July 1998

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Graveside services for Timothy Duane ALLEN, 25, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Mr. ALLEN was born July 25, 1972, in Sallisaw, to Jack and Geraldine (ONAN) ALLEN. He died Monday, June 29, 1998, in Sallisaw. He was married to Delores (WOODY) ALLEN. Survivors are his wife, Delores; one daughter, Jasmine, one step-daughter, Alisha; and one step-son, Dalton; parents, Jack and Geraldine ALLEN; two sisters, Rosalie and Sue; and two brothers, Chuck and Rodney. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evelyn HARTMAN, Ralph ONAN and Thurman and Daisy ALLEN. Arrangements are under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home of Sallisaw

Funeral services for Walter Virgil "Junior" BUTCHER, Jr., 77, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Bill Adcock, Ken Wolfe, Mark Merrill and Mr. Todd Butcher officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. BUTCHER was born Aug. 17, 1920, in Muldrow, to Walter Virgil BUTCHER, Sr. and Augusta Caroline "Callie" SMITH. He died Monday, June 29, 1998, in Muldrow. Mr. BUTCHER married Audrey Jo (GREEN) BUTCHER May 27, 1939, in Moffett. Survivors are his wife, Audrey J. of the home; three daughters, Shirley, Sandra and Gwenda; two sons, Donnie and Elton; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one sister, Faye. Mr. BUTCHER was preceded in death by one grandson, Jerry David FRY on Jan. 16, 1992, in Muldrow.

Graveside services for Bonnie Louise (BOWLES) COBB, 67, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw with Dr. Mike Taylor officiating. Mrs. COBB was born June 16, 1931, to Charlie Anderson and Willie Elsie (BOYD) BOWLES. She died Thursday, June 25, 1998 in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. She married Ira Gene COBB Dec. 9, 1990, in Russellville, Ark. Survivors are her husband, Ira of the home; one daughter Debbie; one son, David Lee; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Della, Josie and Elvina Mary; and one brother, Herman. Services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Cleatus W. COSPER, 78, of Huntsville, Texas, were held Monday at Joe Byrd Cemetery in Huntsville, with Chaplain Jim Brazzil officiating. Mr. COSPER was born Aug. 5, 1919, in Maxwell, to J. W. COSPER and Annie (HOWARD) COSPER. He died Thursday, June 25, 1998, in Huntsville. Survivors are two daughters, Joann and Jill; two sisters, Jewel and Jessie; and one brother, Furman. He was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy and eight brothers and sisters, Dave, George, Dick, Sarah, Vivian, Opal, Orea and Dessie. Arrangements were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Services of Webbers Falls.

Funeral services for Glenda Raylene GREEN, 29, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Spiro. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery. Survivors include her husband David of the home; one daughter, Christine Rae; and one son, David Aaron; parents Rudy and Shirley JENKINS; Paternal grandmother, Dewie WOODY; two sisters, Rhonda and Pamela; four brothers, Johnny, Larry, Rudy and Robert. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Raymond WOODY. Services were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro.

Memorial services for Shane Charles HAMPTON, 38, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Chapel in Sallisaw. Mr. HAMPTON died Wednesday, June 24, 1998, in a Tulsa hospital. Survivors include his wife, Marsha of the home; three sons, Shannon Charles, Michael Kane and Cody Mitchell; parents Bobby and Gaylen; grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles HAMPTON; one sister, Cathrin E.; and one brother, Darrell Wade; He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mount Lonzalo SHORT, Mary Belle WILLIS and Henry Travis BARBER.

Funeral services for Odell ISHAM, 66, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vian Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dale Ritter, Mr. Brock Abercrombie and Mr. Fred Reavis officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. ISHAM was born Nov. 8, 1931, in Vian to Lillian Lee and Luella (STILL) ISHAM. He died Saturday, June 27, 1998, in Tulsa. Mr. ISHAM married Bonnie Jean (WILSON) ISHAM May 31, 1965, in Reno, Nev. Survivors are three daughters, Sharon Kay, Revecca Sue and Cynthia Gail; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three brothers, Deleo, Jimmie Lee and Arnold; five sister, Joy, Dean, Flo, Colleen and Pat; 11 nephews and four nieces; other relatives and many friends. Mr. ISHAM was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie, in October 1994, his parents and one brother Kiowiah, who was killed in World War II in October, 1943.

Funeral services for Irene May JAMES, 88, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. James Ogdon officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mrs. JAMES was born Jan. 10, 1910, in Kibler, Ark. to William Marvin MAY and Catherine (BRODIE) MAY. Mrs. JAMES married W. T. James May 9, 1936, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1980. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Graveside services for Dapha MCLELLAN JORDAN, 82, of Sun Valley, Calif.., were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, Calif., with her son-in-law, the Rev. Ronald Kempe officiating. Mrs. JORDAN was born Aug. 29, 1915, in Prum, to Jack and Myrtle MCLELLAN. She died Tuesday, June 23, 1998, at Puyallup, Wash. Survivors include one son, Robert; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Al, Janet and Ronald; three grandchildren, Michael, Katherine and Jonathan; two sisters, Myrtle and Hazel; one aunt, Imogene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmert JORDAN, her parents; two brothers, Jack and Wayne MCLELLAN. Burial was under the direction of Forest Lawn Mortuary in Hollywood Hills.

Graveside services for May Delle (OLIVER) NEWTON, 59, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with he Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Mrs. NEWTON was born Dec. 8, 1938, in Sallisaw, to John Calvin and Irene (HUTCHINSON) OLIVER. She died Thursday June 25, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Ceclia, Roxane and April; one son, Jamie; 10 grandchildren; her mother Irene OLIVER; four sisters, Ora Dell, Adel, Opal and Estelle; four brothers, Thomas, Johnny, Donald, and Charles. Mrs. NEWTON was preceded in death by her father, John Calvin OLIVER, and one daughter, Sheilia Joan NEWTON WILSON, April 13, 1987, in Salinas, Calif.

Funeral services for Rose NIX, 63, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Pat Quinn officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mrs. NIX was born July 18, 1934, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Edgar F. and Edith Edell (WATSON) ROUSEY. She died Sunday, June 28, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Dean NIX Aug. 22, 1952 in Kansas City, Mo. Survivors are her husband Dean of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Connie; two grandsons, Pat and John Michael; one granddaughter, Stephanie Lyn; one great-grandson, Michael Tyler; two sisters, Delores and Irma; two nephews and three nieces; one brother-in-law and wife Bill and Wendy; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Emma Jane PASCOE, 90, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethel Cemetery in Chandler, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. PASCOE died Thursday, June 25, 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Grace and Oma; one son, David; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

Services for Robert Dick "Bob" ANDERSON, 68, of Gore were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the House of Prayer, north of Gore. The Revs. Laymon Garrison and Garner Garrison officiated. Mr. ANDERSON was born March 3, 1930, in Duluth, Minn. He died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at Gore. He married Mildred E. (GARRISON) ANDERSON Oct. 19, 1965, in Reno, Nev. She preceded him in death Jan. 31, 1998. Survivors include one nephew, John; one niece, Anna Kay; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Laymon and Virginia, and Garner and Lena; six sisters-in-law, Vera, Elsie and husband, Chuck, Ruth Ann, Daisy and husband, Tillman, and Mary and Elma; and other friends and relatives. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Ruby HILL BOWDEN, 88, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, south of Muldrow, with the Rev. Dan Lokey officiating. Burial is in Memory of Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. BOWDEN was born July 17, 1909, in Greenville, Texas, to Will STRAYHORN and Ada (SCARBOROUGH) STRAYHORN. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Noah HILL, Jan 7, 1964, her second husband, George Albert BOWDEN, Oct. 19, 1987, one brother, Ray STRAYHORN, and two sisters, L. C. GLEN and Faye MCBRIDE. Survivors include three sons Dean, Eldon and Wayne; two daughters, Viola and Laura; one sister Jane; 14 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Fern M. BURDETT, 88, of Checotah were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Checotah. The Rev. Everett Dunn officiated. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Checotah. Mrs. BURDETT was born July 21, 1909, in Sallisaw, to John TOWRY and Mary (YOUNG) TOWRY. She died Monday, July 6, 1998, in Checotah. She married Harrill BURDETT March 24, 1933, in Tahlequah. Survivors include four sons, Don, Jimmy, Jack and Ted; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bonnie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold BURDETT in 1991, four brothers, one sister and her parents.

Funeral services for James Anthony "Jim" CORBIT, 53, of Muldrow were held at 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Revs. Al Ruckman and Harvey Rogers officiated. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. CORBIT was born Dec. 12, 1944, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Alonzo CORBIT and Beulah Ethel (EUBANKS) CORBIT. He died Sunday, July 5, 1998, in Fort Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, Alonzo CORBIT, one brother, Donald CORBIT and one sister, Pauline KUSICK. Survivors include one son, Justin Lee; his mother, Beulah; three sisters, Burndean, Vina and Linda; four brothers, Bill, John Rex, Gerald and Gary. and several nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Nettie Ozelle (THAXTON) CROW, 102, of Sallisaw will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Mallory -Wheeler Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Wheeler-Mallory Funeral Home. Mrs. CROW was born Aug. 1, 1895, in Thaxton, Miss., to Dr. Montgomery Campbell THAXTON and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" FARRAR THAXTON. She died Monday, July 6, 1998, at Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. She married Charles Houston CROW Sr. Oct. 6, 1912, in Eula, Texas. Her husband, Charles Houston CROW Sr. and a son Charles Houston CROW Jr. preceded her in death. Survivors include her daughter, Freda Louise; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and 17 step-great--great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Marian Louise WUDARCKI FORSBERG, 59, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. FORSBERG died Saturday, July 4, 1998, in a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Eleanor ISH. Survivors include her husband James H.; two daughters, Mary L and Marjorie; one son, Michael; one step-son, James C.; two step-daughters, Patty and Elaine; six grandchildren; and one brother, Robert. The body will be cremated under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services for Nora (EARP) KING, 87, of Poteau are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the First Baptist Church in Cowlington. The Rev. Gary Madlock will officiate. Burial is in Short Mountain Cemetery, near Cowlington. Mrs. KING was born Jan. 29, 1911, in Coal Hill, Ark., to Henry Clay EARP and Nancy (DURHAM) EARP. She died Tuesday, July 7, 1998, in Poteau. She married John Norton KING June 10, 1933, in Cowlington. He preceded her in death May 27, 1985. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra; one son, Stuart Dean; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Don KING, two daughters, Betty Jean ROLLO and Joan KING, three brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Phyllis Rae McKINNEY, 60, of Gore were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Gore. The Rev. Tim Perkins officiated. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. MCKINNEY was born Nov. 18, 1937, in Geary, to Ira PAULK and Mamie (STAS) PAULK. She died Saturday, July 4, 1998, in Memphis, Tenn. She married J. T. McKINNEY in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, J. T.; one daughter, Kathy; two sons, Mark and Kevan J.; 10 grandchildren; four sisters, Dorothy, Donna Gene, Patsy and Glenda; and one brother, I. J. PAULK.

Graveside services for Marvella NORVELL MYSINGER, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Charles Scantling officiating. Mrs. MYSINGER was born Nov. 17, 1931, in Brushcreek, Mo., to Henry SHUMATE and Etta Mae (YANCY) SHUMATE. Survivors include her husband James; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Charlene; one grandson, Toby; two granddaughters, Melissa and Amanda; one brother, Robert; and her mother Etta Mae. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth MULLIGAN. Services were under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for John Landreth RIGGS, 77, of Braggs were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Pentecostal Holiness Church of Braggs. Mr. George Davis officiated. Burial was in South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs, under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home in Muskogee. Mr. RIGGS was born Nov. 8, 1920, in Braggs, to Rufus RIGGS and Edith (ADAIR) RIGGS. He died Saturday, July 4, 1998, at his home. Mr. RIGGS married Joan DAVIS July 5, 1941, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife Joan; one daughter, Debbie; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lanny and Becky and Johnny and Roddy and Karen; nine grandchildren, Phillip, Shawn, Michelle, Marcy, Cynthia, Ryan, Dusty, Brandon, and Matt; 4 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives, loved ones and friends. Mr. RIGGS was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Rudy and James RIGGS.

Funeral services for Minnie T. WALLACE, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. July 3, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Revs. James D. Jones, M. I. Brown, Melvin Williams and Daniel Clayton officiated. Burial was in Centerpoint Cemetery in Redland under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. WALLACE was born April 15, 1910, in Dardanelle, Ark., to Barthy THOMPSON and Nora (CAIN) THOMPSON. She married James Ruben WALLACE in 1941 in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death Jan. 22, 1994. Survivors include one daughter, Elder Evora Bell; 18 grandchildren, Jasper, Ella Mae, Ollie, Billy, Betty, L. C., Leonard, Minnie, Henry, Mary, Alice, Eddie, Constance, Peggy, Tina, Gabby, Exodus and Meloni; 47 great-grandchildren; 62 great-great-grandchildren; four great-great-great-grandchildren; and three cousins with whom she was raised, Ruby, Bertha, and Julia;

Funeral services for Othel "O. W. Bill" BROWN, 76, of Muldrow were held at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. He died Saturday, July 11, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors included his wife, Helen Freeman BROWN of the home; two brothers, Henry and Gene; three step-daughters, Frankie, Linda, and Carol; two sisters, Frances and Mary; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.

Funeral services for Lena J. CONRAD, 85, of Webbers Falls are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Eddie McElhannon officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery at Gore, under the direction of Milsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. CONRAD was born Dec. 12, 1912, in Gans, to Thomas Allan BELL and Lula Myrtle (COWAN) BELL. She died Monday, July 13, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sons, Med Jr, Rudy, and Kenneth; four daughters, Mary Lou, Gale, Modene and Ruth Lee; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ocie; and two brothers, Tom and Claud.

Funeral services for Carl Lewis PATTERSON, 67, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow. Mr. PATTERSON was born Oct. 23, 1920, in Waldron, Ark., to William David "Dave" PATTERSON and Clara Virginia (CAGLE) PATTERSON. He died Friday, July 10, 1998 in Talihina. Survivors include two sons, Eddy and Mike; one daughter, Sharon; three grandchildren, Savannah, Seirra and Tina.

Funeral services for Irene POTTS, 72, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mallory-Wheeler Chapel in Sallisaw. The Rev. Robert Polvado officiated. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. POTTS was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Sallisaw, to Roy NEW and Tennie (LONG) NEW. She died Monday, July 13, 1998, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Survivors include her husband, George SANDERS of the home; one son-in-law, Joe; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. POTTS was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Reba Davis, one sister, Mamie COMPTON, and two brothers, Clyde NEW and Wesley NEW.

Funeral services for Glen Davis WILSON, Jr., 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. He died Monday, July 13, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include his wife, Zena COLLYAR WILSON of the home; one daughter, Glenda Sue; two granddaughters, Jeannie and Melissa; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Thurman J. AKINS, 72, of Spiro are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Spiro City Cemetery. Mr. AKINS died Thursday, July 16, 1998, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil M. and Ettie (DUNKIN) AKINS, and one brother Carl AKINS Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Bobby; a step daughter and son-in-law, Joanna and David; three grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth, Robert and Tosha; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Ora and Joe, Ila and Joe; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Raymond and Louise, Hershel and Bonnie, and Doyle; and several nieces and nephews. Services are under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro.

Funeral services for Michael "Gus" LOVELL, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Burial was in Old Union Cemetery in Hackett, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home. Mr. LOVELL was born April 8, 1951, to Lloyd and Lucille LOVELL. He died Tuesday, July 14, 1998, in a Sioux Falls, S. D. hospital. Survivors include his parents, Lloyd and Lucille; one daughter, Laura; one sister, Deena; one brother, Dr. Victor; six nieces and nephew; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Todd BAXTER, 36, of Guthrie will be July 22, burial in Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. James was born Nov. 26, 1961 in Chickasha to Jim and Bonnie (FRANKS) BAXTER. He died July 19 at his home. Survivors include his father, Jim; a brother Tonnie; his stepmother, Linda; two stepbrothers, Wade Henry and Jason HENRY.

Funeral services for William "Bill" BALDRIDGE, 57, of Livingston, Texas, are being held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston. The Revs. Chris Borden and Kevin Kleinhenz are officiating. Burial is in Magnolia Cemetery in Onalaska, Texas, under the direction of Cochran Funeral Home. Mr. BALDRIDGE was born Aug. 17, 1940, in Alamo, Tenn. to Garland Odell BALDRIDGE and Virginia (WYNNS) BALDRIDGE. He died Saturday, July 18, 1998, in Memorial Medical Center for the Living in Livingston. Survivors include his wife, Robin (CAMMACK) BALDRIDGE of the home; mother, Virginia; two sons, Steven and Marty; two daughters, Dana and Lori; two granddaughters, Beth and Brooke; three sisters, Rose, Judy and Betty; and mother-in-law, Linda ROY. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Steven JOHNSON, 79, of Blackgum were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Rev. Jack Basse officiated. Burial was in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. JOHNSON was born Jan. 9, 1919, in Blackgum, to Steve and Victoria (YANDELL) JOHNSON. He died Thursday, July 16, 1998, in a Tahlequah hospital. He married Lois Mae (SIMMONS) JOHNSON Aug. 17, 1942, at Vian. Survivors include his wife, Lois JOHNSON of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny W. and Linda, and Joseph Wayne and Carol Ann; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mae Dean and Jim and Linda Leoma and John; six brothers, Ernest, Rube, Benny, Washington, Mason, and Albert; one sister, Nancy; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, C. B., L. D. and Younger JOHNSON, and a sister, Mable WALTERS.

Funeral services for Tommy Dewayne JORDAN, 21, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Revs. Ronnie Gilmore and J. D. Jordan officiated. Burial was in Redland Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mr. JORDAN was born Feb. 3, 1977, to Tommy W. JORDAN and Dorothy (WOODWARD) JORDAN. He died Saturday, July 18, 1998, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Mr. JORDAN married Rebecca Ann (YANCEY) JORDAN Dec. 14, 1996, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife Rebecca Ann of the home; parents, Tommy and Dorothy; one sister, Tammy; one brother, Galen; two nieces; two nephews; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Willie Azille OWEN, 90, of Tulsa formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. The Rev. Marcus Alexander will officiate. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mrs. OWEN was born Nov. 30, 1907, in Gans, to William ARNETT and Mary Ella (BENTLEY) ARNETT. She died Monday, July 20, 1998, in Tulsa. Mrs. OWEN married Virgil David OWEN Feb. 19, 1935, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1972. She was also preceded in death by one son James DAUGHERTY, Nov. 21, 1992, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Mary; three granddaughters, Carol, Mary and Alice, three great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and one great-great-granddaughter.

Frances Marie Wood MACDONALD PHILLIPS, 77, of Sallisaw died Sunday, July 19. 1998, in Vian. Mrs. PHILLIPS was born Nov. 11, 1920, in Coldwater, Mich. to Garford U. WOOD and Lulu B. (PELLING) WOOD. Mrs. PHILLIPS married Gail Phillips Feb. 14, 1962, in Kalamazoo, Mich. He preceded her in death in 1985. Survivors include four sons, Vernon C., John B., Patrick C., and Jeff; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two half sisters, Beverly and Mary.

Funeral services for Clarence Maxfield "Smity" SMITH, 66, of Cameron were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Rock Island Community Church in Rock Island. Burial was in the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr. SMITH died Thursday, July 16, 1998, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Delores of the home; two daughters, Leah and Lori; one son, Richard Allen; two step-sons, Shawn and Barry; two sisters, Maxine and Norma; and nine grandchildren.

Funeral services for Martha (FRAZIER) DAMAN, 101, of Gore were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Gore United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bill Buttram officiated. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. DAMAN was born Oct. 1, 1896, in Monticello, Ill., to Albert and Harriet (RICHMOND) FRAZIER. She died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in Tulsa. Mrs. DAMAN married Park DAMAN Oct. 11, 1911, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley; two grandsons and their wives, Ogden and Patti, and Daman and Brita; one granddaughter and husband, Martha Lynn; and six great-grandchildren, Shawn, Kara, Audre, Rachel, Chris and Champ; and one great-great-grandchild, Chessy.

Funeral services for Herman A. ELKINS, 90, of Gainesville, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel in Coleman, Texas. The Rev. Chris Elkins, grandson of the deceased officiated. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home. Mr. ELKINS was born Nov. 24, 1907, to John M. ELKINS and Maggie (ALEXANDER) ELKINS. He died Monday, July 20, 1998, at the Renaissance Care Center in Gainesville. Mr. ELKINS married Amelia BLUMEL Nov. 7, 1925, in Burkett, Texas. She preceded him in death in April 1990. Also preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Buren ELKINS. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Ora Faye and Bob, and Patsy and Ron; two sons and daughters-in-law, Merle and Norma Kay, and Melvin and Patricia; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Wilbur, Winston, Thelbert and Sam.

Funeral services for Earnestine Eula FRANK, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Rev. Steve Rutherford officiated. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. FRANK was born March 12, 1912, in Fort Smith to Granville Miller BRUTON and Jennie Elizabeth (ROBINSON) BRUTON. She died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Frank; three grandchildren, Paul, Jilian and Jenny; and three sisters, Thelma, Billie and Helen.

Funeral services for Beatrice NOBLES GRAHAM, 80, of Muldrow were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, at Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. GRAHAM died Monday, July 20, 1998, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Michelle; one step-son, Jimmy; one step-daughter, Virginia; three brothers, J. B., James K., and Winford; two sisters, Geneva and Jean; two grandchildren, John and Linzie; and one step-grandson, Mark.

Funeral services for Arlene HOLDER, 72, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at South Colonial Chapel in Oklahoma City. The Rev. Dale Hamm officiated. Mrs. HOLDER was born July 13, 1926, in Sallisaw, to Jess Garland and Mary Elizabeth MASTERSON. She died Tuesday, July 21, 1998. Survivors include her husband D. D. HOLDER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Jim; two grandchildren, Lyndsie and Joe; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents , an infant son, Russell Cordell HOLDER, and one sister Margaret Lou MASTERSON.

Memorial services for Betty JOHNSON, 58, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Rev. Steve Davis officiated. Burial was a private scattering of cremains, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Dec. 18, 1939, in England, Ark., to William BOHANNAN and Stella (TYLER) BOHANNAN. She died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Orville Louis JOHNSON June 2, 1956, in Tijuana, Mexico. Survivors include her husband, Orville JOHNSON of the home; one daughter, Euvona; three sons, Delbert Lynn, Cody Raymond and Bobby Darrell; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; her mother, Stella; seven sisters, Louise, Dora, Paralee, Ann, Carolyn, Phyllis and Viola; and three brother, Charles, Richard and Elmer.

J. C. JORDAN, 61, of Spiro died Sunday, July 19, 1998, at his home. There will be no services. Survivors include his mother, Hilda; two daughters, Jane Hilda and Tammy; one son, Jim; several grandchildren; and one sister, Pegi CECIL of Arkoma. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce JORDAN, and one brother, Clyde JORDAN. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro.

Funeral services for Tom Collins LEE, 74, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, south of Muldrow. The Rev. Phil Talley is officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. LEE was born Sept. 23, 1923, in Muldrow, to Frank LEE and Mary (DORITY) LEE. He died Thursday, July 23, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Wanda Ruth CARR Dec. 24, 1946, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death July 12, 1979. Survivors include three daughters, Connie Ruth, Susan Jan and Paula Kim; two sons, Tommy Mack and Steven Collins; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lizzie and Bessie; and one brother, Joe.

Funeral services for Bertha Mae MASSENGALE, 97, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Born in 1901, in Lavaca. Mrs. MASSENGALE was preceded in death by her husband Tom in 1977, three sons, William Nathan, Leonard David and Tommy Lee. Survivors include three daughters, Jewel, Bonnie and Eva; one daughter-in-law, Tressie; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Jesse M. MCKINLEY, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Mr. MCKINLEY died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lydia; one daughter, Ann; two sons, Mack and David; eight grandchildren, Ronald, Carol, Lisa, Jeff, Kimberly, Corey, Jason, and Robin; and seven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Merle Wade SMITH, 61, of Muskogee were held 9:30 a.m. in the U. S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark. The Rev. Lee Woodard officiated. Mr. SMITH was born Sept. 14, 1936, in Sequoyah County to Watie Blakely SMITH and Jeffie Dee (COTNEY) SMITH. He died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, in Muskogee. Survivors include two daughters, Charlotte, and Marcella; one son James; two sisters, Mary Sue and Linda Faye; and two brothers, Paul Ed and Blakely. Services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside service for Harley WILSON, Sr., 93, of Vian were held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Marble City Cemetery in Marble City. The Rev. Jim Goins officiated. Mr. WILSON was born Jan. 28, 1905, in Marble City, Sequoyah District, Oklahoma, Indian Territory, to James Clendon WILSON and Carrie Effie (WATKINS) WILSON. He died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in Neodasha, Kan. Survivors include four daughters, Sigrid, Carrie, Tempie and Novie; six sons, Waylard, Willard, Harley Jr., Jim, Raymon and Johnny; 34 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Roger Lee FARGO, 44, of Kellyville died Friday, July 24, 1998, in Sallisaw. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Sapulpa. Mr. FARGO was born Nov. 12, 1953, in Tulsa, to Gerald Joe FARGO and Lenora (COPELAND) FARGO. He was a mechanic. Survivors include his parents; three daughters, Trina, Sheila and Brandy Irene; one sister, Mary Ann; and two brothers, Asa and Gerald Wayne. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for the Rev. Bill HUTCHINGS, 60, of Success, Ark., formerly of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at Success Baptist Church. Also, services at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Freewill Baptist Church in Vian. Officiating at the services are the Revs. Loy Culver, Larry Owens and Tom Ballard. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. HUTCHINGS was born Aug. 30, 1937, in Vian to William Garrett HUTCHINGS and Era Wilma (CASEY) HUTCHINGS. He died Monday, July 27, 1998 at his home. Mr. HUTCHINGS married Loretta Jo (MOORE) HUTCHINGS July 15, 1954, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Loretta of the home; one son, Chris; three daughters, Rhonda, Rochelle and Calisse; his mother, Era; four sisters, Wilma, Virginia, Wanda and Linda; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Billy, on Feb. 12, 1977, and his father and a sister, Angela HUTCHINGS. Services in Success are under the direction of Ermert Funeral Home in Corning, Ark.

Graveside services for Sam S. LACEY, 60, of Sallisaw will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, in the Maeser Cemetery in Vernal, Utah. Mr. LACEY was born Sept. 22, 1937, in Mobile, Ala., to Leonard Harvey and Ethel (SMITH) LACEY. He died Sunday, July 26, 1998. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; one son, Leonard; one daughter, Shannon; two stepdaughters, Sherry and Jannett; two stepsons, Edward and Frank; his mother, Ethel; and one granddaughter, Danyeal. Services are under the direction of Hullinger-Jolley Funeral Home in Vernal.

Graveside services for Taft REED, 89, of Sallisaw will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw. Mr. REED was born Sept. 9, 1908, in Marble City, to Peter Arnold REED and Ellen Francis (PETERS) REED. He died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Ruby; one brother, Alvis; several nieces and nephews. Services are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Bobby Joe RELEFORD, 47, of Tulsa will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Baptist Church, south of Roland. The Rev. Daniel Clayton will officiate. Burial will be in Centerpoint Cemetery in Redland, under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. RELEFORD was born Jan. 29, 1951, in Moffett, to Jessie VANN and Bernice RELEFORD. He died Saturday, July 25, 1998, in a Tulsa hospital. Survivors include his mother, Bernice ; six sisters, Carolyn, Barbara, Verna, Darlene, Brenda and Sherry; three brothers, Stanley, Jimmy Don and Tracy; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Rikki Gale SIZEMORE, 39, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, were held Friday, at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston. The Rev. M. Eugene Vickery officiated. Mrs. SIZEMORE was born Oct. 23, 1958, in Augusta, Ga., to Bud and Jean PARRISH. She died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, in Houston. Survivors include her parents; two daughters, Winnie and Elizabeth Ann; one son, Ricky; two granddaughters, Shaunice and Daunicia; two brothers, Buddy and Leslie; four sisters, Rae Jean, Joyce, Maria and Jackie; and other nieces and nephews. Services were under the direction of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in Eldridge, Texas.

Funeral services for Albert SOUTHERLAND Jr., 75, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow. The Rev. Tim Ohls is officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Mallory-Wheeler Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. SOUTHERLAND was born April 8, 1923, in Gans to William Albert SOUTHERLAND and Pearl (SANDLIN) SOUTHERLAND. He died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Wyneta of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carol and Wayne, and Angela; four sons and daughters-in-law, George and Deborah, Roger and Vickie, Bobby and Cathy, David and Theresa,; three sisters, Nadiene "Bill", Juanita "Peggy", and Hazel; three brothers, Robert, Alfred, and Charles; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mr. SOUTHERLAND was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William "Jiggs" SOUTHERLAND and Johnny SOUTHERLAND.

Robert T. STOLP, formerly of Guthrie died July 22 in Edinburg, Texas. He was born Aug. 4, 1925, in Freeport, IL. to Bernadine TRUE and Robert Charles Stolp. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mildred.

Graveside services for Emily Ellen WILLIAMS, 90, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Drake Stand Cemetery, southwest of Sallisaw. Dr. J. D. Ward officiated. Mrs. WILLIAM was born Aug. 1, 1907, in Little Rock, Ark., to James Allison MORRIS and Mary Isabell (NORRIS) MORRIS. She died Saturday, July 25, 1998, in Sallisaw. Mrs. WILLIAMS married Joe Eugene WILLIAMS Nov. 15, 1946, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death Sept. 18, 1972. Survivors include a friend, Joyce O'Brien of Sallisaw. Services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

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