January 2000

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Gene BURKS, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in Fort Smith. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Heritage Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Debbie Kay; two sons, Richard and David; four sisters, Christine, Nell, JoAnn and Betty; two brothers, Henry and Don; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. BURKS was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence "Pappa" SCHOEPPEY and Ada SCHOEPPEY and also Dave SCHOEPPEY.

Funeral services for Buddy O'Brian BRANHAM, 61, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BRANHAM was born June 21, 1938, in the Brushy community, to George O'Brian BRANHAM and Erma (HALL) BRANHAM. He died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Edra Faye AMES Jan. 3, 1961, in Stilwell. She preceded him in death Jan. 19, 1998. Survivors include two sons, Michael O'Brian and Keith Edward; three grandchildren; four sisters, Wyneta, Joyce, Bobbie and Geneva; and four brothers, Glen, Jim, Clinton and Jack.

Funeral services for Sylvia B. CAUGHMAN, 92, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs Larry Don Marley and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CAUGHMAN was born July 29, 1907, in Marble City, to Joe and Nancy Jane (BREWER) HINTON. She died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Johnny Elbert CAUGHMAN Aug. 26, 1929, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death Sept. 7, 1986. Survivors include three daughters, Geneva, Lahoma, Brenda; six sons, John, Wayne, Charles, Lyndell, Jody and Jack; 28 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Christine; and one brother, J. R.

Memorial services for Jerry Lee COLE, 51, of Blackwell, formerly of Barnsdall, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Barnsdall, with Bo. Brad Davis and Bro Richard Thomason officiating. Mr. COLE was born Aug. 23, 1948, in Barnsdall, to Arthur and Evelyn (TULLUCK) COLE. He died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Muskogee. Survivors include one son, Jacob; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Freda and Harold, and Debbie and Ronnie; two brothers, Lloyd and Charles; one aunt, Georgia; one uncle, Jim; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Fort Gibson.

Graveside services for retired Col. Thom GRAYWOLF, 69, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro. Mr. GRAYWOLF was born Nov. 23, 1930, in Memphis, Tenn., to Tommy Alfred STONE Sr.. He died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Brenda of the home.

Thell F. KELLY, 92, of Alma, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in a local nursing home. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Newberry Chapel Cemetery, near Alma, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Alma. Survivors include his wife, Ressa KELLY of the home; one daughter, Nancy; one son, John; two sisters, Myrtle and Opal; and three grandchildren.

Ethel (COUCH) LEEP, 90, of Vian, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Vian. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Mrs. LEEP was born Dec. 8, 1909, in Cherokee County, to Irvin and Burchey (SMITH) COUCH. Survivors include three daughters, Bea, Carol, and Gearaldine; one son, Billy Wayne; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Alma SWAIM MOORE, 91, of Van Buren, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in an Oklahoma nursing home. Funeral services were held at 10 a. m. Tuesday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, Oneta and Sue; one son, Bob; one sister, Zelda; eight grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. MOORE was preceded in in death by her first husband, Dewitt SWAIM and her second husband, Earl MOORE.

Betty "Tiney" McCOLLUM, 72, of Tulsa died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Hartford, Ark. Rosary services was held at 7 p.m. Monday at Hardwicke Funeral Home in Clarksville, Ark. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hartman, with the Rev. William Wewers officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Hartman, under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home. Mrs. McCOLLUM was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Hartman, to Emil and Mamie (BEUMER) OBERSTE. Survivors include one daughter, Gloria; two sons, Phillip and Daniel; four sisters, Vera, Jeannette, Bernice and Evelyn; two brothers, Danny and Mickey; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Betty G. SHAW, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mrs. SHAW died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Suzette and Ken; four sons and four daughters-in-law, Tony and Elain, Steven and Gwyn, Russell and Tonda, Alan and Kristine; one sister and one brother-in-law, Pat and Bob; two brothers and one sisters-in-law, Henry Dale, Charles and Eloise; and three grandchildren; Mrs. SHAW was preceded in death by her husband, Harry H. SHAW.

Graveside services for Darell Gene STROUP, 62, of Marble City were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Marble City Cemetery, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Mr. STROUP was born March 27, 1937, in Muskogee to Arch and Josie (HONEYCUTT) STROUP. He died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Marble City. Survivors include one daughter, Jawana; three grandchildren; five sisters, Gladys, Geneva Ruth, Joyce and Sophie Lou and Geraldean; and two brothers, Boyd and James. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Dave Edward STEPHENS. 90, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Mallory Chapel in Stigler, with the Rev. George Mantooth officiating. Burial was in Mt. Home Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mr. STEPHENS was born June 22, 1909, in Quinton, to Andrew and Daisy Mae (HENSON) STEPHENS. He died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, in Gore. Survivors include four daughters, Mae, Ivoria, Ruth and Barbara; three sons, Paul, Edward and Jerry; one brother, Jess; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Mr. STEPHENS was preceded in death by his wife, parents; one son; one grandson; two granddaughters; two brothers; and four sisters.

Funeral services for James Lee TALBOTT, 85, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating. Cremains were buried in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. TALBOTT was born March 24, 1914, in Reedle, W.V., to George and Bessie (SMITH) TALBOTT. He died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Eric and Dana and David Lee; six grandchildren;

Funeral services for Flora Kathryn Peoples HOLEMAN, 84, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Assembly of God Church in Vian, with the Rev. Larry Lewis officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HOLEMAN was born July 6, 1915, in Vian, to George and Sarah (SHEPHERD) COWETT. She died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in Muskogee. Survivors include her children, Charles and Phyllis, Johnny and June, Geneva and Loyd, and Willie; three sisters Mary, Susie and Augusta; 15 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

Ollie L. KEITH, 87, of Marietta died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in a Maretta hospital. Funeral services are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Gail; one son, Floyd; one sister, Marie; one brother, Roger; nine grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Mrs. KEITH was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd KEITH.

Funeral services for Ethel (JILES) ROSS, 93, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Vian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. ROSS was born Oct. 6, 1906, in the Maple community, Sequoyah District, Oklahoma Indian Territory, to Marion E. "Bud" JILES and Sarah Tady (McBURNEY) JILES. She died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley; two sons, Waymon and Bernard; nine grandchildren; and two sisters, Opal and Manervia. Mrs. ROSS was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin James ROSS on Aug. 14, 1986; her parents; one son, Alvin Wayne ROSS; one sister, Arzela JILES: and one brother, William "Jinks" JILES.

Garland A. VILLINES, 61, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Fort Smith. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the River of Life Chapel. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Cherry Janet VILLINES of the home; one daughter, Shelly; three sons, Mark, James and Kenneth; three sisters, Georgia, Magdaline and Vina; five brothers, Irie, Charles, Matthew, Leo and Danny; and six grandchildren;

Joseph Edward ANGEL, 53, of Roland died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000,at his home. Memorial services were held at noon Wednesday at Fentress Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of the home; seven daughters, Malisa, Venice, Tina, Karen, Kathy, Terry and Tina; one brother, Darrell; and 13 grandchildren. Mr. ANGEL was preceded in death by his parents, Bernice and Dewy ANGEL; and one brother, Johnny ANGEL.

Funeral services for Juanita E. ANTHONY, 97, of Gans are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. ANTHONY was born Feb. 18, 1902, in Belmont Station, Seminole District, Oklahoma Indian Territory, to James Monroe FALIN and Emma Florence (BROWN) FALIN. She died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married John William ANTHONY Nov. 9, 1941, in Kilgore, Texas. He preceded her in death April 4, 1985. Survivors include one sister, Thelma; one stepsister, Gladys; and five cousins.

Funeral services for Robert Franklin BRIGGS, 32 of Brooklyn, N.Y., formerly of Vian, will be held at noon Saturday at the First baptist Church in Vian, with the Revs. T.D. Drew and Eugene Wright officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BRIGGS was born Aug. 24, 1967, in Sallisaw, to Nathaniel BRIGGS and Sandra Jean BRIGGS JONES. He died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, in Brooklyn. Survivors include his mother, Sandra Jean JONES; his father, Nathaniel BRIGGS; four sisters, Josephine, Lenda, Chanesha and Ruby; and six brothers, Nathan, Eddie, Marco, David, Daniel and Willie James; Mr. BRIGGS was preceded in death by one brother, Richard BRIGGS.

Funeral services for Helen Inez (FIELDS) BRINKLEY, 73, of Lawton were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Westminister Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. John Saville officiating. Burial was in Post Cemetery in Fort Sill, under the direction of Becker Funeral Home in Lawton. Mrs. BRINKLEY was born Oct. 28, 1926, in Sallisaw, to Charles HICKS and Mattie Elizabeth FIELDS. She died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in an Oklahoma City hospital. She married Billy Lee BRINKLEY May 29,1946, in Fort Hood, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Billy Lee BRINKLEY of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, William Walker and Beverly Jane, and Phillip Lee and Lynne; six sisters, Elizabeth, Eleanor, Bettie, Georgia, Ruth and Jeanne; and two grandsons. Mrs. BRINKLEY was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Charlene LaCROIX and Katherine FIELDS; and one brother, John Allen FIELDS.

Graveside services for Lois Wilma (ROBERTS) CHISUM, 79, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Smith Plunkett Cemetery in Gore, with the Rev. Kenneth Hayes officiating. Mrs. CHISUM was born Nov. 22, 1920, in Victor, Ark., to William and Francis (PAYNE) ROBERTS. She died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and David ; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Troy, and Lynn and Darla; two brothers, Orville and Willard; one sister, Sue; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home in Muskogee

Jessie Ray COX, 53, of Clarksville, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at his home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hardwicke Funeral Chapel in Clarksville, with the Rev. Johnny Case officiating. Burial was at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Rock Spring Cemetery in Mena, Ark., under the direction of Harwicke Funeral Home. Mr. COX was born Feb. 16, 1946, in Mena, to William and Mary (MORGAN) COX. Survivors include his wife, Stella; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Tony, and Jeff and Michelle, and Shane and Kathy; three stepsons and two stepdaughters-in-law, Lonnie and Rose, Larry and Lori, and Donnie; three sisters, Ruth, Gertrude Cleon and Melba and Ed; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger Dale and Debbie, and Edward and Sharon; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. COX was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Sammy MORGAN.

Funeral services for Leon DAVIS, 71, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lee's Creek Assembly of God Church in Nicut, with the Rev. Bill Willis officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. DAVIS was born Dec. 17, 1928, in Fern, Ark., to William Stanford DAVIS and Mary Ellen (TURNER) DAVIS. He died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Ruth Etta MAXWELL Feb. 10, 1992, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Ruth E. DAVIS of the home; two daughters, Dawanna Sue and Diane; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lucille, Mildred, Opal Jewel and Emma Lunn; two brothers, Carl and Glenn; nine nieces; and four nephews.

Funeral services for Rick FREEMAN, 47, of Sallisaw are being held at noon Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Marvin Merrill and Lester Vogle officiating. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City. Mr. FREEMAN was born Feb. 6, 1952, in Purcell, to Samuel "Sam" Walter JACKSON and Pearl FREEMAN. He died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, near Cookson. He married Lela TERRY June 12, 1995, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Lela FREEMAN of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jodee and Brian; one grandson; his parents, Sam and Pearl ;two sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Gary, and Pam and Larry; one brother, David; and 12 nieces and nephews;

Eual H. HUDDLESTON, 78, of Roland died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with the Rev. Paul Day officiating. Mr. HUDDLESTON was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Mill Creek, to Clinton and Hattie (LEE) HUDDLESTON. He married LaVada "Vay" BAGLEY Sept. 18, 1941, in Tempe, Ariz. Survivors include his wife LaVada "Vay" HUDDLESTON of the home; one son, Wayne; eight grandchildren;six great-grandchildren; one sister, Jean; and seveal nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Mr. HUDDLESTON was preceded in death by one son, Ron HUDDLESTON in 1992. Memorial and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Pauline Ellen HURST, 69, of Sallisaw died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Revs. Mike Taylor and Kenneth Macken officiating. Mrs. HURST was born March 29, 1930, in Sallisaw, to Cluvy Clyde COLE and Clercie Mae (RICHARDSON) COLE. She married William Lincoln HURST Oct. 26, 1955, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death May 31, 1981. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and Mary Ellen; two sons, Billy and Calvin; six grandchildren; her father and step-mother, Cluvy and Velma; and two sisters, Dorothy and Jeweldine. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Lucille MATTHEWS, 95, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Claremore. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Musgrove, Marriot, Smith Funeral Home in Claremore. Mrs. MATTHEWS was born in 1904 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma Indian Territory, to George W. CHUCULATE and Elmyra Flukner CHUCULATE. Survivors include one daughter, Betty; one brother, Hastings H.; and several grandchildren.

Funeral services for Earl McCANN, 81, of Spiro are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Murry Spur Free Will Baptist Church in Spiro, with the Rev. C.L. Thomas officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. McCANN was born July 6, 1918, in Bokoshe, to John and Jessie (ESTES) McCANN. He died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000, at his home. Survivors include his wife Alva (HARRIS) McCANN of the home; one daughter, Regina; two stepdaughters, Martha and Shirley; three stepsons, Stanley, Manuel and Jimmy Don; two sisters, Atha and Hester; two grandchildren; and numerous stepgrandchildren, step-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Mr. McCANN was preceded in death by his parents two sisters, Cassie COSGROVE and Lois RHODES; and one brother, Lewis McCANN.

Funeral services for Reuben George "Pappy" MILLER, 73, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. MILLER was born Oct. 6, 1926, in Seminole, to George Steven MILLER and Martha Jane (HIGGINS) MILLER. He died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Janie, and Julia and Bobby; four sons, Bill, Milton Lee Sr., Gary, and Richard; one stepdaughter, Susan; 26 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Helen, Delores and Georgia.

Ruth MILLS, 80, of Yuba City, Calif., died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at her home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Jan. 4 at Ullrey Memorial Chapel, with the Rev. Ed Simmons officiating. Burial was in Sutter Cemetery. Mrs. MILLS was born Jan. 21, 1919, in Sequoyah County to Cal and Cynthia HARRIS. Survivors include her husband, James A. MILLS of Yuba City; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. MILLS was preceded in death by one daughter, Frances (GARVIN) JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Katie PRUITT, 72, of Vian were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Blackgum, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Sallisaw. Mrs. PRUITT was born March 24, 1927, in Jerome, Ariz., to Merced and Antonia (GUEL) ESQUIVEL. She died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married John Leroy PRUITT Oct. 12, 1944, in Reno, Nev. He preceded her in death Feb. 24, 1992. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra Lee, Jeannie, Teri Lynn; one son, John L; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Cipriano; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Bobby Joe TAYLOR, 64, of Willis Point, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Maple Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Mr. TAYLOR was born Nov. 1, 1935, in the Redland community, to Clarence and Grace Helen (BRUNK) TAYLOR. He died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, in Dallas. He married Betty PATTERSON Oct. 3, 1987, in Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Betty TAYLOR of the home; one daughter, Lisa; two sons, Steve and Chris; 10 grandchildren; and one brother, Jerry A. "Tommy".

Funeral services for Bonnie THOMPSON, 88, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Christian Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. in Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMPSON was born April 27, 1911, in Gans, to A.F. and Pearl (BENGE) HARRISON. She died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Raymond THOMPSON May 12, 1934, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death Nov. 30, 19993. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Adele; one sister, Ruby; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Alma Edith WELSH, 86, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. George Gilland officiating. Mrs. WELSH was born Aug. 8, 1913, in Amber, to Jospeh Levi IVIE and Ollie LaVada (SPENCER) IVIE. She died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Mike WELSH April 21, 1953, in Freemont, Ind. He preceded her in death Oct. 4, 1994. Survivors include one daughter, Suzie; one son, Jack Palmer; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lola and Ester. Burial of cremains in Sallisaw City Cemetery, were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

J. D. DAVIS, 82, of Brooken died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Muskogee. Graveside services are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Brooken Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Duval officiating. Mr. DAVIS was born May 18, 1917, in Brooken, to Drew and Ollie McCLENAHAN) DAVIS. He married Edith MADDEN Aug. 13 1935 in Brooken. Survivors include his wife, Edith of the home; two daughters, Inez and Katy Sue; three sons, I.B. , Bill and Jerald; three brothers, Jessie, Jack and John; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Mr. DAVIS was preceded in death by two sons, Hugie and T. H. DAVIS; four sister, Leona DAVIS, Opal WILLIAMS, Violet DAVIS and Ina DAVIS; and four brothers, Gene DAVIS, William DAVIS, Walter DAVIS and Buck DAVIS. Arrangements are under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler.

Graveside services for Larry GRAY, 40, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Mr. GRAY was born Nov. 9, 1959, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Arlyn Vanoy GRAY and Nell (MEARSE) GRAY. He died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Lisa Ann WARDLAW Nov. 22, 1991, in Pine Bluff. Survivors include his wife, Lisa GRAY of the home; his children, Michael, Lauren and Zachary; his mother, Nell; five sisters, Ann, Chris, Barbara, Bonnie and Mary; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Ressa M. Conine KELLY, 95, of Alma, Ark., died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in a local hospital. Graveside services are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Berry Chapel Cemetery in Alma, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Alma. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Ruth; one son, John; three grandchildren; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Thel KELLY and Albert CONINE.

Odia Louise McCONNELL, 79, of Muskogee died Tuesday, Jan. 11 2000, in Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Fosters' Ivory Chapel in Muskogee, with the Rev. John Johnson officiating. A committal service was held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian. Mrs. McCONNELL was born Nov. 15, 1920, in Hackett, Ark., to William and Sarah (Black) MILLER. She married Doyl McCONNELL May 23, 1938. Survivors include her husband, Doyl McCONNELL of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Ray D. and Bonnie McCONNELL of Muskogee; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mildred and Joe and Carol and Raymond, Judy, and Virginia and Arthur; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Margie and Elizabeth; She was preceded in death by one son, David Lee McCONNELL in 1995; one brother, Albert MILLER; and one sister, Betty Jo KNOTT. Arrangements were under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home in Muskogee.

Graveside services for Shirley Jean (FOLKS) SIZEMORE, 52, of Bokoshe were held at 10 a.m. Friday at McCoy Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Mrs. SIZEMORE was born March 18, 1947, in Waynesboro, Tenn. She died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, at her home. She married Rickey SIZEMORE May 2, 1997, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Rickey SIZEMORE of the home; two daughters, Angela and Sarah; six grandchildren; four sisters, Ailiene, Frankie, Blanch and Peggy; and four brothers, Amos Junior, Joe, Franklin and Thomas. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Walter Joseph BRYAN, 93, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BRYAN was born Dec. 7, 1906, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Earl and Adella (KILTON) BRYAN. He died Saturday, jan. 15, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Eva Opal COPELAND Jan. 26, 1974, in Corvalis, Ore. Survivors include his wife, Eva O. BRYAN of the home; one son, Glenn; four stepdaughters, Pat, Ellen, Fern and Birdie; two stepsons, Edward and Jerry; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hiawatha CLOUD, 70, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CLOUD was born Nov. 23, 1929, in Cherokee County, to William P. LEE and Lucille Eden LEE. She died Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, in Muskogee. She married Glen Curtis CLOUD Sept. 21, 1951, in Tahlequah. He preceded her in death April 23, 1988. Survivors include one daughter Brandy; three sons, Billy Glen, Elijah Blu and Larry Joe; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five sisters, Christine, Bernice, Gladys, Bonnie and Eva; four brothers, J.C., Albert, William and Donelle; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Roy Lee CLOTFELTER, 82, of Van Buren, Ark., died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at his home. Rosary was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Van Buren. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Survivors include include his wife, Joyce CLOTFELTER of the home; three daughters, Judy, Jeanne and Mary Jo; one stepdaughter, Lisa; four sons, James, Joseph, William and Robert; two stepsons, Michael and Alvin; two sisters, Anna Mae and Jewel; 25 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Juanita GREENIG, 80, of Muskogee died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in her home. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fosters' Ivory, Chapel, with the Rev. William R. Buttram officiating. Burial is in Greenhill Cemetery, under the direction of Foster Petering Funeral Home in Muskogee. Mrs. GREENIG was born July 24, 1919, in Muskogee, to L. F. and Glenna (WINCHESTER) SCROGGINS. Survivors include one brother, Jack; one sister-in-law, Frances; one brother-in-law, Bob; four nieces; and her husband, Danny; and one nephew; Mrs. GREENIG was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 27, 1994.

Carl Don HARRIS, 51, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2000, in a Tulsa hospital. He was born May 28, 1948, in lawton, to Cyril and Carlene (RAMSEY) EATMON. Survivors include one sister, Mary; one brother, Ernest D.; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Barbara (REYNOLDS) HICKMAN, 42, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. George Gilland officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. HICKMAN was born June 21, 157, in Bartlesville, to Jay and Annice (MARTIN) REYNOLDS. She died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, in Oklahoma City. She married Thomas Scott HICKMAN June 20, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Scott HICKMAN of the home; two sons, David and Drew; one stepson, Jordan; her mother, Annice; one sister, Sue; one brother, Freddie; her grandmother Mary; six nieces and nephews; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Louise O'BRYAN, 79, of Van Buren, Ark., died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in a local hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Van Buren. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Survivors include two sons and two daughters-in-law, Pat and Doris and Mike and Lori; one sister, Eddie; six grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. O'BRYAN was preceded in death by her sister, Dorothy CROW; and two brothers, Aubrey JOHNSON and Marshall JOHNSON.

Jeanne GROSE OWEN, 75, of Muskogee, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Muskogee. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. OWEN was born May 2, 1924, in Hanna, to William Mathew GROSE and Sarah Bell (SPEAR) GROSE. She married Ray Eugene Owen Sept. 18, 1975, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Ray Owen of the home; one son Steve J.; one daughter, Donna Jeanne; five grandchildren; one brother, Hershel Wayne; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John E. "Jack" PARKER Jr., 77, of Peoria, Ill., are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Ludwig Mortuary in Morton, Ill., with the Rev. John McIntosh officiating. Burial is in Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton, under the direction of Ludwig Mortuary. Following the service cremation rites will be accorded. Mr. PARKER was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Lynnville, Ill., to John E. PARKER and Iva A. (SUMMER) PARKER. He died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. He married Norma J. HUFELD June 9, 1945, in Jacksonville, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Norma J. PARKER of Peoria; one son, John E.III: three daughters, Sally J., Janet L. and Jean; two sisters, Lucille and Dorothy; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. PARKER was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral services for Johnny SCOTT, 65, of Sallisaw were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Billy Parker officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SCOTT was born June 22, 1934, in Sallisaw, to Claude and Okla ( WRIGHT) SCOTT. He died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in Sequoyah Manor Nursing Home in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy; one son, Larry; three sisters, Margaret, Betty and Doris; three brothers, Bob, Dink, and Danny; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Mr. SCOTT was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Don SCOTT and Charles SCOTT.

Funeral services for Leroy WHISENHUNT, 79, of Long were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mineral Springs Free Will Baptist Church, with the Revs. Curtis Mitchell and Charles Ogden officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. WHISENHUNT was born July 10, 1920, in Long, to Benjamin Franklin WHISENHUNT and Sarah (BARRICKS) WHISENHUNT. He died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Ethel (MONTGOMERY) WHISENHUNT of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Larry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Dale and Debra, and John Franklin and Brenda; one sister Maudie; two brothers, Buster and Jack; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. WHISENHUNT was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Lee Ray WHISENHUNT; two sisters, Ada WYLIE and Myrtle WHISENHUNT; and two brothers, Harvey and Earnest WHISENHUNT.

funeral services for Charles Edward "Chuck" BONE, 74, of Sallisaw will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Tim Ohls officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. BONE was born July 19, 1925, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Ferman Roscoe BONe and Mariam (WHITE) BONE. He died Thursday, Jan 20, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Anna L. (HAWS) BONE of Muldrow; one daughter, Reta; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Bessie DOBBS BRANSON, 84, of Muldrow died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000, in a nursing home. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Paula Ann; three sons, Marshall Ellace, Cleve Dobbs, and David Michael; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Pearl Ruark KEOWN, 90, of Muskogee, formerly of Vian and Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs.KEOWN was born Sept. 28, 1909, in Sallisaw, to William Marion RUARK and Irene (BAKER) RUARK. She died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, in a Muskogee hospital. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jo and John and Paula and Rick; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob L. and Fran; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild. Mrs. KEOWN was preceded in death by her husband, Fred J. KEOWN in 1988; her parents; one daughter, Nossie AVERY; and one grandson, William SUMMERLIN.

Betty Jo BREEDLOVE, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Putman Funeral home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial will be in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, JoAnn and Charlene "May-Pop"; four sons, Charles "Tommy", Michael Earl, Kenneth Lee and Timothy Wayne; two sisters, Bobbie and Joyce; one brother, the Rev. Manuel Earl; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. BREEDLOVE was preceded in death by her husband, Charles BREEDLOVE.

Pleasant "Shorty" GISH, 74, of Arkoma died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in Pocola. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Burial is in White Bluff Cemetery in Bonanza, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Mildred GISH of the home; one daughter, Annetta; two sisters, Lillian and Emma Jean; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lela Mae HAIL, 84, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. HAIL was born dec. 31, 1915, in Bradshaw, Texas, to William Sharp MARTIN and Sarah Melvina (CROW) MARTIN. She died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, in Muldrow. She married Troy Franklin HAIL Feb. 5, 1934, in Phoenix. He preceded her in death March 20, 1984. Survivors include three daughters, Darleen, Doris and Donna; one son, James; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Nell, Bonnie, Fern, Gayle and Glenna; and five brothers, Glenn, Ray, Billy, Bobby and Dean. Mrs HAIL was also preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd MARTIN.

Funeral services for Okemah A. PETERS, 69, of the New Hope community were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Braxton Bigot and Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. PETERS was born June 13, 1930, in the Long community, to Edgar L. PINKERTON and Lola A. (SMITH) PINKERTON. She died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in Muldrow. She married John Henry PETERS Oct. 18, 1947, in the Long community. He preceded her in death Oct. 20, 1986. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Steve, Evelyn M. and Gary and Virginia and Rick; one son and daughter-in-law, John D. and Lisa; one grandson; six step-grandchildren;three step-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Herbert.

Funeral services for Cleo POST, 84, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Tommy Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Sallisaw. Mrs. POST was born Nov. 8, 1915, in Hanson, to Thomas Melvin HAWKINS and Alta Josephine (AMOS) HAWKINS. She died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in Vian. She married Paul Lindell POST July 19, 1936, in Tahlequah. He preceded her in death Nov. 15, 1994. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nelda Jo and Dr. Gary; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne; one sister-in-law, Ila Mae; one brother-in-law, Lyle; and seveal nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. POST was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Amos Nathaniel HAWKINS on Sept. 8, 1977.

Funeral services for Helen Wood ROGERS, 74, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Roland, with the Revs. Bill Henry and Jimmy Morrison officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. ROGERS was born Nov. 18, 1925, in Roland, to Robert L. WOOD Sr. and Choral (SMITH) WOOD. She died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jesse W. ROGERS Feb. 1, 1944, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband Jesse of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Deanna and Loy and JoEtta and the Rev. Jimmy; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Rita, Marty and Amy, Mickey and Cindy; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Eugene, Dennis and R.L. "Tex"; one aunt, Jettie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

William S. "Billy" SHELL, 45, of Kinta, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, near Kinta. Funeral services are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the R. E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel at King and Shearwood Funeral Home in Stigler, with the Rev. Andy Campbell officiating. Burial is in Pope Chapel Cemetery in Warner, under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home. Mr. SHELL was born Feb. 6, 1954, to Scott and Betty (COLEMAN) SHELL. He married Nancy MATHEWS Feb. 6, 1998. Survivors include his wife, Nancy SHELL of the home; one daughter, Jony; two sons, Tod and Rhett; one stepdaughter, Pasha; one stepson, Jeremy; one granddaughter; his mother, Betty; his father, Scott; one brother, Robert; two sisters, Anna Lou and Debbie; and other relatives and friends.

Rosa Lee WHEELER, 69, of Bakersfield, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, in Bakersfield. Interment is at 2 p.m Thursday at Hillcrest Memorial park in Bakersfield. Mrs. WHEELER was born June 27, 1930, in Lineswitch, to Clyde and Jewel (HARRIS) WOODS. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Kay; one son, Larry; two grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Loreda and Bessie June; one brother, Tom; and many friends, both in Sallisaw and Bakersfield. Mrs. WHEELER was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle WHEELER; and one granddaughter, Deborah Lee Wadkins DOYLE.

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