March 2004

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Funeral services for William H. BURRIS, 71, of Sallisaw were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jim Stuart officiating. Burial was in Vian Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 19, 1932, in Arapaho, to Charles Alvin BURRIS and Myrtie VANCIL. He died on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Clara and Anna; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Francis LOGAN and Dorothy Louise REED; and one brother, Alvin Lee BURRIS.

Funeral services for Mayme O. "Dink" BYNUM, 86, of Sallisaw will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Vian with the Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 21, 1917, in Jerusalem, Ark., to Henry Stanton SPEARS and Elizabeth Florrie JONES. She died on Monday, March 1, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Bob; two daughters, Dee Ann and Susan; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Chloe Mae; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tullie Ray BYNUM on March 9, 1982; one son, Capt. Neil S. BYNUM, USAF; three sisters, Elsie, Ola and Marge; three brothers, Les, Jesse and Junior; and one son-in-law, Phillip PARKS.

Funeral services for Doris CHRISTOPHER, 74, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Shawn Money and Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Nov. 6, 1929, in Gans to Ivy James GREEN and Nora (SMITH) GREEN. She died on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Garney CHRISTOPHER on May 30, 1947, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Fred; one daughter, Donna and her husband Ron; four grandchildren; one brother, Fred; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Winford, Bobby, Herbert and Stanley GREEN; and three sisters, Minnie PATTON, Ida GREEN and Audrey BUTCHER.

Funeral services for Lucille CROCKETT, 84, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Phil Talley officiating Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.She was born on Jan. 15, 1920, in Muldrow, to Ewing Wesley HARVELL and Pearl Maud Rose HARVELL. She died on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jess CROCKETT on Feb. 4, 1935, in Gans. He preceded her in death on April 10, 1979. Survivors include two daughters, Gladys and Wanda; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son; one daughter; one sister and one brother.

Funeral services for Drucilla B. FORD, 81, of Van Buren, Arkansas were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Allison Cemetery in Sequoyah County, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren.She died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in her home. Survivors include her husband, Robert FORD of the home; three daughters, Judy, Susan and Ima Jean; one son, Glen; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Pauline, Olean, Francis and Lillian; and two brothers, Joe and Leslie. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Alonzo and Noel SPEAR; one son, Larry; and her parents, Elmer and Annie GRAHAM SPEAR.

Funeral services for Doil Dean "Nub" FOUT, 82, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Charles Sparkman and Joe Fowler officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 29, 1921, in Vian, to Martha TINNEY. He died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Bonnie Marie MERRILL on July 8, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie FOUT of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Ron; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Nida; four grandsons; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Ruby and Hazel; one aunt, Ruth; two step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Betty Jean GRAVER, 75, of Tulsa were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Will Rogers United Methodist Church in Tulsa, with Dr. Mel Whittington officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Tulsa under the direction of Moore's Eastlawn Chapel of Tulsa. She was born on Oct. 14, 1928, in Sallisaw. She died Friday, Feb. 27, 2004. Survivors include one brother, Bill; one sister, Rachel; two step-daughters, Nicole and Jia; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephew; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William GRAVER.

Funeral services for T.A. GREENMYER JR., 61, of Stigler are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Main Street Baptist Church with the Revs. John Pruett and Roy Gene Edge officiating. Burial is in Stigler City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on Feb. 3, 1943, in Magazine, Ark. to Allie and Dortha (HARRIS) GREENMYER SR. He died on Monday, March 1, 2004, in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. GREENMYER married Carolyn MIKLES on Dec. 13, 1973, in Ardmore. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn GREENMYER of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, LeaAnne and her husband John, and Emily, and Stephanie and her husband Kevin; seven grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Trice; his mother-in-law, Betty and her husband Olen; two sisters-in-law, Kim and her husband Jay, and Toni and her husband Marty; two nephews; four nieces and several aunts; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Loretta EDWARDS.

Graveside services for Kella Young JACKSON, 95, of Vian were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 8, 1909, in Pinhook community, to Richard YOUNG and Nannie Elizabeth (SHANKS) YOUNG. She died on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, in Vian. Mrs. JACKSON was a homemaker and worked as a welder for Bethlehem Steel during World War II in the shipyards in California. She formerly worked in packaging for Bordens Ice Cream and Giants Distributing and was of the Baptist faith. She married B. JACKSON on Feb. 8, 1924, in Blackgum. He preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2004. The couple celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on Feb. 8, 2004. Survivors include one son, Carlton; two daughters, Joanne and Louise; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, Ed; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Opal PADEN.

Funeral services for Richard MARTINDALE, 52, of Poteau, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with the Rev. Phil McGehee officiating. Burial was in Howe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.He was born on March 12, 1951, in Shawnee, to Bill and Mary MARTINDALE. He died on Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, in Poteau. Survivors include his mother of Howe; two children, Nicholas and Audumn Rae; three brothers, Rodney, Randy and Russell; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Boyd Thomas McCOLLUM, 72, of Sallisaw were held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Ed Cherry and David Haley officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 6, 1931, in Jacksonville, Ala., to Jesse E. McCOLLUM and Annie Clyde (GARMON) McCOLLUM. He died on Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, in Sallisaw. Mr. McCOLLUM married Birdie May CROSS on March 7, 1956, in Bragg City, Mo. Survivors include his wife Birdie McCOLLUM of the home; one son, Thomas; three daughters, Betty, Nora and Marcia; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary France, Brenda and Paula; four brothers, Patrick, Charles, Steve and Clarence; and several nieces, nephews, cousin and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Ed and Bud McCOLLUM.

Funeral services for Doris Gwan McGEHEE, 64, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Mr. Farrell McGehee officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Oct. 24, 1939, in Redland community, to Jeff MIDDLETON and Ona HOWE HEMBREE. She died on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jack McGEHEE on March 12, 1955, in Poteau. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Lesa; two sons, Jeffrey Lee and Howard Wayne; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geneva and Levarn; two brothers, Dub and G.B.; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Glyndon L. MILLER, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Freddie L. Howard, Gary Mullen and Harold McKeehen officiating. Burial was in the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 18, 1928, in Hanson to Marion William MILLER and Elsie Emma (STAFFAN) MILLER. He died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Pat MILLER on Feb. 19, 1955, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Glenda Gail and her husband Dan; one granddaughter; five sisters, Sybil, Ruby June, Betty, Carol and Charlotte; one brother, C.B.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John Ed MOORE, 76, of Arkansas were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Locke Assembly of God Church, with burial in Locke Cemetery near Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, in a nursing home. Survivors include one daughter; one son; four grandchildren; three sisters, Stella, Virginia and Ellen; five brothers, Olen, Dwight, Paul, Clyde and Raymond.

Memorial services for Sherry Lee FLURRY MORROW, 39, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday by her family at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 26, 1965, in Oklahoma City, to Edgar Leroy FLURRY and Patricia Craig MARTIN. She died on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her mother; one sister, LaDonna; and several half-brothers and sisters and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Ann "Granny" REED, 81, of Muldrow was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Belfonte Baptist Church in Belfonte community north of Muldrow with the Rev. David Preweet officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery in Belfonte community north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.She was born on Nov. 18, 1922, in Belfonte community to James KELLEY and Addie Lacy KELLEY. She died on Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, in Roland. She married James Buck REED on July 22, 1940, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on May 10, 2003. Survivors include two granddaughters, Shila and Lanette; two sisters, Mildred; and Glenna. She was also preceded in death by one son, Cleon James REED.

Funeral services for Charles Damon WESTMORELAND SR., 76, of Magazine, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Booneville, Ark., with burial in Cauthron Cemetery in Booneville, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville. He died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2004, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki Lynn and Patricia Gay; one son, Charles Damon JR.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lilly Foy and Nelda Joy; four brothers, Billy, Norris, Raymon and Kenneth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma WESTMORELAND.

Funeral services for J.W. YOUNG, 78, of Booneville, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Monday at the Walnut Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Booneville, with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery near Booneville with full Military Honors under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. Survivors include his wife, Shirley YOUNG of the home; four daughters, Cindy, Karen, Marleen and Luwanna ; one son, Joseph; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Billie; one step-son, John; his mother-in-law, Ruth YOUNG and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for John W. TAYLOR, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark. are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died on Wednesday, March 3, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include six daughters, Wilma, Carla, Lavada, Debie, Alta and Reba; three sons, Larry, James and George; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack; several nieces and nephews; and his companion, Katherine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth PARTAIN TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Darrell Ray BAILEY, 46, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 27, 1958, in Okmulgee, to Herbert Hoover BAILEY and Norma Katheryn YOUNG. He died on Sunday, March 7, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Marie and her husband Brad Aaron; one son, Darrell Wayne; two sisters, Linda Lou and her husband Marvin Allen, and Brenda Sue and her husband Carl Don; two brothers, Herbert Wayne, and John Paul and his wife Kathy; six nieces; six nephews; and his father. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services for Earl ENGLISH, 70, of Dora, Ark. were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Bobby Mason officiating. Burial was in Dora Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on Jan. 7, 1934, in Dora, to Zeke and Gladys (SHAFFER) ENGLISH. He died on Friday, March 5, 2004, in a Fort Smith Hospital. Survivors include wife of 15 years, Virginia ENGLISH of the home; one daughter, Mary Thereasa; one son Randy Earl; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Odell, Ed, Jack and Bill; three sisters, Learl, Emma Lee and Johnnie May; four step-daughters, Joyce, Annette, Yevonda and Sheri; and one step-son, Charles. He was preceded in death by three brothers, J.D., Lloyd and Marvin ENGLISH; and two sisters, Mildred and Mary ENGLISH.

S. Sgt. F.C. (E9) Ronald Clint JEREMIAH, 67, of Bay City, Texas died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in his home. He was born on Jan. 14, 1937, in Short, to Ted and Mabel (ROSSON) JEREMIAH. A private memorial service will be held for the family only at a later date. Arrangements were under the direction of Memorial Oaks Chapel Funeral Home of Brenham, Texas. He married Elaine E. PALMER on Feb. 15, 1957, in Olivehurst, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Elaine E. JEREMIAH; two son, Marky and Robert; two daughters and two sons-in-law, Ronda, Donna and Al, and Teresa and Doyle; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and June; two sisters, Roberta and Joyce. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bruce and Bobby; one granddaughter, Whisper SPRADLEN.

Funeral services for Kathryn TREADWAY McALISTER, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark. are being held at 1 p.m. on March 10, 2004, at the Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Junior Garrett officiating. Burial is in Czarnikow Cemetery in Roland under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Feb. 25, 1930, in Haskell county, to Jeff THOMPSON and Wilma THOMPSON. She died Sunday, March 7, 2004, in Fort Smith. She married Jerry Dale McALISTER on Dec. 23, 1977, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1994. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon, Rhonda and Carla; two sons, Vernon Clark and Brian; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Vernon TREADWAY.

Graveside services for Nora Mae McLEMORE, 75, of formerly of Marble City, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Marble City Cemetery, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 11, 1929, in Marble City to Richard Dick HONEYCUTT and Mary Frances "May" DORNAN. She died on Friday, March 5, 2004, in Weatherford. She married Dallas McLEMORE in 1961 in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1993. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley and Brenda; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Fred, Charlie and Doyle; four sisters, Edith, Irene, Ruth and Evelyn; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Raleigh HONEYCUTT and one grandson, Maverick James SALLEE.

Graveside services for Thomas Emory MEADOWS, 70, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 9, 1933, in Montgomery, Ala., to Emory MEADOWS and Neva SKIPPER. He died on Thursday, March 4, 2004, in Sallisaw. Mr. Meadows was the owner of a plastering business. He married Janice HUTCHCRAFT on Nov. 24, 1987, in Jacksonville, Fla. She preceded him in death on Feb. 15, 1997. Survivors include one son, Matthew; three brothers, Robert, Jerry Dale, and Arvil; one sister, Sue and two step-daughters, Tammy and Penny. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Prissy MEADOWS.

Funeral services for Ella Mae POINDEXTER, 79, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Bo Marley officiating. Burial is in Rocky Point Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 21, 1924, in Hartshorne, to James Elbert CAMPBELL and Alma Jane SUTER. She died on Saturday, March 6, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanie and her husband Bob, and Vivian and her husband Bill, and Lucy and her husband Ted; three sons, Ernest and his wife Betty, and Neil, and his wife Diana, and Lloyd and his wife Geneva; 13 grandchildren, including Kenneth and Steven; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie and her husband Clarence; four brothers, James Henry, Bobby and his wife Barbara, James Leon and his wife Sherry, and Charles and his wife Lucy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Floyd POINDEXTER; one son, Eric Odie POINDEXTER; one daughter, Janie POINDEXTER; one brother, Billy Joe CAMPBELL and one granddaughter, Stephanie Ann POINDEXTER.

Funeral services for Leo Albert SCHILDHAUER, 84, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Resthaven Sunset Memorial Parks Cemetery in Ponca City under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 25, 1919, in Hay Springs, Neb., to John SCHILDHAUER and Vena HANKS SCHILDHAUER. He died on Monday, March 8, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Frances SCHILDHAUER on Nov. 8, 1945, in Ponca City. Survivors include his wife Frances of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Joy; one granddaughter; one sister, Laura; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Billy Ray WAFFLE, 73, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Uniontown Assembly of God Church in Uniontown, Ark., with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. with Masonic and Military Rites, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He was born on Feb. 6, 1931. He died on Friday, March 5, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Bernice WAFFLE of the home; one daughter, Tammy and her husband Charles; one son, James; three grandchildren; and one sister, Ann.

Funeral services for Ruby L. WILLIAMS, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Cavanaugh Missionary Baptist Church, with burial in National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She was born on Feb. 4, 1933, in Magazine, Ark., to John Perry REATHER and Oma Deborah (JENKINS) REATHER. She died Wednesday, March 3, 2004, in her home. Survivors include her husband, David L. WILLIAMS of the home; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Deborah and her husband James, and Verna, Charlene and her husband Ron, and Donna; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and his wife Cheryl; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Clifford and his wife Sue; three nephews; two step-children, Mikel and Steven; and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, R.C. REATHER, two infant children, John and Karen CHAPMAN and one step-daughter, Milinda WILLIAMS of Germany.

Graveside services with Military Honors for Donald Ray ASBILL, 73, of Stockton, Calif., were held at 11 a.m. Feb. 18 at the Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi, Calif., under the direction of Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home of Lodi. He was born on Jan. 15, 1931, in Northview community in Sequoyah County, to Miles ASBILL and Effie (STEWART) ASBILL. He died Feb 12, 2004, in a convalescent care facility. Survivors include his children, Larry Ray, Debra Louise, Shirley, David Miles, and Carlton Lee; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma and Bernadine; one step-sister, Betty Jean. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clebborn ASBILL and one sister, Hazel YOKUM BARTH and his parents.

Funeral services for Carl Ray BOUCHILLON, 39, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Woodlawn Memorial Chapel, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. He died on Monday, March 8, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Wendy Ann BOUCHILLON; one son, Jeremy Leon; his father and step-mother, James Henry and Shirley; his mother Nella SMITH; three sisters, Patricia; Connie and Charlotte; one brother, James Hank; one step-son, Gregory Owens; two step-daughters, Tami LeeAnn and Kristimari Ruth; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Bill CANTWELL, 74, of Muldrow are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Tommy Treat and Shawn Money officiating. Burial is in Round Mountain Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 2, 1929, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Loyd "Doc" CANTWELL and Virgene (MOORE) CANTWELL. He died on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in Fort Smith. He married Vurla Dean CANTWELL on March 23, 1959, in Neosho, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Vurla Dean of the home; one daughter, Lalia; twin sons, Lloyd and Boyd; nine grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lura Jean HALLFORD.

Funeral services for Homer Roy ROBERTSON Jr., 59, of Pocola were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Spiro, with burial in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on July 5, 1944, in Fort Knox, Ken. He died on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Vivian ROBERTSON of the home; five daughters, Cheryl, Tracy, Ami, Cindy and Samantha; on son, Rusty; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his mother, Martha ROBERTSON; two sisters, Juanita and Debra; one brother, Phillip; two step-daughters, Vickie and Sylvia; one step-son, Buford III.

Funeral services for John G. TIFFANY, 85, of Norman were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Norman with the Revs. Mike Bumgarner, Dexter Blevins and Dr. Lavonn Brown officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Norman, under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman. He was born April 3, 1918, northwest of Sallisaw, to Andrew Griffin TIFFANY and Surrildia Golden TIFFANY. He died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, in Norman. Mr. TIFFANY married Emma Lou STEELY in Eastern Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Emma Lou TIFFANY; two sons and their families, Andy and Carmen; two daughters and their families, Mary L, and Carol. Several grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John Michael TIFFANY died in VietNam in 1968; his identical twin brother, Alex A. TIFFANY; and one sister, Lou Jane FINNIGAN.

Funeral services for Earl J. WHITE, 77, of Marble City were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 25, 1926, in Marble City, to Jessie James WHITE and Jessie Mae (HINES) WHITE. He died on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Wilma Louise CRAWFORD on July 6, 1951, in Akins. Survivors include his wife, Wilma WHITE of the home; one son, Kenneth and his wife Brenda; one daughter, Lynda; four granddaughters; four grandsons; 13 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorene and Adrian; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Dianna Lee HUNT, 56, of Lamar, Ark. will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Knoxville Cemetery in Knoxville, Ark., under the direction of Hardwicke Funeral Home of Clarksville, Ark. She was born Feb. 9, 1948, in Berkley, Calif., to Otis Lee HUNT and Emogene HUNT. She died on Tuesday, March 16, 2004, in her home. Survivors include three sons, Joseph Jr. , John and D.J.; six grandchildren; her mother; her father and step-mother Pat HUNT; one sister, Barbara; two brothers, Otis Wayne and Bob.

Funeral services for Versa Lee JOHNSTON, 89, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Jason Helmbacher and Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 1914, in Akins community, to Joe Cyphus "Big Dutch" WHITWORTH and Sarah Catherine "Sally" (SRICKLAND) WHITWORTH. She died on Thursday, March 11, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters, Shirley and Joe, and Mattie and Bill, Sally, Christine and Carl, and Michelle and Raymond; three sons, James "Tuffy", Curtis Lee, and Robert T. "Bobby"; 29 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; three sister, Agnes, Bernice and Norma Jo; two foster-brothers, Kenneth and George. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Millard Curtis BALDRIDGE and Thomas Walter "John" JOHNSTON; her parents; her grandparents, William D. and Mary K. STRICKLAND; three sisters, Fannie Mae WHITWORTH, Zula FARRIS and Clara HORN; two brothers, Robert M. "Little Dutch" WHITWORTH and James Aaron WHITWORTH; one daughter, Judy Ann WILBOURNE; one son, Robert M. BALDRIDGE; one grandson, Johnny Ray GEWIN; one great-grandson, Kent Allen COOGAN.

Funeral services for Thedas MANTOOTH, 92, of Ozark, Ark. are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark, with C.A. Kuykendall officiating. Burial is in Lowes Creek Cemetery in Ozark under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She was born on July 25, 1911, in Subrosa, Ark., to William McELROY and Jalina (HUGHES) McELROY. She died on Monday, March 15, 2004, in Ozark nursing home. Survivors include two daughters, Mable and Mary; two sons, Billy and James; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert and Theron; and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer MANTOOTH; one brother, Willis McELROY and two sisters, Florence SHAVER, Hanna DAVIS and Rhue DEWITT.

Graveside services for Ray SPENCE, 68, of Van Buren, Ark. will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on Sept. 6, 1935, in Hector, Ark. He died on Monday, March 15, 2004, in his home. Survivors include three daughters, Rayleen, Marcia and Pam; one son, Roy Gene; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby; two brothers, J.W. and Wayne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine SPENCE; and one son, Stan SPENCE.

Funeral services for Leonard THREADGILL, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark. are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with burial in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.He died on Saturday, March 13, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Learene THREADGILL of the home; three daughters, Deane, Lou and Faye; two sons, Gene and Don; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, L.Q.; one step-son, Benny; one step-daughter, Loretta; three step-grandchildren, Walter, Debra and Montique.

Funeral services for James Lee WILKINS, 70, of Van Buren, Ark. were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial in Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died Saturday, March 13, 2004, in an area hospital. Mr. Wilkins was a life long resident of Crawford County and a self-employed mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Betty WILKINS of the home; one daughter, Delinda DAVIS of Van Buren; one son, Ricky WILKINS of Van Buren; one grandchild, Jessica DAVIS of Van Buren; one sister, Pam WILSON of Sallisaw; and one brother, G.W. WILKINS of Sallisaw. Pallbearers were Shawn Hatcher, Steve Johnson, Fairon McDowell, John Richards, David Turner and Jerry Wilkins.

Graveside services for Kendall Donald WILSEY, 43, of Muldrow were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with arrangements under the direction of Rowell-Parrish Mortuary of Fort Smith. He died Thursday, March 11, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lisa WILSEY; one daughter, Ashley; one son, Blake; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Robert W. GREEN, 59, of Harrah, formerly of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004 at the Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel in Oklahoma City, with the Rev. Mark Patterson officiating. Burial was in Harrah Memory Lane Cemetery, with Military Honors, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Homes, Inc. of Oklahoma City. He was born on Nov. 30, 1944, in Guthrie, to Benny and Ruby GREEN. He died on Thursday, March 4, 2004, in Midwest City. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Glyndia Kay CHILDERS GREEN of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jason and his wife Michelle, and Justin and his wife Leah; three grandchildren; his parents; two brothers, Wayne and Richard; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Luther F. HICKS, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Monday, March 15, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Velma HICKS of Fort Smith; two sons, Kenneth and Rick; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mae; one brother, Connell.

Funeral services for Faye Elizabeth SANDERS, 80, of Sallisaw will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Royce Martin and Paul Graham officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 9, 1923, in Sequoyah County, to Walter Lee and Edna (STEPHENS) GRAHAM. She died on Wednesday, March 17, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married George O. SANDERS Jr. on Nov. 27, 1940, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2002. Survivors include two sons, Kevin, and Rodney; and one brother, Paul. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister and one brother, Ed GRAHAM.

Graveside services for Mable BRUMLEY, 82, of Waldron, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, at the Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She died on Saturday, March 20, 2004, in her home. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary and her husband Rockie, Linda and her husband Bill, and Susie; one son, Freddie; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Oneta M. CALDWELL, 72, of Poteau were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with the Rev. Les Scroggins officiating. Burial was in Witteville Cemetery in Witteville, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Feb. 25, 1932, in Dustin. She died Sunday, March 22, 2004, in Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Brian; one granddaughter; one sister and brother-in-law, June and John; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert E. and Faye, and Jimmy Dale and Alice; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Roy DUNCAN, 58, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Salem Baptist Church in Stilwell, with the Revs. Mike Glass and Lawrence Eagle officiating. Burial is in Salem Cemetery in Stilwell, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 2, 1945, in Stilwell to Walter DUNCAN and Lena Mae Eli DUNCAN. He died on Monday, March 22, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Mary Ann BIRD on April 6, 1979, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Mary DUNCAN of the home; one daughter, Carmelita; one son, Michael Roy; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Lucinda and Darlene; four brothers, Hubert, Clyde, Walter Jr. and Dale. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Rachel BIRD; one brother, Sam DUNCAN and two infant brothers. .

Funeral services for Joshua Ray FINCH, an infant of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Woodlawn Memorial Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died Thursday, March 18, 2004, in a Little Rock, Ark. hospital. Survivors include his mother, Tina FINCH; his grandmother and step-grandfather, Carolyn FINCH and Everett SEATON; and his great-grandmother, Phyllis BIRD.

Funeral services for Vinson Eugene "Hoss" GENTRY, 84, of Tahlequah are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Vian Freewill Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gilbert Pixley officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 18, 1919, in Alma, Ark., to Miles H. "Chock" GENTRY and Nora J. McFadden GENTRY. He died on Sunday, March 21, 2004, in Tahlequah. He married Ethel Ida SCANTLON on June 10, 1939, in Watts community. She preceded him in death on July 18, 1988. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda; two sons, Rusty and Sandy; 14 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Fern; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including companion Rosie and her family.

Funeral services for Lois Reyna WHEAT HALL, 60, of Tulsa, formerly of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Nov. 4, 1943, in Muldrow, to Argia Mitchell WHEAT and Maudie Mae (LOONEY) WHEAT. She died on Monday, March 22, 2004, in Tulsa. She married Eugene HALL on Dec. 27, 1994, in Tulsa. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Alan; one granddaughter; five sisters, Erma Lee, Margie, Vangie, Zella Mae and Carolyn; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.

Funeral services for Martin D. KIDWELL Sr., 62, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial was in Senora Cemetery in Henryetta, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 11, 1941, in Henryetta, to Elmer George KIDWELL and Effie Mae PENDLEY. He died on Thursday, March 18, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Phyllis S. HAUGEN on Aug. 8, 1975, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis KIDWELL; one daughter, Tena I.; four sons, Scott Allen, George Henry, Martin D.Jr. and Stanley R.; 12 grandchildren; one sister, Betty; three brothers, Dale, George and Elvin; and two step-daughters, Sabrina and Stephanie. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and four brothers.

Norma Joan COBB CAMPBELL, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, in Fort Smith. She was born on March 2, 1933, to Harry H. CULPEPPER and Ruth E. (BARRETT) CULPEPPER. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She married James Woodrow "Woody" CAMPBELL on Aug. 5, 1981, in Wagoner. He preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 2000. Survivors include one daughter, Jana; two sons, Bryan and Steve; six grandchildren; one sister, Doris; one brother, Jack. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Bates COBB; her parents; and one brother, Bill CULPEPPER.

Funeral services for Colin Cornell "Tiger" CLARK Jr., 33, of Aberdeen, S.D., formerly of Gore, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, at the Brooks Cawhorn Gymnasium in Gore, with burial in Gum Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Honor Guard provided by Oklahoma Highway Patrol. He was born on May 20, 1970, to Colin Cornell CLARK Sr. and Marie (SEGURA) CLARK. He died on Monday, March 22, 2004, in Lansing, Mich. He married Susan CRUMB on March 23, 1996, in Gum Springs. Survivors include his wife Susan CLARK of the home; one daughter, Marissa; one son Hagen; his parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Michael; one brother and sister-in-law, Buck and Mary; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and Melissa; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, including Aunt Crikett and Uncle Joe STRAIN of Tulsa.

Funeral services for Gene JAMES, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 14, 1936, in Sallisaw to Obid Conrad "O.C." JAMES Sr. and Hazel Faye (TOWELL) JAMES. He died on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Ruby Maxine MENIE on Aug. 30, 1988.Survivors include his wife, Ruby JAMES of the home; two daughters, Sherry and Brenda; one son, Barry; five grandchildren; four brothers, O.C.Jr., Harold, Kenneth and Donald; four step-children, Pam, Paula, Ray and Randy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jesse JAMES and three sisters, Geraldine FRIX, Lorene CASSADY and Freda MARTIN.

Funeral services for Charles McLEMORE, 23, of Stockton, Calif., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Michael Jr.; his mother and step-father, Sheila Ann McCOY and Jerry McCOY; his father and step-mother, Darrell Lee McLEMORE Jr. and Jami McLEMORE; five sisters, Holly Ann, Rachel, Desiree L., Tabbatha and Natasha; and two brothers, Hank Aaron and Jack N.

Funeral services for Gene JAMES, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Friday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 14, 1936, in Sallisaw to Obid Conrad "O.C." JAMES Sr. and Hazel Faye (TOWELL) JAMES. He died on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Ruby Maxine MENIE on Aug. 30, 1988. Survivors include his wife, Ruby JAMES of the home; two daughters, Sherry and Brenda; one son, Barry; five grandchildren; four brothers, O.C. Jr., Harold, Kenneth and Donald; four step-children, Pam, Paula, Ray and Randy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jesse JAMES and three sisters, Geraldine FRIX, Lorene CASSADYand Freda MARTIN.

Rosary services for Katina Loris PATRICK, 85, of Cecil, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, with visitation after the Rosary. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She was born on July 18, 1918, in Fort Smith. She died Monday, March 22, 2004, in Cecil. Survivors include three daughters, Linda, Gail and Jane; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, June Loris. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. PATRICK.

Funeral services for Lonzo J. WALLACE, 87, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, with burial and Masonic Graveside at Gracelawn Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Ona WALLACE of the home; three daughters, Roseann, Kay and Marilyn; one son, Ronnie; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

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