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Funeral services for Alma J. DOBBS, 76, of McKey, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Shawn Caldwell, Wyman Dobbs, Steve Dobbs, Keith Dobbs and Jo Alice Dobbs officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DOBBS was born June 12, 1932, in Campbell, Mo., to Ralph IRBY and Ninnie Jewel (BATEMAN) IRBY. She died Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Orville Harold DOBBS, Oct. 30, 1953, in Pontiac, Mich. He preceded her in death, March 5, 1992, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Jo Alice; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Kyle; five grandchildren; mother, Ninnie IRBY; one brother and sister-in-law, Devaun and Dorothy; one nephew; one niece; two great-nieces; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Carl HAGY, 41, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Oak Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. HAGY was born July 4, 1966, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters, DaCreisha and her husband, Juan, Cari and her husband, Leon, and Latoya, and Ashley; one son, Carl Jr.; two sisters, Nora and her husband, B. J., and Martha and her husband, Mark; two half-sisters, Debbie and Lovena; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl HAGY and Barbara BOSLEY, three sisters, Loretta HAGY, Carla HAGY and Lenora HAGY, one brother, Dewayne HAGY and his first wife, Paula HAGY.

Funeral services for Margarine "Puddin" HOLDER, 94, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Vian United Methodist Church with the Rev. Len McCarty officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HOLDER was born March 19, 1914, in Pottsville, Ark., to Henry Gordon HAMILTON and Mary Cora (MARTIN) HAMILTON. She died Monday, June 30, 2008, in Vian. She married Leon "Monk" HOLDER, Jan. 18, 1934, in Eufaula. He preceded her in death, June 26, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Dr. Tommy; one son and daughter-in-law, Gordon and Rose; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Louise HARRISON and Euleta SMITH and five brothers, Clyde, William Carl, Fred Gordon, Raymond and J.D. HAMILTON.

Funeral services for Arvil "Johnson" JOHNSON, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Barham officiating. Burial is in Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. JOHNSON was born Nov. 25, 1919, in Clarksville, Ark., to Clyde and Edna (EARLE) JOHNSON. He died Thursday, June 26, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Donna Raye; two sons, Ron and Bill; one brother, Richard; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Rhonda Lynn (HOLT) KUYKENDALL, 42, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. KUYKENDALL was born Sept. 25, 1965, in Ozark, Ark., to William Clarence "Jack" HOLT Jr. and Asentha Freda (LANGLEY) BARNES. She died Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Chelsey; one son, Adam; one grandchild; four sisters, Sheila, Juanita and her husband, Joe, Vera, and Sara; four brothers, Clay, Brian, Scott and Mark; three nieces; two nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Charley HOLT.

Graveside services for Bill LITTLE, 63, of Park Hill, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson with Pastor Marilyn Schellhamer officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LITTLE was born Jan. 16, 1945, in Goodland, Kan., to Lawrence Earl "Larry" LITTLE and Dorothy Elizabeth (DEARDORF) LITTLE. He died Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Park Hill. He married Martha Judith WATSON, Feb. 5, 1965, in Chase, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Martha of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn and Ronnie, Kala and Chuck; one son and daughter-in-law, Heath and Tracy; parents, Larry and Dorothy LITTLE; one sister, Pat; one brother, Scott; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for George Alan MORTON, 36, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MORTON was born July 4, 1971, in Muskogee, to Robert MORTON and Carol LOONEY. He died Sunday, June 29, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include one sister, Johnna and her husband, Billy; one brother, Bobby and his wife, Cindy; and mother, Carol. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert MORTON.

Mary Pauline Ross SAPPINGTON, 81, of Webbers Falls, was born May 8, 1927, in Webbers Falls, to Virgie Lee (HART) ROSS and Andrew Jackson "Cotton" ROSS. She died Friday, June 27, 2008. Arrangements for services were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She married Ellis SAPPINGTON, May 24, 1956. Survivors include her husband, Ellis L. SAPPINGTON; daughters, Judy and her husband, Dr. Greg, and Mary Lee and her husband, Frank; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill and his wife, Wanda, Robert and his wife, Modean, Virgil and his wife, Jerri, and James Ed and his wife, Nancy; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jean Ann CALVERT.

Funeral services for Artie "Jiggs" STAMPS, 95, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes, Inc. of Van Buren. Mrs. Stamps was born April 8, 1913, in Rena, to Sam and Margaret Joann "Maggi" (Kiser) STAMPS. She died Saturday, June 28, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Frances and her husband, Don, Linda, Joann, Peggy and her husband, Bill, Kitty, and Janice, Bill and his wife, Betty, Jerry and his wife, Jeannie, Rita and her husband, Leonard, Nell, Mary, Ted and his wife Sandra, and Fred and wife, Mary.

Rosary services for Keith FALLEUR, 40, of Roland, were held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Mass is being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Burial is at the Holy Cross Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. FALLEUR died Monday, June 30, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his daughter, Trista and his son, Ethan; parents, Joe and Gerry FALLEUR; one sister, Anne; four brothers, Mark, Joe, Bill and Philip; and his maternal grandfather, Bernard MARTIN.

Funeral services for Ernest Levi GREEN, 65, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Johnny Watkins and Tommy Hawkins officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GREEN was born Oct. 28, 1942, in Drakes Prairie, to George Roscoe GREEN and JoElla (HARVEY) GREEN. He died Monday, June 30, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Delores PETERSON, Dec. 31, 1974, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Delores of the home; five daughters and two sons-in-law, Shannon and Jackie, Jessica and Eric, Emily, Julie and Aelicia; 11 grandchildren; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Joan and Bill, Diane and Kenny, Angie and Ron, and Fondia and John, and Lisa and Robert.; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Norman, and Marshall and Joy; his mother, JoElla GREEN; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Charles Allen GREEN in 2005.

Funeral services for Betty Jean GREER, 93, of Mansfield, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel in Marietta with the Rev. Tommy Higle officiating. Burial is in Oak Hill Cemetery in McAlester under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Marietta. Mrs. GREER was born July 26, 1914, in Haileyville to John Richard and Jennie (McCONNELL) MOONEY TAYLOR. She died Tuesday, July, July 1, 2008, in Mansfield. She married Charles Albert GREER on Dec. 29, 1934, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1996. Survivors include two granddaughters; five grandsons; and several great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Charles Larry GREER, one daughter, Judy SEGLER and one sister, Lu SMITH.

Funeral services for Mary Elaine "Mema" GUNSOLUS PRUITT, 58, of Vian, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PRUITT was born Feb. 18, 1950, in Ardmore, to Harold Silas GUNSOLUS and Darlene (GREENWAY) GUNSOLUS. She died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Edward and Christy, and Gary Lee and Gala; six grandchildren; one sister, Donna; four brothers, Harold, Joe, Jerry and Rick; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private graveside service for Zandra Joyce ANDREWS, 64, of Barling, Ark., was held at the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. ANDREWS was born Dec. 13, 1943, in California, to Orvel Lamar NELSON and Irene Juanita SHANK. She died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in Fort Smith. She married Douglas Mac ANDREWS, Nov. 17, 1962, in Kentucky. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Douglas Mac ANDREWS of Barling; sister, Mary; two daughters, Katherine Dawn and her husband, Denton Rosswll, and Katherine Dawn and her husband, James Dean; three sons, Jeffrey David and his wife, Tammy SUED; and Daniel Keith and his wife, Melissa Renee, and their children, 13 grandchildren;six great grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Gary Wayne NELSON and her daughter Deborah Susan.

Ronald W. BEESLEY, 54, of Van Buren, Ark., died on Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Van Buren. No formal service is planned and cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BEESLEY was born Oct. 22, 1953, in Oklahoma. Survivors include his son, Randy; and two step-sons, Joseph and Kenny; and one grandchild.

Graveside services for Robert J. CAPPS, 87, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CAPPS was born May 8, 1921, to Herman Ezra CAPPS and Virginia Lee (GILLIAM) CAPPS. He died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Elinor Mary; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services for Watt Charles CHEATER, 94, of Marble City, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Marble City Schools Gymnasium in Marble City with the Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemetery, in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CHEATER was born July 27, 1913, in Jay, to Joe CHEATER and Gayhohi CHEATER. He died Monday, July 7, 2008, in Marble City. He married Daisy Mae CHUCULATE. She preceded him in death, May 10, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Ada; two sons, Jerry and Robert; six step-daughters, Ruby, Carilyn, Lucy, Nellie, Pauline, and Bobbie; three step-sons, Watie, and Jess and Walker; 45 grandchildren; 81 great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Cricket . He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Louanna CHEATER, two sons, George and Johnny CHEATER, one sister, Donnie CHEATER and four brothers, Jack, Dave and William CHEATER and Levi WATERMELON.

Graveside services for Mary Lea SCOTT HARR, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARR was born Sept. 3, 1936, in Sallisaw, to R. Guy SCOTT and Mary L. RIGSBY. She died Thursday, July 3, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one aunt, Emma; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Private burial service for Anton JELEN Jr., 85, of Roland, was held at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JELEN died Friday, July 4, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Joan, Marty, and Carol; one son, James; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ruthie Faye JONES, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of God in Fort Smith with Elder Gary Turner officiating. Burial was in Washington Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. JONES was born Aug. 28, 1934, in Barling, Ark., to John Henry SHEPPARD and Daisy Mae (LINCOLN) SHEPPARD. She died Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa; sons, Willie, James, Marvin and Michael; sisters, Flossie, Dovie and Dorothy; brother, Benny; sister, Eunice; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe E. JONES.

Funeral services for Marlene MILLER NICHOLS, 54, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Short Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial is in Nichols Family Cemetery, near Porum, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. NICHOLS was born Jan. 12, 1954, in Dos Palos, Calif., to Benjamin Franklin MILLER and Lillie (PARTHENA) BRENDLE. She died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Carl Junior NICHOLS, April 10, 1972, in Murphy, N.C. Survivors include her husband, Carl Junior of the home; two daughters, Liberty and her husband, Jose, and Brenda and her husband, Ricky; two sons, Carl Benjamin Lee and his wife, Sabrina, and Wyatt Scott; two granddaughters; four grandsons; two sisters, Betty and Charlotte; and two brothers, George Benjamin and Andrew. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Laquita YATES and Faye WHITE and one brother, Benny MILLER.

Funeral services for Sylvia Ann OLIVE, 41, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Victorias home, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. OLIVE was born July 15, 1966, in Dallas, Texas, to Gene Loyd JOHNSTON and Sue (ELLISON) JOHNSTON. She died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Michael OLIVE of the home; two daughters, Victoria and Bobbie; one son, Adam; three sisters; three brothers; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Gary W. RICHARDSON, 61, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Mike McKinney officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RICHARDSON was born Oct. 29, 1946, in Brushy, to Theodore RICHARDSON and Jewel Long. He died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Pat RICHARDSON, May 17, 1989, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death Oct. 10, 1989, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Michael; one daughter, Deanna and her husband, Kevin; three granddaughters; one brother, Kevin; two step-brothers, Carl and Keith; and several other aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for John Bill TAYLOR, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TAYLOR was born May 23, 1925, in Sallisaw, to Mark H. TAYLOR and Florence (DIAL) TAYLOR. He died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. Taylor was a longtime educator and of the Protestant faith. He married Ruth Helen MERRILL in Bakerfield, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of the home; two daughters, Pamela and her husband, Goodlow, and Paula; three grandchildren; one sister, Carlotta; two brothers, Orman and Glenn; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Wilma J. BIRCHFIELD, 87, of Spiro, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Bros. Dewey Mott, Dewayne Mott and Dail Mott officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. BIRCHFIELD was born Jan. 2, 1921, in Cauthron, Ark., to Joseph MOTT and Gatha Jonny (WEBB) MOTT. She died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Spiro. Survivors include three sisters-in-law, Odell, Mabel and Louise; three brothers, Dewey L. and his wife, Betty, Dewayne J. and his wife, Barbara, and Dail H. and his wife, Sue; two granddaughters and Ingrid; three grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Sherman BIRCHFIELD, twin sons, Harmon Dean and Arnold Gene, one granddaughter, Bridget BIRCHFIELD and two sisters and four brothers.

Graveside services for Russell Edward MYERS Sr., 89, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MYERS was born June 27, 1919, in Van Buren, Ark., to Robbie and W.F. MYERS. He died Wednesday, July 9, 2008. Survivors include his daughter, Charlotte and her husband, Pat; one sister, Sophie; two granddaughters; one grandson; one great-grandchild; step-children, Donna and her husband, John, and Brad and his wife, Linda. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, his first wife, Carrie Louise MYERS, who passed away in 1988 and his late wife, Laverna POWELL MYERS, who passed away in 2006 and one son, Russell "Eddie" MYERS Jr. in 2005.

Graveside services for Geneva Ann DAVIS WILEY, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Mike Glass officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Wiley was born April 9, 1937, in Sequoyah County, to Cecil DAVIS and Dicie GANTT. She died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Trenna, Karen and Dana; one son, John; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Margie and her husband, Paul; two sisters-in-law, Louise and Lavonne; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold HONEYCUTT, two sons, Lonnie Wayne and James Lewis HONEYCUTT, her parents, one brother, C.C. DAVIS and one sister, Louise FULLER.

Graveside services for Daniel BOYD, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with the Rev. Homer Rich officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BOYD was born Jan. 8, 1932, in Tahlequah, to Steven Edgar BOYD and Esta Opal (MORRIS) BOYD CHAMBERS. He died Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Velma Doris ROGERS, Nov. 28, 1952, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Velma of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Chuck, and Phyllis and Steve; one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Marilyn; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Donald, and Alma and Fred; one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Thelma; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Steven Bradley BOYD, one sister, Helen BOYD and one brother, Curtis BOYD Sr.

Graveside services for Lawrence Peter BUKOWSKI, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Robert Polvado officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BUKOWSKI was born Dec. 30, 1940, in Baltimore, Md., to Peter BUKOWSKI and Josephine (WATROBA) BUKOWSKI. He died Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Linda Kathryn BARNES, Sept. 26, 1964, in Santa Rosa, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; one daughter, Leslie; one son, Lance; two grandchildren; one sister, Joann; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for June Bernice CHANDLER, 80, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial is in Redland Cemetery, west of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CANDLER was born June 8, 1928, in Ogdon, Ark., to William Joseph ARNETT and Maud Demerice (HOOVER) ARNETT. She died Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Roland. She married Orville A. CHANDLER Sr., March 21, 1947, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death, Sept. 18, 1988, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Rosemary ; one son, Orville A. Jr.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, John; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Lillian Mae HELTON COTTON, 90, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bros. Royce Martin and Richard Chambers officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COTTON was born March 26, 1918, in Sequoyah County, to Charles Arthur HELTON and Iva Mae (BELL) HELTON. She died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Carl Wear COTTON, March 2, 1935, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Aug. 6, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill, and Ramona Sue and Dick; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Edith Lavell DARLAND, 64, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Starr Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DARLAND was born Oct. 3, 1943, in Cartersville, to Alvie Leland ROUELL and Edith Della HARRIS. She died Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married James Finas DARLAND. He preceded her in death, Jan. 3, 1973, in Tulsa. Survivors include three daughters, Cindy, Beverly and Geneva Laneal; two sons, Brian and Ricky; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bill, Charley and David; one sister, Geneva; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services for Mikel ESKEW, 53, of Broken Arrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Drakestand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Terry Guthrie officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Eskew was born Oct. 24, 1954, in Elk City, to Bobby Lee ESKEW and Ruth Marie HARVEY. He died Friday, July 11, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Sherry of Broken Arrow; two daughters, Kristy and her husband, T.J., and Susie and her husband, Justin; four grandchildren; two brothers, Jim and his wife, Phyllis, and Marvin ; and one niece and nephew; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, one sister, Janie MOTEN and one daughter, Sherise ESKEW.

Private funeral services for Bobby Lee FINK Jr., 30, of Oak Island, N.C., were under the direction of Peacock-Newnam and White Funeral and Cremation Service of Southport, N.C. Mr. FINK was born Aug. 16, 1977, in Oklahoma City, to Bobby Lee FINK Sr. and Reba T. FLIN. He died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his parents; two children, Crystal and Christopher; three brothers, Dean and his wife, Kristi, Jimmy Lee and William.

Graveside services for Billie MANSELL, 78, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. MANSELL was born June 9, 1930, in Fort Smith. She died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Rud; daughters, Rudda, and Cassie; two sisters, Lynda and Barbara; brother, Mike; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bill RODGERS, 94, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Lakeroad Church of Christ in Gore with Bros. Richard Chambers, Royce Martin and Ron G. Christensen officiating. Burial will be in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RODGERS was born June 7, 1914, in Catoosa, to Arthur RODGERS and Ethel (SKINNER) RODGERS. He died Monday, July 14, 2008, in Gore. He married Violet Inez JACKSON, Sept. 29, 1937, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death, Oct. 11, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three children, Claude Allen, Mary Ellen and James Arthur; four granddaughters; four grandsons; three great-granddaughters; three great-grandsons; one great-great-grandson; three sisters, Gertie, Sarah Ellen and Lucy Bell and her husband, Dan; and one brother, John Tom. He was also preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Sue RODGERS and two brothers, Clifford Edd RODGERS and Ira James RODGERS.

Graveside services for Wendoline "Wendy" SERATT, 86, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Bro. Richard Prater officiating, under the direction of Cantlon Otterness Funeral Home of Urbana. Mrs. SERATT was born Aug. 30, 1921, in Urbana, Mo., to Warner RUSH and Eunice (DORMAN) RUSH. She died Saturday, July 12, 2008, in Camdenton, Mo. She married James B. SERATT, June 15, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include her brother, Robert and his wife, Jeanette; her sister, Geraldine; her six nieces and nephews; and other family members and many friends as well as her care-givers. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Jim.

Faye DURHAM, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Fort Smith. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Sonny of the home; one son, Roger; seven sisters, Mary, Sharon, Opal, May, Dena, Helen and Zena; two brothers, Junior and Harlen; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ronda Gail ERICKSON, 45, of Jackson, Tenn., will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial will be in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ERICKSON was born Jan. 27, 1963, in Fort Smith, to Brian Kent FEARS and Peggy Jean (SPRINGWATER) FEARS CAMPBELL. She died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Jackson. Survivors include her husband, Shannon Lee ERICKSON of Jackson.

Graveside services for Jessica Dawn TOMAN TEAGUE, 30, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. TEAGUE was born June 20, 1978, in Henderson, Ken., to Gary TOMAN and Lasenda BELOW. She died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in Muldrow. She married Eddie Joe TEAGUE, Feb. 21, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Joe TEAGUE of the home; three daughters, Allison, Sara and Jaden Dawn; one son, Jonnie; mother, Lasenda BELOW; father, Gary TOMAN; one sister, Kerri and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Beatrice "Bea" CHRISTOPHER, 79, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Jeff Little and Fred Christopher officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CHRISTOPHER was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Booneville, Ark., to John Wesley JOHNSON and Leona Ann (HOSTAGE) JOHNSON. She died Monday, July 21, 2008, in Roland. She married Thomas William "T.W." CHRISTOPHER, Oct. 8, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death, June 24, 2001, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Marlene; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas William Jr. and Sherry; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley and Etta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers.

Graveside services for Len DUFFORD, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Paw Paw Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. DUFFORD was born Dec. 8, 1936, in Muskogee, to LeRoy DUFFORD and Edith (SKINNER) DUFFORD. He died Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Muldrow. He married Catherine JoAnn BAKER, Feb. 14, 1965, in Muskogee. She preceded him in death, Feb. 25, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Johnny; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Joy COUCH KEITH, 54, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with the Revs. Alton Barnes and Sheila Jones officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. KEITH was born Oct. 4, 1953, in Scottsburg, Ind., to Ruby COUCH and Elsie (HUDSON) COUCH. She died Monday, July 21, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married David Glen KEITH, April 6, 1973, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, David KEITH of the home; three children, Tim, Misty and Pam; five grandchildren; 10 siblings, Carl, Matt, Elize Mae, Betty, Bobby, Robin, Terry, Imogene, Steve and Eugene.

Funeral services for Perry Allan LANGDON, 73, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. Private burial is in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. LANGDON was born Jan. 22, 1935, in San Francisco, Calif. He died Monday, July 21, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Janet LANGDON of the home; son, Lance, and daughter-in-law, Trish; one step-son Scott and his wife, Robin; and two grand-daughters. He was preceded in death by his father, Ollie Dick LANGDON of San Francisco, aunt Charlene and uncle Art NIELSON of Bella Vista, Ark.

DeWona MAXWELL, 48, of Sallisaw, died Monday, July 21, 2008, in Sallisaw. No services are scheduled and arrangements were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Ms. MAXWELL was born Oct. 12, 1959, in Sallisaw, to Virl and Olene (MORRIS) WHITE. Survivors include her mother, Olene FREDERICK of Sallisaw; one brother, James; one nephew; one great-niece; five uncles; one aunt; and a host of friends.

Funeral services for Eual T. MENIE, 83, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MENIE was born Jan. 30, 1925, in Webbers Falls, to George Thomas and Sallie (NELSON) MENIE. He died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Webbers Falls. He married Irene JONES, March 23, 1945, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Irene of the home; children, Bobby and Regina, James and Ronda, Johnny, Mike and Carla, Dorothy, Carolyn and Frank; sisters, Thelma and Kenneth, and Lois, and Audie and Wendell; 23 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons, Paul Ray, Jackie Lee and Billy Wade Sr., sisters, Lola, Hazel STEVENS and Christine YOUNGBLOOD and brothers, Leon, Odis and Othel.

Funeral services for Harold Leroy MENIE, 66, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God with the Revs. Wendell Cox and Rennie Ohl Sr. officiating. Burial is in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MENIE was born Nov. 5, 1941, in Porum, to Othel and Leona Maxine (BOSWELL) MENIE. He died Monday, July 21, 2008, in Muskogee. He married Ann LIETCH, March 16, 1989, in Calais, Maine. Survivors include his wife, Ann of the home; daughter, Callie. two step-children, Melissa and Gravell, and Rowdy and Tina; sister, Ruby; two brothers, Edward and Alvin; mother, Maxine SCOTT and G.W. of Sallisaw; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Evalena ROBINETT, 76, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lake Road Church of Christ in Gore with Don Cherry officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ROBINETT was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Gore, to Watie Stand HEARN and Lola Mae (RICE) HEARN. She died Wednesday, July 16, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include her daugher and son-in-law, Linda and Ken; sister, Audrey; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bruce ROBINETT and one brother, G.D. HEARN.

Funeral services for Richard SEABOLT, 84, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Short Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Dale Phelps and Stacey Moak officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SEABOLT was born July 16, 1924, in Nicut, to Anderson SEABOLT and Minnie Belle (WITT) SEABOLT. He died Monday, July 21, 2008, in Stilwell. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Rebecca and Jim, and Amanda, and Elaina and Don; four sisters, Selma, Bertha, Virginia and Mavis; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce J. (HOLT) SEABOLT in 1987, and his parents.

Funeral services for Randy Gene SPRINGWATER, 51, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPRINGWATER was born Jan. 16, 1957, in Bakersfield, Calif., to L.D. SPRINGWATER and Katie Ruth ROGERS. He died Friday, July 18, 2008, in Stilwell. He married Jana Leanne OSBURN, Nov. 19, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Jana of the home; two daughters, Shannon and Gina; two sons, Josh and Jake; one step-son, Jerome; three granddaughters; two step-grandchildren; three sisters, Carolyn , Janice and Pansy; and two brothers, Gary and Teddy. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Peggy CAMPBELL and Debra Jo SPRINGWATER and two brothers, Cleatus SPRINGWATER and Larry SPRINGWATER.

Funeral services for Patsy WALTERS WEST, 73, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Vian with the Revs. T.D. Drew and Garry Brown officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WEST was born Oct. 11, 1934, in Vian, to James "Columbus" WALTERS and "Okla" Jewel Orene (QUALLS) WALTERS. She died Saturday, July 19, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Faye, and Daniel and Valarie; two step-daughters, Brenda and Linda; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy, Ruby, Dolly and Brenda; and three brothers, Jim, Edward and Don. She was preceded in death by her parents, one step-son, Bobby HOLCOMB and two brothers, John and Melvin WALTERS.

Private family memorial services for Jeffery ANDREWS, 39, of Lavaca, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Andrews was born Oct. 11, 1968, in Sallisaw, to J.D. ANDREWS and Neomia (McCOMBS) ANDREWS. He died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Lavaca. Survivors include three sisters, Debbie, Leona and Roberta; two brothers, Freeman and Stanley; friend, Randy; nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Timothy James ANDREWS.

Funeral services for Denis Paul BLEVINS, 45, of Alma, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. Blevins died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Alma. Survivors include his wife, Mary BLEVINS of the home; two step-sons, Jesse and Aaron; seven sisters, Velma, Sue, Betty, Alexia and Lori, Ramona and Tammy; and one brother, Robert.

Funeral services for George Washington FIELDS Jr., 85, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Vian Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Murphy and Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FIELDS was born July 10, 1923, in Sycamore, to George Washington FIELDS Sr. and Vada (WALTERS) FIELDS. He died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters, Tammie and LaDonna; two sons, Larry and Troy; two sisters, Lucille and Christine; two brothers, Bill and Herbert; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, George Allen FIELDS .

Funeral services for Emmitt Edward WARREN, 84, formerly of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rose Hill Friends Church. Graveside services were in Rose Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Watson Funeral Home of Derby, Kan. Mr. WARREN was born Feb. 27, 1924, in Booneville, Ark., to Herbert and Della WARREN. He died Saturday, July 19, 2008. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Carlene, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Gordon and Jo, Sheridan and Bev, Charles and Linda; daughters and sons-in-law, Janelle and Jeff, Becky and Jeff, Stacey and Glen; one brother, Grady and his wife, Alice; one sister, Charlene; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and two on the way.

Funeral services for Delores ALLEN, 61, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetey, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ALLEN was born Nov. 12, 1946, in Eldorado, Ark., to Elmer Franklin BATEY and Faye (SIMPSON) BATEY. She died Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. ALLEN was a retired beautician and of the Baptist faith. She married Arthur ALLEN, April 16, 1971, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Arthur of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Dena and David, and Cristy; one son and daughter-in-law, Jody and Sabrina; eight grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Doris and Danny, June, and Tina; one brother, Jim; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Alene and one brother, John.

Private family memorial services for Jeffery Douglas ANDREWS, 39, of Lavaca, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Andrews was born Oct. 11, 1968, in Sallisaw, to J.D. ANDREWS and Neomia (McCOMBS) ANDREWS. He died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Lavaca. Mr. ANDREWS was a licensed practical nurse. Survivors include three sisters, Debbie, Leona and Roberta; two brothers, Freeman and Stanley; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew, Timothy James ANDREWS.

Memorial services for Ruth Joann BRANSCUM, 76, of Heavener, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dowden Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Mrs. BRANSCUM was born June 2, 1932, in Plainview, Texas, to LeRoy and Hettie (WILLIAMS) BISHOP. She died Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Heavener. Survivors include her husband, George BRANSCUM; four daughters, Sherry, Alline, Patricia and Bonnie; two sons, Glen and George Jr.; two brothers, Kenneth and Danny Paul; 22 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Delese McLAIN and two brothers, Darrell BISHOP and Jimmy BISHOP.

Funeral services for Robert Alon CARPENTER, 50, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Jeff Allred officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CARPENTER was born April 5, 1958, in Levelland, Texas, to Walter and Doris (THOMAS) CARPENTER. He died Friday, July 25, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Rhoda CARPENTER of the home; one daughter, Casi Ranita; one son, Chad Alon; two sisters, Leda and Robi; one half-sister, Cyan; one brother, Ronnie; his father; two grandchildren; grandfather; and step-father. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services for Imogene HENDRIX, 80, of Gans, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HENDRIX was born Sept. 2, 1927, in Van Buren, Ark., to George L. COOKSEY and Estella (FRANKLIN) COOKSEY. She died Thursday, July 24, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Watie L. HENDRIX, July 8, 1946, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death, March 1, 1994, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Johnny, and Carolyn and Carl, and Sherry and Doug; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Cindy; nine grandchildren; one adopted grandchild; one sister, Geneva; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon HENDRIX.

Funeral services for Orbie Estel HOPKINS Jr., 73, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Alton Barnes officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HOPKINS was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Talahina, to Orbie Estel HOPKINS Sr. and Ruth Kathleen (EMMERT) HOPKINS. He died Thursday, July 24, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Dovie Lorene BARNES, Dec. 28, 1985, in Hot Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lorene of the home; one daughter, Diana; one son, Russell; three step-sons, Steven Dale, Robert James and Jerry Anthony; one step-daughter, Angela Gwen; three grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Genia; one brother, Pete; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one great-granddaughter, Ashlee Nicole SMITH.

Graveside services for Bill Brockman LEAF, 62, of Vian, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with the Rev. Kevin Harvell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LEAF was born July 31, 1945, in Vian, to John LEAF and Maude (SHANKS) LEAF. He died Monday, July 28, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Michelle; three sons, Damon, Brian and Jeffrey; 11 grandchildren; one sister, Narcie; four brothers, Jim Sr. and Cleo, Bobby Joe and Gene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, George LEAF and one sister, Sarah BARNETT.

Funeral services for Gladys Marie LEDFORD, 77, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Revival Fires Church with the Revs. Norman Ledford, Bill Dalton and Mike Johnson officiating. Burial is in the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LEDFORD was born Jan. 9, 1931, in Lavaca, Ark., to Ed SHEPARD and Elizabeth (BREWER) SHEPARD. She died Monday, July 28, 2008, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Charley LEDFORD of the home; one daughter, Vicky and her husband, Mike; three sons, Norman, Richard and his wife, Janet, and Wayne; one brother, Doyle; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Agnes BARNES and one brother, Gerald SHEPARD.

Funeral services for Leah LOCUST, 66, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Kenneth Lewis and Allison Phillips officiating. Burial was in Barnoskie Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LOCUST was born Aug. 25, 1941, in Madill, to Thomas UNDERWOOD and Fannie MAYTUBBY. She died Friday, July 25, 2008, in Vian. Survivors include George; two daughters, Janice and her husband, Sonny, Clara and her husband, Charles; four sons, Darrell and companion, Alma, Danny, and Abraham Jr., and Brian and companion, LaDonna; one sister, Ruth; one brother, Calvin and his wife, Pat; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Daniel MEELY and Abraham LOCUST, one son, James MEELY and one granddaughter, Janessa GORD.

Funeral services for Margaret Ellen WHITMER MORGAN, 87, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Braxton Bigot officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MORGAN was born Dec. 10, 1920, in Arkoma, to Clem Grover WHITMER and Fannie Alice (ALLEN) WHITMER. She died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, in Van Buren, Ark. She married James Floyd MORGAN, Aug. 26, 1939, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, May 23, 1992, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Nancy and Charles CRAMM of Bella Vista, Ark., Linda and Buddy, Mary, and Betty; three sisters-in-law, Velma, Marie and her husband, J.W., and Muriel; four brothers-in-law, Junior, Donald, Harold and Jack; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ben David MORGAN, parents, one sister, Nellie KUHN and two brothers, Millard and Glenn WHITMER.

Funeral services for Jerry NEIGHBORS, 63, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Uniontown Baptist Church in Uniontown, Ark. with the Rev. Mark Thornbrugh officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NEIGHBORS was born Jan. 18, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Arley NEIGHBORS and Sallie (MATTHEWS) NEIGHBORS. He died Friday, July 25, 2008, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his mother; three sons, Jeff, Keith and Jay; four sisters, Sue, Mary, Ruthie and Tammy; two brothers, Arley and Roy; two grandsons; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Glen W. RUSSELL, 76, of Independence, Mo., were held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the Mt. Washington Forever Mausoleum Chapel in Independence, under the direction of Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home of Independence. Mr. RUSSELL died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, in Independence. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Carolyn RUSSELL; three sons, Michael W. and his wife, Gloria, Denny G. and his wife, Marti, and Robin S.; brothers and sisters, Leonard, Hayden, Richard, Garland, Daphine, Maxine, Donna, Terry, Lola and Fern all of Muldrow; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren/ He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Jewel RUSSELL and one brother, Cecil RUSSELL.

Funeral services for Floyd Edward "Eddie" SHERFIELD, 54, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Solid Rock Pentecostal Church of God in Panama with the Revs. Billy Goins and Everett Morris officiating. Burial is in New hope Cemetery, in Spiro, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mr. SHERFIELD was born Aug. 31, 1953, in Poteau. He died Saturday, July 26, 2008, in Pocola. Survivors include three daughters, Carrie and her husband, Dean, Regina and her husband, Chip, and Laura and her husband, Josh; one son, Joshua and Violet; four sisters, Geneve, Renee, Gina and Julie; five brothers, Allen, Wayne, Leon, Andy Ray and Gary; step-mother, Virginia SHERFIELD; seven grandchildren and two more on the way; special friends, Leslie, Dewayne, David and Keith; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Dortha (FRENCH) SHERFIELD and two brothers, Thomas Lee HOBBS and Michael SHERFIELD.

Memorial services for Jerry Lee WILLIAMS, 54, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Millsap Chapel in Webbers Falls with Bro. Russell Sanders officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. WILLIAMS was born Dec. 7, 1953, in Muskogee, to Carl Edward and Mildred Irene (THOMAS) WILLIAMS. He died Thursday, July 24, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Sheryl LAMBERT, May 6, 1993, in Eureka Springs. Survivors include his wife, Sheryl of the home; three children, Eric J., Justin M. and Deidre; five grandchildren; sister, Phyllis; and brother, Keith. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Evelyn "Tootsie" CASEBOLDT.

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