JULY 2010

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Graveside services for Shirley Lee ELLIS, 65, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ELLIS was born on May 27, 1945, in Sallisaw to James Ernest ROSS and Letha Sylvia PIERCE. She died on Friday, June 25, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Charles ELLIS. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2007. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa and Tiffany; one son, Nathen; and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Kathryn Frances CRAWFORD HAGGARD, 52, of Muldrow will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 3 at Lee’s Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Bro. Doug Martin officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HAGGARD was born on Oct. 9, 1957, to Samuel CRAWFORD and Barbara JUDD. She died on Monday, June 28, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her companion Willis ALKLIRE of the home; two daughters, Marsha and Kathryn; two brothers, Sam and Tommy; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services for infant Nikki Dean GATES-MENIE were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Stevenson Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Fair officiating under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Nikki was born on Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Muskogee and died on the same day. Survivors include her mother, Sammy Nicol HART; father, Joshua Joseph MENIE; grandparents, Loyd and Deann WILLIAMS and Tracy GATES; great-grandparents, Jackie and Debra SWEARENGIN, Arlen GRIFFIN, J.C. and Wanda HART, Claude and Rose GATES; great-great-grandmother, Ella SWEARENGIN and several uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Graveside services for Ruby Ann PICKARD, 94, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw with the Rev. Phil Whitten officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PICKARD was born on Sept. 8, 1915, in the Maple community to George H. SCOGGINS and Effie Josephine (McKAY) SCOGGINS. She died on Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Delmas Loyan “Red” PICKARD on Sept. 17, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on July 16, 1990.

Darrel ROTHERS of Vian was born on May 23, 1938, in Havensville, Kan., to Phil and Ferne (KELLY) ROTHERS and passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010, in Vian at the age of 72. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gayle of the home; two daughters, Terri, and Lucinda and John; four sons, Greg, Joseph and wife Doris, J.C. and wife Jeanette, and Aaron; one sister, Karen Ann; three brothers, Dean, Cecil, and Kenneth; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Darrel was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Shawn ROTHERS. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Blackgum Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial followed at Cherokee-McCoy Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Please sign Mr. Rothers’ online guestbook at mallorymartinfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Dan Olen STONE, 65, of Roland were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. STONE was born on Dec. 11, 1944, in Tucson, Ariz., to Vernon Daniel STONE and Lela Mae (HENDRICKS) STONE. He died on Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Roland. He married Linda Sue MEDLIN on Oct. 12, 1968, in Roland. Survivors include his wife Linda STONE of the home; two sons, Daniel, and William; one daughter, Joetta; one brother, Hiram; and 12 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Robert F. “Mutt” HILL, 93, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Brushy Holiness Church, north of Sallisaw with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was at Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HILL was born on April 23, 1917, in Muskogee to Frank HILL and Sadie (SIMMONS) HILL. He died on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in Sallisaw. He married Thelma DAVIS on March 30, 1990. Survivors include his wife, Thelma HILL of the home; one daughter, Frances; six step-children; one sister, Bonnie; 27 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-granchildren.

Funeral services for Mickel Shane McCOY, 38, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Ken Burge officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. McCOY was born on March 25, 1972, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jerry Dwayne McCOY and Carolen Rose (TURPIN) McCOY. He died on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, in Fort Smith. He married Susan Nell JENKINS on Dec. 19, 2009, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Susan McCOY of the home; four daughters, Kacie Ann, Tiffany Renee, Lacie Lynn and Camie Kay; one son, Steven Ray; one adopted son, Ringo; his parents; two sisters, Donna and Crystal; two brothers, Roy Lee and Jerry Jr.; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Anita Carol CHEATER, 51, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. at Vision of Christ Ministries Church in Marble City with the Rev. Larry Harrison and Bro. Terry Cheater officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHEATER was born on Sept. 18, 1958, in Bristow to Tony BUCKTROT and Betsy HARPER. She died on Monday, July 5, 2010, in Tulsa. She married Jerry Lee CHEATER Jr. in March of 1987 in Wewoka. Survivors include, her husband, Jerry of the home; two daughters Mariah and Marquita; four sisters, Brenda, Teresa, Annie and Lokota; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Etta Jane COPPLER, 82, of Tulsa were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Dan Williams officiating. Burial was at the Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. COPPLER was born on May 5, 1928, in Liberty to Ola Andrew BROOKS and Jennie Lou SUTTON. She died on Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Tulsa. She married Gerald Keith COPPLER on March 18, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Gerald of the home; one daughter, Janie Lynn; one son Gerry; two sisters Marie and Glenna; one brother, Andrew; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Dolores Marie HONEYCUTT, 86, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was at Dwight Mission Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HONEYCUTT was born on Aug. 31, 1923, in Vian to Jack SCHOONOVER and Pheobe (DENNY) HONEYCUTT. She died on Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Rufus HONEYCUTT on June 7, 1942, in Vian. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1988. Survivors include three daughters, Doris, Kay and Leta; two sons, Danny and Bill; 14 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Bell LANGLEY, 78, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Belfonte Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Treat and Bro. George Byrd officiating. Burial was at Belfonte Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LANGLEY was born on April 29, 1932, in Nicut to Boot DELLIS and Jennie (EAGLE) DELLIS. She died on Sunday July 4, 2010, in Muldrow. Survivors include three sons, Bill, Daniel and Emery; three daughters, Linda, Ollie and Darlene; 30 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amberse Lee LANGLEY on July 5, 1996.

Funeral services for Misia Fay PACK, 88, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Millsap Funeral Service Chapel in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was at Box Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. PACK was born on April 8, 1922, in Paris, Texas, to John Henry and Lottie Elizabeth (HALL) HOUSTON. She died on Friday, July 2, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce and her husband, Tommy, and Lenda; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Orland “Mutt” and his wife, Barbara, and Joe and his wife, Jody. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin on June 5, 1998, two sons, Raymond Carl PACK and James PACK, and four brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services for Edward Lee SINYARD, 65, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brushy Cemetery with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SINYARD was born on Jan. 13, 1945, in Arkoma to William Edward SINYARD and Marie TALLENT. He died on Sunday, July 4, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth and David; two sisters, JoAnn and Sharon; one brother, Gene; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Glen Alvin STAMBACK, 86, of Muldrow will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Hillside Pentecostal Church of God in Sallisaw with the Revs. Ed Cunningham and Dr. Jack Stamback officiating. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STAMBACK was born on Jan. 14, 1924, in Sparks, Okla. to Louis STAMBACK and Flora (STRADLEY) STAMBACK. He died on Saturday, July 3, 2010, in Muldrow. He married Pauline Florence MUNSON on Sept. 28, 1948, in Bakersfield, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Pauline STAMBACK of the home; one daughter, Pam; one son, the Rev. Dr. Jack; one brother, the Rev. Bud; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Cooie CHOATE, 86, of Roland are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CHOATE was born on Aug. 22, 1923, in Blackgum to Sam CHOATE and Elsie MILAM. He died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Flora Jane WEISS. Survivors include his wife, Flora Jane CHOATE; one daughter, JoAnn; two sons, Ronald Joe and Larry C.; one sister, Goldie Ilean; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Levi Ray KENNEDY, 62, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jimmy Waldrop officiating. Burial was at Cottonwood Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KENNEDY was born on Dec. 28, 1947, in Smithville, N.C., to D.L. and Violet (WILKERSON) KENNEDY. He died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Verna KENNEDY of the home; two daughters, Paula and Lynette; four sons, Levi Ray Jr., Billy, Shelton and Daniel; and two brothers, D.F. and Shelton Leroy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Dorothy TOOLE.

Funeral services for Josiah Leonidas WILLIAMS, an infant from Muldrow were held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Old Country Church in Long with Steve Gray and Carl Williams officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Josiah was born on May 12, 2010 in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jonathan Andrew WILLIAMS and Candice (McWILLIAMS) WILLIAMS. He died on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents and grandparents.

Funeral services for Rodney Wayne DEERINWATER, 45, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. at Cedar Springs Indian Baptist Church in Gore with the Revs. Allison Phillips and Norman Daniel officiating. Burial was in Weber Cemetery in Gore under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DEERINWATER was born on Feb. 25, 1965, in Tahlequah to Jeannie DEERINWATER. He died on Friday, July 9, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Shannon Lea MEYER on Jan. 24, 1995, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Shannon DEERINWATER of the home; one daughter, Shay; mother, Jeannie HILL; two sisters, Linda and Eloise; and one brother, Joe.

Funeral services for Susie M. MORGAN EARLS, 89, of Muldrow were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Sis. Carolyn Harris and Mr. Billy Jack Harris officiating. Burial was at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. EARLS was born on Sept. 5, 1920, in Webbers Falls to George T. MORGAN and Emma (HILDEBRAND) MORGAN. She died on Friday, July 9, 2010, in Fort Smith. She married Claude J. EARLS on Sept. 27, 1941, in Spiro. He preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1990. Survivors include two daughters, Billie Jo and Betty Sue; one brother, George Thomas; two grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Kimberly RANDOLPH, 52, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was at Box Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Salllisaw. Mrs. RANDOLPH was born on March 5, 1958, in Anniston, Ala., to Jack GILES and Doris (PARRIS) HICKS. She died on Saturday, July 10, 2010, in Sallisaw. She married Michael Joe RANDOLPH on April 21, 1982, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death on Sept. 4, 2003. Survivors include one daughter, Holly; two sons, Michael and Zachary; father; stepfather, Bill HICKS; two sisters, Chelsea and Brooke; two brothers Brian and T.J.; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mark Anthony WISE, 38, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WISE was born on June 18, 1972, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Billy Powell WISE and Nancy Ann (ABNER) TINSLEY. He died on Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Sheila WISE; one daughter Macy Lynn; one son, Braden Anthony; mother and stepfather, Nancy and Jerry LOLLIS; and two brothers, Therin and Roger.

Virginia Anne FINNEY of Muldrow was born on Sept. 25, 1943, in Bristow to Donald Leroy and Virginia Lucille (CONNOR) DEAN and passed away Monday, July 12, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 66. She is survived by three daughters, Teresa, TeAnna and Tammy; two sons, Thomas and Brian; two sisters, Charlotte and Anita; five brothers, David, Ronnie, Gary, Steve and Lloyd; 18 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred FINNEY, and two brothers, Randy and Richard DEAN. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Eastside Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Buffington Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Bobby Gene HINYARD, 79, of Roland were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Chaplain Joe Lee officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HINYARD was born on Dec. 31, 1930, in Fort Smith to Lafette HINYARD and Edith Mae (LANGFORD) HINYARD. He died on Monday, July 12, 2010, in Fort Smith. He married Marilyn Jane Sewell on Oct. 27, 1995, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn HINYARD of the home; one daughter, Kelly; four sons, Stanley, Keith, Jeff and Scott; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Judy; and one brother, Darrell. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Alfred BROWN.

Funeral services for Mable Ann O’NEAL, 92, of Liberty are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Roland Pentecostal Church with the Rev. George Corbell officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. O’NEAL was born on Nov. 27, 1917, in Akins to Louis SUTTON and Etta (CARR) SUTTON. She died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Roland. She married Henry Burl O’NEAL on Dec. 20, 1936, in Roland. He preceded her in death on Jan. 26, 1991. Survivors include two daughters, Janice and Judy; four sons, Edd, Jack, Bill and Andy; one sister, Velma; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Tommy STROUD, 51, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Seabolt Cemetery with the Rev. C.W. Blood officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. STROUD was born on May 10, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Vernon GRAHAM and Annette Ray SPICER KNAPP. He died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Kathy STROUD of the home; one daughter, Brandy; four sons, Vernon, Brandon, Ed and Don; father, Vernon GRAHAM; step-father, Leo KNAPP; four sisters, Judy, Peggy, Kathy and Nickie; three brothers, Michael, Scott and Shawn; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Herman Gene WATKINS, 66, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Jesse Allen and Chris Jackson officiating. Burial was at Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. WATKINS was born on May 22, 1944, in El Paso, Texas to Abner Victor “Joab” WATKINS and Josie Irene (KESTER) WATKINS. He died on Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Muldrow. He married Judy Irene GRAGG on Nov. 21, 1973. Survivors include his wife, Judy WATKINS of the home; one daughter, Mickie; one son, Russel; three sisters, Margie, Linda and Shirl; four brothers, Doyal, Abner, Larry, and Oscar; and two grandchildren.

Services for Maurice COVINGTON, 73, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Brushy State Park with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mr. COVINGTON was born on March 18, 1937, in Sallisaw to Julius McKinley COVINGTON and Ethel Belle (KUMPE) COVINGTON. He died on Friday, July 16, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda and Amanda; five sons, Lyle, Keith, John, and Allen and Christopher; and one sister, Doris.

Graveside services for Marcelle M. McLAIN DORITY, 76, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Rocky Point Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DORITY was born on July 13, 1934, in Cove, Ark., to William “Bill” McLAIN and Viola (PARSONS) McLAIN. She died on Friday, July 16, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda and Brenda; three sons, Nub, Steve and Bill; two brothers, Arthur “Ot” and Hansel “Hank”; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom DORITY on May 28, 1997.

Daphine L. HOLDER, 86, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 17, 2010, at her home. She was born Sept. 3, 1923, in Gans, the daughter of Dock and Elizabeth BREWER. On April 17, 1944, Daphine married Wayne HOLDER. Her surviving children include, Carole L., and Allen K., Gary L., and Scott W. and wife, Kathy. She is also survived by her twin sister, Maxine; her brother Freddie and wife, Edna; an a special niece, Nancy. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three brothers. Pastor Eugene McComas will officiate. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday in Gans Cemetery.

Graveside services for Ruby Lela FULLER PENDERGRASS LOGUE, 81, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Maple Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LOGUE was born n March 4, 1929, in Muldrow to A.D. FULLER and Effie Mae (SEATON) FULLER. She died on Friday, July 16, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Linda; one sister, Dalton; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Clay REYNOLDS, Loving son of Debi HILL and Freddie REYNOLDS went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 17, 2010. He was born in Fort Smith, Ark. on Oct. 1, 1988. He was preceded in death by his father Freddie; paternal grandfather Jay REYNOLDS; maternal grandfather, Homer SMITH; and his aunt Barbara HICKMAN. Survived by his mother Debi; brother Ryan; sister, Leslie; paternal grandmother, Annice MARSHALL; maternal grandmother Jung SMITH; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephew. A memorial service and celebration of Clay’s life was held at Hayhurst Funeral Home in Broken Arrow at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

Fred Dennis MARSHALL, 46, of Sallisaw was born on June 15, 1964, in Indianapolis, Ind., to John and Donna Jean (Clair) Marshall and passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2010, in Sallisaw. He is survived by his wife, Avis of the home; two sons, Brent and wife Evelyn, and Josh; one sister, Cindy and husband Brian; one brother, Chris; his mother, Donna DENNIE and husband Tom; his father, John MARSHALL and wife Jan; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Hazel MARSHALL. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Susan Lavon TEHEE MORRIS, 55, of Roland are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at Redbird Smith Cemetery in Vian with David Tehee, Charley Locust and Scott Holcomb officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MORRIS was born on July 22, 1954, in Tahlequah to Houston TEHEE and Louella (LOCUST) TEHEE. She died on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in Roland. She married Clay MORRIS on May 5, 1973, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 2006. Survivors include two sons, Gerald and Brandon; her mother; two sisters, Faye and Maudeen; four brothers, Frank, Herman, Houston Jr., and Larry; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Harry “Bob” PARK, 87, of Claremore, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Pastor Jim Franklin officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PARKS was born on Feb. 20, 1923, in Laurens, S.C. to Harry Arthur PARK and Norma (YODER) PARK. He died on Friday, July 16, 2010, in Tulsa. He married Vera Marie BAGLEY on Jan. 11, 1980, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Vera PARK of the home; one son, Robert Ray; one step-daughter, Dawna Marie; one step-son, Jim; one sister, Bessie; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Foreman Lee “Squeaky” WOODY, 58, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Akins Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WOODY was born on March 29, 1952, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ara Inez (WOODY) QUINTON He died on Thursday, July 15, 2010, in Fort Smith. He worked at Baldor Electric. He married Shirley Ann HERDER on Jan. 16, 1975, in Loveland, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Shirley WOODY of the home; one daughter, Rebecca; and one son, Samuel.

Funeral services for Jennetta Lynn BARROW, 56, of Muldrow will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Shawn Money, Bro. Tim Laney and W.C. Dub Smith and Janet Simon officiating. Burial will be at Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BARROW was born on Nov. 21, 1953, in Sallisaw to Edward Jacob BARROW and Geneva Lucille (MIDDLETON) BARROW. She died on Thursday, July 22, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Robert Jackson BARROW on May 19, 1997, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Robert BARROW of the home; one son William Edward Jr.; one step-son, Roger; two step-daughters, Tina and Teresa; one half-sister, Francis Kay; five brothers, Ricky LaDon, James Hal, Anthony Jacob, Joseph Hunter and Billy Edward; and six grandchildren.

Services for Hugh Herald HARRIS, 93, of Fulshear, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw were held on Thursday, July 15 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenburg, Texas. Mr. HARRIS was born on April 14, 1917, in Sulphur City, Ark., to Overton and Anna (LAYMAN) HARRIS. He died on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, in Katy, Texas. He married Mary Elizabeth ROSEBEARY on Nov. 6, 1936. She preceded him in death. Survivors include his sons Paul and Alan and wife, Karen; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Kathleen CHEEK MITCHELL went to live with God on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, in Muskogee surrounded by her loving family. Kathleen was born on Feb. 2, 1922, in Akins to Beaut and Stella CHEEK. She married Bob MITCHELL on Dec. 10, 1949, in San Francisco. He preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1969. Also preceding Kathleen in death were her parents, step-mother, Gatha MAUDLIN CHEEK, her brother Garland CHEEK and his wife Maxine, her brother, Bernie CHEEK, and sister-in-law, Blanche CHEEK. Kathleen is survived by her children, Lori and her husband Don, and Alan and his wife Pam, and Lisa. Also survived by her sister, Nadine, brother Barnie and his wife Connie; stepsister, Jenny and her husband Bill and stepsister, Doris; and sister-in-law Masako. One granddaughter; three grandsons. She has seven great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Services for Lula ELLINGBERG WHITE, 89, of Spiro are being held at 1 p.m. Friday at First Church of God in Paris, Ark. Burial is at Gray Rock Cemetery under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WHITE was born on July 16, 1921, in Paris to Jack and Queen (BATES) ELLINGBERG. She died on Sunday, July 18, 2010, at a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia and Barbara; five sons, Jerry, David, Gerald, Michael, and W.G.; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Wanna Lou BARTON, 78, of Catoosa were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with John Hendricks Jr., Morgan Dowell and Frankie Studie officiating. Burial was in Redbird Smith Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BARTON was born on April 24, 1932, in Vian to Eli HENDRICKS Sr. and Peachie (SMITH) HENDRICKS, She died on Friday, July 23, 2010 in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara and Peachie; three sisters, Emma Jean, Elizabeth and Nancy; three brothers John, Vincent and Marcus; and two grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, infant son, two grandsons, one sister, Sharlene and two brothers, Charles and Eli.

Funeral services for Donald E BIGGS, 70, of Roland were held at 2 pm Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs Bill Coleman and Charles Ogdon officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr BIGGS was born on May 25, 1940, in Montgomery, Ala., to Olen Idonnie BIGGS and Ida Lee (JOHNSON) BIGGS. He died on Thursday, July 22, 2010, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Flora Janes BARNES on Sept 6, 1963, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Jane BIGGS of the home; one daughter, Danette; one son, Donald; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Lois H. CRABTREE, 94, of Kansas City, Kan., and a former resident of Bella Vista, Ark, died on Friday, July 16, 2010, at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Her funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010. Lois was born on Oct. 25, 1915, in Van Buren, Ark. She was the daughter of John and Lillie (WOFFORD) HAWKINS. She married Cleo V 'Charlie" CRABTREE just weeks before he left for the war in 1944. Lois was married to her husband for 55 years until his death in 1999. Survivors include, her two sons, Edward “Mike” and his wife, Markie and Dan and his wife, Maureen; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and her only sibling, John Jr., and his wife, Marie,

Funeral services for Mary Lou RECORD McEVER GRAYSON, 85, were held on Tuesday, July 23, 2010 at Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church. Burial was at Dos Palos District Cemetery under the direction of Whitehurst Funeral Chapel of Dos Palos, Calif. Mrs GRAYSON was born Feb 21, 1925, in Van Buren, Ark., to Walter and Nora (STAFFAN) RECORD. She died on Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Modesto, Calif. Survivors include two sons, Gene and Mike; one sister, Syble; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, two son, Dennis Stephen McEVER and Dean McEVER, her first husband. Pete MCever, three sisters, Reba RECORD TWIST, Aileen RECORD BURNHAM and Blanche RECORD CHEEK, her second husband, Homer GRAYSON, and a brother, John Record PIEL.

Funeral services for Linda Jane HARRY, 60, of Vian will be held at 10 am Friday at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Bill Holcomb officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Dec 26, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jesse Omer WEST and Rosie Evelyn (KIDD) WEST. She died on Monday, July 26, 2010, in Vian. Survivors include her husband, Ricky DAWS of the home; one daughter, Stefanie; one son Troy Jr.; two sisters, Lois and Lori; three brother, James, Thomas and Butch; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jesse WEST Jr.,

Funeral services for Jerry Arlen QUALLS, 59, of Sallisaw were held at 10 am Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr QUALLS was born on March 23, 1951, in Vian to Hugh QUALLS and Lillian (McNATT) QUALLS. He died on Friday, July 23, 2010, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sisters, Nona, Wilma and Linda; and three brothers, Lloyd, John and Coy. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services for Deborah Kay SHANKS, 58, of Gore are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Revs Rennie Ohl Jr. and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SHANKS was born on Sept 4, 1951, in Canton, Ohio to Roy and Eva Fay (CARTER) MOORE. She died on Sunday, July 25,2010, in Gore. Survivors include her daughter, Misty; her son, James Elliott Joshua; two grandchildren; four brothers, Dennis, Harold, Steve and Jeff; and her sister, Sherry Lynn. She was preceded in death by her son, Tony SHANKS, her parent and sister, Brenda Gail.

Funeral services for Juanita SMITH STUART, 83, of Muldrow were held at 1 pm Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. David Prewett officiating. Burial was at the U S National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. STUART was born on Jan 9, 1927, in Sequoyah County to Andrew Jackson SMITH and Lula Mae (COOK) SMITH. She died on Monday, July 26, 2010 in Fort Smith. She married George Albert STUART on Sept 4, 1945, in Waterford, Calif. Survivors include her husband, George of the home; three sons, Stan, Dale and Terry; one daughter, Marsha; four brothers, Bert, E W, Buster and Robert; four sisters, Grace, Georgia Ann, Hazel and Shirley; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

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