June 2002

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Funeral services for Jessie FLIPPIN, 94, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. David Rhodes and Shawn Money officiating. burial was in Barling Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Jessie FLIPPIN was born Jan. 7, 1908, in Dover, Ark., to W. R. ESTES and Mary (COLEMAN) ESTES. She died Thursday, May 23, 2002, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley MATLOCK of Muldrow; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one step-daughter, Edna Earl; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Bill FLIPPIN and Cledeth HOTTINGER; and two grandsons, Richard and Phillip Ray MATLOCK.

Funeral services for Dallas E. RUSSELL, 75, of Sallisaw, were held 10 a.m. Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, NW of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RUSSELL was born Nov. 4, 1926 Sequoyah County to Wesley RUSSELL and Mary (EDWARDS) RUSSELL. He died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one uncle, Paul; one aunt, Gladys; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosa Dale (RANDALL) RUSSELL and his second wife, Charlene (CALLOWAY) RUSSELL.

Funeral services for Virgie Lee DAVID, 88, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at Bellefonte Baptist Church, northeast of Muldrow, with Revs. Dale Phelps and Martin Cochran officiating. Burial is in Bellefonte Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She married Mervin Lee DAVID on March 3, 1934 in the Short community. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1957. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley, Rita, and Jeri; two sons, Cleon and Tony; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mable; one brother, George; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mabel L. DAWSON, 86, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m., Monday in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Oklahoma City. burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery under the direction of Chapel Hill Funeral home of Oklahoma City. Mrs. DAWSON was born May 12, 1916, to Ralph and Lillie STONEBREAKER. She died Thursday, May 30, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly; one son, Doyle E. Jr.; four grandsons; two granddaughters; five great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle DAWSON and one daughter, Patricia L. SHILLING.

Funeral services for Orvil Andrew "Dock FLETCHER, 92, of Muldrow, were held 2 p.m., Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Tim Ohls, Mr. Jack Daily and Mr. Jerry Crawford officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FLETCHER was born June 18, 1909, in the Paw Paw community to Harvey Monroe FLETCHER and Martila Elizabeth (MARTIN) FLETCHER. He died Friday, May 31, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Madeline Allen "Mack" THORNTON on July 13, 1934 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Madeline "Mack" FLETCHER of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Bonnie, Connie and her husband Jack, and Jamicia and her husband Charles; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and his wife Christine; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Carl FLETCHER; one son-in-law, Ott Lee ROGERS; and one sister, Ida Arizona FISK.

Funeral services for Billie Carol GRIFFIN, 52, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Ark. with Rev. Leroy Watkins officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery in Cane Hill, Ark., under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove . Mrs. GRIFFIN was born Sept. 29, 1949 in Prairie Grove to Denver R. DOBBS and Eloise (ROSE) DOBBS. She died Thursday, May 30, 2002 in Lavaca, Ark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Denver and his wife Bonnie; two daughters and one son-in-law, Farion and her husband Ben, and Paula; her mother, Peggy DOBBS; six grandchildren; one brother, Tim; and two sisters, Pat and Glynetta. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Gail HOLT, 63, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m., Monday at Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Leroy Reid and Raymond Esteban officiating. Burial will be in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HOLT was born Dec. 13, 1938, in Poteau to L.H. "Smitty" SMITH and Melba Christine (BENNETT) SMITH. She died Saturday, June 1, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Glen Dale HOLT on Jan. 14, 1955 in Heavener. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Susan and Joe, Leah and John , and Nancy; one son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Lyn; 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; five great-grandchildren; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Harry, Beverly and Bill, Susie and Wayne, and Lori Ann and Mike; four brothers and one sister-in-law, L. H. "Sluggo" Jr., Terry, John, and Gregory and Penny; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, L.H. SMITH; her mother and step-father, Melba and Thomas H. JONES Sr.; and one brother, Thomas H. JONES Jr.

Funeral services for Connie Faye SMITH, 48, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m., Monday at Belfonte Baptist Church. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery under the direction of Putman funeral Services of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Mrs. SMITH was born Sept. 22, 1953, in Long to Nelson and Mildred SEVENSTAR. She died Friday, May 31, 2002, in a Tulsa hospital. Survivors include her husband, James SMITH of Roland; one daughter, Dana; two sons, Allen and Shawnn; one step-son, Steven; five grandchildren; her mother, Mildred SEVENSTAR; one sister, Eva; and two brothers, Leon and Dean. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for John TREADWAY, 77, of McCurtain, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday at the McCurtain Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jay Garrett officiating. Burial was in Miners Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. TREADWAY was born June 1, 1924, in Whitefield to John G. TREADWAY Sr. and Birdie (THOMAS) TREADWAY. He died Thursday, May 30, 2002, at his home. He married Opal WRIGHT in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Opal TREADWAY of the home; two sons, Clifford and Terry; three daughters, Carolyn, Betty and Debbie; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray; and two sisters, Marie and Mary Lee. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Thomas and Vernon TREADWAY and one half-sister, Alma MATHEWS.

Funeral services for Verda Lou MILLS, 90, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MILLS was born July 27, 1911 in Elba, Ark., to James Allard HONEYCUTT and Laura Alice HONEYCUTT. She died Wednesday, June 5, 2002 in Sallisaw. She married Rev. James William MILLS on Aug. 4, 1930 in Enola, Ark. He preceded her in death on Dec. 1, 1982. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Wendell and Cheryl; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one half-brother, V.A. "Bill"; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by three daughters, Louise DAVIS, Frances GODWIN and Kathleene TUCKER.

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth BOOZE, 82, of Wichita, Kan., were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BOOZE was born Dec. 26, 1919, in Sallisaw to Ertie Hiram DUDLEY and Mimie (HARRISON) DUDLEY. She died Friday, June 7, 2002, in Wichita. She married Mike Ferguson BOOZE in Nov. 1943, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1987. Survivors include four daughters, Judy, Carol, Cheryl and Sharon; four sons, Robert Lee, Charles Raymond, Jerry Dean and Gary Gene; one step-son, Warren; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Ruby and Eldean. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Paul DUDLEY and two brothers, Robert and Martin DUDLEY.

Funeral services for Vannie M. CHANDLER, 74, of Hector, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the Lemley Funeral Chapel in Atkins, with Rev. Elvis Clark officiating. Burial was in Lost Corner Cemetery, under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service. Mrs. CHANDLER died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in Russellville. Survivors include four daughters, Yvonne, Pattie, Mary Ann and Julie; one son, David;16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Wayne and Bobby; and two sisters, Mary Nell and Thelma Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie L. & Zebia B. (RHODES) CURTRIGHT; her husband, Jack CHANDLER; one brother, Melvin CURTRIGHT; one sister, Flora HOGUE; and two sons, Alvin Eugen BLAYLOCK and Mitchell Troy BLAYLOCK.

Graveside services for Paul COKER, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at he Blackjack Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Hall officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COKER was born Oct. 21, 1921, in Muldrow to Ora Howard COKER and Nettie Jane (SMITH) COKER. He died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Millie Louise ROGERS. Survivors include his wife, Louise COKER of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carolin Sue and husband Wayne, Paula Louise and husband Ricky and Gayle LaDean and husband Jody; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul Roger and his wife Shirley and Patrick Allen and his wife Vickie; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Robert L. DRAKE , 69, of Roland, were held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Steve Gray and Bro. J.W. Gray officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. DRAKE was born April 23, 1933, in England, Ark. to Elbert Louis DRAKE and Mary Irene (SHACKELFORD) DRAKE. He died Saturday, June 8, 2002 in Muskogee. He married Bobbie Sue GRAY on Oct. 6, 152, in Medera, Calif. Survivors include his wife Bobby Sue DRAKE of the home; four daughters, Robyn, Carol Jane, Susan and Vicki; one son, Robert "Bob"; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; two sisters Lucille and Ruby; two brothers, John and David; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Macie A. FOLKS, 71, of Sapulpa, formerly of the Sallisaw area are being held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at Moore's Southlawn Chapel in Tulsa. Graveside services is at 3:00 p.m. in Sallisaw City Cemetery, both services are under the direction of Moore's Southlawn Chapel of Tulsa. Mr. FOLKS was born March 10, 1931, in Leedey, Okla. He died Monday, June 10, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his wife Shirley FOLKS of the home; four children, Angelia, Vaughn, Sue and Steve; and two grandchildren.

Mary Daves HAUCK, 76, of Phoenix, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in her home. Memorial services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Olive Grove Care Center in Phoenix. Cremation was under the direction of Shadow Mountain Mortuary of Phoenix. Mrs. HAUCK was born July 4, 1925, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include six daughters, Marlene, Suzette, Tracey, Mimi, Victoria and Theresa; three sons, Gene, Dana and Scott; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jane. She was preceded in death by one grandchild.

Funeral services for Ruby LITTLETON, 69, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LITTLETON was born Sept. 5, 1932, in Hartford, Ark. to Thomas McDONALD and Nellie (BROWN) McDONALD. She died Monday, June 10, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Pal W. LITTLETON on Sept. 23, 1977, in Reno, Nevada. Survivors include her husband Pal of the home; one daughter, Brenda; two sons, David and Roger; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one step-son, Mark; four step-daughters, Teresa, Debra, Cynthia and Brenda; one brother, Charley; and three sisters, Leona, Pat and Sybil. She was preceded in death by her first husband on Sept. 21, 1974, in Sacramento. There were married on Dec. 17, 1949, in Oklahoma City.

Graveside services for Lillie May McDONALD, 54, of Sallisaw, held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, at the Flute Springs Cemetery, north of Marble City, with Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McDONALD was born Jan. 14, 1948, in the Nicut community to John S. PETTIT and Pearl (PACK) PETTIT. She died Friday, June 7, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Gary McCAIN on May 1, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Garry McCAIN of the home, one daughter, Tanya; two sons, five grandchildren, three brothers, George, John Lee and Mack; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Stella HOWARD.

Johnny Lee MALICK, 60, of Sallisaw, died Friday, June 7, 2002, in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw and handled by River Valley Crematory in Van Buren, Ark. Mr. MALICK was born July22, 1941, in Tulsa to John Benton MALICK and Capietola (NEAL) MALICK. Survivors include one son, Daniel; four sisters, Peggy, Pam, Carol and Corene; and three brothers, Roy, Lonnie and Gary.

Funeral services for Stephen 'Steve' Arthur RESCH Sr., 27 of Stilwell, are being held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, at the Reed-Culver Chapel with the Rev. Randall Johnson officiating. Burial is in Steep Hill Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with David Hindmarsh officiating, all services are under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral home of Tahlequah. Mr. RESCH was born May 18, 1975, in Fort Smith, to Paul RESCH and Judy (SANDERS) RESCH. He died Sunday, June 9, 2002, in Cookson, Okla. He married Billi HILL on Aug. 26, 1994 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Billi RESCH of the home; three sons, Stephen Arthur Jr., Tristin Tyler Vincent and Brian Bailey; his parents, Paul and Judy; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bob and Debbie; grandparents, Laverne (Papau) and Evelyn (Granny); grandmother-in-law, Mary; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Phillip and his wife Kathy and Bruce; one brother-in-law, Robert II; one sister-in-law, Brittani; 18 aunts and uncles, Margie and James, Barbara and Rex, Anita and David, Terri, George, Darrin, Rick and Ronda, Calvin and Joann, Mara and Vernon, Toni and Jerry and Carol; one nephew, Andrew; one niece, Jamie; 13 cousins; and many fiends and loved ones.

Funeral services for Nathaniel Edward SEATON, infant, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Nathaniel was born January 16, 2002, in Muskogee to James GREENHAW and Misty Dawn SEATON. He died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his parents Misty SEATON and Damon EATMON and James GREENHAW; one sister, Lesley; one brother, James II; maternal grandparents, Kenny and Nicki; paternal grandparents, J.L. and Oleta; maternal great-grandparents, Lee and Pauline; two uncles, Herman and Jeremy; one aunt, Angie; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Turner STALLINGS, 80, of Oklahoma City, were held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Chapel Hill Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Burial was in Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith and Kernke Funeral Home in Oklahoma City. Mr. STALLINGS was born Sept. 18, 1921, in Catcher, Ark., to Walsie and Jim STALLINGS. He died Sunday, June 9, 2002, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Bonnie of the home; two sons, Darrell and Kent; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Burrell; and four sisters, Fern, Mary Katherine, Betty and Dorcie. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Norma WATSON of Alma.

Funeral services for Opal Faye WARD, 83, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10:00 a.m, Tuesday, at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls. Burial was in Gore Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WARD was born Aug. 19, 1918, in Henryetta to Acie Edward and Eva Viola (McGEE) ELLIS. She died Saturday, June 8, 2002, in the Gore Nursing Home. She married Benjamin Leo WARD on Sept. 23, 1939, in Muskogee. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, James and his wife Vera, and Tom; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Billy Don and Chuck; and one sister, Neota. She was preceded in death by her parents, Acie EDWARDS and Iva Viola ELLIS; her stepmother, Catherine ELLIS; her husband, Benjamin Leo WARD; daughter-in-law, Linda Kay WARD; and three brothers, Edward, Albert and Harvey ELLIS.

Funeral services for Dean BIAS, 71, of Porum, were held at 2 p.m., Friday at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Bro. Herbert Smith officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BIAS was born April 11, 1931, in Roland, to Fred Lee BIAS and Pauline (BRIDGES) BIAS. He died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Ann; four sons, Edward Lee, David Lee, Darrell Ray and Dewayne Dale; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four sisters, Rebecca Jane and Betty, Polly Jean and Linda Faye; two brothers, Henry Lee and Harley Dale; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Marilyn Sue EDWARDS, 51, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. Garry Don Ulmer and Phil Talley officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Jan. 8, 1951, in Muldrow, to Harry Everett WEAVER and Ruby Marie (JAMES) WEAVER. She died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Bill Ed Edwards of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Gary; two sons, Anthony and Timothy; 8 grandchildren; her mother, Ruby WEAVER; six sisters, Ella Fern, Barbara, Ima Ruth, Carolyn, Twila and Janice; one step-daughter, Cindy; and two step-sons, Todd and Steve. She was preceded in death by her father; one sister, Dorothene YOUNGER; and two brothers, Floyd and Junior WEAVER.

Graveside services for Donald Walter HINES, 72, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, at the Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HINES was born May 2, 1930, in Sallisaw to Walter "Sonny" HINES and Effie "Oma" (TUBBS) HINES. He died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Willene WATERS on Dec. 24, 1949, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife Willene HINES of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Larry and his wife Gaylene and Donald D.; two daughters, Nelda and Angela; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three grandchildren and one brother and sister.

Graveside services for Calvin Oliver HOLLAND, 60, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, at the Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. HOLLAND died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lillian and her husband Wylie and Mary Beth and her husband David; one brother and sister-in-law, Teddy B. and his wife Barbara; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Sol HOLLIS Jr., 61, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 26, 1941, in Sequoyah County, to Sol Clarence HOLLIS SR. and Pluma (MARTIN) HOLLIS. He died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter Jennifer; one son, Billy; two grandchildren; three sisters, Doris, Nadine and Sue; one brother, Jerry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, William D. TROSPER and twin granddaughters, Sara and Cara.

Funeral services for Clayton "Tony" LUCAS, 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Garland Hobbs officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LUCAS was born Oct. 6, 1915, in Terlton, to John Henry LUCAS and Louellen (CRANBRINK) LUCAS. He died Thursday, June 13, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Addlene "Pat" ATTAWAY on Dec. 19, 1942, in Tillamook, Ore. Survivors include his wife, Pat LUCAS of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Frances and Jerry and Sheila Faith; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita; his mother-in-law, Winnie ATTAWAY; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dara Kolleena WAGNER, an infant, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sallisaw, with George Fair officiating. Burial is in Maple Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 1, 2002, in Tulsa, to Clarence Eldon WAGNER and Myla Kay (FAIR) WAGNER. She died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include her parents, Clarence and Myla WAGNER of the home; two sisters Amoree Kay and Myla Kala; one brother, Eldon Kade; her maternal grandparents, George and Jean FAIR; paternal grandparents, Jack and Colleen RANDOLPH; maternal great-grandmother, Kay FAIR; paternal great-grandmothers, Alberta WAGNER and June HANSEN-MEACHAM; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Reva F. ARTER, 90, of Bokoshe, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Old Cache Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. ARTER was born Oct. 2, 1911, in Long, to John Thomas BESHERS and Edith (McCASLIN). She died Friday, June 14, 2002, in Poteau. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Leatric and Ethel; one son, Phillip; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert ARTER; her brothers and sisters; one son R.B. ARTER; and one grandson, Walter DARCY.

Funeral services for Cherokee Ann BUTTERY, 87, of Vian were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Blackgum Harvestime Church, with Rev. Chris Armer officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery north of Sallisaw (Vian), under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 23, 1914, in Sequoyah County, to Benjamin HOUSTON and Kate (WARNEKE) HOUSTON. She died Friday, June 14, 2002, in Vian. She married Odis BUTTERY in Oklahoma in 1933. He preceded her in death in May 1987. Survivors include five sons, Don, Buddy , Robert, Delmer, and David; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, Doyle; three sisters, Tressie, Paralee and Bobbie Jean; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Buster HOUSTON and one sister, Alene ROEBUCK.

Funeral services for Rev. Ruth E. CATALANO, 93, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m., Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Clifton Pettit, Minvera Roberts and Joe Thomlison officiating. Burial will be in Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CATALANO was born May 6, 1909, in Franklin, N.Y., to Samuel F. KITTLE and Eva (NORTHRUP) KITTLE. She died Monday, June 17, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Rev. Dominic CATALANO in 1951, in New York. He preceded her in death in Nov. 1971. Survivors include three nieces, a foster nephew and several other relatives and friends from all over the nation.

Funeral services for Lee B. DUNLAP, 80, of Gans, were held at 3 p.m., Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Lamarque Polvado and Revs. Robert L. Polvado and Don L. Dunlap officiating. Burial is in Mount Olivet Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in Ft Worth, Texas, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 28, 1921, in LaGrange, Ga. to Lee Livingston DUNLAP and Janie Elizabeth (BUCHANAN) DUNLAP. He died Friday, June 14, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Doris Marie GREEN on Sept. 18, 1942, in Ft. Worth. Survivors include his wife Doris of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Rev. L.; one son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Don L. and Faith; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Weldon R. DUNLAP in Aug. 1977.

Funeral services for Orvil Andrew "Dock" FLETCHER, 92, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., June 4, 2002, at First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Tim Ohls, Mr. Jack Daily and Mr. Jerry Crawford officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FLETCHER was born June 18, 1909, in the Paw Paw community to Harvey Monroe FLETCHER and Martila Elizabeth (MARTIN) FLETCHER. He died Friday, May 31, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Madeline Allen THRONTON on July 13, 1934 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Madeline "Mack" FLETCHER of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Bonnie, Connie and her husband Jack and Jamicia and her husband Charles; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and his wife Christine; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Carl FLETCHER; one son-in-law, Ott Lee ROGERS; and one sister, Ida Arizona FISK.

Memorial services for Nancy Jeannine FULLER, 54, of Gore, were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Gore United Methodist Church in Gore, with Revs. Mark Howard, Wallace and Bill Burr officiating. Services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born July 3, 1947 in Tahlequah to Howard Patrick WEIR and Ruby Sara (TYNER) WEIR. She died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in Gore. She married David Clark FULLER on March 18, 1967, in Beggs. Survivors include her husband David of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Jeannie and Michael; two sons and daughter-in-law, Justin Arthur and Nicole Claris, and David Loren & Mary Katherine; one granddaughter; six grandsons; two sisters, Lillian and Virginia; one brother Howard; and her sister and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Graveside services for Fern LENINGTON, 64, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m., Monday, at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Andy O'Neal and Ed Baker officiating. Burial was in Barling City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born March 28, 1938, in Sequoyah County to Quoyah NORMAN and Ruby (HESTER) NORMAN. She died Saturday, June 15, 2020 in Roland. Mrs. LENINGTON married Arlie LENINGTON on May 28, 1957, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Karla, and Monty and Stacy; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Kay and Carol; her step-mother, Margaret; two aunts, Inez and Flora Jane; her mother-in-law, Sudie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Donald Nelson MARTELLE Sr., 62, of Muldrow, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Zella MARTELLE of the home; three daughters, Shannon, Janice and JoAnn; five sons, Michael, Craig, James, Ricky and Donald Nelson Jr.; and several grandchildren.

Graveside services for Vivian C. MELTON, 46, of Muskogee, were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, with Rev. Johnny Watkins officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 29, 1955 in Hobbs, N.M., to Jack Kerman HUGGINS and Sara Ann (WILLIAMSON) HUGGINS. She died Friday, June 14, 2002, in Muskogee. Mrs. MELTON was a seamstress and a homemaker at local nursing homes and of the Protestant faith. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Jewel WATKINS and Ginette JILES RAUEX; one son, Fred Murl MELTON Jr.; three sisters, Jackie Ann HUGGINS of Muskogee, Cherokee HUGGINS of Marble City and Debbie June BUNNING of Antlers; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Alvis REED, 88, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Tim Ohls officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. he was born Feb. 14, 1914, in Marble City, to Pete REED and Ellen (PETERS) REED. He died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Pam; one granddaughter; one sister, Ruby; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred (SANDERS) REED on April 4, 1996 and one daughter Mattie Nell REED in 1999.

Funeral services for Ben H. SPENCER, 72, of Fort Smith, formerly of Cameron, were held at 10 a.m., Monday at Dove Circle Baptist Church in Holiday Island, Ark. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. SPENCER was born Sept. 3, 1929, in Barling, Ark., to Ben and Madeline SPENCER. He died Thursday, june 13, 2002, in Washington Regional Hospital. Mr. SPENCER married Janey HILL on Nov. 24, 1947. Survivors include his wife Janey SPENCER of the home; one daughter Sherrie; one son, Ben H. Jr.; five grandchildren; two brothers, Buddy and Jimmy; two sisters, Rosemary and Anita. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Dakota TAYLOR, 10, of Glencoe, are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jim Hoipkemier officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 27, 1992, in Stillwater, to James David TAYLOR and Debora Rena (CRAWFORD) TAYLOR. He died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother, Debora of the home; his father, Jim TAYLOR; three sisters, Jennifer Dawn, Ashley Joann and Sarah Ann; his maternal grandparents, Plina and Claudie COPELAND and Jim and Maxine CRAWFORD; his paternal grandparents, Jim and Ann TAYLOR; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Clifford H. "Tip" TIPKEN, 66, of Gore were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Vaught Cemetery in Webber Falls, with Rev. Virgil Calvert officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born June 19, 1935, in Sparks to Henry TIPKEN and Ada Mae (EMERY) TIPKEN. He died Sunday, June 16, 2002, in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Muskogee. He married Ruth STEPHENS on Sept. 15, 1956, in Bristow. Survivors include his wife, Ruth TIPKEN of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Debbie and her husband John, Ruth Ann and her companion John and Polly ; one son and daughter-in-law, Sonny and his wife Arlena; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Agnes, Ann, Lodema and Ethel; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rev. S. Frank COOKE, 57, of Gans, will be held at 10 a.m., Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial will be in Gans Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COOKE was born Oct. 31, 1944, in Taft, Calif., to Willis R. COOKE and Freda L. (CROW) COOKE. He died Thursday, June 20, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. COOKE married Patricia GARRETT on Sept. 6, 1988, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Pat COOKE of the home; three step-daughters, Kristen, Stephanie Lynn and Deanna Lynn; four step-sons, Richard W., David Michael and David Scott and Erick; 17 grandchildren; his mother, of Sallisaw; one brother, Willis Rodney; two sister, Elaine and Patty; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, his grandmother, Nettie CROW and one step-son, Robert MORRISON.

Funeral services for James Lee HILL, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Friday, in Roebuck Chapel at the First United Methodist Church of Fort Smith. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery with full Military honors and Masonic graveside service under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Doris and Judy; two granddaughters; two grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene HILL.

Funeral services for Cecil Samuel HOWARD, 75, of Moffett, were held at 11 a.m., Friday at Moffett Full Gospel Church, with Revs. Harold Yates and Wayne I. Hall officiating. Burial was in Brearley Cemetery, south of Dardanell, Ark. at 3:00 p.m. Friday, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. HOWARD was born Aug. 3, 1926, in Dardanelle, to John Sam HOWARD and Elizabeth Jane (COCHRAN) HOWARD. He died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four sisters, Jessie, Dossie and Alice Virginia and Effie; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for John Wesley "Mutt" JORDAN, 78, of Stilwell, were held Tuesday at Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Chapel in Stilwell, with Bro. Leroy Reid and Bro. Glen Hopkins officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver of Stilwell. He was born March 1, 1924, in Akins to James JORDAN and Mary (FULLER) JORDAN. He died Saturday, June 15, 2002, in Stilwell. Survivors include six sons and four daughters-in-law, Kenny Ray, James Claude and his wife Pat, John Jr., and his wife Jolene, J.R. and his wife Roberta, Jimmy and Joseph and his wife Marie; three daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and her husband Glen, Carolyn and her husband Bob and Susan and her husband Neal; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, James, Jack, Elder, Roy and David JORDAN; three sisters, Ruby ASBILL, Ina WALTERS and Imogene POINDEXTER; and one infant sister.

Memorial services for Daisy Pearl KARTHER, 93, of McAlester, are being held at 2 p.m., Saturday at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Cremation Society of Oklahoma of Tulsa. She was born Feb. 21, 1909, in Greely, Colo., to Orvile and Maud (PARSONS) GUISINGER. She died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, in McAlester. Survivors include four sons, Robert, Darrell, Floyd and Paul; two daughters, Kathleen and Florence; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Vera Eugenia RAGSDALE, 88, of Dover, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at Owens Cemetery near Dover, under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service of Russellville, Ark. She was born July 1, 1913, in Russellville to James and Sara Ann (STOKES) ROSE. She died Monday, June 17, 2002, in her home. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Rose; one daughter and son-in-law, Anna & Wayne; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Joan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.E. "Bill" RAGSDALE and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Ottie SLAY, 83, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m., Thursday at Havana Cemetery in Havana, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. She died Tuesday, June 18, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include her husband, Frank SLAY of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and her husband Jim, and Linda and her husband Larry; four grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Graveside services for Albert M. DRAKE, 74, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery, with Rev. O.M. Wilson officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. DRAKE was born Sept. 31(?), 1927, in Shady Point to Oscar Fletcher DRAKE and Lillie (CHRISTENBERRY) DRAKE. He died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Jennie B. TEACH. Survivors include his wife, Jennie of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gail and Bill and Barbara, and Bo; two grandsons, Mike and David; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Laveta HEARD, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Benton, were held at 12 p.m., Tuesday at New Rosemont Cemetery, under the direction of Ashby Funeral Home of Benton. Mrs. HEARD was born to Samuel and Orpha SANDERS in Poyen. She died Saturday, June 22, 2002. Survivors include her husband, J.W. "Buck" HEARD of Fort Smith; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Dr. W. Don and Terry and Anita; one grandson; one great-grandson; one sister, Anita; four nieces, Margie, Emilia, Joyce and Janet; and two nephews, Whit and Kurt.

Funeral services for Steven Lee HUNTINGTON, 18, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Honey Hill Cemetery in Stilwell, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born Feb. 14, 1984 in Bartlesville. He died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his fiancee, Elisha; his mother, Charlotte LINDSEY; his parents, Steven and Susan HUNTINGTON; Maternal grandmother, Peggy Sue FROST; paternal grandmother, Kathryn Juanita MAYER; two sisters, Tonya and Crystal; two brothers, Michael and Richard Dempsey; and one step brother, Stephen.

Carroll McMURTRY Jr., 34, of Sallisaw died Friday, June 21, 2002, in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 26, 1968 in Stilwell to Carroll McMURTRY and Bonnie Christina (TAYLOR) McMURTRY. Survivors include one daughter, Savannah Nicole; one son, David Samuel; his parents, Carroll and Bonnie of the home; one sister, Audrie; maternal grandparents, Clifford and Elizabeth HOPPER; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services for Aaron MEEKS, 91, of Warner, are being held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church, south of Webbers Falls, with Rev. Clifford Hyslope officiating. Burial is in Tom Girty Cemetery, south of Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MEEKS was born March 29, 1911 in Texanna, to Charles MEEKS and Mary (LOWERY) MEEKS. He died Thursday, June 20, 2002, in Muskogee. He married Frankie CALL on Oct. 24, 1934 in Porum. She preceded him in death on May 14, 2002. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and her husband George, Charlene and her husband Charles, Pat and her husband Ralph; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Connie; and one niece, Vangie. He was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth B. MEEKS in 1989.

Funeral services for Victoria Mae SCHRIMSHER, 100, of Tulsa, formerly of Spiro, were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Rev. Fred Gabler officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born May 9, 1902 in Tucker, Indian Territory, to Jim CUSICK and Tennie (SHERWOOD) CUSICK. She died Monday, June 24, 2002, in Tulsa. She married Amos SCHRIMSHER. Survivors include six daughters, Ola Mae, Lola, Hazel, Ida Sue, Betty Lou and Louise; three sons, Harold, Vanard and Buford; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Pat; and one brother Ed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Annie Laura FLOYD; three sons, Howard, Olen "Sonny" and Homer; three sisters, Ora STUDIE, Ethel TAMPTON and Dean PAGE; three brothers, Orvil, Ed and Bert CUSICK; and three grandchildren, Sam GUEVARA, Howard Eugene SCHRIMSHER and Shelby FLOYD.

Funeral services for Don STAFFORD, 71, of Sallisaw, are being held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Preston Collins and Steve Rutherford and Bro. R.G. Blankenship officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 22, 1930, in Newark, to Frank STAFFORD and Sarah (LUTTRELL) STAFFORD. He died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Jo Ann BRADLEY on June 2, 1964, in North Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Jo Ann STAFFORD of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda and Carl, Sheila and John, Teresa and Tammy and Buzz; one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Bonnie; eight grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister.

Christiane Paule AGRUSA, 62, of Sallisaw, died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 17, 1940, in Loan, France. Survivors include her husband, Frank AGRUSA of the home; two brothers, Serge and Daniel; and two sisters, Francoise and Louisette.

Graveside services for Jettie May ANDERSON, 93, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, in Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Curtis Bias officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ANDERSON was born on Feb. 20, 1909, in Franklin County, Arkansas to Jess Edward TWEEDY and Jennie Bell (HOOD) TWEEDY. She died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters, Robbie and DeLois; three sons, J.D., A.C. and Dewey; 28 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Harley. She was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Jessie Alden "J.A." BOYDSTON, 96, of Sallisaw, are being held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Pastor Galen Mason officiating. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BOYDSTON was born June 10, 1906 in Barber, Ark., to Jessie Randolph BOYDSTON and Mary (PHILLIPS) BOYDSTON. He died Thursday, June 27, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two brothers, Ellie and William; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and other relatives and friends, including his nephew, Keith. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Muril BRYAN BOYDSTON; his second wife, Ethel HORN BOYDSTON; three brothers, Willie, Dollan, and Leon BOYDSTON; and one sister, Bertha BOYDSTON.

Funeral services for LeQueta M. BROOKSHIER, 40, of Vian, were held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, in Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Mary Whitaker officiating. Burial was in Little Cemetery near Seminole, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BROOKSHIER was born on Nov. 9, 1961, in Enid to Ray BROOKSHIER and Marie (CHILDS) BROOKSHIER. She died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Jennifer, Danielle and Krystal; 2 grandchildren; her father, Ray BROOKSHIER; her mother Marie GENTRY; her maternal grandmother, Loretta GLOVER; her paternal grandmother, Dorothy HARDIN; two sisters, Carmen and Rhonda; one brother, Rusty and other relatives and friends, including special friend, Danny.

Funeral services for Opal Wileen HUGHART, 68, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, in Webbers Falls First Baptist Church. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery, in Webbers Falls. Mrs. HUGHART was born on Aug. 24, 1933, in Webbers Falls to John and Minnie COPE. She died Wednesday, June 26, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Robin and Don, Donna and Ed, and Lynn and Darrell; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Velmer; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Tim HUGHART; one son, Terry AMERSON; her parents; one sister, Lola JARRARD; one brother, Ray COPE; and one great-grandson, Gregery EUBANKS.

Funeral services for Steven Lee HUNTINGTON, 18, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Honey Hill Cemetery in Stilwell, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. He was born Feb. 14, 1984 in Bartlesville. He died Saturday, June 22, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his fiancee, Elisha HICKEY of Van Buren; his mother, Charlotte LINDSEY; his parents, Steven and Susan HUNTINGTON; Maternal grandmother, Peggy Sue FROST; paternal grandmother, Kathryn Juanita MAYER; maternal grandfather, Richard F. OSBURN; two sisters, Tonya and Crystal; two brothers, Michael and Richard Dempsey; step-maternal grandmother, Maxine OSBURN; and one step brother, Stephen.

Graveside services for George O. SANDERS, Jr., 84, of Sallisaw, will be held Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., with Bros. Royce Martin and Sam Ed Bush officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 10, 1918, in Drakes Prairie community to George O. SANDERS Sr. and Mary (BYERS) SANDERS. He died Thursday, June 27, in Fort Smith. He married Faye Elizabeth LEE on Nov. 27, 1940, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Faye SANDERS of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Julia and Rodney and Debbie; one brother, E.B.; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ricky Joe YANDELL Jr., 29, of Moffett, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, at Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. YANDELL died Sunday, June 23, 2002, in Jackson, Miss. Survivors include one daughter, Larissa; one son, Ricky Joe III; his father, Ricky Joe YANDELL Sr.; four sisters, Debbie, Regenia, Mary and Patricia; one brother, Billy E.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Glenda FIMPEL.

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