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Funeral services for Irvin Gilbert ANDERSON, 99, of Pryor, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Key Funeral Home Chapel in Pryor. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pryor, under the direction of Key Funeral Home of Pryor. Mr. ANDERSON was born January 11, 1906, in Vian. He died May 26, 2005, in Salina. Survivors include his wife Sybil; one daughter, Helen; five grandchildren; two nieces; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jackie HILL.

Funeral services for Jewell C. BOYD, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Tilly Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Glynn Craine officiating. Burial was in Zion Hill Cemetery under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville, Ark. Mrs. BOYD was born May 31, 1920, in Nogo, Ark. to James Alvin and Ocia Mae (WALKER) PACK. She died May 27, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Don; one brother, James; three sisters, Tressie, Wray and Linna Faye; two grandchildren; one step-granddaughter, Kelly; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William S. BOYD, one sister, Oklia YARBER and one brother, Dennis PACK.

Funeral services for T.H. BROWN, 85, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Lavaca. Burial was in Lavaca City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. BROWN died May 29, 2005, in Lavaca. Survivors include his wife Laverne of Lavaca; one daughter, Frances Ann; one son, Tommy Dan; one sister, Elizabeth; one brother James; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Lawrence D. BUZZARD, 56, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. Azle Loyd officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Buzzard was born January 24, 1949, in Sallisaw, to James BUZZARD and Jewel (LOWERY) BUZZARD. He died May 28, 2005, in Tampa, Fla. Survivors include two daughters, Lauren and Miriah; two sisters, Karen and Christine; two uncles, Felix and Edmond; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends; and his companion, Bertha.

Graveside services for Violet Marie COWAN, 89, of Redland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro with Revs. Joe Murphy and Richard Russell officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. COWAN was born March 20, 1916, in Williams, to George JONES and Annie (BENNETT) JONES. She died Saturday, May 28, 2005, in Muldrow. She married Clarence Richard COWAN February 14, 1933, in Spiro. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Callie, Ann and Joe, and Pearl; one sister, Beatrice; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Henry Clifford JONES, Johnny Thurman JONES and Hencil Lee "Mutt" JONES.

Funeral services for Jared Michael EAST, 19, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Matthews officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EAST was born April 3, 1986, in Stillwater, to Donald Lee BARDWELL and Roxann Gail (EAST) BARDWELL. He died Monday, May 30, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his father, Jerry Wayne SUMPTER of the home; one sister, Desiree; two brothers, Jesse and Colton; one paternal grandmother, Lora KEEN; one paternal great-grandmother, Amye MATTHEWS; one aunt, Lisa; and one uncle, Donald.

Funeral services for Ruby GILMORE, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. James O' Briant officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GILMORE was born April 10, 1917, in Greenbriar, Ark., to Jim MILLS and Lillie (HENDERSON) MILLS. She died Monday, May 30, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Robert Lee GILMORE June 21, 1964, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Anna and husband John; one son, George and wife Patricia; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother and two sisters.

Graveside services for J.R. JORDAN, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Monte Johnson officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Jordan was born June 24, 1924, in Redland, to John JORDAN and Ruby NOEL. He died May 30, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife Emma of the home; one daughter, Pam; three sisters, Margie, Peggy and Imogene; two brothers, J.C. and J.D.; and one granddaughter.

Graveside services for Etta Juanita PATTERSON, 65, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PATTERSON was born September 21, 1939, in Tulsa, to Marshall ELDRIDGE and Etta Martha (FISHER) ELDRIDGE. She died Monday, May 30, 2005, in Vian. She married Troy PATTERSON July 11, 1975, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Melba; one grandson; one brother, Wesley Carl "Shorty"; two sisters, Melba Jean and Norma; several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, Leon ELDRIDGE and Jimmy ELDRIDGE, and one niece, Lisa COLE.

Funeral services for Mildred SEVENSTAR, 79, of Moffett, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Bellefonte Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Yates officiating. Burial is in Bellefonte Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SEVENSTAR was born September 17, 1925, in Long, to James KELLY and Addie LACY. She died May 31, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Eva Marie; one son, Ray Dean; one sister, Glenna; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. .

Funeral services for Maxine WESTFALL, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. in the U.S. National Cemetery of Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mrs. WESTFALL died May 26, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Viki Lynn; one son, Ernest "Wes" and his wife Mary; one sister, Mary Beth; one brother James E. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest N. WESTFALL.

Graveside services for Helen M. WILLIAMS, 85, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Cliff Ahart officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Williams was born Dec. 1, 1919, in Akins Community, to Jewel WALTERS and Verne (FRANKS) WALTERS. She died Monday, May 30, 2005, in Ft. Smith, Ark. She married Rufus Clay (R.C.) WILLIAMS August 7, 1943, in Oklahoma City. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1978. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Nelda and Wayne; one-sister-in law, Margie; one aunt, Juanita; six nephews; and two nieces.

Funeral services for Thomas "Tom" ARMSTRONG, 90, of Blue Ball, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Egypt Freewill Baptist Church with Ricky Hunt officiating. Burial was in Hunts Cemetery in Tatetown, Ark., under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Home of Danville, Ark. Mr. ARMSTRONG was born March 2, 1915, in Bonham, Texas to Thomas and Rosa Lea (DIXON) ARMSTRONG. He died Monday, April 11, 2005, in Blue Ball, Ark. Survivors include one son and wife, David and Regina; one daughter and husband, Clara Sue and Ken; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for William "Bill" DOWDY, 67, of Muldrow, were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. with Rev. Joe Lee officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Dowdy was born January 10, 1938, in Saginaw, Mich., to Dean DOWDY and Winifred (CORBIN) DOWDY. He died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Muldrow. Survivors include one son, William Dean, Jr.; two grandchildren; several other relatives and friends. .

Funeral services for Patricia D. GRIFFIN, 65, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel. Mrs. GRIFFIN was born May 7, 1940, in Memphis, Tenn. She died Friday, May 27, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband Clifford of the home; two daughters, Valerie and Julie; one sister, Angel; one brother, Mike; and two grandchildren. .

Funeral services for M.B. "Bud" JORDAN, 81, of Gore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle in Gore with Revs. Bill Armstrong and John Lamb officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery east of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. Jordan was born September 1, 1923 in Akins Community, to Sam JORDAN and Lillie (FULLER) JORDAN. He died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Gore. He married Betty Janice (PLUNKETT) McCLENDON March 22, 1947, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Betty of the home; three daughters, and sons-in-law, Sheila Faye and Dan J., Sandra Kaye and Bob, and Debra Sue and Bill; three grandsons; one sister, Dorothy; two brothers, Carl Dean and Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Lucille SPEAKS.

Funeral services for Douglas Bryan LOCKABY, 49, of Panama, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Panama High School Gymnasium in Panama with Rev. Joe Pierce officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Panama, under the direction of Evans and Miller funeral home of Poteau. Mr. LOCKABY was born May 9, 1956, in Poteau. He died Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Poteau. Survivors include four children, Danny and wife Sandra L, Laura, Keli and Bryan; two grandchildren; father and step-mother, Buck and Ruby LOCKABY; mother, Dorothy (BESHERS) LOCKABY; siblings, Timothy Rue, Michael, Danny and Kenny, Roger, Ricky and Gail, Lavonne, Bruce and Sandy; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (WILLIAMS) LOCKABY.

Funeral services for Melba A. MORRIS, 76, of Poteau, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Pete Butler officiating. Burial is in Howe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. MORRIS was born Nov. 19, 1928, in Howe. She died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Poteau.

Graveside services for Pam RIGGS, 50, of Van Buren, Ark. were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Blackjack Cemetery, north of Roland under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. She died May 28, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her mother, Billie HOOVER; and one sister Paula.

Graveside services for Leota E. SNYDER, 80, of Arkoma, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. SNYDER died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Betty G. and Murlene; one son, Jerry CARROLL of Muldrow; one sister, Bonita; one brother, J.B.; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Dewanda O. THOMPSON, 74, of Poteau, were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity Baptist Church in Poteau with Rev. Leroy Billy officiating. Burial was in Monroe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. THOMPSON was born July 19, 1930, in Monroe. She died Monday, May 30, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two children, Robert and Debbie; two sisters, Helen and Sue; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob THOMPSON, brother, Dan WISE, and her parents, Edward and Cloma (GOODWIN) WISE.

Funeral services for Thomas E. "Tom" WRIGHT, 58, of Mt. Ida, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Randy Wade officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. WRIGHT was born January 15, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jim Willard WRIGHT and Opal Lee (SHADELL) WRIGHT. He died Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in Hot Springs, Ark. He married Sally CRAWFORD January 8, 1971, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Sally, of Mt. Ida; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas "Scott" and Michelle.; parents, Jim and Opal WRIGT; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Charles C. ACKERMAN, 80, of Gore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Webbers Falls with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. ACKERMAN was born August 13, 1924, in Morris, to Charley Carlos ACKERMAN and Millie Mae (MORGAN) ACKERMAN. He died Friday June 3, 2005, in Norman. He married Ruth BACH on Sept. 28, 1946, in Okmulgee. Survivors include his children, Kathy and James, Jim and Elizabeth, and Jay and Toni; one daughter-in-law, Joyce; Sister, Betty; brother-in-law, Paul; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Ruth, a son, Ronald ACKERMAN and two sisters, Madelyn DESMOND and Cleda HUDSPETH.

Funeral services for Ethel ACTON, 91, of Tulsa, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Rose Hill Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel in Oklahoma City. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Ninde funeral directors. Mrs. ACTON was born December 16, 1913 in Sulfur, to Ethel and William Harvey CARTER. She died Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Billie; one niece; two nephews; and many grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and all of her sisters and brothers.

Funeral services for Anna Lee BALLARD, 79, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. BALLARD died Monday, June 6, 2005, in Van Buren. Survivors include three sons, Olene, Doyle Lee and Michael J.; two sisters, Belva and Kathryn; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace W. BALLARD, parents, Burl and Leona MOORE NICHOLS, four brothers and seven sisters.

Funeral services for Daniel W. DUNNAM, 87, of Waterford, Mich., were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Marimont Community Church in Pontiac, Mich. with Rev. Michael B. Elliott officiating. Burial was in the White Chapel Memorial Cemetery in Troy, Mich., under the direction of Huntoon Funeral Home of Pontiac. Mr. DUNNAM was born December 21, 1917, in Spiro. He died June 2, 2005, in Pontiac. Survivors include his wife Erma Kate (BURTON) DUNNAM; four children, Pamela, Janice and Dennis, Daniel , and Paula and Jim; one grandchild; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Edna Mae. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Christopher CARPENTER.

Funeral services for Grandon Wesley FARRIS, 23, of Bunch, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Marble City Gymnasium-Henderson with Rev. Stanley Cottrell officiating. Burial was in the Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral home of Sallisaw. Mr. FARRIS was born Feburary 8, 1982, in Bunch, to William Leroy FARRIS and Kathy RIDER. He died June 3, 2005, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife Kendra of the home; two sisters, Shelia and her husband, Jason,. and Lanita; three brothers, Rodney and his wife Sharon, and Linvill and his wife Gayla, Michael and his wife DeRonda; parents, Leroy and Kathy FARRIS; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Olen and Irene RIDER and his paternal grandparents, Henry and Leota FARRIS.

Memorial services for James Ernest GONZALEZ, 31, of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Moffett Baptist Mission in Moffett with Rev. Harold Yates officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GONZALEZ was born April 9, 1974, in Bronx, N.Y., to Miguel GONZALEZ and Joan BLOOMER. He died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Sue QUALLS of the home; one step-son, Christopher Shane; mother, Joan PITTMAN; one sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Paul; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Miguel and Carolyn, and Chris; and seven nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Lee Roy LUCAS, 87, of Marble City, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Elder Robert Washbourne officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Lucas was born March 20, 1918, in St. Paul, Ark., to David Richard LUCAS and Catherine (MAYES) LUCAS. He died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Marble City. He married Vera Viona CROUCH Nov. 4, 1989, in San Pablo, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Vera of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Phillip; three step-daughters, Mary Ann, Margaret and Erin; four step-sons, Joseph, Richard, John and Edward; two sisters, Margaret and Martha; 27 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.

Funeral services for Clarence W. MARTIN, 74, of Heavener, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Dowden Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener. Burial will be in Memorial Park in Heavener, under the direction of Dowden Funeral home of Heavener. Mr. MARTIN died June 8, 2005, in Heavener. He married Virginia LARSON on Nov. 22, 1955. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce and husband Dr. Ron; two sons, Butch and wife Roni., and Don and wife Debra; three brothers, Emmett and wife Claudine, Roy and wife Dortha, and Mel MARTIN and wife Brenda; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Dana G. PRICE, 40, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Brushy Holiness Church with Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial was in Rocky Point Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PRICE was born Oct. 30, 1964, in Sallisaw, to Aaron Galveston "A.G." MOULDER and Velma Levon (PHILPOT) MOULDER. She died Monday, June 6, 2005, in Conway, Ark. She married Gregg PRICE Sept. 18, 1981, in Brushy Community. Survivors include her husband Gregg of the home; one daughter and boyfriend, Danielle and Cletus; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Lisa; mother, Velma MOULDER; two sisters, Dolores and Darla; two brothers, Danny and Don; two grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends including her nephew, Justin.

Graveside services for Jerry W. WARDLOW, 65, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. James O'Briant officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WARDLOW was born Feb. 19, 1940, in Ada, to Jack Weaver WARDLOW and Ruby (MEGARR) WARDLOW. He died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Erin GRAHAM June 12, 1982, in Sacramento, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Erin of the home; one daughter, Shelly Ann; one son, Jeffery Warren; one sister, and brother-in-law, Patti and Jim; one brother and sister-in-law, Billy Jack and Trish; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Emma Eettres BENNETT, 95, of Flower Mound, Texas, formerly of Vian, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Vian Missionary Baptist Church in Vian, with the Rev. Steve Spyers. Buriel is in Round Mountain Cemetery west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BENNETT was born Sept. 17, 1909, in Hattieville, Ark., to Robert Lee MENEES and Mary Alice (SORRELS) MENEES. She died Friday, June 10, 2005, in Justin, Texas. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Edna; one brother, H.B., two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Belton BENNETT, two great-grandchildren, four brothers and three sisters.

Graveside services for Jimmie Doyle HART, 63, of Muldrow, were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. James O' Briant officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Hart was born Oct. 7, 1941, in Nicut, to Marvin Hart and Gatsy (Free) Hart. He died Saturday, June 11, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda and Tracy; four sons, Jimmie, Bryan, Jefferey and Benjamin; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Hershel "Bud"; one uncle Otis; and companion Loretta.He was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie HART.

Graveside services for Joseph William HEPPBERGER, 73, of Winfield, Texas, were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the McCoy Cemetery in the Evening Shade Community near Vian with Rev. Steve Spyers officiating under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. HEPPBERGER was born June 17, 1931, in Blackhawk, Colo., to Joe and Dorothy HEPPBERGER. He died Saturday, June 11, 2005, in Mt. Vernon, Texas. He married Carol PHILLIPS September 17, 1982. Survivors include his wife, Carol HEPPBERGER of the home; children, Larry, Teresa, Margaret and husband, Bobby, Crysti and husband, Tony, Danny and wife, Bertie; one sister, Barbara and husband, Andy; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Brenda PHILLIPS.

Funeral services for Evert HIXSON, 89, of Tahlequah, formerly of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church in Tahlequah with Revs. Bruce Albert and Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HIXSON was born Aug. 22, 1915, in Muldrow, to Luther Gerome HIXSON and Allie Anna (ROGERS) HIXSON. He died Saturday, June 11, 2005, in Muskogee. He married Hazel Faye CHERRY May 7, 1937, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Hazel of the home; three daughters, Sheryal Jean, Carol Janet, and Pamela Ann; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; He was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Melvin D. LEATHERBURY, 64, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Spiro Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel with Jean Rozell officiating. Mr. LEATHERBURY was born June 9, 1941, in Buck Eye, Ariz., to Phineas I. and Luzettie (BAKER) LEATHERBURY. He died Friday, June 10, 2005, in Spiro. Survivors include his wife, Roberta (Bobbie) BRUCE of the home; six daughters, Tina,and husband Charlie, Trixie, Tammy and husband Danny, Cindy and Earnest, Debbie Mae and husband Billy, and Darla and husband Jeff; one son, Kevin. and honorary son, Paul and wife Beth; two sisters, Annie, and Ina Bell; three brothers, Donel, Monroe and Aaron; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Retha NASH and three brothers, Lloyd, Leroy and Leland LEATHERBURY.

Funeral services for J.C. LEE, 73, of Claremore, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Terry Guthrie officiating. Burial will be in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 16, 1932, in Barber, to William and Lucille (EDEN) LEE. He died on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in Tulsa. He married Patsy STEPHENS on Feb. 2, 1953, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Patsy of the home; three daughters, Linda and her husband Daniel, Donna Leonard, and Stephanie and her husband Mike; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five sisters, Christine, Gladys, Bernice, Bonnie, and Eva; two brothers, Albert and William; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Hiawatha Cloud and one half brother, Donell Lee.

Memorial services for Leon T. McCLURE, 74, of Claremore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Eastern Hills Baptist Church in Claremore, with Revs. Charlie Lehman and Fay Chronister officiating under the direction of Rice Funeral Service of Claremore. Mr. McCLURE was born Oct. 9, 1930, in Gore, to Neal and Iva (HOLLAND) McCLURE. He died Thursday, June 9th, 2005, in Claremore. He married Frances Ledena LEIGH May 1, 1954, in Rockford. Survivors include his wife, Ledena, of the home; one daughter, Leonda and her husband Philip; one son, Larry and his wife Denise; grandchildren; siblings, Wayne, Clayborn, Cecil and Connie, Mary, Martha, and Brenda, Clayton, and Linda; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three infant siblings and a grandchild.

Funeral services for Marie McGEE, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McGEE was born July 8, 1924, in Wichita, Kan., to Harley and Velma TINDELL. She died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Paul A. McGEE, Sr. January 12, 1945, in Fort Smith. Survivors include 10 sons, Harley, Earl, Jerry, Robert, Richard, Paul, Jr., Jimmy, Eddie, Rick, and David; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul A. McGEE.

Graveside services for Wanda POSTELL, 38, of Sallisaw, formerly of Heavener, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Memorial Park in Heavener under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Mrs. POSTELL died Saturday, June 11, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Flora; one son, Kenneth; parents, Gerald and Flora POSTELL; one sister, Patricia; three brothers, Michael, John, and Paul.

Funeral services for Gene T. RISLEY, 80, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Troy Clinesmith and Alex Warren officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. Risley was born Feb. 9, 1925, in Cookson, to Charles Richard RISLEY and Arizona (COPELAND) RISLEY. He died Friday, June 10, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Martha Eleve JAMES Dec. 5, 1947, in Visalia, Calif. She preceded him in death April 26, 2002. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley, Linda, and Brenda; one son, Jim; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Callie and Talitha; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.

Graveside services for Lance Allen SEQUICHIE, 36, of Vian, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SEQUICHIE was born April 28, 1969, in Claremore, to Wilson "Crumpy" SEQUICHIE, Jr. and Willa Dean "Deanie" (ROTRAMEL) SEQUICHIE. He died Friday, June 10, 2005 in Houston. Survivors include three sisters, Shelly, Teresa and Virginia; paternal grandfather, Wilson SEQUICHIE, Sr.; and several nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Charlie D. TRUEBLOOD, 85, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery north of Sallisaw with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TRUEBLOOD was born Oct. 23, 1919, in Marble City, to Delbert TRUEBLOOD and Alice PRATT. He died Saturday, June 11, 2005, in Vian. He married Robbie Rae ANDREWS July 16, 1973, in Stilwell. She preceded him in death March 28, 2005. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnne and Gerald, Lynn and Jeff, and Donna and D.C., and Peggy and Dale; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Linda; 17 grandchildren, and nine, great-grandchildren; one sister, Jerri; and two brothers, Donald and Bill.

Funeral services for Robert P. WRIGHT, 89, of Midwest City, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Douglas Blvd. United Methodist Church in Midwest City. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour N.E. Funeral Home. Mr. Wright was born October 25, 1914, in Hanson, to Jake and Lydia (FAULKNER) WRIGHT. He died June 9, 2005, in Midwest City. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Midwest City; two daughters, Debbie and husband, Lonnie, and Patty and her husband, Steve; one son, Terry and wife, Janice; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin sister, Roberta, brother, Frank and sister, Vennie.

Memorial services for J.C. CALHOUN, of California, were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Greenlawn Chapel, 3700 River Blvd, at Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, Calif. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Jennie; three daughters, Lynn, Jan, and Suzie; one son-in-law, Jon; one son, Jay; four grandsons, Jonathon; four granddaughters; five sisters, Ima Dee, Marilyn, Bernice, Wilberta and Jeannie.

Funeral services for Charles Allen GREEN, 40, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Tommy Hawkins and Johnny Watkins officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GREEN was born July 23, 1964, in Tahlequah, to Ernest Levi GREEN and Bonnie O. (Duvall) GREEN WHITEKILLER. He died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his mother, Bonnie WHITEKILLER; father, and step-mother, Ernest and Delores M. GREEN; five sisters, Shannon R., Emily, Julie, Aelicia and Jessica; paternal grandmother, JoElla GREEN; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Ellen GREEN, 82, of Lawton, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Memorial Chapel First Baptist Church with associate Pastor Dr. William F. Watkins officiating. Burial was in Highland Cemetery under the direction of Becker Funeral Home of Lawton. Mrs. GREEN was born Nov. 28, 1922, in Comanche, Texas, to Henry Lewis and Mary Harriet Rosanna (FORD) BUCKMASTER. She died Monday, June 13, 2005, in Oklahoma City. She married Eugene "Gene" GREEN, May 16, 1950, in Comanche. He preceded her in death April 18, 1988. Survivors include one son, Dennis K.; two daughters, Nelda L. and her husband Bill J., and Belinda S. and her husband David J.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters, Delsie Jane, Elsie, Myrtle Rachel, Lena "Vivian", Vada Lee, Georgia "Winina", and Billie Louise, and a brother, Samuel Roosevelt BUCKMASTER.

Funeral services for Daniel HELSBY, 15, of Roland, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Roland Assembly of God Church in Roland with Revs. Kevin Fouts and Chris Stevenson officiating. Burial will be in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. HELSBY was born May 31, 1990, in Lodi, Calif., to Glenn David HELSBY and Kirstie BOYLE. He died Sunday, June 12, 2005, in Roland. Survivors include mother, Kirstie BOYLE; father, Glenn David HELSBY; three half brothers, Khaymen, Chase and David; and grandparents, Harvey and Hannelore HELSBY.

Memorial services for Mary Julia WILLIAMS PALMER, 66, of Pocola, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Pocola Height Freewill Baptist Church under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. PALMER was born Sept. 9, 1938. She died Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in an area hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda and Paula; three sons, Stanley Dale, Frank Duane and Kenneth Allen; and five grandchildren.

Graveside services for Gary BRASHIER, 47, of Porum, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Briartown Cemetery with Rev. Robert Maxwell officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BRASHIER was born Oct. 14, 1957, in Oklahoma City, to Earnest BRASHIER and Martha HARDIN. He died June 16, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Dana; one brother, Darrell; five nieces; two great-nieces; one nephew; and father, Earnest BRASHIER. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha BRASHIER.

Funeral services for Eva Marie CALLAHAN BREWER, 90, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Frank Cargill and Freddie Howard officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BREWER was born March 8, 1915, in Sallisaw, to Rev. Druary C. Quzeene CALLAHAN and Nancy (SHOOK) CALLAHAN. She died Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Garvin Eugene BREWER October 16, 1932, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death Nov. 18, 1983. Survivors include one brother, B.Q. (Dean); and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Violet Lou CHISM, 40, of Weatherford, Texas, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the City Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel of Weatherford. Mrs. CHISM was born Oct. 24, 1964, in Hollywood, Calif. She died Thursday, June 16, 2005, in Weatherford. Survivors include one daughter, Crystal and husband, John; son, David Ray III; father, Gary LeeSOUTHERN, Sr. and wife, Margie; four sisters, Beulah Faye, Tammy and husband, Ronnie, Noel, and Deanna Kay; three brothers, Gary Lee, Jr., David, Jody; two grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet Virginia SOUTHERN, husband, David Ray CHISM II, and Brother Junior DORITY.

Graveside services for Ollie M. COTTON, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home, of Fort Smith. Mrs. COTTON was born in Fort Smith, to Joe and Vada REICHERT. She died Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, James D. COTTON of Fort Smith; two sons, James and Troy; three sisters, Josie, Betty, and Dolores; one brother, Jessie; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Robert Truman DYER, 88, of Muldrow, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial is in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Dyer was born Oct. 30, 1916, in Roland, to John Harvey DYER and Bena Ann (BRADLEY) DYER. He died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, in Muldrow. He married Mary Lee LEMBLY July 7, 1943 in Fort Smith. Survivors include one brother, W.W. "Buck"; one nephew; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lee DYER, on Mar. 16, 1999, his parents, seven brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services for Sabrina Gay GOODSON, 31, of Roland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Liberty Assembly of God Church north of Roland with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Feb. 6, 1974, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Doyle Ray GOODSON and Barbara Elaine (MORSE) GOODSON. She died Sunday, June 19, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Katie Elizabeth and Jacee Laine; one son, Blake Hunter; parents, Doyle and Barbara GOODSON; one sister and brother in law, Lisa Anne and Casey; and grandparents, Emmalea MORSE and Edith FRYE. She was preceded in death by two grandparents, E.J. MORSE and Eldon Eugene GOODSON.

Funeral services for Kenneth HALLMARK, 69, of Locust Grove, formerly of Tahlequah, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel of Tahlequah. Burial is in Tahlequah City Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home. Mr. HALLMARK was born Aug. 13, 1935, in Cookson, to Jimmy and Ann (GOODNIGHT) HALLMARK. He died Monday, June 20, 2005, in Locust Grove. He married Frances SMITH March 1, 1968, in Stilwell who preceded him in death. He later married Connie TAYLOR on February 25, 2000, in Crawford County, Ark. Survivors include his wife Connie of Locust Grove; mother, Ann CHARLES; three children, Pamela, Vicki and husband Michael, and Sandra and husband Will; step children, Dr. Michael, Scott and his wife Paula, Michael and his wife Mollie, and Shanna and her husband Don; Half brother, Jimmy Dale; 18 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his father, his son, Kenneth Jeffery HALLMARK, grandson, Kenneth David CREE, sister Wanda WARD, and half brother Julie HALLMARK.

Funeral services for Hudson V. HOLDER, 90, of Ponca City, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Dr. Michael Seabaugh officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel of Ponca City. Mr. HOLDER was born April 11, 1915, in Sallisaw, to Jay and Pearl HOLDER. He died Friday, June 17, 2005, in Ponca City. He married Mayo ORENDORFF April 7, 1940, in Salllisaw. Survivors include one son, Larry H. and his wife, Janice; one daughter, Jo and her husband, Earnie; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Leon. He was preceded in death by his wife Mayo of more than 60 years, his grandson, Gregory SIMMONS, and his parents.

Graveside services for Beatrice ELLIOTT JACKSON, 84, of Broken Arrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow with Wendell Sutton officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. JACKSON was born Nov. 13, 1920, in Muldrow, to Claud S. ELLIOTT and Etta Susan (ROBERTSON) ELLIOTT. She died Sunday, June 19, 2005, in Coweta. She married Nathan W. JACKSON who preceded her in death. Survivors include two granddaughters, Stacy Andrea and Kristi Lynn; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son Henry JACKSON and one grandson Michael JACKSON.

Funeral services for Stella Winn LLOYD, 94, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel. Burial was in Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. LLOYD was born Aug. 16, 1910, in Stamford, Texas. She died Thursday, June 16, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her children, Dovie Mae and husband Jim Bob, Irma Sue, Jim W. and wife Sharon Ann; step-sons, Robert and wife Pat, James Edwin and wife Wanda; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Imogene; and one brother, Thomas White. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Lee PHIPPS and Lanora Mae (COOK) PHIPPS, her first husband, James Grover WINN, her second husband, Alva MATHIS, and her third husband, James Edwin LLOYD, a daughter, Doris Lanora WINN, two brothers, an infant boy, and Johnnie Lee PHIPPS, and one sister Willie Mae PLOYD.

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth THOMAS SANDERS, 91, of Tulsa, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Osburn Funeral Home Chapel in Shreveport, La., with Rev. Guido Verbeck officiating. Burial is in Forest Park Cemetery, under the direction of Osburn Funeral Home in Shreveport. Mrs. SANDERS died Saturday, June 18, 2005 in Franciscan Villa, Broken Arrow. Survivors include two sons, Tom and his wife Doris, and Richard and his wife Marsha; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Lyttleton M. THOMAS, her sister, Mrs. Nelle WORTHAM, and her husband Richard L. "Dick" SANDERS.

Funeral services for Nellie Armistead LEE SHAKINGBUSH, 81, of Folkston, Ga. formerly of Sallisaw were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Folkston with Rev. Randy Jacoby officiating. Burial was in Pineview Cemetery, in Folkston under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home of Folkston. Mrs. SHAKINGBUSH died May 29, 2005, in Waycross, Ga. Survivors include three brothers, Ben and wife Martha, Jim and Earl; and two sisters, Lila and husband Louis McKAY and Rita and husband Milton DRURY all of Folkston. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon LEE and Bud LEE, and one sister, Catherine LLOYD.

Graveside services for Elmer SPOON, of Cedarville, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Dripping Springs Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Mr. SPOON died Friday, June 17, 2005, in Cedarville. Survivors include his wife, Melba; two daughters, Debra and Flora; four sons, Robert, Tim, Dale, and Rocky; three sisters, Margie, Betty, and Erma; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Albert SWEETEN, 51, of Spiro, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Andrew Jones and Leo Guthrie officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SWEETEN was born Oct. 29, 1953, in McCurtain, to Henry SWEETEN and Iree (LOVELL) SWEETEN. He died Monday, June 20, 2005 in Spiro. He married Sheila TURMAN Sept. 26, 1981 in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Sheila of the home; six daughters, Christina, Taylor, Susan, Jennifer, Belinda, and Owetha; step-mother, Rachel SWEETEN; five sisters, Pat, Linda, Irene, Ann and Connie; two brothers, Mack, and David; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Wanda STOUT .

Funeral services for Virginia COTTON BESHONER JARRARD, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Oakwood Cemetery in Paris, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. JARRARD was born Oct. 22, 1931, near Scranton, Ark., to Henry Walter and Bessic (HARRIS) COTTON. She died Wednesday, June 22, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Frankie JARRARD; three sons and daughters in law, Phil and Sherry, Dan and Shirley, and Ted and Kelly; six granddaughters; one grandson; three step-sons and daughters-in-law, Lee, Les and Brenda, and Lance and Lisa.; two step-grandsons; three step-granddaughters; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Albert BESHONER, and seven siblings.

Funeral services for Loyd M. McALISTER, 73, of Moore, were held Thursday, May 26, 2005, at the Council Road Baptist Church in Oklahoma City. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens in southwest Oklahoma City, under the direction of Chapel Hill Funeral Home. Mr. McALISTER died Monday, May 23, 2005, in Oklahoma City. He married Georgia COOK, formerly of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Harold ROSS, 72, of Chula, Mo., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Locke Cemetery, Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark.,Mr. ROSS died Wednesday, June 22, 2005, in Chillicothe, Mo. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila and husband, Greg, and Lisa; three sons, Harold Wayne and wife, Linda, Tina, and Les and wife, Amber; one sister, Sharon and husband, Larry; two brothers, Kenneth, and "Twin" Harley ROSS and wife, Mary; nine grandchildren.

Graveside services for Velma Lea STANLEY, 72, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the gazebo in Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Freddie Howard officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STANLEY was born August 10, 1932, in Nicut, to Clayton E. WALKER and Birdie Lea (RICHARDSON) WALKER. She died Thursday, June 23, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Edward Lewis "Ed" STANLEY Feb. 15, 1957 in Woodland, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Ed of the home; two daughters, Linda, and Diana; two grandsons; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Louise and Betty, four nieces; and three nephews.

Funeral services for Jay Dee THOMPSON, 39, of Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Vian Creek Baptist Church in Vian with Revs. Richard Pickup and Mike McConnell officiating. Burial is in Barnoski Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. THOMPSON was born Aug. 13, 1965, in Denver, Colo., to James THOMPSON and Vivian (WEBER) THOMPSON. He died Saturday, June 18, 2005, in Orchard, Colo. Survivors include one daughter, Dorinda; his father James THOMPSON; his mother and step-father, Vivian and Louis LOCUST; two sisters, Tammy, and Shawne; four brothers, Scott, Jess "Buck", Jamie, and Sequoyah; maternal grandmother, Alma WEBER;fourteen nieces and nephews; and his friend, Bonnie.

Funeral services for James Edward "Eddie" BARNES, 80, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with Rev. Andy O'Neal and Bro. Phil Smith officiating. Burial was in Northview Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Barnes was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Rocky Point Community, to Noah Dallas BARNES and Goldie Lee (LONG) BARNES. He died Sat., June 25, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Dortha Goff GUNTER June 5, 2005, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Dortha of the home; three daughters and two sons- in-law, Bertha, Glenda Kay and Vernon, and Kimberlan Ann and Terry; three step-daughters, Angila, Mona, and Shonia; one step-son, Tony; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Sophia Marie, Beatrice, and Mildred; and four brothers, Easter Lee, Robert J., Earl Paul, and Glen Dale. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Irene (ASBILL) BARNES, one son, Paul Edward BARNES, one son-in-law, Robert FARMER, one brother, Noah Dallas BARNES and his parents.

Graveside services for Heather Anne BRADFORD, 33, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Reese Cemetery near Peavine Community with Bro. Joel Betow officiating under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Westville. Mrs. BRADFORD was born Aug. 11, 1971, in Paris, to David and Louise (COOPER) BRADFORD. She died June 25, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her father, David BRADFORD; her mother Louise (COOPER) BRADFORD; three children, Derek, Dylan, and Melody; one sister, Nancy and husband Chris; one brother, Angus and wife Stephanie; her maternal grandfather, Frank COOPER; two nephews; one niece; and many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, A.G. and Bettye BRADFORD, her maternal grandmother, Ethel COOPER, two cousins, Michael MARTIN and Robin COLLINS, and four uncles, Eddie BRADFORD, Jim, Fred and Bud COOPER.

Funeral services for Jerry J. BURNEY, 78, of Miller Ridge Community, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Baptist Church, northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BURNEY was born Nov. 17, 1926, in Emblem, Texas, to Calvin BURNEY and Emma (BENTLEY) BURNEY. He died Mon., June 27, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Wynona (AMOS) BURNEY July 6, 1944, in Oakland, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Wynona of the home; two daughters, Patricia and Janice; one sister, Fleta; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Brenda Kay BURNEY, one sister, Vida HENDRIX and three brothers, Bill, Eugene and Jesse BURNEY.

Graveside services for Kenneth Carl CATO, 71, of Tahlequah, were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Box Cemetery near Vian, under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral home of Tahlequah. Mr. CATO was born July 19, 1933, to Wilford Wilson and Goldie Agnes (BOLING) CATO. He died Wednesday, June 22, 2005, in Muskogee. He married Judy Eileen WORKS September 8, 1971, in Hallsville, Texas. Survivors include his wife, of 33 years, Judy CATO of the home; one son, Carl; four sisters, Myrtle, Ollie, Nettie and Margaret; and three brothers, Roger, Donald and Charles. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Eddie Ray BOLING, and five sisters, Capitola TANNER, Lottie Mae ADAMS, Nadia FIELDS, Dorothy JONES and Bertha DAILY.

Funeral services for Robert Bruce COLLINS, 62, of Vian, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church, north of Vian with Revs. Loren Collins and Steve Schaffer officiating. Burial will be in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COLLINS was born Sept. 5, 1942, in Blackgum Community, to James "Kelse" COLLINS and Alice (CRAGHEAD) COLLINS . He died Monday, June 27, 2005, in Claremore. He married Jennie Ross COLLINS on Feb. 10, 1962, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Jennie COLLINS of the home; four sons, Robert, David, Roger, and Michael; two grandsons; three sisters, Grace, Joyce and Vina Lou; and three brothers, Glenn, Jimmy and Larry.

Funeral services for Leon "Monk" HOLDER, 93, of Vian, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Vian United Methodist Church with Rev. Len McCarty officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HOLDER was born Aug. 1, 1911, in Sallisaw, to Jay Gould HOLDER and Pearl (McCAMEY) HOLDER. He died Sun., June 26, 2005, in Vian. He married Margarine HAMILTON Jan. 18, 1934, in Eufaula. Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Margarine "Puddin" HOLDER of the home; 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. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters, and his parents.

Graveside services for Don HOOKER, 72, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Kory Boster officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HOOKER was born March 26, 1933, in Putnam, Conn., to Harry HOOKER and Mary (CASKO) Hooker. He died Friday, June 24, 2005, in Muskogee. He married Betty Irene KING RIDGEWAY December 11, 1971 in Milford, Conn. Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; three daughters, Laura and Donna, and Lisa; four sons, Charles, Michael, Michael, and Donald Jason (D.J.); 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Buddy, Bobby and Allen HOOKER.

Funeral services for the Rev. David SKINNER, 60, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Greg Burnsed, Sean Estes and Brian Kavanagh officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Rev. SKINNER was born July 14, 1944, in Lawton, to Donald Dale SKINNER and Maxine M. (TRACY) SKINNER. He died Fri. June 24, 2005, in Tulsa. He married Kathy SKINNER Nov. 23, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Kathy of the home; two daughters, Emily and Betty of the home; two sons, David N. II and James Daniel Paul; mother, Maxine SKINNER; one sister, Susan Maxine; two brothers, Marvin Eugene and Daniel Thomas; two aunts, Phyllis and Wanda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Earl.

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