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Funeral services for Charles E. FARMER, 89, of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Randy Farmer, Kim Kemp and Rick Hicks officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FARMER was born May 3, 1917, in Muldrow, to Fred Galveston FARMER and Ella (WILSON) FARMER. He died Tuesday, June 27, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Ethylee HARVELL, May 10, 1946, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Ethylee FARMER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Clovis and Steve; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Patty, and Tommy and Kim; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Glenn EVERETT, III, 29, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EVERETT was born Jan. 31, 1977, in Sallisaw, to Glenn Jay Alvin EVERETT, Jr. and Janet Gail (RIDER) EVERETT. He died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Jenniefer KIRK, Jan. 3, 1997, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer EVERETT of the home; one daughter, Leslie; two sons, Glenn "Bubba" and Derrick; one sister, Amber; three brothers, Addison, Christopher and Alan; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Hilda Aaron ROGERS, 72, of Wichita, Kan., were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Resthaven Mortuary Chapel in Wichita, under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Wichita. Mrs. ROGERS died Wednesday, June 28, 2006. Survivors include her husband, Vernon "Pete" ROGERS of Sallisaw; son, Jerry and wife Cindy; daughter, Linda and husband Frank; brother, Wayne; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Harry George SCOUFOS, Jr., 87, of Okemah, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church in Okemah with Rev. Wade Harelson officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Okemah, under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Home of Okemah. Mr. SCOUFOS was born Nov. 29, 1918, in Oklahoma City, to Harry George SCOUFOS and Iva Mae (ELLEXSON) SCOUFOS. He died Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife Shirley Ann SCOUFOS of the home; two sons, Harry G. and wife Valda, and Doug and wife Christine; one step-son, Kevin; one brother, Raymond John and wife Billie; one sister, Mina Pauline and husband John; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Josh BARNES, 23, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Vian Baptist Church with Rev. Shannon Barnes officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BARNES was born Aug. 10, 1982, in Muskogee, to Elmer BARNES and Mary Evonne (FRAZIER) BARNES. He died Saturday, July 1, 2006, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his parents, Elmer and Evonne BARNES ; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kari and Cody, and Tresha and Jeff; one brother and sister-in-law, Brett William and Fallon; maternal grandmother, Mary Lou FRAZIER; paternal grandmother, Delphia HENSLEY; five nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his Papa Guy Dean FRAZIER.

Funeral services for James E. "Jimmy" BAUDE, 47, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Vian Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BAUDE was born Feb. 17, 1959, in Muskogee, to James Troy "Sonny" BAUDE and Margaret (DAILY) BAUDE. He died Friday, June 30, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Christine WATERS, June 1, 2002, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Christine BAUDE of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Khristy and Jeff; three step-daughters, Sheree, Sarah and Sylvia; three grandchildren; mother, Margaret BAUDE; one sister and brother-in-law, Tina and Tom; one brother, Michael; mother-in-law, Wanda SATTERFIELD; father-in-law, Leroy WATERS; and several other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services for Vernon CALLOWAY, 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. CALLOWAY was born July 10, 1924, in Gans, to Ed Lee CALLOWAY and Sophia (WRIGHT) CALLOWAY. He died Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Gail, Paula, Nyla and Fonda; five sons, Bobby, Mancle, Larry, Louis and David; 21 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Elwayne.

Funeral services for Hattie B. HILLARD, 92, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Round Mountain Community Church in Gore with Dr. Phillip G. Hilliard officiating. Burial is in Round Mountain Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral of Sallisaw. Mrs. HILLARD was born Sept. 27, 1913, in Russellville, Ark., to John CROUCH and Bertha (FINLEY) CROUCH. She died Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Van Buren. Survivors include her husband, Ted of the home; four daughters, LouAnn and husband Allen, Kathy and husband Rob, Sally, Cheryl; two sons, Marvin, Eddie and wife Julie; four sisters, Dessie, Gertrude, Georgie, Nina; two brothers, Leon and Vance; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Aaron and Robert CROUCH, one sister, Ella Mae WELLMAN, one granddaughter, Sheryl Kay WEATHERFORD, two grandsons, Randy and Kerry WEATHERFORD.

Graveside services for Albert Leon LEE, 67, of Oklahoma City, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Demuth Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. Mr. LEE was born June 29, 1939, in Bunch, to William and Lucille LEE. He died Friday, June 30, 2006, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include brother, William "Dub" and wife Renee; sisters, Christine, Gladys, Bernice, Eva, Bonnie and husband Cecil; sister-in-law, Patsy; son, Danny and wife Liliana; daughters, Soncia, Sherry, Leslie, Deborah and Melea; 11 grandchildren; and numerous relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lucille; sister, Hiawatha CLOUD; and brothers Donnell and JC LEE.

Graveside services for Dave M. ROBISON, 77, of Roland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Liberty Cemetery in Roland with Rev. Al Ruckman officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROBISON was born May 24, 1929, in Short, to Dave Thomas ROBISON and Mandy Marie LINK. He died Saturday, July 1, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Mary; and four brothers, Cleo and wife Patricia, Ed and wife Georgia, Paul and wife Mary, and Monday. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Bonnie ODER.

Funeral services for Martha BEUTELSCHIES, 83, of Spiro, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mallory Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Revs. Bob McDonald and Buel Lewallen officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. BEUTELSCHIES was born April 8, 1923, in Spiro, to James Robert NELSON and Pinkie (FISHER) NELSON. She died Sunday, July 2, 2006, in Spiro. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and husband Tommy, and Lucretia and husband Ron; three sons, Rick and wife Terry, Bobby and wife Di, and James; one brother, Robert and wife Pearlie; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Pinkie NELSON, husband Harry BEUTELSCHIES and one daughter, Martha McDONALD.

Funeral services for Fred N. CARTER, 82, of Roland, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Scott Liner officiating. Burial is in Milton Cemetery, west of Bokoshe, with military honors being provided by VFW Post #4446 of Stigler, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. CARTER was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Blackfork, Ark., to Thomas R. CARTER and Laura B. (PETTIT) CARTER. He died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, in Roland. He married Elwanda ROBINSON, Sept. 5, 1953, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Elwanda CARTER of the home; two daughters, Deborah and Norma; one son, Daniel; three grandchildren; one sister, Ruby; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Ellen FAULKNER GILLAM, 79, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. GILLAM was born Nov. 13, 1926, in Paw Paw Bottoms, to Roy FAULKNER and Minnie Arizona (PRICE) FAULKNER. She died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donnie and Phyllis; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Peggy and Helen; one brother, Jack; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ruth EDWARDS DILL.

Funeral services for Melissa Dawn REED, 17, of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Gore with Bishop Gary Andrews and President Parley Hubler, Jr. officiating. Burial is in Burbank Cemetery in Burbank, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov. 28, 1988, in Bartlesville, to Dewayne Ervin REED and Cordelia Faye (HUBLER) REED. She died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. . Survivors include her parents; one sister, Kira Fay; one brother, Brandon Lee; grandparents, Jack and Bonnie Sue REED and Parley, Sr. and Nettie HUBLER; great-grandmother, Lillian BLACK; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one uncle, Mark REED.

Funeral services for Mary Jane ALDRIDGE, 66, of Greenwood, Ark., are being held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Burial is in Washburn Cemetery in Washburn, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mrs. ALDRIDGE died Saturday, July 8, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Geney; six sons, Carl, Daniel, Chris, Danny, Ronnie and Russell; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for John E. BLACKBIRD, 42, of Marble City, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Cheater and Johnny Flute officiating. Burial is in McCoy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BLACKBIRD was born Nov. 28, 1963, in Vian, to Coming BLACKBIRD and Ruth (LOCUST) BLACKBIRD. He died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include four sisters, Lucy, Josie, Irene and Suzanna; six brothers, Georgie, Jim, John, Adam, James and Eli; and his parents. He was preceded in death by by his grandparents, one brother, Robert LOCUST and one niece, Peggy SEQUICHIE.

Funeral services for Velma Lois COLE, 96, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COLE was born Jan. 3, 1910, in Polk County, Ark., to Thomas Aaron JOPLIN and Millie Jane (LEMMINGS) JOPLIN. She died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two step-daughters, Jeweldine and Dorothy; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William E. KEITH and Clavy Clyde COLE.

Graveside services for Jimmy Dale KEITH, 55, of Hackett, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with Rev. Bobby Mason officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Keith was born Feb. 23, 1951, in Oklahoma City, to James William KEITH and Velma Joann (ROSE) KEITH. He died Saturday, July 8, 2006, in Hackett. Survivors include three daughters, Angela, Jennifer and Racheal; father, James KEITH; one sister, Jackie; two brothers, Mike and Ronnie; five grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Mary Louise WOFFORD, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with John Hagenbuch officiating. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery, north of Midland, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. Wofford was born Feb. 28, 1935, in Fort Smith. She died Thursday, July 6, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two brothers, Charles and Ben; one son, Louis and wife Pamela; three daughters, Mary Ruth, Patricia Ann and husband Leroy, and Dorothy and husband Stewart; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Soleita Mae POUND HOLCOMB, 89, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. HOLCOMB was born April 12, 1917, in Fort Smith, to Albert MONROE and Mellie Burley (COTTRELL) POUND. She died Monday, July 10, 2006, in Fort Smith. She married Hollis William HOLCOMB, June 16, 1934. He preceded her in death in 1970. Survivors include eight children, four girls and four boys. She was also preceded in death by one son, Thomas Roland HOLCOMB, siblings, Mildred POUND, William REEVES, Daisy Belle LUDINGTON, Vera DELL, Juanita Bernice HOLDEN-WILSON, Gerthina Inez ROGERS, Etta Elizabeth "Ettabeth" SUTTON and George MONROE.

Funeral services for Dora Irene HOUSER, 88, of Golden, Colo., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw with Rev. Jason Helmbacker officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Mo. Mrs. HOUSER was born March 7, 1918, in Howe, to William Thomas and Elsie Evalyn Ham McINTURF. She died Monday, July 10, 2006, in Lafayette, Colo. She married John Vernon HOUSER, Nov. 18, 1942, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, May 25, 1997. Survivors include one daugter, Mary Kay and her husband, Gary; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Dale Ray HOUSE, two brothers, Charles and Coy McINTURF and sister, Dorthea McINTURF DILDAY.

Graveside services for Sue McGOWEN, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Akins Cemtery Gazebo in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McGOWEN was born June 13, 1929, in Sallisaw, to Walter Gray CAMPBELL and Myrtle (McCULLOUGH) CAMPBELL. She died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Jim; one son and daughter-in-law, Claude and Mary; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Harold and Ed CAMBELL and one nephew, Wayne CAMBELL.

Graveside services for John Marvin ATTEBERY, 92, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ATTEBERY was born Jan. 19, 1914, in Shawnee, to John Wesley and Anna Ellen (CLATON) ATTEBERY. He died Wednesday, July 12, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lucille SLOAN, July 24, 1936. She preceded him in death in Jan. of 2004. Survivors include one niece, Relleen and husband Kamran and family; sister-in-law, Ruby; two nephews-in-law, Seymour and family and Stafford and wife Lynette and family; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Eula V. BROCK, 88, of McAlester, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BROCK was born Sept. 28, 1917, in Brushy Community, to Robert ASBILL and Parlee (ELLISON) ASBILL. She died Thursday, July 13, 2006, in McAlester. She married Britt Allen BROCK, Feb. 10, 1934, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death, April 12, 2003, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Elke; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Jessie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and son Jimmy, five sisters, Grace, Nannie, Belle, Willie and Maudie and brothers, Grady, Dallas, Melvin and Miles.

Funeral services for Claude A. DORSE, 43, of Colcord, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Oakland Cemetery Pavilion in Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. DORSE was born July 11, 1963, in Tulsa. He died Friday, July 14, 2006, in Colcord. Survivors include his mother, Judy CHARLES; brother, Rex; sister, Kelly Rene; grandmother, Mausolean DORSE; aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Ather DORSE.

Funeral services for G.B. EAGLE, 42, of Nicut, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Belfonte Baptist Church, north of Muldrow. Burial is in Belfonte Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EAGLE was born Feb. 17, 1964, in Talihina, to Richard EAGLE, Sr. and Lydia BYRD EAGLE. He died Monday, July 17, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include his mother, Lydia EAGLE; three sisters, Brenda, Barbara and Linda; five brothers and two sisters-in-law, Richard, Jimmy and Tracy, Mike and Marsha, Joe and Leroy; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Wilkie EAGLE.

Funeral services for Glenn "Bert" ELBON, 65, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum Baptist Church in Blackgum with Revs. Randy Proctor and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ELBON was born Jan. 24, 1941, in Sago, W.Va., to Frank Burton ELBON and Norma Jean (SHIPMAN) ELBON. He died Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Vian. He married Marie BIRDTAIL, July 3, 1962, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Marie ELBON of the home; one daughter, Bertha; one son, Richard; step-mother, Joanne ELBON; five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Pauline and Jack, Carol and Robert, Patricia and Jack, and Nancy, and Pamela; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, James and Emily, Bennie and Roxanne, and Ronnie and Joan, and Ray; four grandchildren; two aunts, Jean and her husband, Eddie, and Margie; one uncle, Glen; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Butler Brooks GIST, 59, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Rev. Harold Gibson officiating. Burial was in Short Mountain Cemetery, east of Cowlington, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. GIST was born Dec. 18, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to John GIST and Lela (WKNN) GIST. He died Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Jeff and Chris; one daughter, Cherrie; two sisters, Alice and Della; three brothers, J.D., Frank and Bob; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ann VINSANT and Mattie MILLAY.

Funeral services for Christine HODGES, 60, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Carl Williams officiating. Burial was in Upper Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HODGES was born Nov. 2, 1945, in Muldrow, to William WANN and Ada (DAVIS) WANN. She died Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include five daughters, Belinda Kay, Vicki Sue, Sherry Ann, Sandy and Angela; two sons, James Lee and Danny Joe; three sisters, Dorothy, Myrtle and Florence; one brother, Leonard; and one aunt, Ellen . She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Addie ROBISON and four brothers, Jessie Lee WANN, William "Bud" WANN, Thomas CRAINE and Alfred CRAINE.

Funeral services for Bernice Clara JACKSON, 77, of Modesto, Calif., are being held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto. Burial is in Acacia Memorial Park in Modesto, under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel of Modesto. Mrs. JACKSON was born Jan. 18, 1929, in Berryville, Ark. She died Friday, July 14, 2006, in Hughson, Calif. Survivors include two children, Frank and Shirley; three brothers, Ronnie, Bill and Bob; two sisters, Nadine and Connie; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers.

Funeral services for Francis Jewel JACKSON, 79, of Modesto, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel in Modesto. Burial is in Acacia Memorial Park in Modesto, under the direction of Salas Brothers Funeral Chapel of Modesto. Mr. JACKSON was born March 14, 1927, in Sallisaw. He died Friday, July 14, 2006, in Hughson, Calif. Survivors include two children, Frank and Shirley; four brothers, Donald, Edward, Keith and Bill; and three sisters, Juanita and Thelma, and Betty and her husband Walt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice JACKSON, three brothers and one sister.

Memorial services for J.T. KNIGHT, 77, of Sallisaw, were held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KNIGHT was born April 11, 1929, in Seminole, to Jess A. KNIGHT and Dean (WALLACE) TRAVIS. He died Thursday, July 18, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Sue, Debbie, Celesta, and Michelle; one son, Jesse; one sister, Catherine; one brother, Travis; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Leona and one brother, John L. "Blackie" KNIGHT.

Graveside services for Majorie Harrell MATHIS, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MATHIS was born Sept. 11, 1923, in Texas, to J.J. HARRELL and Bessie HAIL. She died Thursday, July 13, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include her husband, J.D. of the home; one daughter, Ann; two sons, Charles and wife Chris, Kenneth and wife Dorothy; one sister, Jessie; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister, Mae CHAPPEL.

Graveside services for Larry A. POWELL, 46, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. POWELL was born Jan. 23, 1960, in Sallisaw, to John E. Powell and Shirley (Woody) Jenkins. He died Sunday, July 16, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Shane Allen; mother and step-father, Shriley and Rudy L. JENKINS; one sister, Pamela; three brothers, Johnny Ray, Rudy, Jr. and Robert; maternal grandmother, Dewie WOODY; paternal grandmother, Maudie POWELL; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Glenda GREEN and Rhonda POWELL.

Funeral services for Audrey M. RITTER, 82, of Blackgum Community, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Blackgum Baptist Church in Blackgum Community with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RITTER was born May 21, 1924, in Blackgum Community, to Efton COLLINS and Verda (HAWKINS) COLLINS. She died Sunday, July 16, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Lovely RITTER, June 29, 1942, in Vian. He preceded her in death, April 28, 2003, in Blackgum Community. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Dewayne and Virginia, Phyllis and Anthony, and Tricia and Ty; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Dee Ann, and Jerry and Penny; nine granddaughters; four grandsons; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nellie and Hobert, and Wanda and Pliney; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ervin and Jane, Morris and Patsy, and Dwight and Mary Ann; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one brother, Voyd COLLINS.

Funeral services for William Braxton SPORT, 81, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Turner Funeral Chapel in Crenshaw, Ala. Burial was in Live Oak Cemetery in Crenshaw, Ala., under the direction of Turner Funeral Home of Patsburg, Ala. Mr. SPORT died Saturday, July 15, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Randolph and Billy Joe; three step-sons, Curtis, Tony and Jimmy; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for LaVerne M. WOOD, 80, of Roland, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Roland with Revs. Bill Henry and Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WOOD was born May 20, 1926, in St. George, Kan., to Ben Felix ASHTON and Alberta Pearl (BENNETT) ASHTON. She died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Eugene WOOD, Aug. 10, 1947, in Manhattan. Survivors include her husband, Eugene WOOD of the home; two daughters, Marlene and Jeanette; one son, Monte; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bill Ray Dale COWETT, 71, of Porum, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Porum Assembly of God Church with Rev. Don Riley officiating. Burial is in Cramp Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home of Checotah. Mr. COWETT was born Feb. 27, 1935, in Gore, to Gayther Franklin and Mary Ethel (MATHIS) COWETT. He died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in Muskogee. He married Nancy GIRTY, June 19, 1970, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Nancy COWETT of the home; five sons and their wives, Randy and Denise, Ron and Pat, Rodney and Paula, Dale and Laura, Billy, and Gayther; four daughters and their husbands, Teresa and Keith, Maggie, Wayne, Rebecca and John, Sarah, and Darin; one brother, G.F. ; seven sisters, Arleta and Dorothy, Rose, Lorene, Carolyn, Velma, and Ruby; 24 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Raymond P. COWETT, two brothers, Jerry and Alvis COWETT and four sisters, Mary RHINE, Winnie MORRIS, Wanda and Minnie COWETT.

Funeral services for Daniel B. FRIZZELL, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Sehorn Cemetery, near Waldron, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. FRIZZELL died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Iva Dale FRIZZELL of the home; one brother Reno and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Oleta L. GOFF, 79, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Revs. Kenton Rowe and Herbert Lee officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. GOFF was born Sept. 5, 1926, in Eufaula, to Mose Aaron FOLLOWILL and Elsie Jane (KUNKEL) FOLLOWILL. She died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Austin Helard GOFF, Jan. 17, 1941, in Durant. He preceded her in death, May 28, 1988, in Fort Smith. Survivors include five daughters, Doris, June, Barbara, Sherri, and Lavada; one son, Delbert Ray; 23 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Leon FOLLOWILL of Oklahoma City; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two children, Austin Eugene GOFF and Carolyn Sue GOFF and one sister and three brothers.

Graveside services for John McMAHON, 81, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the White Cemetery in Gore with Rev. Garner Garrison officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McMAHON was born April 23, 1925, in Ashdown, Ark., to John Kurton McMAHON and Dovie Jane (LEWIS) McMAHON. He died Thursday, July 20, 2006, in Gore. He married Eula Jean HALL, June 14, 1942, in Florence, Ariz. Survivors include his wife, Eula Jean McMAHON of the home; one daughter, Deanna Jean; one son, Johnny Wayne; one brother and sister-in-law, Vernon J. and Mary; one sister-in-law, Helen; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Trudy PRUITT, 101, of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Pruitt was born March 12, 1905, in Sequoyah County, to Archie Lee FAULK and Minnie (HOPPER) FAULK. She died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Vian. She married Floyd J. PRUITT, Dec. 23, 1919, in Blackgum Community. He preceded her in death, March 1, 1983 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Howard; one daughter-in-law, Nina; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Arlene COUCH, three sons, Dan, Leroy and Jack PRUITT, four grandchildren, three brothers, Robert, Otto and J. Tom FAULK and one sister, Etta HARPER.

Funeral services for Darrel RANDOLPH, 79, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Tommy Hawkins and Mike Tubbs officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RANDOLPH was born April 21, 1927, in Sallisaw, to James Henry RANDOLPH and Beathous (GREENFIELD) RANDOLPH. He died Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Leisa and Lynn; one son, Rick; two sisters, Nora Belle and Patricia; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma ROSS RANDOLPH and one son at birth, Darrell, Jr.

Funeral services for Joshua Cody ATTEE, 16, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the New Life Pentecostal Church of God in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. ATTEE died Friday, July 21, 2006, in Oark, Ark. Survivors include his mother, Melinda ATTEE; step-father, Mike WARD and father and step-mother, Tom and Teresa ATTEE; Maternal grandmother, Carol BIGGERSTAFF; maternal grandfather, Sammy BIGGERSTAFF; paternal grandmother, Ann and KAMEL and paternal grandfather, Al ATTEE; one sister, Tommie; two step-sisters, Mary and Christy; one brother, Christopher; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services for James William KEITH, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Bobby Mason officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Keith was born May 2, 1923, in Muldrow, to William Harvey KEITH and Audrey Edna (LEE) KEITH. He died Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Roland. He married Joann V. ROSE, Feb. 9, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death in 1954 in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie; two sons, Michael and Ronnie; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Alice. He was also preceded in death by one son, Jimmy KEITH, two sisters, Emma STILGER and Susie Lee KEITH and one brother, Otis KEITH.

Graveside services for Alta Mae MILLIGAN, 83, of Warner, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls with Rev. Johnny Watkins officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. MILLIGAN was born Aug. 14, 1922, in Hulbert, to Bill BRYAN and Annie (SMALLEY) BRYAN. She died Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include her children, Harlin and Anna, Judy, Katherine, Harlis and Ronna, Janie and Tim, Pat, Joyce and Jerry, and Cathy and Mark; special great-grandson, Kyle; sister Elizabeth; brother, J.C.; sister-in-law, Edna; brother-in-law, Cecil; 15 grandchildren; two step-grandsons; 23 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom MILLIGAN, four brothers, Lester BRYAN, Clayton BRYAN, Dan BRYAN, Herman BRYAN, one sister, Eva MILLSPAUGH, granddaughter, Jolene HUNT and a great-granddaughter, Brandy BUTTERY.

Memorial services for Laverna Mae MYERS, 67, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Carl Reeves officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MYERS was born June 1, 1939, in Wagoner, to John William BOSWELL and Iva Nola (LUCKENBAUGH) BOSWELL. She died Friday, July 21, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Russell of the home; one daughter, Donna Kay and husband John; one step-daughter, Charlotte and Pat; one son, John Bradley and wife Linda; one sister, Lola Faye; four grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Carl, Kenneth and Leonard BOSWELL and one sister, Lucille NEELY.

Graveside services for Hayle Jo NEWMAN (this is wrong should read Kayle Kendall NEWMAN), an infant, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Sans Bois Cemetery with Rev. Leonard Karch officiating, under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born July 20, 2006, in Tulsa, to Andrea BAGLEY and Joseph NEWMAN. She died Friday, July 21, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include her parents; one brother, Mason Wayne; paternal grandparents, Steve and Tammy NEWMAN, and Kathy and Daniel ISENHOUR ; maternal grandparents, Robin and Wynona MONTGOMERY and Jonathan Patrick BAGLEY; paternal-great-grandparents, Archie and Judy NEWMAN, and Jeanie BELL; maternal great-grandparents, Carolyn KUPSIK and Hubert BAGLEY II; maternal great-great-grandparents, Doris Marie BAGLEY, Bill and Lola LOVERN and Reed and Jane MONTGOMERY; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Hayle Jo NEWMAN.

Graveside services for Jackie Janice NEWMAN , 60, of Webbers Falls, were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Elm Grove Cemetery in Stillwater with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. NEWMAN was born Jan. 18, 1946, in Ducane, Mo., to Jack Louis HUGHES and Mae (EVANS) HUGHES. She died Friday, July 21, 2006, in Gore. Survivors include her children, Sandy and her husband, Paul, Angela Diana, Diana Kay; her mother, Mae HUGHES; one brother, Donald and his wife Nadine; one sister, Sharon; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers, one sister and one grandson.

Graveside services for Hayle Jo NEWMAN, an infant, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Sans Bois Cemetery with Rev. Leonard Karch officiating, under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born July 20, 2006, in Tulsa, to Andrea BAGLEY and Joseph NEWMAN. She died Friday, July 21, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include her parents; one sister, Kayle Kendall; one brother, Mason Wayne; paternal grandparents, Steve and Tammy NEWMAN and Kathy and Daniel ISENHOUR; maternal grandparents, Robin and Wynona MONTGOMERY and Jonathan Patrick BAGLEY; paternal-great-grandparents, Archie and Judy NEWMAN, and Jeanie BELL; maternal great-grandparents, Carolyn KUPSIK and Hubert BAGLEY II; maternal great-great-grandparents, Doris Marie BAGLEY, Bill and Lola LOVERN and Reed and Jane MONTGOMERY; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services for Gregory Allen OWENS, 45, of Roland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Rev. Shawn Money officiating Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. OWENS was born April 25, 1961, in Tahlequah, to Bobby Gene OWENS and Edna Mary (HADDOCK) OWENS. He died Friday, July 21, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his parents, of Roland; one brother, Patrick Brian; 11 aunts; 10 uncles; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal-grandparents, Levi Franklin and Mildred Irene HADDOCK and his paternal grandparents, Leonard and Pearl OWENS.

Funeral services for Mary PADGETT, 95, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Leon Farley, Carl Page and Bro. Wallace Harvey officiating. Burial was in Spade Mountain Cemetery, west of Stilwell, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PADGETT was born June 3, 1911, in Strickler Community, Ark., to Jim MEANS and Winnie (SHELTON) MEANS. She died Thursday, July 20, 2006, in Sallisaw. Mrs. PADGETT was a homemaker. She married Rev. Willie PADGETT, Nov. 28, 1928, in Grady County. He preceded her in death, April 1, 1986, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Fonda; two sons, Bert and Dewey; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Sue; two brothers, James and Lawrence; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends; She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Alene PADGETT, one grandson, Ricky PADGETT, one daughter, Laverna, one great-grandson, Bryan PADGETT and one son-in-law, Bill SPEIR.

Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne REECE, 61, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Reece-Davis Cemetery, south of Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. REECE was born Aug. 7, 1944, in Webbers Falls, to Riley L. and Nettie Mae (MARTIN) REECE. He died Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include his children, Donna, Kimberly, Timothy, Kenneth Lee, Kevin Eugene and Synthia; brothers, Ray Lee and his wife Linda, Richard Leon, Donald Wirgil and his wife Emma ,and ten grandchildren.

Funeral services for Kenneth Wayne ROBERTS, 67, of Roland, were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Woodland Hills Pentecostal Church in Roland. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. ROBERTS died Saturday, July 22, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia of the home; one daughter, Kristie and her husband Luke; one son, Ken, Jr. and his wife Amy; two sisters, Doris and Clarice; four brothers, Melvin, Roy, Delmas and Earl; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services for Walcy Bell TEAGUE, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Old Cache Cemetery, east of Keota, with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TEAGUE was born Aug. 23, 1927, in Harrison, Ark., to Emery Orlando DARROW and Mollie May (NELSON) DARROW. She died Monday, July 24, 2006, in Roland. She married Huey Eugene TEAGUE, July 6, 1943, in Stigler. He preceded her in death, Jan. 5, 1989, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sons, Charles, Roy and Calvin; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Bobby D. USELTON, 56, of Hackett, Ark., will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. USELTON died Monday, July 24, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Roberta USELTON of Arkoma; three daughters, Robin, Janey and Tresia; three brothers, Walter, Billy Ray, Sr., and James Edward; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Milton BAIZE, 68, of Webbers Falls, were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Bro. Shane Weaver officiating. Private burial services are under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. BAIZE was born July 23, 1938, in Gainsville, Texas, to Dr. Chester BAIZE and Sarah Lehman (FRANKS) BAIZE. He died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in Webbers Falls. He married Freela Florence MOORE, Oct. 16, 1959. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Freela BAIZE of the home; sons, Chester and his wife, Sheryl, Edward and his wife Darla and Kenneth and his wife Sheila; daughter, Derena and her husband Clifton; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Sara Jane and her husband, Austin; and mother, Sarah.

Funeral services for Charles "Chuck" CHAPMAN, 50, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church-Old Sanctuary in Van Buren. Burial is in Sarah Grove Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. CHAPMAN was born July 1, 1956, in Fort Smith. He died Sunday, July 23, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl CHAPMAN; son, Stephen; and daughter, Rachel; step-father and step-mother, David and Kathryn WILLIAMS; four sisters, Deborah and husband James, and Verna , Charlene and husband Ron, and Donna; sisters-in-law, Cindy and Les, and Carolyn;16 nieces and nephews; five great-nieces; and seven great-nephews.

Memorial services for Brian Lee DISHON, 41, of Muldrow, will be held at a later date, cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. DISHON was born Sept. 23, 1964, in Ohio. He died July 21, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Misty; mother, Mary DISHON; and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Catherine J. DUFFORD, 62, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Connie J. Gibson officiating. Burial was in Paw Paw Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DUFFORD was born July 15, 1944, in Stanley, Wis., to Lloyd Henry BAKER and Gladys Marie (YARWOOD) BAKER. She died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Leonard LeRoy DUFFORD, Feb. 14, 1965, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Leonard of the home; two sisters, Dorothy, and Barbara; one brother, Kenneth A.; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Stanley D. BAKER.

Cremation for Cecil R. JOHNSON, 67, of Sallisaw, will be under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JOHNSON was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Howe, to George JOHNSON and Christina (KUMPH) JOHNSON. He died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Joyce HORNE, Oct. 15, 1966, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Joyce JOHNSON of the home; two daughters, Glynda and Kelly; one son, Ronald; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, two brothers and his parents.

Funeral services for Mary RUSH MOSELEY, 76, of Gore, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Revs. Jim Murphy and Don Chaffin officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MOSELEY was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Cushing, to Benjamin Franklin RUSH and Trixie Pearl (PIDCOCK) RUSH. She died Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in Tulsa. She married Richard H. MOSELEY, Sr., Sept. 5, 1947, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death, June 20, 1977, in Eufaula. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Keats; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Debbie; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister-in-law, Maryland; one nephew; and several other relative and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services for Anthony Joseph PIZZITOLA, III, 50, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PIZZITOLA was born Dec. 19, 1955, in Houston, to Anthony Joseph PIZZITOLA, II and Elizabeth Louise DRINKARD SHEMWELL. She died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Jude Lanette CARROLL, June 23, 1984, in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Jude PIZZITOLA of the home; one daughter, Amy Nichelle; one son, Anthony, IV; mother, Elizabeth SHEMWELL; father, Anthony PIZZITOLA, Jr.; three sisters, Julie, Terry and Toni; three brothers, Larry, Henry and Bruce; and one granddaughter.

Graveside services for Ewing C. REED, 76, of Locust Grove, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, north east of Muldrow, with Rev. Phil Tally officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. REED was born April 13, 1930, in Muldrow, to Dave REED and Gladys (HARVELL) REED. He died Thursday, July 27, 2006, in Tulsa. He married Beverly TAXLER, Sept. 3, 1964, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Beverly REED of the home; seven daughters, Wanda, Carol , Juanita, Vickie, Karen, Tammy and Laurie Jo; four sons, Joe, Rick, Ronald and Donald; 28 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

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