MARCH 2007

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Graveside services for Betty Ilene BOYD, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BOYD was born April 17, 1918, in Duck Hill, Miss, to Joe RANSOM and Jackie Marie (SANDERS) RANSOM CALLOWAY. She died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Jasper M. BOYD, who preceded her in death, Aug. 23, 1981. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Pat; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends She was also preceded in death by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.

Cremation for Pauline Marie BUKOWSKI, 46, of Sallisaw, were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BUKOWSKI was born Aug. 8, 1960, in Bristol, Conn., to Eugene Frank BUKOWSKI and Carol Jean (TONG) BUKOWSKI. She died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Sallisaw. Mrs. BUKOWSKI was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda and Casey; one son, Scotty; mother, Carol Jean BUKOWSKI; one sister, Lisa; three brothers, Mark, Patrick, and Terry; and a special friend, Debbie.

Memorial services for Harold "Vince" CAMPNEY, 62, of Granbury, Texas, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury, under the direction of Wiley Funeral Home of Granbury. Mr. CAMPNEY was born May 23, 1944, in Muskogee, to Harold and Alice (WINEBRIGHT) CAMPNEY, Sr. He died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Granbury. He married Georgia McKINZIE, in 1977, in San Angelo, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Georgia CAMPNEY of the home; children, Vincent Allen, Debra Kay, Joseph Edward, Angela, Terra, and Jennifer; sisters, Susie, and Gayle; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ronald CAMPNEY.

Graveside services for Norman Lee DORR, 60, of Vian, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Wincell Akin officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DORR was born Feb. 19, 1947, in Freemont, Ohio, to Herbert DORR and Mary (WHEELER) DORR. He died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, in Muskogee. He married Sandra Jo SMITH, Feb. 19, 1980, in Modesto, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Sandy DORR of the home; two daughters, Amanda and companion Jason, and Christina and companion Jordan; two sons, Mike and wife, Della, and Darrell and wife, Tisha; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Janet, Mary Jane, and Lois; two brothers, Rick and Allen; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one great-grandchid, Chanler Wayne WOOTEN.

Cremation for Myrna Gail WILLIAMS HUBBARD, 66, of Elkins, Ark., were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HUBBARD was born Feb. 25, 1940, in Clarksville, Ark., to Harvey Hoyt WILLIAMS and Edith Mary (HOUSTON) WILLIAMS. She died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include four daughters, Brenda, Mary Ellen, Bonnie and Marie; one son, Carl Ray; two brothers, James Kenneth and Butch; several grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Betty Jean WILLIAMS, and Dorothy Dean VAUGHT and one brother J.W. WILLIAMS.

Funeral services for Marie LEE, 76, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Fleetwood Cemetery near Sallisaw, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. LEE died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in a local nursing home. Survivors include one daughter, Rhonda; one son, Ronnie; one brother, Bill ; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Nolan MAINUS, 63, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Dale Wendlandt and Bro. Doug Anderson officiating. Burial was in the Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MAINUS was born on Sept. 8, 1943, in Sallisaw to James Albert MAINUS and Mattie Elizabeth (VANCE) MAINUS. He died on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Evelyn STOGSDILL on May 27, 1966, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn MAINUS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Doug; two sisters, Macie and Ellen; one brother, John David; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, James Albert MAINUS Jr., one sister, Marie BAILEY and his son, James MAINUS.

Funeral services for Loretta Louise MATHEWS MIZE, 84, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Phil Whitten officiating. Burial is in the Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MIZE was born on March 11, 1922, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Richard Dick MATHEWS and Mary Frances (CAREY) MATHEWS. She died on Sunday Feb. 25, 2007, in Fort Smith. She married Carl Leo MIZE Sr. on Aug. 9, 1939, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1989, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Joann and Tom, and Marilyn; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Carl Jr., and Richard and Dolores; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, sisters, and one grandchild, Shari WILSON.

Memorial services for Zeke McCONNELL, of SeaTac, Wash., 88, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac. Mr. McCONNELL was born Jan. 1, 1919, in Stilwell, to Josie CHUCULATE and Jessie McCONNELL. He died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, in Federal Way, Wash. He married Mae Ladinne DUFFY, in 1946. Survivors include his wife, Mae "Chick" McCONNELL; daughters, Kathi, and Denise; sons, Leslie, Joseph and Tyler.

Funeral services for Mabel Mae WEBB McKINNEY, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Brushy Holiness Church, north of Sallisaw with Revs. Robert Polvado and G.W. Birdsong officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs.McKINNEY was born April 18, 1917, in Sequoyah County, to Jackson Wayne "Jack" WEBB and Blanche (PALMER) WEBB. She died Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Drew William McKINNEY, June 21, 1941, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Dec. 16, 1991, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tony; two granddaughters; four sisters, Jessie, Reba, Audie and Vada. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Savola PITMAN, and four brothers, Olon, Ernest, Tom and Rube WEBB.

Leslie A. PINKSTON, 81, of Sallisaw died on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Gore. There will be no formal services and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PINKSTON was born on May 15, 1925, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., to James Elmer PINKSTON and Hazel Sybil (JOHNSON) PINKSTON. He married Mary Barbara WELCH on June 12, 1959, in Amarillo, Texas. She preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 1986, in Jacksonville, Texas. Survivors include three step-children, Charles, Carol, and Sandra; one step-grandson that he and his wife raised, Michael; several step-grandchildren; one sister, Betty; two brothers, Roy and Roger Alan; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Donald, Neal and Jerry PINKSTON.

Rodney Eugene RAMSEY, 43, of Webbers Falls, died on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in Tulsa. There will be no formal services. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Crest Cremation Center of Tulsa. Mr. RAMSEY was born on May 21, 1963, in Antioch, Calif., to Mary Gayle and Alvin Eugene RAMSEY. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth RAMSEY of the home; and one daughter, Jennifer. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Tracy Gayle.

Graveside services for Maxine Elizabeth RUSH, 89, of Roseville, Ark., were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Garden of Memories in Charleston, Ark., under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris, Ark. Mrs. RUSH died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda; three grandsons; two granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nellie (BRIGHT) KING, her husband, Harold RUSH and sister, Mrs. Gene FISHER.

Funeral services for Jimmie Lee SMITH, 66, of Gans were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Elbert Owens officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SMITH was born on April 1, 1940, in Westville to Charles Commodore SMITH and Stella Christine (RHINE) SMITH. He died on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007, in Gans. He married Georgia Lynn COX on June 10, 1961, in Westville. Survivors include his wife, Georgia SMITH, of the home; one daughter, Carrie, and her husband, Randy; one son, Michael, and his wife, Sandy; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Shirley; two brothers, Danny and Bobby; and several other relatives and friends.

Cremation for Annie Mae WALKER, 80, of Vian, was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WALKER was born Oct. 11, 1926, in Eufaula, to Reuben STOVER and Melah MANLEY. She died Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Mike and wife, Martha, Curtis Joe and wife, Vickie; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one granddaughter, Tiffany Marie WALKER.

Funeral services for Selma Faye BERNARD, 73, of Uniontown, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery in Short, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. BERNARD died Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Uniontown. Survivors include two brothers, William L. and Noah; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Walter THOMPSON of Van Buren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Pearl (HOOD BERNARD.

Funeral services for Eddie H. "Red" BRESHEARS, 76, of Poteau were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Springhill Baptist Church in Monroe with the Rev. Chris Lovell officiating. Burial was in the Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. BRESHEARS was born on March 23, 1930, in Wellington, Texas. He died on Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Phyllis BRESHEARS of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and JoAnn, and Wayne and Mary Jo; one daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Chris; brother and sister-in-law, Butch and Frankie; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Wilhelmenia, and Ronnie, May and Joel, and Rita; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Byron FIELDS, 33, of Marble City are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw with George Byrd and the Revs. Stanley Cottrell and Wylie Cole officiating. Burial is in the Bush Cemetery in Marble City under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FIELDS was born on Jan. 23, 1974, in Tahlequah to Terry F. NOEL and Anita Kay (FIELDS) NOEL. He died on Thursday, March 1, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Shelby Ray; grandparents, Bob WEESE and Samaria FIELDS, and Billie NOEL; 11 aunts, Karen, Janetta, Melissa, Marlene, Wyleah, Faye, Charlene, Judy, Dixie, Janie, and Janice; and six uncles, Squirrel, Butch, Jim, Joe, Frank and Calvin. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Squirrel FIELDS and Henry NOEL, and one aunt, Amy FIELDS.

Funeral services for Paul E. GALLOWAY, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Billy Gene Sagely officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, with military honors provided by VFW Post 8384 of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. GALLOWAY was born May 16, 1922, in Wilson Rock community, to Jim GALLOWAY and Flossie (LEE) GALLOWAY. He died Thursday, March, 1, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Paula; two sons, James and Ronnie; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dave and Frank; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Pauline and Irene.

Cremation for Pauline E. HAWORTH, 84, of Sallisaw, was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Haworth was born May 18, 1922, in Oklahoma, to Bessey McKNIGHT. She died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Alice "Bobbie", and Mary Faye Elizabeth; and one son, Millard D., Jr.; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Lenora HENSLEY, 80, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Spiro City Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. HENSLEY died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Brenda and her husband, Frank, Marilyn and her husband, Damon, and Patty and husband, James; one son, Jerry and wife, Debbie; one sister, Dorothy; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Ryan BROWN.

Cremation for Muerl Jewelene McCOY, 64, of Muldrow, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McCOY was born May 7, 1942, in Milrose, Ark., to Jack Arthur SQUIRESand Velma Gertrude (POWELL) SQUIRES. She died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Meiral and Debbie; three sons, Arthur Dale, David Ray and Eldridge Lavon, Jr.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bessie, Beverly and Thelma; six brothers, James, Harry, Sr., John, Roger, Jack, and Morris Dick; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Farrell Don REED, 42, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Shawn Money, Jimmy Hunt, Jack Baron and Bro. Kenneth Lynn officiating. Burial is in the Liberty Cemetery north of Roland under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. REED was born on June 10, 1964, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John H. REED Jr. and Ruth W. (WOODWARD) REED. He died on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Eutonia Gay "Tonia" TANKSLEARY on Dec. 19, 1997, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Tonia REED of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kena and Jeff, and Jessica and Dustin; one son, Zachary Don; his parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Ron; one grandson; three nephews; mother and father-in-law, Troy and Elizabeth TANKSLEARY; and other relatives and friends.

Cremation for Larry Don ROBINSON, 62, of Magazine, Ark., was under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris, Ark. Mr. ROBINSON died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Brenda ROBINSON of Magazine; children and spouses, Donnie and Alma, Ron and Tracy, John and Sherri, Larry, Scott and Christy, Stacie and Daniel, and Arie and Sarah and Christopher and Amanda; sisters and spouse, Ruth, and Jean and Jim; brother and spouse, James and Joyce ROBINSON of Paris; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmo and Erma Pauline (KUTRIGHT) ROBINSON, grandson, Brandon ROBINSON, and daughter, Twany ROBINSON.

Funeral services for Reba Faye HALE SWINT, 78, of Fairfield, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SWINT died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Fairfield. Survivors include her husband, Guy of the home; four daughters, Brenda, Tina, Pamela and Rhonda.

Funeral services for Bonnie M. CLARK, 75, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Victory Temple Church in Roland. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. CLARK was born Dec. 7, 1931, in Sallisaw, to Thomas and Audry FRAZIER. She died Monday, March 5, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Vicki and her husband, David, and Shawn and her husband, Mark; four sisters, Pauline, Faye, Bettye, and Mary; four brothers, Marion, Kenneth, Homer and Tommy; two grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob CLARK, parents, granddaughter, Leah RIGGS, two brothers, Levi FRAZIER and Jerry FRAZIER and a sister, Jean ROGERS.

Funeral services for Henrietta CLARK, 86, of Waldo, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church with Bro. Raymond Hicks officiating. Burial was in the Beech Creek Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. of Magnolia, Ark. Mrs. CLARK was born on Dec. 18, 1920, in Waldo to John W. and Leona (BLANCETT) McLAIN. She died on Monday, March 5, 2007, in Magnolia. Survivors include three daughters, Patsy and her husband, Ronald, Molly and her husband, Mike, and Kay and her husband, Jack; one brother, Curtis; son-in-law, Bearl; seven grandchildren; and two great grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harry CLARK, one daughter, Iris J. GLASS, two brothers, and one sister.

Memorial services for George C. Curtis, 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial of cremains will be at a later date at Lee's Chapel in Muldrow under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. Curtis was a former printer and of the Lutheran faith. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; five daughters, Dawn, Ann and Georgia, Roberta, and Lucinda; three sons, Clyde, Raymond and Randy; one brother, Harold; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Cynthia Lou "Cindy" ERWIN, 39, of Booneville, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery near Muldrow under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. Mrs. ERWIN was born on Aug. 6, 1967, in Sallisaw to Dallas QUALLS and June QUALLS. She died on Saturday, March 3, 2007, in Booneville. Mrs. QUALLS was formerly employed by Trane Industries in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Tom, of the home; two sons, Brad EDWARDS of Fort Smith, and Kendall EDWARDS of Nicut; her mother of Sallisaw; three sisters, Vickie JOHNSON of Muldrow, and Lisa JOHNSON and Nicole EUBANKS, both of Sallisaw; and two brothers, Andy and Bobby QUALLS, both of Sallisaw. She was preceded in death by her father, and a brother, Matthew QUALLS. Pallbearers were Warren Alexander, Craig Edgmon, Lonnie Johnson, Jeremy Johnson, Brandon Morgan, and Jimmy Brewer.

Cremation for Clayton Lee KENT, 64, of Sallisaw, was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KENT was born Oct. 7, 1942, in Gideon, Mo., to Herbert J. KENT and Nina O. Hubbard. He died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one brother, Johnny; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Garrel Gene and Phillip and one sister, Romona.

Cremation for Robert Ross MOORE, 78, of Muldrow, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Moore was born Oct. 19, 1928, in Charlottesville, Va., to Drewry Edward MOORE, Sr. and Effie Mae (MORRIS) MOORE. He died Sunday, March 4, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Kathleen; two sons, Kevin and Shawn; one brother, Drewr, Jr.; six nephews; two nieces; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha (BOX) MOORE, two sisters, Opal OWENS and an infant sister, one brother, James MOORE and his parents.

Donald NORMAN, 75, of Muldrow died on Sunday, March 4, 2007, in Muldrow. There will be no formal services. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NORMAN was born on March 25, 1931, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to Clifford Roy NORMAN Sr. and Mabel (LEWIS) NORMAN. He married Marlene Louise PHILIPPI on April 8, 1957, in Oxnard, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Marlene NORMAN, of the home; one daughter, Teresa L.; two sons, Clifford Roy and Mark Earl; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Donald Dean NORMAN Jr.

Funeral services for Twanna J. MOSBY STEPHENS, 45, of the Liberty community are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Revs. J.D. Jones and Ron Duncan and Evangelists Minerva Roberts and Bertha Mitchell officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast, of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STEPHENS was born on July 10, 1961, in Roseburg, Ore., to Sherrell MOSBY and Opal (MATTINGLY) MOSBY. She died on Sunday, March 4, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jerry STEPHENS on July 31, 1991, in Mansfield, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Jerry, of the home; six daughters, April, Shelby Amber, Savanna, Selina and Sierra; two sons, Wesley and Justin; five grandchildren; her parents, of Sallisaw; maternal grandmother, Eunice LONG; one sister, Cheryl; four brothers, Calvin, Joseph W., Ronald Lee, and Paul David ; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Charles WILLIGE Jr., 48, of Gans were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial was in the Gans Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIGE was born on Nov. 15, 1958, in Tulsa to Charles August WILLIGE Sr. and Carol NEEL. He died on Friday, March 2, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Dana (HAGERMAN) WILLIGE of the home; one son, Daniel; two sisters, Roberta and her husband, Johnny, and Connie and her husband, Rick; two brothers, Robert and his wife, Jeanie, and Carl and his wife, Cathy; his parents; six nieces; five nephews; and four grand-nieces. He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph KUPKA, grandmother, Alberta OZDLLA, and grandfather, Robert George WILLIGE.

Funeral services for Grover Alfred WILLIS, 69, of New Home, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the New Home Baptist Church with Rev. Mark McMillan officiating. Burial was in Nevels Memorial Cemetery in Tahoka, Texas, under the direction of White Funeral Home of Tahoka. Mr. WILLIS was born Dec. 1, 1937, in Welling, to Grover and Charity (WRIGHT) WILLIS. He died Saturday, March 3, 2007, in Lubbock, Texas. He married Ellen McNUTT, Nov. 7, 1959, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Ellen WILLIS; two sons, David and his wife, Imelda, and Johnny and his wife, Darla; one daughter, Rhonda and her husband, Don; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; five brothers, Bill, Arthur, Alonzo, Paul and Johni; four sisters, Francis, Mabel, Sadie, and Leona. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Mike and two children, Belinda and Richard WILLIS.

Funeral services for Ray JONES, 81, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Stephen Lee officiating. Burial was in the Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. JONES was born on Sept. 12, 1925, in Redland to Jacob Peter JONES and Laura Alice (LOWRANCE) JONES. He died on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Roland. He married Beverly Ann JORDAN on June 25, 1944, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 1987, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Ann; one son Richard Ray; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Molene "Babe"; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Emmitt, Eudean, Johnny and Buford, and three sisters, Flety SPENCE, Jennie ANGLEN, and Dutch JONES.

Graveside services for Donald Ray OGDON, 71, of Roland are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Blackjack Cemetery gazebo northwest of Muldrow with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Burial is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. OGDON was born on Feb. 7, 1936, in Muldrow to Callus James OGDON and Willie (DAWS) OGDON. He died on Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Patricia Ann FROST on Jan. 22, 1960, in Hawthorne, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Pat, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Eric and Rebecca, and Clinton and Trudy, and Ronnie and Yvonne; six grandchildren; four sisters, Lucille, Delcia, Lera, and, and Emma; and one brother, Billy Joe. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Wanda Fay OGDON, one brother, Robert OGDON and one grandson, Jonathan OGDON .

Funeral services for Marilyn J. WILBANKS, 56, of Redland community, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WILBANKS was born Dec. 1, 1950, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Raymond Edward "Sam" CLABORN and Dorothy Jean (RICHMOND) CLABORN. She died Wednesday, March 7, 2007, in Fort Smith. She married John Carl WILBANKS, Feb. 17, 1982, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; mother, of Muldrow; one son and daughter-in-law, Gabriel and Shanell; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Shonn and Rhonda; three grandsons; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tilford and Billie WILBANKS; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, and a special aunt and uncle, Ralph and Ada SNIDER.

Graveside services for Pauline L. ANDERSON, 89, of Sallisaw are being held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ANDERSON was born on Sept. 12, 1917, in Hanson to Perry SCOGGINS and Agnes (FINE) SCOGGINS. She died on Monday, March 12, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married James Polk ANDERSON. He preceded her in death in November 1985 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Helen V. ; one son, Stephen M.; five grandchildren; two great-gradsons; two brothers, John and Gene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Grace TESSIER and Helen AUSBOURNE and two brothers, Nicholas and Robert SCOGGINS.

Graveside services for Derick Rhett COTTRELL, an infant, of Vian are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Dan Roberts officiating. Burial is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on March 12, 2007, in Tahlequah to Derick Anthony COTTRELL and Jaela Noell (CHOATE) COTTRELL. He died on Monday, March 12, 2007, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his parents, of the home; grandparents, Rev. Stanley and Terri COTTRELL, Leslie CHOATE, and Dana WEBB; great-grandparents, Bill and Eula CHOATE, Terry WEBB and Nikkie CLOUD, Dan and Betty ROBERTS, and Dow and Sharon COTTRELL; one aunt, Angel CHOATE; two uncles, Cameron and Josh; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Greg DUTY, 49, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Maple Cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DUTY was born May 28, 1957, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Claude Eugene DUTY and Melba Lavern MIDDLETON. He died Thursday, March 8, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Desiree M.; one son, Canaan G.; mother and step-father, Lavern and Paul CRAWFORD; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial services for Ratha Shannon GOODWIN, 42, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. GOODWIN died Friday, March 9, 2007, in Van Buren. Survivors include three daughters, Taresta, Ashleigh and Shannon; parents, Raymond GOODWIN and Ann DAVIS; three brothers, Gordon, Garthe and Grallen; two grandchildren; four nephews; one aunt and uncle; numerous cousins; one great-aunt; and a host of friends.

Private graveside services for Raymond C. HEATH Jr., 84, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Seabolt Cemetery. Mr. HEATH died on Friday, March 9, 2007. Mr. HEATH is survived by his wife, Orpha HEATH of Sallisaw. Services were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Carl William LAWRENCE, 61, of Ada, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Parsons, Kan., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LAWRENCE was born March 20, 1945, in Parsons, Kan., to Wilbert Lindsey LAWRENCE and Thelma Elizabeth (SMITH) LAWRENCE. He died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Ada. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Vernon E. and Loraine; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Hubert Dale LAWRENCE, Delbert David LAWRENCE and Wilbert Allen LAWRENCE.

Funeral services for Mary Katherine REMY, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Preston Collins and the Rev. Dale Thompson officiating. Burial is in the Webb Mausoleum at the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. REMY died Sunday, March 11, 2007, in Fort Smith. Mrs. REMY was born in Fort Smith, the daughter of Leland and Margurette Marie (TODD) WEBB of Sallisaw. She married on Aug. 10, 1974 in the First Baptist Church, Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Calvin A. REMY, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Kelly; one sister, Marcia Dianne; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Billie Marie RUTHERFORD, 84, of Miami, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home in Miami with Rev. Don Varble officiating. Burial will be in Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens, east of Miami, under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. Mrs. Rutherford was born Nov. 16, 1922, in Wagoner, to Everrett and Nannie (COOPER) CLARK. She died Monday, March 12, 2007, in Columbus, Kan. She married Roy E. RUTHERFORD, Sr., Dec. 24, 1941, in Commerce. He preceded her in death, Aug. 8, 1997. Survivors include three sons, Roy E., Jr. and wife, Patricia, Rev. Steven Douglas and wife, Carol, and John Scott and wife, Jane; one sister, Joanna and husband, John; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters.

Funeral services for Sue TEAGUE, 62, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren. Burial is in Conley Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. TEAGUE died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Raymond of the home; one daughter, Barbara; two step-daugters, Raylene and Gayle; one son, Douglas; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Graveside services for Martha Jane TINNEY, 94, of Roland were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Belfonte Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, with the Rev. David Johnson officiating. Burial was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. TINNEY was born on March 9, 1913, in Bonanza, Ark., to Dave COLE and Emma (PADGETT) COLE. She died on Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Roland. She married Walter Hamilton TINNEY on Nov. 11, 1927, in the Long community. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1978, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one grandson, Larry; one great-granddaughter; two great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Sue TINNEY.

Funeral services for Mary A. TURNER, 78, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TURNER was born on Sept. 10, 1928, in Hanson to Buck CULLUM and Ruby (ANDERSON) CULLUM. She died on Friday, March 9, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married James A. TURNER on July 8, 1957, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 1992, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela and Marilyn; two sons, Dr. James E. and Dr. Max D.; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty, Teresa, and Jeannie; one brother, Frank; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Max YANCY, two sisters, Euna COKER and Eva CULLUM, and three brothers, James CULLUM, Carl CULLUM, and Freddy CULLUM.

Funeral services for G.W. "Dub" WILKINS, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lewis Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Lewis Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. WILKINS was born Jan. 25, 1936. He died Friday, March 9, 2007. Survivors include his wife, Joann WILKINS of Sallisaw; son and daughter-in-law, Jacky and Mary Jane; daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Lance; sister, Parma; nephew, Jerry; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Terri Lynn GOFF, 23, of Keota, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Antioch Baptist Church with Revs. Elbert Owens and Gary Maxwell officiating. Burial was in Keota Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. GOFF was born March 12, 1984, in Stigler, to Lindsey and Sheila (ROYE) GOFF. She died Monday, March 12, 2007, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Alyssa Jade; parents, Sheila DUNKIN and husband, Doye Lyn, and Lindsey GOFF and his wife, Tammy; five sisters, Jackie and husband, Tommy Jr., Amber and husband, Jimmy, Brianna Jo, Erica, and Tiffany; three brothers, Justin and wife, Rachell, Nick and Travis; paternal grandmother, Retha GOFF; maternal grandparents, Doye and JoAnn DUNKIN; and seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Earl ROYE and Eugene GOFF, and two nephews, Bo Arron and Kody.

Funeral services for Clarrissa Carroll HARP, 97, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARP was born April 26, 1909, in Curtis, to George HOTZ and Grace HOTZ. She died Tuesday, March 13, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Roy HARP, Nov. 10, 1992, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Roy of the home; one daughter, Joan E.; two sons, James R. and Charles E.; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two sisters, three granddaughters, one grandson and one son, Gerald "Corky" CARROLL.

Funeral services for Vera KING, 97, of Independence, Kan., formerly of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Penwell-Gabel Webb and Rodrick Chapel in Independence with pastors of the First United Church of Independence officiating. Buriel was in Arlington Memory Gardens in Midwest City, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Webb and Rodrick of Independence.Mrs. KING was born, March 10, 1910 in Long to Samuel W. BRYANT and Hattie E. (HAYS) BRYANT. She died Wednesday, March 14, 2007, in Eagle Estates. She married Bill S. KING, Jan. 13, 1927, in Long. He preceded his wife in death in October of 1989. Survivors include one son, Bill ; one daughter, Waneve; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Carol BABB SPARKS, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Tommy Hawkins and Harold Gibson officiating. Burial is in Peters Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SPARKS was born Jan. 26, 1940, in Sallisaw, to Sherman BABB and Bertha Ellen (ROGERS) BABB. She died Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Joey; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Melanie; four grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Dagmar; one sister-in-law, Marsha; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her twin brother, Harold BABB, and husband, Don SPARKS.

Funeral services for Mary Etta BARNES, 88, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle in Gore with Rev. William O. Armstrong and Mr. John A. Barnes officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BARNES was born July 11, 1918, in Tahlequah, to John SKINNER and Esther Emily (GRIFFIN) SKINNER. She died Monday, March 19, 2007, in Gore. She married Edd BARNES, Sept. 30, 1935, in Eufaula. He preceded her in death, June 24, 1973, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Inez and Jerry; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Johnny and Linda, George, Eddie and Connie, and Glen; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Imogene BARNES, parents, three sisters, Eveyln FOX, Opal ROBERTS, and Vivian HEATON and four brothers, Gayle, Cecil, Millard and Jim SKINNER.

Graveside services for Bobbie Sue BUTLER, 16, of Talihina, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Whitesboro Cemetery in Whitesboro, with Rodney Tate officiating, under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home of Talihina. She was born Oct. 22, 1990, in Talihina, to Carl E. BUTLER and Rhonda Charleen (KILLINGSWORTH) CATE. She died Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Talihina. Survivors include her parents, Rhonda and Gary CATE; brothers, Jimmy Butler and Gary, Jr.; sisters, Tisha, Carla, Jessie, Brandy, Chrystal, and Elizabeth; grandmother, Linda WILLIS; and father Carl Eugene BUTLER.

Graveside memorial services for Eddie Earl FAULKNER, 69, of Richardson, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Restland Memorial Park in Dallas, Texas, with friend, Michael Davenport officiating, under the direction of Restland Funeral Home of Dallas. Mr. FAULKNER was born April 27, 1937, in Sallisaw, to Earl and Radomaye FAULKNER. He died Saturday, March 3, 2007. Survivors include twin daughters, Kelly, and Holly and, her husband, Ronnie; one son, Dr. Chris and wife, Sara; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; mother, Radomaye of the home; one sister, De Lois;one nephew; one brother, Larry Wayne and wife, Susan, and their son. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl in 1960.

Funeral services for Orval M. MOORE, 85, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Akins Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MOORE was born on May 5, 1921, in Qualls to Marshall Bradford MOORE and Laura Lee (NORFLEET) MOORE. He died on Saturday, March 17, 2007, in Talihina. He married Marjorie Jeanette ESSMAN on June 4, 1962, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Danny; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Darrell and Bridget, and Charley; three grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce and Doris; and one brother, Albert. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Howard MOORE.

Graveside services for J.D. "Babe" PHILLIPS, 76, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PHILLIPS was born May 13, 1930, in Vian, to Albert A. PHILLIPS and Zena BAKER. He died Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Vian. He married Hazel Mae HAGER, Dec. 19, 1960, in Stilwell. She preceded him in death, Feb. 3, 2004, in Gore. Survivors include one daughter, Connie; two sons, Tommy and Michael; seven grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and nine brothers.

Funeral services for the Rev. Herbert J. ROGERS, 85, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Rev. ROGERS died on Friday, March 16, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Alice, Pamela Sue, and Ramona Gail; two sons, Jim, and David Lynn; one sister, Velma; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Opal Sue ROGERS.

Funeral services for Ricky Lee SPRINGWATER, 47, of Cookson, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPRINGWATER was born May 22, 1959, in Fresno, Calif., to David Lee SPRINGWATER and Joyce (TOOTLE) SPRINGWATER. He died Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Tulsa. He married Cathy Lynn WILSON, June 28, 1980, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Cathy SPRINGWATER of the home; two sons, Timothy, and Justin Robert Lee; father; two brothers, Anthony and Jimmy; two grandsons; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Lorene F. THOMASON, 75, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Don Chaffin officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMASON was born Oct. 6, 1931, in Vian, to Freeman FORBUS and Viola SEAY. She died Thursday, March 15, 2007, in Gore. She married Ben W. THOMASON, Dec. 16, 1946, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Oct. 16, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and William; one son and daughter-in-law, James W. and Tammy; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Geneva and Charles; one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Laverna; special friend, Gene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Ben Freeman THOMASON, two sisters, Betty FORBUS and Evelyn THACKER and one brother, James FORBUS.

Graveside services for Lewis Edward VINCENT, 44, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Short Mountain Cemetery with Rev. Edward Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. Vincent was born June 5, 1962, in Tahlequah, to Bill Lewis and Evelyn Jo (COCHRAN) VINCENT. He died Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Spiro. Survivors include one brother, Billy; one sister, Maggie Ann; two nephews; one niece; one uncle, Lewis; special friend, Shannon; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and an aunt, Arbella WAGNER.

Graveside services for Tom BUSH, 90, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Bush Cemetery in Marble City with Willie Pigeon and Jackie Wayne Bush officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BUSH was born March 11, 1917, in Marble City, to Dave BUSH and Betty (GARVIN) BUSH. He died Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Vian. He married Margaret BULLET. They were married for 61 years. She preceded him in death on Jan. 31, 2002, in Tailholt. Survivors include two daughters, Phyllis and Naomi; four sons, Don, Jerry, Jackie, and Dee; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Nelson Ray and Timmy BUSH, five brothers, and five sisters.

Private memorial services for Richard Gilbert CHAMBERS, 74, of Vian, are being held at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CHAMBRS was born June 25, 1932, in Mena, Ark., to Richard Robert "Red" CHAMBERS and Iola CHAMBERS. He died Thursday, March 22, 2007, in Vian. He married Arlene CHAMBERS, Sept. 25, 1967, in Sherman, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Arlene of the home; two sons, Kevin and Taylor Wayne; one brother-in-law, Bill; two nieces; one nephew; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Beverly PHILLIPS.

Funeral services for Cloris "Shorty" ROY, 50, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Butterfield Assembly of God Church in Van Buren. Burial is in the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. ROY was born on June 21, 1956, in Lafayette, La., to Cloris ROY Sr. and Antonie PENDLETON. He died on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Gena of the home; one son, Gabe and his wife, April; one sister, Patricia, and her husband, Clifford; two brothers, Tony and his wife, Valerie, and Dewain and his wife, Laranda; one grandaughter; his "mother," Marie MATHIS; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Terrall ROY.

Graveside services for Norma Jean HAMMOND, 75, of Oklahoma City, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Steve Spyres officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HAMMOND was born Jan. 1, 1932, in Vian, to L.D. REYNOLDS and Bethel (BAREFIELD) REYNOLDS. She died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in Oklahoma City. She married James Curtis HAMMOND on Oct. 24, 1953, in Reno, Nev. He preceded her in death, on Oct. 22, 1999, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one son, Kenneth; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Bill; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Elinor, and James and Mary; one nephew; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and two sons, Curtis Dale HAMMOND and an infant.

Memorial services for Jennifer Lynn SAVAGE, 33, of Scranton, Ark., formerly of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Blackgum Baptist Church in Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter, and Donald Robertson and Lynn Brown officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SAVAGE was born on Aug. 26, 1973, in Biloxi, Miss., to Larry McCOY and Joan (YOUNG) McCOY. She died on Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in Clarkson, Ark. She married Phillip SAVAGE on Sept. 10, 2005, in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, Phillip, of the home; one daughter, Makenzie; one step-son, Rune; mother and step-father, Joan and Harold Ray JONES; father and step-mother, Larry and Polly McCOY; one brother, Phillip; one sister Kimberly; maternal grandparents, Douglas "Boots" YOUNG and Rena YOUNG, and Wanda YOUNG; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Charles William O'KELLEY, 82, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. O'KELLEY died Sunday, March 18, 2007, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Patsy, of the home; one daughter, Sharon; one son, Charles Howard; two sisters, Ellen and her husband, Earl, and Mary; five brothers, Conley, Freddy, John C., and Curtis, and Quincie; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Albert and William O'KELLEY. To place an online tribute, please visit www.edwardfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Freddy E. O'KELLEY, 77, of Rudy, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial will be in Steward Cemetery, near Mountainburg, Ark., with Masonic graveside services, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. O'KELLEY died Thursday, March 22, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen O'KELLEY of the home; three daughters, Alecia, and her husband, Dale, Pamela, and Renita, and her husband, Don; mother-in-law, Velma SMITH; sister-in-law, Patsy; two sisters, Mary and Ellen, and her husband, Earl; four brothers, Conley, and his wife, Azana, John and his wife, June, Quince and his wife, Georgia, and Curtis and, his wife, Jeanie; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Lillie BREWER, 89, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in the Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BREWER was born on June 7, 1917, in the Brushy Community to Thomas Jefferson HINES and Nancy Jane (SILLS) HINES. She died on Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Harley Truman BREWER on Dec. 23, 1936, in Sallisaw. He preceded her death on Sept. 18, 1980, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Virgil and Troy; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Donald and Marvin BREWER, three sisters, Molly MARTIN, Edith HINES, and Jessie WHITE, and three brothers, Clayton, Newton, and Watie HINES.

Cremation for Gene Elsworth DIDIER, 66, of Sallisaw, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DIDIER was born Oct. 13, 1940, in Frederick, to James Lewis DIDIER and Betty Beryl NISCHWITZ. He died Friday, March 23, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one grandson, Skylar; one sister, Judy; two nieces; two nephews; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Mark DIDIER.

Funeral services for Virginia Louise McCLAIN DREW, 71, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the New Horizons in Fort Smith, Ark., with Apostle Kenneth Royal officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. DREW was born March 16, 1935, in Muldrow, to Maxie McCLAIN and Bellorza PETTUS McCLAIN. She died Tuesday, March 20, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include daughters, Regina, Valerie, Rici and Virginia; step-daughter, Gwen; sons, Johnny, Kabir, Vincent, Joseph and Victor; step-son, Wilbert and Roger; 29 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Wanda Mae; brothers, Pettis, Willard, Virgil and Leo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard DREW.

Funeral services for Melvina (WILLIS) MARTIN, 72, of Stilwell, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Clarksville, Ark. with Revs. Doyle Martin, Darrell Martin, Doug Martin and Carl Sorv officiating. Burial was in Baston Cemetery in Oark, Ark., under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. Mrs. MARTIN was born March 14, 1935, to Felix WILLIS and Nancy (BRISON) WILLIS. She died Monday, March 26, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include daughter, Doris; sons, Rev. Doyle, Rev. Darrell, and Rev. Doug; brothers, Ed , Dennis, and Levi; sisters, Ollie and Sylvia; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Cecil MARTIN, brothers, Buster WILLIS and Denver WILLIS, and her sister, Annis MELSON.

Funeral services for Nicie Ellen MATHIS, 90, of Bartlesville, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial is in Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MATHIS was born Sept. 19, 1916, in Cookson, to Milton James SMITH and Mary Jane (CONATHER) SMITH. She died Sunday, March 25, 2007, in Bartlesville. Survivors include one daughter, Sendi; three sons, Richard "Pete", J.D., and Jerry "Rusty"; 27 grandchildren; 80 great-grandchildren; 59 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Bernice, an infant, and Shirley Jo BRIDGES, six brothers, Bill, Alvin, Frank, Claude, John and Dan and four sisters, Lizzie, Ellie, Annie and Lillie.

Funeral services for Thomas B. "Buggs" McCLENDON, 85, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Resthaven Mortuary in Wichita, Kan., under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Wichita. Mr. McCLENDON died Thursday, March 1, 2007. Survivors include his wife, Almeta M. McCLENDON; sons, Thomas, Kenneth, Randy, Kirk, Douglas; daughters, Danna, Teresa, Linda, Cindy, Darcy; brother, Junior; sisters, Ann, Gladys; 25 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Kevin REESE, 22, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. REESE died Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Crawford County. Survivors include his wife, Carman of the home; one son, Evan Ray; his mother and step-father, Pattie and Tony CHASTAIN; his father and step-mother, Lanny and Nicki REESE; one sister, Kaycee; two step-sisters, Allison and Lacee; two brothers, Kyle and James; maternal grandfather, Clay WILEY; maternal grandparents, Perry and Earnestine SMITHERMAN; and paternal grandparents, Linal and Barbara REESE.

Funeral services for Guyth W. ROGERS, 96, of Scranton, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Prairie View United Methodist Church in Prairie View, Ark. Burial was in Wares Chapel Cemetery in Dublin, Ark., under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris, Ark. Mr. ROGERS died Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Paris. Survivors include his wife, Vera ROGERS of Scranton; daughters, Kathy and Millissia; son, Ross; sisters, Prue, Eileen and Marilyn; brother, David; step-children, Jim, Bill, Dennis, Martin, Joyce, Ruth, JoAnn, Carol, and Rose Mary; 22 step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buel S. ROGERS and Etta (LIPE) ROGERS and first wife, Ruth (WEATHERTON) ROGERS, daughter, Connie Ruth CARD and grandson, Monty HARRIS.

Graveside services for Bailey Lynn and Sierra Lynn SANDERS, twin infant girls, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. They were born March 24, 2007, in Little Rock, Ark., to Charles Wayne SANDERS and Cotie Lynn (ANDERSON) SANDERS. They died Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Little Rock. Survivors include their parents, of the home; maternal grandparents, David and Charlotte ANDERSON; paternal grandparent, Shirley SANDERS; maternal great-grandparents, Shirley A. ANDERSON and Ella G. MARTIN; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Nance Marie (COURTIN) VANZANT, 38, of Stillwater, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Stillwater with Rev. Stanley M. Warfield, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Stillwater, under the direction of Strode Funeral Home of Stillwater. Mrs. VANZANTwas born March 7, 1969, in Ridley Park, Pa., to Stephen E. COURTIN and Barbara (GAYNOR) COURTIN. She died Friday, March 23, 2007, in Stillwater. She married Dr. Greg VANZANT, formerly of Sallisaw, May 2, 1998, in Temple, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Greg VANZANT; son, Cort Gregory; daughter, Claudia Marie; her mother; her father; two sisters, Barbara and Terilyn; and her maternal grandmother, Nanse S. GAYNOR.

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