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Funeral services for Deloris J. CASEY, 70, of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Gospel Assembly Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. CASEY was born Jan. 22, 1935, in Tamaroa, Ill. She died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, in Little Rock. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth of the home; one daughter, Sheryl Rose; two sons, Melvin and Kenneth III; six sisters, Helen, LouElla, Judy, Janet, Shirley and Linda; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Nethellee CRENSHAW, 83, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Tom Girty Cemetery in Webbers Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. CRENSHAW was born Jan. 8, 1922, in Gravelly, Ark., to Andrew Jackson and Iclene Catherine (McCORN) QUALLS. She died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, in Gore. Survivors include one son, Wayne; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Flora Mae DOVILLE, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Goddard United Methodist Church in Fort Smith. Burial is in the family plot at Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. DOVILLE was born Feb. 25, 1920, in Pocola, to Amos and Ephie CARTER of Pocola. She died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, in Fort Smith. She married Rodney Marcus DOVILLE in 1942. Survivors include her husband; three children, Julia Kathleen, Phillip Ray and Paula Anne; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings James Garvis CARTER, Mary Kathleen COOK and Robert Gene CARTER.

Funeral services for Juanell Harvell EDWARDS, 63, of Tulsa, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. EDWARDS was born May 30, 1942, in Muldrow, to Horace A. HARVELL and Pearl May (RUCKMAN) HARVELL. She died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, in Tulsa. She married Marshall GILLISPIE in 1986, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband; one son, Clark; one step-son, Mark; one step-daughter, Cindy; five grandchildren; three sisters, Wilma, Ethylee and Charlene; and one brother, Kenneth Dale. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Delmer Bee HARVELL.

Avos A. ROGERS, 83, a native of Sequoyah County and known to most county residents, died Dec. 25, 2005, in Vian. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at the Nazarene Church in Muldrow. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROGERS was born Feb. 8, 1922, in Muldrow to John R. and Courtney (MATTHEWS) ROGERS. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marie "Chick" ROGERS, and his brother, Amos ROGERS. Mr. ROGERS is survived by two daughters, Kathy, Sondra and husband, David; one son, Bill Ed and wife, Mary; 12 gramdchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Louise; and one sister-in-law, Estel. .

Funeral services for James Bernard ROSS, 73, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.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. Mr. ROSS was born July 4, 1932, in Sallisaw, to Alvin James ROSS and Ethel (JILES ROSS. He died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Pauline MARTIN, March 15, 1956, in Vian. She preceded him in death, Nov. 29, 2003, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Debbie and Jimmie Lou and K.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, James Martin and Jenetta; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley; and one brother, Waymon. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother, Wayne ROSS.

Graveside services for Lessie Reed FOOL, 91, of Porum, were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Fields Cemetery in Porum with Revs. Carolyn Wright, Larry Phenneger and Mr. Mike Fool officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FOOL was born Oct. 29, 1914, in Webbers Falls, to James Taylor REED and Eva (ENNIS) REED. She died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, in Muskogee. She married Willie FOOL, March 29, 1932, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Oct. 27, 1990, in Stigler. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley and Carolyn; two sons, Willie, Jr. and Eddie; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Euylas REED and four sisters, Goldie MORRISON, Bonnie McCORD, Daisey EDWARDS and Willie STRONG.

Graveside services for Nina Velma GRIFFIN, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GRIFFIN was born Feb. 17, 1913, in Silsbee, Texas, to Elmer JACKSON and Velma JACKSON. She died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Nina Velma; one son, Frank, Jr. and wife Jaymee; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son and one daughter.

Funeral services for Kathryn Velma JOHNSON, 72, of Muldrow, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Short Baptist Church in Muldrow. Burial will be in Seabolt Cemetery in Short, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. JOHNSON died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include four daughters, Kelly and husband, Michael, and Tasha, Terry, and Jeanne; one son, Wade; one sister, Mary; one brother, Buddy; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly W. JOHNSON, both parents, William H. and Frances N. (REED) HAYNES.

Graveside services for Dorothy Mae Terrell ODER, 77, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Redland Cemetery, southwest of Muldrow with pastor Wayne Hall officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Oder was born Oct. 26, 1928, in Hollis, to Amos TERRELL and Necia (PREWITT) TERRELL. She died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James ODER, Jan. 8, 1945, in New Mexico. He preceded her in death, Jan. 20, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Lloyd, and Joyce and Terry; three sons and daughters-in-law, James I. and Jonnie Mae, and Larry and Judy, Johnny and Sharon and; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty and Ruby; and one brother, Bobby. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Tommy ODER and three brothers, Bill, Charley and Louis TERRELL.

Funeral services for Pauley Wayne POINDEXTER, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Steve Spyres and Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. POINDEXTER was born May 3, 1943, in Sallisaw, to Clinton POINDEXTER and Ethel (HONEYCUTT) POINDEXTER. He died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Mary KYLE, Nov. 23, 1971, in Norman. Survivors include his wife Mary POINDEXTER of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Zora, Paula and Robert, and Ethel; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Paul and Teresa, Clinton and JoLynn and Johnny Wayne; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Evelyn and Effie; and three brothers, Bobby, Billy and Elmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Liddie BRANHAM and Carolyn FLUTE and two brothers, Wadie and Carl POINDEXTER.

Funeral services for Phillip J. SMITH, 64, of Osceola, Iowa, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Bryan Fouts officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. SMITH was born Nov. 28, 1941, in Winterset, Iowa, to Harold Elmo SMITH and Edna Rosanna (POWELL) SMITH. He died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, in Edinburg, Texas. Survivors include one daughter, Sharyl; two sons, Richard and Bryan; five sisters, Judy, Martha, Connie, Cathy and Debra; three brothers, Gailen, Rick and Randy; special companion; and one special aunt, Christina. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Donna Jean SMITH.

Funeral services for Rick VAUGHAN, 58, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Bobby Mason officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. VAUGHAN was born Aug. 10, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Calvin VAUGHAN and Ola Mae (BRASSFIELD) VAUGHAN CODY. He died Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, in Fort Smith. He married Margie Faye SCHUSTER, Aug. 20, 1965, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Margie VAUGHAN of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Bobby; one son and daughter-in-law, Ashley and Daleanna; five grandchildren; mother, Ola Mae VAUGHAN CODY; several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly Michelle VAUGHAN in 1966 and his father.

Funeral services for Sharley BALL WOODY, 60, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Brushy Holiness Church, north of Sallisaw, with Larry Don Marley, Rev. Lee Thornell and Tammy Tatham officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WOODY was born April 27, 1945, in Sallisaw, to Charley BALL and Ruby Irene ANDERSON. She died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Samuel Ray WOODY, Feb. 6, 1965, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Ray; one son, Charley Ray; two sisters, Diane and Judy; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Little John YOUNGPUPPY, 44, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Mallary-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Norman Ledford officiating. Burial is in S. Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. YOUNGPUPPY was born Feb. 1, 1961, in Tahlequah, to John YOUNGPUPPY and Narcie CRITTENDEN. He died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of the home; three daughters, Summer, Tammy and Jennifer; two sons, Littleleaf and Jessie; five sisters, Leona, Joann, Juanita, Geneva and Reba; one brother, Leo; four grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Shawna Lynn and one sister, Ella Mae SNAIL.

Funeral services for Luther "Sonny" COX, 65, of Muskogee, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. COX was born June 1, 1940, in Arkansas, to Leslie and Anna (WILLIS) COX. He died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Patricia KENNEDY COX; three daughters, Victoria, Sonya and Heather; two sons, Robert and James; two brothers, Seba and Calvin; one sister, Carlotta; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Sonny Joe COX.

Funeral services for Charles Manuel DRAKE, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DRAKE was born May 27, 1933, in Sallisaw, to John Manuel DRAKE and Augusta Mae (GANN) DRAKE. He died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Helen Marie PINKERTON Drake, Sept. 4, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Helen DRAKE of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Ronnie, and Charlene and Dale; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Billie and Emma Jean; three brothers, W.P., Vilas and Don; and one sister-in-law, Barbara and her husband, Jim. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Nadine JOHNSON, mother-in-law, and father-in-law, Watie and Kathlean PINKERTON.

Funeral services for Theodonia GAINES, 90, of Vian, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Vian with Rev. T.D. Drew officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GAINES was born Feb. 21, 1915, in Mitch, to Jess DREW and Helen (SMITH) DREW. She died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, in Gore. Survivors include one daughter, Castella; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Jessie and Carl. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Augrel LEE and Rosie HOLMES and two brothers, Willie and Grover DREW, one granddaughter, Connie and her son-in-law, Johnnie MINNIFIELD.

Graveside services for Shirley Joyce GREEN, 74, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GREEN was born June 14, 1931, in Plainfield, Ill., to Oscar FLAGG and Dorothy June (AULD) ADAMS. She died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy; one niece, Shirley; one nephew; three great-nieces; one great-nephew; two great-great-nieces; and five great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael BROZOVICH.

Funeral services for Genevieve "Granny Mac" McGREW-HOLT, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. HOLT was born July 26, 1923, in Fort Smith. She died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Thomas HOLT; five children and their spouses, James and his wife Betty, Jeannie, Alice and her husband Bob, Libbi and her husband Fred, Mac and his wife Carol; three step-sons, Glen, Bobby and Billy; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Bill ROBERTS.

Funeral services for Robert Vernon KEECH, 62, of Ozark, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel with Reda Pool and Rev. Perlie Bowman officiating. Burial is in Belt Cemetery in Ozark, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. KEECH was born Jan. 23, 1943, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John Henry KEECH and Mary Ann KENDRICKS. He died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2006, in Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Karen KEECH of Ozark; two daughters; two sons, Kenny, Michael; two sons; sister, Jean; two brothers, Billy and Terry; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Carlton Dale SPARKMAN, 65, of Stillwater, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Strode Funeral Home Chapel in Stillwater with Dr. Tom Westbrook and Pastor Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial is in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Stillwater, under the direction of Strode Funeral Home of Stillwater. Mr. SPARKMAN was born May 10, 1940, in Gans, to Carlton Cleveland and Mildred Emma (MERRILL) SPARKMAN. He died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2006, in Tulsa. He married Sande (EVANS) GALLIMORE, March 15, 2000, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Sande SPARKMAN of Stillwater; one son, Bo; three daughters, Lori, Melanie and Caroline; two sisters, Linda and Melba Jo; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death his parents.

Graveside services for John Henry WILLIAMS, Sr., 94, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with Rev. U.C. Washington officiating, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. WILLIAMS was born Nov. 11, 1911, in Fort Smith. He died Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include five children, Ida Belle, Charleene, Mary, Leon C. and Marleene; one sister, Alberta; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Angi BILES, 38, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. BILES was born Oct. 8, 1967, in Little Rock, to Euel Dillard BILES and Sandra Karen (EDDY) BILES. She died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Houston. She was married to Mark Anthony WELLS for 22 years. Survivors include her husband, Mark of the home; two sons, Casey and Coty; mother, Sandy BILES; one brother and sister-in-law, Rhett and Sherahlee; one sister, Bobbie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her father, and one sister, Julie WELLS. .

Funeral services for Robert "Beebob" BINGHAM, 57, of Sallisaw, are pending under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BINGHAM was born Oct. 30, 1948, to Merel BINGHAM and Marquerite McALISTER. He died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; one daughter, Balinda and husband Billy; one son, Gary and wife Misty of Sallisaw; two sisters, Majorie and Ethel; one brother, Richard and wife Terry; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Margaret and Georganna.

Funeral services for Normalene BRAKE, 71, of Benton, Kan., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. G.W. Birdsong, Kenton Rowe, Steve Connelly and Leon Farley officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BRAKE was born Aug. 8, 1934, in LaSalle, Colo., to John Loren BERRYMAN and Gladys Ruth (UTTER) BERRYMAN. She died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Wichita, Kan. She married Harlon BRAKE, April 15, 1948, in McKinney, Texas. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Brenda Gail and Rebecca Gayvon; two sons, Harlon Dale and Mark Devon; mother, Gladys BERRYMAN; one brother, Gary Loren ; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother, Duane BERRYMAN and one grandchild Austin CASSITY.

Funeral services for Wilmot Elliott CHAMBERLAIN, 83, of Muldrow, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Eastside Free Will Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Raymond Chronister officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. CHAMBERLAIN was born June 7, 1922, in Spiro, to Joseph and Elizabeth (MANESS) CHAMBERLAIN. He died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2006. . Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou (WAYT) CHAMBERLAIN; two daughters, Angela and Mary Ruth; four sons, Mark, Terry, Wayt and Matthew; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter Shery, his parents and brothers A.M. and Charles.

Funeral services for Esther Alene CLARK, 86, of Decatur, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at the Decatur Assembly of God Church with Pastor Kirk Anderson officiating. Burial was in Decatur Cemetery, under the direction of Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Ark. Mrs. CLARK was born Feb. 21, 1919, in Hanson, to Tandy Lucius RANDOLPH and Lulu Maude (MONROE) RANDOLPH. She died Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, in West Siloam. Survivors include four sons, Ronald L. and wife Mary, David Alan and wife Lydia, Edward L. and wife Ilene,and Danny; five daughters, Paula Sue, Kay Ann and husband Wayne, Linda J. and husband David, Donna G. and husband Tom, Carla J. and husband Michael; 26 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marjorie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Paul CLARK in 1993, three sisters, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Cremation for Hershel Lee HALL, 66, of Muldrow, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HALL was born Sept. 20, 1939, in Teague, Texas, to John H. HALL and Virgie L. (MINER) HALL. He died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law Amanda Kay and Darrell; three grandchildren; two sisters, Joan and Brenda; and one brother, Howard. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John H. HALL, Jr., three sisters, Gloria ROSSER, Tricia PADGETT and Deborah Kay HALL.

Cremation for Ruby Marie KINCAID, 77, of Sallisaw, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KINCAID was born June 7, 1928, in Nicut Community, to Leonard KEEN and Mae (BENGE) KEEN. She died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married John Robert KINCAID, III, June 17, 1970, in Miami. He preceded her in death, Oct. 18, 2004, in Sallisaw Survivors include one son, Harold Wayne; two brothers, Jim and R.G.; and several other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Linda Lou LENSINK, 56, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. LENSINK died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Nannet "Sissy"; one son, Ricki; two sisters, Rosie and Sandra; two brothers, Robert and Jim; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services for Maybelle "Johnnie" MAYES, 87, of Wichita Kansas, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MAYES was born May 18, 1918, in Sequoyah County, to Frank MILLER and Martha (DOBBS) MILLER. She died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Wichita. She married Vernon MAYES who preceded her in death in Wichita. Survivors include two daughters, Verna Jean and Donna Kaye; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruby. She was preceded in death by her husband, and two brothers, Watie and Troy MILLER.

Funeral services for Bobby Gene MISKELL, Sr., 68, of Muldrow, will be held at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Rogers Mountain Music in Muldrow with his family officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MISKELL was born March 26, 1937, in Parma, Mo., to James Eldon MISKELL and Dorothy (OSBOURNE) MISKELL. He died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Anna Marie; five sons, William, James, Bobby, Jr. and Freddy and Michael; one sister, Shirley; one brother, Earnest; 32 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Pauline REED MORROW, 94, of Prairie Grove, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Morrow United Methodist Church with Rev. Lon Hudson officiating. Burial is in the Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Ark., under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home, Inc. of Prairie Grove. Mrs. MORROW was born Dec. 31, 1911, in Odell, Ark., to George Adair and Vera (DAVIS) REED. She died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006, in Prairie Grove. Survivors include one son, Paul; one daughter, Patsy; one sister, Marguerite; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and two special nieces, Vicki Shannon and Joann. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson MORROW, one son, Keith MORROW, one brother Aubrey REED and one sister Garnet YATES.

Mollie C. PAYNE, 88, of Vian, was born Sept. 7, 1917, in Arkansas, to William METCALF and Allie BEAN. She died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Rosa; one son, Dale; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services for Timmy Don SCRIVNER, 40, of Arkoma, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Infant Cemetery in Chismville, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mr. SCRIVNER died Friday, Jan. 6, 2006, in Arkoma. Survivors include one daughter, Shayna RaeLynn; one son, Timmy Don (T.J.), Jr.; parents, Bobby Gene SCRIVNER and Linda Kay WEAVER SCRIVNER; maternal grandmother, Mary Lorene WEAVER TINNY; one sister, Angie; four brothers, Randy Shane, Steven Ray; Joe and Bobby Gene, Jr.

Funeral services for Bernice TOUNZEN, 81, of Muldrow, are being at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. TOUNZEN was born June 23, 1924, in Muldrow, to Emmett FOLSOM and Ollie (OGDON) FOLSOM. She died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Henry McKinley TOUNZEN, April 13, 1943, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, May 5, 1965, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Carolyn and Jerry, and Donna; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nelma and Colleen; one brother, E.W.; and several nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ray FOLSOM.

Funeral services for Mamie Darneal WHITEHEAD, 89, of Spiro, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Spiro First Assembly of God with Rev. Roger Myers officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. WHITEHEAD was born Aug. 25, 1916, in Midland, Ark., to Robert and Lute (DODSON) BATES. She died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, in Spiro. Survivors include three daughters, Linda , Mary and husband Jerry, and Wanda and husband Tom; two sons, Bill and wife Hilda and Bob and wife June; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Frances Kate WHITTAKER, her husband Raymond WHITEHEAD and two brothers, Dan BATES and Bill BATES and her children's father, Hoss DARNEAL.

Funeral services for Nancy Jeannine WILSON, 74, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WILSON was born Nov. 22, 1931, in Oklahoma City, to Nova and Irene BOWLING. She died Jan. 3, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include two daughters, Portia and husband, Jr, and Vickie and husband, Jim; two sisters, Mary and husband, David, Veroqua and husband, Glenn; one sister-in-law, Miriam; brother, N.W. and wife, Judy; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. WILSON, Sr., son, Carl Edward WILSON, Jr., sister, Martha ROGERS and brother, Floyd BOWLING.

Funeral services for Spencer CALHOUN, 79, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Odell Carpenter and Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CALHOUN was born Feb. 8, 1926, in Brent Community, to James Marion CALHOUN and Vera Blanche (SPENCER) CALHOUN. He died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, in Vian. He married Irma Jean VEAL, May 28, 1954, in Big Lake, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Jean CALHOUN of the home; three daughters, Donna, Cindy and Paula; two daughters, Gale and Autumn; one brother, M.S. "Cal"; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by one sister, Page CALHOUN.

Graveside services for Iva Nell DETWILER, 83, of Ruskin, are being held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Round Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DETWILER was born April 4, 1922, in Round Mountain, to William FOREMAN and Eula Bea PERRILL. She died Jan. 7, 2006, in Sun City Center, Fla. She married Frank DETWILER.

Funeral services for Joyce GANN, 53, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, south of Muldrow, with Rev. Raymond Chronister officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. GANN was born Oct. 20, 1952, in Sallisaw, to Lewis Rufus LOWE and Lizzie Mae (DUTY) LOWE. She died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Harlan James GANN, Sr., Oct. 31, 1970, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Harlan GANN, Sr. of the home; one daughter, Kelli Nicole; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harlan , Jr. and Kelly and Travis Bryan and Crystal; four grandchildren; two sisters, Helen and Janie. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Thomas "Bud" LOWE.

Funeral services for Rev. Tommy JORDAN, 65, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Tommy Noel and George David Prewett officiating. Burial was in Redland Cemetery, southwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Rev. Jordan was born May 14, 1940, in Redland Community, to Dillard Buster JORDAN and Jessie Faye (WATTS) JORDAN. He died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, in Muldrow. He married Dorothy Mae WOODWARD, Feb. 1, 1971, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy JORDAN of the home; one daughter, Tammy; one son, Galen; four grandchildren; and one brother, Jerry. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Tommy Dewayne JORDAN and three brothers, Dillard JORDAN, Jr., Bobby and Larry JORDAN.

Funeral services for Roger R. LAIRMORE, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. LAIRMORE died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jessie LAIRMORE of the home; daughters, Rebecca and Shirley; one sister, Martha; three brothers, Milford, Richard and Montie, and; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fay H. and Elsie L. LAIRMORE, brothers, Dale and Gerald LAIRMORE, sister, Rebecca LAIRMORE and grandson, J.D. CUDE.

Funeral services for Mary "Josephine" Rea MILLER, 85, of Quinton, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Palestine Church in Quinton with Revs. John Clawser and John Callaway officiating. Burial is in Palestine Cemetery in Quinton, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home & Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. Miller was born June 2, 1920, in Blocker, to Millis and Mattie (HOPE) REA. She died Friday, Jan. 10, 2006, in McAlester. She married O.F. "Bob" MILLER, April 11, 1938, in Eufaula. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley, Virginia and husband Jerry, and Dorothy and husband Jerry; one son, State Representative Ray and wife Peggy; one sister, Freda; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son-in-law, Jerry BORDEN, her parents and three brothers, Earl REA, W.T. REA and Carl REA.

Graveside services for Bessie Waldrop Mitchell OLIVER, 92, of Rudy, were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mrs. OLIVER died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, in a local hospital. She was the widow of John E. OLIVER. Survivors include one son, William "Bill"; one brother, Claudie; two sisters, Gracie and Fannie; two grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Graveside services for L.C. SNOW, 73, of Fayetteville, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Round Mountain Cemetery in Fayetteville, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. SNOW died Monday, Jan. 9, 2006, in Barling. Survivors include three daughters, Yolanda, Melinda and Andrea; one son, Harlan; three sisters, Maxine, Fay and Donnell; one brother, Kenneth; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and friend, Wilma; He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy James and Dorothy Angeline SNOW and brothers, J.C. SNOW and Billy Doyle SNOW.

Funeral services for Warren L. "W.L." CONLEY, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Oak Ridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Gary Mullen officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Conley was born Dec. 8, 1938, in Tulsa, to Roy Stanley CONLEY and Maude MARTIN. He died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Camelia of the home; three daughters, Dana, Lisa and Vicki; one step-daughter, Callie; one sister, Violet; two brothers, James and his wife JoAnn and Thomas and his wife Smitty; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Richard, Irvin and Charles PAYNE.

Memorial services for Aubrey Lee CZARNIKOW, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Czarnikow Cemetery in the Muldrow and Roland area, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. CZARNIKOW died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, in Arkoma. Survivors include one sister, Wilma; six nephews; two nieces; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patty CZARNIKOW and one sister Vera NOBLES.

Funeral services for Loretta Sue FREEMAN, 60, of Roland, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Dale Gallaher and Freeman Shell officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. FREEMAN was born Feb. 2, 1945, in Richmond, Calif., to Walter JETTON and Learene (PARKS) JETTON THREADGILL. She died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Joe Edward FREEMAN, Feb. 21, 1964, in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, Joe of the home; one daughter, Debra Sue; one son, Walter Don; mother, Learene THREADGILL; one brother, Benton; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services for Charles GARD, 70, of Gans, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Roland with Revs. Marlon Douthit and Doug Adkins officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. GARD was born March 14, 1935, in St. Louis, to Charles Diville GARD and Felma Marie (GOODMAN) GARD. He died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, in Gans. He married Josephine Melba MIER, Oct. 26, 1961, in St. Louis. Survivors include his wife, Jo GARD of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Krestel and Twilia and John; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Jacque, and Shawn and Sherri; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley; two nieces; three nephews; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gene David GARD.

Funeral services for Mildred Faye HOLLOMAN, 74, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Connie Gibson officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HOLLOMAN was born April 19, 1931, in Long Community, to Arvil GREEN and Anna Lucinda (BUFFINGTON) GREEN. She died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, in Muldrow. She married Bob Dean HOLLOMAN, June 30, 1950. Survivors include her husband, Bob of the home; two step-granddaughters and Lorie and Jeff; one step-grandson; six step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Geneva; and one brother, Bill. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Hugo GREEN and her son, Russ HOLLOMAN.

Memorial services for Russell "Russ" HOLLOMAN, 49, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Connie Gibson officiating. Burial of cremains is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HOLLOMAN was born May 25, 1956, in Torrance, Calif., to Bob Dean HOLLOMAN and Mildred Faye (GREEN) HOLLOMAN. He died Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Catherine Aline CALMA, Feb. 14, 1998, in Maui, Hawaii. Survivors include his wife, Cathy HOLLOMAN of the home; two step-daughters, Mary and Jerry, and Lorie and Jeff; one step-son, David and Tisha; father, Bob HOLLOMAN; six step-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Faye HOLLOMAN.

Funeral services for Lottie Mae "Tootie" KILGORE, 60, of Barling, Ark., were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery in Compton, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. KILGORE died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Bill KILGORE of Barling; two sons, Kendall and Jeffrey; one sister, Dot; three brothers, Perry, Joe and Cotton; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Romilda Anne "Mickey" SHACKELFORD, 71, of Oklahoma City, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Midwest City with Rev. Don George officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Cemetery, under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville, Ark. Mrs. SHACKELFORD was born Sept. 23, 1934, in Blanchard, to Rev. Roy and Lola (HAYES) RUST. She died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, Bill SHACKELFORD of the home; one son, Todd and wife Vicki; one daughter, Tonya and husband John; two brothers, Joe, Alfred; one sister, Lenora; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Edward Blue SWON, 85, of Vian, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Vian Freewill Baptist Church with Mr. Richard Nuckolls, Mr. Sam Nuckolls and Mr. Monte Humphrey officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Swon was born Dec. 13, 1920, in Vian, to William "Bill" SWON and Gertrude "Trudy" (STARNES) SWON. He died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, in Vian. He married Ruby Helen ROBINSON, April 20, 1962, in Livingston, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Helen SWON of the home; four daughters, Lou and Wes, Karen and Dan, Carla and Monte, and Neela and Richard; two sons, Larry and Sharon, and Kelly and Tammy; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Edna. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Ethel GOSSETT, Velma THOMPSON and Willie JONES and two brothers, D.K. and Brownie SWON.

Funeral services for Arthur "Charles" TURNER, 67, of Poteau, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Revs. Jim Cook and Robert Stanley officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. TURNER was born Nov. 26, 1938, in Bonanza, Ark. He died Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, June of the home; three sons, Michael, Charles Don and Gary; one daughter, Linda; two grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; one sister and brother-in-law, Starla and Billy; one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Sue; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Woodbry WHITE, 88, of Cedarville, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Cedarville. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. WHITE died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006, in a local nursing home. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Mavis; one son, Herman; one sister, Melba; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie (BENNETT) WHITE, one son, Jimmy WHITE and one sister, Vesta HOOTEN.

Graveside services for Joseph E. WHISETT, 84, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WHISETT was born Sept. 17, 1921, in Sallisaw, to William Foreman WHISETT and Ida Ella (BROWN) WHISETT. He died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, in Sallisaw. He was the grandson of Sallisaw's first mayor, William E. WHISETT. He married Marjorie HOWARD. She preceded him in death, Oct. 3, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela; three sons, William Edward, James Eldon and Michael Wayne; one sister, Lucille India; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Juanita FLIPPO and his second wife, Marjorie (HOWARD) WHISETT, his parents, one son, Donald Ray SATTERFIELD, five sisters, Lillian WHISETT WOODS, Gladys WHISETT WOOD BOETGER, Eva WHISETT STEPHENS DICKSON, Mary Francis WHISETT and June Marie WHISETT STRINGER and five brothers, William Foreman WHISETT, Jr., Woodrow Wayne WHISETT, Tim Kelly WHISETT and Roy Donald WHISETT.

Funeral services for Irene Owen SELLERS, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. SELLERS died Monday, Jan. 19, 2006. She married Virgil SELLERS in 1942. Survivors include daughters, Marna and her husband John, and Lisa; brothers, Stanley and his wife Peggy, Don and his wife Geneva, Dale and his wife Patricia; one sister, Janice; sister-in-law, Marcia; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil SELLERS, parents, T.R. and Biddie OWEN and one brother, Kenneth OWEN.

Funeral services for Daisy Irene "Duck" TETWILER, 76, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Butterfield Assembly of God Church in Van Buren. Cremation will be under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. TETWILER died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth of the home; four sisters, Barbara, Reba, Alta, Lavada and; one brother, George; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for James Addison "Mike" WILLIS, 90, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church, north of Vian, with Rev. Chris Armer and Mr. Bill Willis officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIS was born March 13, 1915, in Park Hill, to Grover Cleveland WILLIS and Pearl (KROUSE) WILLIS. He died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, in Vian. He married Nannie ROBERTSON, Jan. 1, 1939, in Boudenot. She preceded him in death, June 12, 1979, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one step-son, J.C. and Chloe; four sisters, Frances, Mable, Sadie and Leona; six brothers, Bill, John, Aurthur "Sog", Alonzo, Grover "Mugs' and Paul; one grandson; three great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Glenda Sue COUCH.

Graveside services for Leonard BIAS Jr., 75, of Fort Gibson, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Gore City Cemetery with Bishop Frank Barcellos officiating, under the direction of Milisap Funeral Service of Fort Gibson. Mr. BIAS was born June 23, 1930, in Roland, to Leonard BIAS Sr. and Leona (DEAN) BIAS. He died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006. Leonard had two brothers Lee and wife Joldean, and Clyde. Two sisters Lavon and James, and Florence and Frank. His first marriage to Clara Virginia JAMES produced one daughter Hazel; He then married Nettle Dean KIRTLEY and they had three daughters and five sons, Connie and Butch, Danny and Thereas, Jesele and Lori, and Donald and Debbie, Gail and Jeff, and Barbara Kevin, Mike and Loura, Barbara, Tim and Renay. Leonard married Clara Marie OWEN, May 1, 1986, in Amarillo, Texas. In this union of marriage it gave Leonard six sons and three daughters. Larry, Vandiver, and Jimmy and Pam, Jacky, Terry and Donna, and Phil, Patty, Glen, and Tim and Felicia. He was graced with a multitude of children, forty-six grandchildren and seventy-four great-grand-children and a multitude of family and friends who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard BIAS Sr. and Leona Dean BIAS, and one brother Lee BIAS.

Graveside services for William P. BURGESS, 87, of College City, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Arbuckle Cemetery in Arbuckle, Calif. with Rev. Vance Reynolds officiating, under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service of Colusa, Calif. Mr. BURGESS was born March 21, 1918, in Poteau, to William BURGESS and Anna (HUGHES) BURGESS. He died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, in Colusa. Survivors include his wife, Louise BURGESS of 59 years; one daughter, Kathy; two sons, Kenneth and Jim; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Ed; five nieces;one nephew; and numerous other nieces and nephews and relatives. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, Eric BURGESS.

Funeral services for Vanessa "Tessa" FOGG, 40, of Marble City, were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with Rev. John Flute officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery, north of Marble City, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FOGG was born Feb. 4, 1965, in Tahlequah, to Richard FOGG and Sarah FLUTE. She died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include one sister, Joan and husband Rynold; two brothers, Leroy and Rebecca, Rickey Joe and Brenda; mother, Sarah of the home; three nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

Graveside services for Dorothy L. FRAZIER, 75, of Gore, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Lawton with Deacon Dennis Frazier officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. FRAZIER was born April 4, 1930, in Coffeyville, Kan. She died Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, in Gore. She married Wilburn FRAZIER, Sept. 15, 1951, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Wilburn of the home; one son, Mitchell Lynn .; two daughters, Bonnie Jean, Connie Rae; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Clay MORRIS, 58, of Roland, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Redbird Smith Cemetery, north of Vian, with Revs. Frankie Studie and Jack Bush officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Morris was born March 9, 1947, in Vian, to Luther MORRIS and Nancy (LEAF) MORRIS. He died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, in Roland. He married Susan Lavon TEHEE, May 5, 1973, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Susan MORRIS of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald Clayton and Karla, and Brandon Edward and Tammy; one grandchild; one grandchild on the way; four sisters, Norene, Lorene, Sue and Louella; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marie CAREY.

Funeral services for Alfred L. "Bud" OGDON, 81, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Charles Ogdon and James Ogdon officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OGDON was born May 16, 1924, in Muldrow, to Tom OGDON and Ida Mae (DAWS) OGDON. He died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Betty June ECHOLS, April 17, 1963, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Betty OGDON of the home; one step-son, Rick; one step-grandson; two step-granddaughters; two step-great-granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services for John "Bob" ORRISON, 84, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Vian High School Auditorium in Vian with Revs. Jim Murphy and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Oakhill Cemetery in Drumright, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ORRISON was born Dec. 19, 1921, in Greenwood, Ark., to James Robert "Happy" ORRISON and Nora (BREWER) ORRISON. He died Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006, in Fayetteville, Ark. He married Juanita Faye SIMMONS, April 14, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death, Feb. 27, 1982, in Fort Smith. He then married Geneva Croslin DOTSON, Aug. 1, 1987, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Geneva ORRISON of the home; two daughters, Anna Marie and Susan; one son, John Robert; two sisters, Patricia and Nella; two brothers, Chesley and Joe; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, one sister, LaVerne GARBOSKI and two brothers, Jackie and Bill ORRISON.

Memorial services for Robert PLACE, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. PLACE was born May 10, 1942, in Detroit, Mich. He died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Chris of the home; two daughters, Janece and Mary; seven sons, David, Earl, Rickey, Danny, Jerry, Bobby and Johnny; one brother, William; and 14 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Thomas W. PLYMALE, 36, of Bismark, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. Plymale died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Chelsey Rayella; three sons, Coy, Devin and Mohammed; mother, Tyanne and her husband Rickey Dean LEE; father, David and his wife Dawn PLYMALE; two sisters, Kim Ranae and Ashley Tyann; two brothers, Christopher Dean and Jeffrey Dean; two nephews; and one niece. He was preceded in death by his wife Kimberly Jean PLYMALE.

Memorial services for Elizabeth West SPEIDEL, 58, of Chicago, Ill., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SPEIDEL was born Oct. 27, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Norvel C. and Georgia (BURROW) WEST. She died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2006, in Chicago. Survivors include her husband, Richard, of the home; her mother, Georgia WEST; one sister, Norvella and Grover; one brother and wife, Norman and Susan; three nephews and their families; one step-daughter and husband, Rae Ann and Paul; one step-son, Scott and wife Kathleen; three grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Russell J. and his four children; and family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father and her grandparents, Sam and Leona WEST and W.E. and Lizzie BURROW.

Funeral services for Gothie R. YOWELL, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Miss YOWELL was born Nov. 29, 1920, in St. Petersburg, Fla. She died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include special friends.

Funeral services for Harold DAVIS, 69, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Vian, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Westside Church of Christ in Vian with Bro. Tommy Young officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DAVIS was born Sept. 11, 1936, in Blackgum Community, to Thomas Estle DAVIS and Opal (MATTHEWS) DAVIS. He died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2006, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Spencer; one son, Symon Winston; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mona and Glenda; two brothers, Jimmy and Tommy; and ex-wife and mother of his children, Margaret BROWN.

Funeral services for Kathryn M. FORD, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. FORD was born Oct. 8, 1916, in Van Buren, Ark. She died Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two nephews, Dale and Perry.

Funeral services for Leland D. GARNER, 83, of Booneville, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Booneville. Burial is in Ellington Cemetery in Magazine, under the direction of Roller Funeral home of Booneville. Mr. GARNER was born March 12, 1922, in Detroit, Texas. He died Jan. 25, 2006, in Northwest Medical Center of Benton County. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Flossie (CLEVELAND) GARNER; three children, Patsy, Julie, and Ronnie; one sister, Norma; one aunt, Hallie; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his father, Julian GARNER, his mother, Birdie (LONGLEY) GARNER and two brothers, James and Patrick GARNER.

Graveside services for Boyd "B.B" SMALLWOOD, 83, of Muldrow, formerly of Lake Eufaula, are being held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Antioch Cemetery in Stigler, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. SMALLWOOD was born on Feb. 25, 1922 in Gravely, Ark., to James Edgar SMALLWOOD and Willie (JONES) SMALLWOOD. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 24 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dorothy Sory SMALLWOOD; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Carl, and Patty, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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