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Graveside services for Othel C. COOK, 83, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Harvey Rogers officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Sept. 22, 1920, in Cowlington, to James Edgar COOK and Sarah (SNOW) COOK. He died on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Lorraine Zelamae MARTIN on Sept. 7, 1939, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine COOK of the home; five sons, Paul, Cletus, Othel Jr., Herschel and Laurel; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma; and one brother, Harlis. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda DARDEN; one son, Grady COOK; and one sister, Ruby BEAGLE.

Funeral services for John W. "Dubs" DILLARD, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Garland Hobbs and Royce Martin officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 24, 1924, in Milton, to James Walter DILLARD and Izora Elizabeth (ZODA) COCHRAN DILLARD. Mr. DILLARD married Shirley Colleen FRANZMEIER on July 23, 1954, in Newell, Iowa. Survivors include his wife Shirley DILLARD of the home; one daughter, Connie and Steve; four sons, Merlyn and Onna, Randy, and John and Kim, and Rod and Rhonda; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Earlene, and Imogene and Lewis; one brother, Bill and Allene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Lavada "Vey" HUDDLESTON, 78, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with Rev. David Johnson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 16, 1925, in Abilene, Texas, to Arch BAGLEY and Myrtle WOODS. She married Eual HUDDLESTON in 1941 in Phoenix, Ariz. He preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 2000. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Sandra; four grandchildren; one sister, Imogene; and her friend, Beth. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ronald HUDDLESTON; and one granddaughter, Sonny HUDDLESTON.

Funeral services for Linda Kay "Udi" KELLEY, 51, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Vian Assembly of God Church, with the Revs. Cleatis Jones and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in McEver Family Cemetery northeast of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 18, 1952, in Vian, to Glen COLLINS and Sadie (DYKES) COLLINS. She died on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, in Vian. She married Maynord KELLEY on Oct.13, 1970, in Okmulgee. Survivors include her husband, Maynord KELLEY of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Robert, and Candace and Billy Jack; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her parents; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Marilyn and Johnny, and Beth; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Mike and Cindy, Mark and Donna, and Neal; her mother-in-law, Rose KELLEY; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including Sharon and the Liberty staff. She was preceded in death by one brother, Clayton "Skeeter" McEver.

Funeral services for Dorothy F. LEWIS, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck and Dr. Mike Taylor officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 15, 1921, in Maple community, to Osa V. WOODWARD and Martha Ann (COLE) WOODWARD. She died Thursday, June 24, 2004. She married Floyd Archie LEWIS on Oct. 12, 1943, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Perry Floyd and Emma Sue; two grandchildren; three sisters, Olta, Louise and Melba; one brother, Hubert D; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Buster WOODWARD.

Funeral services for Chester MILLER, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.He was born on Dec. 12, 1931, in Caddo, to Charles and Mattie MILLER. He died on Saturday, June 26, 2004. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Wilma WEBB MILLER of Fort Smith; two daughters, Loretta and her husband Dan, and Karen; two sons, Troy and his wife Cyndi, and W.C. and his wife Pam; two granddaughters; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Clay and his wife Sharon; two sisters, Claudine and Christine; and one brother-in-law, Charles.He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter; one grandson; one great-grandson, Andrew; three brothers, Charles, Carroll and Carl; two sisters, Carlene and Charlene; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Delcie NORRID, 85, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating.Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Sept. 20, 1918, in Gravette, Ark., to Andy MORGAN and Alice (BARKER) MORGAN. She died on Sunday, June 27, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married George Jack NORRID on Feb. 9, 1946, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Brenda; one son, Jim; one granddaughter; one grandson, Jeff; three sisters, Lois, Marie and Claris; two brothers, Junior and Donald; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary C. WOOTEN, 74, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with Bro. Chuck Hicks and Richard Merritt officiating. Burial was in Snake Girty Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on Feb. 25, 1930, in Webbers Falls, to George W. and Ollie (GIRTY) REECE. She died on Thursday, June 24, 2004, at Magnolia Gardens in Muskogee. She married Garvis C. WOOTEN on May 4, 1946, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death on June 7, 2000. Survivors include her children, Margaret, Doris, Barbara, Jerl D., and Garvis Jr.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five sisters, Joyce, Deloris, Betty, Sandra and Julia; and two brothers, Junior and Arley. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Sue Ann WOOTEN; three grandchildren; one sister, Shirley PARSONS and one brother, Cecil REECE.

Funeral services for Ruth CALLISON, 79, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born on July 7, 1924, in Webbers Falls, to Clarence Hugh McGREW and Fannie SMITH. She died on Wednesday, June 30, 2004, in Gore. She married Jim CALLISON on Oct. 5, 1942, in Gore. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2002. Survivors include one daughter, Donna Ruth; one son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Virginia; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Helen and Billie; and one brother, Clarence.

Graveside services for Charles Ray CAMERON Jr., 44, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 14, 1959, in Sallisaw, to Charles Ray CAMERON Sr. and Darlene CALIFF. He died Tuesday, June 29, 2004, in Panama. Survivors include one daughter, Teva Dawn; his mother; his father; two sisters, Darla and Becky; one half-sister, Kim; one brother, Rick; two half-brothers, Will and Brad; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Gerald MADDOX, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Thursday, June 30, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Geraldene MADDOX; two daughters, Deb and her husband Don, and Pamela Ann; three sons, Doug and his wife Cher, and James Everett and his wife Jennifer, and Steven Vernon; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Georgia RIDDLE.

Megan Michelle BRIGGS, an infant, of Sapulpa, died June 30, 2004, in Tulsa. She was born on June 29, 2004, in Tulsa, to Roy Alan BRIGGS and Glenda Michelle KILLOUGH BRIGGS. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Megan is survived by her parents of the home; one sister, Catherine; one brother, Caleb; her grandparents, Jamie GRIFFIN, James and Judy KILLOUGH, George BRIGGS and Freda SMOCK; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Alan BRIGGS.

Morgan Michelle BRIGGS, an infant, of Sapulpa, died July 3, 2004, in Tulsa. She was born on June 29, 2004, in Tulsa, to Roy Alan BRIGGS and Glenda Michelle KILLOUGH BRIGGS. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Megan is survived by her parents of the home; one sister, Catherine; one brother, Caleb; her grandparents, Jamie GRIFFIN, James and Judy KILLOUGH, George BRIGGS and Freda SMOCK; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Alan BRIGGS and one sister, Megan Michelle BRIGGS.

Long-time Sallisaw businessman James Samuel JACKSON, 76, died early Monday, July 5, 2004, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Mr. JACKSON owned businesses in Sallisaw for 30 years, including Jackson's Department Store in downtown Sallisaw, which he owned and operated with his wife, Sadie, from 1970 to 1995. Mr. JACKSON was born in the Brent community, south of Sallisaw, on May 1, 1928, to James Stonewall "Jim" JACKSON and Essie Pauline HUGGINS JACKSON. He married his wife, Sadie Mae TOOTLE JACKSON, on June 19, 1957, in Stilwell. She survives. Other survivors include three daughters, Linda and her husband, Carrol, Brenda and her husband, Danny, and Deborah; one son, James Charles and his wife, Lori; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; one sister, Camilla; one brother, Lloyd; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services for Mr. JACKSON were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. The Rev. Dr. Lee Woodard officiated. Burial followed in Brent Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Elmo POWELL, 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Jim Glasco and Jerry Powell officiating. Burial is in Mitchell Cemetery in east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 16, 1917, in Gans, to Lige Emmitt POWELL and Ida Belle (SANDLYN) POWELL. He died on Friday, July 2, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Pearl Mae STINSON on Dec. 11, 1937, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Pearl POWELL of the home; one son, Elmo Wayne; three daughters, Virginia Lee, Judy Ramona and Dorothy Imogene; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eva Jo; one brother, Quinton; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Wanda Ruth SHELTON, 63, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Maple Cemetery north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Eugene Kester officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 9, 1941, in Carthage, Mo., to Richard Raymond MORRIS and Dorothy Lucille MARTINDALE. She died on Sunday, July 4, 2004, in Sallisaw. Mrs. SHELTON was a former school bus driver for Sallisaw Public Schools and of the Baptist faith. She married Eddie M. SHELTON on May 2, 1998, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on May 20, 2001. Survivors include five daughters, Linda, Mary, Brenda, Nancy, and Carla; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Opal; one brother, Richard Dale; one step-son, Mike; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Johnnie WITT, 82, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Graveside services and burial was held at 2 p.m. at Tahlequah City Cemetery, with full military honors, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Sunday, July 4, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara and Susie and her husband Jerry; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; and one sister, Beth and her husband Al; and his longtime companion, Carol. Mr. WITT was preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa WITT; and one son, Ronnie WITT.

Graveside services for Irene Chandler MENDENHALL, 77, of Muskogee, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the White Cemetery northwest of Gore, with the Rev. Laymon Garrison officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 14, 1927, in Foreman, Ark., to Sim CHANDLER and Avis (YOTHER) CHANDLER. She died on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Tulsa. She married Paul "Mutt" MENDENHALL on Jan. 3, 1945, in Muskogee.Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny Paul and Regina, and Sherman Glen and Sandy; one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha Rene and Robbie; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Velma and Patsy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Leroy WALTERS, 49, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jack McLaughlin officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 20, 1954, in Sallisaw, to Roy Lee WALTERS and Perdita MILLIKIN WALTERS. He died on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother of the home; two sisters, Judy and Linda; three brothers, Maxie, Don and Jerry; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; and one sister, Loretta BRADSHAW.

Funeral services for Dwane WATTS, 66, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 16, 1937, in Bakersfield, Calif., to William Daniel WATTS and Velma (MORRIS) WATTS. He died on Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include five daughters, Carol, Juanita, Linda, Cathy and Misty; three sons, Danny, Lance and William; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Patricia; one brother, Paul; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald WATTS.

Funeral services for Donna M. BALDWIN, 66, of Derby, Kan., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Smith Mortuary in Derby, with graveside services at 3 p.m. in Bazaar (KS) Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Derby. She was born on April 5, 1938, in Cottonwood Falls, Kan., to Vaden LeRoy and Vivian Mae (HERR) HEATHMAN. She died on Saturday, July 10, 2004, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. She married Jackie Ray BALDWIN on Nov. 15, 1957, in Miami. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1998. Survivors include her children and spouses, Cindy and Troy, Debbie and Clifton, Jack Lee and Kimberly; 12 grandchildren; her mother; and one brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Sue. She was also preceded in death by one son, Rick and her father.

Funeral services for Ulysses "Bopete" BRANCH, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at noon Monday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. James Jones officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith.He was born on May 11, 1934, in Boligee, Ala., to Rufus BRANCH Sr. and Mary (JACKSON) BRANCH. He died on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother, Mary BRANCH; 10 children, Terri, Eudora, Willy, Bernard, Orlando, Steven, Dwyatt, Patrick, Stephen, and Clvotus; several grandchildren; two sisters, Minnie and Vera; and one brother, Thomas.

Funeral services for Mable CONNER, 79, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.She was born on Nov. 22, 1924, in short, to Will and Sarah Wood. She died on Thursday, July 8, 2004, in Texarkana, Texas. Survivors include one son, Mike; three duaghters, Carolyn, Clara Jean; Carol;seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl "Snowball" CONNER and her parents.

Funeral services for Dan F. DODSON Jr., 74, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Leroy Reid and Gary Mullen officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.Military Honors were provided by American Legion Carnie Welch Post #27 in Sallisaw and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8384 in Muldrow.He was born on Nov. 1, 1929, in Jasper, Ark., to Dan Fullbright DODSON Sr. and Annie Gladys (HOPPIS) DODSON. Mr. DODSON married Edna Gladys MATHIS on Oct. 29, 1954, in Shawnee. Survivors include his wife, Edna DODSON of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Emily and Gary and Glenda and Kenneth; three sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Teresa, and Steven and Charlotte, and Rodney and Marsha; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Leona; one nephew, Scott and his wife, Donna; one niece, Tana and her husband Clayton; and several cousins and other relatives and friends

Memorial services for Gertrude "Trudy" BROCK FARGO, 96, of Brawley, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Frye Chapel & Mortuary in Brawley. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, under the direction of Frye Chapel & Mortuary of Brawley.She was born on April 10, 1908, in Sallisaw. She died Monday, July 5, 2004, in Valley Convalescent Hospital in El Centro, Calif. She married Benjamin "Ernest" FARGO on Dec. 27, 1931, in Muldrow. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Bonnie and Dale and Patti; five grandsons and spouses; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lonnie; and one sister, Bernie. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 9, 1982.

Funeral services for Troy GREGORY, 81, of Dyer, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial at Dyer Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.He was born on Nov. 8, 1922, in Crawford County Arkansas. He died on Monday, July 12, 2004, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Reba Jo GREGORY of the home; two daughters, Delores and Lisa and her husband Dan; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Lillian and Glenda; one sister-in-law and her husband, Claudette and Sam; and three brothers, Joe and George Frank and Kenneth.

Funeral services for James "Bud" JACKSON, 73, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.He was born on Dec. 8, 1930, in Kerens, Texas. He died Saturday, July 10, 2004, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include four sons, Larry, Dennis, Randy and Paul; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edna English of Roland, Margie and Thelma; three brothers, Ben, Kenneth and Danny. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Edwena JACKSON and his current wife, Peggy JACKSON.

Memorial services for Peggy L. JACKSON, 72, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.She was born on Feb. 16, 1932, in Fort Smith, Ark. She died Saturday, July 10, 2004, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Janie and Vickie; one son, James; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Helen, Jeanette, JoAnn and Maxine; and four brothers, Hugh, Lee, Billy and Jack. She was preceded in death by two husbands, I.F. "Doc" GODWIN and James JACKSON.

Graveside services for Loretta M. DAKE, 64, of Roland, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Tommy Hawkins officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 5, 1939, in Geary, to Bill CARR and Vera (SMITH) CARR. She died on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, in Roland. She married Jack DAKE in 1956 in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Ronald G. and John E. and Kenneth R.; three grandchildren; her mother; and four sisters, Shirley, Joyce, Bev and Carol Faye. She was preceded in death by her father; and one sister, Donna RUTHERFORD.

Funeral services for Beatrice M. JOHNSON, 87, of Kansas City, Kan., formerly of Vian, are being held Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Vian, with burial in Vian Cemetery. She was born on Dec. 1, 1916, in Vian, to Willie and Mariah MAYO. She died on Friday, July 9, 2004, in her home. She married her first husband, Harold THOMPSON in Vian. Survivors include two sisters, Ada and Opal; nephews and nieces, and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Fred JOHNSON; her parents; three sisters and five brothers.

Funeral services for Tom LAMB, 66, of Roland, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Full Military Honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force. He was born on Dec. 25, 1937, in Washington, Ind., to Stephen LAMB and Fay (MATTINGLY) LAMB. Mr. LAMB married Rose Marie WHITE on Feb. 8, 1971, in Tucson, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie LAMB of the home; one daughter, Cheryl and her husband, Mike; one granddaughter; one brother, Fred; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Floyd H. NOBLES, 83, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow, with the Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 5, 1921, in LeFlore county, to John NOBLES and Dovie (ROBERTS) NOBLES. He died on Saturday, July 10, 2004, in Fort Smith. Mr. Nobles married Verna Lee DRY on Aug. 13, 1949, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Verna NOBLES of the home; three daughters, Rhonda, Belinda and Patricia; one son, Charles; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Betty, Charee and Imogene; two brothers, Haskell and Herbert; and several nieces, nephews cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Pally PULLIAM, 65, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith, with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She was born on Nov. 19, 1938, in Lavaca, Ark., to Myrl and Dorothy JOHNSON. She died on Sunday, July 11, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Franklin PULLIAM; three daughters, Ellen, Deloris and Betsy; two sons, Vernon and Ernest; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rachel, Pauline, Levita and Jean ; three brothers, Loyd, Robby and Buddy.

Funeral services for Cliffie Doris RIGGS, 96, of Sallisaw, were held Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Leon Petree and Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on May 3, 1908, in Quincy, Ark., to Wesley B. HARRISON and Ethel W. RYKER HARRISON. She died on Tuesday, July 13, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include two sisters, Melba and Betty; one brother, Wesley B.; nieces and nephews;and several great-nieces, great-nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arch RIGGS in 1967.

Memorial services for Danny Ray ROBBINS, 63, of French Village, Mo., formerly of Marble City, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2004, at the Caldwell Chapel in Park Hills, Mo., with the Rev. Eddie DeSpain officiating, under the direction of Caldwell Funeral Home Inc. of Park Hills.Mr. ROBBINS was born on July 24, 1940, in Fredericktown, to Weldon and Hester (MANSKER) ROBBINS. He died on Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at his residence.Survivors include his wife, Deborah J. Elder ROBBINS of French Village; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dale and Dennis and his wife DeWanna; three grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce and her husband Virgil, and Pat; his mother-in-law, Dorothy; one brother-in-law, Danny and his wife Kathy; four sisters-in-law, Susan, Robin and her husband David, Patricia, and Pam and her husband Gary; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents; and his father-in-law, Leslie ELDER.

Funeral services for John B. ANDERSON, 75, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Peveyhouse Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died on July 15, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Carol ANDERSON of the home; one daughter, Penny; three sons, John E., David L. and Arthur F.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rita, Mavis Bess, Betty and Maxine; one brother, Mac.

Funeral services for Russell "Larry" BURGER, 66, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He died Thursday, July 15, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Mae Ann BURGER of the home; one son, Russell Sean; three grandchildren; one sister, Anna P.; and one brother, Gary S.

Funeral services for Charles C. CARTER, 69, of Roland, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Shady Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Daniel Clayton officiating. Burial is in Lattimore Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 25, 1935, in Bristol, Tenn. He died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Shirley COLE CARTER of the home; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Sherry, Loretta, Charlene and her husband Draonon, Lisa and her husband Anthony, and Brenda; four sons, Charles Fredrick and his wife Patricia, Charles Jr. and his wife Kim, Gary and his wife Sharon; 36 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one son-in-law, Edward; sisters-in-law, Betty, Ruth and her husband John, Betty Ann and her husband William, and Opal and her husband Johnny; one brother-in-law, Roy and his wife Laura; and his God Mother, "Ma'ma" Mary. He was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law, Inez and Gerald WRIGHT.

Funeral services for Alfred D. ESLINGER, 92, of Barling, Ark., were held Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Barling Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Sunday, July 18, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Doris Sue and her husband Kenneth; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Harold Ray and Alford Eugene and his wife Kathy; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Annie, Artie and her husband James, and Opal and other relatives and friends, including Reba. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene ESLINGER.

Graveside services for Deamos R. GARRETT, 72, of Pocola, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at the Spiro City Cemetery, with Deacon William Phillips officiating under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. He was born on July 13, 1932, in Tucker, to Roy and Willie (KERR) GARRETT. He died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Dennis; one daughter, Cindy; five grandchildren; one brother, Bill; and other relatives and friends, including Colleen. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Wanda ESTEP, Betty THIGPEN and Shirley NEAL; one brother, David GARRETT; and one son, Steven Sala GARRETT.

Funeral services for Curtis Clifton KEATON, 73, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Monday at the God's Harvest Pentecostal Church of Alma in Alma, Ark., with the Rev. Charles Rogers officiating. Burial was in Rankin Cemetery in Ozark, Ark., under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.He was born on Sept. 21, 1930, in Morris, to James Francis KEATON and Allie Emily (SHORE) KEATON. He died on Thursday, July 15, 2004, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Survivors include his wife, Rose HOLT KEATON of Van Buren; four daughters, Nelda, Cheri, Mary and Diana; three sons, James, Robert and Alvin; 25 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clifford.

Funeral services for Frances Been O'SHEA, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died on Friday, July 16, 2004, in Fort Smith.Mrs. O'Shea was a homemaker and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.Survivors include two daughters, Ellen Marie and Ruby; one son, Pat; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Joseph O'SHEA.

Funeral services for James Edward "Jim" RIGBY, 57, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial is in Duncan Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on Aug. 5, 1946, in Blytheville, Ark., to Stephen Joseph RIGBY and Beatrice (GODWIN) RIGBY. He died on Monday, July 19, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one grandson, Jonathan; two sisters, Ethel and Pat; and two brothers, Joseph and Charles Wayne. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kimberly Ana and Sheila Denise; and one brother, Henry RIGBY.

Funeral services for Chad Randall ROBBINS, 23, of Fort Smith, Ark. are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Muldrow First Assembly of God Church, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born on Dec. 30, 1980, in Tulsa. He died on July 15, 2004, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Heidi of Fort Smith; one daughter, Ella; his parents, Randy and Janet ROBBINS and Don and Gayleen STICKLEN; six sisters and one brother-in-law, Amanda and her husband Tommy, Caitlin, Paige, Tenley, Reese and Donleigh; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Mac and Casey, and Staff Sargent-Jake and his wife Kara; his grandparents, Bill and Laverne TUTTLE, and Edna CHRONISTER; uncles Stan and Scotty, Mark, and James; four aunts Gwynne, Nancy, Melanie and Michelle; two nephews; four nieces; his mother and father-in-law, Rick and Naomi EDWARDS; brothers and sisters-in-law, Matthew and Maggie, and Daniel and Amanda; and friend, Josh. He was preceded in death by his brother, Hart John Mabry ROBBINS.

Funeral services for Hart John Mabry ROBBINS, 27, of Colorado Springs, Colo. are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Muldrow First Assembly of God Church, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born on May 20, 1977, in Fort Smith. He died on Thursday, July 15, 2004, in Colorado Springs. Survivors include his parents, Randell and Janet ROBBINS and Don and Gayleen STICKLEN; six sisters and one brother-in-law, Amanda and her husband Tommy, Caitlin, Paige, Tenley, Reese and Donleigh; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Mac and Casey, Staff Sargent Jake and his wife Kara; his grandparents, Bill and Laverne TUTTLE and Edna CHRONISTER; uncles Stan and Scotty, Mark, and James; four aunts Gwynne, Nancy, Melanie and Michelle; one nephew; three nieces; one sister-in-law, Heidi and friends, Joe and Nate. Mr. Robbins' brother died five hours later as a result of the same auto accident.

Private services for Charles W. SAINER, 60, of Warsaw, Ind., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel in Warsaw, with the Rev. Paul Tinkel officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw, under the direction of McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home of Warsaw. He was born on March 2, 1944, in Warsaw, to Charles T. "Chuck" SAINER and Genevieve (STEVENS) SAINER. He died on Monday, July 12, 2004, at his Warsaw residence. Survivors include two daughters, Terri and Nikki; four sons, Bill, Tony, Larry and Joseph; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; his father and step-mother, Charles T. "Chuck" and Esther SAINER; three sisters, Carol, Tina and Kaye; and two brothers, Jerry and Thom.

Graveside services for Guinever Littledeer SANDERS, an infant, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Barnoski Cemetery north of Vian, with the Rev. Mike McConnell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on July 12, 2004, in Overland Park, Kan., to Russell Alan BIGELOW and Vicki Shannon SANDERS. She died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Overland Park. Survivors include her mother of the home; her father; maternal grandmother, Lena Smith MILLS; maternal grandfather, Victor SANDERS; maternal great-grandmother, Pauline FORBUS; one uncle, Lance SMITH; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Maggie "Ne-Ne" SHADE, 76, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Rev. Roy Raines officiating. Burial is in Redbird Smith Cemetery northeast of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore.She was born on Aug. 22, 1927, in Gore, to Richard Striker SHADE and Sarah TEHEE. She died on Monday, July 19, 2004, in Gore. Survivors include one daughter, Rosa; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rosie and Sally; three brothers, Tommy, John and Ernest. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Henry SHADE.

Funeral services for Raymond SOAP, 75, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Belfonte Baptist Church north of Muldrow, with the Revs. Ed Baker and Martin Cochran officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on June 23, 1929, in Long, to William Austin SOAP and Lena SOAP. He died on Saturday, July 17, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Clara Coleman SOAP of the home; five daughters, Norene Gramlich and Abigail, Willie, Cordia and Deborah; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Mr. Soap was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Nathan SOAP.

Funeral services for Joel Stephen SPURGEON, 53, of Keota, were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Martha Riley officiating. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 17, 1950, in Chula Vista, Calif., to Raymond SPURGEON and Glenice (REDWINE) SPURGEON. He died on Saturday, July 10, 2004, near Barstow, Calif. He married Debra Ann HARPER on May 21, 1999, in SanDiego, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Debra Ann SPURGEON of the home; two sons, Jeffrey Stephen and Christopher Stephen; one sister, Gail; one brother, Michael; and his mother-in-law, Pat

Funeral services for Will Robert TWEEDY, 101, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 27, 1902, in Ozark, Ark., to Robert Jackson TWEEDY and Lona (SHEW) TWEEDY. He died on Monday, July 19, 2004, in Tulsa. He married Stella Mae WOOD on Oct. 29, 1923, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Lula Bell, Loyce and Dorothy; two sons, Robert and Leroy; 37 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Edgar. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two daughters, Elsie JOHNSON and Dora Mae HALL; two sons, Wilbern TWEEDY and Shelby TWEEDY and two brothers, Alfred and Coy TWEEDY.

Memorial services for Kevin James WRIGHT, 38, of Roland, were held at 4 p.m. on Saturday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, in Pocola. Survivors include his wife, Nanette; two daughters, Amy and Mary; one son, Clifford; one grandchild; his parents, Robert and Mary GLOVER; and one brother, Gary.

Funeral services for Rev. Ermon H. CASTEEL, 86, of Stilwell, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Hart Memoral Chapel in Stilwell, with Ivan Casteel and Bro. John Brewer officiating. Burial was in Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. He was born on July 7, 1918, in Maple, to Samuel Lewis CASTEEL and Nancy (MORGAN) CASTEEL. He died on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, in the Memorial Hospital in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Mary Ola (BUCKNER) CASTEEL of the home; four sons, Tom, Roy, Ermon Harvey Jr. and Samuel Lewis; one daughter, Lily Jane; 22 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Conner CRAIN, an infant, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, with the Rev. Carl Fugett officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on July 21, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Robert Lee "Roby" CRAIN and Karon Joy (BRAWDY) CRAIN. He died on Wednesday, July 21, 2004.Conner was survived by his parents of the home; two brothers, Jeremy and Logan Lee; maternal grandparents, Cheek and Joyce McGEHEE; paternal grandparents, Jerry C. CRAIN and Bobbie CRAIN; maternal great-grandmother, Marie MARLOCK; and paternal great-grandparents, Leona HIXON and Lee CRAIN and Vera CRAIN.

Funeral services for Otis J. DOBBS, 85, of McKey community, are being held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Curits Bias and Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Military Honors are being provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post #9384 in Muldrow.He was born on April 22, 1919, in McKey community, to Henry Harold DOBBS and Bessie Jane (BYNUM) DOBBS. He died on Wednesday, July 21, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Iva EDGMON on Jan. 6, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Iva DOBBS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Dwanna and Clark; two granddaughters; four great-grandsons; four sisters, Orelene Catherine, Ora Lee, Oma Pauline and Opal Patsy; two brothers, Oiver W. "Windy" and Oren Douglas. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dana Fran DOBBS; two sisters, Oletha Mae NIHISER and Ola Jean NORVELL and two brothers, Olen Lee DOBBS and Orville Harold DOBBS.

Graveside services for Junior R. GARRETT, 81, of Lamar, Ark., formerly of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Lowell Chuchill officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on June 6, 1923, in Amber, to John R. GARRETT and Savannah (McKINNEY) GARRETT. He died on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, in Clarksville, Ark. He married Mary Magadiline FLOYD on Dec. 11, 1953, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1987. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Jack "Albert"; one sister-in-law, Faye; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. GARRETT was also preceded in death by two brothers, Waymon and Clayburn GARRETT and two sisters, Opal MULLINS and Florene CROSSLAN.

Graveside services for H.W. "Bud" RUSHING, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Joe Lee officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 23, 1922, in Olny, Texas, to Irvin Benny RUSHING and Velma Louise (DUNN) RUSHING. He died on Monday, July 12, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Gail; one sister, Delma Joyce and two brothers, Marvin J. and Dillard B.

Funeral services for Roy Leslie CANTRELL, Ret. Master Sgt., 79, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. John Ballard officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Military Honors are being provided by 188th Fighter Wing of Arkansas Air National Guard. He was born on Feb. 11, 1925, in Santa Ana, Calif., to Floyd Lesley CANTRELL and Electa Bam (BUCKNER) CANTRELL. He died on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, in Muldrow. Mr. CANTRELL married Jimmie Jewell VANDISER on April 18, 1949, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Jimmie CANTRELL of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Janice Faye, Lorri and Patricia Ann; two sons, and one daughter-in-law, Curtis Ray and Leslie Dwayne; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Janice COWENS, 57, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with the Revs. Ron Butler and Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on May 5, 1947, in Chandler, Ariz., to Jewel and Ada (MULLINS) COWENS. She died on Sunday, July 25, 2004, in Muskogee. Survivors include her children, Gary, Billie and Keith, and Allen; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, James; and one sister, Vicki.

Funeral services for Emmitt Eugene EATMON, 62, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Phil Tally officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Aug. 24, 1941, in Big Cedar, to Presley E. EATMON and Roma Jean (BLAND) EATMON. He died on Saturday, July 24, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Diane STARR on Jan. 25, 1985, in Prairie Grove, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Diane EATMON of the home; two sons, Buron Ray and William Shawn; four daughters, Michelle, Toni, Christine and Lauanah; two sisters, Rose Marie and Donna L.

Funeral services for Todd William GARWICK, 34, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Kenneth L. Countryman Funeral Home in Pecatonica, Ill. Local services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial will be in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery in Pecatonica, under the direction of Kenneth L. Countryman Funeral Home of Pecatonica. He was born on March 7, 1970, in Belvidere, Ill., to Warren C. GARWICK and Mary E. (HAYES) GARWICK. He died on Monday, July 26, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Carrie Marie GUFFEY on Oct. 20, 1992, in Rockford, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Marie GARWICK of the home; one daughter, Alexandria; two sons, Sebastian and Taylor; three sisters, Vicki, Traci and Marci; two brothers, Scott and Craig. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Mark GARWICK.

Graveside services for Raymond F. HINDMAN, 89, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 30, 1914, in Sequoyah County, to Luther HINDMAN and Nellie BROWN. He died on Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn; three sons, Doyle E., Dale Ray and Keith; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruth; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dawn HORTON, 30, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Richard Goodrum and Lil Ragland officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 20, 1973, in Sallisaw, to Billy Don RAPE and Dee (VanHUFFEL) RAPE. She died on Wednesday, July 21, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Autumn Rae and Tia Diana; one son, Timothy Shawn; her parents; two sisters, Sheila C. and Christina Lynn; paternal grandmother, Cletus RAPE; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Earl RIDENS, 100, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City, with the Rev. Johnny Barris officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 27, 1904, in McMillan to Frank RIDENS and Nancy (KARR) RIDENS. He died on Monday, July 26, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Francis and Nancy; one step-daughter, Etna; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Dusty and Margie; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two wives, Priscilla BLACKWELL RIDENS and Beulah RHOADES RIDENS and one son, Earl RIDENS Jr.

Funeral services for Saxon Fink SIFFING, 86, of Muskogee, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Music will be provided by her cousin, Mike Fink and her nephew, Lorenz Maycher.She was born on March 19, 1918, in Blackgum community, to Arch FINK and Ethel (SAXON) FINK. She died Thursday, July 22, 2004, in Tulsa. She married Vernon W. SIFFING in 1942 in Siloam Springs, Ark. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Terry; one granddaughter, Erin; one brother, Talmadge; two sisters, Brookie and Betty; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by one son, Phillip.

Memorial services for Michael H. "Mike" TURNER, 45, of Tulsa, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Trinity Episcopal Church, under the direction of Moore's Southlawn Chapel Funeral Home of Tulsa. He was born on Jan. 13, 1959, in Plainview, Texas, to Beverly B. and Robert G. TURNER. He died on Thursday, July 22, 2004, in Tulsa.Survivors include his wife, Charyl Lynn TURNER; one son, Kellen Michael; one daughter, Gabriel Renee; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert G. Jr. and his wife, Esther, Dr. William T. and his wife Fran, and John H. and his wife Tracy; and his parents.

Funeral services for Elnora WILLIAMS, 84, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Phil Smith officiating. Burial is in Memory Garden Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Aug. 25, 1919, in Humbolt, Kan. to Francis Alonzo BROWN and Iva Mae Fox BROWN. She died on Saturday, July 24, 2004, in Roland. She married Floyd Thomas WILLIAMS on June 28, 1937, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death on May 14, 1995. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce; three sons, Marcus, Richard and Robert; two sisters, Elsie and Luella; two brothers, Ron and Kenneth; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by one son, Francis Martin WILLIAMS.

Graveside services for Mary A. WISELEY, 73, of Grand Lake Villa near Grove, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 21, 2004 at Fairland Cemetery, under the direction of Adcock Funeral Home in Fairland. She was born on March 1, 1931, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Benjamin and Lula HAMPTON BALLARD Jr. She died on Thursday, May 20, 2004 at the Grove Integris General Hospital. She married Archie Hilton WISELEY on Feb. 25, 1963. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Tina; two daughters and sons-in-law, Michelle and Dean, and Dee and Glen; and nine grandchildren.

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