March 2005

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Graveside services for Arthur Leroy BAILEY, 67, of Moffet, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Wayne Hall officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.He was born on June 8, 1937, in Parks, Ark., to John A. BAILEY and Ella (BERKLEY) BAILEY. He died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Lee; two sons, Alfred Roy and Alden Dale; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith; and two brothers, Kenneth and Wendel. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Alfred, Clinton, Jack and Jerry BAILEY and two sisters, Geraldine BAILEY and Elois WEBB.

Funeral services for O.W. CATO, 85, of Vian, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Blackgum First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial will be in Box Cemetery north of Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Nov. 23, 1919, in Mena, Ark., to Cornelious Lafatte "Fate" CATO and Myrtle (BOWEN) CATO. He died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 in Vian. Mr. Cato married Cornelia E. "Connie" MORRIS on March 12, 1945 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Connie CATO of the home; two daughters, Janet Kay and J.C.; one son, Jeffery Jerome; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Vera; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one infant son, Victor Wayne CATO.

Memorial services for Robert E. CONNELL, 68, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Vian Christ the King Church, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 2, 1936, in Hurricane, Utah, to Daniel CONNELL and Agness ASHTON. He died on Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Wanda (SMITH) CONNELL of the home; three daughters, Cathy, Charlene and Debbie; three sons, Robert, Randy and Craig; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy; and two brothers, Darrell and William. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Ellen THOMAS; and one great-grandson.

Graveside services for Murel David CRONE, 64, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Tannehill Cemetery in McAlester, with the Rev. Robert Tate officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 12, 1940, in McAlester, to Wilburn Murel CRONE and Mary Evelyn (EDWARDS) CRONE. He died on Friday, Feb. 25, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Jewel POINDEXTER on April 30,1963 in Cresent. Survivors include his wife, Jewel CRONE of the home; two daughters, Donna and Cynthia; two sons, David and Sammy; four grandchildren; his mother of Oklahoma City; five brothers, Lester, Chester, Jerry, Larry and Danny.

Funeral services for Dan EDWARDS, 61, of Roland are being held on Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Reda EDWARDS of the home; one daughter, Tammy and her husband Mike; one son, Terry and his wife Rhonda; two grandchildren; five sisters, Wanda, Anita, Sally, Alice and Carol Marie; three brothers, Dean, Robert G. and Randy.

Graveside services for Ruth Elizabeth FALKNER, 78, of Roland are being held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died on Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in an area hospital. Survivors include three sisters, Claudia, Pauline and Faye; two brothers, Paul and Dib; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Faye FALKNER; her parents, William Fred Sr. and Ruth Elizabeth HUGGINS LOFTIN; one sister, Ruby BIGGS; twin brother, Bill LOFTIN and one brother, Lloyd WILBOURN.

Funeral services for Carolyn FALLEUR, 58, of Arkoma were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, with the Rev. Stanley Ledford officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. She was born on April 13, 1946, in Tulsa, to William Nelson MORTON and Ruth (CROCKETT) MORTON. She died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, in Arkoma. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and his wife Trisha; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Bill, Clifford and Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jim MORTON and Clarence MORTON; one sister, Olive LEDFORD.

Gerald C. GAMMILL, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark. died on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2005 in an area hospital. A private family committal will be held Tuesday, March 1, 2005 at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, with a public memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. GAMMILL was born on July 20, 1924, in Shady Point, to W.C. and Annie GAMMILL. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dorothy; one son, Tom and his wife Gina; one granddaughter; one grandson; three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, W.C. GAMMILL Jr.

Funeral services for Levi HINKLE, 93, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on March 23, 1911, in Webbers Falls, to James Monroe and Maryetta (WHITE) HINKLE. He died on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, in Muskogee. He married Ora Mae COVINGTON in Webbers Falls. She preceded him in death on Feb. 10, 2004. Survivors include his children, Maxine, Johnnie, Don and his wife, Alma, Wanda and her husband, Al, Mary and her husband, Larry; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Deborah Ann HUTCHINSON, 47, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. Gary Mullen and Freddie Howard officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 16, 1957, in San Diego, to Raymond Aloysius COOKE and Emily Irene (SANTOS) COOKE. She died on Friday, February 25, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Michael HUTCHINSON in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Michael of the home; one son, Brandon; 14 grandchildren; one brother, Raymond; one sister-in-law: Rhond; four step-sons, Steven, Timothy, Jason and Michael Robert , Jr.; two step-daughters, Stiffany and Amber.

Funeral services for Jason Ray JULSTEAD, 21, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Rocky Point Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Herman Jones officiating. Burial is in Feathers Cemetery south of Stilwell, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 3, 1983, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Edward Neal JULSTEAD and Newanna Hope RUTLEDGE. He died on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005 in Muskogee. Survivors include his parents, Hope and Ray POINDEXTER; three sisters, Brandy, Tiffany and Ann; four brothers, Rodney, Shannon, Josh, and Ray; maternal grandfather, James RUTLEDGE; paternal grandfather, Don JULSTEAD; fiance, Jak'lene; step-grandfather, Tom BRIGGS; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; and his grandmothers, Glenna JULSTEAD and Esther BRIGGS.

Graveside services for Nora Leona LIMORE LACEY, 57, of Fresno, Calif., formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Seabolt Cemetery north of Muldrow, with the Revs. Jerry Green and David Prewett officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 17, 1948, in Tulsa, to Charley Preston LIMORE and Era Ethel (SPARKS) LIMORE. She died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, in Fresno. Survivors include her husband, Ronnie LACEY of the home; one daughter, Misti; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack and Roger; one aunt, Virgie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Carolyn Ruth STACY.

Graveside services for A.U. LUNG, 83, of Tahlequah will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Flute Springs Cemetery in Sequoyah County, with Bro. Mike Newberry officiating, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. He was born on Oct. 13, 1921, in Stonewall, to Angus Ulery and Ola (GOODRICH) LUNG. He died on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, in Tahlequah. Survivors include two children, Troy and his wife Melanie, and Lori and Jack; four grandchildren; one brother, Gene; and several other relatives and friends. Mr. LUNG was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Eldean WAUGH.

Funeral services for Cecil QUALLS Jr., 51, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Belfonte Baptist Church north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Martin Cochran officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 18, 1953, in Tahlequah, to Cecil QUALLS Sr. and Irene (COLEMAN) QUALLS. He died on March 1, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister Rose and her husband Wes; one brother, Teddy and his wife Carolyn; his parents; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde QUALLS .

Logan RICHARDSON, 79, died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2005, in Oklahoma City. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery in Oklahoma City. He was born on March 20, 1925, north of Sallisaw, to Sidney and Lura Belle RICHARDSON. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean RICHARDSON; children, Nancy and Louis; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Homer Lee WALTON,72, of Sallisaw, were held on Monday at 11 a.m. at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jack Hayes officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 12, 1932, in Keota, to Ben Walton and Clara Lee (TEAGUE) WALTON. He died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Rhonda Fay; two sons, Homer Lee "Bubby"Jr. and Michael Dewayne; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, R.W. "Dub" and U.L.; one sister, Jerry; one step-daughter, Deanna Lee. He was preceded in death by one brother, Orvil; and his parents.

Memorial services for Dorothy Colleen WARNER, 78, of Tulsa were held at 11 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church in Tulsa. A private interment was held in Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Freeman Harris Funeral Home of Tulsa. She was born on June 29, 1926, in Sallisaw to Robert Lee and Amanda Holt. She died on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Mac; two sons, Kerry and Craig ; six grandchildren; two brothers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Warner; and one son, Chris Warner.

Funeral services for Ella Louella WEBSTER, 93, of Gore were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with the Rev. James Rice officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls.She was born on Nov. 29, 1911, in Salina, to Arch and Nellie (Willard) Stroup. She died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005 in Vian. She married Willie "Bill" WEBSTER on Dec. 28, 1929, in Marble City. Survivors include her children, Joe, Vivian and Hubert, Ted and Edith, Truman, Betty and John, and Ricky and Kathy; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Gladys, Genieva, Sopia, Joyce Gerldean; two brothers, Boyd and Jimmy STROUP. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one infant son; one sister, Grace BREWER; four brothers, Floyd, Gene, Loyd and Carl STROUP; and her step-mother, Josie (HONEYCUTT) STROUP.

Funeral services for Wilma Jean WILLIS, 72, of Van Buren, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Highland Cemetery in Ozark, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Lonnah, Sharon and Pam; four sons, Forrest, Tommy and Mike and Ronnie; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gervis Wayne WILLIS.

Graveside services for Shirley Ann Smith CLABORN, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Sparks White Dove Cemetery in Sparks, with Robert Claborn Sr. officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Jan. 18, 1936, in Tallison, Ariz., to Harley Horace Smith and Faye Anna (Logue) Smith. She died on Monday, February 28, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Lonnie Orbit CLABORN on Feb. 18, 1956, in Shawnee. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Barbara Ann and Cheryl Diana; one son, Robert, Sr.; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; three brothers, Bunck, Charlie and Terry; two step-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Robert CLABORN, Jr. and three sisters, Anita Louise HALL, Norma SAULSBURY and Janice THOMAS.

Funeral services for Wynona WRIGHT, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4 at Gans Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Kenneth Bynum and Dennis McClure officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery in Gans, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WRIGHT was born on Oct. 2, 1926 in Gans to Ollie ROGERS and Beulah (STIMSON) ROGERS. She died on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 in Sallisaw. Mrs. WRIGHT married Dave Jethro WRIGHT on July 16, 1946 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Corma; one son, David Lee; four sisters, Mayme, Wanda, Shelba, and Diane; five brothers, Buddy, Seigal, Bill, Jim and Stimson; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Bettie Sue BURTON, 63, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include her mother, Irene BURTON; two sisters, Gail and Patsy; three brothers, David, Donnie, and Johnnie.

Funeral services for Henry Cashus "Hank" GAY, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 21, 1924, in Sallisaw, to Cashus Marion GAY and Mary Lillie (TUCKER) GAY. He died on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Betty Ann MATTHEWS on July 12, 1954, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death on Sept. 11, 1987 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Brent; one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip and Pam; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward.

Funeral services for Katie Mae WHITE, 81, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8 at First Baptist Church in Cedarville, Ark. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. WHITE died on Saturday, March 5, 2005 in a local hospital. She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church in Cedarville. Survivors include her husband, James Woodbry WHITE of the home; one daughter, Karen Mavis; one son, Herman; one sister, Iva; two brothers, Raymond and Clarence; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for El Wanda REAVES BILLINGSLEY, 78, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8 at Sentinel Cemetery in Sentinel, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She was born on Sept. 1, 1926 in Sentinel to Rogger REAVES and Lola (HALL) REAVES. She died on Friday, March 4, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Rogger R. and his wife Patty, Michael D. and Pam; one brother, R.L.and his wife Judith; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter, Hadley; two nieces; one nephew; three great-nephews; and three great-nieces.

Memorial services for Myrtle Ruth BRYANT, 71, of Oceano, Calif., are being held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13 at Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Spoo Funeral Home of Grover Beach, Calif. She was born on Feb. 6, 1934 to John and Martha PETREE of Sallisaw. She died on Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. Survivors include Connie, Brenda, Lyle and Dolores, Mark and Debra, Dean and Alicia, David; one sister, Dovey; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl BRYANT in July 1995.

Funeral services for Alberta COOPER, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Bro. Bob Lever officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 15, 1921 in Eldon, Iowa to Roy KOOGLER and Rachel (CUDWORTH) KOOGLER KIPLINGER. She died on Tuesday, March 8, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Marion COOPER on Nov. 22, 1937 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1991. Survivors include two sons, Dick and Ron; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte; and one brother, Raymond. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Roberta RAGEN, Wilda CLAWSON, and Margaret DEPARDO.

Graveside services for Clara CHILDERS HONEA, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11 at Gans Cemetery in Gans, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on May 11, 1920 to Dave ENGLAND and Nancy (COWETT) ENGLAND. She died on Wednesday, March 11, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Emma Jean and Jewell; one step-daughter, Eva Mae; one son, Bill; one step-son, Jimmy; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by five brothers and sisters; and her husband, Robert Ray CHILDERS in Nov. 1973.

Funeral services for Allen Wayne ROGERS, 43, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 at Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with the Revs. Leroy Reid and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was is in Drake Stand Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 28, 1962, in Sallisaw, to Marchell Leaune ROGERS and Phyllis Annette (OSBURN) CULLIPHER. He died on Saturday, March 5, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Virginia Lou "Ginger" ROGERS on Oct. 2, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Candace Annette; two sons, Clinton Lee and Allen Wayne, II both of the home; four step-children, Angela Marie, Gary Lynn, Joey Lee and Kevin Dwayne; one grandchild; four step-grandchildren; his mother; three sisters, Laura Elizabeth, Twila Jenice, and Victoria Gail; and one step-brother, Ed. He was preceded in death by his father; and his step-father, Edwin Albert CULLIPHER.

Funeral services for Sequoyah John TAYLOR, 63, of Muskogee, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 7 at First Baptist Church in Muskogee. Burial was in Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home. He was born on Sept. 8, 1941, in Tulsa, to Sequoyah TAYLOR and Glennis (KASHWER) TAYLOR. He died on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Grace Living Center in Muskogee. He married Lyndia MANER on Feb. 22, 1986, at the First Baptist Church in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Jimmy, and Danielle and Tim, and Shellie and Bruce; one son and daughter-in-law, Spencer and Michele; one sister, Ahunawake, 10 grandchildren; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Alice TAYLOR of the McKey community.

Funeral services for Opal ANDERSON, 86, of Hobbs, N.M., were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 14 at Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Hobbs, with the Bros. Darrell Tolliver and Johnny Lee officiating. Burial was in Prairie Haven Cemetery in Hobbs, under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home of Hobbs. Mrs. ANDERSON was born on July 15, 1918 in Brushy. She died on Friday, March 11, 2005 at Hobbs Health Care in Hobbs. Mrs. Anderson married Leonard "Bud" ANDERSON on March 14, 1939 in Vian. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Buddy and his wife Lois and Troy and his wife Floy; one daughter, Shirley; one son-in-law, Tommy; one brother, Alvin; two sisters, Mamie and Helen; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda MONK; one grandson, Buddy ANDERSON; two sisters; and one brother.

Memorial services for Mary Annie BLAZOR, 48, of Arkoma, were held at 1 p.m. on Monday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Harold Gately officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 16, 1956, in Childers, Texas, to John H. BLAZOR and Vickie Annie PITTMAN. She died on Thursday, March 10, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Richard Thomas INGRAM of the home; one son, John Henry; four brothers, Kelly Monroe, John, Ronnie, James; one sister, Kerri.

Funeral services for Faye Virginia TREAT BUTCHER, 78, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Aug. 4, 1926, in Muldrow, to Claud TREAT and Okla Virginia (NORRIS) TREAT. She died on Friday, March 11, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Ark. She was married to Harold Harrison BUTCHER on Feb. 8, 1947, in Ft. Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Harrison BUTCHER.

Funeral services O.W. "Windy" DOBBS, 78, of McKey, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at McKey Baptist Church in McKey with Dr. Wyman Dobbs and Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 22, 1926 to Henry Harold DOBBS and Bessie Jane (BYNUM) DOBBS in McKey. He died on Tuesday, March 15, 2005 in Vian. He married Avis McMILLAN on July 24, 1950 in Angola, Ind. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Yoland Jane and her husband Gary, and Tanya Lane; two sons, Dr. Wyatt Zane and Wyman Dane and his wife Michelle; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Orlene Catherine, Oma Pauline, Opal Patsy, and Ora Lee; and one brother, Oren Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Oletha NIHISER and Ola Jean NORVELL; three brothers, Olen "Red" DOBBS, Orville Harold DOBBS, and Otis DOBBS; and one grandson, Tekon LeJay McCUNE.

Memorial services for Emerson C. GILLAM, 77, of Arkoma, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 15 at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Lawrence officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 30, 1927 to Lee GILLAM and Avil CONDRY in Mansfield, Ark. He died on Monday, March 14, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Frances and her husband John; and one brother, Charles.

Funeral services for Gary L. HOUSTON, 50, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Vian Baptist Church in Vian, with Rev. Mike Mills officiating. Burial is at Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 23, 1955, in Sallisaw, to Oather HOUSTON and Neoma WHITTENBURG. He died on March 13, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his son, Kendal; three sisters, Liz LEIGH and Dee and husband Jay, Lisa; one brother Danny and wife LaRae; and his mother, Neoma HOUSTON. He was preceded in death by his father Oather HOUSTON.

Graveside services for Clarence Birddoll KING, 85, of Cowlington, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Cowlington Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 24, 1919, in Cowlington, to Matt KING and Daisy (PENDLETON) KING. He died on Friday, March 11, 2005 in Talihina. He was married to Dorothy B. TAMPTON March of 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy KING of the home; several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Emma Dean KING, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Leard Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, Patsy and Lisa; three sons, Richard, Roy, and Sheldon; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter Brenda COOK; four sons David, Terry, Leon, and Jimmy KING; and two grandsons Grady and Darrell COOK.

Graveside services for Kennedy Breann LAYMON of Gore, are being held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the White Cemetery Gazebo in Gore, with Pastor Rennie Ohl officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 11, 2005, in Tahlequah, Okla, to Eric LAYMON and Christina THOMAS. Survivors include her mother, Christina THOMAS of the home; father, Eric LAYMON; maternal grandparents, Jim and Tina THOMAS; paternal grandparents Chris and Geanna LAYMON; great-grandparents, Jean and Charles PAGE, Carol and Dick SCHOFIELD, Buzz and Janie THOMAS, Walsie and John BARNES, Earl and Margaret LANE; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by great-grandmother, Sandy THOMAS; and great-grandfather, John LAYMON.

Funeral services for George Washington "Wash" Adair LITTLEJOHN, 97, of Stilwell, were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday Jan. 29, 2005 at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Stilwell, with Bro. Joe Morgan and Bro. Jim Walker officiating. Burial was at Stiwell City Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home in Stilwell. He was born on Dec. 30, 1907, in Brushy, to Charles Posey LITTLEJOHN and Maggie Ann (BATEMAN) LITTLEJOHN. He died on Jan. 27, 2005 in Stilwell. He was married to Elizabeth M. BROWN on May 31, 1933 in a cornfield in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth LITTLEJOHN of the home; one son, J. Dewayne; two daughters, Lottie "Dot" and Dovie Mae; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Maggie LITTLEJOHN; two sons, Carl Stanley LITTLEJOHN and Earl Ray LITTLEJOHN; five brothers, Joe, Jeff, Felix, Tom and Jim LITTLEJOHN; four sisters, Maudie BROWN, Gertrude REDDIN, Myrtle LITTLEJOHN and Grace LITTLEJOHN; two grandsons, Clifton "Snooks" CAIN and Clayton CAIN.

Funeral services for Bill LIVINGSTON, 74, of Webbers Falls, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial will be at Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Sept. 10, 1930, in Russellville, Ark., to Will and Effie (NIX) LIVINGSTON. He died on Monday, March 14, 2005 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Geneva LIVINGSTON of the home; eight children, Linda and Earl, Billy, Brenda and Daniel, Teresa, Saron, Troy Leon, David Allen, Robert Dean; one brother Cleo; 23 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Ruth; two brothers Baldy and Troy; and one sister, Nute.

Funeral services for Bernice GARVIN MYERS, 84, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Bob Lever and Dr. Gerald Kirk officiating. Burial will be at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 22, 1920, in Hanson, to B.J. "Tuff" GARVIN and Gertrude (GOODE) GARVIN . She died on Sunday, March 13, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Ben M. MYERS on Oct. 30, 1945 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one sister and brother in law, Madanelle and Gerald; two brothers and one sister in law, Herbert Dale and Don and Jo; eight nieces and nephews; several great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Ben MYERS and her son Gary James MYERS.

Funeral services for Freeda D. SHAMBLIN, 67, of Porum, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16 at the R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel in Stigler, with Mr. Edward Hyslop officiating. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery, under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. She was born on Jan. 8, 1938 to Ocie HYSLOP and Carrie (TAYLOR) HYSLOP. She died on Friday, March 11, 2005 in Muskogee. She married John H. SHAMBLIN on Aug. 18, 1959. Survivors include her husband, of the home; her children, Jimmy R. and his wife Janie, Jesse Wayne, Larry and his wife Jennifer, Laura and her husband Larry, John H., Jr. and his wife Shawni; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchidren; five brothers, Luke, Zackie, Tyre, Vernon, and Phillip; three sisters, Lorene, Sadie, and Louise; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Patricia Louise MENDENHALL; four brothers, Jim HALL, Ted HYSLOP, Johnny HYSLOP, Eddie Sam HYSLOP; and one sister, Gladys PHILLIPS.

Funeral services for Ruth Helen (WALTERS) SMITH, 90, of Porum, are being held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Millsap Funeral Home in Webbers Falls. Burial is in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Home of Webbers Falls. She was born on Nov. 26, 1914, in Casa, Ark. She died on Sunday, March 13, 2005. Survivors include her husband, R.D. SMITH of the home; two sons, John and Larry; five step-children, Geneta, Frances, Barbara, David, and Henry; one sister, Naomi; and three brothers, Harmon (Snook), Calvin, and Fred.

Memorial services for Charles Dale STEWART, 65, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Chuck Hicks officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service. He was born on Jan. 29, 1940, in Newton, Miss., to Noel Lee and Edith Elizabeth (LOGAN) STEWART. He died on Sunday, March 13, 2005 in Muskogee. Survivors include two children: Michael and Susie, and Sherry and John; one sister and brother-in-law Joy and Lewis; and five grandchildren.

Graveside services for Cletis WATTS, 93, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday at Sallisaw City Cemetery Gazebo, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 15, 1911, in Sallisaw, to Clinton Cleveland WATTS and Sidonia (LOFTIN) WATTS. She died on Friday, March 11, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Iris and Cleo; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers Clinton L. "Tige" WATTS and Wayne D. WATTS.

Funeral services for Maggie Sarah WOODARD, 83, of Clarksville, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Clarksville, with Rev. Amos Pledger officiating. Burial will be at Carter Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home. Survivors include one daughter, Anna Pauline; one son, Ward, Jr.; one sister, Ada; one brother, Maynard; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ward WOODARD; and her parents, George and Sally (CATRON) BERRY.

Funeral services for Mark Edward "Mo" WORKMAN, 41, of Hemet, Calif., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. on Friday Feb. 18, 2005 at the Arlington Mortuary in Riverside, Calif., with Pastor Gene Tardy officiating. Burial was at Montecito Memorial Park in Colton, Calif. under the direction of Arlington Mortuary in Riverside, Calif. He was born on April 14, 1963, in Calif., to Gary WORKMAN and Sandra WALK. He died on Feb. 12, 2005 in Calif. Survivors include two daughters, Ashley and Kayla; mother and step-father Sandra and Larry HANES; two sisters, Carrie and Stacey; three brothers, Clif, Rich, and Larry; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary WORKMAN; and grandparents Chauncy and Cecile WALK.

Funeral services for Louise McFADDEN, 77, of Rudy, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark., with Revs. John Davis, Billy Dunahoo, Edwina Kidd, Paul Dougan, and General Bishop Phil Redding officiating. Burial was in Morrison Cemetery in Rudy, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She was born on Dec. 22, 1927, in Pocola. She died on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. Survivors include her husband, Samuel Acie of the home; four daughters, Judy Louise and son-in-law Mick, Sandra Camellia and son-in-law Ray, and Elizabeth Ann, and Gaylia Diane and son-in-law Curtis; one sister, Algie Nell and brother-in-law John D.; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

Funeral services for Robert Dale REEP, 43, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Jerry Copeland and Rick Meadows officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 18, 1961, in Sallisaw, to Bobby Eugene MEADOWS and Cherry Dalphene (COATNEY) REEP and Robert Lee REEP. He died on Saturday, March 12, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Ark. He was married to Wanda HINESLEY on Feb. 11, 1993 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Wanda REEP of the home; one daughter, Cheri Lynn; one step-daughter, Jennifer; one sister, Donna; two nephews; two nieces; one grandson, Jacob. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Eugene REEP; his mother, Cherry COATNEY REEP; biological father, Bobby Eugene MEADOWS; his adoptive father Robert Lee REEP; and one brother, Marion TROSPER.

Funeral services for Conrad Eugene SENTER, of Houston, 78, were held at Tuesday at Houston National Cemetery Chapel. Burial was in Houston National Cemetery under the direction of Rosewood Funeral Home in Porter. He died on Monday, March 14, 2005 in Houston, Tex. Survivors include his wife, Rockie SENTER formerly of the Long community; two sons, Roger Lee and his wife Regina, and James Richard and his wife Marlene; two daughters, Jeanne Marie and Carol Lynn and her husband Joaquin; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Jimmie Wilbur VAUGHN, 68, of Arkoma were held at 10 a.m. on Friday at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with Rev. Rick Kester officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 10, 1936, in Zebulon, Ga. To Henry VAUGHN and Eva (BROWN) VAUGHN. He died on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include five daughters, Sandra Janice, Sharon, Janine, Trecia, and Anna; 17 grandchildren; and one brother, Johnny. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Reye VAUGHN; one sister, Mildred RAYBURN; and one brother Joel Tillman VAUGHN.

Funeral services for Dacresha Lanett BENTON, 29, of Moffett, were held at 11 a m Sturday at Moffett Elementary School Gymnasium in Moffett, with Rev Theodore Dotson officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, in Shady Grove, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. She was born July 13, 1975 in Fort Smith to Ernest BENTON and Karen ANGEL. She died Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include her children, Jalen, Jahlil, Ashondre and Jamoni; her mother; one sister, Angela; and her companion, Herbert.

Graveside services for Jewell Mae BLACK, 90, of Gore, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Washington City Cemetery in Washington with Rev Chuck Hicks officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Home of Webber Falls. She was born on Dec 21, 1914 in McClain County, to Farel BRATCHER and Sadie (SIMS) BRATCHER. She died on Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Gore. She married Bill ALLISON, and later married W D BLACK, they both preceded her in death. Survivors include relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant son in 1932.

Graveside services for Jim BREEDLOVE, 61, are being held at 2 p m Wednesday at the Muldrow Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeal Home of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on June 28, 1943 in Muldrow. He died Friday, March 18, 2005 in the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include three sisters, Donna, Carolyn, and Louise; four brothers, John, Charles and Bill, and Owen; numerous nieces, nephews, and many beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maddie and Bud BREEDLOVE.

Funeral services for Brandy L BUTTERY, 23, of Vian, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Blackgum Harvestime Church north of Vian, with Revs. Robert Buttery and Chris Armer officiating. Burial will be in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov 10 ,1981 in Sallisaw, to David BUTTERY and Sherry (CHAMBERS) BUTTERY. She died on Saturday, March 19, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include on son, Caleb Joshua; her parents; one sister, Jodie; one brother, Steven Cody; maternal grandparents, Jerry Sam and Joyce GILBREATH; maternal great-grandparents, Alta Mae MILLIGAN and Oliver and Evelyn CHAMBERS; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Odis and Cherokee BUTTERY and Billy Joe CHAMBERS.

Graveside services for "Jack" Clarence HOLT, 67, are being held at 1 p m Wednesday at the Alma Cemetery, in Alma, Ark., with Bro Chuck Miller officiating, under the direction of Willis-Hays Funeral Services fo Batesville, Ark. He was born on June 1, 1937 in Alma, Ark. He died on Sunday, March 20, 2005 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Judy (WILSON) HOLT of Bethesda, Ark., Brian Keith, Jeffery Scot HOLT of Fort Smith, Ark.; six daughters, Sarah, Rhonda, Vera, Juanita, Sheila, Peggy; one sister, Juanita; thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jackie D. "Charlie" HOLT and one brother, Wayne HOLT.

Graveside services for Laura Sue RAMSEY, 46, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p m Monday at Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with Rev. Randy Wade officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Sept 4, 1958 in Charleston, Ark. to Glen H PEGG and Ada (ESLINGER) PEGG. She died on Friday, March 18, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Lori Lynn ; two sons, Joseph Matthew and Kenneth Patrick; three sisters, Cynthia and Francis, and Gracie; one brother, Glen Dale; and her campanion, Joseph. She was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Leroy RAMSEY.

Funeral services for Lillian Edwards FERGUSON, 78, of Muldrow, were held at 11:30 a.m. Friday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda and Paulette; two step-daughters, Kay and Sue; one son, Jimmy; one step-son, Dale; one sister, Emmajean; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford FERGUSON.

Graveside services for Rena FLOOD, 34, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Whitesboro Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Cook officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born on Dec. 10, 1970 in Antlers, to James FLOOD and Elsie Mae (DEAN) FLOOD. She died on Thursday, March 24, 2005 in Van Buren, Ark. She was married to William CROSSNO. Survivors include her husband, William CROSSNO of the home; one son, Charles; one brother, William "Eddie"; one niece, Emily.

Graveside services for Ann A. HATFIELD, 48, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, with Rev. Dicky Wilson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 25, 1957 in Clinton, to Hubert Eugene HALL and Bonnie Alice (WILSON) HALL. She died on Monday, March 21, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Bobbi Ann; two sons, John W., II and Eddie E.; three grandchildren; her mother; her father and step-mother, Hubert Eugene and Mattie; one half-sister, Crystal; five brothers, Wiley, Hollis, Lawrence, Allen, and Glen; two half-brothers, Adam and Jason; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward C. HATFIELD, and one daughter, Rissa Dawn BILYEU.

Graveside services for Tamatha Ann NICHOLS, 36, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Gracelawn Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Willie NICHOLS of the home; one daughter, Niki; two sons, Willie Jr. and Jesse; her mother and step-father, Paula and David; three sisters, Connie, Angela, and Cynthia; two brothers, Leslie and Daniel; paternal grandparents, Faye and Joe CAGLE; maternal grandmother, Oris May MAHAR; paternal great-grandmother, Celia JONES.

Funeral services for Don SKINNER, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher and David Skinner officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 26, 1919 in Archers Fork, Ohio, to William Norman SKINNER and Laura Victoria (HAUGHT) SKINNER. He died on Saturday, March 19, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Maxine M. TRACY on Dec. 12, 1942 in Lawton. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one daughter, Susan Maxine; three sons, David Norman, Marvin Eugene, and Daniel Thomas and his wife Virginia; twin brothers, Wynn and Wayne; 15 grandchildren; several great-granchildren and adopted great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for infant Kirsten Hope WRIGHT, of Muldrow, were held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Ft. Smith, Ark. Survivors include her mother, LaTasha WRIGHT of Muldrow; aunts, Tonya, Teresa, Nanette, Kay and Tamara; uncles, Brian, Robert, William, Donny, Mike, Jimmy, Larry and Gary; and maternal grandparents, Barbara and Don WRIGHT.

A private family service for Mable E. ANDERSON, 84, of Sallisaw, will be held at a later date. Memorial services are under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Ft. Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Thelma, Marilyn and Ethel; four sons, Clarence, Frank, Charles, and Warren; two brothers, Hoyle and Hester; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah FRENCH.

Funeral services for Elsie Marie BOTTORF, 87, of Sallisaw, are pending at Hedrick-Martinsburg. Services will be at the Methodist Church near Ottumwa, Iowa. Burial will be in McCormick Cemetery in Iowa, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw She was born on Feb. 17, 1918 in Keokuk County, Iowa, to Mart INGLE and Ella McWILLIAMS. She died on Monday, March 28, 2005 in Vian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy L. and Larry; three sons and daughters-in-law, Rex L. and Janis, Ross A. and Anne, and Ronald L. and Dee; one brother, Dale; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry BOTTORF on Dec. 6, 1998; two brothers, Harold INGLE and Chester (Melvin) INGLE.

Graveside services for Albertia CHRISTENBERRY, 82, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cowlington Cemetery in Cowlington, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on July 24, 1922 in Cowlington. She died on Friday, March 25, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include five daughters, Betty, Freda, Margie, Wanda, and Debbie; three sons, Jessie, Billy, and Donnie; one sister, Florence; 25 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous relatives, loved ones, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arley CHRISTENBERRY.

Graveside services for Margaret Charlene GADDY, 35, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Drakestand Cemetery west of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Norman Ledford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 18, 1970 in Bakersfield, Calif., to Michael DeWayne GADDY and Sue (SPARKS) GADDY. She died on Wednesday, March 23, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include five sons, Rickey Wayne, William, Jr., Tristan, Sylvannis, and John Wesley; her mother, Sue SPARKS GADDY; her step-father, Amos HUNTER; one sister, Kelly; two brothers, John and George; several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends; and her companion, Charley.

Funeral services for Pauline Marie HOGWOOD, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Mabry officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 20, 1920 in Sallisaw, to Thomas FANNON and Myrtlle ATKERSON. She died on Friday, March 25, 2005 in Fayettevilla, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Marvin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Lynda, and Edward and Sharon; four sisters, Lenora, Clara Jean, Lavada , and Linda; two brothers, Charles, and Clyde; 11 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Wanda J. HUNT, 71, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. at Friday Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Aug. 2, 1933 in Okmulgee to Henry HOLLINGSWORTH and Susie (HALL) HOLLINGSWORTH. She died on Monday, March 28, 2005 in Oklahoma City. She married Jack HUNT on Nov. 17, 1955 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joanee Ray and George, and Paulette Suzanne and Ernie; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Stephen Jack and Jack Raymond, II and Shelly; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Elsie; several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Tommy HOLLINGSWORTH .

Norris D. ORMS, 92, of Fort Smith, died Sunday, March 27, 2005 in local hospital. He was born in 1913 in Tampa, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Madelon; three children, Michael and his wife Carole, Nancy, and Joyce ; one brother-in-law, Cleve and wife Linda; 11 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Thomas Allen OWENS of Colorado Springs, Colo., were held March 17 in the chapel at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., with Chaplain Barbara Corsentino of Health Care Odyssey officiating, under the direction of Cappadono's Family Services. Survivors include his partner, Fionn; his parents, Eldoe and Wava; two sisters, Vickie and Rebeka; two brothers, Forrest and William; many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Graveside services for Lula PATTERSON, 98, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 26, 1907 in Indian Territory, to Thomas MARLOW and Susan (COLLUM) MARLOW. She died on Saturday, March 26, 2005 in Vian. She married Ralph PETERSON on Oct. 15, 1924 in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1972 in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Lorene and Loretta; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Eugene PATTERSON; one brother; and four sisters.

Funeral services for Opal M. RANDOLPH, 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 20, 1913 in the Hanson Community, to Hugh MATLOCK and Florena "Rena" (THOMAS) MATLOCK. She died on Sunday, March 27, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Faye Alexander RANDOLPH on Dec. 26, 1932, at First Baptist Church in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband of 72 years of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Ken; two sons, Donald and Boyce; two sisters, Bernice and Dorotha; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. .

Funeral services for Doris ROWE, 78, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. at the Gore United Methodist Church, under the direction of Milsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on Feb. 14, 1927 near Braggs, to Claude GATES and Frances (ANTHONY) GATES. She died on Friday, March 25, 2005. Survivors include her husband, Robert ROWE, of the home; five children, Robert Jr., Margie, Steve, Vicki, and Cliff; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-granchildren; four brothers, Doyle, Claude, Chester, and J.R.; one sister, Delores.

Funeral services for Juanita Morgan SHAMBLIN, 81, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on April 23, 1923 in Muldrow to Arch Quinton WOODWARD and Flossie (YOUNGBLOOD) WOODWARD. She died on Monday, March 28, 2005 in Tahlequah. She married Lonnie Joseph MORGAN on Jan. 7, 1938 in Sallisaw, and later she married Vernie SHAMBLIN on March 1, 1967 in Stilwell. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Vanda; step-children, Sue, Sharon Frances, Ray and Jack; two sisters, Deloris and Bobbie; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son at birth, Lonnie Gene; one daughter, Donna Jean; and her first husband, Lonnie Joseph MORGAN on April 22, 1991 in Fort Smith.

Graveside services for Cordia "Aunt Cordia" THOMAS, 93, of Muldrow, were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Maple Cemetery south of Muldrow, with the Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 17, 1912 in Nicut to Reed SEATON and Mollie TENNY. She died on Saturday, March 26, 2005 in Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMAS was the owner of Cordia's Merchantile Store. Survivors include his two daughters, Margaret REEDER of Texas and Charlotte EDWARDS of Muldrow; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Robbie TRUEBLOOD, 74, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Fred Oaks officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Sept. 14, 1930 in Sallisaw, to Robert ANDREWS and Jettie (TWEEDY) ANDREWS. She died on Monday, March 28, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Charlie D. TRUEBLOOD on July 16, 1973 in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Dale, JoAnn and Gerald, Lynn and Jeff, and Donna and D.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Linda; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lois; and three brothers, J.D. and A.C., and Dewey.

Graveside services for Norman Chester WILSON, 88, of Gore, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bennett Cemetery in Warner, with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Milsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on March 24, 1917 in Drum, Mo., to Willie Albert WILSON and Mamie Viola (WILLIAMS) WILSON. He died on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the Gore Health Care Center in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Talitha WILSON of the home; his children, Vernon and Patsy, and Lloyd and Betty, and Jean and James, one sister, Imogene; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Norman Doyle WILSON; his parents; five brothers; five sisters; and his first wife, Lucille WILSON.

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