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Funeral services for John R. BENNETT, 95, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Blackgum Harvestime Church, north of Vian, with Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BENNETT was born March 29, 1911, in Adkins, Ark., to John Allen BENNETT and Ada Mutah (WARREN) BENNETT. He died Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Loretta Rada COBURN, Sept. 28, 1949, in Tranquility, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Loretta BENNETT of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Ann and Burl, and Carol and Larry; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Donald Ray and Anna, Sammy L. and Eva, and Loyd; three sisters, Murtice, Monice, and Louise; one brother, J.C.; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gleason and Quinton BENNETT, two sisters, Emma BARRETT and Georgia POPE, one son, Rober Glen BENNETT, one daughter, Shirley RICHEY, and two grandchildren, Damon BALLARD and Shannon WEYGAND.

Graveside services for William M. BRASHER, 81, of Rudy, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Mt. McCurry Cemetery in Rudy, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died on Sunday, May 28 in a local hospital. Survivors include four sisters, Gertie, Edna, Ruth, and Rachel; one brother, Charles; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Cynthia Lorraine HYMAN COPELAND, 46, of Fort Smith, Ark., was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Roland, with the Rev. Christopher B. Davis officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, south of Roland, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She was born on May 6, 1960, in Muldrow. She died on Tuesday, May 25 in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Hubert COPELAND, Jr. of the home and her sister, Dorothy. .

Funeral services for Rosetta FARMER, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church, east of Muldrow, with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FARMER was born July 18, 1922, in Mulberry, Ark., to Henry EDARDS and Ada (BRASSFIELD) EDARDS. She died Friday, May 26, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Sidney FARMER, July 1, 1939, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death, May 26, 2006, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Barbara; one son, Leroy; one step-son, Sidney, Jr.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother, Truman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Robert FARMER, two brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral services for Opal J. HARDEN, 87, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARDEN was born Feb. 11, 1919, in Mulberry, Ark., to Isaac B. RIGGS and Sarah Jane (OWENS) RIGGS. She died Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married James Edward HARDEN, May 8, 1937, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; five daughters and two sons-in-law, June, Barbara, Martha and J.D., Joan and Joe, and Eva; two sons and one daughter-in-law, James E., Jr. of Broken Arrow, and Ike and Beth; 20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Ann HARDEN, one granddaughter, Shelly RINEHEART, and 12 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Monroe "Sonny" JOHNSON, 76, of Spiro will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Spiro Assembly of God, with the Rev. Robert Hill officiating. Burial will be at Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. JOHNSON was born May 14, 1930, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Monroe Walter JOHNSON and Minnie Myrtle (DALTON) JOHNSON. He died on Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in Spiro. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Sue, and her husband, Ronnie; three sons, Walter Andrew and his wife, Patti, Monroe Lewis Jr. and his wife, Pam, and George Lee and his wife, Linda; two sisters, Nellie and Jean; one step-daughter, Rhonda, and her husband, Carl; one step-son, James Jr.; 13 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Olen Lee MOORE, 75, of Wichita, Kan., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Locke Assembly of God in Mountainburg, Ark. Burial is in Locke Cemetery in Mountainburg, under the direction of Ocker or Alma Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mr. MOORE died Monday, May 29, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Terri and husband Roberts; one son, Anthony; three sisters, Virginia, Ellen, and Stella; and four brothers, Raymond, Clyde, Dwight, and Paul.

Funeral services for Loretta "Tami" MUNSON, 45, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Wes McLaughlin and Marty Ford officiating. Burial was in Old Cache Cemetery, East of Keota, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MUNSON was born Nov. 28, 1960, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Robert Elijah MACKEY and Edna (BREWER) MACKEY. She died Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Allen MUNSON, Oct. 26, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Allen of the home; one daughter, Amy; two sons, Scott and Justin; one sister, Bernice; two granddaughters; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret SPARKS.

Funeral services for Alexandrea Dawn RAPER, 5, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Raymond Estaban and Merel Rowe officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 21, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Kenneth RAPER and Tammy (WALLACE) RAPER LEWIS. She died Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Crowder. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Tammy and James LEWIS; father, Kenneth RAPER; three brothers, John, James and Joshua; maternal grandmother, Ella ASHER; maternal great-grandmother, Bonnie CRAIGHEAD; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ruby REED, 76, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. Reed died Monday, May 29, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Elmer of the home; two daughters, Pat, and Joyce; four sons, Elmer, Jr., William, Tony, and James; one brother, Leo; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mable V. ROWLAND, 98, of Roland, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church in Roland with Rev. Kenneth Bynum officiating. Burial will be in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROWLAND was born Aug. 28, 1907, in Long, to Edward MORTON and Ida SPOON. She died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Floyd and wife Peggy; one sister, Betsy; one brother, Paul; many nieces and nephews; six grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. .

Funeral services for Gaylon Ray TURPIN, 31, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Moffett Full Gospel Church with Revs. Alton Barnes and Wayne Hall officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Turpin was born Jan. 16, 1975, in Poteau, to Everett TURPIN and Wilma (CAREY) TURPIN. He died Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Muldrow.. He married Cindy LeAnn LEWIS, Dec. 4, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Cindy TURPIN of the home; one daughter, Sarah; three sons, Daniel, Joshua and DeKota; five sisters, Rhonda, Shelia, and Loretta, Karen, and Sharon; mother, Wilma ; one brother, Ed; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for James Lynn VANN, 80, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Short Baptist Church in Short, with the Rev. Ed Baker and the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial is in Macedonia Cemetery in Uniontown, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. VANN was born on Aug. 31, 1925, in Short to James Walker VANN and Edna Mary (RIDDLE) VANN. He died on Monday, May 29, 2006, in Fayetteville, Ark. He married Mildred June TAYLOR on Aug. 7, 1990, in Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one step-daughter, Sandy; two step-sons, George Jr. and Charles; two sisters, Shirley and Phyllis; one brother, Lecho; three nephews; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Betty PRINE.

Funeral services for Scott CORNELIUS, 40, of Tulsa, were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Crossroads Full Gospel Tabernacle in Tulsa with Pastor Erick Goodman officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tulsa, under the direction of Mark Griffith Memorial Funeral Home-Westwood Chapel of Tulsa. Mr. CORNELIUS was born May 20, 1965, in Tulsa, to Ronnie CORNELIUS and Karen (LAMBERT) CORNELIUS McCORMACK. He died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his mother, Karen McCORMACK ; father, Ronnie CORNELIUS; paternal grandmother, Mrs. J.R. CORNELIUS; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services for Christine CREEKMORE, 91, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Vian Baptist Church with Revs. Howard Marshall and Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CREEKMORE was born Oct. 7, 1914, in Atkins, Ark., to Enoch WHITTENBURG and Bessie (WILSON) WHITTENBURG. She died Thursday, June 1, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jack CREEKMORE, in 1936, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death in 1978, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Linda; and two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one son, John CREEKMORE.

Funeral services for Wanda Juanita "Neat" CUDE, 68, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls with Revs. Ron Butler, Stan Ledford, Wendell Cox, Cleatis Jones, and Wayne Gilreath officiating. Burial is in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. CUDE was born Nov. 21, 1937, in Webbers Falls, to Perry and Wanda Jane (MARTIN) JONES. She died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Richard CUDE, March 29, 1959, in Stigler. Survivors include her husband, Richard CUDE of the home; daughter, Teresa and husband, Michael; brother, Gerald and wife Judy; sister, Betty and husband, Bob; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bobby JONES.

Funeral services for Terry Ray JONES, 52, of Barling, Ark., are being held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Central Free Will Baptist Church. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. JONES died Thursday, June 1, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Cindy JONES of the home; four sons, Chuck, Jackson; Henry, and John Tee; one daughter, Terri Dawn and husband Allen; two brothers, Johnny Lee, and Gary Don; three sisters, Barbara Sue, Jacqueline, and Charlotte; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Stanley Roosevelt OWEN, 82, of Van Buren, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the South Jefferson Baptist Church in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Burial was in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Curry-Welborn Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant. Mr. OWEN was born Dec. 8, 1923, to Theodore and Biddie OWEN. He died Tuesday, May 30, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Peggy OWEN of Van Buren; four sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Tammy, Randel, Richard, and Ronald and Christie; three daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Rodney, Rhonda and Jon, and Risa and Tommy; two brothers, Dale and Don; one sister, Janice; 23 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kenneth OWEN, a sister, Irene SELLERS, a grandchild, Aaron OWEN and brothers-in-law, Virgil SELLERS and Jay MILLS.

Graveside services for Clifford POLLOCK, 74, of Vian, are being held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the Wardville Cemetery, in Wardville, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Pollock was born Sept. 10, 1931, to Hiram POLLOCK and Ozzie (SMITH) POLLOCK. He died Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Gale; two sons, Leland Mathew and Benjamin Floyd; five grandchildren; and two cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and five brothers.

Graveside services for J.O. WORKMAN, 66, of Gore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WORKMAN was born Nov. 14, 1939, in Stuart, to John WORKMAN and Mary Lee (GRAY) WORKMAN. He died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Gore. He married Katherine MULLINS, Oct. 28, 1958, in Selma, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Katherine WORKMAN of the home; three daughters, Debbie, Sandra, and Anita; two sons, John and George; two sisters, Alice and Dorothy; two brothers, George and Larry; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Andy H. CAMPBELL, 67, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Roland Assembly of God Church in Roland with Revs. Jimmy Noel and Kevin Fouts officiating. Burial was in Greenleaf Cemetery, west of Tahlequah, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CAMPBELL was born Feb. 10, 1939, in Tahlequah, to Abraham Harley Smith CAMPBELL and Molly Carey WASHINGTON. He died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in Muldrow. He married Peggy Jean SPRINGWATER, Feb. 15, 1991, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Peggy CAMPBELL of the home; one daughter, Terri; two sons, Randy and Brad; one step-daughter, Rhonda Gail; 10 grandchildren; mother Molly WASHINGTON; five sisters, Judy, Mary, Nakita, and Martha, and Darlene; two brothers, Robert and Tim; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Susie WATTS DYER, 89, of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Vernon Stone and Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DYER was born March 22, 1917, in Muldrow, to Thomas Archie WATTS and Elizabeth Ada (NEAL) WATTS. She died Sunday, June 4, 2006, in Roland. She married Neal Woodrow DYER, July 6, 1936, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, Feb. 11, 1986, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Saundra Kay; three sons, Jay, Bradley Eugene, and Joe Bailey; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty and Louise; three sisters-in-laws, Joyce, Margaret, and Elsie. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Aline STOCKTON and Pauline SPANGLER, one brother, Wren DYER and one son, Tom DYER.

Funeral services for J.D. HENSLEE, 83, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God in Gore with Rev. Floyd Collins officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. HENSLEE was born Feb. 18, 1923, in Kiowa, to Walter Malcom HENSLEE and Clare Lee Matilda (HUNN) HENSLEE. He died Sunday, June 4, 2006, in Muskogee. He married Anna HOWELL, July 21, 1947, in Ventura, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Anna HENSLEE of the home; son, Jerry D. and wife, Jo; brother, William Marion; sister, Paulene; two grandchildren; one great-grandson.

Graveside services for Don Phillip PAIGE, 71, of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Box Cemetery, in Vian, with Roger Bridgewater officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PAIGE was born Dec. 17, 1934, in Muskogee, to Valter PAIGE and Erma (HOWARD PAIGE. He died Sunday, June 4, 2006, in Vian. He married LouAnn Elizabeth SWIMMER, Sept. 22, 1980, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, LouAnn PAIGE of the home; four daughters, Denise and husband John, Devoni and husband Judd, Donna Jean, and Dana; three sons, Don II and wife Denise, Robert and wife Angie, and Buddy and wife Tonya; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Dub; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Frank A. WOODWARD, 72, of Maple, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Maple Freewill Baptist church, northwest of Muldrow, with Revs. Raymond Chronister, Kendell Ross, and Ed Baker officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. WOODWARD was born Jan. 17, 1934, in Oklahoma City, to Dixie WOODWARD and Alice (FARRIS) WOODWARD. He died Sunday, June 4, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Doris Charmon MATTINGLY, March 12, 1955, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Doris WOODWARD of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Paul; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Sheryal; three grandchildren; one sister, Roberta; one brother, J.W.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Levi WOODWARD.

Funeral services for Morris D. DOTSON, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DOTSON was born June 30, 1919, in Vian, to George DOTSON and Belle COMBS. He died Tuesday, June 7, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Gertrude of the home; two daughters, Pat and Virginia; three sons, Mac and wife Orene, Alan and wife Pam, and retired Lt. Col. Mark.; two sisters, Irene and Annabelle; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Margie Lee BELL.

William E. FORD, 80, of Sallisaw, was born May 27, 1926, in Dwight Mission, to Robert FORD and Edna (ROBERTSON) FORD. He died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Kay and husband Joe, and Karen Lynn and husband Phillip; one son, William Ray and wife Doretha; two sisters, Doris and Annette; one brother, Frank; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Ingeborg.

Funeral services for Thomas E. "Tommy" JOHNSON, 71, of Panama, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Burial is in Shady Point Cemetery in Shady Point, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. JOHNSON was born May 15, 1935, in Panama. He died Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Panama. Survivors include his wife, Sharon JOHNSON of the home; daughter, Ray Shell; son and daughters-in-law, Thomas C. "Toby" and Tracy; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry R. and Dawn; sister, Wreatha Van; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends in Sequoyah County.

Funeral services for J.C. ROBERTS, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. J.D. Jones officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROBERTS was born Sept. 1, 1936, in Ville Platte, La., to Curly Roberts and Delina (BELLON) ROBERTS. He died Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Minerva GREEN, Aug. 29, 1959, in Opelousas, La. Survivors include his wife, Minerva ROBERTS of the home; three sons, Charles, Dennis and Patrick.; two daughters, Patsy and Stephanie; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Eunice and husband, and Selana and husband Don; one brother, John D; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Virginia WHISENANT, 84, of Gore, were held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Gore United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Snyder officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WHISENANT was born Nov. 9, 1921, in Webbers Falls, to J.M. JOHNSTON and Erma Eula (BRAY) JOHNSTON. She died Tuesday, June 6, 2006, in Muskogee. She married John Harold WHISENANT, May 29, 1941, in Warner. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; one son, John H. Jr. and wife Joyce; two daughters, Virginia Eileen and husband Joe, and Mary Jane and husband Mark; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen and Barbara. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy, G.D., and James; and two sisters, Jewel and Rubye.

Funeral services for Van Herschel WITT, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery in Roland, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. WITT died Sunday, June 4, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Joy WITT of the home; one daughter, Rhonda and husband, Chuck; and one son, Rob; one brother, Bobby Joe; and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Lily CATRON, 95, of Stilwell, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Stilwell with Bro. Kevin Spurlock officiating. Burial will be in Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Mrs. CATRON was born Aug. 17, 1910, at Brushy Mountain in Sallisaw, to Will and Dora COVINGTON. She died Monday, June 12, 2006, in Stilwell. She married Fred Austin CATRON, July 26, 1926. Survivors include Vesper L. and wife, Suzie of Kansas, Billie Lois and husband, Charles, Fred A. Jr. and wife, Sue, Dale W. and wife, Ann, and Evelyn; four sisters, Nora, Winona, Zoe and husband, Dwayne, and Chloe and husband, Lloyd; 18 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; son, Bobby Lee; mother and father; two sisters, Colleen COVINGTON and Lois THOMPSON; one brother, Lloyd COVINGTON; and one grandson. .

Funeral services for Harold M. DELANEY, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Kory Boster officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DELANEY was born March 3, 1936, in Cabool, Mo., to Arlo Edwin DELANEY and Jewel Fay (FIELTON) DELANEY. He died Sunday, June 4, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Lillian SHIPLEY, June 5, 2004, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death July 7, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Terri and Diane Kathleen; one son, Michael Patrick; two sisters, Laura Lee and Norma Jean; one brother, Robert Ray; one granddaughter; one grandson; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Audrie EDGMON-TAYLOR DOTSON, 83, of Braggs, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Holliness Church in Braggs. Burial was in South Bethal Cemetery in Braggs, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. DOTSON was born Jan. 29, 1923, in McKey, to Albert and Etta EDGMON. She died Saturday, June 10, 2006, in Muskogee. She married L.D. DOTSON, March 20, 1943, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include three sons, David and Jackie, George and Lana, and James; five daughters, Ronda, Jerry Ann and Roy, Ruth and James, Judy and Dana; four sisters, Opal, Avanell, Olive Ann and Modena; three brothers, James, Floyd and J.G.; 18 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, six children and one grandchild.

Graveside services for Ora Irene FRASIER, 86, of Tulsa, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FRASIER was born Dec. 21, 1919, in Sallisaw, to Marion Francis YOUNG and Mattie Jeanetta (MITCHELL) YOUNG. She died Friday, June 9, 2006, in Tulsa. She married George Woodrow FRASIER, Dec. 8, 1948, in Greenwood, Ark. He preceded her in death, July 1, 1985, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Ann; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters, Minnie MALLOY and Opal PARSLEY and one brother, Lindsy Theodore YOUNG.

John E. JORDON, 39, of Nowata, was born Aug. 7, 1966, in Salinas, Calif., to Bill JORDON and Imogene (PRUITT) JORDON. He died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in Nowata. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Carol HOLINSWORTH JORDON of the home; three daughters, Amber, Amanda and Rayana; one sister, Teresa; three brothers, Billy, Ronnie and Shane; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James "Jim" Loyd REMY, 59, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Military honors provided by 188th Air National Guard. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. REMY was born Sept. 30, 1946, in Sallisaw, to Calvin Loyd REMY and Janice (PALMER) REMY. He died Friday, June 9, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Hazel May HIGGINS, May 27, 1965, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Hazel REMY of the home; one daughter, Susan and Doug; one son, Michael and Jennifer; eight grandchildren; parents; one sister, Julia; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Edith Evelyn OSBURN ELLIS REYNOLDS, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Revs. Scott Liner and Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. REYNOLDS was born Feb. 20, 1926, in the Maple Community, to Starlin Robert OSBURN and Myrtle Mae (COLE) OSBURN. She died Friday, June 9, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Martha; two sons, Larry and Dwayne; three granddaughters; one grandson,; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eunice and Dicie; four brothers, Wade, Wayne, Euel and Leroy. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Imogene OSBURN, and three brothers, Raymond OSBURN, J.V. OSBURN and Donald Ray OSBURN.

Funeral services for Cheryl Kay SCHREIBER, 61, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. SCHREIBER died Monday, June 12, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Harry SCHREIBER of the home; two daughters, Connie and Ruth Ann; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for William Thomas "Jack" SIDES, 80, of Muskogee, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Short Mountain Cemetery in LeFlore County with Rev. Gary Daws officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SIDES was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Comanche, to William Chester SIDES and Emma V. (LEDFORD) SIDES. He died Saturday, June 10, 2006, in Tulsa. He married Ora Lee WIXOM, April 10, 1955, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Ora Lee SIDES of the home; three daughters, Joyce, Irma and Frances; one son, William C.; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Jerry Ann SIMS, 69, a loving wife and mother, was called home Thursday, June 8, 2006. Memorial service: 9 a.m. Wednesday at Forest Ridge Funeral Home, 705 Airport Freeway in Hurst, Texas. Interment:: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Jerry was born Dec 18, 1936, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Survivors: Her loving husband, Joel SIMS; daughters, Seree and Tamara; sons, David and Joey; mother, Irene PHILLIPS; brothers, Wayne and Dwight; and eight grandchildren.

William Ray "Billy" TURNER, 51, of Sallisaw, was born Feb. 26, 1955, in Brushy Community, to Arvil William TURNER and Teresa BREWER. He died Sunday, June 11, 2006, in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Justine; one sister, Teresa; three brothers, Ronnie, Dale and Jimmy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Lee Roy "Fat" WHITTENBURG, 77, of Vian, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Vian Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WHITTENBURG was born Dec. 20, 1928, in Vian, to James Oscar WHITTENBURG and Bertha Mae (WOODWARD) WHITTENBURG. He died Sunday, June 11, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include one sister, Neoma; and several nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Rosemary WOODS, Lucille SAUZA, Marcilena MOSZKOW and Mariam McCONNELL and four brothers, Charlie WHITTENBURG, George WHITTENBURG, Marvin WHITTENBURG and Lionell WHITTENBURG.

Funeral services for Ronald BLAYLOCK, 46, of Spiro, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro with Rev. Gary Maxwell officiating. Burial was Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. BLAYLOCK was born Nov. 9, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Mitchell BLAYLOCK and Francene (GORMLEY) BLAYLOCK. He died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Shana BLAYLOCK of the home; two daughters, Megan and Morgan; one son, Ronald Lee, II; and mother, Francene BLAYLOCK. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother Michael Lee BlLAYLOCK.

Funeral services for Carla Christine HAGY, 28, of Roland, were held at 4:00 p.m. Friday at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial of ashes was at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. HAGY died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include her sisters, Nora and husband, R.L., Martha, Loveina and husband HORACE, Debbie and husband William, Billie and husband, Jeramy, Tina and husband, Gerald and Leslie; brothers, Robbie, Carl E. and Christopher; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Chris HAGY, sisters, Linora and Loretta HAGY and brother, Dewayne HAGY.

Graveside services for Rufus Walter CAUTHORN, 93, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Carolan Cemetery in Booneville, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Homes of Greenwood. Mr. Cauthron was born Dec. 24, 1912, in Booneville, to O.L. and Ora (GLIDEWELL) CAUTHORN. He died Sunday, June 18, 2006, in Greenwood. Survivors include two sons, Don and wife Linda, and Jimmy; one daughter, Suzey and husband Paul; two sisters, Marjorie and Mayrene; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and one unofficial grand-daughter. He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Clara Lois McLAUGHLIN CAUTHORN, parents, two sisters and one brother.

Funeral services for James "Jimmy" EARLS, 65, of Stilwell, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in Freedom Cemetery near Waldron, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Ark. Mr. EARLS was born Nov. 18, 1940. He died Saturday, June 17, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Carla; five sisters, Diane, Sue, Nadine, Mary and Margie; four brothers, Dee, Carl and Gene and Joe; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Audra Louise GRAY, 89, of Paris, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. GRAY died Wednesday, June 14, 2006, in Paris. Survivors include two step-daughters, Louise and Bobbie; one son, Bill; three step-sons, J.W. and Bill, J.B.; two sisters, Modene and Johnnie; two brothers, J.D. and Homer; 15 step-grandchildren; and 21 step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Buster GRAY.

Funeral services for Myrtis Laverne HAMMOND, 79, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. HAMMOND was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Romance, Ark., to Clarence and Lanta HUGHES. She died Friday, June 16, 2006, in Van Buren. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Debbie and husband Larry; two sons, Larry and wife Mary Ann and Lonnie and wife Pam; two sisters, Myrtle Lee and Hazel; step-sister, Clois; sister-in-law, Hazel; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband James Andrew HAMMOND, both parents, step-mother, Dora HUGHES, and four brothers Gary Dale HUGHES, Earl HUGHES, Deward HUGHES and Arvel HUGHES.

Funeral services for Gary Lee WORST, 35, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with Rev. Cliff Ahart officiating. Burial is in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. WORST was born Sept. 1, 1970, in Fort Smith, to Robert Lee WORST and Sondra Lee (GILLENWATER) WORST. He died Friday, June 16, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his parents; two daughters, Abigale and Sandra "Sissy"; one son, Cody; his grandmother, Betty GILLENWATER; one sister, Elizabeth Marie; three brothers, Bobby, Michael and Johnny; three aunts, Susie, Diann and Frances; two uncles, Tim and Rodney; his girlfriend and significant other for the last year Elaine; and many, many, many friends.

Memorial services for Lana Jean RISENHOOVER KIRK, 58, of Stigler, are being held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Moore's Eastlawn Chapel in Tulsa, under the direction of Moore's Eastlawn Chapel of Tulsa. Mrs. KIRK was born Sept. 26, 1947, in Yakima, Wash., to Richard and Ollice RISENHOOVER. She died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, in Collinsville. She married John DONALDSON, 1963, in Gans. He preceded her in death in 1970. She later married Steve KIRK in 1987. Survivors include her husband, Steve KIRK of Stigler; mother Ollice RISENHOOVER; sons, Blane, Billy and Amy and Kimberly; sisters, Patty and Hugh, Carolyn and Larry, Judy and Bill, Nelda and Rex. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Jessie Elizabeth EDWARDS LAIRMORE, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. LAIRMORE died Tuesday, June 20th, 2006, in Fort Smith. She married Roger LAIRMORE in 1950. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca and Shirley; brother-in-law, Milford; sister-in-law, Faye; brothers and sisters-in-law, Montie and Monica, Richard and Patsy; brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and Martha; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey A. EDWARDS and Wilmarth (ROBINSON) EDWARDS, brother, Harvey Robinson EDWARDS, sister, Margaret Ann EDWARDS, one brother and sister-in-law, Dale and Mamie LAIRMORE, grandson, J.D. CUDE and her husband of 56 years.

Funeral services for Bertha Ellen BABB, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Harold Gibson officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BABB was born April 1, 1917, in Bluff Community, to Comodore ROGERS and Laura (MASTERSON) ROGERS. She died Saturday, June 24, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Carol; one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald and Dagmar; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Clara, Laverne and Nettie; one brother, Arnold Clyde; and one daughter-in-law, Marsha. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Sherman BABB and one son, Harold BABB, two sisters, Elsie FOREMAN and Juel GIBSON, and three brothers, Vernon, Earl and Will ROGERS.

Funeral services for Edgar W. "Dunk" BROOKS, 90, of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Phil Smith officiating. Burial with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 339 of Roland is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. BROOKS was born Sept. 5, 1915, in Roland, to Ola Andrew BROOKS and Jeanie Lou (SUTTON) BROOKS. He died Sunday, June 25, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine (DODSON) BROOKS of Longview; two daughters, Diana and Bernice; one son, Duane; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Jane, Marie, Glenna and Doy; one brother, Andrew; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Earl Dean BROOKS, two sisters, Mae BUFFINGTON and Ada GRIFFIN and one brother, William R. BROOKS.

Funeral services for Okla Mae BROOKS, 79, of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Willie Mooney officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BROOKS was born July 2, 1926, in Muldrow, to William Edgar REESE and Rhonda (LEED) REESE. She died Sunday, June 25, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Ole Andrew BROOKS, Aug. 19, 1944, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Andrew of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Roy; one grandson and granddaughter-in-law; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and one god-grandchild; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Dorothy; three sisters-in-law, Nelda, Bonnie, and Connie; one brother-in-law, Otis; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Dennis BROOKS, one great-grandson, B.J. GISH, one sister, Opal FREE and six brothers, Gene, Jessie, Sidney, Raymond, Clayton and Claudie REESE.

Graveside services for Edith Oreda DALTON, 82, of Cameron, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. DALTON was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Bloomer, Ark. She died Thursday, June 22, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Easter and Garnett; two sons, Bill and Henry; two daughters-in-law, Lela and Carol; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Cremation for George W. "Red" FORSMAN, 65, of Sallisaw was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Cremains will be interred at Akins Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Forsman was born Jan. 27, 1941, in Grand Junction, Colo., to Carl George FORSMAN and Marie M. (HALL) FORSMAN. He died Monday, June 26, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Willie Mae OBERLECHNER, Oct. 28, 1972, in El Cajon, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Willie Mae FORSMAN of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Travis; one step-daughter, Diane; one step-son, Eric; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Ronnie and Edward. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Robin FORSMAN, one brother, Richard FORSMAN, one step-son, Charles HALL and his parents, Carl George FORSMAN and Marie FORSMAN.

Graveside services for Geneva H. HURST, 82, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Gans Cemetery with Bros. Hoover Bailey and Ed Reese officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HURST was born April 1, 1924, in Muldrow, to Tony JACKSON and Minnie Mae (ROGERS) JACKSON. She died Monday, June 26, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and son-in-law, Barbara, and Louise and Butch; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eva; one brother, Avis; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Tony Douglas HURST, one grandson, Dean RINGGOLD, two sisters, Edith MERRILL and Ruby HARVELL and one brother, A.C. JACKSON.

Graveside services for Wayne JONES, 60, of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JONES was born Jan. 15, 1946, in Delano, Calif., to Farris JONES and Reba (SNOW) JONES. He died Monday, June 26, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Bill; one brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Lahoma; one niece; and two nephews.

Graveside services for Keyon Lynn KEEN, an infant, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Bro. Royce Martin officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born June 15, 2006, in Tulsa, to Jerry WEBB and Twyla Dawn KEEN. He died Friday, June 23, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include parents, Jerry WEBB and Twyla Dawn KEEN of the home; maternal grandparents, Jim and Jane KEEN; one aunt, Tanya; two uncles, David and Jimmy; and seven cousins.

Funeral services for Deborah Jean LUNN, 36, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Marshall, Mo., were held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kan. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, under the direction of Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home of Kansas City. Mrs. LUNN died Sunday, June 18, 2006. Survivors include her husband of 14 years, Clarence "Bucky" LUNN; three children, Amber, Matt and Jenny; two sisters, Barbara and her husband Tom, Lorna and her husband Carl; her father, Jim ROGERS and wife Debra; her grandparents, Carl WEAVER and James and wife Rosie; five brothers and sisters-in-law, 11 nieces and nephews; and three great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ruth ROGERS, grandmother, Edith WEAVER and grandparents George and Agnes Lorne ROGERS.

Funeral services for Shirley RANKIN, 58, of Gans, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Gans Assembly of God Church with Revs. Harold McKeehen and Scott Reed officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. RANKIN was born July 8, 1947, in the Nicut Community, to Ted BOYD and Bertha (SEABOLT) BOYD. She died Monday, June 26, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Tina and Mark and Shelly and Jerry; three grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; mother, Bertha OWENS; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Myrna and Junior, and Pat and Doyle; one brother, Ronnie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jack STONE, 69, of Vian, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Kurt Henry officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STONE was born May 12, 1937, in Hugo, to Thomas Ocie STONE and Johnette (SMITH) STONE. He died Saturday, June 24, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Kathryn Jane CROUCH, Feb. 11, 1955, in Gainesville, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn STONE of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Bob, and Michael Jack and Tonya; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one brother, Jerry John. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Judy Kay JOSLIN.

Funeral services for Alice Imogene WHITE, 80, of Braggs, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Emmanuel Pentecostal Holiness Church in Braggs with Rev. Jack Carner officiating. Burial was in South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WHITE was born Sept. 30, 1925, in Clarksville, Ark., to Grover Edward RALPH and Susie Levina Jane (RAMBO) RALPH. She died Thursday, June 22, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include six children, Wendall Leon, Gary Lee, Johnny Everett, Delores Jean, Thomas Chesley and Charles Edward; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Everett L.C. SLAPE and husband of 31 years, John E. WHITE along with two daughters, Carolyn Sue WOODWARD and Terri Lynn SLAPE.

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