July 2005

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Funeral services for Willie A. EARNHART, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Dale Brown officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery Northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. EARNHART was born Aug. 12, 1921, in Colgate, to C.M. EARNHART and Essie N. (COMMINS) EARNHART. He died Monday, June27, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Ruby McKINNEY, March 25, 1946, in Colgate. Survivors include his wife, Ruby EARNHART of thehome; one daughter, Peggy; one son, Bill; one sister, Marie; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Hilda ANDERSON and Eva Mae ALBIN.

Funeral services for Scott Warren GABLE, 42, of Vian, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. John Bunch officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GABLE was born June 4, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio, to Doyle Matthew GABLE and Delpha (CAWTHRA) GABLE. He died Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Charlotte Anne DEXTER April 25, 1983 in Del City. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte GABLE of the home; one daughter, Krystal Anne; one son, Keith William; father and step-mother, Doyle and DorothyGABLE; one half-sister, Janet; one half-brother, Dr. Jerry; one uncle, Donald and his wife, Cherri; and one aunt, Judy and her husband, Eldon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delpha (CAWTHRA) "Debbie" GABLE and his paternal grandfather, Louie GABLE.

Funeral services for Cartha HARRISON, 65, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARRISON was born to Buster ADAMS and Dora Mae PUCKETT and died Thursday, June 30, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, George of Muldrow; one daughter, Rachel and husband Steve; one son, Danny and wife Mandi; three sisters, Lavon, Carolyn TOWNSEND of Muldrow, and Janice BATT of Tulsa; one brother, Tim; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jim ADAMS.

Funeral services for Tina Darlene HUTSON, 43, of El Reno, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the South Colonial Chapel in Oklahoma City. Mrs. HUTSON was born Nov. 13, 1961, in Oklahoma City, to Sam and Peggy (FAULKNER) HUTSON. She died June 28, 2005, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her parents, Sam and Peggy HUTSON; one son, Christopher; one daughter, Jennifer and future husband, Mark; one brother, Butch and wife Glenda; one grandson; and many friends and loved ones.

Funeral services for Wray LAWSON, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Mayberry Cemetery in Central City, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. LAWSON was born July 13, 1927, in Nogo, Ark. She died Tuesday, June 28, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte and Brenda; one son, Brent; two sisters, Tressie and Linna Faye; one brother, James; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Hubert L. McHAND, 78, of Muskogee, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Rev. Mitch Williams officiating under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mr. McHAND was born Oct. 3, 1926, in Sallisaw. He died Saturday, June 25, 2005, in Muskogee. . Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and his wife Charlotte, and Dale and his wife Dana; one sister and brother-in-law, Virgie and her husband Harvey; and several nephews and nieces.

Graveside services for Vera McNEILL, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. McNEILL was born April 23, 1928, in Westville. She died Monday, June 27, 2005, in Fort Smith. She widow of the late Charles McNEILL. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon; four sons, Dennis, Allen, Rickey, and Charles; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Cliff ROGERS, 62, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Lee Creek Assembly of God in Short. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery in Short, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. ROGERS died Saturday, June 25, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Kathy ROGERS of the home; four daughters, Carrie, Tina, Robin, and Mary Lou; five sons, Cliff, Earl James "Bo", Kahl and Sammy Jack; one sister, Ruby; numerous grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Mary Edith SALLEE, 64, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Cemetery near Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. SALLEE died Saturday, June 25, 2005, in an area hospital. Survivors include one son, Michael; mother, Edith Rice MAYO; one sister, Martha E.; three brothers, James W, Clinton P, and Lanny E.; two grandchildren; and a special friend, Fred, She was preceded in death by a son, Roger M. ISAACS and her father, J.M. "Shorty" RICE.

Funeral services for Gerold Brent BRANHAM, 54, of Tahlequah, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Dwain Maxwell officiating. Burial is in Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Branham was born May 30, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Albert BRANHAM and Martha (FREE) BRANHAM. He died Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Tahlequah. He married Marilyn (STRINGER) BRANHAM Dec. 10, 1982, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of the home; four daughters, Michelle, Laura and Jill, and Jamie; two sons, Jeremy and Matthew; father, Albert BRANHAM; one sister, Sheila; two brothers, Ronnie and Roger; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Randy Lynn BRUNK, 50, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Tommy Noel and Tommy Jordan officiating. Burial is in Redland Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BRUNK was born May 14, 1955, in Sallisaw, to Gertrude Marie SHARP BRUNK. He died Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kendra Lynne and Quentin; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin Lee and Crystal; three grandchildren; one sister, Sharon Sue; two brothers, Jerry Lee, and Bobby Wayne; and several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services for Darlene A. CRAWFORD, 59, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Pastors Kory Boster and Robert Krahn officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CRAWFORD was born Jan. 20, 1946, in Lakeville, Minn., to Olie JENSEN and Inez (GILBERTSON) JENSEN. She died Thursday, June 30, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married James Terry CRAWFORD, Feb. 12, 1982, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Terry of the home; two daughters, Rachelle, and Jennifer and her husband, Will; four grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and John, and Rebecca and Chris; one brother, and sister-in-law, Ronnie and Karen; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Thelma and Robert HILL; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Larry JENSEN.

Graveside services for Ronnie J. DUNN, Sr., 59, of Vinita, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Randy DeShane officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DUNN was born May 9, 1946, in Vian, to Jimmie J.T. DUNN and Opal MUNDY DUNN RICHARDSON. He died Thursday, June 30, 2005, in Vinita. Survivors include four sons, Christopher J., Martin Venard and his wife, Katie, Marcus Wayne and his wife, April and Ronnie J.; five grandchildren; one sister, Barbara; 17 step-brothers; and one step-sister.

Funeral services for Donald Ray DUNNING, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. DUNNING was born Dec. 3, 1941, in Fort Smith, to Everett DUNNING and Mittie DUNNING SPELCE. He died Saturday, July 2, 2005, in Van Buren, Ark. He married Florene OXFORD on Nov. 7 1962, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Florene of the home; one daughter and son in law, Teresa and Bob; three sons, Donald Jr. and his wife, Charity, Gary and Robert; six grandchildren; two sisters, Rosalee and Joe Ann; and one brother, Billy.

Memorial services for Deborah J. FAIR, 53, of Muldrow, were held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sallisaw with President Parley Hubler officiating, cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FAIR was born June 30, 1952, in Scott Air Force Base, Ill., to Donald PRATER and Mariam Euline (YOUNG) PRATER. She died Friday, July 1, 2005, in Muldrow. She married Curtis Ray FAIR on April 4, 1975, in San Diego, Calif. Survivors include her husband Curtis of the home; one daughter, Kayla Dawn; two sons, Jeffrey Michael and his wife, Joy, and Curtis Allen II; one step-son, Gregory Allen and his wife, Patricia of Holdenville; three grandchildren; three brothers, Dale Jerome and his wife, Linda, Jeffrey and his wife, Lisa and Douglas and his wife, Amy; and her parents, Donald and Euline PRATER.

Funeral services for Mary Lou HOUSE, 61, of Van Buren, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. HOUSE died Friday, July 1, 2005, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter, LaDonna; one son, Darren; two sisters, Wanda and Betty; one brother, Bill; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. .

Funeral services for Doris Lee JINKS, 74, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with Rev. Herman Jones officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JINKS was born July 21, 1930, in Talllulah, La., to James Robert KING and Ophie Turnage. She died Saturday, July 2, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda and Katherine and Gene; three sons, Henry Wayne and Dottie, Larry Joe, and William David; three sisters, Juanita TYE of Mesa, Ariz., Margie SOUTHERN of Rocky Point, Wanda KING of Arkoma; four brothers, Garland, James, Bobby, and Leo; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Johnny, one son, Charles Ray JINKS and one sister, Maxine JINKS. .

Funeral services for Dale McCAWLEY, 73, of Van, Tex. are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Hilliard Funeral Home Chapel in Van, with Rev. H. Gay Weaver officiating. Burial is in Fairway Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Hilliard Funeral Home. Mr. McCAWLEY was born May 3, 1932, in Seminole, to Elmer Ernest McCawley and Rosa Clementine (MOON) McCAWLEY. He died Monday, July 4, 2005, in Van. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; sons, Perry, Tim W., and Darren W; brother, Samuel Eugene; sisters, Mabel and Wilma; and eight grandchildren. .

Memorial services for William Victor PARKER, 77, of Gore, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Don Chaffin officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. PARKER was born June 12, 1928, in California, to Franklin George PARKER and Grace Coreen Julian PARKER. He died Saturday, July 2, 2005, in Gore. He married Sally DANIELS Oct. 22, 1992, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife Sally of the home; two daughters, Sandi, and Susan; one son, Scott; six grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends..

Funeral services for James Walter QUALLS, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Qualls was born Sept. 18, 1929, in Wister, to James QUALLS and Della MERRIMAN. He died July 4, 2005, in Gore. Survivors include two daughters, Carol, Mary Beth and her husband, Robert; one son, Walter Lee and his wife, Paula; two sisters, Lula and Margie; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Alice Nadine, his daughter, Alice Christine, four sisters, Francis MIDGELY, Rosa CASEY, Eller FORD, and Colleen QUALLS.

Funeral services for Lester L. ROSS, 90, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. James O' Briant officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROSS was born Jan. 23, 1915, in Sallisaw, to Jim ROSS and Almeda (PAULK) ROSS. He died July 4, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Laura ELLIS May 22, 1937, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Sue; one son, Jim; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1988 and by one brother, Ernest ROSS.

Graveside services for Randy BLANTON, 65, of Roland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BLANTON died Monday, July 4, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Kay of the home; one daughter, Marcy; two sons, Todd and Eric; one sister, Martha; three brothers, Glen, Jack and Marvin; and three grandchildren.

Graveside services for Ethel Maggie DYE, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Gill Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. DYE died Monday, July 4, 2005, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her daughter, Connie; three sons, Kenny, Robert and Royl; two sisters, Nancy and Lee; 14 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert DYE and her daughter Ethel Elaine GREGORY.

Funeral services for Ben FLOYD Jr., 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Floyd Jr. was born Aug. 6, 1942, in Muldrow, to Ben FLOYD and Frankie L. FERGUSON. He died Tuesday, July 5, 2005, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Wilma of the home; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny and his wife Brenda, and Jeff and his wife Kerri; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Ola HALL, 89, of Poteau, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Milton Cemetery, west of Bokoshe, with Rev. Larry Harris officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HALLl was born Dec. 12, 1915, in McCurtain, to George A. HENDRIX and Martha KUYKENDAL HENDRIX. She died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in Poteau. She married Pettie Dean "Ted" HALL who preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Robert; and one sister-in-law, Marie. She was also preceded in death by her parents and nine brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Roma A. MADISON, 84, of Arkoma, were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the First Lutheran Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Additional Services are being held Saturday, in Merle Hay Funeral home in Des Moines, Iowa with buriel in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.Mrs. MADISON died Monday, July 4, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara, Georginia, Lois Kay and Pamela; four sons, Kenneth Dale, Orville Dean Sr., Richard Wayne, and Alan Craig; one sister, Virginia; one brother, Charles; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Carl Wayne MATTHEWS, 64, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, with Rev. Mike McKinney officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MATTHEWS was born March 25, 1941, in Sequoyah County, to Troy Golden MATTHEWS and Vera Mae Steele MATTHEWS. He died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Carla and Ashley; four sons, Steven, Kirk, Justin and Josh; three grandchildren; six sisters, Pat, Darlene, Jean, Sue, Kay, . and Nelda; three brothers, Troy, Sammy and Kenny; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends; and his ex-wife, Debbie MATTHEWS. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, James D. MATTHEWS and R.E. McGOWAN.

Funeral services for Anna Virginia MITCHELL, 81, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. J.D. Jones officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MITCHELL was born Oct. 5, 1923, in Sallisaw, to E.T. DUNN and Virginia (DUNN) DUNN. She died Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married William MITCHELL who preceded her in death. Survivors are two sons, Albert and Jerry; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Bernice; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Larry Gene VICKERS Sr., 56, of Arkoma, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Arkoma School Auditorium. Burial was in Gilliam Cemetery in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. Vickers Sr. died Wednesday, June 29, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Kay VICKERS of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Kay; one son, Larry, Jr. of Vian; his mother, Melvina VICKERS; one sister, Pat; one brother, James; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bobby Joe WINSTEAD, 56, of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church, north of Vian, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WINSTEAD was born Sept. 12, 1948, in Providence, Ky., to William Harold WINSTEAD and Alphia Cato WINSTEAD. He died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Elma Jean THOMPSON, Oct. 26, 1968, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Elma Jean WINSTEAD of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Bobby William and Billy and Juanita Louise; one granddaughter; mother, Alphia JOHNSON; one brother, Aaron; 15 nieces and nephews; nine great-nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Rev. Ralph Donald CAMPBELL, 80, of Walnut Grove, Miss, formerly of Marble City, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church north of Sallisaw with Revs. Dallen Wright, Jack Moore, Sammy Cottrell, Aaron Burnett and Roger Alexander officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Rev. CAMPBELL was born July 3, 1925, in Uniontown, Ark., to John CAMPBELL and Arminta (EARP) CAMPBELL. He died Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Walnut Grove. He married Doris Nell ROBINSON, Sept. 10, 1958, in Gilbertown, Ala. Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; one daughter, Doretha; two sons, Donald and Marcus; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several other cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Harley CAMPBELL, Norval CAMPBELL and Floyd CAMPBELL and an infant brother and one sister, Ruby CAMPBELL.

Funeral services for Betty Mae CORBIT, 66, of Roland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. CORBIT died Saturday, July 9, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one sister, Mattie Orelene; and one brother, Charles R.

Funeral services for Donald Lee COTNER, 63, of Porum, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday July 7, at the House of Prayer near Porum with Rev. Jay Wright officiating. Burial was in Briartown Cemetery, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. COTNER was born Sept. 15, 1941, in Briartown, to John W. and Anna (SWAFFORD) COTNER. He died Monday, July 4, 2005, in Muskogee. He married Ratha Lee VARNELL, May 7, 1961, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Ratha COTNER of the home; one son, Rick and wife Tami; two granddaughters; four brothers, Raymond, David, Jerry and Ron; and one sister, Wanda Faye. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Clifford and Bert COTNER.

Graveside services for Velma CRISTEE, 64, of Muldrow, are being held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro with Rev. James O'Briant officiating under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CRISTEE was born June 10, 1941, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jesse J. GRAHAM and Clara FRANKLIN. She died Friday, July 8, 2005, in Muldrow. Survivors include three daughters, Tammy, Wrenetta, and Jessieka; two sons, Fred and Dawn, and Gary; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Lillian Shipley DELANEY, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sallisaw with Pastor Kory Boster officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DELANEY was born Nov. 25, 1933, in Arlington Heights, Ill., to Fritz DETTMER and Wilhelmine (BRANDT) DETTMER. She died Thursday, July 7, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Harold DELANEY, June 5, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Harold of the home; one daughter, Shirley Ann; twin brother, Leonard; one sister, Marion; one niece; and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert SHIPLEY in 1986.

Funeral services for Pairlee "Ditt" HARRIS, 78, of Vian, formerly of Fort Gibson, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Fort Gibson with Revs. Tommy Honeycutt, Danny Hester and Bo Smith officiating. Burial was in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Fort Gibson. Mrs. HARRIS was born June 5, 1927, in Gary, to Ben and Kate (WARNIKEE) HOUSTON. She died Friday, July 8, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include her children, Richard and Maxine, and Larry and Sue; one sister, Bobbie and husband Duane; one brother, Doyle and wife Bonnie; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Eugene HARRIS, parents, Ben and Kate HOUSTON, three sisters, Tressie BRYAN, Cherokee BUTTERY, Alene ROHRBACK and one brother, Lovely HOUSTON.

Lois Beth HOWARD of Sallisaw died Saturday, July 9, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HOWARD was born Oct. 3, 1936, in Kansas, to ST. Clair ROWE and Lila (Doris) ROWE. Survivors include her husband, Russell Lynn HOWARD of Sallisaw; three sons, Kent, Blaine and Dawayne Dean; five grandchildren; one sister, Janet; one brother, Doug; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ronnie ROWE and her parents.

Graveside services for Edd JOHNSON, 94, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Gans Cemetery with Rev. James O'Briant officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JOHNSON was born Nov. 16, 1910, in Holdenville, to Charley Jack JOHNSON and Hettie Jean (HARRIS) JOHNSON LEWALLYN. He died Monday, July 11, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include several friends.

Funeral services for Jane LONDON, 65, of Roland, were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Roland. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. LONDON died Thursday, July 7, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Sam of the home; one son, Kiley; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Carla Jane BIEKER.

Graveside services for Edith M. MULLEN, 85, of Braggs, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Warner Memorial Cemetery with Leon Brashers officiating under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MULLEN was born Dec. 3, 1919, in Pine Bluff, Ark., to James D. FULLER and Etta POWELL. She died Friday, July 8, 2005, in Gore. Survivors include two daughters, Maye and her husband Duane, and Geney; one son, Calvin and Elsie; one brother, Lymon and Juanita; nine grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Monroe MULLEN, two sons, one daughter, four brothers, one sister and one great-great-grandchild.

Connie Sue SAUNDERS of Sallisaw died Friday, July 8, 2005, in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SAUNDERS was born July 12, 1961, in Montrose, Colo., to Gary R. SAUNDERS and Myrna BROWN. Survivors include her husband, Scott MORSE of Sallisaw; father, Gary SAUNDERS; mother, Myrna BROWN; two sisters, Ronnie and Elizabeth; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services for Janice Louise SHAW, 50, of Haysville, Kan., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Waco Cemetery in Waco, Kan. under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Haysville. Mrs. SHAW was born Dec. 19, 1954, in Wichita, Kan., to Thurman E. and Eloise (HARKREADER) SNOW. She died Monday, July 11, 2005, in Haysville. She married Gary SHAW, July 6, 1973, in Haysville. Survivors include her husband, Gary; one grandson; one son, Thomas D. and fiance' Beth; daughter Erin; one sister, Sherry and her husband Rick; parents, Thurman E. and Eloise SNOW; and several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Clara SOAP, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Bellefonte Baptist Church with Revs. Edward Baker and Martin Cochran officiating. Burial was in Bellefonte Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SOAP was born April 16, 1931, in Old Bellefonte, to Richard COLEMAN and Emma DAUGHERTY. She died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include five daughters, Norene, Abigail, Willie, Cordia, and Deborah; four sisters, Evonne, Susie, Catherine and Shirley; two brothers, Henry Jr., Henry Lee; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, one son, Nathan and her parents, Richard and Emma COLEMAN.

Funeral services for Billy Gene STANFORD, 57, of Mannford, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. STANFORD died Friday, July 8, 2005, in Mannford. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Monica and Keith, and Amanda and Jerry; one son, Jake; his parents, Erma and Billy STANFORD; three sisters, Frances, Cheryl, and Bonnie; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Everett L. TORBETT, 94, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TORBETT was born Jan, 9, 1911, in Gans, to Jonathan Cain TORBETT and Fannie Alene (BRYSON) TORBETT. He died Friday, July 8, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Zora Mae MILLS, Jan. 15, 1947, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Zora Mae of the home; two sons, Johnny and Dennis; three daughters, Patsy Ann, Rosalee. and Joyce Alene; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers.

Funeral services for Herman E. EDWARDS, 65, of Muldrow, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Anthony Williams and Bro. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. EDWARDS was born April 7, 1940, in Muldrow, to Paul Edwards and Wilma Harvell EDWARDS. He died Thursday, July 14, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Cynthia, Sere, and Renee; one son, Chris; parents, Wilma and Paul EDWARDS; one sister, Bonita; one brother, Darrell; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael EDWARDS.

Memorials for Howard Warren "Big Mac" McWHITER, Sr., 78, of Sallisaw, will be held at 6:00 p.m. Monday at the family home under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McWHITER, SR. was born June 3, 1927, in Franklin, Tenn, to Sam McWHITER and Mattie TUCKER. He died Thursday, July 14, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Tracy, Nancy and Windy; one son, Howard Warren Jr.; one sister, Fran Dot; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents and nineteen brothers and sisters.

Memorial services for Dennis H. "Dink" PRICE, 59, of Cookson, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Rev. Phil Martin officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRICE was born Jan. 28, 1946 in Fort Smith, Ark., to Lloyd PRICE and Geneva (CARTER) PRICE. He died Tuesday, July 12, 2005, in Cookson. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Aaron and Lisa, Lloyd and Teresa; three grandchildren; two brothers, Duane and Don; mother, Geneva PRICE SHELTON; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends and co-workers.

Graveside services for Clarence Eugene RAY, 70, of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RAY was born July 2, 1935, in Beebe, Ark., to Jonathan Winford RAY and Viola (CRABTREE) RAY. He died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, in Vian. He married Marianne MAYBERRY, July 21, 1979, in Stockton, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Marianne of the home; six children; 4 step-children; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Doyle Eugene RIGGS, 63, of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow with Rev. Carl Wesley Fugett officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Riggs was born Feb. 21, 1942, in Muldrow, to Dewey RIGGS and Rose Alma (SUTTON) RIGGS. He died Monday, July 11, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Gina and Lisa and her husband, Steven; one son, Anthony; eight grandchildren; mother, Rose Alma RIGGS; two sisters, Barbara and Gwen; four brothers, Bob, Arnold, Herbert and E.C.

Graveside services for Desirea L. SHAFER ROSS, an infant, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Buffington Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 7, 2005, in Tahlequah, to Johnathon ROSS and Ashley SHAFER. She died Thursday, July 7, 2005, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her parents of the home; two aunts, Tiffany and Brittany; Maternal grandparents, Tonya and Alvin WALKER; paternal grandmother, Linda ROSS; great-grandparents, Linda and Durral NEWBERRY, Joe and Ginger ROSS, Larie SOULERET and Russell and Zelma BOND, Carolyn FOWLER, and Jean and Arvil WALKER. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Tony SHAFER.

Memorial services for Janice BAILEY GRIFFIN "Jan" RUSH, 69, of Houlton and Orland, Maine, were held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home in Bucksport, Maine, with Pastor Peter Remick officiating. Mrs. RUSH was born Nov. 7, 1935, in Columbia Falls, Maine, to Gilbert BAILEY Sr. and Mary (RICHARD) BAILEY. She died Sunday, July 3, 2005, in Blue Hill, Maine. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie and her husband, Jack, and Cathy; six grandchildren; step daughter, Jolayne and her husband, Michael and their children, Sam, Lucas, and Caleb; step-daughters, Melody and her daughters, Courtney and Cristin, and April and her children, Amanda and Travis; one sister, Christine; brothers, Gilbert and his wife, Gertrude, Richard and friend, Jennifer, and Octave "David"; sisters-in-law, Zona, and Avery; mother-in-law, Jean RUSH; nieces and nephews and her cousin, Cecile; friends, She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Dale, granddaughter, Jill Ann WRIGHT and her sister-in-law, Mary Ellen BAILEY.

Graveside services for Melba A. SANGSTER, 90, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Gracelawn Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. Sangster died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, in Muldrow. Survivors include one niece, Zenda; four nephews, Bill, Eric, Michael, Phillip; and one caregiver, Tina. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Louie SANGSTER and parents, Clyde and Bernice (PIGG) SANGSTER.

Funeral services for Junior BUSTER, 72, of Marble City, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Martin Cochran officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemetery in Flute Spring Community, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BUSTER was born April 29, 1933, in Notchie Town, to Enola BUSTER and Lucy HICKS. He died Saturday, July 16, 2005, in Marble City. Survivors include his wife, Lucille CHRISTIE of the home; five daughters, Lydia, Juanita, Doris, Partricia and Vickie, three sons, Don, Junior Lee, Jimmie; two sisters, Nelly and Nancy; 21 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Dean Evan BUSTER and William Yahola BUSTER, three sisters, Coreen SMITH, Ruby DAILY and Louella TEHEE.

Graveside services for Johnnie HARRISON, 77, of Mountainburg, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Brewer Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., with the Rev. Aaron Medlock officiating under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Mulberry. Mr. HARRISON was born April 12, 1928, to Flay and Nora (MASTERSON) HARRISON and died Monday, July 18, 2005, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include four sisters, Mary, Norene, Ruthie, and Caroline; three brothers, David, Jesse and Floy.

Funeral services for Kathryn Lila HOLLIS, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Sonny Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HOLLIS was born July 18, 1920, in Gans, to John William DAVIS and Pollie Mary (RUSSELL) DAVIS. She died Friday, July 15, 2005, in Fort Smith. She married Hubert Daniel HOLLIS, Feb. 8, 1942, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, Dec. 8, 1962, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Lynda and Alecia; one son, Hubert Daniel and his wife Carolyn; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Edgar and Ronald; friend, Jack; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Fannie Mae KINCAID, 72, of Oklahoma City, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Smith and Kernke Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. Burial was in Fairlawn Cemetery Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Smith and Kernke Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. Mrs. KINCAID was born Oct. 27, 1932, in Gore, to Arcenie "Martin" Lincoln and Bessie LINCOLN JOHNSON. She died Wednesday, July 13, 2005, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, William Edward KINCAID of the home; daughters, Saruth Lou, Doanna Lou and Wydinca Lou, Linda Lou and Ted, Rejeania Lou and Charles, and Wynenna Lou, Devania Lou and Woxie; seven grandchildren; sons, Leo, Jr. and Eric Martin; sisters, Nola and Charles, and Verlita and Eddie; brothers, LZ and RB; 22 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; 15 nephews and 16 great-nephews and one great-great nephew. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, her stepfather, Noah SMITH, four brothers, Emery, Frank, Johnny, Lincoln and LG SMITH and grandson Michael James TEHEE and husbands Leo SMITH and Elmer GORDON.

Funeral services for Otto Wayne MORTON, 77, of Collinsville, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Collinsville with Rev. Roger Brumley officiating. Burial was in Old Bokoshe Cemetery in Bokoshe, under the direction of Collinsville Funeral Home. Mr. MORTON was born Feb. 15, 1928, in Bokoshe, to Forest Moody MORTON and Nora Tennesee (BROWN) MORTON. He died Saturday, July 16, 2005, in Collinsville. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara; one brother and sister-in-law, G. H. and Leta Faye; one sister, Ida Ann; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, wife, Bettye DIXON (SPENCER) MORTON; two brothers, Charlie MORTON and Aubrey CARIKER; and five sisters, Iva RUSSELL, Flora MEADOWS, Buena McDOUGAL, Elaine MILLER and Lillian KREMERS.

Graveside services for Homer NORVELL, Jr., 61, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Clark's Chapel Cemetery in Greenwood under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. Norvell, Jr. died Saturday, July 16, 2005, in Greenwood. Survivors include his wife, Marie NORVELL of the home; two daughters, Elizabeth and Rebecca; two sisters, Loretta and Luella; two brothers, Donald and Lewis.

Funeral services for Velma Ruth ADAIR, 95, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Mike Tayler officiating. Burial is in McCoy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ADAIR was born June 28, 1910, in Knoxville, Tenn., to Elmer Scott WARWICK and Ida Belle (HART) WARWICK. She died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Cass B. LEONARD and W. Corrigan ADAIR. They both preceded her in death, Leonard in 1933 and Adair in 1944. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret and Mary; one son and daughter-in-law, John W. and Myrna; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren;

Funeral services for Tami Rayann CLICK, 38, of Spiro, were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro with Rev. Lin Jones officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 28, 1967, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jim CLICK and Pat MILES. She died Monday, July 18, 2005, in Spiro. Survivors include one daughter, Ashley; one son, B.J.; two sisters, Amanda and Sherie; three brothers, Bill, Jim and Kelly; parents, Pat and Dave AINSWORTH, Jim and Jan CLICK; grandmother, Pauline CLICK; one nephew, several aunts, uncles and cousins; and companion, Rick. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Woodrow and Belva MILES, paternal grandparents, Dave and Ona AINSWORTH and E.V. CLICK and nephew, Brandon CLICK.

Memorial services for Aaron C. MORTON, 83, of Bakersfield, Calif., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2005, at the Westside Church of Christ in Bakersfield under the direction of Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary of Bakersfield. Mr. MORTON, Sr. was born April 20, 1922, in Gore. He died Thursday, July 7, 2005, in Bakersfield. Survivors include two daughters and son-in-laws, Doris and Art, and Donnna and Mark; one son and daughter-in-law, Aaron Jr. and Sherri Lynn; one daughter-in-law, and husband, Sandy and Lee; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geneva and Lois; and brothers, Leland, Don, James and Dan. He was preceded in death by wife, June MORTON, son, Frank Robert MORTON, parents, Frank MORTON, Iva Marie, brothers, Fonston, Paul Jospeh, Reuben and Ralph.

Funeral services for Nancy Evelyn MOSS, 81, of Shady Point, were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Steve Hughes and Sister Dunn officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral home of Poteau. Mrs. MOSS was born July 3, 1924, in Bald Knob, Ark., to Edgar Ray and Rosa Bell (LACY) ARMSTEADT. She died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, in Shady Point. Survivors include three daughters, Louise, Marlene and Nancy; eight sons, Raymond, Floyd, Jerry, Paul, Johnnie, John, Kenny, and James; 38 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita; two brothers, Henry and James; and numerous other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Elmer MOSS, three grandchildren, Nancy Marie PATTERSON, James Elmer MOSS and Kenneth Lee MOSS.

Funeral services for Freddie Dean OATES, Sr., 62, of Tulsa, were held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Sperry United Pentecostal Church with Revs. Freddie Oates, Jr. and Don Queen officiating. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery in Sperry, under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Sperry. Mr. Oates, Sr. was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Tulsa, to Samuel and Minnie (QUEEN) OATES. He died Monday, July 18, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Kay OATES of the home; mother-in-law, Mozelle KELLEY; two sons and daughters-in-laws, Chris and Crystal, and Rev. FreddieDean, Jr. and Melissa; one daughter, Cheryl and Brian; two sisters and brothers-in-laws, Diana and Bob, and Frances and Eugene; two brothers, Bill, and Frank and his wife Barbara; one grandson; 5 granddaughters; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Tommy KIRK, sister, Barbara Ellen OATES, two brothers, Ronnie CAUDLE and Kinnard Lee "Bo" OATES.

Funeral services for Stella Faye "Jackie" POWELL, 87, of Tahlequah, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Freddie Howard officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. POWELL was born April 19, 1918, in Cedarville, Ark., to Grover Cleveland PAYNE and Leota (MYERS) PAYNE. She died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, in Tahlequah. She married Jack Elvert POWELL Dec. 23, 1939, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death March 8, 1999, in Tulsa. Survivors include fours daughters, Wanda Lou, Linda Faye, Sharon Gail and Jeanie; one son, Jack Elvert, Jr..; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Elsie, Amy and Maydell; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, two sisters, Thelma Jean PAYNE and Leota MOSES and three brothers, Jimmy Deryl PAYNE, Hughie PAYNE and Grover Cleveland PAYNE.

Funeral services for Flora ROBERTSON, 95, of Marble City, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw with Revs. LeRoy Reid and Dennis McClure officiating. Burial will be in Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROBERTSON was born Oct. 10, 1909, in Barbourville, Ky., to Green Berry MAYS and Nurce Belle (LOGAN) MAYS. She died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, in Vian. She married Felix Marion ROBERTSON, March 1932, in Marble City. He preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1968. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Jean, and Don and Diane; one sister and brother-in-law, Jewell and George Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix, five brothers and one sister.

Funeral services for Vernon L. ROSS, 86, of Muldrow, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow with Revs. Carl Fuggett and Tommy Treat officiating. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Ross was born Feb. 28, 1919, in Maple Community, to Joseph ROSS and Martha (CREEKMORE) ROSS. He died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Margaret M. TREAT March 21, 1939, in Muldrow. She preceded him in death Aug. 5, 2002 in Roland. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Glenda M. and Jack; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dovie.

Funeral services for Katherine Susan JOHNSON SHAFFER, 46, of Ozark, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Ozark, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs. SHAFFER died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, in Ozark. Survivors include her husband, David Ralph SHAFFER; two daughters, DeEsta and Katie; one son, Eric; mother and step-father, Darla and Hubert YOUNG; step-mother, Shirley JOHNSON; mother and father-in-law, Gus and De SHAFFER; one sister, Karin and husband Steve; one brother, Kenneth and wife Karen; two stepbrothers, Allen and wife Stephanie, and Steve and wife Terri; brothers and sisters-in-law, Newt and Brenda, Don Ed and Mary Lou, Jack and Jennifer. A several neices and nephews.

Funeral services for Jack Wilson SPEIR, 74, of Bryant, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Bryant. Burial is in Outlaw Cemetery in Sumpter, Ark., under the direction of Frazer's Funeral home of Warren, Ark. Mr. SPEIR was born April 15, 1931, in Roland, to James Luther SPEIR, Sr. and Ollie Elsie (BLAYLOCK) SPEIR. He died Wednesday, July 20, 2005, in Little Rock, Ark. He married Roxie OUTLAW SPEIR Sept. 5, 1981, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife Roxie; four sons, Jack Wilson Jr., Billy, Dwight and Brian; three daughters, April, Helen Caroline and Rebecca; one brother, Jerry; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, James Luther SPEIR Jr. and three sisters Jewel PATTERSON, Mavis BLAYLOCK and Pearline SPEIR.

Graveside services for Marlene Yvonne WOOD DAVIS, 69, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Box Cemetery north of Vian with Rev. Robert Buttery officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DAVIS was born Sept. 16, 1935, in Lubbock, Texas, to Marvin WOOD and Ella WOOD. She died Monday, July 25, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Nita; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Tommy and Dorothy; one sister-in-law, Billie; one niece; one nephew; and several other nieces, nephews and realtives. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jay WOOD.

Funeral services for Wilma PHILPOT FLOYD, 55, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral home in Sallisaw with Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Floyd was born Dec. 25, 1949, in Blunt, to Arnold Lee "Toby" PHILPOT and Millie Mae MERRILL. She died Thursday, July 21, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one brother, Fred and wife Rosie; two brothers-in-law, Danny and Jeff; three nephews; one great-nephew; two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ben FLOYD, Jr. and sister, Joyce Ann PHILPOT.

Funeral services for Bernard "Johnnie" JOHNSON, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the St. John's Episcopal Church in Fort Smith, with Rev. William B. Wright officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral home of Fort Smith. Mr. JOHNSON was born April 5, 1929, in Blanchardville, Wis., to Hans and Goldie JOHNSON. He died Monday, July 25, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Atha; one son, Bernard Alvin; one daughter, Deborah and son-in-law Dale; one grandson; four sisters, Vernalee, Mayona, Nancy, and Connie; one brother, Richard; two sister-in-law, Elizabeth and Sarah and two brother-in-law, Douglas and Dennis. He was preceded in death by one brother, Malcolm JOHNSON of Argyle.

Cremains for Barbara Jean WHITE-KIRCHER, 72, of Las Vegas, will be buried at a later date under the direction of Bunkers Mortuary of Las Vegas. Mrs. KIRCHER was born March 11, 1933, in Alliance, Ohio. She died July 12, 2005, in Las Vegas. Survivors include three sisters, Rose, Arna and Catherine; one brother, Charles; and one niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis KIRCHER.

Graveside services for Joe Butler PATTON, 94, of Chelsea, were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Muldrow Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Chelsea Funeral Home and Crematory. Mr. PATTON was born May 30, 1911, in Muldrow, to Gideon and Nora (BLACKARD) PATTON. He died Thursday, July 21, 2005, in Claremore. He married Minnie Mae GREEN in January of 1936. Survivors include one son, Dick and wife Barbara; one daughter, Susan; four grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Minnie, and great-granddaughter, Erica DITTMAN.

Funeral services for Talitha RISLEY HART THORNTON, 85, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Alex Warren and James Rice officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. THORNTON was born Aug. 15, 1919, in Chosha Bottoms near Haskell, to Charlie and Arizona (COPELAND) RISLEY. She died Friday, July 22, 2005, in Muskogee. Survivors include her children, Velma, J. C. and Wanda, Douglas and Jean, and Darlene and Dale, Carroll (Rabbit) and Lois, Patsy and John; one sister, Callie; 22 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, five sisters and a daughter, Lela Kathryn HART.

Cremation with burial at Dwight Mission Cemetery for Patricia Ann WADE, 63, of Sallisaw will be held at a later date under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WADE was born Aug. 8, 1941, in Lewiston, Maine, to John WADE and Jeanne LAUZE. She died Friday, July 22, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Chuck and Georgia, and John and Cathy; two nephews; four great-nieces; three great-nephews; one aunt, Eileen; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by one sister.

Tim BANNING, 73, of Muldrow, was born Oct. 21, 1931, in Oklahoma City, to Timothy Orville BANNING, Sr. and Gayle HIMSTEDT. He died July 24, 2005, in Muskogee. Survivors include two daughters, Susan and husband Frank, and Elizabeth; one son, Brent; three sisters, Barbara, Jackie and Audrey; and several grandchildren.

Graveside services for Sylvia M. LASITER, 69, of Tahlequah, were held at 9:00 a.m. Friday at the Marble City Cemetery with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Lasiter was born Dec. 6, 1935, in Marble City, to Silven RAPE and Marie (LOCKHART) RAPE. She died Wednesday, July 27, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Kellie and Sunny; one son, Wes; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mary Ann; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by one brother, Watie "Sonny" RAPE, her parents and an infant granddaughter.

Private family graveside services for John POWELL, 61, of Vian, were held Thursday at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Connie Gibson officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Powell was born Aug. 25, 1943, in Muldrow, to Leonard Allen POWELL and Ruth (COKER) POWELL. He died Thursday, July 21, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include six sisters and brothers-in-law, Lily and Jack, and Patsy Ruth and Marion, Toinette and Bob, Margie Sue and Gary, and Faye and Bill and Floy and Paul; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Bob and Dee, and Gene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Vivian GAMBELL, one brother, R.C. POWELL and his parents.