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Funeral services for Thelma E. BAGLEY, 96, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Jim Franklin, Gary Mullen and Freddie Howard officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 5, 1908, in Sallisaw, to Charles Wesley PALMER and Fannie Patsy McCOY. She died on Friday, May 28, 2004, in Sallisaw. Mrs. BAGLEY married Floyd Fonzil BAGLEY on Feb. 15, 1929, in Drakes Prairie. He preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 1996. Survivors include six daughters and five sons-in-law, Vera and Bob, and Lou and Bill, Mae, Patsy and Seth, and Janie and John, and Kathleen "Brownie" and Jorgen; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Nelese, She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dona RANDOLPH.

Funeral services for Annys Pauline CONLEY, 77, of Wichita, Kan., were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at the Downing & Lahey Mortuary East in Wichita, Kan. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Cemetery in Vian, services were under the direction of Downing & Lahey Mortuary East of Wichita. She was born on Jan. 4, 1927, in Deer Creek, to Edith and Ora HOLMES. She died on Thursday, May 28, 2004. She married Dell Pete CONLEY of Vian in 1955. Survivors include five children, Michele, Richard, Keith, Dennis and Peter; seven grandchildren and one sister. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lex CROSSON.

Funeral services for Bradley S. DYER, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Tommy Treat and David Rhoads officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Aug. 18, 1920, in Muldrow, to John Henry DYER and Bena Ann BRADLEY. He died on Saturday, May 29, 2004, in Fort Smith. He married Elsie Irene HENRY on Sept. 17, 1942, in Gans. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Irene DYER of the home in Muldrow; one daughter and son-in-law, Fran and Fred; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Linda, and Dale and Ginia; one grandson; three granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; and two brothers, W.W. "Buck" and Truman.

Funeral services for Robert Luther GRAY Sr., 83, of Tulsa, were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home-Westwood Chapel in Tulsa. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holdenville Cemetery, under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home-Westwood Chapel of Tulsa. He was born on May 31, 1920, in Holdenville, to Netche and Bertha GRAY. he died on Saturday, May 29, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Janette and her husband Wade, and Janelle and her husband Jim; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and his wife Karen; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lillian GRAY; two sons, Phillip GRAY and Robert GRAY Jr.; one granddaughter, Kasy CUNNINGHAM; and one sister, Jessie WEBSTER.

Funeral services for Rebecca HAMBY, 101, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. Eugene Christenberry and Tommy Jordan officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 15, 1903, in Redland, to Daniel Benjamin MOORE and Lillie Mae SANDLIN. She died on Friday, May 28, 2004. Survivors include five sons, Eddie, Roger, Alvie, Teddy Dean and Harold Eugene; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Oscar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buen Vester HAMBY on Feb. 18, 1967; two sons, Andrew Dempsey ANDERSON and Eldon HAMBY; one daughter, Ethel ETTER; one sister, Martha JOHNSON and five brothers.

Funeral services for Sam SCARBOROUGH Jr., 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Victory Christian Center in Fort Smith, with Elder James J. Watson and the Rev. Jerry Johnson officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. He was born on June 9, 1931, in Vian, to Sam SCARBOROUGH Sr. and Eunice DREW SCARBOROUGH. He died on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Bell SCARBOROUGH of the home; five daughters, Samantha, Tina, Tracy and Angela, and Mattie; three sons, Johnny and James and David Wayne Jr.; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Nellie, Maxine and Florene and Rosie.

Graveside services for Maude F. VAUGHAN, 92, of Midwest City, formerly of Roland, are being held Thursday at Liberty Cemetery north of Roland, with the Revs. Andy O'Neal and Ed O'Neal officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born on March 21, 1912, in Liberty, to John Fletcher BOND and Eva (SUTTON) BOND. She died on Monday, May 31, 2004, in Midwest City. Mrs. VAUGHAN was a homemaker and of the Holiness faith. She married Nathan A. VAUGHAN on July 20, 1931, in Long. He preceded her in death on June 22, 1999. Survivors include one daughter, Plina Blanche; two sons, John W., and Joe; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Myrtle, Anna and Etta Mae, and Loma; and three brothers, John and George and Cassie.

Memorial services for Bobby Frank HARKREADER, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Avos Rogers officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 8, 1927, in Sand Springs, to William Jess HARKREADER and Lena (HOWELL) HARKREADER. He died on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Margie Lorene EDWARDS on March 27, 1948. Survivors include his wife, Margie Lorene HARKREADER of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rita and her husband Ronnie, and Joye and her husband Rodney; one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Eloise; two brothers, Ronny Ray and Tommy; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother George "Dobe" HARKREADER; two sisters, Maxine EAGLE and Jewel BRADLEY; and one daughter, Evelyn Francis HARKREADER.

Funeral services for Charlie F. TUCKER, 72, of Sans Bois, were held Tuesday at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel at King & Shearwood Funeral Home in Stigler, with the Rev. Lonnie Williams officiating. Eulogist was the Rev. Ervin Anderson.Burial was in Sans Bois Cemetery, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on May 14, 1932, in McCurtain, to Willie P. TUCKER and Stella C. (BALLARD) TUCKER. He died on Saturday, May 29, 2004, in his home. He married Deloris ANDERSON on July 28, 1956. Survivors include his wife, Deloris TUCKER of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Brenda and Sandra and her husband Ken; one son and daughter-in-law, Brian and his wife D'ann; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Reba and her husband Roy, Ruby and her husband Harve, and Mary Jo and her husband Bill; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Billy Joe, Richard and his wife Della, and Jerry and his wife Ranya; and one sister-in-law, Martha. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Irvin and Paul TUCKER.

Funeral services for Bertie Mae CLARK, 84, of Konawa, were held Saturday at the Church of Christ in Konawa, with Richard Winters officiating.Burial was in Vamoosa Cemetery, under the direction of Pickard-Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa. She was born on May 22, 1920, in Vian, to William BOLIN and Sadie ROSS (McCOY) BOLIN. She died on Thursday, June 3, 2004, in Konawa. Mrs. CLARK married George William "Bill" CLARK on March 29, 1941, in McCurtain. Survivors include three sons, George Jr., Herman and Ernest; three daughters, Shirley, Juanita and Sadie; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mitchell and Richard. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on Oct. 4, 1989; one son, David CLARK on Feb. 26, 1997; and one grandson, Phillip Scott CLARK on June 16, 1997.

Funeral services for Paula Dee GARDNER, 57, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Bob Lever and Michael Goldsmith officiating. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.She was born on Oct. 11, 1946, in Tulsa, to Eugene M. MARTIN and Peggy C. (MILLER) WATSON. She married William B. GARDNER on Aug. 29, 1967, in Rogers County. Survivors include her husband of Roland; two daughters, Julie and Ginger; her mother; two sisters, Johnie Lynn and Whitney; one brother, Curtis P.; two step-sisters, Diane and Sally; and other relatives and friends, including her Boston Terrier, "Petey." She was preceded in death by her father; step-father, Johnnie L. WATSON; and one step-brother, Steven WRIGHT.

Funeral services for Ricky Dale GARRIS, 43, of Muldrow, were held Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Oma Viles officiating.Burial was in Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Aug. 31, 1960, in Tulsa, to Albert Leon GARRIS and Carolyn Lizzie (PRATER) GARRIS. He died on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Debra FREEMAN on Oct. 15, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Debra GARRIS of the home; four daughters, Crystal Dawn, Rosie DeAnn, Monica Denise and Starla DeAnn; two grandchildren; his mother; four sisters, Connie, Mary, Elizabeth Cindy; two brothers, Donnie and Jacob; one half-sister, Teresa; three half-brothers, Michael, Albert and Alex Jr.

Graveside services for Dorothy Faye HARTMAN, 74, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Roger West officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Sept. 19, 1929, in Booneville, Ark., to Henry M. PHILLIPS and Beulah (RILES) PHILLIPS. She died on Sunday, June 6, 2004, in Muldrow. She married Robert Allen HARTMAN on Sept. 2, 1950, in Las Cruces, N.M. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters, Theresa Faye, Laura Louise and Regena Ann; three sons, Robert Allen Jr., Steven Henry and David Paul; eight grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Douglas Luther THOMASON, 89, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Ted Eppler officiating.Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 31, 1915, in Tahlequah, to Martin Luther THOMASON and Emma Mary WALLACE THOMASON. He died on Friday, June 4, 2004, in Vian. He married Pina THOMASON on April 10, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. She preceded him death on March 22, 1987. Survivors include five daughters, Emma Zoe, Karen, Edia, Donna and Mary; one son, Douglas R.; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Jackie. He was also preceded in death by three children, Billy Sam THOMASON, Pina Lavonne THOMASON and Randolph Luther THOMASON.

Graveside services for William Gene USELTON, 56, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the U.S. National Cemetery with full military honors, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. He died Friday, June 4, 2004, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Tonya; two sons, Bill and Charles; five grandchildren; and three brothers, Loyd, Charles and Billy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ida; one sister, Dorothy; and one brother, Ernest.

Trudy Carleen WEDDINGTON, 58, of Tulsa, died Monday, June 7, 2004, in Tulsa. Burial is in Wards Grove Cemetery in Foyil, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Nov. 26, 1945, in Tulsa, to Carl R. BEHRENS and Dovie S. KERNES. Survivors include her husband, Larry L. WEDDINGTON Jr. of the home; one daughter, Kimberly S.; two sons, Craig S. and Eric B.; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Stacia L.

Graveside services for Brinda Rene CARSON, 47, of Sallisaw, are being held Saturday at the Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, with Rev. Tommy Noel officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Sept. 3, 1956, in Whittier, Calif., to Bill Joe CARSON and Jessie (RODERICK) CARSON. She died on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four sons, Anthony, Brandon, Lin and Paul; three grandchildren; her mother of Muldrow; two sisters, Robin and Carrie; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Quinton DAVIS, 68, of Blackgum community, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, with Bro. Raymond Wilson and Bro. Dewayne Davis officiating. Burial will be in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 3, 1936, in Blackgum community, to Marion DAVIS and Nellie (CHOATE) DAVIS. He died on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in Sallisaw. Mr. Davis married Billie WISDOM on July 11, 1954, in Vian. Survivors include his wife of 49 years Billie DAVIS of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Shelia, Debi and Justin, and Rohnda and David; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Donald and Connie.

Graveside services for Kyle McGUIRE, 16, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on July 13, 1987, in Fort Smith. He died Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother, Regina BUTLER; his father, Gary KNAUSS; his grandparents, Jack KNAUSS and Hallie CULPEPPER; two sisters, Connie and Cheryl; and four brothers, Chester Lee, Fredrick, Kevin and Kelly.

Funeral services for Eugene NIEMANN, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith, with burial at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith.Rosary services are at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home in Fort Smith. He died on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Mary NIEMANN of the home; two sons, David and Phillip; nine grandchildren; and one step-grandson.

Funeral services for Seth TIMMONS, 92, of West Fork, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Ark., with the Rev. Edward Cunningham officiating. Burial is in Billingsly Cemetery in West Fork, Ark., under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove. He was born on Feb. 20, 1912, in Washington County, Ark., to Albert TIMMONS and Mina (MITCHEL) TIMMONS. He died on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in his home in Vian. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Violet BARNES, 83, of Cedarville, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grandview Assembly of God Church, with burial in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died on June 12, 2004, in an area nursing home. Survivors include three daughters, Linda, Rosella and Anna; six sons, Recil, Cecil , J.W. and Otis Jr., Alva and Darrell; 23 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Neil. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otis BARNES and her first husband Walter PAYTON.

Funeral services for Alexander Donavan Ray BURRIS, an infant, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Pastor Joe Grayson officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 18, 2004, in El Reno, to David BURRIS Jr. and Amber L. LONG. He died on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in Geary. Survivors include his mother; his father; his grandparents, David BURRIS Sr., Sarah GRAYSON, Sabrina SHINN and Mike LONG; great-grandparents, Donna BURRIS and Donald BURRIS; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Pauline and John GRAYSON, Everett LONG and Clare WILLIE.

Curt CHAMBERS, died Sunday, June 13, 2004, at his home in Edmond. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Baggerley Funeral Home in Edmond. A memorial service will be held at the Gore United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. A complete obituary will be published in the next edition of Your TIMES.

Graveside services for Donald G. CRANDALL, 76, of Gans, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Sunny Lane Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 1, 1927, in Terlton, to J.W. CRANDALL and Cecil BICKS CRANDALL. He died on Monday, June 14, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Uvelta CRANDALL on May 13, 1975, in El Reno. Survivors include his wife Uvelta CRANDALL of the home; three sons and one daughter-in-law, John, Jack and Jim and his wife Kendrea ; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Tommy; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Charles CROSSNO Sr., 66, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. He died on Saturday, June 12, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Martha, Susan, Betty and Doris; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Dorothy, and two brothers, Bobby Gene and Jake.

Rosary services for Helen Gatlin EATON, 94, of Barling, Ark., were held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the St. Scholastica Monastery with funeral mass to follow at 10 a.m., with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on Jan. 23, 1910, in Webbers Falls, to Mary and Norah (RHOMAR) GATLIN. She died on Sunday, June 13, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include several cousins, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978.

Graveside services for Nadean Elsie FOREMAN, 74, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw, with Bro. Joe Nemecek officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 24, 1930, in Brent, to Theodore Edward COPELAND and Dora STEPHEN. She died on Thursday, June 10, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela and Karen; one son, Keith; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lorena, Mildred and Grace; one brother, Warren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Aaron Galveston "A.G." MOULDER, 75, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Brushy Holiness Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Bo Marley and Bro. Lee Thornell officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born March 17, 1929, in Cass County, Texas, to Hugh MOULDER and Emma (LUNDY) MOULDER. He died on Friday, June 11, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Velma Levon PHILPOT on Feb. 9, 1952, in Texarkana, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Velma MOULDER of the home; three daughters, Dolores, Dana and Darla; two sons, Danny and Donald; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, James; one sister, Elizabeth; three step-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

Funeral services for Deborah Kay PETERSON, 51, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. J.D. Jones officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Dec. 1, 1952, in Marlow to Walter MELOTT and Beulah (DAVIS) MELOTT. She died on Friday, June 11, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer and Jacquelyn; one son, Donald; two grandchildren; three sisters, Patsy Ann, Donna Marie and Ruby Nadine. She was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Kenneth MELOTT.

Funeral services for Vera Lavonia ELLIS RUDICK, 88, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Garland Hobbs officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 25, 1915, in Roosevelt, Ark., to Noah Arthur ELLIS and Martha Thomas (THRASHER) ELLIS. She married Cornelius John RUDICK on Sept. 8, 1934, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on April 25, 1997. Survivors include three sons, Dayton McConnell, Noah Macon and Royce Cornelius; one sister, Jeannean; one brother, Leland; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.She was also preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for James W. SMITH, 61, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the White Cemetery in Gore, with the Rev. William Armstrong and Bro. Johnny Drummond officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 28, 1942, in Memphis, Tenn., to Howard SMITH and Ivy (LOONEY) SMITH. He died on Sunday, June 13, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Sonya and Sandra; one son, James; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Sylvia Marie WAACK, 95, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Robert Polvado and Bob Potter officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 20, 1908, in Pittsburg, Kan., to Otto Ervy FRENCH and Ida Della PATISON. She died on Thursday, June 10, 2004, in Gore. She married Rev. Chester August WAACK on July 20, 1930, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death in November, 1983. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Rosa Lee and Richard; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary and one sister-in-law, Evelyn.

Funeral services for Jerry Andrew COLLINS, 63, of Ozark, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark, with the Revs. Bill Sexton and Burl Young officiating. Burial is in Highland Cemetery, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark.He was born on July 31, 1940, in Altus, Ark., to Barry COLLINS and Mary (WILSON). Survivors include his wife, Jurlen (SEXTON) COLLINS of Ozark; one daughter, Brenda; one son, Danny Ray; one grandson; one sister, Mary Lou; and five brothers, Billy, Jimmy, Sam, Lonnie and David.

Funeral services for Jessie DIFFEE, 89, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 1, 1915, in Sallisaw, to Mack PRICE and Katie (HOLDER) PRICE. She died on Wednesday, June 16, 2004, in Muskogee. Survivors include one son, Kenneth and his wife Beverly; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Margaret; and two brothers, Arland and Garland. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ira DIFFEE; five brothers, Manual, Floyd, Maxey, Bill and Robert PRICE.

Graveside services for Edward S. FREER, 82, of Las Vegas, were held at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Palm Mortuary-Cheyenne of Las Vegas. He was born on Jan. 24, 1922, in St. Paul, Minn. He died on Friday, June 4, 2004, in Las Vegas. Survivors include one daughter, Claire; one granddaughter; two grandsons; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Flora Bell NEW, 66, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lakeroad Church of Christ in Gore, with Roy Raines and Don Cherry officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on Jan. 17, 1938, in Webbers Falls, to Jess and Mae (BYRD) CORDER. She died on Monday, June 14, 2004, in Sequoyah Memorial Hospital in Sallisaw. Mrs. New married Lee Roy NEW on Sept. 10, 1961.Survivors include her children, Diane and Bill, and Robin and Mitchell, and Toby, Wayne, Carol and D.T., Robert and Jerri and Rickey and Gina; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lark and Allie, and George and Shelby; and three sisters, Avon, Aleta, Betty Jo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one grandson, Colt NEW; one brother, Bill CORDER and one son, Alan Lee NEW.

Memorial services for Marcella M. COSNER, 83, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2004, at the First Christian Church, with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died on Monday, June 14, 2004, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Lenore Kay; three sons, Major Richard E., Frank and Tom; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. COSNER Jr.

Funeral services for Edith GRIFFITH, 80, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Tucker Church of Christ, with Bro. Taylor Joyce officiating. Burial was in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born on June 1, 1924, in Tucker, to Leland and Clara Mae (WILCOX) WILLIAMS. She died Monday, June 21, 2004, in Spiro. Survivors include two daughters, Mary and Brenda and her husband, Jim Ed, three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Irene and Bernice. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.T. GRIFFITH; and her parents.

Funeral services for Michael N. HARBOUR, 55, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born on Jan. 19, 1949, in Fort Smith. He died on Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at his residence. Survivors include one daughter, Amy; one son, Brian; and one brother, Earnest Jr.

Funeral services for Helen Mae LARREMORE, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vanoy Fitch officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 10, 1920, in Coweta, to Elba HAND and Pearl (STOUT) HAND. She died on Monday, June 21, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married George LARREMORE in 1990, in Locust Grove. He preceded her in death in May of 2003. Survivors include four daughters, Barbara, Catherine, Patricia and Wanda; two sons, Bill and Jimmy; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Georgianna; one step-son, James.; one sister, Hazel Lee; one half-sister, Esther; one brother, Thurman. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister.

Graveside services for Ellen Louise McCAIN, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She was born on March 28, 1942, in Charleston, Ark. She died Friday, June 18, 2004, in her home. Survivors include three daughters, Melanie, Cheryl and Chanda; two sons, Terry and John; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Nola; one brother, Jack.

Funeral services for Alice Vest WILSON, 79, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Phil Tally and Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on April 7, 1925, in Redland, to William Henry CHURCHILL and Loretta Mae (KING) CHURCHILL. She died Friday, June 18, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married her first husband, Otto Heston VEST Jr. on March 30, 1942, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1977. Her second husband, Bobby Don WILSON preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1998. They were married on Nov. 16, 1982, in Tahlequah. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Sue and Donna Kay; two sons, Kenneth Gene and Ronnie Ray; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jerry Heston VEST on July 5, 1990.

Funeral services for Johnnie "Sis" YOUNGER SMITH DAVIS, 89, of Tulsa, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Bethel Baptist Temple Church in Tulsa, with the Rev. Bill Carter officiating.Burial was in Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Homes, Inc. of Tulsa. She was born on Dec. 24, 1914, in Atkins, Ark., to John Henry and Mattie Ruth STRAUSS YOUNGER. She died on Thursday, June 24, 2004, in St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa.Mrs. DAVIS attended school in Vian and spent many of her younger years there. She was a resident of Tulsa since 1945. She was a cafeteria worker at Saint John's Medical Center in Tulsa, where she was known as "Cafeteria Johnnie." She enjoyed cooking, most of all for her very large family. Her pecan pies were famous among her family and friends. Mrs. DAVIS was a member of the Bethel Baptist Temple Church for many years and was known there as the pastor's mother and "Granny" to the entire congregation.She married her first husband, Cleo J. SMITH in Arkansas. She married her second husband, William A. "Bill" DAVIS on Dec. 23, 1939.Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Watie SMITH and his wife Adean of Sapulpa, C. Coleman DAVIS and his wife Sharon of Tulsa and William "Willie" DAVIS and his wife Sharon of Independence, Mo.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Betty CARTWRIGHT and her husband Lawrence, Sue DAVIS and Jo LAMBERT and her husband Jerry, all of Tulsa; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dean YOUNGER of Modesto, Calif.; and other relatives and friends, including her nephew, Bill REYNOLDS of Vian and brother-in-law, Tom DAVIS of Vian.She was preceded in death by her parents; her step-mother, Dora Mae McCLURE YOUNGER; two husbands; three grandsons, Darny SMITH, Billy CARTWRIGHT and Michael DAVIS; one great-granddaughter, Tristana Kaye PRICE; one daughter-in-law, Patty SMITH; five brothers, L.D. REYNOLDS, Gardner, John, J.M. and George YOUNGER; and one sister, Edna YOUNGER CONRAD.Pallbearers were her grandsons, Larry Cartwright, Phil Smith, Steve and Mike Lambert, Jared Davis and great-grandson, Scott Price.Honorary pallbearers were James "Pap" Reynolds, Bill Reynolds, Tom Davis, Fay Bennett, Bob Weiesnbach, Kenneth Berryhill, Bob Stites and Darrell Green.

Private graveside services for Betty Bibb HOLCOMB, 79, of Lodi, Calif., were held on Thursday at Cherokee Memorial Park Cemetery of Lodi.She was born on Dec. 20, 1924, in Redland, to Charles Moses and Fannie Jane Bibb. She died on Monday, July 19, 2004, in her home in Lodi. Mrs. HOLCOMBs' family recalls throughout her life her optimism, strength and sense of humor were an inspiration to anyone that knew her and her gift was her calling.She moved to California in 1942 and was a resident of Lodi for 16 years.Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Bob HOLCOMB; three children, Pam ELROD and her husband Scott of Lodi, Mike HOLCOMB and his wife Susan of Stockton, Zanny CURRY and her husband Paul of Sherman Oaks; her adopted daughter, Nancy KING of Sunol; one step-daughter, Yvonne WATSON and her husband Doug of North Platt, Neb.; three grandchildren, Tiffani LAW, John Michael HOLCOMB and Daniella Rose CURRY; one great-granddaughter, Payton Healy MEINECKE born on July 12; four sisters, Mabel Bibb CRAMER of Arvin, Calif., Phyllis Bibb SANCHEZ of Monarch Beach, Calif., Joann Bibb STARKEY of Bakersfield, Calif., Carol Bibb HARVELL of Muldrow; one brother, Donald BIBB of Bakersfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Kepner, Jerry, Jack and Leonard BIBB.Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of San Joaquin, 2609 E. Hammer Lane, Stockton, Calif. 95210.

Graveside services for Louella TEHEE, 58, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Frank Sudie and Jackie Bush officiating. She was born on Jan. 28, 1946, in Vian, to Wat Morris and Lucy Hicks Morris. She died on Thursday, June 24, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark.Mrs. TEHEE was a graduate of Chilocco High School and a cook for Cherokee Nation and a member of Stokes Smith Ceremonial Grounds.She married Franklin TEHEE on July 18, 1966, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Stephanie Sue TEHEE of Tahlequah and Cherokee Ella TEHEE of Sallisaw; one son, Frank Ira TEHEE of Sallisaw; two grandchildren; one sister, Nellie ANNESLEY of Vian; and one brother, Junior BUSTER of Marble City. Pallbearers were Chris Holmes, Steve Morris, Derek Morris, Jeremy Marshall, Scotty Holcomb, Richard Sequichie and Brian Noisey.

Graveside services for George D. LOGUE, 78, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Phil Whitten officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Sept. 11, 1925, in Fort Smith, to Forrest LOGUE and Molly DILLARD LOGUE. He died on Monday, June 21, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Ruby PENDERGRASS on March 27, 1979, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Ruby LOGUE of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Randy and Carolyn, and Darrell; one son and daughter-in-law, Larue and Jean; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma; one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Linda and Loyd; one step-son-in-law, Darold; four step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Gregory LOGUE and one step-daughter, Laverna HORN.

Funeral services for John C. "Jay" PEERSON, 75, of Poteau, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial is in Mt. View Cemetery in Glendale, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Feb. 14, 1929, in Bokoshe, to Loyd and Hazel PEERSON. He died on Thursday, June 24, 2004, in Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Joye PEERSON of the home; three children, Ronnie, Rhonda and Linda; eight grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Wanda; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dean and Arnold, Pat and Judy and Harold; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for John Alan ZINK, 34, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bethel Christian Church north of Muldrow, with burial in Bethel Christian Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary in Fort Smith. He was born on July 29, 1969, in Rice Lake, Wis., to Susan SKOE. He died on Monday, June 21, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother, Susan SKOE WING; two sons, William and Warren; one sister, Gina; and three bothers, Daniel and Edward and Aaron.

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