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Robert Hudson "Bob" MAYO, 89-year-old planter of Monroe County, Ark., died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, at the family home south of Holly Grove, Ark. Born Dec. 5, 1915, in Sallisaw. Born to W.D. and Jesse WHEELER MAYO. Mr. MAYO and Janice BALLOWE DEATON were married in April 1974. They were married 30 years until her death on Dec. 22, 2004. They are survived by their children; Gene Allen and his wife, Joyce, Janet, Dr. John Mooring, Robert Dale and his wife, Joan, William Richard, Walter Pointer, James Wheeler and his wife, Terri, Carol and husband, John, and Marion and his wife, Robbie. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joint funeral services with his wife, Janice, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27 at the Bob Neal & Sons Funeral Home Chapel in Clarendon, Ark. Burial was in the Valley Grove Cemetery near the Mayo home place.

Graveside services for Rocland E. SMITH, 18, of Stigler, were held at 2:30 p.m., Friday at Whitefield Cemetery with the Rev. Ron King officiating, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on Sept. 19, 1986, in Oklahoma City to Roc and Jane (SCOTT) SMITH. He died Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, in Tamaha. Survivors include his mother, Jane MANN; five sisters, Stephanie, Daphne, Bethany, Rockne, and Rocsemane; three brothers-in-laws, Tony , P.J, and Adam.

Funeral services for Darrell TURMAN, 45, of Huntington, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Friday at Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. TURMAN died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in his home. He was a tree trimmer. Survivors include one son, Dwayne TURMAN of San Diego; his mother and step-father, Jeanetta and Ralph INGRAM of Fort Smith; three sisters, Patty McGEHEE of Muldrow, Audra REDDEN of Roland and Cheryl RIDDLE of Durant; three brothers, Wally and Billy INGRAM, both of Fort Smith and Glenn INGRAM of Muldrow; two step-daughters, Mikale INDERLIED of Buffalo, Texas and Samantha THRASHER of Skiatook; five step-sons, John and Aaron NAVE of Fort Smith, Darrell FARLEY and Joe NAVE of Van Buren, Ark. and Jimmy COOK of Clarksville, Ark.

Funeral services for Moody Ray BLAYLOCK, 69, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Muldrow First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Tim Ohls, Don George and Kevin Peterson officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville, Ark. He was born on March 14, 1935, in Muldrow, to Ray and Lucille (SHACKELFORD) BLAYLOCK. He died on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Margaret BLAYLOCK; one son, Marshall; one daughter, Dalana; six grandchildren; and one sister, Kay.

Private interment services for Donald Eugene BLUNIER, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Teresa and Bethany; three sons, Michael, Bruce and Brett; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Mykaela Briana EVANS, an infant, of Keota, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Assembly of God Church in Keota, with the Rev. Charles Kilgore officiating. Burial is in Simon Issac Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on Oct. 12, 2004, in Goldsboro, N.C., to Brandon and Michele EVANS. She died on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005. Survivors include her parents of the home; paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Sally BRIGGS; paternal great-grandparents, Clarence and Florine EVANS; maternal grandparents, Dale and Melvina HOOKER; maternal great-grandmother, Corrine M. BRAMMER; one aunt, Jaime; five uncles, Jason, Daniel, Paul, Doyle and Clint; and several great-uncles; great-aunts, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her aunt, Gwen SNODDY; her grandfather, William Doyle UPCHURCH; great-aunt, Beatrice M. ROY; two cousins, Patricia "Trit" HADLEY and Brian PHAM Sr.

Funeral services for Deborah GRAY, 52, of Quinton, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Wilma Jo Mahan officiating. Burial was held at 2:30 p.m. in Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on June 5, 1952, in Edmond, to Bob RADER and Faye (FERLING) RADER. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in Wilburton Care Center. Survivors include one son, Robert Earl and his wife Carmon; one daughter, Stephine Michaelle and her husband Larry; three grandchildren; her parents; one sister, Brenda and her husband Buck; two nephews.

Funeral services Sharon Jean HOUSTON, 63, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Rev. Kurt Henry officiating. Burial is in Round Mountain Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born on May 7, 1941, in Carmel, Calif., to Eugene RUMMERFIELD and Evon Clay FEARON. She died on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, in Gore. Survivors include one daughter, Shannon; one son, Michael; two granddaughters; her mother; one brother, Gary and his wife Ann; one step-daughter, Cindy; two step-sons, Steven and Douglas; five step-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee HOUSTON in 1989; her father; one daughter, Mitzi DIGGES; and one grandson, Scott O'NEAL.

Graveside services for Helen L. JUST, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. James O'Briant, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 18, 1928, in Paris, Ark., to Jess CROSS and Ollie (CULP) CROSS. She died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Carl JUST on Feb. 14, 1985, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters, Marie, Debra and Terry; one son, Elroy; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Johnny Glen KITCHENS, 74, of Wister, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on May 8, 1930, in LeFlore, to Fred and Beatrice (ABERNATHY) KITCHENS. He died on Friday, Dec. 31, 2004, in Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter, Lori Lea; two sons, Doyle Glenn and Lewis Karl; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Christine; five brothers, Neil, Clyde, Douglas, Kenneth and Carroll; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Florence; his parents; and three brothers, Coleman, Thomas Fred and Dawes.

Funeral services for Hazel Lou MARTIN, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Spradling Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with burial in Barling City Cemetery in Barling, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Bernard MARTIN of the home; two daughters, Geraldine and Susan; three sons, William "Bill", Jonathan David and Jack; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Erma; two brothers, W.T. "Dub" and Bobby Gene.

Funeral services for Marie A. MATLOCK, 93, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow, with the Revs. Carl W. Fugett and Jerry Yarberro officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Jan. 7, 1911, in Branch, Ark., to Robert ETHRIDGE and Mary Ellen (EDWARDS) ETHRIDGE. She died on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, in Roland. She married Orlen MATLOCK on March 7, 1929, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1973, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Virginia, Joyce and Shirley; three sons, Carl, Jimmy and Alton; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Edna. She was also preceded in death by one son, Troy MATLOCK in 1953; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bernice H. MERONEY, 96, of Sallisaw, formerly of Columbus, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Chapel in Columbus, Mont., with burial in Moutainview Cemetery in Columbus, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw and Smith Funeral Home of Columbus. She was born on Jan. 17, 1908, in Prineville, Ore., to Christopher William EHRET and Marie KRUGER EHRET. She died on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Edgar Waldo MERONEY on Nov. 9, 1930, in Pomona, Calif. He preceded her in death in 1975. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn and Beverly and her husband Melvin; one son, Gilbert and his wife Mildred; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Leonard; one nephew; two nieces; several cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Donald MERONEY; one son-in-law, Eugene BARGER; and her parents.

Graveside services for Clyde C. NOEL Sr., 87, of Vian, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Box Cemetery north of Vian, with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on Sept. 20, 1917, in Sequoyah County, to Horace NOEL and Alice (GAYHAGEN) NOEL. He died on Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include two sons, Clyde Jr. and Jerry Carl; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois WRIGHT NOEL in Feb. 2004.

Graveside services Jessie Lee OSBURN, 91, of Moffett, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice and Dossie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus Edward OSBURN.

Funeral services for Ruth Etta PERKINS, 87, of Alma, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Ocker Chapel of Alma, Ark., with burial in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. She was born on March 24, 1917, in Lamar, Ark., to Claude and Emaline (SNOW) OVERBEY. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, in an area nursing home. Survivors include four daughters, Nancy, Susan, Jean and Patsy; two sons, Carl and John; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services for Ethan Jay REEVES, an infant, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 25, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Brent Samuel REEVES and Darrica La Jean BARGER REEVES. He died on Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandmother, Debbie BARGER; maternal great-greatparents, Sue GLADDEN and Janet PARKER, and John WEBSTER; maternal great-great-grandmother, Ruby TAYLOR; paternal grandparents, Carl and Carolyn REEVES; and paternal great-grandparents, Imogene HENDRIX and Marie REEVES.

Funeral services for Eva Mae SMITH, 71, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Willie Pigeon and Frankie Studie officiating. Burial was in Bush Cemetery north of Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 19, 1933, in Marble City, to Sam PIGEON and Easter (BUSH) PIGEON. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in Vian. She married William Lee SMITH on Sept. 9, 1949, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1999. Survivors include six daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Richard, Lila and Jack, Dorotheia and Larry, Geneva and Tommy, Sadie and Don, and Ellen and Dan; one son and daughter-in-law, William David and Summer; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Willie, Robert and Jay. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Dewey, Watie and Sie PIGEON and one great-granddaughter, Sierra HORNBUCKLE.

Funeral services for Jessie Nora WALLS, 91, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 26, 1913, in Sallisaw, to Henry Russell MEADOWS and Addie Mae (McCOMBS) MEADOWS. She died on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, in Tulsa. She married Perry Bradley WALLS on Dec. 26, 1935, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1962. Survivors include one son, Darrell; three daughters, Louise, Doris and Bonita; two sisters, Eva and Eunice; one sister-in-law, Lennie and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Mamie MEADOWS, Eula LOCKHART, Margaret DAVIS, Bonnie MEADOWS, and Winnie RENFRO; and three brothers, W.D. "Debs" MEADOWS, Bill MEADOWS and Curtis MEADOWS.

Funeral services for Brice K. CALLAHAN, 90, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 4, 1914, in Drakes Prairie, to Benjamin Paten CALLAHAN and Sarah Elizabeth (SHOOK) CALLAHAN. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Eutha CALLAHAN on Dec. 5, 1933, in McKey. Survivors include his wife, Eutha CALLAHAN of the home; one daughter, Patsy; one son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Mildred; one sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Joe; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Bonnie and Bill and Wynema; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother-in-law, Coy. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Gladness, Leon, Nettie and Venia and three brothers, Sammy, Roy and Paten.

Funeral services for Connie Williams McGRATH, 60, of Moore, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fresh Start Community Church, 309 N. Eastern Ave. in Moore, with burial in Moore City Cemetery, under the direction of John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, in her home. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marla and her husband Trevor; two grandsons; six sisters; and four brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry McGRATH and two sisters.

Funeral services for Helen Louise PARKER, 100, of Vian, will be held in Ecuador with burial of ashes, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on Oct. 18, 1904, in Saranac Lake, N.Y., to Dr. Herman B. and Helen Caroline PARKER. She died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, in Vian. She is survived by two daughters, Susan and Elsa; two sons, Albert and David ; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and one grandson.

Funeral services for Bobby Dale SCOTT, 73, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Tommy Noel officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 24, 1931, in Sallisaw, to Claude SCOTT Sr. and Okla (WRIGHT) SCOTT. He died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret and Doris Ann; two brothers, Claude Jr. and Danny; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Floyd E. SELF, 50, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He died on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Bertha of the home; one sister, Isabelle; three brothers, Frank, Jerry and Wesley; and several nieces and nephews.

Committal services for Clyde Eugene SMITH, 90, of Westminster Village, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Bartlesville, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City. He was born on Aug. 26, 1914, in Frederick, to Eugene N. SMITH and Minnie (TRAMMEL) SMITH. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005, in his home. Mr. Smith married Luta W. TAYLOR on Oct. 10, 1936, in Guthrie. Survivors include his wife, Luta SMITH of the home; one son, Don and his wife Katherine; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Troy; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lawrence and two sisters, Alma and Leetrice.

Funeral services for Eve Jean ADCOCK, 75, of Mountainburg, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Ocker Memorial Chapel, with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, in her home. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Jean; two sons, William Clayton and Joe Carson; three sisters, Helena Jane, Lucille Irene and Wilma Blanche; two brothers, Charlie Bill and Ralph Carson; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bertie A. ADCOCK; her parents, William Clayton OHM and Lilly Blanche (THACKER) OHM.

Funeral services for Charles B. BRUNK Sr., 62, of Rye Hill, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Faith Baptist church in Jenny Lind, with burial at Old Jenny Lind Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mr. Brunk died on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lois J. BRUNK of the home; four sons, Johnny and Charles Jr., Jimmy and Richard; two daughters, Gina and Chrissey; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, J.C., Donald and Danny; and one sister, Faye.

Sylvia J. GARRISON, 48, of Muldrow, died on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, in Muldrow. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 7, 1956, in Little Rock, Ark., to Sheridan WEIR and Phyllis HILL WEIR. She married Ernest Wayne GARRISON on Sept. 15, 1997, in Mobile, Ala. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Ira and Ian; one brother, Eddie; and several cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rebecca Maxine GRAY, 79, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004 at the Assembly of God Church in Westville, with the Rev. Mike Hayes officiating. Burial was in Westville City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Westville. She was born on Aug. 27, 1925, in Madison, Kan., to Erie HONEYMAN and Mildred (FULLER) HONEYMAN. She died on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in Quail Ridge Nursing Home in West Siloam Springs. . Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and his wife, Wendy, and Joe and his wife, Joy; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Becky and her husband Kelly, Claudia, and Anna Belle and her husband Joe; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Corrine and her husband Bud; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Allen, and Bob and his wife, Deloris. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mildred HARTUNG and Martha NOFFSINGER and husband, Lenord Paul GRAY.

Funeral services for Bertha HAMILTON LYNN, 89, formerly of Little Rock, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lynn Lindsey officiating. Burial was in Pincecrest Cemetery, under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey and Roth Funeral Home of Little Rock. She was born on Aug. 14, 1915, in Hope, Ark., to Albert and Eva HAMILTON. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Larry; one grandson; one great-grandson; two sisters, Ann and Nell ; one sister-in-law, Ruth. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles HAMILTON and one sister, Dorothy WEISENBERGER.

Funeral services for Ruby B. MATHEWS, 82, of Nicut, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Lee's Creek Assembly of God Church, with the Revs. Tommy Treat and Vance Mooney officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 15, 1922, in Short, to Thomas Oliver KNAPP and Georgia Ellen DENNY. She died on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in Nicut. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Betty and her husband Michael, and Sharon and Janice and her husband Johnny; three sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and his wife Ann, Donald and his wife Shirley, and Phillip and his wife Maxine; 21 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul MATHEWS; two brothers, Charles and Troy KNAPP; two sons, Kenneth MATHEWS and David MATHEWS and one infant grandson.

Funeral services for Sophronia Irene QUALLS, 81, of Gore, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cornerstone Tabernacle in Gore with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial is in Tom Girty Cemetery in Webbers Falls under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. Qualls was born on March 17, 1923, in Webbers Falls, to Jim and Cherokee Crapo. She died on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, in Gore. She married Edward Paul QUALLS on Oct. 25, 1942. Survivors include her husband, Edward Paul QUALLS of the home; her children, Jimmie Edward, Kenneth Andrew, Ronald Wayne and Paula Jean; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Florence "Pete" and Ivy. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Edith Gilbert WELLS, 65, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Reminant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with the Revs. Leland Collins and Elder Dwayne Davis officiating. She was born on Sept. 5, 1939, in Colony, to Willard GILBERT and Edna DUNN. She died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, in Vian. She married Jack WELLS in March 1954. Survivors include one daughter, Rosalie; one sister, Norma; one grandson and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; and one brother, Dwayne GILBERT.

Graveside services for Tom BRONSON, 64, Roland, were held at 1 p.m. on Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Morris Boseman officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 11, 1940, in Lucein, to James Albert BRONSON and Grace Mae (STAGGS) BRONSON. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in Roland. Mr. BRONSON married Jannie BETTIS on May 22, 1976, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Jannie BRONSON of the home; two daughters, Teri and Margaret; six sons, Leslie, Jeff and Tony, Thomas, James Allen and Grant; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wanda L., Juanita J. and Bonnie J.; two brothers, James M. and Robert E. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jack BRONSON and one sister, Georgia Lee BRONSON.

Funeral services for Brent Lee FARRAR, 45, of Barling, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with cremation under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born on Jan. 12, 1960, in Fresno, Calif., to Bruce and Joyce FARRAR. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in Rogers, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Pam FARRAR of the home; his children, Hannah, Elijah and Ian; his parents; two sisters, Debbie and Patty; his mother-in-law, Janis; his father-in-law, Jim; paternal grandmother, Jewel FARRAR; his wife's grandparent's, Joe and Betty GRISCO; two nephews; and one niece. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry FARRAR.

Funeral services for Maxine GOINGS, 78, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Garden Grove, Calif., are being held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Celebration Center in Van Buren, with burial in Antioch Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, in her home. Survivors include her husband, Gene GOINGS of the home; three daughters, Joan, Yvonne and Pamela; one son, Arnold; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia; and one brother, Harlan.

Funeral services for Martha Ann REE, 68, of Short, are being held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Seabolt Cemetery near Short, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. REE died on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, in an area hospital. Survivors include her husband, Herman REE of the home; one daughter, Anita; two sons, Wayne and Thomas; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Verna and Faye; one brother, Sam; four step-grandchildren.

Judi Cope REED, 61, of Sallisaw, died on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, in Sallisaw. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on May 19, 1943, in North Island, Calif., to Raymond WAKEFIELD and Naomi (SALAZAR) WAKEFIELD. She married Val Reed on Nov. 10, 1999, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 2002. Survivors include her mother; one sister and brother-in-law, Darlene and David; one brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Corky; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Morgan O. RICHARDS, 95, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Vian Baptist Church in Vian, with the Revs. Dale Ritter, Bobby Smithson and Jimmy Murphy and Mr. Short Richards officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 16, 1909, in Lamar, Ark., to Edgar Hugh RICHARDS and Sarah Olive (MORGAN) RICHARDS. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in Vian. He married Beulah DUNN on July 26, 1933, in Vian. She preceded him in death on Oct. 5, 1971. Survivors include four daughters, Virginia and her husband, Tom, Bobbie and her husband Roy, Betty and her husband Melvin and Mary and her fiance Norman; two sons, Allen and his wife, Joy, and Donald "Short" and his wife, Shirley; 19 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vera and Carrie ; one brother, John; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Hugh RICHARDS and Eddie RICHARDS and one sister, Ruth RYAN.

Graveside services for Jeremy Scott SUTTON, 27, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Blackjack Cemetery north of Muldrow, with Bro. Braxton Bigot, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Oct. 21, 1977, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Pete SUTTON and Lavonne (DODSON) BERNARD. He died on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his mother; his father and step-mother, Pete and Ramona SUTTON; paternal grandmother, Bobbie Ruth SUTTON; one aunt, Barbara; three step-sisters, Cheryl, Terri and Mironda and several uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Iola Eslinger WHITMER, 94, of Camden, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Proctor Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Jerry Berley and Ronald Stringer will officiate the service, under the direction of Proctor Funeral Home. She was born May 9, 1910 in Fort Smith, Ark. She died January 11, 2005 at the Ouachita County Medical Center. Mrs. WHITMER is survived by her son, Clem W. and his wife, Louise; daughter, Dorothy and her husband, Jerry; daughter-in-law, Hazel; sister, Bea and her husband, Harold; nine grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; and eleven great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mastin E. and Nora MINCHER ESLINGER; husband, Clem M. WHITMER; sons, Glen M. WHITMER and Donald A. WHITMER; brothers, John ESLINGER and Paul ESLING; sisters, Anna FERRELL, Marie McGOVERAN, and Irene DANIEL; and great-granddaughter, Jennifer CALLAWAY.

Graveside services for Ray Douglas BAILEY, 45, of Gans, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Fleetwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Thomas Still officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 27, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Harold BAILEY and Virginia LITTLE. He died on Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Morgan and Cheyene; one aunt, Adelene; one sister and brother-in-law, Tink and her husband Scott; one brother and sister-in-law, Jesse and his wife Stephanie; his mother, Virginia MISKA; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, including his fiance, Brenda. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Edna Catherine BAUMGARTNER, 84, of Charleston, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Charleston, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston. Rosary services were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston. She was born on Sept. 1, 1920, in Charleston, to Louis CLASSEN and Kate (ADAMS) CLASSEN. She died on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, in Charleston. Survivors include two daughters, Connie and Kathy; four sons, Dennis, Garry, Jim and Reven; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frances, Loretta. and Angeline; and three brothers, Al, Justin and Tony. She was preceded in death by her husband, John BAUMGARTNER.

Funeral services for Charles Edward BLOUNT, 61, of Adair, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating. Burial was in Peters Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 16, 1943, in Sallisaw, to Eul Charles BLOUNT and Opal Jane (ENGLAND) BLOUNT. He died on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, in Tulsa. He married Janis Ranae YOCHAM in July 1977 in Jasper, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Janis BLOUNT of the home; one daughter, Melissa; one son, Brian; five grandchildren; his mother Opal BLOUNT TUCKER; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John CASCADEN, 50, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the McCoy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian D. Zinck officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 14, 1954, in Stockton, Calif., to Paul CASCADEN and Elizabeth (La BONE) CASCADEN. He died on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Sue SMITH on Dec. 14, 1986, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Sue CASCADEN of the home; four daughters, Brandy,Sherrie, Pauline and Jennifer; two sons, John Paul and Shannon; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Rhonda; two brothers, Ed and Bob. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jessica Lee WANN.

Funeral services for John L. HORNE Jr., 80, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Greg Cox officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Feb. 15, 1924, in McAlester, to John Luther HORNE Sr. and Winnie (MAULDEN) HORNE. He died on Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, in Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Jewell HORNE of the home; his children, Jeanie and Jimmy Don; Sandy and Paul and Dusty and Terry; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Jane HORNE; and one son, John Robert HORNE.

Helen Belle HUNT, 94, died Monday, Jan 17, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Family is visiting with relatives and friends from 6 to 8 pm Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Arrangements were under the direction of Agnet Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb 14, 1910, west of Kerrville, Texas, to Silas Jackson TROTTER and Emma Mae (ACKER) TROTTER. She married Dr Kent Nowel HUNT in San Antonio, N M. He preceded her in death on Nov 11, 1959. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Izabella; one son David Allen; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Erma Louise; one great-niece. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, "B" TROTTER and Percy TROTTER.

Funeral Services for Herman R. KELTON, 89, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ranch Acres Baptist Church in Tulsa, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Stanleys Funeral Service. He was born on Feb. 3, 1916, to Ernest O. KELTON and Sudie E. (CHAPMAN) KELTON. He died Friday, January 14, 2005. Mr. KELTON grew up on a farm in eastern Sequoyah County. He married Hattie RISENHOOVER RANDALL, on January 6, 1940. Survivors include one step-son, James R. and wife Jean; one grandson; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; four sisters, Marie, Ruth, Willene and Wanda; and several nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lola Dean KELTON and at an early age, and Vedith CLIFT; two brothers, Fred KELTON of Miami and Wayne KELTON.

Funeral services for Willard "Duke" MOUNCE, 77, of Wetumka, were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Dustin, with the Revs. Dwight Campbell, Ron Sullivan and Harrell Rodebush officiating. Burial was in Dustin Cemetery, under the direction of Williamson Funeral Home of Wetumka. He was born on Sept. 7, 1927, in Chewey, to George and Susie (CRITTENDEN) MOUNCE. He died on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005. In 1945 he married Janie Leona FIELDS. She preceded him in death in Jan. 1964. He married Louise GONZALES. Mr. MOUNCE married Paula MARTIN in 1986 at the Dustin First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Paula MOUNCE of the home; two sisters, Betsy and Emma; four sons, J.W., Terry, Willard and Michael and his wife Tonya; two daughters, Gloria and Jan; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, John; one daughter-in-law, Wanda and her husband George; one foster daughter, Reena and her husband, James; four foster-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Blue SWAKE and Leo and Donald MOUNCE; two sisters, Melinda BUZZARD and Rosie WILEY; two sons, Alford and W.D. MOUNCE; one daughter, Sherry FLETCHER; one grandson; one great-grandson; and one great-granddaughter.

Donald Gene SULLIVAN, 60, of Sallisaw, died on Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, in Muskogee. A memorial service will be held at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SULLIVAN was born on Nov. 13, 1944, in Dallas, to Willard SULLIVAN and Frances (BARNES) SULLIVAN. Mr. SULLIVAN married Randi (MARBACH) SULLIVAN on Jan. 13, 1992, in Corsicana. Survivors include his wife, Randi SULLIVAN of the home; two daughters, Shelli Camille and Melissa Kay; two sisters, June and June; two grandsons, and one step-daughter, Meagan. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and one sister.

Funeral services for Harvey Delbert WALKER, 82, of Booneville, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Roberts Memorial Chapel in Booneville, with burial in Ware Cemetery near Dublin, Ark., under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. He died on Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, in Booneville. Survivors include his wife, Sharlotte WALKER of the home; three daughters, Ann, Lynn and Darlene; five sons, Richard, David, Herbert, John and Delbert; 34 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three step-daughters, Donna, Frances and Melinda.

Memorial services for Billy "Jack" WALTON, 69, Grove, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Akins Assembly of God Church in Akins, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. He was born on Dec. 19, 1936, in Gans, to Bruce L. and Ruby (MILLER) WALTON. He died on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, in Grove. Survivors include his mother, Ruby WALTON MICKLEY; one brother, Jerry Wayne and his wife Kay; one aunt, Mabel "Johnnie"; two daughters, GuDonna and her husband Ricky, Shelia; two sons, Greg and his wife Jeanetta, and Jeff and his wife Denise; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; two great-nieces; three great-nephews; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; one uncle, Troy MILLER; his grandfather, W.J. WALTON; and step-father, Charley MICKLEY.

Graveside services for Lyle YOUNGBLOOD, 79, of Webbers Falls were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Dec. 9, 1925, in Webbers Falls. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, in his home. Mr. YOUNGBLOOD married Mattie JONES on April 8, 1944, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Mattie YOUNGBLOOD of the home; six children, Christine, Helen, Orville, Merle, Mary, JoAnn McGREW of Gore; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold and Gary; three sisters, Georgia, Dorothy and Genevia.

Funeral services for Kevin "Brice" JOHNSON, 23, of Marble City, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial will be in Peters Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 2, 1981, in Tahlequah, to Mark JOHNSON and Marie BALDRIDGE. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Chloe Rhiannon; his father of Marble City; his mother and step-father, Marie and Aaron CRABTREE; two nephews; one sister, Shanna; one brother, Bud Allen and his wife Kelly; his grandmother, Virginia; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Earl and Fannie JOHNSON and James McINERNEY.

Funeral services for Linda C. MONK, 56, of Hobbs, N.M., were held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Temple Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lavoid Ford officiating. Burial was in Prairie Haven Memorial Park, under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home of Hobbs. She was born on Jan. 3, 1949, in Marble City. She died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, in her home. She married Thomas W. MONK Sr. on Feb. 19, 1973. Survivors include her husband, Thomas M. MONK Sr. of the home; two sons, Johnny and Thomas W.; two daughters, Deb and her husband Charley, and Christie; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her mother, Opal ANDERSON; two brothers, Buddy Junior and his wife Lois, and Troy and his wife Floy; one sister, Shirley. She was preceded in death by her father, Leonard Bud ANDERSON.

Funeral services for John Franklin SIMPSON, 78, of Muldrow, were held at noon on Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating. Burial was in Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 6, 1926, in Stapp, to Albert SIMPSON and Emma (STATEN) SIMPSON. He died on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia and her husband Greg, and Linda and her husband James; 18 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Pat; two daughters-in-law, Jean and Theresa; one aunt, Dovie; four step-daughters, Wanda, Kathy, Niki and Edith; three step-sons, Harold, Ed and his wife Judy, and Greg. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edith "Nan" SIMPSON; and two sons, Charles Lee SIMPSON and Jerry Wayne SIMPSON.

Funeral services for Bertha M. TOON, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Wilma and Martha; three sons, John, Lawrence and Clarence; 26 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred TOON; and one son, Carl.

Funeral services for Martha Jane ALLEN, 72, of Gore, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Rev. Will Hill officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born on Sept. 20, 1932, in Wetumka, to Rufus BUCKLEY and Gussie (COACHMAN) BUCKLEY. She died on Saturday, January 22, 2005 in Muskogee. She married Abe C. ALLEN on April 11, 1954, in Yuma, Ariz. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Marcella and Gail; one son, David; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Timothy ALLEN.

Funeral services for Marie BARNES, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Charles Carry and Rev. Eugene Christenberry officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 24, 1932 in Keota, to William Jennings "Jake" WOOD and Luvena Elizabeth "Betha" CRAWFORD. She died Friday, January 21, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Dale BARNES on Nov. 22, 1993, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one daughter and son in law, Deloras and Bobby; one daughter-in-law, Kim; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her mother, Betha WOOD; two sisters, Nellie Fern and Anna; one brother, Jim; one niece; four nephews; three great-nephews; two step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; one step-daughter and son in law, Melissa and Mike; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; two sons, Jimmy Ray JONES and Russell SINYARD and one grandson, Justin JONES.

Funeral services for Martha Jane BISSELL, 69, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Vian, with the Rev. Vernon Lawrence and Rev. Brad DrowningBear officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born June 17, 1935 in Chicago, Ill., to Donald Burt RUSSELL and Ruth Irene (HOLSENBECK) RUSSELL. She died on Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BISSELL married John BISSELL on Sept. 1, 1956 in Elmhurst, Ill. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Carlean M. and husband Brian Paul, Sarah Kay B. and her husband Rev. Brad; three grandchildren; one sister, Elaine; one brother, John R.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends

Funeral services for Paul Allen CAMPBELL, 52, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Magellan O'Neal officiating. Burial will be in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 6, 1952 in Sallisaw, to Fred CAMPBELL and Ora (WELLS) CAMPBELL. He died on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005 in Roland. He married Denise LaDawn MATHEWS on Jan. 31, 2004 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Dawn CAMPBELL of the home; one daughter, Tracy; one step-daughter, Hali; one step-son: Teddy; two sisters, Mildred and Wanda; three brothers, Ford, Freddy and Jimmy. He was preceded in death by one sister, Phyllis STOTTS and one brother, James CAMPBELL.

Funeral services for Leonard DAVIS, 85, of Stigler, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Unity Baptist Church in Keota, with the Revs. Gary Maxwell and Willie Howard officiating. Burial will be in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on April 26, 1919, in Bokoshe, to Charley and Haley (SUMNER) DAVIS. He died on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Mildred DAVIS of the home; four daughters, Pam and her husband Glen, Elwanda and her husband Skip, Peggy Ann and Jim, and Patty Marie; two sons, Charley and his wife Kathy, and Ted and his wife Glenda; 19 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jerry; four brothers, Mark, Luke, Rosco and Sumner DAVIS; and two sisters, Janie BARNES and Annie DAVIS.

Funeral services for David Clark FULLER, 58, of Tulsa, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Gore United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Mark Howard, Ray Wallace and Terry Ewing officiating. Burial was in Caney Cemetery near Tahlequah, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on July 2, 1946 in Stilwell, to Clarence Arthur FULLER and Dorothy Elizabeth (BIGGS) FULLER. He died on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005 in Gore. Mr. FULLER married his first wife, Nancy Jeannine Weir FULLER on March 18, 1967, in Beggs. She preceded him in death on June 16, 2002. He married his second wife, Marion Elizabeth STEITZ BLEVINS on Oct. 15, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Marion FULLER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Jeannine and Michael; two sons and daughters-in-law, David Loren and Mary Katherine, and Justin Arthur and Nicole Claris; eight grandchildren; his father, Clarence FULLER, four sisters, Janice, Verna, Frankie and Phyllis, one brother: Lewis; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Aaron and Rachel.

Funeral services for Lonnie Floyd HUNTER, 81, of Alma will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites. He died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005 in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Dewilla HUNTER of the home; two daughters, Joette and Brenda; one son, David; eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren; one God child, Casey Lynn; three sisters, Mildred, Sue and Alivern; two brothers, Leonard and Alvin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Plummer and Bessie HUNTER; two brothers, Harvey and Earl HUNTER; and one step-son Billy HUNTER.

Funeral services for Alfred "Bud" JONES, 58, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, with burial in Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He died on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include his wife, Doris PUCKETT JONES of the home; two sons, Coy and Scott; two grandsons; one granddaughter; and two sisters, Rose and Mary.

Funeral services for E.J. LEWIS, 90, of Muldrow, were held 10 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God Church Muldrow , with the Rev. 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 on March 7, 1914, in Muldrow, to Fount LEWIS and Lou Vennie (LEE) LEWIS. He died on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005 Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lillie Mae RYAN in Nov. 1937 in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death on Oct. 17, 1993. Survivors include two daughters, Betty and Mary; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby; and two brothers, Fred and Tom. He was also preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services for Darla Rachelle McGREW-MORRIS, 45, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Ocker Memorial Chapel, with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died on Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Ashley; three sons, Jason, Travis and Steven; four grandchildren; her father and step-mother, Robert and Janis McGREW; maternal grandmother, Corene WINSETT; two sisters, Monica and Kendra. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jane PEARSON.

Graveside services for Velma RAGSDALE, 93, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, in Gore Nursing Center. Survivors include six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis "Bill" RAGSDALE; one daughter, Naomi WEATHERTON; one son, John Robert RAGSDALE; her parents, John and Sarah COOPER; and five sisters, Ann HURST, Winnie GILLESPIE, Lois DAVIDSON, Ines RAMEY and Edna GRIMES.

Funeral services for Larry Dean RINGGOLD, 42, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gans Assembly of God Church, with the Revs. Sidney Ree and Harold McKeehen officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 17, 1962 in Fort Smith, Ark. to Larry Del RINGGOLD and Helen Louise SHAMBLIN. He died on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005 Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Tiffany; one son, Kolton Dean; one granddaughter; his father and step-mother, Larry and Bonnie RINGGOLD; his mother and step-father, Louise and Butch MITCHELL; maternal grandmother, Geneva HURST; paternal grandmother, Bernice RAU; two sisters, Carolyn and her husband Joey, and Michelle; three brothers, Jimmy Del, Justin Todd and Ernie Brad; three nieces; two nephews and special friend, Denette.

Funeral services for Nina RUESTOW, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at noon Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son, John; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Modene and Herma and Emma Lou.

Mary Jane WALDON SMITH died on Jan. 22, 2005 at her home in Horseshoe Bend Ark. She was born July 15,1934, in Paw Paw Bottoms to Claud Van WALDON and Eunice Mildred SHACKELFORD. Survivors include three daughters, Janie, Peggy and Terry; three sons, David, Brian and Darren; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jr., Garland and John; one sister, Jeanice. She was proceeded in death by her mother; her father; her brothers, Marion "Pete" SHACKELFORD, Jack Lee WALDON, Steven Henry WALDON; and one great-grandson, William COLLINS.

Funeral services for Jessica Lynn VAUGHAN, 21, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Roland Church of Christ, with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Thomas HARDBARGER; her mother and step-father, Sandi and Carl PIERSANT; her father, James Robert VAUGHAN; one sister, Megan; one brother, Joshua; maternal grandparents, Donnie and Jackie WOODARD and Ruby and Carl PIERSANT; aunts and uncles, Kathy and Jimmy, Kelly and Chad, Gary and Pat, Bridget and Glen and Timothy; Vicki and her step-grandmother, Mary MAGON.

Graveside services for Mildred L. "Millie" BREWTON, 62, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born on June 3, 1942, in Muldrow. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, in the nursing home. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth BREWTON of the home; one daughter, Julie; one grandson; three sisters, Augusta, Katherine and Judy; one brother, Leonard; one step-son, Dana.

Funeral services for John Kenneth CRAWLER, 60, of Marble City, were held 2 p.m. Friday at the House of Praise Church in Marble City, with the Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating. Burial was in Barber Cemetery in Barber, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 14, 1944 in Claremore, to Galelia (CRAWLER) BELL. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005 in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Sue Ella (PETTIT) CRAWLER of the home; two daughters, Karen Lynn and Marilyn Sue; two sons, David and his wife, Angela and Kenny Dale; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Helen and Lisa; and one brother, Joe. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Tommy, Coky, Stephen and Jerry BELL.

Funeral services for Fay PASSMORE, 82, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Patsy and Irene; two sons, James and Jabe; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas PASSMORE.

Graveside services for Reggie RHODES, 47, of Moses Lake, Wash., formerly of Sallisaw are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Maple Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 5, 1957 in Sallisaw, to Harold Edgar RHODES and Hazel (PENDERGRASS) RHODES. He died on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 in Moses Lake. Survivors include one son, Levi; his mother, Hazel RHODES CLOUGH; two grandchildren; four brothers, Joe, Tom, Mark and Mike; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ruby Mae JAMISON SMITH, 66, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leon Farley officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 5, 1938, in Badger Lee Community to Logan "Hobe" Benjamin Franklin JAMISON and Florence Lenola JAMISON. She died on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Harvey LeRoy SMITH on July 31, 1955, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death on Oct. 31, 2003. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Debra Kay and Kenneth, Linda Sue and John, and Polly Ann and Jeff; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Roger Carl and Anita, and Conley LeRoy, Ricky Allen and Jimmy Clayton SMITH, all of Sallisaw; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters, Margaret, Rachel, Pat, Colleen and Mary; three brothers, Amos, Bob and Jack; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends Mrs. SMITH was also preceded in death by one grandson, Ricky SMITH.

Funeral services for Christina MOORING SPRINGS, 41, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died on Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Heather and Chantele; five sons, Matthew, Joshua, Jacob, Michael and Daniel; two grandchildren; her parents, Eddie and Monique REPKING; five sisters, Laura, Kelly, Ashley, Renne and Britnany; one brother, Stephen.

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