January 2001

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Graveside services for Hayden Lee BARNOSKI, 54, of Vian will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Evening Shade/Barnoski Cemetery, with the Revs. Mike McConnell and Crosslin Smith officiating. Mr. BARNOSKI was born Aug. 2, 1946, in Tahlequah, to Barney and Louann (BOLIN) BARNOSKI. He died Monday, Jan. 1, 20001, in Vian. Survivors include five sons, Chebon, John, Rickey, Lance and Phillip; two sisters, Nadine and Nannie; two brothers, Barney and Barnett; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Logan W. BICKEL, 87, of Muskogee are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenhill Cemetery, with the Rev. George Gilland officiating. Mr. BICKEL was born March 6, 1913, in Verdigris, to John and Willie Myrtle BICKEL. He died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, at Eastgate Village Retirement Center. He married Mary Ellen WILLIAMS June 17, 1939, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Tom and Don and Linda; one granddaughter; Mr. BICKEL was preceded in death by his wife, Mary BICKEL on May 18, 1998. Arrangements are under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home in Muskogee.

Funeral services for Dixie CARR, 90, of Panama were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Evans and Miller Chapel in Poteau, with the Rev. Dell Glenn officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CARR was born July 6, 1910, in Midland, Ark., to Richard and Georgina BORTHWICK BLAIR. She died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, in Spiro. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Sue, Joy and Carroll, and Elma Jo; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Blair and Janice; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. CARR was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Elmer; and one sister, Isa CLAY.

Funeral services for Jessie V. COUGHRAN, 58, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Troy Tanksleary officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. COUGHRAN was born Feb. 27, 1942, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jesse Burll WEAVER and Mable Virginia (CAPEHART) WEAVER. She died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Fort Smith. She married William Monroe COUGHRAN Oct. 30, 1956, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1993. Survivors include five daughters, Rhonda Gail, Cynthia Diane, Karen Elaine, Pamela Lynn and jessie Jeanette; her mother, Mable Virginia WEAVER; two sisters, Betty and Orlean; one brother, Charles; 11 grandsons; four granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Laura Evelyn CRAWFORD, 99, of Marble City are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Marble City First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Charlie Shell and Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CRAWFORD was born Jan. 1, 1902, in White Rock, Ark., to Paul and Sara McMINN. She died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, in Marble City. Survivors include two daughters, Edmee and Wilma; one son, James C.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Mrs. CRAWFORD was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dennis; one daughter, Sigrid TRUEBLOOD; two sisters; three brothers; and two half-brothers.

Funeral services for Clydes CZARNIKOW, 79, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roller Cox Chapel in Clarksville, Ark. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery in Clarksville, under the direction of Roller Cox Funeral home in Clarksville. Mrs. CZARNIKOW died Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, at Countryside Manor in Lamar, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Betty; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. CZARNIKOW was preceded in death by her husband, Joe B. Maize CZARNIKOW.

Funeral services for Angela Kay GRAHAM, 27, of Pocola are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola, with the Rev. M.C. Ollar officiating. Burial is in Page Cemetery in Page, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Ms. GRAHAM was born Nov. 22, 1973, in Torrejon, Spain, to Roger and Penny GRAHAM of Pocola. She died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her parents, Roger and Penny GRAHAM of Pocola; one sister, Audra Sue; one brother, Jared Wade; one nephew, Joshua; paternal grandmother, Mona; and maternal grandfather, Joe Lawrence.

Graveside services for Shirley RILEY LEE, 60, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Box Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Mrs. LEEe was born Sept. 28, 1940, in Blackgum, to Gillie and Melvina (TALLEY) RISLEY. She died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000, at her home. She married Harvey LEE in 1981 at Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Faye; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dephia, Phyllis and Charles, Dixie and Jerry, and Caprice; and one sister-in-law, Mary Lou RISLEY. Mrs. LEE was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, and one brother, Donald RISLEY. Arrangements were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Memorial services for Gertie Evelyn MATTHEWS, 79, of Henrietta, Texas, formerly of Gore, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lake Road Church of Christ in Gore, with the Rev. Harvey Young officiating. Mrs. MATTHEWS was born July 18, 1921, to Robert and Susan (DICKERSON) HAMMONDS. She died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, in a Nocona (Texas) hospital. She married Henry MATTHEWS July 10, 1947, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Henry MATTHEWS of Henrietta; one daughter, Linda; one sister, Floy; one brother, Raymond; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Milton "Smitty" C. SMITH Jr. , 68, of Wichita, Kan., died Tuesday Dec. 26, 2000, in Wichita. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Friday at Resthaven Mortuary and Cemetery in Wichita. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sue of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Reva; one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Ed; three brothers, John, Burl, and Thurman; two sisters, Alice and Shirley; one half-sister, Myrtle ; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. Mr. SMITH was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Corine SMITH; and one daughter, Michelle SMITH.

Funeral services for Rosa Lee CALDWELL, 67, of Charleston, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, with the Rev Randy Moore officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Smith Mortuary Inc. in Charleston. She was born May 20, 1933, in Charleston, S.C., to Otis Lee PARKER and Lucille (DYCUS) PARKER. She died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Lee and Tresa; one son, Terry Eugene; three sisters, Helen, Betty and Rhonda; three brothers, Wendall, Jimmy and Mike; five grandson; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Millard T. DYER, 88, of Webbers Falls are being held at 1 p.m. Friday at Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Chuck Hicks officiating. Private burial will be at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr DYER was born Aug. 3, 1912, in Webbers Falls, to Joel and Daisy (KYLE) DYER. He died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. He married Bonnell JARRARD May 25, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Bonnell DYER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Lee; and one sister, Marie.

Funeral services for Lahoma S. GOFF, 77, of Bartlesville, were held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the Neekamp Funeral home, with the Rev. Jane Huffstetler of St. James Presbyterian Church of Jenks officiating. A private family committal will be held at a later time. Mrs. GOFF was born Aug. 25, 1923, in Vian, to Sam and Mary BARK SMITH. She died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, at her home. She married Ward S. GOFF Dec. 26, 1953, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Ward of the home; three sons, Ron, Mike, and Steve; one brother, Fields; one sister, Juanita; one half-sister, Peachee; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs. GOFF was preceded in death by one son; one sister; and brothers. Arrangements were under the direction of Neekamp Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Phyllis Mae HYLES, 55, of Muldrow are being held Saturday at the Fleetwood Cemetery in Hanson, with the Revs. Shawn Money and Don Williamson officiating. Mrs. HYLES was born Oct. 30, 1945, in Quincy, Calif. She died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, at Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. She was married to Donnie HYLES. Survivors include her husband, Donnie HYLES of the home; three children, Mike, Teresa and Kevin; and many other friends and relatives.

Funeral services for Haster JOHNSON, 94, of Tahlequah are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Reed-Culver Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. David Diffenbaugh officiating. Burial is in Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Tahlequah. Mrs JOHNSON was born Dec. 28, 1906, near Marble City, to Dave and Betty (GARVIN) BUSH. She died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, at W.W. Hastings Hospital in Tahlequah. She married Rex JOHNSON Nov. 11, 1924, in Marble City. Survivors include one son, Max "Bill" and wife, Patricia; three daughters, Ruby Sue and husband, Codidge, and Christine "Chris" and husband, Zane, and Mary Louise; three brothers, Tom, and wife, Margaret, Ryder, and Little Dave; 28 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives, cousins, nieces, nephews and loved ones. Mrs. JOHNSON was preceded in death by her husband, Rex, in 1974; her parents; one daughter, Maggie Joyce BURNETT; four sons, infant Harvey James JOHNSON, Jack JOHNSON, Jimmy Floyd JOHNSON and Charles Clarence JOHNSON; three brothers, Ben BUSH, Sam BUSH, and Robert BUSH; and four sisters, Nancy BEAVER, Easter PIGEON, Maude PIGEON and Sally BUSH.

Graveside services for Irene PAINTER, 87, of Lake City, Fla., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith. Mrs. PAINTER died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Lake City. Survivors include two grandchildren, Christine and Eric; and three nieces, Leora, Louise, and Bernice; Mrs.PAINTER was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred MARTIN; and her second husband, Roy PAINTER. Arrangements are under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Evelyn Boy SATTERFIELD, 77, of Roland will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in St. Joe Cemetery in Atkins, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mrs. SATTERFIELD died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in a local nursing home. Survivors include one daughter, Lou Jean; three sons, Duane, Darwin, and Marvin; one sister, Agnes; one brother, Jim; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. SATTERFIELD was preceded in death by her first husband, Henry BOY; and her second husband, Gene SATTERFIELD.

Funeral services for Carl Ray SCOTT, 59, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Agent chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Raymond Chew officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SCOTT was born July 1, 1941, in Sallisaw, to Ward William SCOTT and Thelma Ray (WATTS) SCOTT. He died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila Rose and Mike; one son and daughter-in-law, Rocky LaRay and Vivian; three step-children, Tommy, Wendy and James; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; six sisters, Christine, Katie, Cheryl, Joy, Jane, and Ada; four brothers, Harold, Bob, Bill and Tommy; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews,, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Manda Lou SHAMBLIN, 86, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Eastside Free Will Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Earl Robert and Ken Wolfe officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. SHAMBLIN was born Jan. 20, 1914, in Muldrow, to Joseph Edward RUCKMAN and Mattie Lou (PREWETT) RUCKMAN. She died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Dock Henry SHAMBLIN Aug. 10, 1929, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death Dec. 15, 1988. Survivors include one daughter, Joy Sue; two sons, Bobby Joe and Darrell; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Pearl, Okla, Fairl Dean and Lois; and one brother, Norman. Mrs. SHAMBLIN was also preceded in death by one son, Carlos J.E. SHAMBLIN.

Funeral services for Barbara Jo WALTON, 58, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert L. Polvado and Mr. Tracy Henson officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WALTON was born Sept. 11, 1942, in Tulsa. She died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Orvil D. WALTON of the home; one son, Ronald Wayne; one step-daughter, Debbie; three stepsons, Dewayne, Scott and James; nine grandchildren; and four brothers, Larry, Billy, David and Donald.

Holman Ralph YOUNG Sr., 78, of Paris, Ark., died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Paris. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at Roller Chapel in Paris. Burial is in McKendree Cemetery in Subiaco, Ark., under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Survivors include his wife, Janie (LOWE) YOUNG; three daughters, Darlene, Vicki and Pam; two sons, Ralph and Nelson; three sisters, Eva and Leona, and Reba; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lennie O. BROOKS, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with George Barham officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mrs. BROOKS was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Hanna, to William and Iva (BEAN) ENGLAND. She died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley; one sister, Evelyn; one brother, Haskell; three grandchildren;two great-grandchildren. Mrs. BROOKS was preceded in death by her husband, Lee BROOKS; her parents; one sister, Maxine MITCHELL; and two brothers, Goburn ENGLAND and Ruel ENGLAND.

Graveside services for Clyde Otis GRAHAM, 82, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Mr. GRAHAM was born May 27, 1918, in Fresno, Calif. to Vernie Van GRAHAM and Annie Ellen (MARTIN) GRAHAM. He died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Alice; one son, Roy; one sister-in-law, Marie; one brother, Carl; and several other relatives and friends. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for John E. GUNTER, 88, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. George Gilland officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. GUNTER was born April 4, 1912, in Gans, to James Martin GUNTER and Lula (COUCH) GUNTER. He died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Fern and D.G., Rosemary and Tom, and Ann; two sons and two daughters-in-law, John Clark and Jackie, and George M. and Janice; one sister, Irene; two brothers, Joe and Dexter; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. GUNTER was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Okla; one sister, Etta LINKER; and two brothers, Jimmy GUNTER and George M. GUNTER.

Funeral services for Ernest HENRY, 91, of Gans were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church in Gans, with the Revs. David Rhoads and Harold McKeehen officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. HENRY was born Oct. 15, 1909, in Crawford County, Ark., to James S. HENRY and Minnie (STEVENSON) HENRY. He died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Pauline I. BROWN Jan. 8, 1936, in Gans. She preceded him in death April 16, 1997. Survivors include four sisters, Annabelle, Edith, Erdie and Elsie.

Glenda COUCH LATSOS, 45, of Tulsa died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, in Tulsa. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Blackgum Harvestime Church with the Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. She was born March 5, 1955, in Sallisaw, to J.C. and Cloey (SKAGGS) COUCH. Survivors include one son, Dustin Scott; her parents, J.C. and Cloey COUCH; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Carolyn; two nieces; her finacee, Bill; her grandfather, James Mike; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mike Velton MATHIS, 55, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at New Vision Worship Center in Van Buren. Burial is in Mount McCurry Cemetery in Rudy, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mr. MATHIS died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, in Mexico City. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Monica and Velta, Michelle and Rickey, and Leslie and Chad; two sisters, Dollie Ruth and Pat; one brother, Bill; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Sherlyn Sue MOORE, 50, of Konawa, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Vamoosa Baptist Church in Konawa, with the Revs. Jerry Green and LeRoy Sommers officiating. Burial was in Lone Dove Cemetery in Sasakwa, under the direction of Pickard Funeral Home in Konawa. Mrs. MOORE was born May 19, 1950, in Garden City, Kan., to Verneta M. and Thomas E. JONES. She died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001, in Norman. She married Charles MOORE Jan. 19, 1969, in Garden City. Survivors include her husband, Charles MOORE of the home; her parents, Thomas and Verneta JONES; one daughter, Kelly; one son and daughter-in-law, Bud and Amy; two sisters, Barbara and Debby; one granddaughter; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mary Opal MORRISON, 81, of Webbers Falls were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Chuck Hicks officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mrs. MORRISON was born Jan. 13, 1919, at Solgahachia, Ark., to John and Rosie (SKIPPER) EDWARDS. She died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Mildred and Syble; one brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Billie; two sisters-in-law, Velma and Margie; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. MORRISON was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clifford MORRISON; and three brothers, Millard EDWARDS, Othel EDWARDS, and Leonard EDWARDS.

Gladys H. QUINN, 89, of Sallisaw died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, in Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 22, 1911, in Sallisaw, to Jerome and Arah Jane (COLLINS) ELBERTSON. Her husband, Harley QUINN, preceded her in death. No services are planned, the body was donated to science. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Leland Rex TABOR, 78, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Mr. TABOR was born Dec. 25, 1922, in the Belefonte community, to Charles and Velma (BRYANT) TABOR. He died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001, in Sallisaw. He married Margaret Francis SHEARER May 9, 1996, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; one stepson, Louis; one sister, Diana; and one brother, Doyle Dean. Mr. TABOR was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Beverly Jean TABOR; one sister, Virginia YANCY; and one brother, Bill TABOR. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Jerry Neil THOMAS, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Fort Smith National Cemetery. Mr. THOMAS died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Myra of the home; one daughter, Nancy; one son, Mickey; one sister, Frances; one brother, Jimmy; and five grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Funeral services for Ernest J. BROWN, 91, of Gans are being held at 11 a.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Joe Fowler and Paul Brown officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. BROWN was born Nov. 28, 1909, in Gans, to James Richard BROWN and Serepita Lorene (LOYD) BROWN. He died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Mildred Dorthy BROWN Nov. 15, 1941, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death Feb. 21, 1985, in Gans. He married Aline FARMER CLIMER Feb. 27, 1993, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Aline BROWN of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Tommy; one son and daughter-in-law, Dewayne and Nelda; three stepsons, Donnie, Jimmy, and Rick; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Jack; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Sereptia "Dutchie" JOHNSON, 74, of Wichita, Kan., are being held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Wichita. Ms. JOHNSON died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, in Wichita. Survivors include her companion, Wallace R.; one son, Joseph W. ; one brother, Jim; three sisters, Allie, Winona and Mable; and two grandchildren. arrangements are under the direction of DeVorss Flanagan-Hunt Funeral Home in Wichita.

Funeral services for Lawrence R. MIDDLETON, 59, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Lowell Churchill Jr. officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. MIDDLETON was born Feb. 22, 1941, in Redland, to Tommy and Margie May (PATRICK) MIDDLETON. He died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his companion, Lillian of the home; three daughters, Barbara Ann, Monica Lynn and Kimberlee Dawn; one son, Donald Ray; one grandson; his father and step-mother, Tommy and Dortha; three sisters, Linda, Jane, and Diana; one brother, Danny; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. MIDDLETON was preceded in death by his mother, Margie MIDDLETON in Oct. 1989; and one brother, Tommy Lynn MIDDLETON in June 1981.

Funeral services for Iva Rovene MILLER, 91, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Frank Cargill officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. MILLER was born Feb. 17, 1909, in Sequoyah County, to the Rev. D.C. and Nancy (SHOOK) CALLAHAN. She died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, in Wichita. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Eula Mae, Marie and Dale, and Billie Sue; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eva; one brother, B.Q. "Dean"; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Lucille BOYD, 90, Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. Boyd was born March 31, 1910, in Muldrow, to Alex C. BUFFINGTON and Stella Mae (RUSSELL) BUFFINGTON. She died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, in Sallisaw. She married Joseph Monroe BOYD in 1938 in Muldrow. He preceded her in death Jan. 3, 1959, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Norma; two sons, Dale and Bobby; three stepsons, Marcus, Harold and Gene; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one sister, Juanita. Mrs. BOYD was also preceded in death by one son, R.C. BOYD in 1997; and one sister, Alice TABOR.

Funeral services for Ora Aliena FEARS, 93, of Uniontown, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ocker Funeral Home. Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. FEARS died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at her home. Survivors include two daughters, Connie and Joyce; one son, J.E.; one sister, Hazel; one brother, K.M.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. her husband, James F. FEARS, preceded Mrs. FEARS in death. Arrangements were under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

Ruth Ellen LEWELLEN, 82, of Sedro-Woolley, Wash., formerly of Gore, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001, at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley. She was born May 13, 1918, in Waukomis, to George and Irene UKENA. She married Harold V. LEWELLEN on Jan. 2, 1940. Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Tom and Delores, Jerry, Ron and Colleen, and Don; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Cliff; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and cousins; and special friend and caregiver, Linda. Mrs. LEWELLEN was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and sister-in-law, Maudie LEWELLEN. Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.

Funeral services for J. Frank PEELE, 82, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Tim Adair officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. PEELE was born Nov. 26, 1918, in Lewiston, N.C., to Joseph and Mae (CONNER) PEELE. He died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Muldrow. He married Maggie Lee BROGDON Feb. 16, 1946, in Norfolk, Va. Survivors include his wife, Maggie L. PEELE of the home; one sister, Doris P.; two sisters-in-law, Millie and Glenda; and one brother-in-law, Edward.

Funeral services for Charles Elmore STONE, 60, of Wister were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with the Rev. Clyde Hess officiating. Burial was in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral home in Poteau. Mr. STONE was born Dec. 5, 1940, in Poteau. He died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Malinda; one granddaughter; three stepsons, John, James and Jeff; one stepdaughter, Cyndy; and 10 step-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Rick YOAKUM, 48, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Eastside Free Will Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. David Rhoads officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. YOAKUM was born Nov. 14, 1952, in Sallisaw, to Billy Joe YOAKUM and Margie Fae (MATLOCK) YOAKUM. He died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001, in Muldrow. He married Nancy Jean PATTERSON May 17, 1974, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Nancy YOAKUM of the home; two sons, Nick and Lance; two grandchildren; his mother, Margie; his maternal grandmother, Viola; one sister and brother-in-law, Cindy and Gary; one nephew, Chad; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Leola Mae HOLT, 81, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Andy O'Neal and Harvey Rogers officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, southeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. HOLT was born Feb. 1, 1919, in the Hanson community, to Robert Lee FARMER and Mary Ellen (MEEKS) FARMER. She died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, in Sallisaw. She married Loyd H. HOLT Sr. Dec. 23, 1936, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death July 6, 1984, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Paul and Elaine and Ronnie; two sons, Buddy Jr., and Bill; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Lillian, Nora Mae and Aline; and one brother, Frank.

Dorothia Peggy SPARKS, 75, of Muldrow, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001. She was born April 5, 1925. She married Woody SPARKS Nov. 17, 1954, in Las Vegas, Nev. Funeral services are being held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Muldrow Church of Christ. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe, Ark. She is survived by one son, Steven Dale. Mrs. SPARKS was preceded in death by her husband, Woody SPARKS.

Funeral services for Denton SUTTON, 76, of Muldrow, with the Revs. Jack O'Neal and Tim Adair officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. He married Bobbie Ruth WOODWARD Dec. 24, 1949, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie SUTTON of the home; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Jerry, Rickey and Lynn and Jimmy and Tonya, and Pete and Ramona; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Willie and Velma; one brother, George; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Maxine THOMPSON, 95, of Vian will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Vian United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMPSON was born July 26, 1905, in Sallisaw, Indian Territory, to Charles and Mary Francis (WINCHELL) CROSSNO. She died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Bill; two sons and two sisters-in-law, Bill and Pat, and Alan and Nelda; one sister, Glynda; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. THOMPSON was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buster THOMPSON; one son, Richard WILSON; two sisters, Josephine STUETTGEN and Mary HEDGES; and four brothers, Winchell, Elmo, John and Charles CROSSNO.

Johnny Melvin BAKER, 61, of Pocahontas, Ark., formerly of Vian, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, in Pocahontas. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Vian Free Will Baptist Church, with the Revs. Vernon Smith and Charles Smith officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BAKER was born Aug. 4, 1939, in Atkins, Ark., to Arvel Franklin BAKER and Minnie Lee (KING) BAKER. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie (COLLINS) BAKER of the home; three sons, Terry, Randy and Chris; five grandchildren;seven great-grandchildren;three sisters, Oleta, Meda and Sue; and six brothers, Charles, Carmon "Butcher", Donald, Bill, Paul and Roger.

Funeral services for Vala BROWN, 73, of Webbers Falls are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Lakeroad Church of Christ in Gore, with the Byron Rodden officiating. Burial is in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.Mrs. BROWN was born Oct. 1, 1927, in Webbers Falls, to Fred and Ida (HENDRIX) MORTON. She died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at St. Johns Hospital in Tulsa. She married Harold BROWN Oct. 4, 1950, in fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death in 1988. Survivors include her children, Susan and Lark, Stanley and Evelyn, Randy and Cathy; one brother and sister-in-law, Forrest and Betty; one sister-in-law, Velma; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nepehws. Mrs. BROWN was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and two sisters.

Funeral services for Lillian L. BYRD, 74, of Muldrow are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Belefonte Baptist Church, with the Revs. Duke Pickup and Martin Cochran officiating. Burial is in Belefonte Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.Mrs. BYRD was born July 13, 1926, in Sequoyah County, to Boot and Jennie (EAGLE) DELLIS. She died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, in Muldrow. She married Stan Watie BYRD in 1942 in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death in 1975. Survivors include four daughters, Sallie, Tammy, Ginny and Debra; four sons, Tommy, Alpheus, George and Joe; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one sister, Mary Bell. Funeral services for Billy Roger CORNELL, 72, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Blackgum, with the Revs. Dale Ritter and David Isaacs officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore. Mr. CORNELL was born Jan. 6, 1929, in Elmwood, to Harold E. CORNELL and Dorothy Mildred (BOWDEN) CORNELL. He died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Irene McMURTREY Jan. 29,1993, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Irene CORNELL of the home; two daughters, Paula and Pam; one son, Mike; two step-sons, the Rev. David and Mark; eight grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Pat and Dorothy.

Funeral services for Mitchell "Mitch" Wallace CROW, 72, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Joe Fowler and Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. CROW was born Jan. 27, 1928, in the Nicut community, to Isaac and Lillie Mae (DENNY) CROW. He died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, in Muldrow. He married Betty Lorene HILL Nov. 25, 1970, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Betty CROW of the home; six daughters, Theresa, Theresa, Nora, Belinda, Sue and Morgan; two sons, Tommy and James; 27 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Hazel. Mr. CROW was preceded in death by one son, John DORITY in August 2000.

Funeral services for Geneva DAILY, 94, of Muldrow are being held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. DAILY was born Dec. 16, 1906, in Ole Remy community, Indian Territory, to Arthur and Anne Pearl (BLACKARD) SAGELY. She died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, in Fort Smith. She married Richard McKinley "Buzz" DAILY March 4, 1925, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death Aug. 24, 1964. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Billy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dick and Talitha and Jack and Connie; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary; and one brother, Joe.

Maxine Shirley (HARKREADER) EAGLE, 74, of Burlington, Kan. formerly of Sallisaw and Ottawa, Kan., died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at the Life Care Center in Burlington. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home in Bunrlington. She was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Manford, to Jess and Lena (HOWELL) HARKREADER. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Susan; two daughters, Shirley and Melinda; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, bob and Loren, and Ronnie and Karen; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Jewell and Eloise and Thurman; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Mrs. EAGLE was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Goodlow EAGLE in February 1995; one brother, George HARKREADER; one brother-in-law, G.O. BRADLEY; and sister-in-law, Virginia GOFF HARKREADER. Cremation was under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in Burlington.

Funeral services for Arbaleta "Lea" Inez FREED, 64, of Anson, Texas, formerly of Vian, are being held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Blackgum, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Lawrence-Adams Funeral Home in Anson. Mrs. FREED was born March 24, 1934, in Grove, to John and Nettie (STEWART) DAY. She died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, in Abilene, Texas. She married Orlie Lester FREED Feb. 24, 1958, in Pineville, Mo. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, John; two daughters, Cynthia and Melesas; and five grandchildren. Mrs. FREED was also preceded in death by three sisters; and two brothers.

Funeral services for Justin Lee GUNTER, 23, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church in Gans, with the Rev. Charles Sparkman and minister Soniyyah Blue officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. GUNTER was born Sept. 17, 1977, in Fort Smith, to Dennis Gerald GUNTER and Lynda (GIPSON) GUNTER. He died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother, Lynda GUNTER of Gans; maternal grandparents, Andy and Neoma GIPSON; paternal grandparents, Joe and Ruby GUNTER; five aunts, Virginia, Sandra, Leveta, Diannna, and Shirley; four uncles, Max, Frank, Joe Jr., and Gary; and 12 cousins.

William Edgar "Bill Ed" MABRAY, 73, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, in Fort Smith Ark. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Bishop Glenn Titsworth, the Rev. Monty Johnson and President George Fair officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. MABRAY was born July 7, 1927, in Muldrow to Will Rhodes MABRAY and Golden Okla (MOTON) MABRAY. Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; one daughter, Diana Sue; two sons, Jerry Wayne and William Samuel; 15 grandchildren; one sister, Martha Jane; and one brother, Don Moton .

Funeral services for Velma MALONE, 85, of Glenpool were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Ken Macken officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. MALONE was born March 17, 1915, in Mulberry, Ark., to Isaac and Sara Jane (OWENS) RIGGS. She died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, in Glenpool. Survivors include one son, Charles; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Opal; one brother, Mike; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. MALONE was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Sherman MARTINDALE Jr., 65, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Cowlington Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mr. MARTINDALE died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001, in Cowlington. Survivors include his wife, Sharon MARTINDALE of the home; four daughters, Robin, Cindy, Tammy and Dana; his mother, Lucille; one sister, Sue; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Sue PAGE, 65, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Bro. Phillip Winn officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. PAGE was born Jan. 20, 1936, in Judson, N.C., to Zed and Grace (JENKINS) MASHBURN. She died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, in Sallisaw. She married Edward Gale PAGE Nov. 9, 1983, in Sapulpa. Survivors include her husband, Ed PAGE of the home; two daughters, Barbara and Susan; two stepdaughters, Clare and Patty; two sons, Raymond and Robert; one stepson, Carl; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters, Clarine, Betty, Jeannie, Melony and Gail; and five brothers, Luther, Ernest, Gilbert, Clifford and Bobby.

Funeral services for Floyd E. PRICE, 87, of Stigler are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. J. J. Garrett and Mike Walker officiating. Burial is in Tamaha Cemetery, north of Stigler, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mr. PRICE was born Oct. 1, 1913, in Sallisaw, to Mack and Katie (HOLDER) PRICE. He died Monday, Jan. 22, 2001, in Stigler..Survivors include his wife, Florence (BASGALL) PRICE of the home; three daughters, Patricia, Carol and Paula; one son, David; three sisters, Jessie, Margaret, and Mary; two brothers, Arland and Garland; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Mr. PRICE was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Keeley Ann; one great-granddaughter, Christina; and four brothers, Bill, Robert, Maxie and Manuel.

Funeral services for Pink James SNIDER, 90, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with the Revs. Tom Patterson and Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland. Mr. SNIDER was born July 8, 1910, in the Paw Paw community, to Kirby Smith SNIDER and Mary Fannie (WRIGHT) SNIDER. He died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Eunia Edith BLAYLOCK May 25, 1971, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Eunia E. SNIDER of the home; four daughters, Patty Lee, Bobbie, Francis and Sammie; one son, Jim; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. SNIDER was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathryn DEESE; and one son, Tommy Dale SNIDER.

Graveside services for Everett Wayne STINNETT, 63, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Brent Cemetery. Mr. STINNETT was born Jan. 3, 1938, in Okmulgee, to Elmer and Ethel (UPSHAW) STINNETT. He died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy and Peggy; two sons, Martin Wayne and Donald Dewayne; one brother, Otis; and three grandchildren. Mr. STINNETT was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and three brothers. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

George Owen BRADLEY, 85, of Merced, Calif., died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2001, in Merced. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Jan. 9, 2001, at Wilson Family Funeral Chapel in Atwater, Calif., with the Rev. Paul Lundberg officiating. Burial was in Merced District Cemetery in Merced, under the direction of Wilson Family Funeral Home. Mr. BRADLEY was born March 18, 1915, in Sallisaw, to Jack and Lona Mae BRADLEY. sUrvivors include his wife of 62 years, Jewel BRADLEY of Merced; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Rita and Donald and Berni; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mr. BRADLEY was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Archie BRADLEY.

Helen Ann HUGGINS, 67, of Mulberry, Ark., died Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001, at her home. Funeral services are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Mulberry. Burial is in Huntington Cemetery, in Huntington, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Alma, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Linda, Donna, Cindy and Becky; one stepdaughter, Debbie; one stepson, Rick; one sister, Peggy; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. HUGGINS was preceded in death by her husband, Frazier HUGGINS; her parents, Ezra and Daphine (BAGWELL) MOORE; and one brother, Junior MOORE.

Dovie L. POWELL, 71, of Mabton, Wash., formerly of Gans, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2001, at Highline Specialty Center in Tukwilla, Wash. She was born May 1, 1929, in Okeene, to Jake and Nellie (JOHNSON) KAMMERZELL. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Zillah Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah, Wash. Burial was in Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima, Wash.She married Willard POWELL July 10, 1944. Survivors include special friend, Vern; one son, Jim; four sisters, Bertha, Dolly, Vivian and Treva; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Owen REDBIRD, 64, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the House of Praise in Marble City, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral home in Sallisaw. Mr. REDBIRD was born Oct. 23, 1936, in Marble City, to Jim and Hester (ROSIN) REDBIRD. He died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include numerous cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Nadene COLE STEPHENS, 80, of Gore are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Glen Cox officiating. Burial is in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mrs. STEPHENS was born May 22, 1920, in Porum, to Albert and Lucy (NICHOLS) COLE. She died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at the Gore Nursing Center. Survivors include her children, Frankie, Joe and peggy, Evelyn and Carroll, and Larry and Marilyn, Judy, Arlon and Wanda, Cole and Pearl, Sue, Don and Marie, and June ; one brother and sister-in-law, Arles and Virginia; one sister and brother-in-law, Alura and Charles; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Clayton and Pauline, sister-in-law, Helen, son-in-law, Tommy; 26 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Mrs. STEPHENS was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Pershing STEPHENS; one daughter, Kathy WARD; one sister, Joann COLE; and two brother, Jay Cole and A.E. COLE.

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