January 2003

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Funeral services for Nicholas Lane MORO, 4, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Spiro First Assembly Church, with Revs. Robert Hill and Jim Anderson officiating. Burial was in Miner's Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. He was born Oct. 5, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Christopher John MORO and Leonda Louise BAGLEY. He died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother, Leonda BAGLEY; his father, Christopher MORO; two brothers, Brandon Duane and Sheldon Jeffery; his maternal grandparents, Grady and Melinda HAWKINS; his paternal grandparents, Arthur John and Deborah Sue MORO; his maternal great-grandmother, Elizabeth Mae MORO . and Margaret Sue ANDERSON; his great grandfather, James Ray POLLARD; and numerous uncles, aunts and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, John Dorman ANDERSON and Andrea MORO; his maternal great-grandmother, Mary Louise YOUNG; his great-great-grandparents, William LINDSEY, Lillian LINDSEY and Lillian LINDSEY and Lillian ALBERT.

Funeral services for Ken VANN, longtime Sallisaw resident and businessman, are being held at 11 a. m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Brian Zinck and Dale Phelps officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Born April 9, 1938, to Orville H. and Georgia (LEATHERS) VANN in Eldorado. VANN died Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. VANN married Joy CROSS on Nov. 14, 1963, in Fort Smith. He is survived by his wife, Joy, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Brett and Felicia, and Shannon and Cheryl VANN, and Wade and Brandi; one grandson; three granddaughters; four (five) sisters, Sandra, Joan, Betty, Melveda, and Janie; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and friends. VANN was preceded in death by two brothers, Blayne and Wayne VANN.

Funeral services for Rev. Lee "Sonny" CALDWELL, 83, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Gerald Anderson, Braxton Bigot and Herbert Lee officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 6, 1919, in Bluff community, to Sam CALDWELL and Lucy CALDWELL. He died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, in Tahlequah. He married Veda WATERS on July 30, 1940, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Veda CALDWELL of the home; two daughters, Rosa and Kathy; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Pete; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his step-mother, Minnie WALTERS CALDWELL.

Graveside services for Christine J. CAVES, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Copeland Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, with Rev. Norman Ledford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 26, 1933, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Katherine HELM . She died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Leatha, Julie and Connie; three sons, Phillip, Bert and Stephen; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Donald Ray CHRONITSTER, 49, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the the Central Freewill Baptist Church in Central City, Ark., with burial in Mayberry Cemetery in Central City, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Lavaca, Ark. Mr. CHRONISTER was born March 30, 1953, in Charleston, Ark., to Wallace and Pauline CHRONISTER. He died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include his wife Annie of the home; one daughter, Mindy Lynn; three sons, Nathan Ray, Shane and Matthew; his parents; eight grandchildren; one brother, Ricky; three step-children, Carie, Christina and Christal. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Lee CHRONISTER.

Funeral services for Matthew Gene DAVISON, 19, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the Vian Auditorium, with Revs. T.D. Drew, Jean K. Rozell and Dale Cowett officiating. Burial was in Redbird Smith Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 11, 1983, in Tahlequah, to Ronald Gene DAVISON and Debbie (ROLSTON) CATO. He died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Chasity ROSS on July 6, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Chasity DAVISON of the home; one son, Keiston; his mother and step-father, Debbie and George CATO; his father, Ronald DAVISON; four sisters, Rachael, Amy, Jennifer and Shannon; one brother, Stephen; his maternal grandparents, C.E. and June ROLSTON; his paternal grandparents, George and Veda DAVISON; his maternal great-grandmother, Catherine BREWER; and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday for Thelma HAWKINS, 77, who died Dec. 30 at her daughter's home in Oologah. Cremation and interment followed under the direction of Collinsville Funeral Home. Born Dec. 22, 1925, in El Paso, Texas. The service, under the direction of Dr. David Clewell. Mrs. HAWKINS is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Bernadette and Ron; and one son, Billy; two granddaughters; one grandson; and two nephews.

Funeral services for Margaret Ann HOUSE, 60, of Alma, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, in Alma. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; one daughter, Katie; two grandchildren; and three sisters, Sharon, Glenda, and Connie.

Funeral services for Ruth A. KENNEDY, 71, of Pocola, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Pentecostal Lighthouse Church of God in Pocola, with Rev Michael Carraway officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born June 17, 1931, in West Virginia, to Coble BURROUGHS and Maysel (WOODS) BURROUGHS. She died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in Pocola. Mrs. KENNEDY married Albert J. KENNEDY on May 12, 1951, in Pickett, Ark. He preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1999. Survivors include two sons, Richard and Larry Joe KENNEDY; three daughters, Carol, Connie and Mary; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth; and one sister, Lou. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin.

Graveside services for Patsy Ruth McDONALD, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Dr. Lee WOODARD officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born June 18, 1924, in Higgins, to James W. HANNA and Edna Marie (JACOB) HANNA. She died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002, in Vian. She married George McDONALD on March 12, 1960, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include her husband, George of the home; two daughters, Tonia and Margaurite; three sons, Tom, Raymond and Robert P.; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Billie and Ellen; two brothers, Floyd and Ronnie; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Opal PHILPOT, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Larry Don MARLEY officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 23, 1913, in Brushy community, to Marvin Lee PHILPOT and Bartie Elizabeth (BREWER) PHILPOT. She died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Wanese; one grandson; three sisters, sisters, Cleo, Grace and Louise; and three brothers, Norman, Bill and Wesley.

Funeral services for Sim Simon WATTS, 91, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the White Cemetery in Gore, with Rev. Cletis Jones officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born Dec. 13, 1911, in Bear Creek, Ark., to James Ausborn WATTS and Ann Melinda Jane (KING) WATTS. He died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, in Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. He married Helen APPLEGATE in Braggs 66 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Helen WATTS of the home; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Aaron and his wife Nadine, Paul, Jerry and his wife Jennie, and Ralph and his wife Rose; one daughter and son-in-law, Geralynn and her husband Carl; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim; and one half-sister, Tennie May. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Jewel Dean DAVIS and Anna Mae WATTS; one half-sister, Malinda Marvel MANNON; three sisters, Joyce Ann WATTS, Malinda Jane WATTS and Sumler Pearl ROGERS.

Funeral services for John Franklin WHISENHUNT, 51, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 12, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Leroy WHISENHUNT and Wilma Ethel (MONTGOMERY) WHISENHUNT. He died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, in Roland. Mr. WHISENHUNT married Brenda Faye ALLEN on May 23, 1991, in Hot Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Brenda WHISENHUNT of the home; one son, Brian; three daughters, Amber, Jenny and Lavada; three step-sons, Burt, Tommy and Dewayne; two grandchildren; his mother, Wilma WHISENHUNT; one brother, Jerry; one sister, Helen. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Lee Ray WHISENHUNT.

Funeral services for Dorothy CZARNIKOW DENNIS, 82, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, in a local nursing home. Survivors include three daughters, Doris, Shaylon, and Paula; three sons, Billy Joe, Donnie Ray and James A. Jr.; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Francis and Jean; and three brothers, Roy, Bobby and Leon. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. DENNIS.

Memorial services for Frank Jerry DUDLEY Sr., 73, of Hardwick, Vt., formerly of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Northern Vermont Funeral Home in Hardwick, with Rev. Ernest Machia of Hope Community Church in Walden officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Hardwick, under the direction of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service of Hardwick. He was born April 8, 1929, in Websterville, Vt., to George W. and Dora (FOWLER) DUDLEY. He died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in his home. Mr. DUDLEY married Vera M. PROPER JUDKINS on Nov. 3, 2001, in Harwick. Survivors include his wife, Vera DUDLEY of Hardwick; five sons, Terry, Melvin, Frank Jr., Curtis and Jerry; three daughters, Leta, Michelle and Nona; 47 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; five step-daughters, Cheryle, Linda, Donna, Debbie and Patricia; one sister, Lilly; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Iyona TRANER on Feb. 18, 2000.

Funeral services for Diana KAZY, 49, of Plain Dealing, La., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Midland Assembly of God Church in Midland, Ark., with Rev. Jimmy Noland officiating. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery in Midland, under the direction of Bailey Mortuary, Ind. of Plain Dealing. She was born July 26, 1953, in Sallisaw, to John and Flossie CHANDLER ENGLAND. She died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in her home. Survivors include her husband, Rev. Eddie KAZY of Plain Dealing; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Samuel and William and his wife Heather; her mother, Flossie ENGLAND; two brothers, Olen and Dewayne; and two sisters, Glenda and Johnnie. She was preceded in death by her father; and one brother, John ENGLAND Jr.

Graveside services for Raymond Z. LAMPROE, 76, of Uniontown, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Bryant Cemetery near Cedarville, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Nora LAMPROE of the home; two daughters, Lela Faye and Dovie; four sons, Raymond B., Rallin John, Will James and Joe D.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sadie Mae, Dorothy and Susie; six brothers, Luke, Floyd, Bill, Ed, Leonard and Lonnie.

Funeral services for Roma LATTIMORE, 66, of Akins community, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Akins Assembly of God Church with Revs. Vernon Smith and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 8, 1936, in Hoyt, to Wilbert Oliver STRICKLAND and Anna Wilba (CHILDERS) STRICKLAND. She died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in Sallisaw. Mrs. LATTIMORE married Billy Charles LATTIMORE on May 3, 1952, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Charles and Ima Lou, and Gary Don and Paige; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa Ann and Steve, and Connie Lynn and Grant; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; one sister an brother-in-law, Betty and Dr. Ross; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Raymond McMAHAN, 73, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Round Mountain Church west of Vian, with Rev. Tommy Ballard officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born Mar. 20, 1929, in Stigler, to Oscar McMAHAN and Gracie (GAMMELL) McMAHAN. He died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, in Gore. Survivors include two daughters, Renee and Patricia; two sons, Rev. Tom and Marty; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Grace F. (BENTLY) MORGAN , 91, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, with Bro Brant Followell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MORGAN was born Aug. 31, 1911, in Clinton, Ark. She died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Harvey MORGAN of the home; one granddaughter; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Sidney Essa REEVES, 95, of Eureka, Calif., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, with Rev. Phil Talley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Oct. 6, 1907, in Batesville, Ark., to Lonzo Lafatte WALL and Ida Roselie (WALLS) WALL. She died Friday, Jan. 3, 2003, in Eureka. She married Fred Archie REEVES on Sept. 9, 1922, in Revenia, Texas. He preceded her in death on Dec. 9, 1972. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Opel and Raymond; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three daughters, Dorothy Mae REEVES, Alma Bernice REEVES and Sidney Odessa FAULKS.

Memorial services for Gary Wayne RICHARDSON, 54, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the First Christian Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Fleetwood Cemetery at noon, Saturday. He was born Nov. 25, 1948, in Sallisaw, to Lewis RICHARDSON and Zona (McEVER) RICHARDSON. He died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy and Cody; one daughter, Laura; two grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Calla Mae WALTERS, 91, of Grand Prairie, Texas, formerly of Webbers Falls, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born Sept. 17, 1911, in Muskogee, to Forney Lee MARTIN and Dona Frances (EDGE) MARTIN. She died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, in Fort Worth, Texas. She married Elzie WALTERS on June 30, 1932. He preceded her in death on Oct. 4, 1991. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley, Mary and Cathy; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one brother, F.L. "Bud". She was also preceded in death by her parents; and one daughter, Joy WALTERS on Jan. 11, 1997.

Funeral services for Audrey OWENS WINTON, 97, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Bob Winton officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born June 3, 1905, in Cecil, Ark., to William Tarpley OWENS and Mary (EUBANKS) OWENS. She died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, in (a) Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three sons, James G., Robert and Roy Gene; 17 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Norma BARTHEL and Dallas BARMOZE; four brothers, Hobart, Dewey, Lem and Courtney; and five sisters, Molly, Cora, Zula, Ova and Ethel.

Funeral services for Mildred L. YARBROUGH, 88, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Delaware Assembly of God Church in Delaware, Ark., with burial in Louvina Cemetery near Dardanelle, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons, Jay and Tommy; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita; and three brothers, Elton, Alton and Aulton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy YARBROUGH.

Memorial services for Kathleen Virginia CLAYTON, 47, of Spiro, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Triumph Baptist Church in Fort Coffee, with Revs. Jeffrey Simpson and Daniel Clayton pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church of Roland officiating. Burial is in Mount Triumph Cemetery in Fort Coffee, under the direction of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors, Inc. of Muskogee. She was born Aug. 3, 1956, in Pocola, to Walter and Helen (JONES) MASSEY. She died Monday, Jan. 6, 2003, in her home. Survivors include her husband, Samuel CLAYTON of the home; one son, Craig; one daughter, Samarah; six brothers and three sisters-in-law, Epluribus and his wife Kathereen, Clifford, Leevester and his wife Virginia and Sherl and his wife Louise, Verl and Sylvester; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Pearl, Freda and her husband Paul, Lorene, Celia and her husband, Johnny, and Reba; and several other relatives and friends.

Johnny Lee HUDDLESTON, 51, of Roland, died Monday, January 6, 2003, in Pine Bluff, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Dallas Mariah; his father, Claude; his mother, Billie HARBOR ; his step-father, Sonny TEAGUE; four sisters, Elizabeth I., Vickie Ann, Nancy L. and Susan G.; five brothers, Sonny Eugene Jr., Allan Ray, Homer J., Hugh E. and David W. ; 20 cousins and 29 nieces and nephews.

Flossie Juanita NEAL, 90, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Vernon Smith and Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov. 17, 1912, in the Hanson community, to Welborn B. WOODWARD and Anna Lahoma (SUTTON) WOODWARD. She died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Carl Hicks NEAL on Dec. 15, 1935, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1993. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon; two sons and daughters-in-law, J.B. and Dlma, and Bud and Janice; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lea, Lavern and Bettie; three brothers, Owen, Ray and Watie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Susie Mae NEAL; her parents and one grandson, Vincent Dale CHRISTOPHER.

Funeral services for Robert COOKE, 40, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sallisaw, with president Parley Hubler officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 4, 1962, in San Diego, Calif. to Emily BOVEE. He died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Rhonda Rhoana SUTTON on Dec. 2, 2002, in Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda COOKE of the home; five children, Christina, Brenden, Cassandra, Melinda and Jessica; one brother, Ray; one sister, Deborah; and other relatives and friends.

Alta Mae CURTIS, 77, of Shady Point, died Sunday, January 12, 2003, in Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 26, 1925, in Daisy, to Isac and Josie (LOFTON) JACKSON. Cremation was under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. No services are planned at this time. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, John and his wife Cheryl ,and William Cranville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernst; one sister, Willie; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville CURTIS; her parents; one son, Ronnie Lee CURTIS; and one sister, Billie BRADSHAW.

Graveside services for Johnny DOWNS, 28, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Jiles officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 29, 1974, in the Ft. Campbell, Ky., to Kenneth DOWNS and Debbie (KECK) DOWNS. He died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Debbie DOWNS; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lacresha and Jonathan, and Michelle and Ken; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Kenny and Mitzi, and Michael; his maternal grandmother, Wanda JONES; his paternal grandfather, Lucion DOWNS ; four nieces; one nephew; three step-children, Avery, Craig and Audrey; several cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends, including his Fiancee, Connie.

Funeral services for Frank Henry FARMER, 92, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Monte Johnson, Dr. Lee Woodard and Revs. Tommy Treat and Shawn Money officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Dec. 2, 1910, in Hanson to Lee FARMER and Mary (MEEKS) FARMER. He died Friday, Jan. 10, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Emma Jane LEE on Feb. 5, 1944, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Emma of the home; one son, Frankie D.; one daughter, Saundra Lee; two grandchildren; three sisters, Alene, Lillian and Nora Mae; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Sidney FARMER; and two sisters, Maxine FARMER and Leola HOLT.

Lee FORSLUND, 73, of Gans, died Sunday, January 12, 2003, in Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 19, 1929, in Minden, Neb. to Emil Lenus FORSLUND and Pearl (WEBSTER) FORSLUND. Memorial service will be held at a later date and cremains will be buried at Antioch Cemetery in Hatfield, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He married Ruth Louise EWIN on May 28, 1949, in Minden, Neb. She preceded him in death on April 17, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Lois and Tammie; two sons, James and Tim; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley and Darlene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Arlis Robert JONES, 56, of Crawfordville, Fla., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 7, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Arlis Eugene JONES and Pauline G. (GIBSON) JONES. He died Wednesday, January 8, 2003, in Tallahassee, Fla. Survivors include three sons, Craig, Damien, and Jason; his mother, Pauline G. GIBSON JONES; and his father and step-mother, Arlis and Mary Lou JONES; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one sister, Sharon.

Funeral services for Michael V. PRICE, 54, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola, with burial in Old Cache Cemetery in Carterville, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born Dec. 11, 1948, in Cartersville. He died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, in Spiro. Survivors include five sons, Mike, Kevin, Christopher, Cody and Casey; three daughters, Tammy, Lisa and Annette; 12 grandchildren; his mother, Betty Louise POWERS; four brothers, Ray, Garry, Alfred and Marion; two sisters, Karen and Donna; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Myrle McLELLAN SHELTON, 79, of Oklahoma City, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Oklahoma Veterans Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Vonell Smith Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. She was born Aug. 29, 1923, in Pawhuska, to Jack McLELLAN and Myrtle (MARSHELL) McLELLAN. She died Sunday, January 12, 2003, in Oklahoma City. She married Cecil SHELTON on Feb. 15, 1946, in Stillwater. Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Mary, Jim and Sharon, and Bill and Fatima; five grandchildren; and one sister, Hazel. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Daphna JORDAN; and two brothers, Jack and Wayne McLELLAN.

Memorial services for J.L. WILHELM, 67, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. WILHELM was born Nov. 28, 1935, in Charleston, Ark. He died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, in his home. Survivors include three daughters, Barbara, Midge and Gayle; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Goldie.

Funeral services for William "Frank" DORITY, 69, of Muldrow, are beinG held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow. He died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2003, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include three daughters, Sheila, Tanya and Janice; five sons, DeWayne, Randy, Kenny, Albert and Carl; 12 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Minnie.

Funeral services for LaFaye Mildred TREAT, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow, with Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born March 23, 1919, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Thomas Burton SHACKELFORD and Lois (SCOTT) SHACKELFORD. She died Tuesday, January 14, 2003, in Roland. She married James Everett TREAT Sr. on Nov. 5, 1937, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Lacretia and Karen; three sons, James Everett Jr., Rev. Tommy and Gary; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Estelle and Marie; two brothers, Dean and James Richard; one sister-in-law, Elsie; one brother-in-law, Bob; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Charles WELLS, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with David Wells and Elvie Gene Wells officiating. Burial was in the Buffington Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 7, 1930, in Sallisaw, to David William WELLS and Mattie Mae (ALLEN) WELLS. He died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sons, Dempsey, Danny and Derrick; four grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma and Dorothy; one brother, Manual; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. WELLS was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Floyd, Elvie and J.D. WELLS; four sisters, Pearlie JORDAN, Edna MARTIN, Elsie WOFFORD and Oakley Reece MARTIN.

Funeral services for Mary L. CORBIN, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Gary Ulmer officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born March 2, 1915, to John Henry JAMES and Rose Ella (BROOKS) JAMES. She died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley, Robbie, Carol and Evelyn; two sons, Edward and Richard; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby; and several other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Rhonda Marlene POWELL, of Wasola, Mo., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 1, 1963, in Sallisaw, to John E. POWELL and Shirley (WOODY) JENKINS. She died Friday, March 8, 2002, in Springfield, Mo. Survivors include one son Preston; her mother and step-father, Shirley and Rudy JENKINS; one sister, Pamela; four brothers, Larry, Rudy Jr., Robert and Johnny; her maternal grandmother, Maxine WOODY; her paternal grandmother, Maude POWELL; one niece; four nephews; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dewayne RANDOLPH , 50, of Pocola, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Evans & Miller Memorial Chapel in Pocola, with Bro. Steve Hall officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. He was born Aug. 17, 1952, in Sallisaw, to Silas and Byrd (MILLER) RANDOLPH. He died Saturday, January 18, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Margaret RANDOLPH of the home; one daughter, Abby; two sisters, Kathleen and Shirley; one step-daughter, Alisha; one step-son, Johnathan; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services for Patricia A. "Pat" ROTHWELL, 56, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.She died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, in Alma. Survivors include one daughter, Vicki; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Jerry, and Jesse and his wife, Martha; three grandchildren; one sister, Elizabeth; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends, including Terry NEISSL.

Graveside services for Julius "Red" TURNER, 55, of Arkoma, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; two sons, Kevin and John; two sisters, Barbara and Liddie; and four brothers, Jimmy, George and James, and William.

Funeral services for Margurette M. (TODD) WEBB of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Preston Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born to John Albert TODD and Daisy Pearl (RUSSELL) TODD in Sallisaw. She died Sunday, Jan.. 19, 2003, in Fort Smith. She married Leland WEBB in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Oct. 9, 1996. Her parents also preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Katherine and Marcia Dianne ; one grandson; one son-in-law, Calvin A. and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Raymond FROST, 68, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Branch Assembly of God Church in Branch, Ark., with burial in Baxley Cemetery in Paris, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. He died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Anna FROST of the home; two daughters, Rhonda and Darla; one son, Johnny; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Reba and Sue; three brothers, Garland, Doyle and Darvin; two step-daughters, Gail and Bobbie Ann; two step-sons, Raymond and Elmer; 14 step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.

Graveside services for Huey Lee GERMAN, 56, of Dumas, Texas since 1950, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Northlawn Memorial Gardens in Dumas, with lifelong friend Larry Darcy officiating, under the direction of Morrison Funeral Directors of Dumas. He was born Oct. 25, 1946, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann GERMAN of the home; one son, Billy Paul; one daughter, Michele Dawn; and three brothers, George, Jerry and Donald.

Funeral services for Mayodis (IRISH) DICKSON, 97, of Vian, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Christ the King Church in Vian, with Pastor J. Rozell officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov 13, 1905, in Vian, to Luther IRISH and Annie (HENRY) IRISH. She died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce (DICKSON) and her husband J.R. and Clare L.; two sons and one daughter-in-law, William and his wife Naomi and Charles; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Naomi; and one brother, Luther Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry William DICKSON; three sons, Kelly, Leonard and Paul DICKSON; three brothers, Jack, Nathan and Rudolph IRISH; and two sisters, Joanna DICKSON and Zola IRISH.

Funeral services for Allie HARNESS, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Revival Fires Outreach Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Norman Ledford and Harvey Rodgers officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 20, 1910, in Arsula, Ark., to John Samuel BREWER and Vandie Ellen STRANGE BREWER. She died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and her husband Charley; one son, Doyle; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy and Dorothy; one step-daughter, Janice and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husband, Ed SHEPARD and Elmer Lee HARNESS; one daughter, Agnes BARNES; two sons, Gerald SHEPARD and Donald HARNESS; six sisters, Orangy HART, Irene COOK, Johnnie Ruth COLE, Ruby COLE, Violet Rose and Willing McCOLLUM; and two brothers, Elighe and Joy BREWER.

Funeral services for June MARTIN, 73, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Roland, with Revs. Wayne Eufurd and Bill Henry officiating. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born April 3, 1929, in Lee's Creek community, to Roy Carl "Rick" RUSSELL and Mary Edna (MORTON) RUSSELL. She died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, in roland. She married Fred B. MARTIN on Dec. 19, 1947, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Fred of the home; one daughter, Paula; one son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Melissa; three grandsons; four sisters, Bonnnieand Ruby, Ruth and Grace; her twin brother, Carl Jr.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray, Roy and Melvin.

Funeral services for Agnes Willie MOONEYHAM, 90, of Keota, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Lone Elm Free Will Baptist Church in Keota, with Revs. Fred Riddle and Gary Maxwell officiating. Burial was in Keota Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on Jan. 23, 1913, in Fayetteville, Ark. to William Ida Mae (FOUTCH) CARTER. She died Sunday, Jan. 26, 2003, in Stigler. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Laveda and her husband Bill, Ann and her husband Andy, Helen and her husband L.B., and Pat and her husband Gale; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and his wife Francile and Wendell and his wife Polly; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bertha, Cassie and Ida Mae; one brother, Ed; two stepdaughters, Earlene and Wanda and her husband Wayne; and eight step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ervin HARRIS and Earl MOONEYHAM; one granddaughter, Cindy FLOYD; one great-granddaughter, Wendy McCLARY; four sisters; and two brothers.

Funeral services for Bud B. POLLARD Jr., 56, of Sallisaw, were held at the Rocky Point Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Ronnie Ford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 24, 1946, in Rocky Point, to Bud B. POLLARD Sr., and Euna A. (OGDEN) POLLARD. He died Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, in Sallisaw. Mr. POLLARD was a former self-employed truck driver and of the Holiness faith. He married Rae Jean PARRISH on Nov. 7, 1991, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Rae Jean POLLARD of the home;; one daughter, Amber; two sons, Jerry and Buddy Eugene; two sisters, Charlotte and Linda; two brothers, Bill and John; four step-daughters, Stephanie, Kari and Diana and Leigh Ann; one step-son, Les and seven step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn STRAHM and Lorene THOMAS; and three brothers, Harvey, Ed and Doyle NEW.

Graveside services for Thomas A. PRIMM, 53, of Doyline, La., formerly of Van Buren, Ark., is being held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003, in Doyline. Survivors include one daughter, Alena Janet; two sons, Thomas Eldon and Jason Leigh; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis and Sue; and one brother, Ronald Lee.

Graveside services for Margaret Louise STALLINGS, 83, of Madill, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Oakland Cemetery, with Richard Gentry officiating, under the direction of Watts Funeral Home of Madill. She was born March 10, 1919, in Sallisaw, to Samuel and Mariah (SMITH) WILLIAMS. Mrs. STALLINGS died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, in a Madill hospital. Mrs. STALLINGS married Bob STALLINGS on March 10, 1949, in Odessa, Texas. Survivors include one son, Ronald W.; one daughter, Kathryn and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Harlan SWEET, 89, of Alexandria, Minn., were held Monday, at the Fahlun Lutheran Church to rural Nelson with Rev. Marilee BERGERSON officiating. Burial was in Kinkead Cemetery, under the direction of Anderson Funeral home of Alexandria. He was born May 20, 1914, in Lake Louise, Alexandria, to Fred and Myrtle (VICKERMAN) SWEET. He died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Gwendolyn LINDAHL June 20, 1943, in Benson, Minn. She preceded him in death in April of 2001. Survivors include one son, Charles "Wendy".; one daughter, Jayne; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Beatrice, Eunice and Muriel ; one daughter-in-law, Kathy; two nephews; three nieces. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Harold; and one sister, Bernice.

Funeral services for Steven A. SYROCK, 40, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Allison Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Saturday, Jan 25, 2003, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Brenda (RAINWATER) SYROCK of the home; one daughter, Hannah; and one sister, Sherry.

Funeral services for Coy TYNER, 78, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with rev. Garner Garrison officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born March 24, 1924, in Gore, to John W. TYNER Jr. and Dona Myrtle (SITTON) TYNER. Mr. TYNER died Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, in Gore. Mr. TYNER married Dorothy DOTSON on Feb. 3, 1945, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Jim; one son and daughter-in-law, Billy Wayne and Elizabeth; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Waldo; one daughter-in-law, Darlena; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Dale TYNER in 1978.

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