JULY 2011

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Funeral services for Jeral Dee LONDON, 76, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was at Seabolt Cemetery north of Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.g Mr. LONDON was born on March 17, 1935, in Brentwood, Calif., to Elberta LONDON CLAPHAN. He died on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Faye BOLINGER on Dec. 16, 1960, in Carson City, Nev. Survivors include his wife Faye LONDON of the home; three daughters, Anita, Karen and Trisha; one son, Steven; one sister, Joyce; two brothers, Gene and Jerry; seven grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herschel and Elberta CLAPHAN.

Funeral services for Patsy Ruth SELLS MONHOLLAND, 71, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MONHOLLAND was born on May 26, 1940, in Akins to James Harrison “Hass” SELLS and Edith (SHERRILL) DAVIS. She died on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Aimee; one son, Jackie; two brothers, Caldean and Johnny; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Marjorie BARNES and Jerry LEON

Funeral services for Louise DODD, 85, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Michael A. Dodd and Mr. Ray Walker officiating. Burial is at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DODD was born on Nov. 19, 1925, in Long to Mose Oliver REDDEN and Ethel Mae (HOWELL) REDDEN. She died on Monday, July 4, 2011, in Sallisaw. She married Wilman DODD in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Ray; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Beverly, and Steve and Mechelle; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gene and J.R.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Vera BARNHILL and two brothers, Warren and Alvin REDDEN.

Funeral services for Leora Faye TRAMMELL FAULKNER, 85, of Long are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial is at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FAULKNER was born on Feb. 1, 1926, in Long to Elmer TRAMMELL and Addie (ALLEN) TRAMMELL. She died on Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Roland. She married Bobby Ray FAULKNER on April 16, 1960. Survivors include her husband, Bobby of the home; two daughters, Teresa and Karen; one sister, Doris; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Janet TABOR, one son, J.E. TABOR, her parents, and one brother, Dean TRAMMELL.

Laroy S. GANN, 82, of Grandview, Mo., passed away surrounded by his wife of 52 years and his family on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Laroy was born on Oct. 27, 1928, in Gans to Floyd and Opal (ANGLEN) GANN. He married Lois NIEBERGALL on May 16, 1959. He is survived by his wife, Lois of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Sam and grandchildren, Sammy and Alesha; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Steve and grandchildren, Ryan and Hillary; and son, Mark. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley HENDERSON.

Funeral services for Steven MASON GIBSON, 44, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Eastside Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. GIBSON was born on Dec. 30, 1966, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Paul Rogers GIBSON and Viola Marcella (MASON) GIBSON. He died on Saturday, July 2, 2011, in Fort Smith. He married Renea Ellen DIAMOND on Dec. 15, 2001, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Renea GIBSON of the home; four daughters, Diamond, Samantha, Lily and Olivia; his mother; two sisters, Beth and Jolene; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, and grandparents.

Funeral services for Elma Mae HORNBACK, 72, of Gore are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the House of Prayer in Gore with the Rev. Derrick Hornback officiating. Burial is at White Cemetery in Gore under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HORNBACK was born on July 23, 1938, in Gore to Lon GARRISON and Eddie (NATION) GARRISON. She died on Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Muskogee. She married Pete HORNBACK on Dec. 20, 1958, in Stigler. He preceded her in death on June 13, 1992. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon; two sons, Alan and Mitchell; one sister, Mary; two brothers, Garner and Laymon; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter Toni HORNBACK and her parents.

Funeral services for Adriyana Jolie JOHNSON, an infant girl from Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2011, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial will be at Gans Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Adriyana was born on June 25, 2011, in Poteau to Louis Walter JOHNSON and Chanda Marie (CHANDLER) JOHNSON. She died on Friday, July 1, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her parents, Louis and Chanda JOHNSON of the home; two sisters, Jordan and Zariah; one brother, Brayden; her grandparents; and several other relatives.

Lois ROGERS KING was born on June 22, 1918, in the rural Box area and died on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in Tahlequah at Go Ye Village where she lived for the past 23 years. She was 93 years old. She was the second child born to William Penn ROGERS and Bessie (RITTER) ROGERS. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Al KING, her parents, her sisters, Effie SMITH and Elizabeth WRIGHT, and her brother Jimmie ROGERS. She is survived by her sister, Nina, her brother, John and her sister-in-law, Dorothy; her daughter and son-in-law, Frankie and Loren; and two granddaughters and their husbands; four great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for James Wendell KIRBY, 76, of Muldrow were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roland Church of Christ with Dr. Phil Smith officiating. Burial was at Akins Cemetery, in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. KIRBY was born on Jan. 21, 1935, in Olustee to Amos KIRBY and Louise (BLAIR) KIRBY. He died on Saturday, July 2, 2011, in Muldrow. He married Peggy ROBINSON on Dec. 3, 1960, in Elko, Nev. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Peggy KIRBY of the Home; four daughters, Terri, Anne, Kristy and Jennie; one sister, Wanda; one brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Mary; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Coleda LANGLEY, 73, of Gans are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Gans Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Hall officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LANGLEY was born on Jan. 21, 1938, in Hartman, Ark., to Jasper MOORE and Viola (FREEMAN) MOORE. She died on Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Phyllis, Jacqueline and Melissa; one sister, Barbara; two brothers, Freeman and Chester; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Harold McCORMICK Sr., her parents, one sister, Gracie GREGORY, three brothers, Jasper, Bertie and Jimmy MOORE, and one grandchild.

Jimmy Harold OSBURN, 69, of Vian died on Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Vian. He was born on Sept. 24, 1941, in Sequoyah County to John Osburn Sr. and Grace (THOMAS) OSBURN. No formal service is planned at this time and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include one brother, John Jr..

Graveside services for Ester Eve WEAVER PHELPS, 80, of Beggs are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Seabolt Cemetery in Nicut with the Rev. Travis Markes officiating under the direction to McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs. Mrs. PHELPS was born on June 1, 1931, in Short to Paul A. and Vena Viola (FULLER) WEAVER. She died on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at the Tulsa Nursing Center. She married Gilbert C. PHELPS on Dec. 4, 1947, in Uniontown, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Gilbert C Jr. and Jerrett Dale; three brothers, David, Kenneth and Jimmy; one sister, Margaret; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Salas and Charlie WEAVER and an infant sister.

Funeral services for Wadie Lee RIGGS, 81, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Bill Adcock, Mike Fields and Kendall Ross officiating. Burial was at Maple Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. RIGGS was born on Jan. 24, 1930, in Maple to James Walter RIGGS and Bertie Ellen (WALLACE) RIGGS. He died on Friday, July 1, 2011, in Muldrow. He married Patsy Jane WOODWARD on Dec. 24, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Patsy RIGGS of the home; one daughter Sandy; one son, David; one sister, Gail; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, James Harvey RIGGS, one granddaughter, his parents, one brother, Edmond RIGGS, and two infant brothers.

Funeral services for Terry Gene TAYLOR, 62, of Wagoner were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Jason Ravan and Dr. Rodney Campbell officiating. Burial was at South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. TAYLOR was born on July 1, 1949, in Oklahoma City to Sam and Imogene (PRICE) TAYLOR. He died on Friday, July 1, 2011, in Tulsa. He married Wilma NICHOLSON on July 23, 1972, in Ponca City. Survivors include his wife, Wilma TAYLOR of the home; children, Guy and Christy, and Lynn; two sisters, Debbie and Jack, and Mary and Steve; one brother, Robby and Florene; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Darrell.

Funeral services for Corene WINSETT, 91, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church in Sallisaw with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is at Godley Cemetery in Godley, Texas, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WINSETT was born on March 27, 1920, in Durant to Johnny Louis MOORE and Cornelia Lavernia (HEARD) MOORE. She died on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Louise; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton WINSETT, one daughter, Jane PEARSON, two sons, Wayne and Gary WINSETT, one granddaughter, her parents, one sister, Virginia SIMS and two brothers, Otis and Leon MOORE.

Funeral services for Magnolia AMOS LATTIMORE, 95, of Miller Ridge are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Faith Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LATTIMORE was born on May 7, 1916, in Sallisaw to John Clark AMOS and Margaret Nancy (GARVIN) AMOS. She died on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, in Sallisaw. She married R.B. “Dobe” LATTIMORE on March 31, 1934, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on March 19, 1985. Survivors include three daughters, Lahoma Faye, Charlotte Sue and Mary Christine; one son, Billy Charles; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, John Sammuel LATTIMORE, one daughter-in-law, Roma LATTIMORE, her parents, and 10 brothers and sisters, Cleon AMOS, Lester AMOS, Clayton AMOS, Clifton AMOS, Marvin Dewey AMOS, Benjamin AMOS, Wayne AMOS, Willis AMOS, Ruby AMOS LESSLEY and Virginia AMOS CROWELL.

Betty Ann MARRS RICHARDSON was born on Nov. 17, 1929, to John and Lois (BROWN) MARRS in Sallisaw. She married Fred J. RICHARDSON in 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. Betty leaves behind three children, Janet, Jonnie Kaye and Chuck; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; her sister Helen; three nieces; two great-nephews; three very special cousins; Betty was preceded in death by her parents John in 1978, and Lois in 2003, her husband, Fred in 1974, nephew, Steven PARSONS and brothers-in-law, Ted RICHARDSON and Clyde PARSONS Jr. . Funeral services are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Renee Elaine SAWNEY, 37, of Muldrow will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Cherry Tree Baptist Church with the Revs. Leo Duncan and David Minks officiating. Burial will be at Chulio Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 19, 1973, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Marvin Junior and Linda Lou (STUMP) FULLER. She died on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy of the home; one brother, Edward Eugene and wife, Michelle; her parents; and her paternal grandmother. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, paternal grandfather, and her mother-in-law, Janis SAWNEY.

Rylee Cole FLURRY, infant daughter of Landon Lee FLURRY and Leah Danielle (COLTER) FLURRY of Van Buren, Ark., was born on July 9, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She died on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Maple Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors including her parents, are her grandparents, Roxanne and Rick COLTER and Frank and Denise FLURRY.

Funeral services for Debra FRYE, 51, of Marble City will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Flute Springs Church with the Rev. Johnny Flute officiating. Burial will be at Flute Springs Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FRYE was born on Jan. 15, 1960, in Tahlequah to Dennis Joe and Betty (GORDON) FRYE. She died on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer and Melissa; one son, David; one sister, Elaine; two brothers, Jerry and Kenneth; her mother; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Maynord James KELLEY, 62, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Blackgum Harvestine Church in Vian the Rev. Chris Armer and Mr. Steve McEver officiating. Burial was at McEver Family Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KELLEY was born on Aug. 16, 1948, in Coalinga, Calif., to Melvin Robert KELLEY Sr. and Rose Marie (VANN) KELLEY. He died on Thursday, July 7, 2011, in Vian. He married Linda Dykes in October 1970. She preceded him in death on June 29, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Anita and Candace; his mother; four sisters, Nancy, Susan, Linda and Karen; one brother, Harold; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his father and one brother, Rob KELLEY.

Graveside services for Hazel Marie LINEBERRY, 72, of Barling, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Kurt Henry officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LINEBERRY was born on Dec. 26, 1938, in Hamptonville, N.C., to Claude BULLIN and Stella Elizabeth (LANE) BULLIN. She died on Thursday, July 7, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jackie McDonald LINEBERRY on April 9, 1955, in Brooks Crossroads, N.C. Survivors include her husband, Mack of the home; two daughters, Margie and Margaret; five sons, Jack, Allen, Josh, Jay, and Jed; four brothers, Bobby, Clint , Joe and Roy; 17 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Dean LINEBERRY, and one sister, Betty.

Funeral services for Robert “Bob” ROWE, 86, of Gore are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gore United Methodist Church with Millsap Funeral Services officiating. Mr. ROWE was born on April 13, 1925, in Gore to Robert and Flossie ROWE. He died on Monday, July 11, 2011. He married Doris GATES in 1946. She preceded him in death in 2005. Survivors include five children, Robert Jr., Margie, Steve, Vickie and Cliff; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Floyd; four sisters, Juanita, Irma, Norma, and Joy. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Marceline ANTHONY, in 1944, his parents, two sisters, Vivian STEWART and Virginia ANTHONY and one brother, Mitchell.

Caliegh Paige WALKER, infant daughter of Roger Dale WALKER and April Lynn QUALLSs was born on July 7, 2011, in Tahlequah. She died on Thursday, July 7, 2011, in Tahlequah. Survivors including her parents, are one brother, Brayden; her maternal grandparents, Randy and Resie QUALLS; and paternal grandparents Roger and Donna WALKER.. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Matthew Dale and Jesse L.E. WALKER; her great-grandparents; and several other relatives. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Lee’s Creek Assembly of God Church, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Richard Cress officiating. Burial was at Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow. Under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.

Georgia “Patsy” MORRISON, 88, of Van Buren, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Van Buren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene MORRISON. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. Friday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She is survived by her son, Neal and his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Suzanne and her husband, Chuck; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Errol Flynn WILLIAMS, 70, of Sallisaw were held at 12 p.m. Friday at Ludlow Cemetery in Honobia with Bro. LeeRoy Williams and Brian Mowdy officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS was born on Feb. 27, 1941, in Callipatria, Calif., to Robert Earl WILLIAMS and Geraldine (MICKEL) WILLIAMS. He died on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Tawnya and Geri; one son, Daniel; one sister, Wanda Kay; one brother, David; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Earlene LEE.

Funeral services for Dee EARLS, 79, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Bro. Gary Hall officiating. Burial was at Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. EARLS was born on Sept. 28, 1931, in Redlands, Calif., to John Henry EARLS and Lily (JONES) EARLS. He died on Monday, July 18, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Dorothy Faye on April 8, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death on March 19, 2006. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Brenda; two sons, Terry and Mike; five sisters, Nadine, Sue, Margie, Diane, and Mary Lou; three brothers, Carl, Gene, and Joe; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Charles Edward MORRIS, 68, of Muldrow died on Monday, July 18, 2011, in Muldrow. He was born on April 11, 1943, in Mountainburg, Ark., to Odis Leland MORRIS and Flora (ANDERSON) MORRIS. No formal service is planned at this time and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Charles and Justin; one stepdaughter, Cindy; one stepson, Richard; one sister, Olene; four brothers, Troy, Tommy, Bill and LeRoy; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Vance Lee WASSON, 51, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum Baptist Church in Vian with the Revs. Dale Ritter and Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial is at Box Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WASSON was born on May 20, 1960, in Sallisaw to Frank B. WASSON and Marla Ruth (LEE) WASSON. He died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in Gore. Survivors include his parents, and one sister, Ginger. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dale WASSON.

Funeral services for Timothy Russell BANISTER, 25, of Sallisaw were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BANISTER was born on Oct. 29, 1985, in Sallisaw to Nick LaVerne BANISTER and Elizabeth Ann (PETERS) BANISTER. He died on Thursday, July 21, 2011, in Cookson. Survivors include his mother; his father; two sisters, Marci, and Amy; two brothers, Chad and Randall; and his grandparents.

Funeral services for Leland O. ELLIS, 77, were held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow. Burial was at 4 p.m. at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Floral Haven Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. Mr. ELLIS was born on Aug. 29, 1933, in Hanson. He died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011. He married Regina STREBECK on Jan. 15, 1955. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Regina ELLIS; his sister, Jean; two daughters, Sharon and Gina; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Laurie ELLIS.

Funeral services for Dena Mae MUSGRAVE HAMILTON, 82, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. John Tautfest officiating. Burial is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Norman under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HAMILTON was born on April 26, 1929, in Oklahoma City to Charley Lindsay MUSGRAVE and Nora Isora (GAROUTTE) MUSGRAVE. She died on Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Sallisaw. She married William Edward HAMILTON on Dec. 28, 1947, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1987. Survivors include one daughter, Ladona; one son, Billy Dewayne; one brother, Billy Eugene; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Dale HAMILTON, her parents, two sisters, Oleta MUSGRAVE and Jewel LONGLEY, five brothers, Barney MUSGRAVE, Clifford MUSGRAVE, Pat MUSGRAVE, Max MUSGRAVE and Ray MUSGRAVE and one step granddaughter.

Funeral services for Buddie KROFT, 79, of Sallisaw will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial will be at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KROFT was born on May 2, 1932, in Cherokee, Ala., to James KROFT and Velma Alzee (HANNON) KROFT. He died on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in Sallisaw. He married Doris T. PURCELL in May 1971, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She preceded him in death on Dec. 24, 1987. Survivors include three daughters, Teresa, Deborah and Dorothy; three sons, Harold, Jerry Jr. and Mark; four sisters, Clora, Mary, Ruth and Ruby; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Hial Parker LOCKWOOD, 85, of Roland are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland with Bro. Terry Colwell and Bro. Melvin Burris officiating. Burial is at Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. LOCKWOOD was born on Aug. 19, 1925, in Rudy, Ark., to Nyle LOCKWOOD and Callie May (BONNER) LOCKWOOD. He died on Sunday, July 24, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Zenia BELL on Feb. 19, 1951 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Zenia LOCKWOOD of the home; two sons, Calvin and Myron; one sister, June; one brother, Warren; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Neal, Pete and Forrest LOCKWOOD.

Pearl Wilson McCLENDON, 97, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, formerly of Mount Vernon, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 29, 2011, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha from complications of COPD. Surviving Pearl are two nephews, Jim and Carrie, and John and Marilyn; a niece, Jane; three great-nephews; and three great-great-nephews. Preceding Pearl in death were her husband, Faye, her parents, sister, Eola and her husband, Don, and stepfather, John. Pearl was born on May 23, 1914, in Eola, the daughter of Oscar and Florence (JOHNSON) WILSON. She married Robert L. “Faye” McCLENDON on Jan. 8, 1936, in Oklahoma City. A memorial graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7 at the Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Morgan Funeral Choices of Mount Vernon. A celebration of Pearl’s life was held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 in the community room of Cedar Village Apartments.

Ray POWELL, 68, of Sallisaw died on Friday, July 22, 2011, in Sallisaw. He was born on March 29, 1943, in Calvert, Texas, to Noel Lessie POWELL and Audra Faye (VANHOOSER) POWELL. Survivors include four brothers, Robert, Lessie, Jimmy and Billy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Barbara Gean SHAMBLIN, 63, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating. Burial was at Long Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SHAMBLIN was born on Jan. 23, 1948, in Muldrow to Thelma (SUTTON) WALLACE. She died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011, in Muldrow. She married Walter Ray SHAMBLIN on Feb. 18, 1967, in Wagoner. Survivors include her husband, Ray of the home; three sons, Steven, Jackie, and Jeffery; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Olen and Thelma WALLACE.

Funeral services for Buford Ray WHITAKER, 34, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the family officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WHITAKER was born on July 17, 1977, in Mena, Ark., to Willie WHITAKER and Allie Lee (GREEN) WHITAKER. He died on Friday, July 22, 2011, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Candace (ROBERTSON) WHITAKER of the home; two stepbrothers, Robert . and Charles; and his mother. He was preceded in death by his father.

Graveside services for Charles Raymond JACOBS Jr., 84, of Roland are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. JACOBS was born on July 18, 1927, in Miles City, Mont., to Charles Raymond JACOBS Sr. and Nel Edwina (ENNIS) JACOBS. He died on Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Warner. Survivors include several family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Roy Marvin PINKSTON, 78, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Brian Bedwell and the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PINKSTON was born on Nov. 23, 1932, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Elmer PINKSTON and Hazel (JOHNSON) RANDALL. He died on Wednesday, July 27, 2011, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Orbie Jean DeVALL on April 5, 1952, in Pickett, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Orbie PINKSTON of the home; one daughter, Julie Ann; two sons, Rodney Marvin and Joey Arden; one sister, Betty; one brother, Roger; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Leslie, Don, Neal and Jerry PINKSTON.

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