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Memorial for Inez BARNARD, 91, of Champaign, Ill., are being held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. BARNARD died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, in a local nursing home.Survivors include two daughters, Alberta and Cathy; one son, Bob; three sisters, Luvene, Charlene, and Peggy; brother, J.W.; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Katherine BIGGS, 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Fort Smith. Burial is in the Vian Garden of Memories, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. BIGGS was born Oct. 2, 1926, in Kerrville, Texas. She died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy; one son, Kenny; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley BIGGS.

Graveside services for James "Hunkie" CRUTCHFIELD, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Green officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CRUTCHFIELD was born March 23, 1941, in Sallisaw, to William Robert "Bill" CRUTCHFIELD and Georgia (FROST) CRUTCHFIELD. He died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Dee; one son, Ray; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Saundra; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Billie CRUTCHFIELD.

Graveside services for Anthony James HALL, an infant, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born Dec. 19, 2007, to Shelbee BOHANNON and John HALL. He died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, in Tulsa. Survivors include his parents, Shelbee BOHANNAN and John HALL; grandparents, Michelle BEARDEN, William BOHANNAN and Thelma HALL; and great-granparents, Wayne and Pearl BOHANNAN, David and Vickey FRANKLIN.

Funeral services for Cheryl Ann HARP, 51, of Whitefield, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Miracle Church of Kinta. Burial was in the San Bois Cemetery, in Kinta, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. HARP was born Sept. 11, 1956, in Fort Smith. She died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, William HARP of the home; three daughters, Elizabeth, Gayla, and Paula; two sons, Joe and Kevin; two sisters, Betty and Diane; two brothers, Harvey and Roy; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Danny Dale KLING, 70, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Braxton Bigot officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. KLING was born April 19, 1937, in Fort Smith, Ark., to James Charlie KLING and Stella May (CROWDER) KLING. He died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007, in Fort Smith. He married Betty Ann BIVENS, Sept. 26, 1959, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of the home; three daughters, Lisa and her husband, David, Teresa and her husband, Scott, and Cindy and her husband, Farrell; one son, Danny, Jr.; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Billie Jean; and one brother, Ray V.. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Rosary for Rosemary MEYERS, 57, of Fort Smith, Ark., was said at 7 p.m., Sunday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mass was held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. MEYERS died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Pat MEYERS of Fort Smith; one son, Ryan; one step-daughter, Patti and her husband, Bill; one sister, Fran and her husband, Randy; one brother, Paul and his wife, Linda; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hazel Hubler WARREN, 67, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Brooks Cawhorn Gymnasium in Gore. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WARREN was born May 21, 1940, in Gum Springs, to Peter Penrose HUBLER, Sr. and Ella Josephine (POWELL) HUBLER. She died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Lewis; two sons, Bob and his fiance, Nada, and Josh and Lalia; two daughters, Cheryl and Beverly and Brooks; 12 grandchildren;; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Anna Mae, Josie, Mary, and Frances; six brothers, Penrose, Doug, Lynn, Frank, Parley and John. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, George HUBLER, and one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth LOWE.

Funeral services for Claudine PARRIS BOX, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with Phil Smith officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. BOX died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one sister, Lucille; two brothers, William "Bill" and Ray H.; and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mose Oliver PARRIS and Prude (HOWELL) PARRIS, one sister, Inez PARRIS PATTERSON, one brother, Claude PARRIS and her husband, H.F. "Red" BOX and step-daughter, Ruby Sue GANN.

Graveside services for Bonnie Pauline CLICK, 89, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Gans Cemetery with Rev. Bob Winton officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CLICK was born April 22, 1918, in Gans, to George SAMUELS and Carrie (CARTER) SAMUELS. She died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Jean Ann and her husband, Doye, Linda and her husband, Lonnie, and Barbara and her husband, Jim; two sons, Billy and Jimmy and his wife, Jan; one sister, Helen; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Elbert "E.V." CLICK.

Funeral services for Heather Lynn FROST, 21, of Fort Gibson, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Ronnie Mayfield officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 7, 1986, in Fort Ord, Calif., to Leon Ray FROST and Roberta Lynn (GREENE) FROST. She died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Arkoma. Survivors include one daughter, Heaven Leigh; two sisters, Sabrina and Amanda; one brother, Sheridan; parents, Leon FROST and Roberta GREENE; and grandparents, Gloria SANDERS, Al FARMER, and George JONES and Ula GREENE. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Helen JONES and Carl FROST.

Funeral services for John Coleman HARRIS, 88, of Charleston, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cornestone Free Will Baptist Church in Bloomer, Ark. Burial was in Morris Cemetery, in Bloomer, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home of Charleston. Mr. HARRIS was born March 12, 1919, in Ursula, Ark. He died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. Survivors include his wife, Audra of the home; one daughter, Nancy; two step-daughters, Linda and Wilma; one step-son, Roger; two grandchildren, including Lacey Anne; eight step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 14 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Allie LaVerne Meredith HARRIS.

Funeral services for Alex C. HENSON, 85, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Neal Prock officiating. Burial is in Drake Stand Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HENSON was born Aug. 6, 1922, in Corbin, Ken., to Alex Curtis HENSON, Jr. and Audi (EARLS) HENSON. He died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Denver, Colo. He married Colleen SHERRILL, Dec. 18, 1993, in Corbin, Ken. Survivors include his wife, Colleen of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Judyth, Patricia and Jacky, Sandra and Kenny, and Barbara and Roy; two step-daughters, Colleen and Kim; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dwayne and Debora, and Dale and Kay; three step-sons, Scott, Stacy and James; one brother, Tom; 17 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Johnny Willis LYONS, 44, of Pocola, are being held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Union Baptist Church in Pocola. Burial is in Laird Cemetery, in Pocola, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. LYONS was born Sept. 14, 1963, in Fort Smith, to Jimmy Wesley LYONS and Lillie Mae (MASSEY) LYONS. He died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Sheila LYONS; daughter, Sgt. Sheena; son, Jermaine; sisters, Paula, Florence, Georgia , Bertha and Jean; brothers, James, Charles, Julius, Gaariel and Allen.

Funeral services for Frances Charlene TURNER, 66, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sunnyside Assembly of God in Van Buren. Burial is in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. TURNER died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Roy TURNER of the home; one daughter, Brenda and her husband, James; two step-daughters, Karon and Kristi; four step-sons, Ricky, Mark, Bill and Eddie; four sisters, Melba, Doris, Alta and Barbara; two brothers, Gary and Richard; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by by one grandson, Cody Brandon PIERCE.

Graveside services for Carrie Marie BRIDGES, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the National Cemetery in Fort Gibson with Dennis Garner and Mark Arrington officiating, under the direction of Bradley Family Funeral Service of Muskogee. Mrs. BRIDGES was born March 23, 1923, in Tulsa County, to Sherman and Viola (SHELTON) WELLS. She died Jan. 7, 2008. Survivors include one brother, J. B.; nine children; 22 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 36 years, James W. "Buster" BRIDGES, her brothers, Ben WELLS and Sherman WELLS and her granddaughter, Linzie WELLS.

Graveside services for Dorothie May COX, 74, of Brent, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Brent cemetery, south of Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COX was born July 24, 1933, in Holly Grove, Ark., to James Clyde CRISEL and Cloey (MORROW) CRISEL. She died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Cherry COX, Nov. 4, 1949, in Holly Grove. Survivors include her husband, Cherry, of the home; two daughters, Beverly Kay and Debora Nadean; five sons, Donnie Ray, James Earl, Danny Nicholas, Billy Jack and Mark Anthony; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four sisters and five brothers. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Jesse James GANN, 81, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday Jan. 5 at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Chaplain Jonathan Hamby officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. GANN was born Jan. 18, 1926, in Sallisaw, to Leo Bennett GANN and Maude Belle (SCOTT) GANN. He died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Muldrow. He married Jennie Ruth STIMSON, Jan. 14, 1945, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Jennie of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and William; six sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Judy, David and Leona, Harlan and Rhonda, Vic and Juanell, Randy, and Danny and Cynthia; four sisters, Lorene, Janniece, Paulene and Willis; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy GANN, parents, three sisters, Cora GANN, Ora MELTON and Flora VAUGHAN, and one brother, Floyd GANN.

Funeral services for Harry L. HEAPE, 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Robert Polvado and Kenneth Mayo officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HEAPE was born July 11, 1921, in Nowata, to Rollie L. HEAPE and Nettie (HIBBARD) HEAPE. He died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Opal Beulah, July 25, 1942, in Nowata. Survivors include his wife, Opal of the home; two daughters, Phyllis Jo and Kathy Jolene; two sons, Larry Gene, and Michael Leon; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Ima Jean; one brother, Herbert Paul; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral services for Elberta Mae LONDON JOHNSTON, 96, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lee Creek Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Rev. Sheila Jones officiating. Burial is in the Seabolt Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. JOHNSTON was born June 11, 1911, in Ole Remy, to Tine LONDON and Gertrude (RIDDLE) LONDON. She died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce; three sons, Gene, Jeral, and Jerry; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel CLAPHAN, two sisters, Barbara BENGE and Trudy TABOR and one brother, Arthur LONDON.

Joe Denny McVEY, 65, of Muldrow, died on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Muldrow. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McVEY was born June 2, 1942, in Downey, Calif., to Ira Denny McVEY and Lucile SIMPSON. He died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include two sons, Chris and Kevin David; two brothers, Wayne and Stanley; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Miss Jo Anne RICHARDSON, 51, of Sapulpa, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Johnny Watkins officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Miss RICHARDSON was born May 24, 1956, in Sallisaw, to Henry RICHARDSON and Inez (CAGLE) RICHARDSON. She died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, in Sapulpa. Survivors include one sister, June; one aunt, Mildred; and several other relatives including her cousins, Zelma, Janice and Mike. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Wilburn David ROGERS, 84, of Roland, are being held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Agent Funeral Home in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROGERS was born Nov. 10, 1923, in Roosevelt, to Henry Hubbard ROGERS and Ada Mae (SMITH) ROGERS. He died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, in Roland. He married Thelma Lois RICHARDSON, Oct. 19, 1947, in Tipton. Survivors include his wife, Thelma, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mickey and Bob, and Neala and Steven; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Beth; one brother, Joe Neal; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Christopher MONTOMERY, two sisters, Jean MESSICK and Lavern SMALLWOOD and two brothers, Coy ROGERS and Glenn ROGERS.

Funeral services for Sylvia ROUSE, 81, of Stigler, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Chapel in Stigler with Rev. Robert Maxwell, Jr. officiating. Burial is in Mountain Home Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. ROUSE was born Nov. 30, 1926, in Beaver Mountain, to Millard and Gertrude (HUGHART) McKIBBEN. She died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, in Stigler. Survivors include her husband, Chris ROUSE of the home; one son, Donald; four daughters, Joye, Leslie, Alice, and Syvella; three step-daughters, Victoria, Jenny, and Janie; 12 grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous step-great-great-grandchildren; special cousin, Dorthea; and numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 42 years and father of her children, Porter MOORE, and one son, Dennis MOORE.

Funeral services for Gerald F. RUSH, 73, of Marble City, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Johnny Watkins and Stanley Cottrell officiating. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RUSH was born Nov. 2, 1934, in Tacoma, Wash., to Warren F. RUSH and Ruby E. (GRUNOW) RUSH. He died Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, in Marble City. He married Louella KENNEDY, Dec. 28, 1963, in Goodyear, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Louella of the home; seven children, Sheralann and her husband, Arman, Jerry and his wife, Valorie, Eddie Warren, Ronice and her husband, Bobby, Derick Allen, Britanie Ledawn and Rick; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert and his wife, Terry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Clayton RUSH in 1997 and his parents.

Funeral services for Lilye Marie SEIFERT, 83, of Oxnard, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Black Gum Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, in Blackgum, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SEIFERT was born Sept. 3, 1924, in Oklahoma. She died Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, in Canoga Park, Calif. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Vernon SEIFERT.

Funeral services for Talon Dewayne SUMMERLIN, an infant, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Webbers Falls Assembly of God Church with Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 4, 2008, in Oklahoma City, to Kalem SUMMERLIN and Alicia HYSLOP. He died Sunday, January 6, 2008, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his parents, of the home; maternal grandmother, Kim HYSLOP; paternal grandparents, Linda SUMMERLIN and Jerry SPEARS; great-grandparents, John and Ann SUMMERLIN and Dorothy BROWN. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Patrick POWELL and aunt Tiffany BROWN.

Funeral services for Ida B. BUGHER, 95, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford and Bro. R.G. Blankenship officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BUGHER was born Feb. 26, 1912, in Blair, to Kibble K.T. STOVALL and Susie Catherine (JOHNSON) STOVALL. She died Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Roland BUGHER, July 5, 1951, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra; two granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; one niece, Marie and her husband, John; one great-niece; one great-nephew; two great-great-nieces; four great-great-great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1968 and her parents.

Funeral services for Coltyne Dean CRENSHAW, an infant, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Jan. 10, 2008, in Talihina, to Jared Heath CRENSHAW and Lacey Miranda (ADAMS) CRENSHAW. He died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, in Talihina. Survivors include his parents, Jared and Lacey CRENSHAW of Greenwood, Ark.; one sister, Alyssa; paternal-grandparents, Mancel and Donna CRENSHAW; maternal grandmother, Ginger ADAMS; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for William Fay HOBBS, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Spradling Baptist Church. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. HOBBS was born April 10, 1921, in Altus, Ark. He died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Ruth J. HOBBS; three daughters, Carolyn, Linda Jean, and Glenda Joyce; and sons, Jimmy, Jerry, Steve, Dan, and Phillip; 27 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ola Mae W. HOBBS, brother, Bill MORRIS and son, William Tommy HOBBS.

Funeral services for Albert V. JOHNSON, 71, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Vian Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JOHNSON was born March 20, 1936, in Box, to Steve JOHNSON and Victoria (YANDELL) JOHNSON. He died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Josephine of the home; one daughter, Vicky and her husband, Gene; two sons, Anthony and his wife Nancy, and Bobby; two brothers, Earl W. and Mason; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, Boad, L.D., Younger, Bennie, Earnest, Rube and Steven JOHNSON and two sisters, Nannie Davis and Mabel WALTERS.

Funeral services for Betty M. WALKER SALAIZ ORTIZ, 66, of Arbuckle, Calif., are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the McNary-Moore Chapel in Colusa, Calif. Burial will be in Arbuckle Cemetery, under the direction of McNary-Moore Funeral Service of Colusa, Calif. Mrs. ORTIZ was born Aug. 17, 1941, in Nicut to Clayton Elijah WALKER and Birdie Lee (RICHARDSON) WALKER. She died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. She married Frank SALAIZ, Sept. 14, 1959. She later married Jesse ORTIZ. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon, Connie, and Nancy; one son, Mike; one sister, Louise; four grandchildren; brother-in-law Ed; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Velma STANLEY of Sallisaw.

Cecilia SHELNETT, 65, of Van Buren, Ark., died on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, in Van Buren. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include one daughter, Reneee; one son, Allen; father, Cecil LOLLIS; one sister, Shauna; and one granddaughter.

Funeral services for Bobby SINDLE, 63, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Hickory Ridge Cemetery, east of Lavaca, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. SINDLE was born Dec. 15, 1944, in Fort Smith, to Doyle SINDLE and Mildred SINDLE. He died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Lavaca. Survivors include his wife, Linda; mother, Mildred SINDLE; daughters, Amy and her husband, Gregg, and Tara and her husband, Jason; step-son, Ron and his wife, Janet; step-daughters, Monica and her husband, Pierre, and Tiffany and her husband, Nathan; two grandchildren; and seven step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and daughter Lesa SINDLE.

Funeral services for Leon Franklin TAYLOR, 46, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Sanders Barnes officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TAYLOR was born July 12, 1961, in Sallisaw, to Elbert Franklin TAYLOR and Leota Violet (REID) TAYLOR RUARK. He died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Jennifer DeShawn and Bobby, Kristel and Kelli Jo; one son, Leon Franklin, Jr.; parents, Leota and Autho RUARK; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Shannon and Pat, Violet and William, and Carol; two brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Kathy, and Dennis and Karen; one grandchild; two nieces; and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by his father.

Private services for Buddy BUNKER, 70, of Roland, were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BUNKER was born Nov. 26, 1937, in Lawton, to Harry BUNKER and Molly (HAND) BUNKER HAMPTON. He died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Carolyn Faye LEWIS, Nov. 28, 1964, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Carolyn, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Carla and Rev. Bobby, Jr.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Larry BUNKER.

Funeral services for Odessa CRASE, 79, of Bokoshe, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Rev. Joe Pierce officiating. Burial is in Old Cache Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. CRASE was born April 7, 1928, in Cartersville, to Dewitt DAVIS and Hollie (SUMMERS) DAVIS. She died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, in Bokoshe. Survivors include three daughters, Linda and her husband, Neal, Patsy and her husband, James and Freda; two sons, Jerry, and Tommy and his wife, Lisa; one sister, Shirley; two brothers, Junior and Billy; four granddaughters; nine grandsons; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dewey Anderson CRASE; two granddaughters, Connie Sue TACKETT and Stacy Lynn CRASE and one brother, Raymond DAVIS.

Funeral services for Earl LANE, 86, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Gore with Bishop Gary Andrews officiating. Burial is in Wilson Cemetery, near Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. LANE was born July 21, 1921, in Vinita, to Arthur Grove LANE and Ellen Mae (HUBLER) LANE. He died Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Ann LANE of the home; children, Sharon, Linda, Jeana and Chris, Donna Kay and companion, William, Susan and Don, Mike and Ann, Richard and Sandra, and Townsil and Donna and Arthur; sister, Leona; brother, Robert; 27 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jimmy Joe LANE, brothers, Joseph Silas HUNT, William Hiram HUNT, Arthur Leo LANE, Lewis Charles LANE and John Emery LANE, sister, Rachel Elizabeth LANE, Ora Esteline LANE, Erma Jean LANE and Sarah Elizabeth LANE.

Graveside services for William L. PECK, 85, of Elk City, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mausoleum at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Elk City. Mr. PECK was born July 21, 1922, in Stockton, Calif., to Robert and Bertha (CUNNINGHAM) PECK. He died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008. He married Katheryne SAMPSON, Nov. 1, 1969, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Katherine PECK of Elk City; three sons, Dale, James Allen and his wife, Deby, and Jerry Lee and his wife, Debbie; two step-daughters, Jo Anna and her husband, Larry, and Denise and her husband, Russell; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his his parents, two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services for Charles Edward STANE, 60, of Tishomingo, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STANE was born July 6, 1947, in Sallisaw, to Charles Edward STANE and Mary Frances (CAGLE) STANE. He died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Tishomingo. Survivors include several cousins including, June, Janice, Zelma and Mike; and one aunt, Mildred.

Funeral services for Charles Harry BREWER, 43, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Thomas Drew officiating. Burial was in Oak Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. BREWER was born Jan. 11, 1965, in Fort Smith, to Oretha BREWER. He died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include mother, Oretha BREWER; companion, Serretta; sons, Charles, Julius, and Joseph; sisters, Mae, Deborah, Teresa, Janet and Tracey; brothers, Bobby, Anthony, Michael and Terrance; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Faron Douglas BRUNK, 41, of Redland, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Revs. Charles Phillips and Tommy Treat officiating. Burial will be in Redland Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BRUNK was born Nov. 26, 1966, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jimmy Ray BRUNK and Carolyn Ruth (GEORGE) BRUNK. He died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Muldrow. He married Scherron Roxanne LEONARD, Oct. 17, 1999, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Scherron of the home; two children, Hailey and Kyle both of the home; parents, Jimmy and Carolyn BRUNK; one sister, Tonya; one brother, Monte; and several other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and many, many, friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Roberta BRUNK and Clarence and Daisy GEORGE.

Funeral services for Neal Arvin DYER, 53, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. DYER was born June 23, 1954, in Enid, to Dale Arvin DYER and Gladys (LAWSON) CORBIT. He died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, in Flagstaff, Ariz. Survivors include one daughter, Heather ; three sons, Jason, Jack and Neal Allen; four grandchildren; mother Gladys CORBIT; step-mother, Joyce DYER; two sisters, Merle and Tina; three brothers, Darrell, Brian, and Lester; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, one grandson, Michael COLLINS, and step-father, Lester CORBIT.

Funeral services for Makayla Joe EVERETT, an infant, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Cliff Ahart officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 18, 2008, in Poteau, to Alan Leroy EVERETT and Rebecca Ann MONTGOMERY. She died Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, in Poteau. Survivors include her parents, of the home; grandparents, Ronald and Mary MONTGOMERY and Tonya MARLOW and Anita HELEMS; two aunts, Virginia BRAKETT and Nancy CATRON; and two uncles, Addison EVERETT and David ATKINSON.

Funeral services for Bobby Joe GIST, 71, of Spiro, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Wayne Gist officiating. Burial will be in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. GIST was born June 25, 1936, in Brooken, to John GIST and Lela (WINN) GIST. He died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann of the home; two sons, Wayne and his wife, Dana, Darien and his wife, Tauna; two sisters, Alice and Della; two brothers, J.D. and Frank; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ann VINSANT and Mattie MILLAY and one brother, Butler GIST.

Funeral services for Mary Ann Carr GRAY, 81, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. GRAY was born March 24, 1926, in Fort Smith, Ark., to George D. CARR and Rebbeca Susan (McKINNEY) CARR. She died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, in Muldrow. She married Junior Leon GRAY, Nov. 30, 1941, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death, March 28, 2001, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Chuck; four sons and daughters-in-law, Leon and Mary, Larry Don and Billie, and Anthony Kent and Laura and Clinton and Julie; one brother, Floyd Leroy; 13 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Wanda LEE and one brother, George CARR.

Jeannette Joan MAIDA, 85, of Benton, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, in Benton. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home of Benton. Mrs. MAIDA was born June 1, 1922, in Posen, Ill., to Joseph and Lucille (CETNAR) SMOLUCH. Survivors include two sons, Joe, Dominick and his wife, Marie; one daughter, Lucille and her husband, John; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Joseph MAIDA.

Funeral services for Eddie MAXWELL, 45, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. MAXWELL was born March 12, 1962, in Poteau, to Lester and Earlean MAXWELL. He died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Janece; son, Cody Wayne; two step-sons, Marcus and Ethan; mother-in-law, Chris; three brothers, Billie and his wife, Pauline, Robert and his wife, Goldie, and Richard and his wife, Judy; five sisters, Carolyn and husband, Bill, Barbara and her husband, Bob, Priscillia and her husband, Curtis, Nancy and her husband, Larry, and Janet and her husband, George.

Funeral services for Marjorie L. MICHAEL, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Butterfield Assembly of God Church in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery, near Sallisaw, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. MICHAEL died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Paula and Cheryl; one son, Stephen; one sister, Carol; three brothers, Lewis, Eugene and Fred; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by by her husband, Paul T. MICHAEL.

Funeral services for Patsy SIMPSON, 56, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Ben Curt officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SIMPSON was born Feb. 12, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Raymond CREASY and Rosie LEDFORD. She died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Donald of the home; one daughter, Beverly Camille and her husband Harry JONES; three sons, Larry D. and his wife, Joanne, Dennis Dale and his wife, Christy, and Donald II; three sisters, Beverly, Becky, and Donna Jean; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Ruben.

Memorial services for Steven STRANGE, 54, of Jenny Lind, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sehorn Cemetery in Winfield, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. STRANGE died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Lisa of the home; one son, Joey; two step-sons, Gerry and Josh; mother and step-father, Josephine and William HAMILTON; two brothers, Cecil and Leo; two sisters, Brenda and Marsha; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert.

Funeral services for Peggy WHITENER, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler with Royce Martin officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. WHITENER was born June 21, 1932, in Tulsa, to Dollen and Edna Louise (BURTON) REED. She died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Leland WHITENER, Dec. 31, 1952, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one daughter, Vicki and her husband, Paavo; mother, Louie CHEEK; one sister, Addie; five brothers, Don, Charles, Bob, Burt CHEEK and Dr. Ben; and three grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father, her husband and longtime companion Boyce FINE.

Funeral services for Harry Dean "Bud" WININGER, 74, of Star/Zion, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Tahlequah with Joe Smith officiating. Burial is in Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. WININGER was born Aug. 2, 1933, in Stoney Point, to Henry and Maude (McCULLY) WININGER. He died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, in Starr/Zion. He married Barbara Ann BOLIN, June 20, 1953. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Ann of the home; children, Mike, Ron and Diana, and Lynnette; close nephew, Shayne Ray; two sisters, Dixie and Clara Belle; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several very special sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Barbara Jean WININGER-MEYER.

Funeral services for Mildred Christine CLABORN, 76, of Panama, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Panama with Revs. Larry Harris and Rev. Roger Mattox officiating. Burial is in Old Cache Cemetery, in Keota, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. CLABORN was born July 21, 1931, in WILLIAMS to Neely "Buddo" and Alta May JULSTEAD. She died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in Poteau. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Lucky , Nancy and Eddie, and Cindy and Rodney; five sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby and Deborah and Morris and Judy, Kenny and Linda, Jeff and Lisa, and Dennis and Leigh Ann; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Harold; brother, Don; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Wesley C. FISHER, 78, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. View Cemetery in Hackett, Ark., with military honors, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. FISHER died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Pat FISHER of the home; one daughter, Helen; son, Buddy and his wife, Tammy; four grandchildren; seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Shane Allen GUNTER, 22, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GUNTER was born Nov. 9, 1985, in Sallisaw, to Toy Ray GUNTER and Shelia Elaine (ROGERS) SHANKS. He died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his girlfriend, Nikki; mother and step-father, Shelia and Charles SHANKS; father and step-mother, Toy and Kindra GUNTER; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Doyl and Heather and Charlie Juan; one sister, Sharlie; and grandmother and step-grandfather, Mary and Gorum CENAC. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Doyl ROGERS, grandparents, Albert and Bonnie GUNTER and one uncle, Doyl Juan ROGERS.

Graveside services for Reitha KENNON, 78, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. KENNON was born Nov. 1, 1929, in Webbers Falls, to Frank and Lydia (STOUT) BURR. She died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Muskogee. She married Elmer Edward "Jack" KENNON, Aug. 12, 1946, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death, June 21, 1991 Survivors include her son, Bob; three grandchildren; sisters, Helen, Judie and Betty; brothers, Frank, Tom, Ed and Fred. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael Edward KENNON, parents, brothers and sisters, Mable PARSONS, Neva QUALLS, Alfred BURR and Robert BURR.

Graveside services for Sladen Joseph MOSBY, an infant, of Alma, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Evergreen Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. He was born Jan. 23, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Nathaniel and Chelsea MOSBY. He died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his parents, Nathaniel and Chelsea MOSBY of the home; maternal grandmother, Dixie REICHERT; maternal grandparents, Rick and Susan REICHERT; paternal grandmother, Brenda MOSBY; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Tammy MOSBY; maternal great-grandmother, Martha REICHERT; paternal great-grandparents, Ronnie and Ruth DEAN; and maternal great-grandparents, Charles and Mary Kaye DUTTON.

Funeral services for Ruby J. SHORT, 60, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Victory Temple. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery, in Hackett, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mrs. SHORT died Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Bill SHORT; one daughter, Robbie and her husband, Jimmy; six brothers, William, Fred CONLEY, Jimmy CONLEY and Joe CONLEY all of Ozark, Ark., Bobby and Charles Wayne; one sister, Daisy; two grandchildren..

Funeral services for Hester THOMAS HONEYCUTT SMITH, 99, of Sallisaw, was held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with Rev. Tom Dunn officiating. Burial was in Rocky Point Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born March 7, 1908, in Combs, Ark., to George Washington THOMAS and Martha Elizabeth (JAMES) THOMAS. She died Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy and Clara Jean; three sons, Zeke and his wife, Mary, Billie and his wife, Janice, and Carl and his wife, Joyce; 22 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sons, George HONEYCUTT , Doyle Joe HONEYCUTT Jr. and Alvin THOMAS, an infant daughter, Alleen HONEYCUTT, four brothers, Walter, Ed, Burnam and Wilson THOMAS, three sisters, Myrtle THOMAS JACKSON, Dora THOMAS GADDY and Grace THOMAS OSBURN and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Gary ARMSTRONG, 58, of Heavener, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Springhill Baptist Church in Howe. Burial was in Springhill Cemetery, in Howe, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home, Inc. of Heavener. Mr. ARMSTRONG was born Feb. 8, 1949, in Poteau, to Lucian Bud ARMSTRONG and Nova V. (GOODIN) ARMSTRONG. He died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2008, in Loving. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; mother, Nova ARMSTRONG; two daughters, Carolyn and Michelle; one step-daughter, Tina ; two sons, Steve and Tyler; one step-son, Donnie; two sisters, Earnestine and Mary; one brother, Don; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and numerous friends and other relatives.

Memorial services for Coretta DAVIDSON, 72, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Victory Baptist Church in Long, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. DAVIDSON was born Jan. 24, 1936, in Pawhuska. She died Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Wesley DAVIDSON, Sr. of the home; one daughter, Valorie; three sons, Wesley, Jr., James and Russell; one brother, Carl; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Brady Cane EDWARDS, an infant, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 24, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Andrew Shane EDWARDS and Amy Faye (STANDIGE) EDWARDS. He died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, Andrew and Amy EDWARDS of Muldrow; grandparents, Zach and Judy STANDIGE, Terry EDWARDS, and Ron EDWARDS; great-grandmother, Geraldine HELTON; aunts, Andrea, Meghan, Amanda, Allison, Nicole and Amber; uncles, Jeff, Joshua , Jeramie, Kyler, Thomas, and Brandon; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Frank and Dorothy STANDIGE, Arthur SHUFF, Lewis HELTON and Otis EDWARDS and three cousins, Jason Colin DEETER, Jack Edward DEETER, III and Bobby Joe HARRINGTON, Jr.

Nathan GRAHAM, 86, of Oklahoma City, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, in Oklahoma City. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GRAHAM was born Nov. 17, 1921, in Driggs, Ark., to Daniel Boone GRAHAM and Zelphia Aslee (FAIRBANKS) GRAHAM. He married Mary Ellen ANDRESS in 1964, in Michigan. She preceded him in death, Sept. 18, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include six children, Peter William, Mary Josephine, Frances Margaret, Ann Judith, Michael Lynn and Nathan David.

Funeral services for Pauline Theodocia PINSON, 92, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Mt. McCurry Cemetery, in Rudy, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. PINSON died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include her niece, Kelley HELMS of Barling, Ark.; great-niece, Crystal; great-nephew, Phillip; great-great-nephews, Landon and Gavin; and sister-in-law, Grace. She was preceded in death by her parents, Riley and Annie (BALLENTINE) PINSON, one sister, Beulah PINSON and one brother, Richard PINSON.

Funeral services for Homer L. SHOCKEY, 65, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Gary Mullen and Tommy Parker officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SHOCKEY was born Aug. 18, 1942, in Earlsboro, to Grover Cleveland SHOCKEY and Stella Mae (HAARRIS) SHOCKEY. He died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Doris Jean HOLMES, Dec. 27, 1970, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carla and David, Vicki and Jeremy; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Darren, and Doug and Susan; two sisters, Jennie and Norma; one brother, J.C.; two brothers-in-law, Raymond and Larry; mother-in-law, Maxine HOLMES; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Darrell SHOCKEY, one grandson, Derek SHOCKEY and one sister, Geraldine TOMLIN.

Funeral services for Norman Louis WILLIAMS, Sr., 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the St. James Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Stark officiating, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. WILLIAMS was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Charleston, Ark., to Castle WILLIAMS and Geraldine (FERGUSON) WILLIAMS. He died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include daughters, Rhonda and Delores; sons, Marvin, Norman Jr., Sidney and Terrence; sisters, Faye and Dollene and Castleline; brothers, Charles and Gary; 17 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Wanda Aileen COLE WILLIAMS.

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