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Funeral services for Della BARNES, 95, of Hackett, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the First Baptist Church in Hackett, with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery in Midland, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Lavern, Lenora and Betty; one son, Vernon D.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were her grandsons.

Graveside services for Robert William "Bill" CARLTON, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Judy Kay CARLTON of the home; one daughter, Billie; one son, Bobby; two adopted daughters, Kimberly Jo and Tabatha; and one step-daughter, Kimberlee Kay; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for O.J. CHRONISTER, 65, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m., Friday, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Friday, Dec. 23, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela; five sons, Micky, Randall, Kevin, Michael and Darren and 13 grandchildren.

Graveside services for Minnie Ruth Drain CRAWFORD, 64, of Kilmichael, Miss., were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Bunch Cemetery, with Rev. Glenn Hopkins officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 19, 1939, in Bunch, to Jessie DRAIN and Minnie (GOBER) DRAIN. She died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, in Winona, Miss. Survivors include her husband Kenneth Carl CRAWFORD of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Donna Ruth and her husband Walter, Tammy and her husband George, and Tori and her husband Harlis, and Angela and her husband Ken of Turkey; six sons, Charles W.., Eddie Dean, Kenneth Carl Jr., Wyatt Shane , Eric Quiton and Dusty Lee; 30 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Wilma; and two brothers, Jack and Donald. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters.

Lillian DOBBINS, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Monday in Fort Smith. There will be no formal services in Fort Smith. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Urbana, Ohio at a later date. Local arrangements were under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. DOBBINS is survived by two sons, Jimmy and Eddie Joe; two grandchildren; five sisters, Mary Francis, Mable, Billie J., Lois and Ruth Ann; two brothers, Jack and Floyd; and one step-grandson, Jason. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry DOBBINS.

Funeral services for Bula Mae ELLISON, 84, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Van Buren First Assembly of God Church, with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include her husband, Truman; three daughters, Pearl, Mary and Wanda; four sons, Paul, Neal, Robert and Bill; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jean, Jenny and Opal; and two brothers, Dwight and Gary.

Funeral services for Mary Lou FLOYD, 70, of Blackwell. are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at First Baptist Church Worship Center in Ponca City, with Rev. Russell Aday officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery at 4 p.m. northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City. She was born on May 6, 1933, in Ontario, Calif. to John and Ethel JARVIS CHASTAIN. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, in the Blackwell Nursing Home. She married Dale FLOYD on Sept. 6, 1953, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her husband of 50 years Dale FLOYD; two sons, Michael Dale, Mark and Nadine, two grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Annabelle; two brothers, John and Jim; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services for Virgil R. FRITTS, 62, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Blackgum, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 19, 1941, in Cookson, to Marvin Barry FRITTS and Mary Modene (ROBERTSON) FRITTS. He died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, in Vian. He married Patricia Ann "Pat" SUTTERFIELD on Nov. 9, 1970, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Patricia FRITTS of the home; six daughters, Mary Ann, Debra, Suzanne, Tina, Terry and Sherry; two sons, James Barry and Bill; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Frances and Ola Nell; one brother, Louie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Junior JONES and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Helen HATTABAUGH, 66, of Pocola, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church in Alma, Ark., with burial in Gregory Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, George of the home; three daughters, Pam, Robin and Gina; one son, Tommy; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wilma, Margaret and Deborah.

Funeral services for Bud JOHNSON, 73, of Gore, were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church in Gore, with Rev. Tim Perkins officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on Oct. 14, 1930, in Portage, Wis., to George JOHNSON and Alma Ruth (PATE) JOHNSON. He died on Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Gore. He married Rena Odle FINE in 1983 in Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Rena JOHNSON of the home; three children; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Dora Evelyn KNOY, 95, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Jerry Jiles officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 22, 1908, in Sallisaw, to Eugene Adrin COULTER and Ramona BURNETT COULTER. She died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Irene; one son, Richard; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Margie. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John HARTLEY and her second husband, Fred Oscar KNOY.

Graveside services for Irene OLIVER, 91, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 2, 1912, in Cottontown, Ark., to Jess Hutchinson and Bessie Patterson Hutchinson. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married John Calvin OLIVER in Jan. of 1928 in Poteau. He preceded her in death on Sept. 29, 1976. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Estelle and Charles and Opal; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Charles and Margaret, Thomas and Christeen, Johnny and Donald and Sharon; 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jesse.

Graveside services for Elsie Bonnie PETREE, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Tommy Hawkins officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 16, 1920, in Hanson community, to Gilbert Duffie Lee BROOKS and Emmer BROWN BROOKS. She died on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Albert Franklin PETREE on Aug. 12, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1980. Survivors include two daughters, Elaine and Lorraine; three sons, Jerry Paul, Thomas Lee and Gilbert Franklin; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Anna Mae and three brothers, Joe, Charles and Mackie.

Funeral services for Tammy L. PIERCE, 41, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Vian Assembly of God Church, with Revs. Larry Miller and Randy Deshane officiating. She was born on Feb. 28, 1962, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Samuel Marion GILBREATH and Myrtle Mae (THOMASON) GILBREATH. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Charles A. "Chuck" PIERCE on Sept. 3, 1981, in Vian. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Megan and Heather and her husband Luke; two sisters, Linda and Gail ; two brothers, Jack and Jerry; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including her co-workers at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital.

Graveside services for Raymond PRESLEY, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 10, 1924, in Webbers Falls, to William Frank "Bill" PRESLEY and Minnie (SCREWS) PRESLEY. He died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Annabelle, Jo Ann and Freda; two sons, Earnest and Frank; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jay. He was preceded in death by his wife, Octavia Nash PRESLEY on June 30, 1989.

Graveside services for Martha Katherine ROBERDS, 87, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, with Rev. James William Marks officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Nov. 11, 1916, in Weiner, Ark., to Harve Orville WORDEN and Lottie Bell HOLLAND. She died on Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Van Buren. She married Charles A. "Pete" ROBERDS on Aug. 23, 1938, in Michigan City, Ind. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1985. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Martha Vernell "Nell" and James, Dorothy Bell "Dot" and Doris Ann; two sons and daughter-in-law, Charles O. "Chuck" and Dodie and Kenneth Albert "Kenny" and Geneva; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Nelda LaVerne; one brother, Hugh Elwood. She was also preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; one grandson, Duane GREENO and one brother George WORDEN.

Graveside services for Charlie Denson SCALLION, 55, of Richmond, Texas, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Dec. 10, 1948, in Carlisle, Ark. He died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, in Roland. Survivors include three sisters, Dorothy, Scharlene and Lucille, and one brother, Darren.

Funeral services for Laverna "Vernie" SMITH, 74, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2 p.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 Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, in Alma. She married Paul SMITH on June 16, 1951. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Paul SMITH of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Curtis; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Janet, Kenneth "Ricky" and Patricia and Derrick and Polly;10 grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Blanche; one brother, Lowell Richard; several nieces and nephews; and one foster-daughter, Stephanie.

Graveside services for Oma THREADGILL, 93, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include six daughters, Wanda, Louise, Dolly, Betty, Mary and Margaret; two sons, Bill and Joe; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one sister, Elaine; and two brothers, Harvey and Claude. She was preceded in death by her husband W.J. "Buster" THREADGILL, one daughter, Mildred YUSKO and one grandson, Donald MEADORS(?).

Funeral services for Rose "Ellen" TUCK, 71, of Alma, Ark., were held at 9 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. 25, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Vicky; one son, Bobby; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles; one step-daughter, Shirley; 15 step-grandchildren; her step-mother, Minnie COSNLEY. She was preceded in death by her husband, D.T. TUCK; one son, Hubert TUCK and one step-daughter, Juanita TABER.

Graveside services for Charles "Chuck" WEAVER, 46, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born in Manassas, Va., to Lee and Melba WEAVER. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, in the Memphis Veterans Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Survivors include one daughter, Kimberly; one son, Robert; his mother; his step-father, Alvin RAMER; one sister, Linda; three brothers, Russell, Donald and Larry.

Funeral services for Tracy Lynn ADAMS, 42, of Cameron, are being held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Poteau, with Revs. Danny Fisher and Rick Snyder officiating. Burial is in the Knothole Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Aug. 23, 1961, in Poteau, to Bob and Lovaun GOIN. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, in her home. Mrs. ADAMS married Steve ADAMS on May 31, 1980. Survivors include her husband of 23 years Steve ADAMS; two sons, Bobby and Steven; her parents of Poteau; one brother, Larry; one sister, Mona; four nieces; two nephews; three aunts; one great-aunt; one uncle; three great-uncles; several cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Ruby SHELTON.

Funeral services for Charlie V. CHILDERS, 66, of Broken Arrow, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Verdigris Assembly of God Church in Verdigris, with burial in Woodland Memorial Park in Sand Springs, under the direction of Floral Haven Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. He was born on Oct. 4, 1937, to Jim and Dora CHILDERS. He died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003. Mr. CHILDERS was survived by his wife, Rhonda CHILDERS; three daughters, Jeanette and her husband Danny, Charlotte and Michelle and her husband Scott; one son, Philip; eight grandchildren, one brother, John D.; four sisters, Luella, Addie, Zula and Myrna and several other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James Coleman CHILDERS, Elmo CHILDERS and Richard CHILDERS; and one sister, Lenna WHEELER

Funeral services for William "Clay" FELTS, 86, of Tahlequah, were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the First United Methodist Church, with Rev. John Price and Dr. William R. Henry officiating. Burial was in Tahlequah City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah. He was born on March 10, 1917, in Wicks, Ark., to William Oscar FELTS and Nora May (DUNCAN) FELTS. He died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Kay FELTS; three sons, Wayne and his wife April, Doyle and his wife Barbara and Bryce; one daughter-in-law, Linda; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Clyde.

Funeral services for Ola Jean NORVELL, 69, of Tecumseh, are being held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Liberty Baptist Church, with Rev. Bill Matthews and Phil Thompson officiating. Burial is in Resthaven Memorial Park, under the direction of Gaskill Funeral Home of Shawnee. She was born on July 21, 1934, in McKey near Vian, to Henry Harold DOBBS and Bessie Jane (BYNUM) DOBBS. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy; two granddaughters; three brothers, Oren Douglas, Otis and Oliver Winford "Windy"; and four sisters, Orlene Catherine, Oma Pauline, Opal Patsy and Ora Lee . She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Orville Harold and Olen Lee "Red" DOBBS and one sister, Oletha NIHISER.

Funeral services for Douglas Dean SUTTON, 61, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at the Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church north of Muldrow, with Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial was in the Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Nov. 21, 1942, in Muldrow, to Ernest Columbus SUTTON and Dicie RIGGS SUTTON. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Viola Mae MOORE on Sept. 4, 1964, in Mineral Springs. Survivors include his wife, Viola SUTTON of the home; one daughter, Dena; one son, Chad; one grandson; his mother; and one sister, Sharon.

Graveside services for Lucille ATTEBERY, 91, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 6, 1912, in Sallisaw, to Benjamin Sloan and Ollie (DIFFEE) SLOAN. She died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married John ATTEBERY on July 24, 1936, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, John of the home; one niece, Relleen; and one sister, Ruby O. She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Robert SLOAN; two step-sisters, Bonnie and Anna and one step-brother, Bill.

Funeral services for Irene BARNES, 73, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Andy O'Neal and Kenneth Bynum officiating. Burial is in Northview Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on March 13, 1930, in Rock Fence community, to John Marion ASBILL and Bessie Bertha BALDRIDGE. She died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married James Edward BARNES on Jan. 24, 1947, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Bertha and Robert, and Kay and Vernon, and Kimberlan Ann and Terry; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma Marie and Virginia and special friends, Norma and Jr. She was preceded in death by one son, Paul Edward BARNES in 1953; her parents; and three brothers, G.W., Kenneth and J.B. ASBILL.

Funeral services for Robert R. BEAGLEY, 87, of Sallisaw, are being held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 24, 1916, in Mokena, Ill., to Howard Lemuel BEAGLEY and Edna Mae NEWTON BEAGLEY. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie and John; two granddaughters; one sister, Betty; two step-granddaughters, Sandra and Glynda; and five nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his companion, Sancil

Funeral services for Rebecca Ann BYRD, 38, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday, at the Gans Bible Church, with Rev.Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb.23, 1965, in Yellville, Ark., to Willodean MANN SMITH. She married Robert Earl BYRD on June 15, 1981, in Pindall, Ark. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters, Heather Dean, Stephanie and Tiffany Larain; two sons, Jason Earl and Joshua Don; two grandchildren; one sister, Ruth Ann; and two brothers, Jeffrey Don and Charles J.

Funeral services for Florene CROSSLIN, 85, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Bill Sagely officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 29, 1918, in Verden, to John Randolph GARRETT Sr. and Savannah McKINNEY. She died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Van Buren, Ark. She married Joe Ernest CROSSLIN on July 1, 1939, in Gans. He preceded her in death on July 21, 2001. Survivors include two daughters, Flora Jo and Dixie; one son, Joe E. Jr.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Willis W. EDWARDS, 76, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Thelma EDWARDS of the home; one son Jamie Mark; two grandchildren; five sisters, Wanda, Anita, Sally, Alice and Carol Marie; four brothers, Rhuel Dean, Robert G., Dan and Randy; two step-daughters, LaRae and Sharon; one step-son, Gary; seven step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lew W. ENGLISH, 70, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Shawn Money and Charles Phillips officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Aug. 1, 1933, in Muldrow, to Samuel Lee STAMPS and Bessie Mae (BEARCE) STAMPS. She died on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Muldrow. She married Homer ENGLISH on Oct. 9, 1953, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Donna; one son, Billy; five brothers, Fred, Ted, Donald Ray, Herman , and Tommy D.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Thurman, Billy Lee and Leon STAMPS; two sisters, Edna Mae WEAVEL and Lorene ENGLISH; and her parents.

Funeral services for Evelyn JONES, 73, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Matthew Sebo and Pastor Bo Summers officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro.She was born on Aug. 7, 1930, in Waxahachie, Texas, to Hugh Wesley and Beulah Marie (TERRY) SMITH. She died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Pauline and her husband Leroy, Carolyn, Nellie and her husband Tim, and Cindy; four sons and three daughters-in-law, William, Albert Jr. and his wife Kim, Mike and his wife Becky, and Jerry and his wife Amand; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Retha and Rosie; and one niece, Mary. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert Sr.; four brothers; and two sisters.

Memorial services for Samuel McGOVERN, 83, of Sallisaw, was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 8, 1920, in Middlesex, N.J., to Samuel Henry McGOVERN. He died on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice McGOVERN; one daughter, Karen L.; one sister, Kathryn; one sister-in-law, Clarice and Roy; step-brothers and sisters; and other relatives and friends, including longtime friends Mary and Art, Sharon and Orville, and Tom and Barbara. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bea; and one brother, Robert McGOVERN.

Funeral services for Lee J. RHOADS, 82, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Gans Assembly of God Church, with Revs. David Rhoads, Harold McKeehen and Steve Rhoads officiating. Burial was in the Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.He was born on Oct. 11, 1921, in Gans, to Joseph Plummer RHOADS and Mollie Georgia (McDANIEL) RHOADS. He died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in Roland. He married Erdie Marie HENRY on Dec. 10, 1940, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Erdie Marie RHOADS of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lela and Edward, and Patty; four sons and daughters-in-law David and Loretta, Terry and Angelia, Mike and Diane, and Steve and Cindy; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Geneva HYLES, Ruby McDOLE, Jean REITZ and Verda LESLEY; four brothers, John, Willie, Albert and Fred and one son-in-law, Danny SUDMEYER.

Funeral services for Harold Dean SCOTT Sr., 63, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Raymond Chew officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 7, 1940, in Sallisaw, to Warren SCOTT and Thelma Rae WATTS SCOTT. He died on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Robin, Sherry and Patricia; two sons, Harold W. Jr.and Mark; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six sisters, Christine, Katie, Cheryl, Joy, Jane and Ada; three brothers, Bill, Bob and Tom. He was preceded in death by two sons, Warren SCOTT, Paul Anthony SCOTT; his parents; one brother, Carl Ray SCOTT and two sisters, Christine KELLY and Beulah LEE.

Funeral services for Ruth Davis SPECKMAN, 87, of Marble City, are being held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Kory Boster officiating. Burial is in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson at 2 p.m., under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 9, 1916, in Beggs, to James F. HIXON and Tina HOOVR. She died on Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Lena; one brother, Carl; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and one step-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Loyd L. DAVIS and Lorenz SPECKMAN; and three brothers, Wayne, Olen and Ed.

Funeral services for Zachary Lee FRY, 6, of Checotah, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Checotah, with Rev. Jerry Payne officiating. Burial was in Pierce Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. He was born on July 29, 1997, in Muskogee, to Jim FRY Jr. and Janet BROWN. He died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, in Muskogee. Survivors include his mother, Janet BROWN of the home; his father, Jim FRY Jr. and his wife Lanna; his paternal grandmother, Carol FRY and step-grandfather, Brian WYATT; his maternal grandparents, John and Susan BROWN; his paternal great-grandfather, Jack FRY; his great-grandmother, Charlene FLOYD; step-grandparents, Terry ROLLAND and Deborah ROLLAND; step-greatgrandparents, Jeanie JOHNSON and Donald and Norma ROLLAND; step-great-great-grandmother, Leona ROLLAND; aunt and uncle, Shona and Norman, aunt Melisa; and several great uncles and aunts and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jimmy Ray FRY in 1999 and his maternal grandmother Sherry BROWN in November of 1991.

Everett Lee "Mac" McGUIRE, 67, of Oak Harbor, Wash. for 33 years, died Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in his home. He was born on May 20, 1936, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Chester Lee McGUIRE and Juanita (HUGGINS) McGUIRE. A private family graveside service was held at Maple Leaf Cemetery, followed by a memorial service held at New Covenant Fellowship Church at 1 p.m. Thursday, under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel of Oak Harbor. . He married Arvada Letha HOLLISTER on July 29, 1961, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Arvada McGUIRE of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and her husband Alan, and Shannon and her husband Nicolas; five grandchildren; seven brothers, Albert, Jackie, Richard, Tony, Charles, Dickie and Roy; two sisters, Connie and Doris; and 37 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Lahoma Y. CAMPBELL, 54, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Pastor Jean Rozell officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore.She was born on Aug. 13, 1949, in Tahlequah, to Lucy YAHOLA. She died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Fred CAMPBELL of the home; one daughter, Sheila; one son, Clayton; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby; four brothers, Jimmy, J.T., Galen and Ronnie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including Mike.

Maxine Everett "Nikki" CREMERS, 79, of Sacramento, Calif. since 1945, formerly of Sallisaw, died Wednesday, Jan 7, 2004, She was born on Sept 28, 1924, in Sallisaw, to Letha KYLE CASTELLI. A private service is being held, under the direction of George L.Klumpp-Chapel of Flowers, Inc.of Sacramento. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Max CREMERS in 1986; and her mother in 1981.

Memorial services for Margaret Ester HAZEN ELLISON, 80, of Vian, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Aug. 19, 1923, in Tulsa, to Sylvester Philander HAZEN and Ester Christine VonHEESEN. She died on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004. Survivors include two sons, Geroge and Michael; four daughters, Roberta, Mary, Cathy and Carol; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one cousin, Walter; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard White ELLISON; one brother, Sylvester Paul HAZEN; and her parents.

Funeral services for Esther Marie FLOYD, 89, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Akins Baptist Church northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept 14, 1914, in Akins, to Isaac Clifford BARRETT and Mary Ellen MAXWELL. She died Tuesday, Jan 13,2004, in Sallisaw. She married Walter Whit FLOYD on Sept 21,1963, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband of the home; one step-son, Ronald Dale; one step daughter, Carolyn Jeanette; and several nieces,nephews,cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Paul B. HARRIS, 51, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Roland, with Rev. Bill Henry officiating. Burial were in Liberty Cemetery in Liberty community, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born on May 27, 1952, in Manchester, England, to Bernard HARRIS and Sheila J. SCOTT. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Lawanda CAIN on May 23, 1998, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Lawanda HARRIS of the home; five daughters, Shanon, Donna, Karen, Billie and Candis; four sons, Leon, Anthony, Samson and Wyland Jr.; 11 grandchildren; his mother, Sheila HARRIS; three brothers, Stuart, Scott, and David; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Margaret Ora HODGES, 73, of Roland, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, in an area hospital. She was born on Feb. 12, 1930, in Jackson, Miss. Memorial services will be held at a later date, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Margie, Charlotte, Shirleen and Shirley; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Bessie; and one brother, Bruce.

Linda D. JILES, 41, of Spiro, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, in Poteau. No formal services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Tamara, Kayla and Mariah; two sons, Derek and Bryan; her mother, Wanda FEATHERSTON; her father and step-mother, Raymond and Frances JILES; four sisters, Sarah, Brenda, Wanda and Delores; and one brother, Raymond.

Graveside services for Joseph Lewis STRONG Sr., 71, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Araminta of the home; four sons, Tyrone Patrick, Joseph L. Jr., Roger D. and Paul A.; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Pola; and six nephews.

Funeral services for J.C. THOMAS, 80, of Poteau, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Revs. Phil McGehee and Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on July 21, 1923, in Panama, to Claude and Ola THOMAS. He died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, in St. Edward Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Luella THOMAS of the home; two daughters, Lynda and her husband Jimmie, and Sherry; one son, Chris; five grandchildren; one sister, Mausolean and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Rev. Charles Edward JENSON, 92, of Poteau, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Poteau, with Rev. Richard Dickinson officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Eva JENSON of the home; one daughter, Eunice; five sisters, Rose, Elnora, Dorothy, Freda and Betty; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends..

Funeral services for Leila E. "Grannie" LONG, 101, of Ventura, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at the Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Telom Drive, Ventura, with Bro. Bert Dickey officiating. Burial was in Delano, Calif., under the direction of Charles Carroll Funeral Home of Ventura. She was born on April 17, 1902, in Blaine, Ark., to Roland and Ida Rainwater ESKEY. She died on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004. She was survived by one daughter, Cleila; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and 19 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie LONG; one son, James BROWN; one daughter, Elva BUTLER; and one grandson, Ronnie BUTLER.

Funeral services for Dorothy WILLIAMS TOWNS, 75, of Greenleaf State Park, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Norwood-Coffey-Leonard Funeral Chapel in Idabel, with Bro. Don Chaffin officiating. Burial was in Denison Cemetery, under the direction of Norwood-Coffey-Leonard Funeral Home of Idabel. She was born Jan. 25, 1928, in Seminole, to Robert G. and Ellen McKEE CARTER. She died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, in Tulsa. She married Bob WILLIAMS in 1946 in Nashville, Ark. He preceded her in death. She married G.J. "Red" TOWNS in Atlanta, Ga. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Nancy, Joe and Sue, and Steve and Sandy; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; two brothers, Jim CARTER and Kenneth CARTER; and one sister, Betty PIPKIN.

Funeral services for Ernest William WEBB, 75, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 1, 1928, in Brushy community, to Jack WEBB and Blanche PALMER. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Roberta May MURRAY on Jan. 8, 1953, in San Francisco. Survivors include his wife, Roberta WEBB of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lea and Jeff, and Karen and Phil; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Cindi; six grandchildren; five sisters, Reba, Mabel, Audie, Vada and Jessie; and one brother, Olon. He was preceded in death by one son, William Joe WEBB, his parents; two brothers, Tom and Rube WEBB and one sister, Savola PITMAN.

Graveside services for Ella Mae WILLIAMS, 89, of Holdenville, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Whitefield Cemetery, with Rev. Bob Maxwell officiating, under Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 1, 1915, in Whitefield, to Lee STANFIELD and Tina JOHNSON. She died on Jan. 15, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Bill and his wife Betty; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; eight brothers and sisters; and one daughter, Monzell TALKINGTON.

Funeral services for Reba CLABORN AGENT, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Arkoma, with Rev. William A. Cheyne officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 25, 1915, in Gans, to Garlen R. CLABORN and Pearl E. SMITH. She died on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in Fort Smith. She married Woodrow Wilson AGENT on Oct. 5, 1940, in Stilwell. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara; one sister, Polly; two nieces, Debbie and Tracy; and one nephew, Mitch.

Graveside services for Vinita May BURLESON, 90, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 17, 1913, in Sallisaw, to Henry Cleveland GARRETT and Mahayla Elizabeth (FINE) GARRETT. She died on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Randy; one sister, Pauline; one sister-in-law, Louise "Sug"; three nieces, Marilyn, Sandra and Pamela; two nephews, Jerry and Gary and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Thurl and Watie GARRETT.

Funeral services for services for Dorothy M. KEITH, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Jan. 21, 2004, at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Tommy Noel and Bro. David Wells officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 20, 1924, in Sequoyah County, to Matt WELLS and Madie ALLEN. She died on Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Willie D. KEITH on Feb. 18, 1944, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Charles, D.C. and Gary; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Toni Sumpter MARKWARDT, 43, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 24, 1960, in Sallisaw, to Frank SUMPTER and Louise CASEY SUMPTER. She died on Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Crystal L. and Shawn; one son, Rodney James; three grandchildren; her parents; maternal grandmother, Dora P. Casey; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Frank Jr. and Cindy; and Michael; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including her companion, King Bob.

Memorial dedication services for Frank William McCOY, 59, of Palmer, Alaska since 1996, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at his home, under the direction of Valley Funeral Home & Crematory in Wasilla, Alaska. He was born Sept. 12, 1944, in Riverton, Wy., to Cecil and Irene McCOY. He died Jan. 13, 2004, in the Valley Hospital in Palmer. Survivors include two sons, Robert and Joseph; eight grandchildren; his father of Vian; two brothers, Joe and Paul; one sister, Patricia. He was preceded in death by his mother; and two brothers, Robert McCOY and John McCOY.

Graveside services for Howard Lee OLIVER, 77, of Gans, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. David Clewell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 9, 1926, in Midland, Ark., to Roy Euland OLIVER and Ethel DUNCAN OLIVER. He died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, in Fort Smith. He married Barbara Jean EISELE on April 16, 1983, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Barbara OLIVER of the home; one son, Charles Lee; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy and Helen; and one brother, Leroy.

Funeral services for Evelyn BORDEAUX SIMPSON, 79, of Fort Smith,Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She was born Nov. 30, 1924, in Montiallo, Ark. She died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Eland SIMPSON of the home; one daughter, Judy; one son, Ron; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Edna; one brother, Austin.

Funeral services for services for Lynda Dianne SULLIVAN, 48, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Jan. 20, 2004, at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 12, 1955, in Stilwell, to Watie Lavern GOODWIN and Norma Jean SIEGENTHALER. She died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Steve SULLIVAN of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Christy and her husband Jeff; two sons and one daughter-in-law, John and his wife Gwendolyn, and Stephen Jeffrey; two grandchildren; three brothers, David, Daryl and Dale; and her parents of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Edna Juanita MORRISON, 91, of Sallisaw, formerly of Oklahoma City, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sunny Lane Cemetery in Oklahoma City, with Rev. Loma Sullivan officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 29, 1912, in Cheyenne, to Walter D. OGLE and Della (SPEERS) OGLE. She died Jan. 20, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one nephew; four nieces; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul MORRISON in 1971.

Funeral services for Bernice MURPHY, 86, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Vian Baptist Church, with Revs. Jim Murphy and Mike Mills officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 9, 1918, in Vian, to James Calvin ROSS and Mirtie May (JOHNSON) ROSS. She died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sharon; one granddaughter, Kathy and her husband Curtis; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sarah and Nila; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for William "Bill" SMITH, 40, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw, with Rev. Randy Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Buffington Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 20, 1963, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Buddy SMITH and Willie Marie METCALF. He died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother, Willie LACEY and step-father, Paul TOMLIN; Patricia; two step-sons, Steven Ray and Kevin; several cousins, including Virgil.

Funeral services for Rubye Nell SPARKMAN, 94, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Dr. Charles Pack and Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 23, 1909, in Gans, to John L. STIMSON and Eliza (CHILDERS) STIMSON. She died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, in Gans. She married Joe Mitchell SPARKMAN on Nov. 11, 1941, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1997. Survivors include two sisters, Cora Rae and Betty; three nieces, Carolyn, Paula and Judith; and two nephews, Troy Earl and John.

Funeral services for Jean HOOVER, 78, of Nicut, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Born Sept. 18, 1925, in Van Buren, Ark., to John T. HOBBS and Meddie (HAYS) HOBBS, she died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Janie; three sons, Danny, Gary, and Tommy; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty, and Eddie.

Funeral services for R. Jean McEVER, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Garland Hobbs officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 12, 1934 in Sallisaw, to Frank "French" VANN and Beatrice MATTAX VANN. She died on Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Charles Curtis McEVER on July 14, 1951, in Sapulpa. Survivors include her husband, Charles of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Mike and Kelly; one daughter and son-in-law, Robinr and Dr. Craig; five granddaughters; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mary Frances and Willard Nolan, Carolyn, Jackie, Barbara and Jerry; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul Dean and Kathy, Dalton and LaJoyce; one sister-in-law, Hattie Lou; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Charles Stephen and one brother, Robert VANN.

Funeral services for the Rev. Tommy "Tom" MIDDLETON, 84, of Keota., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Church of the Nazarene in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Lowell Churchill Jr., the Rev. Jerry Townley, the Rev. Jim Moore and the Rev. Jim Armstrong officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Born March 21, 1919, in Hartman, Ark., to Jeff L. MIDDLETON and Lela PRITCHARD, he died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, in Keota. He married Margie May PATRICK on Aug. 23, 1939, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 1989 in Sallisaw. He then married Dorotha Mae GOFF on Feb. 9, 1993 in Panama. Survivors include his wife, Dorotha Mae MIDDLETON of the home; three daughters, Linda, Jane and Diana; one son, Danny; two step-sons, Donald Ray and Lee Edward; 16 grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 7 step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Geneva, Lavern and Doris; and two brothers, Dub and G.B. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margie May PATRICK MIDDLETON on Oct. 3, 1989; and two sons, Tommy Lynn MIDDLETON on June 24, 1981, and Lawrence MIDDLETON on Jan. 11, 2001.

Funeral services for Nettie Florence MILLER, 95, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. Miller died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, Virginia, Jeanette and Pete, Jessie, Dr. Jean, Judy and Larry; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Harry and Sue, and Richard; 27 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, one son, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Fred A. ROGERS, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wed. at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Graveside honors were provided by the Oklahoma State Troopers Honor Guard. Born on Jan. 27, 1931, in Sallisaw to Alexander ROGERS and Ova Lena ROGERS, he died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, David and Wayne and DeAnna; three granddaughters; three grandsons; five sisters, Ova, Margie, Katherine, Faye and Bernice; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Albert Wayne SERATT, 50, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness in Sallisaw.He was born on Aug. 30, 1953, in South San Gabriel, Calif., to Albert SERATT and Orvaline Conwell GRAHAM. He married Andrea PALMER SERATT on May 25, 1974, in Chester, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Andrea, of the home; his mother, Orvaline; his father and step-mother, Albert and Arlene SERATT; two sisters, Susan and Shirley; two brothers, Steven and Tim; several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Phillip George TAYLOR, 50, of Alma, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in New Cemetery, in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. Survivors include his wife, Robin Taylor, of the home; four sons, Phillip Allen, Willilam A., Donald G. and Jason R.; and three grandchildren.

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