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Funeral services for Alice "Coonie" ADAMS, 72, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Vian with the Revs. Dale Ritter and Chris Armer officiating. Burial is in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ADAMS was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Yellowhammer, to Fred TAYLOR and Mary (CARROLL) TAYLOR. She died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Barling, Ark. She married Bobby HOWARD, June 5, 1954, in San Lorenzo, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Bobby of the home; two daughters, Brenda and Bertha Kaye; three sons, Keith, Anthony and Jeffrey; one brother, Clydie; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Harley V. CUDE, 73, of Webbers Falls, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with Dr. Thomas Thorne and the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. CUDE was born Jan. 29, 1935, in Webbers Falls, to Virgil and Sarah (PHILLIPS) CUDE. He died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Webbers Falls. He married Ellen HUNTER, June 28, 1954. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Ellen CUDE of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Stanley, and Carolyn and William White; four grandchildren; four great-grandsons; one brother, Richard; and one sister, Afton. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Irish MOWERY and two brothers, Eual and Rual CUDE.

Funeral services for William Vernon DODD, 90, of Enid, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. with the Rev. Don Tines officiating. Burial was in the Garden Chapel, in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. DODD was born Feb. 3, 1918, in Sallisaw, to Robert A. and Loner (BURGIN) DODD. He died Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Integris Bass Baptist Health Center. He married Zelda BOGGS, June 12, 1938. Survivors include his wife, Zelda of the home; one daughter, Lona Mae; grandson; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters and one son-in-law.

Funeral services for Matthew Alan LINTON, 21, of Arkoma, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with the Rev. Curtis Linton officiating. Burial is in Summerfield Cemetery, in Summerfield, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. LINTON was born Oct. 29, 1986, in Talihina. He died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Arkoma. Survivors include his mother, Tabrina Lynn WHITECOTTON; father, Mark LINTON; sister and brother-in-law, Brianna and Blake; brother, Travis; sister, Tabrina Ann; maternal grandparents, Rolly LENARD and Marie KENNEDY; paternal granparents, Cleon and Carol LINTON and Walt and Kathy SUNBURY; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, loved ones and friends.

Funeral services for Keegan Rain METHENY, an infant, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born May 22, 2008, in Tulsa, to Stormy T. METHENY and Andrea Dawn MORGAN. He died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his parents, of the home; two brothers, Dylan and Jacob; one sister, Stormy T. Megan; grandparents, Sheryl RUSSELL and Ron and Treasa MORGAN; and great-grandparents, Willa Mae ODOM and Verlin SHAMBLIN.

Funeral services for George OLLIE Jr., 82, of Poteau, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church in Poteau with the Rev. Dennis Jones officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery, in Poteau, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. OLLIE was born June 1, 1925, in Calhoun. He died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue OLLIE of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel Craig and Mardel, and Gary Charles and Kay; daughter and son-in-law, Georgia Kay and Jerry; sister, Hiolah Bernice; brother, Grady Carroll; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Kay and Gary, and Diane Louise and Robert; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katie (CRAIG) OLLIE on Aug. 10, 2004, two brothers, C.V. and J.D. OLLIE and his parents.

Funeral services for Ocie Lee RELEFORD, 74, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Roland with the Rev. Daniel Clayton officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Keith D. Biglow Funeral Directors Inc. of Muskogee. Mr. RELEFORD was born March 16, 1934, in Redland, to Ocie and Emma Lee (WALLACE) RELEFORD. He died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Norma Ruth SHEPARD, May 30, 1953.

Funeral services for Ruby RHODES SHAMBLIN, 83, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. SHAMBLIN was born June 9, 1924, in Muldrow, to Floyd Franklin FRASIER and Vina Nancy (EDWARDS) FRASIER. She died Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Kenneth RHODES, Oct. 16, 1948, in Las Vegas, Nev. He preceded her in death, July 18, 1991, Fort Smith. She married Verlin SHAMBLIN, Sept. 16, 1995, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Verlin of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and David; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, James RHODES, parents, one brother, George FRASIER, two sisters, Hattie BRUCE and Wilma CORBITT, and one grandson, Davy PARSONS.

Graveside services for Connie Jean BAKER, 53, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Brad Cartmill officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BAKER was born Nov. 14, 1954, in Casa Grande, Ariz., to Harley BAKER and Ruby LUCY. She died Sunday, June 1, 2008, in Muskogee. Survivors include three sisters, Betty, Margie and Carol; six brothers, Bob BAKER and Gary, Jim, Ronnie, and Randy and Kim; and mother, Ruby LOWE. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lynn LOWE.

Funeral services for Juanita CROSSLIN ACTON CHANDLER, 92, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008, at the Gans Bible Church in Gans with the Revs. Bill Epps, Daryl Brown, Franklin Howell and Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHANDLER was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Gans, to Calvin "Bub" CROSSLIN and Ople (BURCHETT) CROSSLIN. She died Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Opal and Saundra; one son, Clarence "Butch"; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nina and Ramona; one brother, Amos; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Clarence ACTON and Thomas CHANDLER, one daughter, Betty ROSS, two grandsons, Michael ROSS and Scott ACTON, one granddaughter, Karen WILSON, one great-granddaughter, Nicole NORRID and three brothers, Jack, Faye Tom and Bubber CROSSLIN .

Graveside services for Molly Sue CHARLES, 49, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Brushy Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Raymond Esteban officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHARLES was born April 20, 1959, in Hollis, to Herman WIGERT and Dolly (MELTON) WIGERT. She died Sunday, June 1, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Billy; one granddaughter; four sisters, Helen, Mary, Betty, and Millie; two brothers, Arthur and Bud; and several nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Evelyn PRESSLEY and Elizabeth POINDEXTER.

Funeral services for Imogene BEAVER CHRISTIE, 65, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Bunch Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Wayne Bunch and Azel Loyd officiating. Burial was in Hickory Vann Hollow Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHRISTIE was born March 16, 1943, in Tahlequah, to Arleacher and Narcy (SCRAPER) BEAVER. She died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Elrita, Anita and her husband, Melvin Daniel, and Ladeana and her husband, Waylon; two sons, Calvin and David; three sisters, Elouise, Nellie Sue and Molly; two brothers, Alex and Sam; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three special friends, Betty, Polly and Shirley. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Albert CHRISTIE, six sisters, Sarah HARDBARGER, Martha PETTIT, Elsie VANN, Mary LAWHEAD, Lori BEAVER, and one infant sister, five brothers, Eugene and Hubert BEAVER, Felix CHUCULATE, Bob JONES and one infant brother.

Funeral services for Mildred Ada COLE, 100, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Andy O'Neal and Jose Dabdub officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. COLE was born Sept. 5, 1907, in Liberty, to Lewis SUTTON and Etta (CARR) SUTTON. She died Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Harrison COLE, in 1925, in Long. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Dora Louise; one great-granddaughter; three great-great-grandsons; two sisters, Mable and Velma; and several nieces, nephews and many friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daugher, Bonnie COLE, one son, Billy Gene COLE, one grandson, Bill HENSON, seven sisters and three brothers.

Graveside services for Carl E. EUBANKS, 72, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EUBANKS was born May 13, 1936, in Sallisaw, to Charles Ray EUBANKS and Frances Anetta (COTNEY) EUBANKS. He died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Christine of the home; one step-daughter, Patty and husband, Jimmy; two step-grandchildren; one brother, Jim; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Wanda SHADWICK, Nadine CLAYTON, Irene GIBSON and Inez DRISCOLL and three brothers, Charles EUBANKS, Archie EUBANKS and Floyd EUBANKS Jr.

Graveside services for John Lemual FORNASZEWSKI, 65, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Hall officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FORNASZEWSKI was born Sept. 3, 1942, in Granite City, Ill., to Anthony Charles and Mildred (MILLER) FORNASZEWSKI. He died Monday, June 2, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; two daughters, Patricia and her husband, Troy, and Christine and her husband, Stephen; one son, Jason and his wife, Michele; two brothers, Anthony and the late Betty and their daughters, Toni and Stacey and Stanley; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Larry GEORGE, 61, of Mena, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Beasley-Wood Chapel in Mena with the Rev. Don Cloud Davis officiating. Burial was in Board Camp Cemetery, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. Mr. GEORGE was born Oct. 10, 1946, in Greenville, Texas, to Marion Charles GEORGE and Ava (HUNT) GEORGE. He died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Mena. Survivors include his mother; sons, Larry Wayne Jr and his wife, Cindy, and Donald Lyn Sr. and his wife, Lorri; daughters, Lisa Dawn and her husband, John Karl, and Shannon Marie and her husband, John; sisters, Shirley and Doris; brothers, Marion, Kenneth, Raymond, Franklin and Doyle; special friends, Linda and family and Roger; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Margie Bell Qualls HARRIS, 74, of Wister, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with the Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Burial is in Springhill Cemetery, in Monroe, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. HARRIS was born March 20, 1934, in Poteau. She died Sunday, June 1, 2008, in Poteau. She married Clifton HARRIS, June 14, 1955. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Max and Lucia, Terry and Thelma and Clint and Carla; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; seven step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton HARRIS and her parents, James Sr. and Della (MERRYMAN) QUALLS, four sisters, Rose CASEY, Francis MIDGLEY and Ellar FORD all of Wister and Lula CUMMINGS of Kansas City; and brother, James QUALLS Jr. of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for James Fulton HENRY, 67, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Kurt Henry officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. HENRY was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Gore, to Oscar E. and Nettie N. (RUNYON) HENRY. He died Friday, May 30, 2008, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include two sisters, Norma and Martha. He was preceded in death by six siblings, Mary RICHARDSON, J. E. HENRY, Roy HENRY, Carl HENRY, Bob HENRY and Clifford HENRY.

Funeral services for Billy Leon HOFFMAN, 60, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Beginnings Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Joey Potts officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HOFFMAN was born July 6, 1947, in Pique, Ohio, to Myrtle (BRODERICK) HOFFMAN. He died Saturday, May 31, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Roxie Ann ROSS, May 31, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Roxie of the home; one son, Andrew; two sisters, Connie and Cindy; three brothers, Danny, Mike and James; three step-daughters, Teena, Mary and Brenda; two step-sons, Robert and Harvey; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, couins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Timmy.

Funeral services for Jackie LANN, 61, of Muskogee, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Bradley Belltower Chapel. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Bradley Funeral Service of Muskogee. Mrs. LANN was born June 8, 1946, in Tahlequah. She died Saturday, May 31, 2008. Survivors include her son, Bobby and his wife, Chris; four daughters, Cindy and her husband, Bubba, Katy and her husband, James, Amber, and Autumn and her husband, Josh; eight grandchildren; special friend, Larry; sister, Sarah and her husband, Roneal; two brothers, Ted and his wife, Phyllis Ann, and Homer and his wife, Carolyn; and numerous nieces, nephews and other friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia VICKERS, her father, Dan DAWES, her stepfather, Bill VICKERS and her sister, Jennie DRAKE.

Graveside services for Lena M. LONDON, 70, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sims Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. LONDON was born Jan. 7, 1938, in Short. She died Monday, June 2, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Lawan, Joyce and Lori; two sisters; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Private memorial services for Clydie M. THOMPSON, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. THOMPSON was born Sept. 23, 1929, in Langston, Ala. She died Saturday, May 31, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, William of the home; daughter, Carrie Sue; two sons, Kenneth and Bill; and brother, John Ray.

Funeral services for Lt. Col. Wayne B. WHATLEY, 78, of Alexander City, Ala., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, 2008, at the Alexander City Church of Christ with Bros. John David Parker and James Cullins officiating. Burial was in Hillview Memorial Park, with full military honors provided by the United States Army, under the direction of Radney Funeral Home of Alexander City. Mr. WHATLEY was born June 26, 1929, in Paw Paw to Grover Cleveland WHATLEY and Berta Zella (WOODHULL) WHATLEY. He died Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Daphene B. WHATLEY of Alexander City; daughter, Lisa and her husband, Greg; sons, Roger and his wife, Carol, and Michael; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, William J. and his wife, Tonya, Rex and his wife, Joy, and Frank and his wife, Nellie; sister-in-law, Marie and Sibyl; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Billie Louise WHATLEY and brother, Eugene WHATLEY.

Funeral services for Charles Jack "Charlie" BIBB, 49, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BIBB was born April 16, 1959, in Tulsa, to Jackie Dean BIBB and Robbie Joann (DRISCOLL) BIBB. He died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn BIBB of Little Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Jacey Lynn and Kara Marie; one son, Charles Ryan; one step-son, Dakota; mother; one sister and brother-in-law, Rosalind and Randy; one grandson; two nieces; one nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Frances Lucille DRIVER, 44, of Rosiclare, Ill., were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Hosick Funeral Home in Rosiclare with the Rev. Robert Turner officiating. Burial was in Adams Cemetery, in Elizabethtown, Ill., under the direction of Hosick Funeral Home of Rosiclare.Mrs. DRIVER was born, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ralph and Verna (WHITE) POTTER. She died Saturday, May 31, 2008, in Evansville, Ill. Survivors include her husband, Eldon Keith DRIVER; five daughers, Rejena and her husband, Chris, and Michael, Stephany and Russell, Christa, and Amber; son, Joshua; one brother, Brian and his wife, Angel; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Chevy Nicole James RENFRO, an infant, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Harold McKeehen, Vernon Stone and Raymond Campbell officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 7, 2008, in Stilwell, to Bobby RENFRO and Tracy Michelle (JAMES) RENFRO. She died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her parents, Bobby and Tracy RENFRO of the home; one sister, Shelby Lynn; one brother, Blaze Ryan; grandparents, Harold and Janie McKEEHEN, Raymond CAMPBELL and his wife, Kathleen BURNES, Nancy CLARK, Darrell HARRIS and Amanda LOCKHART; great-grandmother, Mary WILLIAMS; great-great-grandparents, Robert and Mary MILLS; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Frank JAMES and great-grandmother, Lois HARRIS.

Funeral services for Barbara WACASTER, 60, of Palestine, Texas, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 2008, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Palestine. Burial was in the Land of Memory Cemetery, under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home of Palestine. Mrs. WACASTER was born Nov. 15, 1947, in Gore, to Eugene and Ella Josephine (HUBLER) SWEARENGIN. She died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, in Tyler, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Don WACASTER of Palestine; one son, Hyrum; three daughters, Audra, Annette and Angel; mother; five brothers, Carl, Leon, Jack, Bill and Patrick; sister, Jotalee; and five grandchildren; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Eli "Do-Da" DICK, 84, of Nicut, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Fellowship Baptist Church with the Revs. Edward Baker and Steve Morgan and the Rev. Harold officiating. Burial was in Bellefonte Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DICK was born Dec. 16, 1923, in Cookson, to William DICK and Sally (FOREMAN) DICK. He died Thursday, June 5, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Odie of the home; three daughters, Shirley and her husband, Tommy, Julie and her husband, Pat, and Susan and her husband, Roy; three sons, William "Bill" and his wife, Dixie, Johnny Dale and his wife, Loretta, and Michael; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.

Funeral services for Judy Kay MacMILLAN, 65, of Sallisaw, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MacMILLAN was born Aug. 20, 1942, in Indiana, to Nora Odella BIXLER. She died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Elizebeth and Christine; one son, Kenneth; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-brother, Eugene; close friends, Rod and Tammy and Leroy and Rosie; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and one step-brother, Max STAMPER.

Funeral services for Elsie M. MOORE, 88, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery, in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. MOORE was born Jan. 4, 1920, in Concord, Ark., to Clara and Fred Smith. She died Friday, June 6, 2008. Survivors include one daughter, Judy; one son, Donald Gene; one sister, Juanita; three brothers, Billy, Lonnie and Joe; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley MOORE.

Funeral services for Evangelist W.E. OSBURN, 86, of Dyer, are being held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the New Life Pentecostal Church of God. Burial is in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. OSBURN was born May 23, 1922, in Winfrey Valley, Ark. He died Thursday, June 5, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Lou of the home; three daughters, Kathey, Linda and Deborah; one son, William, Jr. 13 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy OSBURN.

Funeral services for Alma Faye RACKLEY, 87, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mallory Chapel in Spiro with Mr. Joe Avery officiating. Burial is in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. Rackly was born Nov. 1, 1920, in Paris, Ark., to Jacob Quitman HICE and Donie (GRAY) HICE. She died Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daugher, Sue; one son, Roger and wife, Marilyn; one step-son, Bill; one brother, Marshall; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay RACKLEY, two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services for Sylvia Ann BAKER-STEGNER, 51, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, in Midland, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. STEGNER was born July 10, 1956, in Leesville, La., to Emmett Jr and Deana BAKER. She died Thursday, June 5, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Tim STEGNER Sr. of the home; one daughter, April and her husband, Gabe; one son, Tim Jr. and his wife, Laine; her parents; two sisters, Sandra and her husband, Gary and Teresa and her husband, Jimmy; three grandchildren; paternal grandmother, Oris Lee BAKER; and maternal grandmother, Viola MILLS. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Emmett BAKER Sr. and Tommy MILLS.

Graveside services for Jan SYKES, 61, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the New Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. SYKES was born Dec. 30, 1946, in Norfolk, Va. She died Friday, June 6, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Earl of the home; one daughter, April; three sons, Kenny, Chris and Jeremy; one brother, Louis; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Private family memorial services for Clydie M. THOMPSON, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at a later date, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. THOMPSON was born Sept. 23, 1929, in Langston, Ala. She died Saturday, May 31, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, William of the home; and brother, John Ray.

Funeral services for Nola Pearl ELLIS, 58, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Vian High School Auditorium with the Revs. Bob Whiteley and Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ELLIS was born July 16, 1949, in Gore, to Noah SMITH and Bessie (LINCOLN) SMITH. She died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, in Vian. She married John Mike ELLIS, July 13, 1981, in Alama, Ark. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and the Rev. Bob, and Paula and Jody; one son and daugher-in-law, Lt. Steve and Monica; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jeff; one step-son, Jon; one sister, Verlita; two brothers, R.B. and Elza; eight grandchildren; one aunt, Sadie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

Memorial services for Robert Lee RUPAR Sr., 74, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery with military honors in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. RUPAR was born Sept. 26, 1933, in Phillipi, W. Va. He died Thursday, June 5, 2008, in Van Buren. Survivors include one daughter, ZoAnn; one son, Robert L. Jr; two step-sons, Dung and Tuan; two step-daughers, Pam and Lisa; and 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services for Elizabeth THOMPSON, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. A.J. Parish officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. THOMPSON was born Dec. 31, 1920, in Morrilton, Ark. to Robert Henry SHROPSHIRE and Cornelius (ROBINSON) SHROPSHIRE. She died Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her sons, Leon, George and James "JP". She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon THOMPSON Sr.

Funeral services for Henry Lee COATNEY Sr., 74, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Assembly of God Church, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Curtis Bias officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COATNEY was born Nov. 22, 1933, in Akins, to Henry Marion COATNEY and Elizabeth (Maudie) COATNEY. He died Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Patsey Lea MATTHEWS, July 16, 1958, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Pat of the home; one daughter, Sherry Sue; one son, Henry Jr.; one sister, Audrey; two brothers, Fred and Raymond; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Doris June DICKENS, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DICKENS was born Nov. 22, 1941, in Delano, Calif., to R.A. PRUITT and K.T. Marie (PAYNE) PRUITT. She died Thursday, June 12, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Kenneth Don DICKENS Sr., Dec. 7, 1957, in Reno, Nev. He preceded her in death, May 24, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. They had been married for 50 years. Survivors include two daughters, Terry Lanae and her husband, Bill, and Regina; one son, Kenneth Jr. and his wife, Angela; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy and her husband, Lyle; one brother, Billy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Kimberly FORD, 37, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. FORD died Friday, June 13, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Larry of Fort Smith; one sister and brother-in-law, Melanie and Thomas; one brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Misty; and nieces and nephews, Erik, Laycee, Brooke, Shaylee, Kaden and TJ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia and Leon SEVENSTAR.

Memorial services for Aussie "Carl" HANEY, 71, of Webbers Falls, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Ragsdale Funeral Center of Muskogee. Mr. HANEY was born Aug. 26, 1936, in Stigler, to Arthur HANEY and Eva (HENSLEY) HANEY. He died Friday, June 13, 2008, in Vian. He married Julie YOUNG, Nov. 23, 1992, in Gore. Survivors include his children, Jessiecka and Aussie; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Julie HANEY, one grandson, Christian ENGELBRECHT, his parents, two sisters, Janis and Sandi and two brothers, Dennis and Raleigh.

Funeral services for George S. HARP, 78, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Ben Storie officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARP was born Sept. 6, 1929, in Sallisaw, to Clarence HARP and Mamie (LEIGH) HARP. He died Monday, June 16, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Mildred ALLEN, Dec. 10, 1954, in Firebaugh, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Mildred of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Terrie and Andy and Pamela; three sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Nola, Randy and Dana, and Tim and Maria; seven grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; two sisters, Geneva and Lillian; and one brother, Ralph. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Daisy CLARK, Gladys PAYNE and Dean HARRISON.

Funeral services for Tom LOWE, 68, of Moffett, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Tommy Shropshire and Harold Yates and Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LOWE was born Oct. 23, 1939, in Bower, to George Edward "Ed" LOWE and Maggie (TOUPAN) LOWE. He died Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Sandy SHROPSHIRE, Dec. 23, 1986, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sandy of the home; two daughters, Jennifer and Terrie; two sons, Jimmy and Tommy; six grandchildren; three sisters, Willie, Betty and Edna; two brothers, Bud and Frank; mother-in-law, Audrey BLANKENSHIP of Sallisaw; three brothers-in-law, Jimmy, Randy and the Rev. Tommy; and 36 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Steven Paul LOWE and two sisters, Audrey and Ruth.

Funeral services for Sharon Ann RUDICK, 59, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Long Church with Debbie Goff and Glenda Newman officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RUDICK was born Oct. 8, 1948, in Grangeville, Idaho, to Gordon HARRIS and Myrtle (HOOVER) HARRIS. She died Friday, June 13, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Royce RUDICK of the home; one daughter, Melissa Ann; one son, Gregory Dale and his wife, Jennifer; one sister, Gloria and her husband, Otto; five step-children, James and Sheryl, Teresa and Tim, Mark, Keith and Macinda, and Shelby and Chris; 20 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services for Alma B. SEQUICHIE, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. SEQUICHIE died Friday, June 13, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her daughter, Jackie and husband, Jack; step-son, Cherokee Bill Jr. and his wife, Cynthia; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a good friend, Gene Kazaar.

Funeral services for Elsie Mae STOCKS, 76, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial is in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. STOCKS was born June 29, 1931, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Laban JOHNSON and Mary Elizabeth (SMITH) JOHNSON. She died Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Susan; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Jovit; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and Jan, and Everett and Liz; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister-in-law, Irma; and one aunt, Laura Mae. She was preceded in death by two sons, Richard WILSON and William D. WILSON Jr., one granddaughter, Melissa Wilson, two brothers, James B. and Bill JOHNSON and one sister, Margaret KILLION.

Funeral services for Emma L. ULMER, 89, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Steep Hill Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. ULMER died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Carol; two sisters, Florentine and Nancy; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy ULMER and one son, Jerry ULMER.

Funeral services for Carrell "Bud" WOFFARD, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the House of Prayer Freewill Baptist Church in Gore with the Revs. Laymond Garrison and Garner Garrison officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Woffard was born May 14, 1937, in Wagoner, to Horace WALLS and Gladys Beatrice WOFFARD WALLS. He died Friday, June 13, 2008, in Fort Smith. He married Donna Grace LIERLY, June 26, 1967, in Claremore. Survivors include his wife, Donna of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Brandon, and Jeannie and Patrick; one son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Christi; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Debra MILES and one granddaughter, Amy WOFFARD.

Graveside services for Imojean BAKER, 75, of Stilwell, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow with the Revs. Roger Haney and Jr. Kester officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BAKER was born July 6, 1932, to Hardin DENNY and Kate (BRAZUELL) DENNY. She died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one brother, Eddie; and five nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arthur BAKER, an infant daughter and five brothers, Perry, Ulus, Hugo, Sonny and Eugene DENNY.

Funeral services for Thomas "Chick" DENNY, 63, of Enterprise, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sandridge United Pentecostal Church with Chester Denny and Hank Cook officiating. Burial is in Quinton City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. DENNY was born Jan. 3, 1945, in Enterprise, to John Thomas DENNY and Lillian Lora (BOLEN) DENNY. He died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Ellis, of the home; three daughters, Cheryl, Malissa and Michelle and her husband, Robert; four sisters, Maylene and her husband, Larry, and Janell, and her husband, Lonnie, Ailene and her husband, John, and Lorene and her husband, Ken; three brothers, John and his wife, Paulann, and Gaylon and his wife, Linda, and Chester and his wife, Debbie; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Agnes Tillery QUINTON, 69, of Porum, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Assembly of God Church in Porum with the Rev. Kenny Lonzo Smith officiating. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. QUINTON was born Dec. 2, 1938, in Hoyt, to Thomas and Addie (GOFF) TILLERY. She died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Darlene and husband, Randy; one son, Samuel Matthew; four sisters, Mary and Lavada and her husband, Ken, Rebecca and her husband, Mike, and Pamela and her husband, Ken; three brothers, Tommy, Joe and his wife, Francis and Robert; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 17 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Timothy TILLERY, grandparents, Thomas Dave and Nettie TILLERY and Wesley and Mary GOFF and her nephews, Jackie TILLERY, Ricky SHAMBLIN and Russell TILLERY.

A private family memorial service for Danny Edward BRYAN, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., was held under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. BRYAN was born Nov. 29, 1960, in Wagoner. He died Thursday, June 19, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his former wife, Teri; son, Jessie and his wife, Kimberly; two step-sons, Michael and Tony; two brothers, Richard and Kenneth; and one grandchild.

Funeral services for Dorothy June BURRELL, 92, of Wickes, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Wickes United Methodist Church with the Rev. Daniel Williams officiating. Burial was in Daniel Cemetery, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena, Ark. Mrs. BURRELL was born July 26, 1915, in Keller, Texas, to Gus SPARKMAN and Martha Ellen (ELSTON) SPARKMAN. She died Saturday, June 21, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Darlene; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George G. BURRELL and one son, Dean BURRELL.

Funeral services for Jewel J. EUBANKS CASEY, 96, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Green Country Funeral Home in Tahlequah with the Rev. Charles Duvall officiating. Burial was in Park Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mrs. CASEY was born June 21, 1911, in Lyons Switch, to Abraham EUBANKS and Minnie (MASTERSON) EUBANKS. She died Thursday, June 19, 2008. She married Henry N. CASEY, in 1928. Survivors include two children, Jerry and his wife, Pam, and Glenda Carol; 14 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings, one daughter, Billie, sons, Paul, Tommy and Wendell "Mackie" and one granddaughter, Susan Leigh.

Funeral services for Donna Jean LOCKHART, 40, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LOCKHART was born Dec. 6, 1967, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ettie and Don TAYLOR. She died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married Heath LOCKHART, May 3, 1985, in McKey. Survivors include her husband, Heath of the home; one son, Hoppy; two sisters, Phyllis and her husband, Joe, Rebecca and her husband, Gene,; four brothers, Herbert and his wife, Connie, Kim and his wife, Shirley, Chuck and his wife, Juanita and Doug and his wife, Sharon,She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Willard R. OWENS, 84, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland with the Rev. Charles Phillips and Bro. Joe Murphy officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. OWENS was born July 20, 1923, in Cottonwood, to Marion Franklin OWENS and Cassie Maud (ROGERS) OWENS. He died Sunday, June 22, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lois Faye EASTEP, May 3, 1974, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Lois of the home; two daughers and one son-in-law, Deborah, and Toka and Chris; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jennings and Naomi, and John David and Andrea; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Velma and Lois; and two brothers, Frank and Dale. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Agnes "Babe"MORTON and Beulah WATTS and one brother, Charles Herbert OWENS.

Funeral services for Evelyn Maedean CALLAHAN, 75, of Okemah, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of God of Prophecy in Beggs with the Rev. Matt Stockton officiating. Burial was in Beggs Cemetery, under the direction of McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Beggs. Mrs. CALLAHAN was born May 21, 1933, to Earl ALLEN and Gladys Faye (HARRISON) PAYNE. She died Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in Okmulgee. She married Billy Ray CALLAHAN on Nov. 28, 1953. Survivors include her husband, Bill CALLAHAN of Okemah; one son, Allen and his wife, Renee; one granddaughter; two grandsons; one great-grandson, Dallas; and one brother, Nathan. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial services for Ralph Webster COX, 70, of Memphis, Tenn., will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Park Funeral Home in Riverside Chapel, under the direction of Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery of Memphis. Mr. COX was born Dec. 26, 1937, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Dale Alfred and Matilda Eloise COX. He died Monday, June 23, 2008. Survivors include sons, Greg and his wife, Kelli, Lance and his wife, Susan, Eric and his wife, Kendra; Adopted son, David and his wife, Suzy; eight grandchildren; brothers, Wayne and his wife, Shirley, and family, Charles and his wife, Kay, and family, and Nicholas and his wife, Nancy, and family; sisters, Sue and family, and Patricia and her husband, Rogger, and family; In-laws, Dr. Jerry BOONE and his wife, Doris, and family; and mother-in-law Lucille GRAY. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Eleanor C. COX.

Funeral services for Velma L. HICKS, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. HICKS was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Coal Hill, Ark., to William F. and Marie C. (RILEY) JONES. She died Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Survivors two sons, Kenny and Rick; one sister, Willmae; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther F. HICKS.

Funeral services for Leota SMALL, 80, formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Charles Comstock officiating. Burial will be in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMALL was born March 13, 1928, in Uniontown, Ark., to Charlie and Sarah (CATCHER) COMSTOCK. She died Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Patsy and her husband, Dennis, Carolene, Peggy and her husband, Douglas, and Barbara; two sons, "Sonny" and Michael and wife, Linda; two sisters, Nellie and Pearl; one brother, William; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Nathaniel COMSTOCK and four sisters, Eyla PARTAIN, Polly BARNES, Pansy COMSTOCK and Hazel EOFF.

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