, Jody WOHLERS; three sisters, June WHEELER, Sandra HEFLEY and Nancy KILGORE; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Judy Katherine CARLTON, 71, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013, at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CARLTON was born on July 3, 1941, in Sallisaw to Lee BARRETT and Ida (BIGGS) BARRETT. She died on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Sallisaw. She was a waitress. Survivors include two sons, Ricky MEADOWS of Sallisaw and Michael MEADOWS of Tulsa; two daughters, Tabitha KIRK of Fort Smith, Ark. and Kimberlee WANN of Muldrow; five sisters, Peggy, June, Shirley, Betty and Brenda; three brothers, Don, Jerry and Tommy; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert CARLTON on Dec. 27, 2003; and one daughter, Kimberlee MEADOWS.

Christopher Wayne FROST, 34, of Sallisaw died on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Dec. 10, 1978, in Booneville, Ark., to Darvin Wayne FROST and Betty Sue CASEY. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was a general laborer. Survivors include one son, Kristopher Wayne FROST of Fayetteville, Ark.; his mother, Betty FROST of Sallisaw; and his father, Darvin FROST of Branch, Ark.

Funeral services for Vanette “Cookie” HENLEY, 53, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, at Liberty Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial will be at Seabolt under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HENLEY was born on April 8, 1959, in Fremont, Calif., to Sam WATERS and Patricia Jo (HAMMERS) WATERS. She died on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a home health aide. Survivors include her husband, David Lee HENLEY of the home; one daughter, Leah SEVENSTAR of Muldrow; two sons, Sammy EAGLE and fiancé, Dewanna and Jimmy SEVENSTAR, all of Muldrow; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one aunt.

Floyd Dempsey LEE, 81, of Roscoe, Ill., left this earth quietly at home to be with Jesus at 8:05 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013. The love of his life, Margie, his wife of 60 years, was holding his hand when he left her. He was born on Jan. 6, 1932, in Muldrow, Okla., the eldest of nine children. He married Margie Lea THOMPSON on March 25, 1952. He had a strong sense of duty about taking care of family and left Oklahoma with his bride, headed for Rockford, Ill., to pursue employment with National Lock Inc., to help support his family in Oklahoma. He worked the night shift for National Lock Inc., for 31 and a-half-years, as a roll thread machine operator and setup man until he retired. Floyd was a young-at-heart kind of guy still riding his bicycle five miles a day up until his 80th birthday. He was a quiet gentle man, with an infectious grin. He loved being outside tending his many islands of flowers on his home’s acre lot and taking care of the various wild birds that visited his yard with feed and bird houses in the springs and summers. He enjoyed watching a good old western with James Stewart, Audie Murphy or John Wayne. His passion though, was playing one of his guitars, something he had done since a young boy. In fact, he had traded his pet pig to get his first guitar when he was 9. He had an exceptional natural ear for music and could accompany just about any singer on any song. He was quite the entertainer, playing for barn dances early in life as well as church services most all of his life, for he enjoyed playing country and southern gospel music whether for just one person or 101 people. He leaves behind his wife, Margie; four daughters, the Rev. Sharon and the Rev. Ross MILEY of Rockford, Ill., Marilyn and Paul DiVENTI of Rockford, Judy Lynn LEE of Machesney Park, Ill, and the Rev. Connie and the Rev. Brian PALMER of Loves Park, Ill.; grandchildren, Dawn and Nate WITHERS, Amber SCHROEDER and Josh EARLYWINE, Moriah PALMER and Lindsay PALMER; great-grandchildren, Cassie BAULING and Isaac WITHERS; two brothers, the Rev. Jerry and Jana LEE and Jim and Andrea LEE, all of Texas; six sisters, Norma and John EKEY of Kansas, Betty and the Rev. Charles HENSLEY of Arkansas, Pat and Bob FRAZIER, Dorthy and Jerry MAJOR, Margie and Mike NEGRI and Jaynell MANUEL, all of Texas; three half-brothers, Michael and Joyce LEE and Timothy and Vondal LEE, all of Oklahoma and Dennis and Aaron LEE of Arkansas; one half-sister, Denise SAMPLES of Oklahoma; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Clayborn LEE; mother, Gracie ALLEN LEE; stepsister, Gaylene WHEETLEY; sister-in-law, Pat LEE; and brother-in-law, Clifford COMPTON. There will be a celebration of his life at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Riverside Assembly of God Christian Center, 4242 W. Riverside Blvd, Rockford, the Revs. Ross Miley Jr. and Truman Turner will be officiating. Private family burial at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park. To share condolences, visit sunsetfhmemgardens.com

Kay NICHOLS, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Roland, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Fort Smith. She was a retired Unit Secretary for Sparks Hospital in Fort Smith and a member of the Swan Road Baptist Church in Liberty. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Leroy NICHOLS, one sister, Mona TINDELL; and two brothers, Tom and Bob McKINLEY. She is survived by one daughter, Lori WACHS and her husband, Dave of Fort Smith; two sons, Terry NICHOLS of Liberty and Tony NICHOLS and his wife, Terri Lynn of Cookson; three sisters, Ann MEYERS of Fort Worth, Texas, Charlotte BARTLETT of Hemphill, Texas and Nell RIVERS of Hot Springs Village, Ark.; six grandchildren, Wendi RAY, Nicole SHOEMAKE and her husband, Dillion, Jessica NICHOLS and her companion Brian, Cody NICHOLS, Landon NICHOLS and Chelsey NICHOLS; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral service is being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith, with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery. Pallbearers are Greg and Ron Nichols, Quint and Jim Hodges, David Holley and Johnny Bartlett. Honorary pallbearers are the caregivers of Fianna Hills Health and Rehabilitation. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 6062, Fort Smith, AR 72906-6062. Online condolences may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for James William O’NEAL, 85, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. O’NEAL was born on Nov. 13, 1927, in Searcy, Ark., to Hayden Thomas O’NEAL and Helen Geneva HENSON. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013, in Sallisaw. He was retired from St. Clair Lime Plant. He married Kathy SMITH on Aug. 7, 1979, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Kathy O’NEAL of the home; two daughters, Melissa KLEMAN and Sherrie KOHLER, both of Vian; five sons, Ronnie O’NEAL and Gary O’NEAL, both of Sallisaw and Ernie O’NEAL, Bobby O’NEAL and Andy O’NEAL, all of Vian; 16 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy (COPELAND) O’NEAL; one son, James William O’NEAL Jr.; his parents; and six brothers and sisters, J.D. O’NEAL, Benny O’NEAL, Tommy O’NEAL, Eugene BRUMLEY, Faye TILLET and Erdene O’NEAL. Pallbearers were Jace O’Neal, Aaron O’Neal, Scooter Martin, Richard Smith, John Smith and Justin Casey.

Pauline SHRUM, 85, of Noble passed went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. She was one of identical twin girls born on July 17, 1927, to Charles and Margie (MAHAND) WILKET in Brent. She grew up in Gans and attended public schools there. Pauline married Everett E. ROGERS in 1945, in Sallisaw, they had four children together. She later met and married Ernest “Ernie” SHRUM in August of 1965. They had one daughter together. Pauline loved to cook, read and try new recipes. She was well known for her lemon chiffon and chocolate pies. She and Ernie loved to spend time at the lake fishing. But, most of all, Pauline loved spending time one-on-one with her family traveling and antique shopping. Her family will remember how she faced many adversities with strength, courage and conviction. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Everett E. ROGERS; husband, Ernest SHRUM; and her identical twin sister, Irene GOINS. Pauline is survived by three daughters, Brenda TAYLOR and husband, Tommy of Sallisaw, Judy OWENS and husband, Phillip of Pineville, Mo., and Shannon STRADER and husband, Darin of Moore; two sons, Gary M ROGERS and wife, Bonnie of Muskogee and Richard Paul ROGERS and wife, Vilma of Norman; one sister, Jewel ROGERS of Muldrow; 13 grandchildren, Shelia FRITZ, Melissa ROGERS, Toni JOHNSON, Mike ROGERS, David ROGERS, Chris ROGERS, Tommy TAYLOR Jr., Stephen TAYLOR, Jerry TAYLOR, Trent STITES, Brian STITES, Jonathan JONES and Timothy ROGERS; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and friends. Services are being held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Fuller and Bro. Bryan Duke officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Gary Rogers, Richard Rogers, Tommy Taylor Sr., Darin Strader and Phillip Owens. Her grandsons will be serving as honorary pallbearers. Internment will follow at 1 p.m. at Fort Gibson National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to: International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, P.O. Box 96105, Washington, D.C. 20090-6105 or online on www.ifcj.org. Funeral services are under the direction of Cornerstone Funeral Home and Crematory, 1830 N. York St., Muskogee. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cornerstoneofmuskogee.com.

Mackie Joe WELCH, 68, of Muldrow passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on July 13, 1944, in Muldrow, the son of George and Margaret (McDOLE) WELCH. He married Dona Gayle (BETHEL) WELCH on Sept. 13, 1963, in Muldrow. Mr. WELCH was the owner and operator of Welch’s Heat and Air and City Inspector for the City of Muldrow. Survivors are his wife, Gayle of the home; three daughters, Dana MOORE and Pattie WELCH, both of Muldrow and Katie EDWARDS of Van Buren, Ark.; four grandchildren, Jonathan and Heather MOORE, Zachary MOORE, Levi MOORE and Alison WELCH; one great-grandson, Jayden MOORE; three sisters, Patricia IRVIN and Kay CONDREN, both of Oklahoma City and Becky BROWN MAHONEY of Fort Smith; one brother, George WELCH of Tulsa; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Memorial service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Chapel in Muldrow.

Katherine Joann WOODY, 78, of Vian died on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, in Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 11, 1934, in Monon, Ind., to Joseph H. PAULEY and Elise Mae OWENS. Formal services are planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Kathy LAGUNES of Oklahoma City and Donna PATTERSON of Vian; two sons, David WOODYof Indiana and Kenneth WOODY of Del Phi, Ind.; one sister, Dorothy MAXSON of Monticello, Ind.;16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Heaven gained an angel on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, it was time for Jo EFURD of Roland, Okla., to spread her wings and fly. She was born on Dec. 22, 1927, to W.O. CHERRY Sr. and Jeanette (SCOTT) CHERRY in the community of PawPaw. She married Edward Wayne EFURD on June 11, 1948, and was a full time homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Wayne of the home; daughter, Becki REYNOLDS and Leonard SCHIESEL of Sallisaw; grandson, Ryan Reynolds and wife, Shawna of Fort Collins, Colo.; great-grandsons, Lodyn and Kadyn; granddaughter, Leslie Reynolds Partridge of Willis, Texas; great-granddaughters, Maci, Kali and Jai Leigh; son, Jerry Efurd and wife, Vicki of Eufaula; grandson, Jared Efurd and wife, Tandi of Eufaula; great-grandchildren, Jadence and Jabin; granddaughter, Kinya Mieneke and husband, Steven of Coweta; great-grandchildren, Kye and Gracie; daughter, Sherri Rains and husband, Tab of Afton; grandson, Blake Johnson and wife, Becca; great-grandson, Crew; daughter, Lisa Gresko of Kingwood, Texas; grandchildren, Rob, Katelyn and Matt; son, Lowell Efurd and wife, Belinda of Alma, Ark.; grandchildren, Madison and Mariah; son, Larry Efurd and wife, Kristin of Fort Smith, Ark.; grandchildren, Payton and Perri; two sisters, Alta Mae Beaty of Roland and Mildred Haskins of Fort Smith; and one brother, J.T. Cherry of Sallisaw. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Orville, Fritz and W.O. Jr. Cherry; and sisters, Eula Payne, Evelyn Green and Bea Thompson. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at First Baptist Church in Muldrow. Burial was at Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Muldrow.

Funeral services for Tech. Sgt. Robert Russell GUDE, 67, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial is at Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. GUDE was born on July 30, 1945, in Alameda, Calif., to James Russell GUDE and Betty RIDGLEY. He died on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a retired Tech. Sgt. in the U.S. Air Force. He married Barbara COLLINS on Feb. 26, 1971, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Barbara GUDE of the home; one daughter, Katie CORLEY and husband, Jerry of Fort Smith; one son, Robert L. GUDE and wife, Lisha of Muldrow; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers are Andy Risley, Paul Collins, Jason Rushing, Bill Collins, Tom Collins, John Rushing, Keifer Griffin, Dawson Collins and Chris Collins.

William “Bill” SMITH, 67, of Spiro died on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Spiro. He was born on Oct. 17, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Edward Joseph and Juanita Marie (LEA) SMITH. Formal services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. SMITH enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and the outdoors, and being with his grandkids. Survivors include his companion, Cynthia CHRISTENBERRY of Spiro; two daughters, Dawn TRAYLOR and husband, Gene of Spiro and Tabitha SHYROCK and husband, Larry of Panama; two sisters, Annetta McKINNEY and husband, Bo of Spiro and Mary CLOUD and husband, Bobby of Tulsa; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Junior SMITH; and one sister, Janice SMITH.

Danny Ray VANZANDT, 65, of Muldrow died on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013, in Muldrow. He was born on Aug. 24, 1947, to Raymond VANZANDT and Mable (MYERS) VANZANDT. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was a factory worker. Survivors include two sons, Tregg and Jadd VANZANDT, both of Muldrow; three brothers, Aaron VANZANDT, Gary VANZANDT and Sherrell VANZANDT, all of Muldrow; three grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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