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Funeral services for Ricky Dee BAKER, 43, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of McCurtain, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler with Rev. Doyle Baker officiating. Burial is in Siloam Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. BAKER was born Jan. 17, 1964, in Talihina, to Elum BAKER and Ramona (BILLY) BAKER. He died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four sons, Tyson, Joshua, Tyler and Michael; mother, Ramona BAKER; six sisters, Jo Anna and friend, David GILL, and Michelle and her husband, Donnie, Stephanie and her husband, Robert, Tina and fiancé, Scotty, Cheryl and Carol and her husband, Rick; four brothers, Marlin and Terry and wife, Shelly, Aryon, Jr. and fiancé, Patty, and Jeffrey and his wife, Sherry. He was preceded in death by his father, one uncle, Marlin BILLY and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Graveside services for Breanna Alexis BOWLES, an infant, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the LeFlore Cemetery with Bro. Danny Dodson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 16, 2007, in Tulsa, to Kenton Shawn BOWLES and Mary Ann WALTERS. She died Saturday, June 23, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her parents, Shawn BOWLES and Mary Ann WALTERS of the home; paternal grandfather, J.R. BOWLES and his wife, Carrie ; paternal grandmother, Delores LOWE and her husband, Larry; maternal grandmother, Wanda WALTERS and her husband, Buddie KROFT; maternal grandfather, Dennis and India WALTERS; paternal great-grandmother, Mary BOWLES; maternal great-grandmother, Lula Mae WALTERS; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Samaria WEBBER FIELDS WEESE, 72, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Marble City Gynasium with Rev. George Byrd officiating. Burial was in Bush Cemetery in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WEESE was born Jan. 4, 1935, in Notchietown, to Richard WEBBER and Martha LOCUST. She died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Tahlequah. She married Robert Martin WEESE, March 18, 1981, in Lubbock, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Bob WEESE of the home; seven daughters, Anita, Marlene, Karen, Jeanetta, Melissa, Julie and Wyleah; two sons, Squirrel, Jr. and Ray; five sisters, Alene, Ella Mae, Pauline, Nancy and Meynema; two brothers, Charles and Andrew; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Squirrel FIELDS, Sr., one daughter, Amy FIELDS, one grandson, Byron FIELDS and three brothers, Ray, Leroy and Johnny WEBBER.

Graveside services for Leonard Earl ADAMS, Sr., 78, of Ozone, Ark., was held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Sherman Cemetery in Ozone, under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville, Ark. Mr. ADAMS was born Jan. 11, 1929, to James Henry ADAMS and Vonnie Grace HARPER. He died Thursday, June 28 2007, in Ozone. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Wilma V. STEWART ADAMS; daughters, Brenda Sue and Priscilla Ann; son, Leonard E., Jr.; sisters, Shirley May, Marjorie Grace; four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hazel L. BRYANT, 72, of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Carl Williams and L.D. Marston officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BRYANT was born April 1, 1935, in Wild Horse Mountain, to Thomas Hilliard PITTS and Bonnie (CHASTAIN) PITTSS. She died Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Roland. She married Bobby BRYANT, Oct. 31, 1952, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Bobby of the home; three daughters, Bonnetta Sue, Paula and Angela; two sons, Samuel Thomas and Billy Wayne; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores Audean; two brothers, Argus and Leroy; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, two sisters, Elsie COLE and Joyce NORTH, and three brothers, Nolan, THOMAS and Lloyd PITTS.

Funeral services for Bonnie M. CALLAHAN, 84, of Amber, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Randy Perry and Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CALLAHAN was born Sept. 12, 1922, in Muldrow, to Tom ALLEN and Eliza (DAWES) ALLEN. She died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Amber. She married Raymond Virgil CALLAHAN, Feb. 17, 1940, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Sept. 10, 2005, in Chickasha. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara and Shirley Kay; seven sons, Ben, Virgil Dean, Wesley, Billy, Charlie, John and Frank; 29 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Eliza ALLEN, her husband, one son, J.R. CALLAHAN in 1959, three sisters, Odessa EUBANKS, Caloria OWENS and Ethel DORITY, seven brothers, Horris, Bill, George, Fred, Pink, Bud and David ALLEN.

Graveside services for Elmer Joe CARTER, 58, of Talihina, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Curtis Bias officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CARTER was born Feb. 21, 1949, in Sallisaw, to Elmer James CARTER and Edith May (WATIE) CARTER. He died Saturday, June 30, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sisters, Judy and Chrystel; one brother, James; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Sandra DAVIS and Norma CARTER.

Funeral services for Joyce F. FULLBRIGHT, 80, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Spyres officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FULLBRIGHT was born Sept. 21, 1926, in Sallisaw, to Coleman F. FITZSIMMONS and Eula ALLEN. She died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Gus E. FULLBRIGHT, March 30, 1946, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Gus of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and J.R.; one daughter-in-law, Susan; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Judith; two sisters and two brothers-in-law, Emmalene and Charles, and Colene and Don; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Gus FULLBRIGHT, Jr., three sisters, Pauline FITZSIMMONS, Dorothy WOODWARD and Lois ENGLAND and one brother, Carney FITZSIMMONS.

Graveside services for James S. GORDON, 81, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery with Chaplin Joe Lee officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GORDON was born June 28, 1926, in Trenton, Tenn., to James Substantial GORDON and Nannie (REEVES) GORDON. He died Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Gloria A. BOHANON, April 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Gloria of Roland; one daughter, Kathy Diane; one grandson; one granddaughter; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Edna SITTINGDOWN HOUSE GREEN, 94, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Akins Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Monrow Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Drake Stand Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GREEN was born July 18, 1912, in Drakestand Community, to Stephen SITTINGDOWN and Lena (SMITH) SITTINGDOWN. She died Monday, July 2, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Hester GREEN, Nov. 1994, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, of Sallisaw; six daughers, Pat and her husband, C.B., Brenda and her husband, Mike, Pam, Lena, Francis, and Linda and her husband, Earl; three sons, Kenneth, Thaduse and Donald ; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by the father of her children and husband, Samuel HOUSE, Jr. two daughters, Loretta HOUSE GAMBLE and Lillie HOUSE, one great-grandson, Alexander OLSON, four sisters, Minnie STROUD, Agnes Randall, Easter BOND and Emma CORRELL, four brothers, Thad, Jim, Edgar, and infant Clinton SITTINGDOWN.

Funeral services for Kenneth HENSLEY, 70, of McCurtain, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel in Stigler with Rev. Carl Reeves officiating. Burial was in Luce Family Cemetery, near Keota, with military rites conducted by Stigler V.F.W. Post No. 4446., under the direction of King and Shearwood funeral home of Stigler. Mr. HENSLEY was born Jan. 25, 1937, in Arlington, Calif., to James and Alice (NANCE) HENSLEY. He died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in McCurtain. He married Julia CHRISTY in Poteau on Jan. 25, 1989. Survivors include his wife, Julia of the home; two daughters, MeShelle and her husband, C.V., and Sherry; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a step-son, Brian and his wife, Carrie; two brothers, Charles and Leo; step-mother, Beverly HENSLEY; two half-sisters, Kathy and Charolette; four half-brothers, David, Jim, Carmen and Virgil; an uncle, Joe; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandparents.

Cindy Jane Hanson KUTIL, 50, of Sallisaw, was born Dec. 22, 1956, in San Diego, to Duane Sterling HANSON and Jeanette LaVerne (JOHNSON) HANSON. She died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband for 28 years, Mel of the home; one daughter, Cheyene Marie; two sons, Dennis Sterling and Duane Paul; mother, Jeanette LaVerne HANSON; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Enslow MULLINS, 77, were, under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver funeral home. Mr. MULLINS was born May 11, 1930, in Logan, West Va. He died Sunday, June 30, 2007, in Stilwell. Survivors include one son, Ben MULLINS of Bunch; five grandchildren, Melissa, Beth, Krissy, Stacy and Katie; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty MULLINS, two daughters, Beverly and Nancy and one son, Darrell.

Graveside services for Kenneth David VanMETER, 46, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. VanMETER was born Feb. 28, 1961, in Menendota, Calif., to Floyd Rex VanMETER and Rosie Iona (RANDELL) VanMETER. He died Wednesday, June 27, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda and Sherri; one son, Shane; four grandchildren; companion, Katherine and her children, Katie, Leslie and Michael; mother, Rosie VanMETER; one sister, Pamela; six brothers, Roy, Fred, Richard, Carl, Gary and Rick. He was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Shirley VanMETER and one brother, Jim VanMETER.

Funeral services for Sharon OLIVE-BODY, 50, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vian High School auditorim with Pastor Mack Jackson officiating. Burial is in the Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BODY was born Nov. 4, 1956, in Chicago, Ill., to Lexington Chanie OLIVE, Jr. and Almeda (DIXON) OLIVE. She died Thursday, June 28, 2007, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband, Truman BODY of the home; one daughter, Tomeshia; two sons, Donnell and Truman, III; five sisters, Hazel, Donna, Lexann, Lee Chanie, and Carrie Ann,; four brothers, Andre', Sr., Sherman, Arthur and Jerome; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hazel Marie CARTER, 72, of Arkoma, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Allie Dougharty officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CARTER was born Nov. 17, 1934, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Loyd CARTER and Vera Elizabeth TAPLEY. She died Sunday, July 1, 2007, in Barling, Ark. She married Charles Fay CARTER, Aug. 16, 1952, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death, April 2, 2006, in Arkoma. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy and Lynn, and Teresa; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Rev. Mike and Linda, and Rick and Rene'; nine grandchildren; one sister, Verda; two brothers, Joe and Larry; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Loyd and Vera CARTER, one sister, Geneva SHELTON and two brothers, Calvin and Harold CARTER.

Funeral services for Brooks JONES, 2, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Revs. Scott Liner, Richard Crawford and Martin Potter officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Oct. 15, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Perry Michael JONES, Jr. and Beth Ann (BLAYLOCK) JONES. He died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, Perry and Beth JONES of the home; brother, Logan; sister, Lauryn; paternal grandparents, Perry Sr. and Martha JONES; maternal grandparents, Jerald and Virginia BLAYLOCK; great-grandparent, Carlene ROSS; two aunts, Pam and Ben, and Nenya; and one uncle, Todd and Sheri.

Funeral services for Pliney E. RISLEY, 82, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church with Revs. Chris Armer and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in the Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with military honors provided by VFW Post 4518 in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RISLEY was born Oct. 3, 1924, in Cookson, to Bert RISLEY and Jewel (COUCH) RISLEY. He died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, in Vian. He married Wanda COLLINS, July 2, 1949, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Wanda of the home; two daughters, Evelyn and her husband, Mike, and Janis and Carl; one son, Dean and his wife, Jackie; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Curtis and his wife, Lois, Jimmy Don and Lena Fern, and Bert, Jr.; one sister, Fray; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Delbert and Johnny RISLEY.

Funeral services for Edna Mae ROBERTS, 87, of Roland, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Booneville, Ark. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery in Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. Mrs. ROBERTS was born Nov. 15, 1919, in Center Valley, Ark., to Rev. J.A. and Willie NEWALL. She died Friday, June 29, 2007, in Broken Arrow. She married Dr. James B. ROBERTS, July 31, 1942. Survivors include one daughter, Marilyn; two grandsons; two sisters, Maxine and her husband, Thomas, and June Helen, and her husband, Bill; one nephew, Darryl; nieces, Michelle and Leslie; and sister-in-law, Dona Marie.

Funeral services for James Edward TRAMELL, 67, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Masonic Lodge in Webbers Falls with the Master Masons officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. TRAMELL was born Jan. 16, 1940, near Vian, to Earl and Edna (JOHNSON) TRAMELL. He died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in Muskogee. He married Sharlene HANSEN, Aug. 5, 1997, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Sharlene of the home; children, Bobby and Patty, Richard and Carol, Katherine; step-children, Leroy, Roger, Jerry and Donald; four brothers, George and Carolyn, and Charles and Diane, Paul, Don and June; two sisters, Mary and James, and Barbara; friends, Teresa and Keith; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ollie E. ALLEN, 101, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Ed Reese officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ALLEN was born March 25, 1906, in Muldrow, to Louis Lee RHODES and Belle (GAGE) RHODES. She died Friday, July 6, 2007, in Vian. She married William "Bill" ALLEN, Sept. 24, 1922, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, May 18, 1980, in Muldrow. Survivors include one son, Benny; one sister, Connie; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her children, and six sisters.

Funeral services for Mary Ann DAVIS, 54, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Rocky Point Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DAVIS was born Nov. 9, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., to C.C. DAVIS and Louise HONEYCUTT. She died Friday, July 6, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Ervin Lewis DAVIS, Aug. 27, 1970, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Ervin L. DAVIS of the home; one daughter, Melissa Louise; one son, Michael Dwayne; mother, Louise DEWITT; one brother, Alfred; four grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Bobby T. GOAD, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GOAD was born July 12, 1940, in Hodgen, to Mac GOAD and Myrtle (Dix) Goad. He died Friday, July 6, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Julia MILLER, July 6, 1990, in South Lake Tahoe, California. Survivors include his wife, Julia of the home; two daughters, Dena and Christina; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Scott and his wife, Maryann, and Brian; two sisters, Clara and Norma ; three brothers, Alfred, Louie and Kenneth; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert GOAD, one brother, John GOAD, three sisters, Wanda COLLINS, Gertrude HIPP and Hazel BAIRD.

Theodore Arthur HELM, 60, of Sallisaw, died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HELM was born June 13, 1947, in Shoemaker, N.M., to Scotty HELM and Elizabeth (GENTRY) HELM. Survivors include his wife, Sharon JAMES-HELM of the home; two daughters, Terri and Jessica; three grandchildren; one brother, Earl; three sisters, Margie, Rosemary and Ina; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Archie and two sisters, Vera and Jane.

Funeral services for Luther Ray "Luke" HYSLOP, 67, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls with Revs. Charley Raines and Jesse Martin officiating. Burial is in Gumsprings Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. HYSLOP was born March 4, 1940, in Waldron, Ark., to Ocie and Carrie (TAYLOR) HYSLOP. He died Monday, July 9, 2007, in Webbers Falls. He married Virginia Ruth SHAMBLIN, June 11, 1959, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Ruth HYSLOP of the home; children, Violet, Jeff, Randy, Don, Kathy,and Tena; brothers, Zack, Tyre, Vernon and Phillip; sisters, his twin, Louise, Sadie and Lorene; and 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Eddie, Ted, and Johnny HYSLOP and Jim HALL, two sisters, Gladys PHILLIPS and Freeda SHAMBLIN and one grandson, Matthew Don HYSLOP. Pallbearers are Dustin Frost, Kyle Locust, Jeff Tarkington, Shane Owens, Sequoyah Girty and Dustin Ewing. Honorary pallbearers are Art Carter, Nathaniel Clymer and Mike Dickson.

Graveside services for Don MULLICAN, 68, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Vian Garden of Memories with Bro. Taylor Joyce officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MULLICAN was born Oct. 10, 1938, in Vian, to Virgil Witt MULLICAN and Lois (PARISH) MULLICAN. He died Tuesday, July 3, 2007, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Faye Lynn; one sister, Doris Marie; one brother, Wayne; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce, his parents, and two brothers, Charles and Harlon.

Funeral services for Naomi PIPKINS, 85, of Pocola, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Christian Grove Free Will Baptist Church with Revs. Jim Waldrop and Gene Thomas officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. PIPKINS was born May 17, 1922, in Pocola, to Hubert SMITH and Lucy (SPRANGLER) SMITH. She died Sunday, July 8, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen, and Sheila and her husband, David; one son, Charles; three sisters, Louise, Dorthy and Jean; one brother, Olin; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Nick, one daughter, Evelyn Ruth PIPKINS and one brother, Clifford SMITH.

Funeral services for James Raymond WOODY, 70, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church with Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WOODY was born March 28, 1937, in Hanson, to Truman Boin WOODY and Alpha Bell (CULLUM) WOODY. He died Saturday, July 7, 2007, in Vian. He married Jeannie M. PRUITT, Feb. 18, 1993, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Jeannie of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kathy and Saul, Donna and Darrell, Theresa and Walt and Sandy; one step-daughter, Teresa; four sons and two daughters-in-law, David, Joe, Mark and his wife, Edie, and James and Christine; three step-sons, and two step-daughters-in-law, Billy, Ronnie and Kunuwv, and Shane and Stephanie; four brothers, Fay, Ray, Newton and Dewey; 40 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and three on the way; and several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one step-son, Johnny JORDAN, six sisters, Lenora COFFMAN, Aline SIXKILLER, Inez QUINTON and two as infants and one brother, Elvin WOODY.

Graveside services for Charley DAVIS, 77, of Webbers Falls, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the McLain Cemetery with Rev. Ray Phillips officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. DAVIS was born Aug. 21, 1929, in Webbers Falls, to Bob and Mary DAVIS. He died Tuesday, July 10, 2007, in Webbers Falls. He married Mary TADLOCK, Dec. 23, 1948. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary DAVIS of the home; children, Brent and his wife, Tina, Albert and his wife, Amber, and Gayle; one brother, Frank; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Jim DAVIS, daughter, Kathey WEBB, one grandson, Lonnie WEBB, parents, and three sisters and one brother.

Graveside services for Waldo Claude "Wally" EICHLING, Jr., 65, of Navarre, Fla., formerly of Gore, will be held at a later date at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Homes and Fields of Faith Tribute Center of Muskogee. Mr. EICHLING was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Muskogee, to Waldo and Edna Mae EICHLING. He died Thursday, July 5, 2007, in Gulf Breeze, Fla. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Donna Wells EICHLING of Navarre, Fla.; two sons, John Erik and his wife, Katie, and David Andrew; two other children, Kevin and his wife, Michele, and Kelli ; seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews; two brothers, Paul and his wife, Susan, and Bob; and one sister, Dorothea and her husband, Mike.

Private memorial services for Robert Lamont MIZE, 67, of Cheraw, S.C., formerly of Roland, were held, Saturday, June 23, in South Carolina, under the direction of Flemming Funeral Home of Cheraw. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the River Front Park, East building in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. MIZE died Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Survivors include his companion, Darlene; two daughters, Melanie and her husband, Marc, and Marcella; one son, Tony and his wife, Natalie; three sisters, Janice and her husband, Barron, Onita and her husband, Roy, and Glenda and her husband, Adrian; four grandchildren.

Funeral services for June Noisey PHILLIPS, 72, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Vian United Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn McCarty officiating. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PHILLIPS was born June 1, 1935, in Tahlequah, to Sam NOISEY and Susie (MORRIS) NOISEY. She died Wednesday, July 11, 2007, in Gore. She married Harlan PHILLIPS in 1969. He preceded her in death in 1993. Survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Anita, Robert and Sandra, and Stan and Sue; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Tommy Wayne NOISEY and one brother, Bennie NOISEY.

Funeral services for Tom SELLERS, 84, of Gore, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Lake Road Church of Christ in Gore with nephew, Bill Taplin officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Warner, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mr. SELLERS died Monday, July 9, 2007. Survivors include his son, Tommy Dale and his wife, Barbara; daughter, Libby and her husband, Ron; two grandsons; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Addison SELLERS and Bessie Ann (HAMILTON) SELLERS, and two sisters, Evelyn SMITH and Colleen TANNER.

Graveside services for Baby Guadalupe ALCANTARA, an infant, of Sallisaw, are being held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 14, 2007, in Poteau, to Benigno ALCANTARA and Claudia Patricia (VELAZQUEZ) ALCANTARA. She died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Poteau. Survivors include one sister, Alyne; two brothers, Edgar and Omar; and parents, of the home.

Funeral services for Anthony "Tony" BYNUM, 61, of Magazine, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Clarks Chapel in Magazine. Burial was in Clarks Chapel Cemetery in Magazine, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris, Ark. Mr. BYNUM was born in Paris, to Wesley Holland and Cloria LuVella (CORLEY) BYNUM. He died Thursday, July 12, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Elda BYNUM of Magazine; daughter, Lesa; sons, Benjamin Anthony and Jason; brothers, Jimmie Wayne, Billy Don, Wesley Holland, Jr., Lonnie Jo, Michael Ray and Johnny David; sisters, Shirley, and Hollene; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Paul Eligah CAMPBELL, 85, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webber Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CAMPBELL was born June 10, 1922, in Panama, to Isaac William CAMPBELL and Maudie Ann (BOLIN) CAMPBELL. He died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Gore. He married Ruby Lee SMITH, May 4, 1942, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Ruby of the home; one daughter, Patsey; four sons, Bobby, Alvin, Leroy and Carl; two sisters, Faye and Darlene; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jerry Wayne CAMPBELL, two brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services for Jessie Irene CUMPTON, 84, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. CUMPTON died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Carol; one sister, Zell; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Mattie Viola EDWARDS, 102, of Bakersfield, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 12, at the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Bakersfield with Pastor Milt Cole officiating, under the direction of Greenlawn Mortuary of Bakersfield. Mrs. EDWARDS was born Dec. 15, 1904, in Prairie Grove, Ark., to Frank and Malinda RICHARDSON. She died Thursday, July 8, in Bakersfield. She married Charley EDWARDS in 1930, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death in 1987. Survivors include one sister, Maudie; daughter, Charlene; four sons, Billy Joe, Earby, Haskel and Harlan; 14 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two granddaughters, one grandson and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Charles "Charlie" GLASS, 49, of Hackett, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. GLASS died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in Hackett. Survivors include three sons, B. J., Steven and Tyler; mother, Betty KEPESKY; father and step-mother, Bill and Dorothy GLASS; brothers, Mike, Ray and Bobby; two step-brothers, Paul and Clay; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Ray GLASS. .

Funeral services for Vera JOHNSON, 91, of Blackgum, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Community of Christ Church in Blackgum with Bill Willis officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, in Blackgum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Feb. 9, 1916, in Blackgum, to Frank and Leona (WELLS) PACK. She died Friday, July 13, 2007, in Vian. Survivors include her son, Jimmy; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred, Alma and Lois; and one brother, Joe. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ruben JOHNSON, four brothers, Lawrence, Clyde, Alfred and Frederick PACK and two sisters, Mamie REEVES and Rosemary THOMAS.

Funeral services for Thomas "JR" OSBORN, Jr., 57, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Ted Eppler officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OSBORN was born Aug. 29, 1949, in Muldrow, to Thomas Harry OSBORN, Sr. and Fannie (SHARP) OSBORN. He died Monday, July 16, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Rae Jean (PARRISH) OSBORN of the home; one daughter, Kassie; one son, Joe; one sister, Julie; two brothers, Larry and Ricky; mother, Fannie RIGGS; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, David OSBORN.

Graveside services for Norma Kate CLIMER RIDDLE, 79, of Porterville, Calif., formerly of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Hillcrest Memorial Park in Porterville, under the direction of Myers Funeral and Crematory of Porterville. Mrs. RIDDLE was born Jan. 25, 1928, in Van Buren, Ark., to Cleston and Pearl CLIMER. She died Friday, July 13, 2007, in Porterville. Survivors include one son, Steve; daughters, Linda and her husband, Lloyd, and Ginger and her husband, Mike; brother, Cleston; sister, Luzine; sister-in-law, Wanda; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. RIDDLE in 2001, her parents, grandson, Eric Matthew WILSON, brother, Gurvis CLIMER and sister, Martha Lee Perciful.

Graveside services for Wyatt Lee SANDERS, an infant, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Box Cemetery in Vian with Bro. Robert Buttrey officiating, under the direction of Key Funeral Home of Pryor. He was born July 16, 2007, in Pryor, to Steven SANDERS and Jessica BUTTERY. He died Monday, July 16, 2007. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Tyler; maternal grandparents, Linda and Steve ALFORD and Darrell BUTTERY; paternal grandparents, Steve SANDERS; great-grandparents, Bob and Dale PITTMAN and Carol BUTTERY. He was preceded in death by his great-grand father, Donald BUTTERY.

Funeral services for Sadie S. STEPHENS, 57, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow with Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. STEPHENS was born Oct. 21, 1949, in Sallisaw, to David STEPHENS and Zula (CRAWFORD) STEPHENS. She died Thursday, July 12, 2007, in Gans. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, James and Colette, Ark. and Charles David; one granddaughter; four step-grandchildren; five sisters, Mary, Barbara, Hilda, Mary and Alma; one brother, Utah; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Leslie TATHAM, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Leon Farley, Wayne Ray and Bro. Keith Tatham officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TATHAM was born Jan. 12, 1915, in Brushy Mountain, to Louis Arch TATHAM and Winnie Etta (ESKEW) TATHAM. He died Thursday, July 12, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Virble Virginia CHRISCO, Jan. 18, 1940, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Virble of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kay and Leon, Ann and Jay, Darlene, and Debbie and Wayne; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Kathy; one sister, Eureda; two brothers, Farris and Leland; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, James Larry TATHAM, one sister, Alma McKINNEY and one brother, Ira TATHAM.

Funeral services for Willie Mae FEARS, 93, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Wayne Efurd and Junior Kester officiating. Burial will be in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FEARS was born Oct. 10, 1913, in Holt Prairie, to Caleb HOLLAND and Lillie (BARROW) HOLLAND. She died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Cyrus William FEARS, April 14, 1939, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, June 19, 1998, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Gary; two sons and daughters-in-law, Josh and Joyce, and Joe M. and Rhonda; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Thomas "Serg" RHODES, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Charley Rhodes officiating. Burial was in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RHODES was born Sept. 29, 1944, in Prescott, Ark., to Cecil RHODES and Mildred (OTWELL) RHODES. He died Tuesday, July 17, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Neoma of the home; two sons, William A., Thomas, Jr.; two step-sons, Eddie and Randy; five brothers, Cecil, Charley, Grady, Jimmy and Arthur; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann BRESKIE.

Private funeral services for Raymond M. VICTORY, 84, of Roland, will be held in Sallisaw with Rev. Jack Wann officiating. Cremation with burial of cremains will be at Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. VICTORY was born June 22, 1923, in Long community, to Floriene VICTORY and Bessie (Reed) Victory. He died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Roland. Survivors include four daughters, Willa, Cora, Ellen and Helen; one step-daughter, Margaret; five sons, Tommy, Johnny, Michael, Jerry and Kenneth; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jettie and Molly; and one brother, Cy. He was preceded in death by one step-son, Larry ADAMS.

Funeral services for Gertrude ENNIS, 75, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cedar Spring Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Allison Phillips officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ENNIS was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Muskogee, to Harold C. and Martha (EWING) DANIELS. She died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Muskogee. Survivors include her children, Jimmy Don, Jr., Linda, Edna, Zavala, John Howard and Freida; sisters, Ellen and W. R., and Pat; brothers, C. D. and Margaret, Jerry and Versie; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jimmy Don ENNIS, and three sisters, Thelma LLOYD, Joyce ROZELL and Elsie HUGGINS.

Funeral services for Larry GAMBLE, 49, of Muldrow, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GAMBLE was born July 9, 1958, in Oklahoma City, to Henry Elbert GAMBLE and Geneva (HENSON) GAMBLE. He died Monday, July 16, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Wayne and Calvin Lee; one sister, Shirley; three brothers, Danny, George and David; and father, Henry GAMBLE. He was preceded in death by his mother and one sister, Betty Jean GAMBLE.

Funeral services for Gladys Faye HARRISON PAYNE , 95, of Drakes Prairie community, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Watts Holiness Church, west of Sallisaw, with Revs. Terry Guthrie and Marty Brock officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PAYNE was born June 26, 1912, in Harrison community, to Claud HARRISON and Mamie Leigh HARRISON HARP. She died Friday, July 20, 2007, in Stillwater. She married Earl Allen PAYNE , Jan. 14, 1930, in McKey community. He preceded him in death, Aug. 10, 1995, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Madean; one son, Nathan; two sisters, Lillian and Geneva; two brothers, George and Ralph "Soddie"; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ledenna HARRISON and Daisy CLARK.

Graveside services for John POWELL, 29, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Milton Cemetery with Rev. Ruby Shaw officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. POWELL was born Jan. 28, 1978, in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to Billy Gene POWELL and Barbara Ann (REAGAN) POWELL. He died Saturday, July 14, 2007, in New Orleans. Survivors include one daughter, Jessica Leann; one son, Robert Wayne; one sister, Quawana; one brother, Bobby Joe; father, Billy POWELL; grandmother, Lela May ZWITLER. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services for Claris Morgan WALLACE, 73, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bros. Mike Nabors, Raymond Chronister and Dale Doss officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WALLACE was born Sept. 11, 1933, in Muldrow, to Andrew Isaac MORGAN and Alice Caroline (BARKER) MORGAN. She died Thursday, July 19, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Harold Dean WALLACE, Dec. 22, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and Dr. Jon, and Carol and Darrell; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Gary and Deborah, Terry and Lisa, and Michael, and Dwight and Gail; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie; one sister-in-law, Merle; two brothers, Junior and Donald; one brother-in-law, Jack; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Lillie SHAVER, Delcie NORRID and Lois COLE and two brothers, John MORGAN and Floyd MORGAN of Mudlrow.

Memorial services for Janie Elizabeth WARREN, 47, of Broken Arrow, formerly of Webbers Falls, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Webbers Falls High School gymnasium with Hollis Allen officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WARREN was born Feb. 23, 1960, in Muskogee, to Jimmy Carroll HAYES and Betty (COX) HAYES. She died Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Broken Arrow. Survivors include the father of her children, James WARREN of Webbers Falls; children, Tammy and Wade, Mary and Neil, and Ragan, and Adam; mother, Betty SHERIDAN; sisters, Denie, and Donetta; brother, Terry; four grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, nices, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her her father, grandparents, Smoky and Irene COX and Orvil and Mable HAYES and one nephew, Steven ADAMS.

Memorial services for Clyde CAREY, 59, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. CAREY was born Jan. 5, 1948, in Stigler, to Herman and Opal CAREY. He died Monday, July 23, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Joan CAREY of Roland; four sons, Scott, Jake, Wendell and John; four daughters, Sherry. Lori, Amber Lee and Dorothy Caroline; two brothers, Leon and Ronnie; two sisters, Wilma and Carolyn; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Barbara BROWN.

Graveside services for Peggy O. CHAPMAN, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Tad Rhodes officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHAPMAN was born Dec. 27, 1928, in Michigan, to Charles Robert and Evelyn. She died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband.

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