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Funeral services for Evelyn Nora (FARGO) MIZE, 87, of Muldrow will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Kevin R. Lubbe and Cory George officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Aug 23, 1915, in Muldrow to LaFate FARGO and Nancy Ann (MILLSPAUGH) FARGO. She died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Charley Edward MIZE in Dec. 1933. Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Charley MIZE of the home; two daughters, Virginia and Melba; four grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Ruby, Loretta and Layonne; and one brother-in-law, Robinson.

Funeral services for Louis Benjamin SORENSON, 68, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Pastor Vanoy Fitch officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born July 7, 1934, in Coweta, to Sam SORENSON and Ruth (PIFER) SORENSON. He died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Barbara Jane CODY on March 21, 1955. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Barbara SORENSON of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Helen Juanell and her husband Vic; two sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Joe and his wife Rachel and Jackie Louis and his wife Jackie; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Kenneth and Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Shirley PROFILE and Mary POTTER.

Viola Mae "Jackie" ADAMS, 71, of Sallisaw, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the Rocky Point Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 1, 1931, in Shawnee, to Eugene Author McCALL and Cora Era WILCOX. Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe ADAMS of Coca Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Christina and David; three sons, Donald H. A., David B. and Robert M. and Anita; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law, Leanne. She was preceded in death by one son, Billy E. ADAMS.

Funeral services for Richard ANDERSON, 78, of Warner, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Warner with Dr. Eli Sheldon officiating. Burial was in Warner Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He married Clista NICHOLSON on Oct 4, 1952, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Clista ANDERSON of the home; one son, Richard Lynn; one daughter and son-in-law, Watheneah and Tommy; one grandson; one brother, George Jr.; one sister, Dessie; and 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Richard Lloyd ANDERSON; three brothers, Johnny, Tommy and Dennis ANDERSON and one sister, Elsie PEMBERTON.

Funeral services for Agnes Marie SNOW BARTON, 85, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Bro. George Ellis Jr. officiating. Burial was in Drakes Stand Cemetery southwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 19, 1917, in Long community, to Odus Mays SNOW and Minnie Louise (DUTY) SNOW. She died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, in Vian. She married Emery Clarence "Pete" BARTON on Feb. 28, 1938, in Vian. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1988. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Pansy Marie and Albert; one son and daughter-in-law, Emery Maze and Terry; five grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Margaret; one brother and sister in law, Willard and Frankie; two sisters-in-law, Ann and Nita.

Funeral services for Beverly KIRBY BONNER, 77, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with burial in Mansfield, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BONNER was born on May 4, 1925, in Oklahoma City to Henry and Bertha KIRBY. She died Sunday, March 2, 2003. Survivors include one daughter and one son-in-law, Carol and her husband Jim; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and his wife, Debbie, and Vince and his wife, Becky; five grandchildren;one great-grandson; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Bill and his wife, Maureen and other relatives and friends, She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, "Dub" BONNER.

Funeral services for Steven Bradley BOYD, 27, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Charlie Shell and Elbert Owens officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemeteries in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Sept 20, 1975, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Steven Leaven BOYD and Angela (MARTIN) STONEBARGER. He died Sunday, March 2, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Steven Robert; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Shawna and Josh and Katy Beth; his parents, Steve and Cathy BOYD and Angela and Billy STONEBARGER; his grandparents, Steven Daniel and Velma BOYD, Merle and Pat MARTIN; one nephew; one niece; four step-sisters, Lacey, Cindy, Kristie and Brandy and Tracey; three step-brothers, Billy, William II and Jerome; one step-grandfather Vaughn TAYLOR and several aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends, including Chantz and Billy.

Funeral services for Virginia "Ginger" BRASUELL, 72, of Whittier, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held Thursday in Whittier, burial will be in the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith at a later date, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died Saturday, March 1, 2003, in Whittier. Survivors include three daughters, Terri, Nina and Susan; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Judy and four brothers, Gene, Dick, Scott and Paul. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Herman BRASUELL.

Funeral services for Bob Burke "Pops" DOOTY, 77, of Meeker for the past 33 years, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Meeker Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Charles Pearcy officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Meeker, under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Prague. He was born May 6, 1925, in Melvern, Kan., to John Mark and Marie (YOCKEY) DOOTY. He died Monday, Feb. 24, 2003, in Midwest City. He married Ruth Ann MOUCKA on June 10, 1969, in Corpus Christie, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann DOOTY of Meeker; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Tara and Josh, Heather and Miles, Alicia, and Sharon and Mike; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Bob and Debbie Jr., Chuck, John and Pat, Rick and Cindy and Mark and Gina; and his mother-in-law, Ruth MOUCKA. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Doris Marie GROSS, 78, of Gans, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2003, in Gans. She was born on Sept 13, 1924, in Cleveland to Herman MANZER and Tabiatha MANZER. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She married Elvis Nelson GROSS on Nov 9, 1974, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Nelson of the home; one daughter, Patricia; two sons, Jimmy and Sammy; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one brother, Dewey; two sisters, Mary and Edna; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Robbe L. GULLEY, 78, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Antioch Cemetery near Stigler, with Johnny Buttram officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. GULLEY was born on Dec. 30, 1924, in Webbers Falls to Robert and Sue (COLLINS) WARD. She died Monday, March 3, 2003, in Stigler. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanetta; one son, Ronnie; two grandsons; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Bettye and Wanda and her husband Earl; and one brother, John R. and his wife Annette; and other relatives and friends, including Steve. She was preceded in death by her husband, John GULLEY.

Funeral services for David Wayne LAND, 41, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Frist Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Robert L. Polvado and Frank Cargill officiaitng. He was born Aug 27, 1961, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Wayne Carnell LAND and Bertha May (CRAWFORD) LAND. He died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Karen Sue SPROUSE on Dec. 11, 1981, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Karen LAND of the home; one daughter, Suzanne Denise; two sons, John David and Matthew James; his parents, Wayne and Bertha LAND; three sisters, Beth, Susan and Jeanette; one brother, Tim; his mother-in-law, Mary Sue SPROUSE and one sister-in-law, Debbie. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Malinda Sue LAND on May 20, 1987; and his father-in-law, Horace SPROUSE on May 24, 2000.

Funeral service for Christeen LUCE, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday in First Christian Church in Lovington, N.M., with Rev. Heath Ormond officiating. Burial is in the Lovington Cemetery in Lovington, under the direction of Smith-Rogers Funeral Home of Lovington. She was born July 11, 1926, in Cloudroft, N.M. She died Sunday, March 2, 2003, in St Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and his wife Linda Ann; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Truman Don; and one sister Zola Marie. She was preceded in death by her husband, "Shorty" LUCE; her parents; one brother, Bernard R. HAMLETT.

Graveside services for George R. McDONALD, 78, of Sallisaw, will be held Friday in Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 9, 1924, in Geary. He died Sunday, March 2, 2003, in Vian. He married Patsy Ruth McDONALD on March 12, 1960. She preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 2002. Survivors include two daughters, Tonia and Margaurite; three sons, Tom, Raymond and Robert P.; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, John; one sister, Ella Mae; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ellen Lorene MARTIN, 74, of Tulsa, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the Moore's Southlawn Chapel in Tulsa, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Southlawn Chapel of Tulsa. She was born Jan. 5, 1929, in Vian, to William and Ella Mae THORNTON. She died Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dave and Deborah Kay; one daughter, Peggy; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Lucille and Juanita; and one brother, John E. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles V. MARTIN; and her parents.

Funeral services for Charlene McELYEA MATLOCK, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel, in Muldrow, with Rev. Delbert Hodges officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery southeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born July 26, 1931, in Tulsa, to Jeff Franklin McELYEA and Bertha Nevada (CARTER) McELYEA. She died Friday Feb. 28, 2003, in Muldrow. She married James Walter MATLOCK on March 12, 1954, in Lonoke, Ark. He preceded her in death on Aug 4, 1997. Survivors include one daughter, Christine; one son, Anthony; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Helen and Polly; and one brother, Harold. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son-in-law, Allen GUSHEA on Oct. 24, 1996; one sister, Virginia REYNOLDS on Aug 1, 1992; and three brothers, Floyd McELYEA on Aug 29, 1976, Roy McELYEA on Dec 7, 2001 and Gene McELYEA on Oct 8, 2001.

Funeral services for Vernon Basil SCANTLING SR., 69, of Waldron, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Waldron Church of the Nazarene, with burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Booth community, with Masonic Rite, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Sandra; four sons, Vernon Basil Jr., Bobby Jack, Donald Wayne and Johnny Ray; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, April; and one brother, Bobby Gene. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda SCANTLING.

Funeral services for Betty Fern SCHNEIDER, 79, of Braggs, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the South Bethel Chapel in Braggs, with Rev. Jack Carter officiating. Burial was in South Bethel Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born April 26, 1923, in Braggs, to George Dewey ROGERS and Inabelle (LOVETT) ROGERS. She died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003, in Muskogee. She married George William SCHNEIDER on May 13, 1944, in Kansas. Survivors include one son, Larry, four daughters and three sons-in-law, Pamela, Priscilla and her husband William Jr., Inette and her husband Johnny, and Paula and her husband Mark; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Johnny; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, including, Wanda and Mary Ellen. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1999; one brother, Joe ROGERS; and one sister, Georgia Mae RHODARMER.

Funeral services for Audrey B. SHARP, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 3 p.m. Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Shawn Money and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born April 10, 1919, in Blackjack community, to Grover Cleveland EDWARDS and Mary Frances "Essie" (McGEHEE) EDWARDS. She died Friday, Feb 28, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Houston Henry SHARP on March 23, 1935, in Hanson community. He preceded her in death on Jan 25, 1985. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Jerry; four sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Nadine, Roger and Jan, Rick and Sheila and Gary and Delana; one daughter-in-law, Carol; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one brother, Finis; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by three sons, Danny, Bill and Bob SHARP; and one daughter-in-law, Judy SHARP.

Funeral services for Donald Eugene SINCLAIR, 73, of Tahlequah, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah, with Rev. Randy Proctor officiating. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. He was born Feb. 5, 1930, to Charles B. and Valera (TALLEY) SINCLAIR. He died Sunday, March 2, 2003, in Tahlequah. He married Ramona on Dec of 1979, in Binger. Survivors include his wife, Ramona SINCLAIR of the home; three daughters, Rhonda, Mona Jean, Alaska and Pamela; three sons, Randall, Bobby "Ed" and Gary Wayne; one sister, Betty; four brothers, Ross, Jack, Bob and Jerry; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Buck SINCLAIR.

Funeral services for Betty WALTON, 76, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. with burial in the King Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs WALTON was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Betty HARRIS of Muldrow; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Amy WOFFARD, 7, of Gore, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday, at the House of Prayer Church in Gore, with Rev. Garner Garrison officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born June 2, 1995, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Marty J. WOFFARD and Christina Elaine (LEWIS) WOFFARD. She died Monday, March 3, 2003, in Gore. Survivors include her parents of the home; one sister, Brittany; maternal grandparents, Vicki HARP, and Carrell and Donna WOFFARD; paternal grandmother, Lierly; paternal great-grandmother, Grace BROWN; several aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends, including her cousin Kelly.

Services for Leroy R. BRANT, 93, of Muldrow are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Roland Church of Christ. Mr. BRANT died Thursday, March 6, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born Oct. 5, 1909, to Frank and Emma TETER BRANT in Ralston. He and his wife, Eunice Lorene MEDLOCK BRANT, were married on March 13, 1932, in Hutcheson, Kan. She preceded him in death on June 16, 1994. Mr. BRANT was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Gladys CAPSTICK, Anna GREENSHIELDS and Ilena LAUGHTER; and three brothers, Walter, Shirley and D.C. BRANT. He is survived by a brother, Wilson BRANT of Nowata.

Funeral services for Lucille BRUTON CLOVER, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at noon Friday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery gazebo, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 4, 1927, in Harrison community to Walter Calvin BRUTON and Grace Lorene (ADAMS) BRUTON. She died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Henry Hamilton CLOVER on March 5, 1965, in Poteau. He preceded her in death in June 1988. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon C. and Donald, and Joanne and Howard; one son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Patricia; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ila, Margaret and Jessie Mae; two brothers, Wadie and Joe; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bert JAMES, 64, of Tahlequah, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Mike McConnell officiating. Burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct. 30, 1938, in Gore, to Tom JAMES and Aggie (BUSTER) JAMES. He died Thursday, March 6, 2003, in Tulsa. He married Alice SEQUICHIE on June 23, 1998, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Alice JAMES of the home; three daughters, Sheila, Lela and Natasha; four sons, Tommy, Bret, Arrowtanks and Donald; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Annie and Nancy; and one brother, Charlie.

Funeral services for Freddie Joe SAMPLES, 75, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Macedonia Cemetery, near Uniontown, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Merl SAMPLES of the home; one daughter, Sherry; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews; two sisters, Louise and Betty; one brother, John; and one step-grandson.

Funeral services for Cal BROCK, 69, of Miller Ridge community, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Akins Baptist Church northwest of Sallisaw, with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Jan. 24, 1934, in Medford, Ore., to John BROCK and Anna (MEARS) BROCK. He died Sunday, March 9, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Emma Sue AMOS on Jan. 1, 1957, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Emma Sue BROCK of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Kevin and Betty Ann and Tony; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Rick and Jerry and Traci; eight grandchildren; one sister, Georgia; two brothers, Jim and Bob; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John BROCK; one sister, Mary NICHOLS; and one infant son.

Funeral services for Neta OGDON GIPSON, 92, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. tuesday, at the Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. James Ogdon and Charles Ogdon officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born March 12, 1910, in Sequoyah County, to Tom OGDON and Ida (DAWES) OGDON. She died Friday, March 7, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Helen and Thelma; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Bud; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for J.W. "Buck" HEARD, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at noon Tuesday, at the New Rosemont Cemetery in Benton, under the direction of Ashby Funeral Home, Inc. of Benton, Ark. He was born Feb. 24, 1913, in Willow, Ark. to W. Hunter and Mamie HEARD. He died Sunday, March 9, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Wilbur Don and John Terrelland his wife Anita; one grandson and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leveta HEARD; his parents; and three sisters, Willine, Margie and Gladys.

Funeral services for Ruby Evelyn HUTSON, 80, Spiro were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at the Tucker Church of Christ in Tucker community, with Mr. Taylor Joyce officiating. Burial was in Cowlington Cemetery in Keota, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born Oct 29, 192, in Spiro, to Clarence SNAWDER and Lillian (HARVEY) SNAWDER. She died Friday, March 7, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Billy Hugh HUTSON of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Judy and Paula and her husband Gary; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and his wife Evelyn; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Billie, Paula and Bettye Sue; and one brother Eldon. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Georgia Belle HARPER and Ruth WILLIAMS; and one grandson, Michael Lynn HUTSON.

Funeral services for Johnny LATTIMORE, 66, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Akins Assembly of God Church northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Vernon Smith and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. He was born April 21, 1936, in Nicut community, to Robert Benjamin "Dobe" LATTIMORE and Magnolia (AMOS) LATTIMORE. He died Sunday, March 9, 2003, in Houston, Texas. He married Doris RANDOLPH on Oct. 28, 1957, in Childress, Texas. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Doris LATTIMORE of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and her husband Roger and Shelly and her husband Karl; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Sam and his wife Shirl and Terry and Lucretia; six grandchildren; his mother, Magnolia LATTIMORE; three sisters, Lahoma, Charlotte and Christine; one brother, Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Albert Walter McGOWIN Jr., 66, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore and Leon Petree officiating. He was born May 25, 1936, in Sallisaw, to Albert McGOWIN and Nettie PETREE. He died Saturday, March 8, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include five daughters, Charlotte, Mary, Lisa, Sheila and Patty; six sons, Jim, Darren, Heath, Keith, Michael and Nathan; 18 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Rebecca, Lavada and Fay; three brothers, Bobby, Claudie and Bill; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends, including companion Mae. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and one brother, Jimmy RICHARDSON.

Funeral services for Herman Lesseley RUCKMAN, 67, of Salina, formerly of Sequoyah County were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Lakeview Baptist Church in Salina, with Rev. Bobby Belew officiating. Burial was in Ross-Mayes Cemetery east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Key Funeral Home of Locust grove. He was born Feb. 24, 1936, in Sequoyah County. He died Friday, March 7, 2003, in Muskogee. Survivors include three sons and one daughter-in-law, Damon, Tim and Gary and Judy; one daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Clint; seven grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Earnest and his wife Lucille; one sister, Leola; four step-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, including special friend Cora. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean in 1995; two sisters, Hazel PETREE and Juanita BLISS; and his parents.

Funeral services for Neil Vernon ADAMSON, 78, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the South Bethel Cemetery Chapel in Braggs, with Rev. Garner Garrison officiating. Burial was in South Bethel Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born Jan. 17, 1925, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, to Edwin and Bessie (CLARK) ADAMSON. He died Thursday, March 6, 2003, in Gore. He married Susan ANTHONY on June 27, 1975; in Coos Bay, Ore. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanette; two sons, Clifford and Edwin; two sisters, Laura and Zelda; seven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Pearl F. CLELAND, 99, of Martinez, Calif. since 2000, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. David Clewell officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born March 17, 1903, in Brent Indian Territory in Sequoyah County. She died Jan. 17, 2003, in Matinez. Survivors include one daughter, Colleeen; two sons, Troy S. Jr. and Charles N.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy S. CLELAND Sr. in 1961.

Graveside services for Marian V. HARGASS, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Mayberry Cemetery in Central City, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Homer HARGASS of Fort Smith; two daughters, Brenda and Darla; one son, Ralph Jr.; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;; and three sisters, Bessie M., Mariam and Lotta Joy.

Memorial services for Patrick D. KINNEY, 56, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at his home, with Rev. Jerry Green officiating. He was born Aug. 27, 1946, to Donald KINNEY and Thelma KINNEY. He died Tuesday, March 11, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Gwendolyn GRIMES on Sept. 21, 2003?, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Gwen KINNEY of the home; three sons, Justin , Travis and Dustin; two daughters, Nicole and Jodi; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services for Donald Richard MEYER, 68, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Bro. Ray Meyer officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Morley, Mo., to Arville Walter MEYER and Irene (RANDOL) MEYER. He died Thursday, March 13, 2003, in Muldrow. Survivors include four sisters, Wanda, Lois, Donna and Sharon; and four brothers, Noble, Ray, Herman and Jim. He was preceded in death by one brother, Aville MEYER; one sister, Judy WILSON; and his parents.

Memorial services for Alfred Ray PICKETT, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Central Presbyterian Church, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. A private committal is being held prior to the memorial service. He died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Wanda PICKETT of Fort Smith; three sons, Larry, Bruce and Greg ; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Rick RIGGS, 51, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Bro. Danny Wood and Rev. Steve Gray officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Muldrow. He was born Sept 28, 1951, in Sallisaw, to Raymond RIGGS and Mary Jane (SHAMBLIN) RIGGS. He died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Jo Ann (YOUNGER) RIGGS on July 31, 1971, in Roland. Survivors include his wife Jo Ann of the home; one daughter, Hayley Kristen; five sisters, Ruby, Linda, Sandra , Vicki and Ann; two brothers, J.W. and Gilbert; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Ray RIGGS and Raymond RIGGS; and one sister, Margaret CRISWELL.

Funeral services for Jim SMITH, 31, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw, with burial in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral home of Fort Smith. He died Wednesday, March 12, 2003, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Joy SMITH of the home; parents, Billie Joe SMITH and Nita WARE; one sister, Dana; three brothers, Billy Joe Jr., Robert and Ervano; paternal grandmother, Floy BOYD; and his maternal grandfather, Jimmie TURPEN.

Funeral services for Marie MONTGOMERY BARNES, 82, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday, at the Round Mountain Church west of Vian, with Rev. Tom Ballard officiating. Burial is in Round Mountain Cemetery west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born Jan 14, 1921, in Calico Rock, Ark., to William MONTGOMERY and Fannie (HEARD) MONTGOMERY. She died Sunday, March 16, 2003, in Gore. Survivors include one sister, Alta; one brother and sister-in-law, Tracey and his wife Norma; two step-daughters, Dorothy and Goldie; two step-sons, Orin and Alvin; several cousins, nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bill Joe CARSON, 71, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow, with Shawn Money officiating. . Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Feb 2, 1932, in Muskogee, to William Roy CARSON and Ethel (JOHNSTON) CARSON. He died Thursday, March 13, 2003, in Muskogee. He married Jessie RODERICK on April 3, 1954, in Courtside, Ariz. Survivors include his wife Jessie CARSON of the home; three daughters, Brinda, Robin and Carrie; nine grandsons; three great-grandsons; two brothers, Roy and Jerry; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Hedrick CARSON.

Funeral services for Russell CLYMA, 83, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Monday, March 17, 2003, in a local nursing hme. He married Doris on June 18, 1944.. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Doris CLYMA of the home; five daughters, Sharon, Janet, Nancy, Terry and Sandy; two sons, John and James; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Robert E. ELLIS, 69, of Poteau, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Poteau, with Rev. Dell Glenn officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born March 17, 1933, in Hector, Texas, to Rudy and Theresa (FORD) ELLIS. He died Saturday, March 15, 2003, in Eastern OK Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Luretha ELLIS of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Nancy, and Eddie and Teresa; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Billie and Linda; one brother, Curtis; two step-sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Lorraine, and Matt and Donna; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Todd; several nieces nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Debra Jean ELLIS.

Funeral services for Robert LeRoy "Bob" ONSTOTT Jr., 77, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Calvary Temple Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Tommy Noel and Jack McLaughlin officiating. . Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Oct 26, 1925, in Blanchard, to Robert LeRoy ONSTOTT Sr. and Jewell Elizabeth (BARNETT) ONSTOTT. He died Thursday, March 13, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Helen L. ONSTOTT of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Linda and Garrett; Kathryn Marie; one son, Brian; six grandchildren; one sister, Lillian and George; two brothers, Duane and Donald; He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bradlee Carl JACKSON; and two sisters, Gayle ONSTOTT and Darlene ONSTOTT.

Graveside services for Jerry RIDER, 58, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Mon day, at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore and David Logan officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born June 5, 1944, in Bakersfield, Calif., to David RIDER and Gladys (McCONNELL) RIDER. He died Thursday, march 13, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Velma Rae ACKER on Sept 29, 1964 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Velma RIDER of the home; two sons, Brian and Michael; one daughter, Diana; 14 grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Cynthia BROCKMAN and Janet RIDER.

Funeral services for George Thomas STOUT, 69, of Russellville, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m.Wednesday, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., With burial was in Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born Sept 15, 1933, in Hicks, Ark. He died Friday, March 14, 2003, in a Russellville hospital Survivors include his wife Barbara STOUT of the home; one daughter, Sandy; one son, George; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Curtis. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Lula Mae FARKAS.

Funeral services for Velma Lee BAKER, 61, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Gore, with Rev. Don Chaffin officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Webbers Falls. She was born May 25, 1941, in Poteau to George and Minnie (GILMORE) WILLIAMS. She died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, in Gore. She married Charles "Bud" BAKER on March 9, 1977 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one son, Marty Joe; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pepper Dawn and Robert, and Ginger Sue and Rick; eight grandchildren; one brother, Charles, and two step-children, Robbie and Shane.

Funeral services for Charles "Chuck" FORTNER, 69, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Friday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Sean Money and Kenneth Lynn officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born May 16, 1933, in Cassville, Mo., to Joe Evan FORTNER and Essie Pearl (HASTINGS) FORTNER. He died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Fort Smith. He married Rebecca "Becky" SMITH on Sept 17, 1960, in Midway, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Becky FORTNER of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Michael; one son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Jennifer; two grandchildren; one sister, Sue; and several nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Joe FORTNER; and one sister, Nita ALEXANDER.

Graveside services for Ben B. JOHNSON Sr., 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Jerry Green officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 28, 1911, in Douglas, Ariz., to Enos Baxter JOHNSON and Eva Marie (MATTHEWS) JOHNSON. He died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Arkoma. He married Thelma Elizabeth HELMS on May 11, 19141, in Gallup, N.M. She preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda and Gladys; two sons, Clyde Dwight and Ben B. Jr.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sarah and Lena; and one brother, Fred. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Thelma Leota JOHNSON in Jan. 2000.

Funeral services for Marie JOHNSON, 53, of Nicut are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Kevin Fouts and Chaplain Carol Hall officiating. Burial is in Long Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born April 13, 1949, in Van Buren, Ark.. to Clyde HOOVER and Leitha (HOBBS) HOOVER. She died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Fort Smith. She married Arlin E. JOHNSON on Sept 5, 1967, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Arlin of the home; one daughter, Mary Jean; one son E.W.; four grandchildren; her mother, Leitha HOOVER; one sister, Janie; three brothers, Danny, Tommy and; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John Raymond KINSER, 57, of Lewisburg, Tenn., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 7 p.m. Friday, at the Bills McGaugh Funeral Home in Lewisburg. Graveside services with military honors are at 3 p.m. Saturday, in the Anderson Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Clinton, Tenn., under the direction of Bells McGaugh Funeral Home of Lewisburg. He died Thursday in the VA Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Donna CUMMINGS JOHNSON KINSER of Lewisburg; two daughters, Jill and Dee Ann, his mother, Helen Ault SHACKELFORD; one sister, Ruth Ann; seven grandchildren; four step-children, Susanne, Cindy, Ben, and Susan. He was preceded in death by one son, Wendell Allen KINSER and his father, Wendell AULT.

Funeral services for Charley Edward MIZE, 91, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Wayne Efurd and Rodney Click officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born June 9, 1911, in Muldrow to Everett Lamont MIZE and Birtie Bell (COLE) MIZE. He died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Muldrow. He married Evelyn Nora FARGO on Dec. 1, 1933, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 2003. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia and Melba; four grandsons; and nine great-grandchildren.

Rosary services for Arthur Alexander SHARUM Jr., of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003, at the Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Funeral mass was held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith, with Father Henry Mischkowiuski officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. he was born Aug. 24, 1922 to Arthur Alexander SHARUM Sr. and Anna (HELM) SHARUM. He died Thursday, March 20, 2003. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lorene (KREMERS) SHARUM; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Roy; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gary and his wife Melinda, Richard and his wife Teri, and Kevin; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six sisters Kay, Dorothy, Rita , Helen, Loraine, and Barbara; and one brother, Raymond "Sonny". He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Milton SHARUM.

Georgiann COX, 52, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Tuesday, March 25, 2003, in Fort Smith. No formal service will be held, cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Layla and Tonyi; one son, Larry; six grandchildren; her mother, Ada KERR; five sisters; and one brother.

Graveside services for Effie Delaine AVERY ENSEY HUMPHREYS, 78, of Booneville, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at the Macadonia Cemetery, with Rev. Charlie Bird officiating, under the direction of Cornwell Funeral Homes, Inc. of Danville, Ark. She was born Aug 14, 1924, in Danville to Herbert and Agnes (WILSON) AVERY. She died Tuesday, March 25, 2003, in Booneville. Survivors include seven children, Harold Wayne, Shirley, Rada, Ronnie, Patricia, Bobby and Garry; 21 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ollie Mae LANCASTER, 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery gazebo, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Nov 27, 1911 to Etham William Henry Eligah CAGLE and Lucy Francis (LEE) CAGLE. She died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Wallace Caldwell LANCASTER on Sept. 22, 1929, in Porter. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1993. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Forest; two sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and Betty, and Harlan and Nita; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and one brother, Floyd.

Funeral services for Finis "Booger Red" "Sonny" MILLER, 74, of Kiefer, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Blackgum Baptist Church, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb.16, 1929, to William MILLER and Hettie (CAPPS) MILLER. He died Wednesday, March 26, 2003. Survivors include his wife Alice (CATO) MILLER of the home; three daughters, Alieta, Carolyn and Joann; one son, Finis "Bub"Jr; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister Eldee. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Charlie HESS.

Rosary services for Arthur Alexander SHARUM Jr.,80, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2003, at the Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Funeral mass was held 10:30 a.m. Monday at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith, with Father Henry Mischkowiuski officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born Aug. 24, 1922 to Arthur Alexander SHARUM Sr. and Anna (HEIM) SHARUM. He died Thursday, March 20, 2003. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lorene (KREMERS) SHARUM; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Roy; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gary and his wife Melinda, Richard and his wife Teri, and Kevin; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six sisters Kay, Dorothy, Rita , Helen, Loraine, and Barbara; and one brother, Raymond "Sonny". He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Milton "Buddy" SHARUM.

Funeral services for Rev. Vernon S.L. SMITH, 85, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Graveside services and burial were held at 2:30 in Okemah Cemetery in Okemah, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born feb. 28, 1918. He died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 in McAlester. Survivors include four daughter, Verene, Ruth, Evelyn and Elizabeth; 54 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Velma; two brothers, Raymond and Hubert; three step-daughters, Nancy, Mary and Veroqua; and one step-son, N.W. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Irene SMITH.

Funeral services for John Neuman WEBB, 78, of Dallas, formerly of Hochatown are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday, at the Hochatown Union Church in Hochatown, with Bros. Ron WEbb and Ron Tilley officiating. Burial is in Hochatown Cemetery in Hochatown, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena, Ark. He was born June 9, 1924, in Nashville, Ark. to Calvin WEBB and Leona (BURROW) WEBB. He died Tuesday, March 25, 2003 in Dallas. Survivors include one son, John N. Jr.; three brothers, Donald Ray, Ralph and Alvie; two sisters, Wanda Faye and Melba; and his former wife of 37 years, Marian SWIMM LEWIS. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Pamela Kay WEBB; and one sister, Murlene WEBB.

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