MARCH 2006

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Funeral services for James H. BROWN, 84, of Muldrow, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. Brown was born Oct. 13, 1921, in Lavaca, Ark., to John Martin BROWN and Virgelon Estelle (POWERS) BROWN. He died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Maxine BROWN of Muldrow; three daughters, Emma Lee, Dianna and her husband Jerry, and Carol Ann and her husband Ron; one sister, Elizabeth Bugg; five grandchildren; Four great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Henry "TH." BROWN and Hunter Guston BROWN and his sister Ellen COLE.

Graveside services for Carnell C. CARSON, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CARSON was born Oct. 23, 1923, in Akins, to Katie Pearl CARSON. He died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and three sisters, Geneva McHENRY LINGERFELT, Juanita SUNDAY and Myrtle McKINNEY.

Graveside services for David R. CARTWRIGHT, 52, of Tulsa, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Dick Duck Cemetery in Catoosa with Rev. Darrell Meadows of the Westside Holiness Church in Claremore officiating, under the direction of Amis-Kennard Funeral Service of Catoosa. Mr. CARTWRIGHT was born in Tulsa, to Virgil Ray CARTWRIGHT and Margie (ELLIS) CARTWRIGHT. He died Feb. 22, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his mother, Margie Ellis CARTWRIGHT; brothers, Connie and Norman, Bruce, Doug; sisters, Tim and Carolyn, Diana and Jannette; and 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and his nephew Keenan ADAMS.

Funeral services for Christine GARRISON, 45, of Sallisaw, are being held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Shawn Money and Dale Phelps officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GARRISON was born Feb. 19, 1961, in Chico, Calif., to Harold MITCHELL and June (DEBOARD) MITCHELL. She died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, in Plano, Texas. She married Clint GARRISON, Aug. 30, 1986, in Sacramento, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Clint of the home; two sisters, Trina and Patricia Ann; two brothers, Randell and Trace Alan; step-mother, Martha; two aunts, Doris and Helen; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Harold E. HASKINS, 81, of Roland, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Roland. Burial is in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mr. HASKINS died Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mildred HASKINS of the home; one daughter, Pat; five sons, Wayne, Dale, Aaron, Charles and Ronnie; one sister, Opal; 15 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Richard Sheldon KING, 38, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Leard Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. KING was born April 30, 1967, in Fort Smith, to Richard the Jesus L. KING and Emma Dean (BROADWAY) KING. He died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Michelle KING, one daughter, Destiny of the home; two sons, Treston and Colton; father, Richard L. KING; two sisters, Patsy and Lisa; and two brothers, Roy and Rick.

Funeral services for J.L. "Jack" OWEN, 79, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Aaron Gage officiating. Burial is in Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. Owen was born Jan. 23, 1927, in Morris, to Jesse James OWEN and Bertha Mae (BAKER) OWEN. He died Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, in Muskogee. He married Wanda FARR, Sept. 7, 1947, in Okmulgee. Survivors include his wife, Wanda OWEN of the home; children, Dianna Lou and Dale, Ronald Leon, Donald Lewis, Richard Lee and Jackie Lynn and Stan; sister, Mary Jane; four nephews and nieces; the brother he never had, Max and Gwen and their children; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Cremation for Sandy REEVES, 59, of Gans, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. REEVES was born Dec. 29, 1946, in Denison, Texas, to R.B. HOOVER and Bessie (ROGERS) HOOVER. She died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Clinton Loyd REEVES, Oct. 19, 1962, in Denison. Survivors include her husband, Clint of the home; one daughter, Deborah Kay; one son, Ronnie; one half-brother, John; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Darren Wayne SIMONDS, 39, of Collinsville, were held Monday at the Mowery Funeral Service Chapel in Owasso with Pastor Leonard Pirtle officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Owasso, under the direction of Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. Mr. SIMONDS was born May 12, 1966, in Okmulgee. He died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, in Claremore. Survivors include two children, Connor and Amanda; one granddaughter; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sally and Greg and Sherrill and Mark; four brothers, Darrell and Joy, Joe and Marsha, Derrick and Heather, and Nathan; mother, Wanda JAMESON BLEVINS; father Johnny SIMONDS; and nine nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Randolph Darrell SMITH, 50, of Poteau, are being held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. B.J. Barnes officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. SMITH was born Jan. 12, 1956, in Poteau. He died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in Poteau. Survivors include one son, Aaron; one daughter, August; one grandson; father, Clifford SMITH; sisters and brothers-in-law, Marie and Bob, Nancy and Lewis, and Cecelia and Ray; brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Kay; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy "Dotty" (BARNES) SMITH, one son, Christopher SMITH and his mother Juanita SMITH.

Funeral services for Akie P. "Lowe" STALIK, 86, of San Jose, Calif., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Oak Hill Funeral Home's Chapel of the Oaks in San Jose. Burial will be in Oak Hill Memorial Park in San Jose, under the direction of Oak Hill Funeral Home of San Jose. Mrs. STALIKk was born Oct. 11, 1919, in Akins, to Jim and Virgie LOWE. She died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in San Jose. Survivors include her son, Max; daughter, Ramona; grandson; and numerous family members in Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank STALIK.

Cremation for Harriett Ann STIFLE, 56, of Fort Smith, Ark. was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STIFLE was born July 1, 1949, in Chicago, to Ernest Nickolas SCHIEBER and Alvina (RUNGE) SCHIEBER. She died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Nicolas Cecil and Robert Edward, Jr.; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Shirley Mae SUGGS, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Ms. Suggs was born May 6, 1935, in Enid, to J.D. SUGGS and Ruby Grace (McPHEARSON) SUGGS. She died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one niece, Karen; one nephew, Christopher; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Dolores Mae TIBBITS, 75, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Bunch, was born Nov. 13, 1930, in French Camp, Calif., to Wilbur H. and Eunice Leona (HEITT) CLARK. She died Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, in Tyler. She married Ray Theron TIBBITS, June 5, 1952, in Millington, Tenn. He preceded her in death, Aug. 20, 1997. Survivors include her children, Ray Theron, Jr. and wife Pam, Eunice Leona and husband Jack, and David Eugene and wife Elease; four grandchildren; step-grandchildren, Robert and wife Michele, and Jennifer and husband Brian; sisters, Leona Jeanne and Ramona Irene; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, stepfather, Bailey WORKMAN, one brother, Lewis Riley CLARK and one sister, Eunice Charlotte ENOS.

Graveside services for Rick WHITE, 49, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. White was born Nov. 18, 1956, in Sallisaw, to Maron "Skin" WHITE and Shirley (Anderson) WHITE. He died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Linda Kay ARNDT, Feb. 14, 2003, in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Linda WHITE of the home; one daughter, LeAnn; three step-daughters, Tana, Trisha and Tausha; three sons, Kelley, Matthew Dillon and Levi Garrett; two step-sons, Thrush and Samuel; mother Shirley WHITE; two sisters, Marilyn and Stacey; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services for A.B. WILSON, 75, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. WILSON was born July 2, 1930, in Roland. He died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Ruth WILSON of 49 years of the home; one daughter, Cindy; one grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Art and his parents, Cicero WILSON and Beulah DAVIS.

Graveside services for Linda Louise WILSON, 59, of Roland, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. WILSON was born Aug. 13, 1946, in Fort Smith. She died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include four daughters, Laura, Leslie, Carla and Rebecca; mother Ruby L. WILLIAMS; three brothers Eric, Jr., David and Keith; three sisters, Tanya and Luanne and Kelley; 13 grandchildren; and her long time companion, Tim.

Funeral services for David C. ASBILL, 73, of Hobbs, New Mexico, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Vista Point Baptist Church in Hobbs with Pastor Jim Baxley officiating. Burial was in the Prairie Haven Memorial Park under the direction of Chapel of Hope Funeral Home of Hobbs, N.M. Mr. Asbill was born July 9, 1932, in Sallisaw to Melvin and Emma (GARDENHIRE) ASBILL. He died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, in Hobbs. He married Necia LOVE on Nov. 4, 1959, in Stillwell. Survivors include his wife, Necia ASBILL of the home; one son, David, Jr. and wife Lori; one daughter, Hope and husband Grady; one brother, Melvin "Dee" and wife Beverlee; four sisters, Jean, Polly and husband Wilburn, Sue and husband John, Jackie and husband Vearl Dean; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Michael Ray EDWARDS, 55, of Lancaster, Calif., will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Father Desmond officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EDWARDS was born Nov. 20, 1950, in Richmond, Calif., to William F. EDWARDS and Noma MITCHELL. He died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2006, in Lancaster. Survivors include his wife, Dina of the home; one son, Coby; one sister, Lisa and husband John; two brothers, Gary and Jeff and wife Dawn; and father, William EDWARDS. He was preceded in death by his mother, Noma.

Graveside services for Carol Ann JAMISON, 60, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, with Rev. Harvey Rogers officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. Jamison was born Feb. 16, 1946, in Ozark, Ark., to Green LITTLEPAGE and Dorothy LITTLEPAGE LAWRENCE. She died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Brian; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ricky, and James and Sheila; step-mother, Lucille LITTLEPAGE; six sisters, Carol, Betty, Donna, Cindy, Jeannie and Connie; two brothers, Jim and Bill; three grandchildren; and companion, Harold. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Bill, Alan and Jessie LITTLEPAGE.

Graveside services for Sara BREWER, 44, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Dripping Springs Cemetery in Dripping Springs Community, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. Brewer died Saturday, March 4, 2006, in Alma. Survivors include her husband, Billy of the home; one daughter, Donna; mother and step-father, Joyce and Ray HENSON; father, Joseph OSBORN; four sisters, Candy, Debra , Wendy, Teri; two brothers, Rusty and John; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Steven T. CONRAD, 30, of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls. Burial is in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. CONRAD was born March 15, 1975, in Muskogee, to Med and Mary (STEGALL) CONRAD. He died Tuesday, March 8, 2006, in Muskogee. He married Tresea MENDENHALL, Dec.28, 1999, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Tresea CONRAD; children, Alisha, Shaylyn and Sierra; parents, Med and Mary CONRAD; and one brother, Shannon.

Funeral services for Floyd Franklin HYATT, 81, of Marble City, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. HYATT died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Charlotte, Lola and Coleen; three sons, Tom, Martin and Leonard; one sister, Glenda; three brothers, Carol, Carl and Marvin; 19 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian, parents, George and Pearl (SHEARS) HYATT, one sister, four brothers and a grandson.

Funeral services for long-time Sallisaw attorney, rancher and community activist Jim C. JONES, 74, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw. Loyd Cole officiated at the services, and S. Daniel George and Mrs. Belva Barber were eulogists. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. JONES died Thursday, March 2, 2006, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. He was born to Charles Edmund JONES and Bertie Louise TROOP JONES on Feb. 13, 1932, in Braggs. Survivors include one daughter, Tera Dawn; one son and daughter-in-law, James Pat and Debbie; two grandsons, and two granddaughters; one great-grandchild; one sister, Phyllis; his longtime friend and secretary, Earlene; a special friend, Marilyn; four children raised from a previous marriage, Tracy, Karly, Keri and Kristy; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Family memorial services for Eugene George LAUBER, 69, of Gans, will be held Friday, March 10, 2006 at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Sonny Sparkman officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. LAUBER was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Massena, N.Y., to Floyd LAUBER and Dora BEASAW. He died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Shirley LAUBER; one daughter, Shelly and husband Donald; three sons, Mark and wife Serena, Steven and wife Michelle, and Scott and wife Linda; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Ruth SIXKILLER TERRAPIN, 79, of Vian, were held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Terrapin was born April 20, 1926, in Sequoyah County, to John SIXKILLER and Martha WEBB. She died Saturday, March 4, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Sandy; one son, Tommy P.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.

Graveside services for Suella WEBSTER, 45, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Washington Cemetery in Fort Smith with Rev. Johnny Freeman officiating, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. WEBSTER was born April 12, 1960, in North Little Rock, Ark., to Willie Clarence WEBSTER and Channie FULBRIGHT. She died Saturday, March 4, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include her mother, Channie; sisters, Diane, JoAnn, Lashana and Mary Ann; and brothers, Mickel, Arthur and Henry.

Funeral services for Ruby BELLER, 85, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Scott Uner officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. BELLER was born July 5, 1920, in Muldrow, to Henry Burgess HARDIN and Price Sterlin (WALKER) HARDIN. She died Thursday, March 9, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Rev. Virgil BELLER, April 6, 1940, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Dec. 9, 1982, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Tamarra and David; two sons, Warren and Eugene; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Darrell BELLER and nine brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Edward Clay FULLER, 74, of Muldrow, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Vernon Smith and Harvey Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FULLER was born Feb. 26, 1932, in Sallisaw, to Daffy FULLER and Effie Mae (SEATON) FULLER. He died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Shirley Christine KEMP, Feb. 16, 1952, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Shirley FULLER of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Tommy, and Tamie and Darryl; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Debbie, and Bryan and Angela, Charles and Sarah and; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dalton and Ruby.

Graveside services for Robert Charles LUDWICK, 62, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Gill Cemetery Arbor in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. LUDWICK died Thursday, March 9, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ruby of the home; three daughters, Linda, Charlotte and Kristi ; two step-daughters, Teresa and Stacy; five sons, Danny, Daniel, Tony, Ronald and Robert; and two step-sons, Jason and Shannon; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty PEPPER.

Funeral services for Bob MORGAN, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Brushy Holiness Church, north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Monroe Lowrimore, Garner Garrison and Lee Thornell officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MORGAN was born March 21, 1938, in Akins Community, to Tommy MORGAN and Enid Moline (ALLEN) MORGAN WHITWORTH. He died Tuesday, March 7, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Bobi Lyn and Arnold "Buggy"; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Bobby, and Danny and Carla; four grandchildren; former wife and friend, Linda; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Shirley and W.G., Jeannie and Ronnie, Linda and David, and Renee and Steve; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Mike, Duane and Sharon, Bennie and Joan, Donnie and Gina, and Rick and Brenda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Elnora Virginia DYE, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. Dye died Sunday, March 12, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda; two sons, Bobby and Jimmy; two sisters, Cecelia and Marie; two brothers, Norris and Wayne; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Cassie LaDawn FAIR, 16, of Woodward, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Billings Funeral Home Chapel in Woodward with Rev. Allen Mabra officiating, under the direction of Billings Funeral Home of Woodward.FAIR was born May 16, 1989, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Jeffrey Lee and Lori Ann (PERKINS) FAIR. She died Friday, March 10, 2006, east of Woodward. Survivors include her parents, of the home; one brother, Jarrett Lee; grandparents, Ron and Polly FAIR; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members and friends.

Funeral services for Robert "Bob" GRIFFIN, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GRIFFIN was born Nov. 2, 1930, in Milford, Mass., to Bernard GRIFFIN and Mildred TOCHTERMAN. He died Saturday, March 11, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Clara of the home; three daughters, Alta, Ann and Cathy; two sons, Joseph and Chris; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Katherine Louise HALL, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Revs. Steve Spyres and Isaac Slape officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HALL was born Feb. 10, 1936, in Arkoma, to William Frances BROWN and Ruth O. (STARR) BROWN. She died Thursday, March 9, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Robert Earl 'Bob' HALL, Sept. 6, 1952, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death, Sept. 2, 1993, in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters, Carol, Janice, Kathy, Peggy and Robin; two sons, James and Robert E., II; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mary, Frankie Lynn, Betty, and Sue; and one brother, Marion.

Funeral services for Billy Joe HARMON, 76, of Collinsville, were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Mr. Tad Rhodes officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARMON was born Aug. 3, 1929, in Sallisaw, to Jack HARMON and Ima (JACKSON) HARMON. He died Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in Tulsa. He married Johnnie LOGSDON, who preceded him in death, Oct. 26, 1998, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Melinda; three grandchildren; and one sister, Opal.

Funeral services for Earnest Laverne KENNIE, 89, of Gore, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Gore with Bishop Gary Andrews, Bro. Bill Johnston and Peter P. Hubler officiating. Burial is in Stevenson Cemetery, northwest of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. KENNIE was born Feb. 15, 1917, in Gore, to Lillie Irene CASINGER STEVENS. He died Sunday, March 12, 2006, in Gore. He married Anna Mae HUBLER, May 29, 1937, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Anna Mae KENNIE of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Wanda and Louie, Wilma and Dortha; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Ella J., Mary E., Frances and Hazel; six brothers-in-law, Peter P., Howard Douglas, Lynn, Sr. John, Frank and Parley, Sr.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Goldie RAY and Phyllis Faye KENNIE, two sons-in-law, Junior NAIL and Jack EPPERSON, two brothers, Jess LINTHUM and one infant brother, his mother and his grandparents, Murman and Cordelia CASINGER.

Funeral services for Reba Marie HEFTON LINDSEY, 73, of Vian, formerly of Evansville, Ind., will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Round Mountain Community Church, west of Vian, with Rev. Ted Hilliard officiating. Burial will be in Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LINDSEY was born June 16, 1932, in Carlisle Community, to O.L. "Dink" Hefton and Niva Iona (VESSEL) HEFTON. She died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Wayne; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles, Jr. and Ramona, Philip and Jenny, and Joe; father, O.L. "Dink" HEFTON; five sisters, Wanda, Nell, Lois, Willene and Melba; two brothers, Dale and Wendell; eight grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother and one brother, Bill HEFTON.

Funeral services for Roger R. McGUIRE, 47, of Roland, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. McGUIRE died Thursday, March 9, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sisters, Susan, Brenda and Elizabeth; and one brother, Danny.

Funeral services for Frances REAVIS, 94, of Roland, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Roland Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. REAVIS died Monday, March 13, 2006, in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy, Rose and Brenda. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer.

Graveside services for Clint SPEARS, 65, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. SPEARS was born June 10, 1930, in Webbers Falls. He died Saturday, March 11, 2006, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Benita of the home; one daughter, Benita Sue; two sons, Clinton and John; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Bertha EICHLING TURNER, 86, of Gore, were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Gore with Rev. Bill Buttram officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. TURNER was born May 28, 1919, in Gore, to Dr. John Andrew EICHLING and Bertha Mary (SCHNUCK) EICHLING. She died Friday, March 10, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Paul TURNER, Dec. 26, 1941, in Greenwood, Ark. He preceded her in death, Aug. 27, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Paula and C.D.; and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Dorothy, two brothers, Oscar and Waldo and one niece.

Cremation for Louise VASQUEZ, 61, of Arkoma, was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. VASQUEZ died Friday, March 10, 2006, in Poteau. Survivors include five daughters, Beatrice Yuette, Dena Yvonne, Linda Louise, Yolanda Marie, Ida Mae; two sons, Timothy C. and Earl; two sisters, Barbara and Yvonne; one brother, Larry; 28 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Brenda Kay WALKER, 61, of Ozark, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Cemetery Ridge in Ozark with Rev. Brad Stovall officiating, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs. Walker was born April 7, 1944, in Franklin County, Ark., to Walter Lee BEARDEN and Lorene (WINKLES) BEARDEN. She died Sunday, March 12, 2006, in Ozark. Survivors include her husband, T.J. WALKER of Ozark; sons, Roger, Dwayne, David and Curtis; sister, Margaret; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Archie "Papa" WISELEY, 80, of Grove, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairland Cemetery with his family officiating, under the direction of Adcock Funeral Home of Fairland. Mr. WISELEY was born March 10, 1926, in Lawton, to Fred and Maude (NICHOLS) WISELEY. He died Friday, March 10, 2006, in a local hospital. He married Mary BALLARD, Feb. 25, 1963. She preceded him in death in 2004. Survivors include one son and his wife, Tony and Tina; two daughters and their husbands, Michelle and Dean, and Dee and Glen; one brother, Donald; one sister, Shirley; and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and a brother, Kenneth WISELEY.

Funeral services for Twyla J. McCOY, 63, of Gans, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27 at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McCOY was born Oct. 11, 1942, in Webb City, Mo., to Maynard THOMAS and Edith (WELCH) THOMAS. She died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, in Gans. She married Glen Paul McCOY, July 26, 1968, in Grand Junction, Colo. Survivors include her husband, Paul of the home; two daughters, Karen and Kevin, and Theresa and Jim; one son, Trevor and Randi; 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Cova and Charles, Norma Jean, and Lois and Fred; four brothers, Loy and Thelma, Harold and Kitty, Norman and Linda, and Larry Joe and Jackie. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Arvelene and three brothers, James, Milton and Johnny.

Services for long-time Sallisaw resident Charlotte D. McDONALD, 86, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, at the First Presbyterian Church in Sallisaw. Mrs. McDONALD died March 15, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. The Rev. Diana Hartman is officiating at the services. Mrs. McDONALD is being buried in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. McDONALD was born to Col. William E.M. DEVERS, M.D., and Mabel LEEP DEVERS in Louisville, Ky., on Oct. 28, 1919. Mrs. McDONALD married Henry Earle McDONALD Jr. on May 6, 1945, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1994. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Bill; one son, Robert D.; five grandchildren,; and several other relatives and friends. Mrs. McDONALD was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Willamette DEVERS.

Graveside services for Thaeda Arlene O'NEAL, 88, of Sallisaw, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Emporia, Kan., with Rev. Nancy Gammill officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. O'NEAL was born Feb. 21, 1918, in Emporia, Kan., to Samuel Isaiah THOMAS and Pleda DUNN. She died Monday, March 13, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married J.W. O'NEAL, July 28, 1939, in Topeka. He preceded her in death, July 5, 1986, in Topeka. Survivors include three nephews, Joe T., James D. and Kenneth M.; six great-nieces and nephews; 14 great-great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ritchey Tyrone WRIGHT, 50, of Quinton, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Gregg Funeral Home Chapel in Eufaula with Rev. Bill Fitzer officiating. Burial is in Quinton Cemetery, under the direction of Gregg Funeral Home of Eufaula. Mr. Wright was born Sept. 12, 1955, in Quinton, to Edward Wilson and Betty (FARRIELL) WRIGHT. He died Monday, March 13, 2006. Survivors include one daughter, Jillian and her husband, Donald; Jillian's mom, Deena; his mother, Betty MONROE; brothers, Leon, Jeffery, Ricky John and wife Carla, and Michael; and sisters Genea, Vickie and husband Johnny, and Vickie. He was preceded in death by his father, wife Roberta "Robbie" WRIGHT, brothers, Michael CAMPBELL and Timothy "Tippy" WRIGHT, paternal grandparents, William Oren WRIGHT and Willie Ann COPELAND and maternal grandparents, Lummie and Ruby "Rusty" FARRIELL.

Graveside services for Marilyn June BLACKFORD, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Gill Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. Blackford was born Oct. 17, 1935, in Van Buren, Ark., to Hubert HAMLET and Sybil HAMLET BLANKENSHIP. She died Saturday, March 18, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Grover; four daughters, Margo and Gail, Pam. and Kyla; step-son, James; two sisters, Joan and Tawie; one brother, Jim; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Toby and Linda and one grandson.

Funeral services for David E. DEPUE, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Ed Cunningham and Ed O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Depue was born July 6, 1939, in Denver, to Arthur W. DEPUE and Georgia M. CRUICKSHANK. He died Saturday, March 18, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Velma L. SUTTON, Oct. 1, 1988, in Liberty. Survivors include his wife, Velma L. DEPUE of the home; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Cindy and Ed, Helen, Tammy and Ro, and Sharon; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Beverly; three step-daughters and two step-sons-in-law, Charlene and Hanns, Freda, and Vickie and David; one step-son and step-daughter-in-law, Gerald and Cheryl; 23 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leona and Myrna.

Funeral services for Jack DRAIN, 77, of Bunch, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Marble City with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Drain was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Wilburton, to Jess DRAIN and Minnie (GOBER) DRAIN. He died Monday, March 20, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Adron WHITE, Jan. 31, 1941, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death, March 26, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Bruce; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jessie and Frances, Jackie, and Vernon and Jeanie; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Donald; one sister-in-law, Dorene and husband Buster; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and five sisters.

Funeral services for Dorothy Faye EARLS, 72, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. EARLS was born Oct. 31, 1933, in Braden, to Hoyt SMOTHERMAN and Ora (DONAHUE) WOODARD. She died Sunday, March 19, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Dee EARLS, April 8, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Dee EARLS of the home; two daughters, Linda and Brenda; two sons, Terry and Mike; two sisters, Beverly and Carol; one brother, Hoyt; several nieces and nephews; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Military graveside services for retired United States Air Force Colonel Garland O. FARRIS, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Chaplin Martin Barnes officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FARRIS was born Dec. 15, 1919, in Sallisaw, to John Oliver FARRIS and Mary Flavia (GRIFFITH) FARRIS. He died Thursday, March 16, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn (OTT) FARRIS of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Garland, Jr. and Debra, and John and Debbe; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles Edward and Dolly; four grandchildren; two great-granddaughters.

Graveside services for Garbriel Christian HILL, an infant, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, with Rev. Shawn Money officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born March 18, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Joseph Matthew Hill and Melinda Shere' (Treat) HILL. He died Saturday, March 18, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, of the home; one sister, Francesca; one brother, Matthew; maternal grandparents, James and Norma TREAT; maternal great-grandmother, Ruby LaBASS; paternal grandfather, Robert HILL; paternal grandmother, Shirley JONES; paternal great-grandparents, Floyd and Mildred HILL; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Burl J. LEWIS, 83, of Keota, were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Star Baptist Church in Keota with Revs. Tommie Parker and Rick McClaskey officiating. Burial was in Cowlington Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. LEWIS was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Keota, to Jesse LEWIS and Dessie CRAWFORD. He died Friday, March 17, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Delilah of the home; daughter, Jessie and Tillis; sons, Tommie and Betty; Jimmie and Trish; Teddie and Ida; sisters, Lorene and Alan, and Evelyn; Brother, Earl and Juanita; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Burly L. LEWIS and one grandson Doug DeSHAZO.

Funeral services for Jennifer "Missy" MACKERELLE, 21, of Muskogee, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God in Gore with Rev. Clarence Guthrie officiating. Burial is in McCoy Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Miss MACKERELLE was born March 17, 1985, in Muskogee, to James MACKERELLE and Lona FOX. She died Monday, March 20, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include one sister, Tichee Marie and husband Kevin; one very special niece, Alexis; three brothers, David Lee and wife Jon, John Wayne and wife Linda, and Michael; parents, James and mother, Lona; three aunts, Elsie, Gayle, Teresa; and two uncles, Jimmie and Robert. She was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents and one brother, Bobby Joe.

Graveside services, with military honors provided by VFW post 4518 in Sallisaw, for Harold MALONE, 68, of Vian, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MALONE was born Feb. 28, 1938, in Duncan, Ariz., to Marvin Arvil MALONE and Frances CAMPBELL. He died Friday, March 17, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Ila Raye WILLIAMS, May 23, 1973, in Miami. She preceded him in death, Aug. 7, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Patsy and Rosie Etta; one brother, Dewayne; two aunts, Bonnie and Grace; one uncle, Ray; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, mother, father and step-mother, Marvin and Lorena MALONE; and three brothers, Clarence REMER, Jack and George MALONE.

Funeral services for Noah SPARKS, Jr., 83, of Houston, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Pearland Church of Christ with Brother Dick Case officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Lawndale in Houston, under the direction of Howard-Glendale Funeral Home of Houston. Mr. SPARKS died Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Eva SPARKS; daughters, Patsy Jo and Linda Sue; son, Gary Glendale; sister, Loyaluia; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Sonny TEAGUE, 74, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Roland City Cemetery with Rev. L.D. Marston officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. TEAGUE was born July 27, 1931, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Dillard TEAGUE and Bertha (JOHNSON) TEAGUE. He died Friday, March 17, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Wendy OSBURN of the home; five daughters, Carrie, Elizabeth, Susan, Vickie and Nancy; six sons, Sonny, Allen, Homer, Hugh, David and Wayne; 26 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Johnny HUDDLESTON, two sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services for Harold BALLINGER, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw with Bros. Roy Raines and Chris Benjamin officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BALLINGER was born Aug. 6, 1931, in Sallisaw, to John William BALLINGER and Maud (ASKINS) BALLINGER. He died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Fort Smith. He married Lola BRILEY, Aug. 4, 1956. Survivors include his wife, Lola BALLINGER of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Patty, and Ellery and Kim; six grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Paula and Carl, and Delia; sister-in-law, Deloris; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, G.W., Carl and Paul BALLINGER and three sisters, Vera QUEEN, Nevada TROTTER and Faye GOAD.

Funeral services for Joe Darrell CRISTEE, Sr., 67, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. with Rev. A.J. Parish officiating. Cremation will be under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. CRISTEE was born Dec. 31, 1938, in Alma. He died Monday, March 20, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include step-father, Louie RAMSEY; sons, Gary, Billy, Bobby and Darrell; step-son, Fred; step-daughters, Tammy and Renetta; brothers, M.L., Charles and Butch; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Thomas "Duck" DYE, Jr., 70, of Van Buren, Ark. are being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial is in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. DYE died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Betty DYE of the home; two daughters, Carolyn and Patricia; two sons, Larry and Michael; two sisters, Freda and Nancy; six brothers, Charles, Jerry, Richard, Ben, Ronny and Joe; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Ruth "Nanny" JACKSON, 87, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Allred officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JACKSON was born May 1, 1918, in Vian, to George WEBSTER and Bessie (STOUT) WEBSTER. She died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Claude Edward JACKSON, Dec. 3, 1938, in Vian. He preceded her in death, June 18, 1993, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Denise; one daughter, Doris; one granddaughter; two step-grandsons; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Rose; one brother, Jim; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and son-in-law, Bob JACKSON.

Funeral services for Manuel Grant IZQUIERDO, 81, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. IZQUIERDO was born Sept. 5, 1924, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Manuel IZQUIERDO and Ida BUTTERBREAD. He died Friday, March 17, 2006, in Bakersfield. He married Loretta COMPTON, April 1, 1956, in Kern County, Calif. She preceded him in death, May 7, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis Diane and Marsha Ann; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Delores and Mary; one brother, Alfred; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and one son, Jerry IZQUIERDO.

Funeral services for Dorothy SECONDI STEPHENS, 77, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Way of the Cross Free Will Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Revs. Jerry Copeland and Tommy Noel officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STEPHENS was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Sallisaw, to Tom SECONDI and Ruby (RIDDLE) SECONDI. She died Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Oscar Louis STEPHENS, Jr., Oct. 23, 1951 in Lovington, N.M. He preceded her in death, Aug. 13, 1995, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Jerri, Debi, Tonya and Karen; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Dan and Deanna, Mike, O.L., Jr. and James; one sister, Imogene; 17 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Thomas SECONDI.

Funeral services for Billy D. ALLISON, 58, of Howe, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Methodist Church in Wister with Revs. Don Whitman and Paul McDaniels officiating. Burial is in Heavener Memorial Cemetery in Heavener, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. Allison was born Jan. 1, 1948, in Scotts Bluff, to Elbert Audry and Dessie Pauline (MATTOCKS) ALLISON. He died Sunday, March 26, 2006, in Howe. Survivors include his wife, Karen "Katie" of the home; two sisters, Lavonna and Pauline; and many other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Ralph CAWELTI.

Cremation for Byron Allen BAKER, 49, of Roland, was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BAKER was born Oct. 26, 1956, in Sana Anna, Calif. He died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ramona of the home; one daughter, Shilo; one son, Erick; three brothers, Steve, Phillip and Aaron.

Graveside services for Mildred W. CONRAD, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CONRAD was born June 18, 1923, in Sallisaw, to George NOBLES and Eliza (KUMPE) NOBLES. She died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Stillwater. She married Ralph Stanley CONRAD, Nov. 2, 1945, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death, May 4, 1993, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph, Jr. and Vicki, and Glen T. and Peralyn; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Truman and Ruth.

Graveside services for Kamden Mae DICKINSON, an infant, of Denision, Texas, were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Green Meadows Cemetery in Atoka with Rev. Bartt Bradford officiating, under the direction of Brown's Funeral Service of Atoka. DICKINSON died Friday, March 24, 2006. Survivors include her parents, Nathan Paul and Lori (OLDHAM) DICKINSON; grandparents, Larry and Linda OLDHAM and Raymond and Lynn DICKINSON; great-grandparents, Dale OLDHAM, George and Doris REEVES and Mary Ellen DICKINSON; one uncle; two aunts; along with numerous great aunts and uncles, cousins, other relatives and many very dear friends. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Woodrow and Julia AINSWORTH, and Bessie OLDHAM.

Funeral services for Lois Fay DELFER-GONZALEZ, 75, of Anderson, Calif., formerly of Blackgum, were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro, Calif., with Professor Mark Mueller officiating. Burial was in Anderson Cemetery, under the direction of Allen & Dahl Funeral Chapel of Redding, Calif. Mrs. DELFER-GONZALEZ was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Blackgum to Charlie Ambers DAVIS and Lula Annie (McFARLAND) DAVIS. She died Saturday, March 11, 2006, in Anderson. She married Frank "Lefty" William DELFER II, Oct. 22, 1946, in Marysville, Calif. He preceded her in death. She married her second husband, Joe Paul GONZALEZ, Aug. 8, 1966. Survivors include sons, Frank, III, Rod and Del; daughters, Ginger, Violet, Marvell, Crystal, Josette and Kathy; brothers, Benson, Buster, Jack, Walley, Melvin, Albert "Doc", and Raymond; and sisters, Madge and Mary; 32 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings, Lowell DAVIS, Marion DAVIS, Arthur DAVIS, Lester DAVIS, Cecil DAVIS, Austin DAVIS, Alline DAVIS and an infant sister, Olive DAVIS.

Funeral services for Jackie Lee JOHNSON, 46, of Arkoma, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. JOHNSON was born Oct. 9, 1959, in Fort Smith. He died Friday, March 17 2006, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include daughter, Leigh; parents, Verna and Jesse JOHNSON; sister, Janice; four brothers, Chester, Rick, Terry and Darrell; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services for V. Hazel KINCY, 70, of Dyer, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Dyer Cemetery Arbor, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. KINCY died Monday, March 27, 2006, in a local nursing home. Survivors include one sister, Brenda H; one brother, Jerry; one aunt, Delpha; and one niece and two nephews.

Funeral services for Charlene Ann KIRK, 72, of Muskogee, formerly of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Clarence Guthrie and Susan Parsons officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KIRK was born April 18, 1933, in Evansville, Ind., to Charlie GILBERT and Dorothy (JOHNSTON) GILBERT. She died Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Muskogee. She married Robert "Bob" KIRK, Oct. 23, 1955, in Evansville. Survivors include one daughter, Norma Shawn; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Norma and Helen; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob on Aug. 10, 2003, in Muskogee and one son, Robert Nolton KIRK.

Funeral services for Donald Floyd MARRS, 77, of Yuba City, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, at the Ullrey Memorial Chapel in Yuba City with Rev. Wayne Vincent officiating. Burial was in Sutter Cemetery in Sutter, Calif., under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, of Yuba City. Mr. MARRS was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Sallisaw to Clyde MARRS and Montie (HARRISON) MARRS. He died Wednesday, March 15, 2006, in Yuba City. His grandparents were early Sallisaw residents, John Wiley and Olive Julina (WHITLOCK) MARRS and Ben and May HARRISON. Survivors include his mother, Montie MARRS; son, Gary and his wife Sherrie; brother, Benjamin and wife Katie; onr grandson; sister-in-law, Bonnie; four cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret MARRS, a son, James MARRS and two brothers, Kenneth and William MARRS.

Funeral services for Leo "Sonny" MORRIS, 77, of Gore, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Gore High School Gymnasium in Gore with Revs. Dale Ritter and Cletis Jones officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. MORRIS was born Feb. 17, 1929, in Vian, to Jim "Watt" MORRIS and Rachel (VANN) MORRIS. He died Friday, March 24, 2006, in Tahlequah. Survivors include four daughters and four sons-in-law, Angie and Casey, Marilyn and Ralph, and Lorrie and Justin, and Terri and Larry; two step-daughters, Machelle and Brenda; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Gary and Mae Jean, and Roger and Sandra; one step-son, Robert; two sisters, Connie and Ludie; half sister, Dale; half brother, Henry; 24 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Sandra MORRIS, one son, Jimmy Don MORRIS, one step-son, Keith PATTERSON, two sisters, Jewel FRANKLIN and Ellen TILLERY and two brothers, Hastings and Hoolie MORRIS.

Funeral services for Betty BRYANT MYERS, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bros. George Fair and Tommy Randolph officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MYERS was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Scratchout Community, to James Blaine BRYANT and Zula Nan (KING) BRYANT. She died Friday, March 24, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married James Carl MYERS, Dec. 18, 1965, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, July 20, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Susie and Daniel; one son and daughter-in-law, James Blaine and Frankie; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; one sister, Coleen; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Graveside services for Inez PATTERSON, 92, of Roland, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Roland City Cemetery in Roland with Bro. Phil Smith officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. PATTERSON was born Nov. 3, 1913, in Muldrow, to Mose Oliver PARRIS and Prudie (HOWELL) PARRIS. She died Friday, March 24, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Carl Kennon PATTERSON, Dec. 24, 1933, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, May 20, 1996, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sisters, Lucille and Claudine; two brothers, Bill and Ray H,; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one brother, Claude PARRIS.

Funeral services for Clyde "Boots" RUNIONS, 76, of Sallisaw, formerly of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Highland Cemetery in Ozark, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. RUNIONS died Friday, March 24, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include one son, Stanley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles RUNIONS; one son, Chuck RUNIONS; and parents, David and Nellie (SIMONS) GARRISON.

Memorial services for Russell Lee TURNER, 63, of Sallisaw, will be held at a later date, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. TURNER was born Feb. 23, 1943, in St. Louis. He died Friday, March 24, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Carol and Ruth; three brothers, Robert, Roland and Timothy.

Funeral services for Margaret L. WALKER, 88, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with Rev. Jerry White officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WALKER was born July 21, 1917, in Chase, Kan., to Joseph Isom ADAMS and Laura (JAMISON) ADAMS. She died Thursday, March 23, 2006, in Gore. She married Raymond WALKER, June 8, 1933, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death, April 4, 2002, Survivors include her children, Richard Ray and wife Shirley, Nancy, Larry and wife Gilda; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Phyllis WHITEHEAD and two brothers, Melvin and Bernard ADAMS.

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