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Funeral services for Dwayne G. BLASKOWSKY, 67, of Gore, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BLASKOWSKY was born July 12, 1939, in Leavenworth, Wash., to Soloman "Sam" BLASKOWSKY and Emma (STRALEY) BLASKOWSKY. He died Monday, May 28, 2007, in Gore. He married Shirley McCASLIN, Sept. 17, 1961, in Wananchee, Wash. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; two daughters, Juanita and Deborah; two sons, Mike and David; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Shirley; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Bonnie Pauline JOHNSON, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Hickory Ridge Cemetery east of Lavaca, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston, Ark. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Jan. 8, 1930, in St. Joseph, Mo. to John KING and Pauline (LEE) KING. She died Wednesday, May 30, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include six daughters, Leana, Melody, Laura, Betty, Barbara and Dorcan; two sons, Randy and Michael; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Billy Doss JOHNSON, 70, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. JOHNSON was born March 28, 1937, in Dora, to Laban Green JOHNSON and Mary Elizabeth (SMITH) JOHNSON. He died Monday, May 28, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Irma Dean ASHLEY, June 18, 1956, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Irma of the home; three daughters, Rebecca, Rita and her husband, Rick, and Rhonda and her husband, Jackie; one sister, Elsie; two brothers, Donald and Everett; 10 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Terry David NEWBERRY, 53, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Ark. Burial was in Pleasant Grove no. 3 Cemetery, near Waldron, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. NEWBERRY was born Nov. 4, 1953, in Alameda, Calif., to Charles NEWBERRY and Marcine NEWBERRY. He died Monday, May 28, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Donna of the home; one son, Travis; one granddaughter; his mother, Marcine NEWBERRY; one brother, Jerry and his wife, Jan; three sisters, Pat and her husband, Tom, Sharon and her husband, Dale, and Pam and her husband, Stan; four nephews; five nieces; twelve great-nieces; twelve great-nephews; and one great-great-niece. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Matt TIMMERMAN, 29, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Terry Guthrie, Mike McKinney and Keith Tatham officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TIMMERMAN was born Dec. 2, 1977, in Tulsa, to Jimmie Dale TIMMERMAN and Belinda Kay (HENRY) TIMMERMAN. He died Monday, May 28, 2007, in Vian. Survivors include one son, Gabriel Alan; parents; one sister, Casey; one brother, Brad; paternal grandmother, Marie TIMMERMAN; his son's mother, Brandi; companion, Amy; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Chris HENRY, paternal grandfather, Dale TIMMERMAN and maternal grandparents, Earl HENRY, Sr. and Dixie Nadine HENRY.

Funeral services for Eunice L. WHEELER, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. WHEELER died Saturday, June 2, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Doris; one son, Tom; one sister, Helen; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Thomas WHEELER, Sr., one daughter, Judy RICE and one son, Rick WHEELER.

Graveside services for J.W. ALLEN, 49, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northwest of Roland with Rev. Carl Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. ALLEN was born Jan. 23, 1958, in Yakima, Wash., to John Wayburn ALLEN and Magline (WILLIAMS) ALLEN. He died Sunday, June 3, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Camillia of the home; two daughters, Nicole and Tina; two sons, J.J. and Roger; mother Maggie ALLEN; two sisters, Carolyn and Rita; one brother, Donald Gene; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Dale ALLEN and Lee Roy ALLEN.

Funeral services for George A. GIBBONS, 58, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Revs. Jimmy Waldrop and Eugene Cristenberry officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. GIBBONS was born Oct. 26, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark., to James Elbert GIBBONS and Essie Mae (OWENS) GIBBONS. He died Thursday, May 31, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret and Wanda; two brothers, James and Gary; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Thomas A. JONES, Jr., 48, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is in Rose Hill Park in Tulsa, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JONES was born June 30, 1958, in Tulsa, to Thomas Argie JONES, Sr. and Patsy Jo (McBRIDE) NEWTON. Survivors include two sisters, Carol and her husband, Michael, and Sherry Jo and her husband, Doyle; one brother, Christopher; and mother, of the home. He was preceded in death by his father, one baby brother and grandmother, Madelyn Dora HESTER.

Funeral services for Bernice RIGGS, 69, of Spiro, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. RIGGS died Tuesday, June 5, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Melinda, LaDonna, and Delia and her husband, Justin; four sons, Frank and his wife, Emma, and Cleve and his wife, Deborah, Billy and his wife, Evelyn, and Wayne; two step-sons, Tony and Craig; three sisters, Janet, Patricia and Sue; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby RIGGS and one son, Randy MENDOZA.

Funeral services for Aline Climer BROWN, 86, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Revs. Shawn Money and J.W. Roy officiating. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BROWN was born May 26, 1921, in Hanson community, to Robert Lee FARMER and Mary Eldora (MEEKS) FARMER. She died Saturday, June 9, 2007, in Roland. She married Ernest BROWN, Feb. 27, 1993, in Gans. He preceded her in death, Jan. 9, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons and two daughters-in-law, Rick and Rita, and Jimmy and Rita; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Nora Mae; one brother, Sidney, Jr.; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Donnie HYLES, parents, two brothers, Frank FARMER and Sidney FARMER and three sisters, Lilian RAMEY, Leola HOLT and Maxine FARMER.

Graveside services for William Marvin FULLER, 73, of Huntington, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Huntington Cemetery, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Ark. Mr. FULLER died Wednesday, June, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Marlene FULLER of the home; three daughters, Terry Gail, Cheryl and Kenia; one son, William Jack; three step-sons, Steve, Cary and Dennis; four sisters, Melba, Sharon , Geneva and Bernice; four brothers, Royce, Darrell, Willard and Jack; 21 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleloand EDWARDS and one brother, Porter EDWARDS.

Memorial services for Charlene FULBRIGHT GUNTER, 90, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with Dr. J.D. Ward and Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GUNTER was born July 5, 1916, in Hanson, to Idus FULBRIGHT and Beulah (BOYDSTON) FULBRIGHT. She died Sunday, June 10, 2007, in Dallas. She married Jack P. GUNTER in 1935. He preceded her in death in 1968. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Jim; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Jack P. and Deborah, and Jerry E. and Christine; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Gerard; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mildred REAVIS and brother, Carl FULBRIGHT.

Funeral services for Billy KINSEY, 79, of Shawnee, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the New Beginnings Church with Rev. Larry Sparks officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Walker Funeral Service of Shawnee. Mr. KINSEY was born March 24, 1928, in Sallisaw, to Bob KINSEY and Dessie (MILLER) KINSEY. He died Saturday, June 9, 2007, in a local hospital. He married Nelda Fern DAVIS, in 1948, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Nelda Fern KINSEY of the home; two sons, Bill, Jr. and James and his wife, Barbara; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Jon D. KINSEY, one sister, Robbie CHILDERS, five brothers, Boyce KINSEY, Donald KINSEY, Hoyt KINSEY, Bud KINSEY and Kenneth KINSEY.

Graveside services for Karen J. ODER MAUPIN, 52, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Roland City Cemetery with Pastor Wayne Hall officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. MAUPIN was born Aug. 14, 1954, in Sallisaw, to James ODER and Dorothy Mae (TERRELL) ODER. She died Thursday, June 7, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Lloyd Wayne MAUPIN, Sept. 15, 1978, in Liberty. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one step-son, Marvin; one sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Terry; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ike and Johnnie Mae, and Larry and Judy and Johnny and Sharon; mother-in-law, Dorothy PITTMAN; father-in-law, Bob PITTMAN; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Charlotte and Glenn, and Courtney and Tim; and two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David and Judy, and Jerry and Robin.

Funeral services for Velma B. WALKER, 83, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark., with Rev. Clifton Daggs officiating. Burial will be in Slaytonville Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Homes of Greenwood. Mrs. WALKER was born May 24, 1924, to James P. DUGAN and Nora (DAGGS) DUGAN. She died Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Survivors include one son, Randy and his wife, Etta; one daughter, Rhonda; two granddaughters; two grandsons; four great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and two step-great-granddaughters.

Funeral services for Donna J. ADAMS, 47, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ADAMS was born Oct. 24, 1959, in Sallisaw, to Earnest RICHARDSON and Ola (CORBIT) RICHARDSON. She died Thursday, June 14, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Isaac; three grandchildren; three sisters, Freda, Nancy and Carol; two brothers, Earnest and Jerry Don; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bobby D. EDWARDS, 48, of Euless, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Forest Ridge Funeral Home in Hurst. Burial was in Sallisaw, under the direction of Forest Ridge Funeral Home of Hurst, Texas. Mr. EDWARDS was born June 9, 1958, in Sallisaw, to Cleloand EDWARDS and Betty WILLIAMS. He died Thursday, May 31, 2007, in Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Katy EDWARDS; son, Kyle; step-son, Jason and his wife, Marianne; mother, Betty WILLIAMS and step-father, Bill; brothers, Keith, and Leland and his wife, Cammie; sisters, Angelia, and Latesha and her husband, Scott; family friend, Carl; grandmother, Bea BARRETT; Three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleloand EDWARDS and one brother, Porter EDWARDS.

Funeral services for Audie L. GOINS, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Apostolic Faith Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Leon Farley officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GOINS was born April 1, 1923, in Brushy, to Jack WEBB and Blanche (PALMER) WEBB. She died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sisters, Reba, Vada and Jessie; and lots of friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Arvie GOINS, four brothers, Tom, Rube, Olon and Ernest WEBB, and two sisters, Mabel McKINNNEY and Savola PITMAN.

Charles Robert MEGEHEE, 62, of Oktaha, died on Wednesday, June 13, in Fort Smith, Ark. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of the home; one son, Patrick Alan; step-son, Adam; step-daughter, Amanda; three sisters, Donna, Lisa and Jackie; two brothers, Floyd and David ; three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Gayle Mitchell SYKES, 71, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Moffett, are being held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial is in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mrs. SYKES was born Dec. 18, 1935, in Moffett. She died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Albuquerque, N.M. She married Bob SYKES. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Terry and Donna; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; ex-husband, lifelong friend and business partner, Bob SYKES; two sisters, Lavern and Margaret; six nieces and nephews; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mildred Barnes GIESLER, 63, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. GIESLER was born Dec. 2, 1943, in Sallisaw, to Noah Dallas BARNES and Goldie Lee (LONG) BARNES. She died Saturday, June 16, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Tommy Lewis GIESLER,, Jan. 20, 1962, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Tom of the home; one son, Robert; two sisters, Sophia and Beatrice; four brothers, Easter, Robert, Earl, and Dale; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dallas and Eddie BARNES.

Graveside services for Lloyd Edward HARWOOD, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. HARWOOD was born May 14, 1931, in Fort Smith, to Ray and Anna HARWOOD. He died Thursday, June 14, 2007, in Roland. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Shirley; one daughter, Melinda; one son, Donald Edward; three grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; one sister, Joyce; one brother, Jim; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Barry Gene HARWOOD and two brothers, Jack HARWOOD and Gene HARWOOD.

Graveside services for Robert Lewis HORNE, 63, of Ellenwood, Ga., formerly of Sequoyah County, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw with friends and family officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HORNE was born Jan. 31, 1944, in Contra Costa, Calif., to Perry Lewis HORNE and Margaret (McGOWEN) HORNE. He died Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Atlanta, Ga. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda; one granddaughter; three sisters, Loie, Sue and Linda; two step-sisters, Robin and Theresa; one step-brother, Johnny; one aunt, Neomi; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rex MORTON, 68, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MORTON was born Oct. 20, 1938, in Webbers Falls, to William MORTON and Edyth (PARIS) MORTON. He died Saturday, June 16, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Chris CROWSON, Jan. 14, 1991, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Chris of the home; two sons, Jayson Rex and his wife, Judy, and Howell Haskell and his wife, Staci; three daughters, Kristen Michalle and her husband, Jack, Nada Marie and her husband, Bob, and Tina Ann and her husband, Brian; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Billy Wayne "Wooly" and Charlie; and one sister, Bernice. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Don, Gale, Kenneth "Bo" and Bobby.

Funeral services for Ernest Clyde RUCKMAN, 86, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. RUCKMAN was born March 5, 1921, in Roland, to Roy Clyde RUCKMAN and Dora Belle (REESE) RUCKMAN. He died Thursday, June 14, 2007, in Muldrow. He married Lois Lucille SHAMBLINE, Oct. 25, 1940, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Lucille of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Darla and Steve; one son and daughter-in-law, Al and Linda; one daughter-in-law, Louise; one sister, Leola; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Gary RUCKMAN, two sisters, Juanita BLISS and Hazel EDWARDS and one brother, Les RUCKMAN.

Funeral services for Jimmy SHELTON, 67, of Alma, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. Mr. SHELTON was born Oct. 25, 1939, in Mansfield, Ark., to Doyle Eymmeritt and Myrtle Mary (TOLLISON) SHELTON. He died Friday, June 15, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Lataua and April; one son, Steve; three sisters, Pat, Shirley May and Mattie Sue; three brothers, Jerry Doyle, Allen J. and Jackie Don; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild, Matthew. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joey SHELTON.

Private family services and burial for Diane Elizabeth SPEARS, 69, of Pocola, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., were held in Jacksonville, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Spears was born Jan. 2, 1938, in Jacksonville, to Floyd Nowl SPEARS and Helen (REYNOLDS) SPEARS. She died Monday, June 18, 2007, in Pocola. Survivors include one niece; three nephews.

Funeral services for Iris C. WATTS, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Bill Ratliff officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WATTS was born Oct. 23, 1921, in Van Buren, Ark., to Raymond Cicero "Ray" LEACH and Ruby Emma (FINE) LEACH. She died Sunday, June 17, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Wayne D. WATTS, May 5, 1946, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, May 11, 1998, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Susie and her husband, Lew, Shirley and her husband, Gary, and Mary; four grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for J. C. WILLIAMS, 81, of Pocola, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS died Thursday, June 14, 2007, in Pocola. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Helen of the home; nine children, Joe, Buster, Jimmy Don, Tony, Ricky, Judy, Hilda, Margaret, and Ronny; two sisters, Oleta and Pat; one step-brother, Pete; 18 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Johnny DODSON, 73, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw with Bros. Royce Martin and Richard Chambers officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DODSON was born Jan. 2, 1934, in Badger Lee community, to John Dodson and Virgie (FOLLOWELL) DODSON. He died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Lucille BURNHAM, March 25, 1955, in Glendale, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Lucille of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and John; one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Melba; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six sisters, Nell, Mary, Grace, Shirley, Glenda and Carolyn Sue; and one brother, Bailey. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jonelle LONG.

Graveside services for Luby HALE, 93, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HALE was born March 7, 1914, in Akins, to Boss BREWER and Murta (CHEEK) BREWER. She died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sons, Gary and Jerry Tom and Galen and his wife Goldie; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Grady BREWER and one sister, Ruby SMITH.

Funeral services for Anita Gail RIDDLE, 71, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. RIDDLE was born Nov. 21, 1935, in Oklahoma, to Bonner Fred LOVERN and Verba (BRYANT) LOVERN. She died Wednesday, June 20, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jesse RIDDLE, Aug. 17, 1993, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Jesse of the home; four children, Brenda, Darlene, Paula, and Patti; seven step-children, Randy, Brenda, Donna, Darlene, Shirley, Angela Lynn and Kimberly Jo; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sue, Darla, Teresa and Marie; one brother, Gary; and one step-brother, Roy. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lee MASON, one son, Gerald MASON, one brother, Fred LOVERN and her parents.

Funeral services for Ed SISK, 62, of Roland, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Al Ruckman and Jimmy Waldrop officiating. Burial will be in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. SISK was born Aug. 17, 1944, in Winchester, Tenn., to Lawrence SISK and Lena Mae (GREEN) SISK. He died Thursday, June 21, 2007, in Roland. He married Martha Lue MASON, July 3, 1963, in Bakersfield, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Martha of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharla and Danny; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Bridgette; five grandchildren; one sister, Rita; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Buck and Don SISK.

Memorial services for Robert A. "Bobby" WOLFE, 49, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 30, at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Marsh Funeral Home of Sandusky, Mich. Mr. WOLFE died Friday, June 8, 2007. Survivors include three children, Chasity, Mandy and Jay R.; two grandchildren; three sisters, Marion and Renate, and Kathy; and many friends and his UPS family.

Graveside services for V.W. CREEKMORE, 87, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Roland City Cemetery with Bro. Fred Jackson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. CREEKMORE was born Jan. 9, 1920, in Roland, to Charles Francis CREEKMORE and Mary Leona (WALKUP) CREEKMORE SHIPMAN. He died Friday, June 22, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Betty Jo HILL, June 22, 1941, in Ardmore. Survivors include his wife, Betty of the home; one daughter, Linda Jo; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Brenda; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Troy. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Audrey SMALLEY and one brother, Clarence CREEKMORE.

Funeral services for Gary G. FREEBORN, 63, of Muldrow, were held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. FREEBORN died Friday, June 22, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Glenda of the home; mother, Fern POWELL; step-mother, Clara FREEBORN; three sisters, Janet, Kathy and Gloria; one brother, Bob; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Dan GALATIAN, 65, of Gore, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle in Gore with Rev. W.O. Armstrong officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GALATIAN was born March 6, 1942, in Gore, to Robert Ray GALATIAN and Dorothy Louann (BRYSON) GALATIAN. He died Friday, June 22, 2007, in Gore. He married Lavada Mae PERRY, Jan. 25, 1963, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Lavada of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Malinda Mae and Dwayne; two grandchildren; one sister, Linda; two nieces; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Phyllis J. OXFORD, 47, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Pastor Don Hall officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. OXFORD was born Dec. 22, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Eldon OXFORD and Betty Jean (MONTGOMERY) OXFORD. She died Monday, June 25, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son, Billy Dewayne; two grandchildren; mother, Betty J. OXFORD; one sister, Donna; one niece; three nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services for Irene B. PHILLIPS, 95, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Pastor Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PHILLIPS was born Feb. 13, 1912, in Muskogee, to Bert BURGE and Bessie (MILLER) BURGE. She died Monday, June 25, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Earl David PHILLIPS, Dec. 15, 1934, in Tahlequah. He preceded her in death, Aug. 30, 1985, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Linda, and Dwight and Debbie; one son-in-law, Joel; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary, Oweta and Peggy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Jerry Ann SIMS in 2006, four sisters, Edna, Agnes, Iber and Billie and one brother, Gene BURGE.

Ruby Lillian ROBERTS, was born Sept. 10, 1910, in Mulhall to Bertha (MORTON) and Nevil Hubert HENDRICKS. She married Leman AULDS. After a few years, she married Mack MAXWELL. She passed away June 21, 2007, at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 11 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her children, Verna Mae HUNGERFORD, Raymond "Buddy" Hubert MAXWELL, Nellie Louise RHOADES, sons-in-law, Forrest RHOADES and L.B. CASH, two brothers, John and Bill, and two sisters, Ruth and Mildred. Survivors include her children, Melba Allene, and Monty, son-in-law Calvin, daughters-in-law, Sally, and Mary, 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 30 and one-half great-great grandchildren, other relatives and many, many friends.

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