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Funeral services for Melba PEACE JONES DENTON, 88, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Brian Zinck and Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DENTON was born July 23, 1921, in Short to Henry Lindsey PEACE and Katie Alice (BRANSON) PEACE. She died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married James Alexander DENTON Dec. 28, 1973, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death Nov. 21, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include, four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Ewell, Margaret and Richard, Linda and David , and Betty and Ronny; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister Blanche; and many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Russell JONES, her parents, three sisters, Mavis MORTON, Katie PARRIS and Margaraet PEACE and one brother, H.L. PEACE Jr.

Funeral services for Rickey Joe FOGG, 51, of Bunch were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. John Flute officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FOGG was born on Jan. 3, 1958, in Tahlequah to Richard and Sarah (FLUTE) FOGG. He died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include, his wife, Brenda of the home; his mother, of the home; two sisters, JoAnn and Jeannie; one brother, George; three step-daughters, Jennifer and her husband, Stone, and Vanessa and her husband, and Nikki and Jake; nine grandchildren; three nephews; one great-nephew; two special nieces; and a special friend, Calvin. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother Leroy “Moon” FOGG and one sister, Vanessa “Tessa” FOGG.

Graveside services for Lueanor Hope HALL, 82, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HALL was born on May 21, 1927, in Chicago, Ill., to Lum ELLIOTT and Eleanor ELLIOTT. She died on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Robert Virgil HALL on Oct. 11, 1946, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on March 12, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include, two daughters, Roberta and Louella; six grandsons; one granddaughter; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy and Glenda; and three brothers, Ronnie, Arnold and Marshal. He was also preceded in death by her parents and one grandson.

Funeral services for Mary Magaline McGARRAH, 83, of Vian were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. M.D. Alverson and Thomas Alverson officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McGARRAH was born on March 28, 1926 in Stilwell to Thomas ALVERSON and Ellie Mae (BONDS) ALVERSON. She died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include three daughters, Rose, Ellen, and Carolyn; six sons, Orville, James, Johnny, Willis, Ray and J.J.; four sisters, Hazel, Peggy, Barbara and Edna; two brothers, M.D. and Buster; two step-brothers, Marvin and Buster; 43 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cecil McGARRAH, a son, Tommy McGARRAH and three brothers, Pete, Cecil and Kize ALVERSON.

Funeral services for Margaret SHELBY, 79, of Webbers Falls, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in the Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SHELBY was born on Dec. 12, 1930, in Buckhorn, to Heck FLETCHER and Elsie Tilda (MORSE) FLETCHER. She died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, in Gore. She married Bob SHELBY on Nov. 12, 1948, in Arkansas. Survivors include, her husband Bob of the home; two children, Linda and her husband, Jim, and Rick and his wife, Peggy; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Joe and his wife, Lisa; one sister, Laverne and her husband, Gordon; and many nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Dave FLETCHER, sisters, Audrey HUGGINS and Lorene MELTON and great-grandson, Adin SHELBY.

Services for Charles Bruce SMITH Jr., 62, of Muldrow are being held at 12:30 ;m Thursday at Evans Chapel of Memories at Poteau with Bro Terry Hurt officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Interment is at 2 p m in the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. SMITH was born on August 21, 1947, in Helena, Ark. He died on Jan 1, 2010, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Joanie and Carol; three sons, Jeremy, Joseph, and Charlie; two stepsons, Steven, and Bryan; a stepdaughter, Tina; 18 grandchildren; a sister, Brenda; his father, Charles B Sr.; numerous other relatives and loved ones and a host of beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dina SMITH, his brother, Earl SMITH and his mother, Edna Earl (SANDERS) SMITH.

Funeral services for Floyd Calvin SPEARS Sr., 68, of Gore were held at 2 pm Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev Wayne Rice officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPEARS was born June 4,1941, in Braggs to Louis Osval SPEARS and Melvia Junie (MANNON) SPEARS. He died Wednesday, Dec 30, 2009, in Gore. He married Nola C NUTT, Jan 8, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Nola SPEARS of the home; one daughter, Kimberly and her companion, Justin; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Floyd “Podgey” Jr , and Eric and Tina; 12 grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy, Betty, Kathy JOHNSON of Braggs and Linda MARLOW of Webbers Falls; and four brothers, Orvill, Delbert and Gerald. He was preceded in death by his parents, two daughters, Amanda BATSON and Susan F SPEARS , one brother, Donald SPEARS and two sisters, Mary and Louise SPEARS.

Funeral services for Virgil BREWER, 70, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Blunt Baptist Church with Bros. Tommy Hawkins and Keith Smith officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BREWER was born on Oct. 27, 1939 in Brushy to Harley Truman BREWER and Lillie Bell (HINES) BREWER. He died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Maxine CHANDLER May 4, 1974, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Maxine BREWER of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and David, and Kathy and Steve; one son, John; four grandchildren; one brother, Troy; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Marvin and Donald BREWER.

Funeral services for Ann Loretta CROSBY, 83, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p m Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev Jerry Green officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial was at Drake stand Cemetery in Sallisaw. Mrs. CROSBY was born on July 10, 1926, in Stonewall, to Bill Oliver CATHEY and Irretta CAGLE. She died on Jan 2, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Harley Eugene CROSBY on Sept 10, 1974, in Juarez, Mexico. Survivors include her husband, Harley, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Clifford Gregory, and Diane, and Christopher Cagle and Marsha; one step-son and his wife, Tommy Ray and Rhonda; one step- daughter, Punkie Michelle; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford GARTRELL; her parents; one brother, Johnny J W CATHEY; and one step=daughter, Carolyn Sue CROSBY.

Funeral services for James Lewis CROW, 72, of Hominy were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Stanley Cottrell officiating. Burial was in the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CROW was born on Aug. 5, 1937, in Sallisaw to W.R. Pete CROW and Leba (KINSEY) CROW. He died Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009, in Hominy. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Jeri, and Jamie and James; four grandchildren; two aunts, Clara Opal and Beatrice Boots; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Margie Maxine HOWELL, 86, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Sis. Sheila Jones officiating. Burial was in the Maple Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HOWELL was born Jan. 15, 1923, in Muldrow to William Harvey WOODWARD and Lillie (SPENCER) WOODWARD. She died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, in Roland. She married Walton Glenn HOWELL Aug. 21, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death Sept. 28, 1994, in Sallisaw. Survivors include, one daughter and son-in-law, Dixie and William; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Hazel. She was also preceded in death by one son, Rickey Glenn HOWELL, her parents, one sister, Artie COLE and two brothers, Harvey and Everett WOODWARD.

Funeral services for Emma Sue LOCKHART, 83, of Sallisaw, will be held at 12 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Bro Greg Burnsed officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LOCKHART was born on Jan 9, 1926, in Hanson to Toy Lee KING and Susie Lee (SIMMONS) KING. She died on Jan 5, 2010, in North Little Rock Ar. She married Sam Calvin LOCKHART on March 1, 1974, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Sam, of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Sharon Jeanelle and Marion, and Linda; one son Sammy; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Mike RUDICK, her first Husband, Warren RUDICK, and her parents.

Graveside services for Robert Levi SEQUICHIE, 59, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a m Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Bro D J McCARTER officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr.SEQUICHIE was born on July 31, 1950, in Tahlequah, to Levi and Edna Lee (BLAYLOCK) SEQUICHIE. He died on Jan 4, 2010 in Sallisaw. . Survivors include one son, Levi; three sisters, Linda, Louise, and Doris; two brothers, Joe and Archie; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services for Carol Joyce SHARP, 77, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p m Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SHARP was born on May 4, 1932, in Bazine, Kan., to Otis FRAZIER and Lillian (BURCH) FRAZIER. She died on Jan 3, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her life partner. Lonnie, three daughters, Mary Lynn, Aphion, and Dorothy; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters Dorothy, and Lois. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Stephanie Ann LOFLAND; her parents; and two brothers, Robert and Richard FRAZIER.

Funeral services for Gertrude I ELMORE, 83, of Vian, were held at 2 pm Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Blackgum, with Dr Bill Willis officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial was at Box Cemetery in Vian. Mrs. ELMORE was born on May 6, 1926, in Elmore City, to Charles Henry and Bertha RUSSELL NORTH. She died on Jan 4, 2010, in Vian. She married Ivan LeRoy ELMORE on Oct 2, 1954, in Coffeyville, Kan. He preceded her in death on Dec 15, 1997, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra, Dawn, and Sue; two sons, Ivan “Buddy” and David LeRoy; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn, Charlene and Betty; one brother Gerald; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; her infant child, Eddie; her parents; three grandchildren, Damon SMITH, Jerry Wayne LANGSTON Jr., and Jerry Wayne LANGSTON III; and a brother, Charles Henry NORTH Jr.,

Funeral services for R.C. KEEN, 82, of Muldrow are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lee’s Creek Assembly of God Church with Bro. Phil Smith officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. KEEN was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Nicut to Jasper Lee KEEN and Josie Mae (RIDDLE) KEEN. He died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Jettie Ruth ROBINSON on Feb. 13, 1993, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Jettie KEEN of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny Lee and Debbie; one step-daughter, Debie; three grandchildren; one brother, Bob and his wife, Pat; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jennie KEEN, his parents and one brother, Eugene KEEN.

Funeral services for Faye A. RANDOLPH, 98, of Sallisaw, were held Monday, January 11, 2009 at 2 pm in the First Baptist Church of Sallisaw, with Rev Brian Zinck officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 28, 1911 in Stigler to A T RANDOLPH and Mollie HARRELL RANDOLPH. He died Jan 6, 2010 in Sallisaw. He was married to Opal Kathleen MATLOCK on December 26, 1931 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2005. Survivors include:one daughter and son in law: Joyce and Ken; two sons: Boyce and Donald; one sister: Emma; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends, He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one sister: Geneva ORENDORFF and two brothers: Silas and Jack RANDOLPH.

Funeral services for Veda WATERS CALDWELL, 85, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bros. James Woodruff, Herbert Lee and Leroy Farris officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CALDWELL was born on July 1, 1924, in Tamaha to John Oscar WATERS and Nellie (JACKSON) WATERS. She died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married the Rev. Lee “Sonny” CALDWELL on July 30, 1940, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 2002, in Tahlequah. Survivors include, two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathy and Butch, and Rosa; four grandchildren and their spouses; three great-grandchildren; three sisters one brother-in-law, Jauneve and Emil, Treva and Dorothy; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Aaron, and Howard and Joann; and one brother-in-law, Herbert and his wife, Barbara. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Mona WALTERS, Juanita LEE and Willene HINES, four brothers, Doil Euckley, Orval and infant twin of Howard WATERS, in-laws, Sam and Minnie CALDWELL, Pete and Ruby CALDWELL, Faye WATERS, Gene WATERS, Betty WATERS, Buddy MOURTON, Kennard LONG and Donald HINES.

Funeral services for Dean Hayes CHEEK, 73, were held Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 11 am at Rouge Wolfe Burial Grounds in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 18, 1936 in Mangum, Oklahoma, the son of George CHEEK and Vida Faye HAYES Dean Hayes CHEEK. He died January 6, 2010 in Gore. Survivors include one daughter: Gael; three grandchildren; one sister, Donna; two nieces; one great niece. Many Friends and Relatives

Funeral services for Lee Roy EAGLE, 36, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p m Thursday at Belefonte Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Tom Cochran officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial is in Belfonte Cemetery, north of Muldrow. Mr. EAGLE was born on Jan 28, 1973, in Tahlequah, to Richard and Lydia (BYRD) EAGLE. He died on Jan 9, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his mother, Lydia, of the home; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Brenda, Barbara, and Lyna and Shone; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Marcella, Jimmy and Tracy, and Mike and Marsha; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, three brothers, Wilkie, G.B. And Little Joe EAGLE and one brother-in-law, Pete SEVENSTAR.

Funeral services for Glenn F. FLEETWOOD, 39, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating. Burial is in Long Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FLEETWOOD was born on Aug. 13, 1970, in Sallisaw to Ricky Farrell FLEETWOOD and Glenda Dean (McKEVER) FLEETWOOD. He died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Tonya Renee WRIGHT on June 24, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include, his wife, Tonya FLEETWOOD of the home; two sons, Glenn II and Kyle; two daughters, Tasha and Mackenzie; two step-children, Brittnee and Tyler; four sisters, Lisa, Amanda, Jennifer and Tammy; and his parents. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shawna FLEETWOOD McCOY.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jane ALLEN HORTON, 75, were held Monday, January 11, 2010 at 11 am in the First Bpatist Church of Sapulpa, with Bro Doyle Pryor officiating. Burial was in Flora Haven Mausoleum in Tulsa under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Sapula. She was born February 27, 1934 in Seminole, to Acie A PIERSON and Laura Jane (PRYOR) PIERSON. She married Oral Edward HORTON on March 31, 1950 in Sand Springs. She died January 6, 2010 in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband Oral of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Mike, and Ronda and Harold; one son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Judy; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Orvelene and Deanna; two brothers: David, and Dwayne;. step mother: Kathleen PIERSON; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Acie and Laura PIERSON, three sisters, Acelene DORSETT, Erma Dean WINTERS and Levitha BREWER, two brothers: Willis PIERSON and Roy HUNKAPILLAR

Funeral services for Ollie Marie PACK, 94, of Blackgum are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Blackgum Baptist Church. Burial is in Box Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PACK was born on March 2, 1915, in Summerfield to Joseph P. DANIEL and Evalena (EDWARDS) DANIEL. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Tulsa. She married Charley B. PACK on Sept. 2, 1933, at Chickasha. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one sister, Bernice; her children, Billy Wayne and his wife, Sue, Charles Aaron and his wife, Deborah, and Sandra Kay (PACK) and her husband, Jerry; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends as well as her loyal dog, Lady. She was also preceded in death by her parents, siblings, Marcus, Roy, Austin, Henry, Ora and Bessie, grandson Jerry Gregory WALTERS, twin granddaughters, Angela and Amanda PACK and great-grandson, David JENKINS. .

Funeral services for Richard Wayne PHILPOT, 56, of Tulsa, are being held at 2 pm Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial is at Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw. Mr PHILPOT was born on Sept 2, 1953, in Delano, Calif., to Wesley Doyal and Jewell Dean (ISHAM) PHILPOT. He died on Jan 11, 2010, in Tulsa. Survivors include his father of the home and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was precdeded in death by his mother.

Family will visit with friends and family for James "Jim" SELFE, 75, of Sallisaw, from 3 to 5 pm Thursday at Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SELFE was born on November 11, 1934, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Norman and Donna (DAVIS) SELFE. He died on Jan 5, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Deloris Faye YEOMAN SELFE on Jan 15, 1974, in Lomia, Calif. She preceded him in death on May 8, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters and one son-in-law, Diana, Toni, Cheri and Rene, and Kandy; one son, Mark; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosie; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, one daughter, Terry WALSH, and his parents. To send an electronic condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Donald Winford SHARP, 74, of Muldrow were held at 1 p m Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Harold McKeehan and Shaw Money officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SHARP was born on Nov 22, 1935, in Hanson to Houston SHARP and Audrey (EDWARDS) SHARP. He died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Nadine WOODWARD on Jan 11, 1966, in Akins. Survivors include his wife, Nadine SHARP of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Brad; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Ricky Don, Mike, Bobby, and Donald and Lisa; one sister, Sue; three brothers, Roger, Rick, and Gary; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildrenn; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Bob, Bill and Danny SHARP and one daughter-in-law, Dana SHARP.

Funeral services for Ruby Yvonne SPENCER, 69, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Box Cemetery Chapel with Bro. Isaac Slape officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mrs. SPENCER was born June 15, 1940 in Sallisaw to Owen Sylvester LEE and Della (RAY) LEE. She died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010. She married Norman SPENCER on Dec. 26, 1958, in Stigler. Survivors include, her husband, Norman of the home; three children, Anita and her husband, Kenneth, Mike and his wife, Sandra, and Jenell and her husband, Leslie Jr; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl and Rex; one sister, Ruth; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Jerry LEE.

Funeral services for Margaret Ann TATE, 76, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Chip Reagan and Isaac Slape officiating. Burial was in the Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. TATE was born on April 20, 1933, in Arkoma, to George Frances McLEMORE and Daisy Alice (JOHNSON) McLEMORE. She died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Joe Allen TATE on Sept. 5, 1949, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include, one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Blakely; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Vicki; five sisters, Emma Jean, Dortha, Glenda, Naomi and Carolyn; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Harold and Agnes, and Stan and son, Little Joe. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Wanda, Norma and Opal and five brothers, Delbert, George, Charles, Darrell and William.

Funeral services for Clarence Harley CRAWFORD, 74, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Revival Fires Church in Sallisaw with Jimmy Harold Crawford and Michael Crawford officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. CRAWFORD was born on April 11, 1935, in Dustin to Clarence C. CRAWFORD and Bessie (HENDERSON) CRAWFORD. He died on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Agnes Lee SPRAY on March 11, 1953, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include, his wife, Agnes CRAWFORD of the home; two sons, Alvin and Craig; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Irene and Gladys; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Roger Glen CRAWFORD, one granddaughter, Jennifer, his parents and two brothers, Leodus and Bural CRAWFORD.

Funeral services for Floyd “Hawk” DUSTMAN, 90, of Maple are being held at noon on Saturday at the Maple Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Tom Barton officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. DUSTMAN was born on May 10, 1919, in Sequoyah County to Alfred Peter DUSTMAN and Liza Ann (OSBURN) DUSTMAN. He died on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, in Muldrow. He married Audra Eulata WALLACE on Jan. 1, 1937, in Hanson. Survivors include his wife, Audra DUSTMAN of the home; one daughter, Phyllis; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Mary, and Donnie and Bonnie; two sisters, Willie and Louise; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Magnolia GRIFFITH, one sister, Bedith BREWSTER, two brothers, Woodrow and A.P. “Peanut” DUSTMAN and his parents.

Funeral services for Ronald Burgess FALLS, 52, of Ponca City are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Mack Jackson and T.D. Drew officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FALLS was born on Oct. 16, 1957, in Webbers Falls to Henry and Ruby (BURGESS) FALLS Jr. He died on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in Ponca City. Survivors include, one son, Damon; two sisters, Viola and her husband, Chuck, and Roberta; and two brothers, Donald and his wife, Tangela, and Eddie and his wife, Erma. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Nancy Virginia ULMER, 69, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. Ulmer was born on March 23, 1940, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Edward Earl ULMER and Dorothy Mae (LEIRD) ULMER. She died on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Vanessa “Nessa” Lynn and her husband, Jeff, and Louise; one son, James Jr.; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Judy ULMER.

Funeral services for Keith Benson COOK, 46, of Muldrow are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Daryl Brown officiating. Burial is in Lee’s Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. COOK was born on April 16, 1963 in Fort Smith, Ark. to Jerry Benson COOK and Judy Mae LEWIS BOWMAN. He died on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda and David, and Shelby; one grandson; Mother and stepfather, Judy and Larry BOWMAN; father; one brother, Kevin; two sisters, Kandace and Kristi; two stepsisters, Angela and Tricia; one stepbrother, Troy; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Alana KING, one sister, Kenda COOK, grandparents, Ted and Ruby LEWIS of Muldrow and Garland and Rosena COOK of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Rev. W.W. HAYS, 82 of Paris, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Gene Anoatubby, Willie Mooney, Frank Cargill and Andrew Jones officiating.Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Rev. HAYS was born on Aug. 31, 1927, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Perry HAYS and Etta (JAMES) HAYS. He died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Fort Smith. He married Edith Mae CRASE on Aug. 4, 1945, in Cassville, Mo. She preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 2003, in Roland. Survivors include, five daughters, Phyllis, Barbara, Doris, Sandra, and Vivian; one son, Daryl; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two grandsons, Weston HAYS and Richard SMITH, one brother, Benny HAYS and one sister, Mary SMITH.

Funeral services for Cecil Lee JONES, 62, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation is under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. JONES was born in Hope, Ark. to Cecil and Dorothy JONES. He died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Muldrow. Survivors include, his wife, Nevon of the home; four sons, Michael and his wife, Anna, and Terry, Garry and John; one daughter Misty and her husband, Danny; one brother, Ricky Don; one sister, Kimberly; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lora MATTHEWS KEEN, 65, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Steve Matthews officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KEEN was born on Dec. 10, 1944, in Sallisaw to Loy Melvin MATTHEWS Sr. and Amy Elizabeth (ROSS) MATTHEWS. She died on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Donald Lee and Jerry Wayne; one daughter, Lisa Dawn; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Loy Melvin Jr. and Kenneth Eugene; one sister, Marie; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Walter Dale MATTHEWS and one sister, Betty Ann GAY.

Graveside services for Pat LITTLETON, 66, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Bro. Randy Farmer officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LITTLETON was born on July 23, 1943, in Hanson to Jess Willard MILLER and Nathalee BIRCHFIELD RACHELS. She died on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Pal LITTLETON in May 2004, in Muldrow. Survivors include, her husband, Pal of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Rocky Dale and Gwen; one daughter and son-in-law, Geannie and Bill; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; mother; one sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Bob; and one brother, Danny. She was preceded in death by her father.

Judy RUTLEDGE MONTGOMERY, 66, of Sallisaw died on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MONTGOMERY was born on Nov. 28, 1943, in Stilwell to John BATT and Vera (KEYS) BATT AUFFET. She married Gary Kerr MONTGOMERY in November 1976, in Siloam Springs, Ark. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include two sons, Lance and Dennis; four grandchildren; one grandchild; two sisters, Linda and Kathy; three brothers, Ronnie, Stephen and Johnny; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Tom “Jimmy” RIDER, 91, of the Miller Ridge community are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Baptist Church with Pastor Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RIDER was born on Dec. 25, 1918, in the Badger Lee community to Tom Needles RIDER and Tiny May (RIGSBY) RIDER. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Echo GARVIN on July 3, 1947, in Fort Smith. Survivors include, his wife, Echo of the home; one son, Jason; one grandson; four sisters, Maxine, Mary C., Ruth and Lillian; and several other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Chloe Mae WALTERS, 94, of Valley View, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Coker Funeral Home of Sanger, Texas. Mrs. WALTERS was born on March 5, 1915, in Jerusalem, Ark. to Henry Stanton and Florrie Elizabeth (MOORE) SPEARS. She died on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Gainsville, Texas. She married J.T. WALTERS on June 27, 1936, in Jay. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Patsy, Harold, John Terrill II, Paula, and Pam; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and grandson, Bert CARSON.

Funeral services for Bill R. LOVERN, 87, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LOVERN was born on July 9, 1922, in Long to Wade Ray LOVERN and Addie (BREWER) LOVERN. He died on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Lola Mae BIBB on Jan. 25, 1942, in Ozark, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lola LOVERN of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Homer, and Cindy and Doug; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Anna, and Carl and Susan; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and other friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Geneva Ruth PLANK, 87, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at Gans Assembly of God Church with Bros. Harold McKeehen and Eugene Christenberry officiating. Burial is in Redland Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. PLANK was born on Jan. 4, 1923, in Redland to Richard Clay ANDERSON and Lillie Mae (JORDAN) ANDERSON. She died on Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Leon Jasper PLANK on May, 9, 1940, in Redland. He preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1990, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and Frankie, and Diane and Mike, and Sharon; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Marilyn; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Bonnie and Geraldine. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Roberta BRUNK and two grandsons, Brad PLANK and Brett MURRAY. Pallbearers are her grandsons.

Funeral services for David Raymond BALDRIDGE, 73, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Buddy Bolin officiating. Burial was at Peters Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BALDRIDGE was born on Aug. 31, 1936, in Claremore to Sequoyah and Mary (LEAF) BALDRIDGE. He died on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Tulsa. Survivors include, one sister, Rachel. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Andy, Jack, Taylor and Frank and one sister, Lillie.

Funeral services for Berlie Warren CARRILLO, 86, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at Christ the King Church in Vian with the Rev. Jean Rozell officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CARRILLO was born on March 5, 1923, in Vian to Peter Joshua WARREN and Ola Frances MUNCY. She died on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Vian. She married Felix Baca CARRILLO on March 22, 1956, in San Bernadino, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Felix of the home; two daughters, Deborah and Denise; two sons, Meliton Warren and Gale; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Lewis; two sisters, Mary and Doris; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Calvin SMITHSON, one daughter, Sandra CHAVEZ, one grandson, Felix TRASTER, seven sisters, Cora Lee McELHANEY, Edna JOHNSON, Helen CHILDERS, Vera MILLS, Thelma BENNETT, Mandy JORDAN, Margaret PLUNKET and Katherine PRINCE and three brothers, Hoover, J.T. and Wallace WARREN.

Funeral services for Harley E. CROSBY, 70, of Sallisaw are being held at noon Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jerry Green officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CROSBY was born on April 1, 1939, in Drumwright to Tom Sanders CROSBY and Hattie Louise DAVIDSON. He died on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Ann Loretta CATHEY GARTRELL on Sept. 10, 1974, in Juarez, Mexico. She preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 2010. Survivors include, one daughter, Punkie Michelle; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Harley E., and Tommy Ray and Rhonda; two stepsons and daughters-in-law, Clifford Gregory and Diane, and Christopher and Marsha; four sisters, Virginia, Doris, Joyce and Jeanette; one brother, Charles Powell; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Carlyn Sue CROSBY, his parents, two sisters, Betty Lou COLLINS and Geraldine CROSBY and one brother, Robert David CROSBY.

Funeral services for Cotton ENGLAND, 61, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow. Burial was in the Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. ENGLAND was born on Sept. 27, 1948, in Gans. He died on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, in Fort Smith. Survivors include, three sisters, Alice, Sue and Ellen; five brothers, Melvin and his wife, Pauline, Rufus and his wife, Ruthie, and William and his wife, Susie, Arkie and his wife, Judy, and Barney and his wife, Patty; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Edith KIBBE HALE, 77, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HALE was born on May 7, 1932, in the Brent community to Henry BRACKELL and Ada TAYLOR. She died on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Sallisaw. Mrs. HALE was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She married Jerry “Tom” HALE on Dec. 29, 1982, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Tom HALE; two daughters and one son-in-law, Joyce and Jim, and Vickie; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Roy and Beth, Sammy and Janet, and Jerry Don; stepfather, Hester GREEN; seven sisters, Ann, Maxine, Viola, Barbara Sue, Brenda, Helen and Jeanette; two brothers, Lee Arnold and Ronald; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and her best friend of 25 years, Vickie. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Mose KIBBE and her mother, Ada TAYLOR GREEN.

Funeral services for Faye LEWIS, 79, of Sallisaw were held at noon on Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Jim Crites officiating. Burial was at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.Mrs. LEWIS was born on March 29, 1930, in Carlsbad, N.M. to John Riley TIDWELL and Ruby Mae JACKSON. She died on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Ralph Crockett LEWIS on May 19, 1947, in Roswell, N.M. He preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Ron, Byrdee and Richard, and Donna and Billy; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph Jr. and Susan; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Robert “Bobby” SHORT, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Cremation is under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood.Mr. SHORT died on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Faye, of the home; one son, Andy; two daughters, Bobbi and Paula; special friends, Randy and LaHoma, and Dean and Kay; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Gabriel CODAY. .

Verlin May STREETER, 71, of Vian died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal services is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STREETER was born on Sept. 28, 1938, in Tahlequah to Edgar MASON and Slana (NUTT) MASON. Survivors include, two daughters, Patty and Brenda; three sons, Jimmy, Kenneth and Willie; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jimmy; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd STREETER and her parents.

Funeral services for Mary Louise WILLIAMS, 73, of Roland were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ninth Street Church of Christ with Bro. Kevin Wright officiating. Burial was in the Shady Grove Cemetery south of Roland under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born on Aug. 2, 1936, in Chickasha to Albert Ray and Lula Mae (PARKER) McCRAY. She died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, in Roland. Survivors include, her husband, Leon WILLIAMS of the home; three daughters, Linda, Thelma and Rita; three sons, Thimothy, Leon and Albert; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Max “Ben” LINCKS Sr., 75, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include, his wife, Edith LINCKS of the home; one daughter, Tina; one stepson, Scott; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Jesse LINCKS and one son, Max LINCKS Jr.

Memorial services for Patsy “Trish” LINEBARGER, 76, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Al Zaragosa officiating. Services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Sallisaw. Mrs. LINEBARGER was born on April 29, 1933, in Howe to Howard and Lora Belle (CAUDELL) ROBINSON. She died on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Burl of 58 years, whom she married on Aug. 11, 1951, in Hutchinson, Kan.; one daughter Brenda and her husband, Paul; two brothers, Jim and his wife, Rae Jean, and Bobby Joe and his wife, Cathy; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

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