MARCH 2009

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Graveside services for Remington Taylor JENNINGS, an infant, of Muldrow, are being held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Cemetery with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 25, 2009, in Little Rock, Ark., to Ethan JENNINGS and Christina (LOWDER) JENNINGS. He died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, in Little Rock. Survivors include his parents, of the home; maternal grandmother, Annie BAILEY and her husband, Darrell; maternal grandfather, Johnny LOWDER; paternal grandparents, Jeffery S. and Teresa JENNINGS; maternal great-grandparents, Richard and Shirley QUALLS; paternal great-grandmothers, Christine JENNINGS and Betty KLING; two aunts; and two uncles.

Funeral services for Lisa MORSE, 46, of Cedarville, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MORSE was born Oct. 17, 1962, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Bluford GIBBONS and Floydean (SKIRLOCK) GIBBONS. She died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Mandy and Erney; one son, Lucas; one grandchild; father; three sisters, Tammy and Rodney, Pam and James, and Becky and Henry; one brother, Aaron; and two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her mother and grandmother, Willie GIBBONS.

Funeral services for Jewell Mabel ROGERS, 94, of Gans, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Gans Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Harold McKeehen and Dennis Hall officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROGERS was born May 6, 1914, in Hanson, to Claude BUTCHER and Ada (BILLINGSLY) BUTCHER. She died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Herman Jasper ROGERS Sr., Oct. 29, 1929, in Gans. He preceded her in death, April 24, 1990, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Roy, Phyllis and Roy, and Donna and Dennis; six sons and daughters-in-law, Herman Jr. and Norma, Carroll Lee and Mayme, Bobby and Wanda, Jerry and Cindy and Dwight, and Zoella, and Ronnie and Cindy; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Flossie McGEHEE and one brother, Loyd BUTCHER.

Graveside services for Robert Guy WILLIAMS, 73, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rocky Point Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS was born April 17, 1935, in Charleston, S.C., to Harry WILLIAMS. He died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Phyllis Alicia STEWART, July 1, 1970, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Roberta “Bobbye”and her husband, Jerry, and Samantha; seven grandchildren; mother-in-law, Mildred Irene (PRICE); and brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Sharon.

Funeral services for Danny BUSH, 52, of Muldrow, are being held at 1:30 p m Thursday at the Belfonte School Gymnasium, north of Muldrow, witht he Rev Ed Baker and Frankie Studie officiating. Burial is in the Bush Cemetery, north of Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr.BUSH was born Jan 11, 1957, in Tahlequah, to Robert BUSH and Lillian (EAGLE) DENNY. He died Monday, March 2, 2009, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Julie; one son, Jason; father; mother; four brothers, Wayne, Paul, Isreal, and Bobby; three sisters, Debbie, Patty, and Martha; eight grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jacklyn BUSH and his step-father, Sonny DENNY.

Funeral services for J.R. GATES, 76, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Revs. Dale Ritter and Steve Spyres officiating. Burial was in the Sellers Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GATES was born Jan. 30, 1933, in Sapulpa, to Claude Alexander GATES and Frances (ANTHONY) GATES. He died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Vian. He married Wyvona Freeda BLOOMER, Nov. 30, 1955, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Freeda of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Rebecca, and Brian and Julie; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores; three brothers, Doyle, Claude H., and Chester; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Doris ROWE.

Graveside services for Lois Vivian “Aunt Lois” JAMES, 82, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with R.L. “Peewee” Curry and Twylah Taylor Morris officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JAMES was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Marble City, to Louis Pease McGEE and Pearl Ann (WEBB) McGEE. She died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Don JAMES, Dec. 19, 1975, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death, Oct. 12, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sisters, Jewell, Edna and Betty; one sister-in-law, Anna; three brothers-in-law, Harold, Kenneth and Norman; special friends, Betty and Patsy; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, John George McGEE, two sisters, Lucille CHOATE and Mary CHEEK and her husband, Bill PHILPOT.

Funeral services for Ardie Lee MARKHAM, 84, formerly of McCurtain, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Old Panther Church in McCurtain with the Rev. Leroy Orr officiating. Burial will be in Old Panther Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MARKHAM was born May 8, 1924, to Sheridan DECKER and Dorthelia BLAN. She died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Gore. Mrs. MARKHAM enjoyed embroidery. Survivors include one daughter, Linda and her husband, Mickey; two sons, Joe and his wife, Ruth, and Charles and his wife, Shirley; one brother, Alvin and his wife, Betty; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harrell and one brother, Doyle DECKER.

Funeral services for Ronald Lee MOSBY, 44, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church with the Revs. J.D. Jones and Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MOSBY was born Dec. 2, 1964, in Sallisaw, to Sherrell MOSBY and Opal (MATTINGLY) MOSBY. He died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Cheryl Adele and her husband, Danny; three brothers, Calvin, Paul and his wife, Linda, and J.W. and his wife, Lesa; one brother-in-law, Jerry; parents, of the home; and grandmother, Eunice MATTINGLY-LONG. He was preceded in death by his sister, Twanna Janean STEPHENS, paternal grandparents, Joe and Dorothy MOSBY, maternal grandfather, A.L. “Gus” MATTINGLY and three uncles and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Gerald Julious POSTELL, 70, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Mr. POSTELL was born July 29, 1938, in Charleston, S.C., to Tommy and Nina (STRICKLAND) POSTELL. He died Monday, March 2, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Flora (COUCH) POSTELL; one daughter, Patricia; three sons, Mike, John and Paul; two sisters, Nillie and Barbara; five brothers, Winston, Will, Bill, Eddie, and David; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda POSTELL and one brother.

Funeral services for James Harvey RIGGS, 57, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Mineral Springs Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with the Revs. Bill Adcock and Kendall Ross officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RIGGS was born Dec. 3, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Wadie Lee RIGGS and Patsy Jane (WOODWARD) RIGGS. He died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Muldrow. He married Ethel Dianne MUNSELL, Nov. 26, 1971, in Checotah. Survivors include his wife, Dianne of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerry, and Billy and Johnna, and Donald and Sherry; four grandchildren; parents; one brother and sister-in-law, David and Vicki; one sister and brother-in-law, Sandy and Mike; father-in-law and mother-in-law, H.H. and Vera MUNSELL; two brothers-in-law, HOWARD and David; and sister-in-law, Anna and her husband, Mendel.

Funeral services for Shirley Ann BURNS STEELEY, 70, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Vernon Stone and Tommy Noel officiating. Burial is in Flute Springs Cemetery, in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STEELEY was born Dec. 21, 1938, in Sallisaw, to John Franklin BURNS and Pearl Mae (PETREE) BURNS. She died Sunday, March 1, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include six sons and three daughters-in-law, Larry Dale and Vickie, David Randall and Imojean, Terry Don, Randy and Tiffany, Jerry and John; two step-daughters, Delain and Jennifer; one step-son, Greg; four sisters, Geneva, Ruth Nell, Barbara, and Dixie; one brother, Homer Dean; 29 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George STEELEY, one son, Rickey Lee SIZEMORE, one step-daughter, Judith STEELEY, two brothers, John and Robert BURNS and three sisters, Gladys PENNY, Molly KENNEDY and Suzie SPENCER.

A memorial graveside service for Teresa Ann DUNN, 45, of Arkoma, is being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mt. View Cemetery in Hackett, Ark., with the Rev. Bob Winton officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. DUNN was born March 16, 1963, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jerry DUNN and Paula (BEENE) DUNN. She died Monday, March 2, 2009, in Arkoma. Survivors include two sons, Kevin and his wife, Molina, and Alvin; three sisters, Jerri and her husband, Mike and Tammy and David, and Bobbie and her husband, Donnie; mother; three grandchildren; and step-dad, Danny McDONALD. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Flossie Lee ENGLAND, 88, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Muldrow Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. Carl Fugett and Eddie Kazy officiating. Burial was in Redland Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ENGLAND was born April 27, 1920, in Redland, to Henry CHANDLER and Thelma (LOLLIS) CHANDLER. She died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda and Johnnie; two sons, Olen and Franky Dewayne; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, John Jerry ENGLAND Jr., one daughter, Terri Diane KAZY, one sister, Ella Mae TERRIL and four brothers, Orville, Bill, L.D. and Bobby Joe CHANDLER.

Memorial services for Robyn Lea SHRY, 43, of Gore, will be held held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Checotah Round Up Club with Pastor Rennie Ohl officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SHRY was born June 23, 1965, in Olympia, Wash., to Kermit and Darlene (BOYD) KNUDTZON. She died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, in Gore. She married Rick SHRY, Oct. 21, 1984, in Ochelata. Survivors include her husband, Rick SHRY of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Shannah; granddaughter; parents, Kermit and Darlene KNUDTZON; brother, Gary; and sister, Karen.

Graveside services for Larry Wayne WARNOCK, 49, of Springtown, Texas, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Pope Cemetery, near Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mr. WARNOCK died Tuesday, March 3, 2009, in Mountainburg. Survivors include his wife, Jenetta WARNOCK of the home; four daughters, Misty Lynn, Jessica, Jennifer and Whittney; two sons, Bobby and Kyle; four sisters, Glenda, Rhonda, Tammy and Linda; four brothers, Ricky, Ronald, Bobby and Johnny; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Patsy and Robert WARNOCK of Alma and one brother, Ronnie WARNOCK of Paris.

Jesse Lee CURRY, 68, of Muldrow, died Friday, March 6, 2009 in Muldrow. No formal service is planned and arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CURRY was born May 26, 1940, in Sallisaw, to Wadie CURRY and Edith (LONDON) CURRY. He married Christine Ann CORREIA, June 6, 1961, in Rena, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Christine of the home; one son, David; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; mother; five sisters, Wilma, Mavis, Betty, Glenda and Donna; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and one son, Jesse Lee CURRY Jr.

Funeral services for Phillip Howard DELANCY, 40, of Vian, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Mitchell Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DELANCY was born June 2, 1968, in Tulsa, to Irven O. DELANCY and Linda Darlene (ANGLEN) DELANCY. He died Sunday, March 8, 2009, in Muskogee. He married Teresa Lea OWENS, Jan. 27, 1990, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Teresa, of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Zachary and Aurora, and Dustin; one grandson; mother, Linda DELANCY LANE and Larry; father, Irven DELANCY; two brothers, Keith and Mark; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Jesse Dale DELANCY. Pallbearers are Stan Ross, Johnny Sequichie, James Moffett, Damon Leaf, Clayton Hunter and Mike Anglen.

Funeral services for Luella Elizabeth GILLIS, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jack McGlothlin officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GILLIS was born Nov. 7, 1922, in Akins, to James “Jim” Anderson CHILDERS and Dora (O’NEAL) CHILDERS. She died Thursday, March 5, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married William Otis “Toby” GILLIS, Oct. 22, 1937, in Akins. He preceded her in death, March 8, 1996, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Patsy and Joe, and Deborah; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Myrna, Zula and Addie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Baby GILLIS and Kenneth GILLIS, parents, one sister, Lenna WHEELER, five brothers, John D., James Coleman, Elmo, Richard and Charlie CHILDERS and one great-grandson, Kalin SKAGGS.

Memorial services for Vernon Paul HARRIS, 93, of Conway, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, were held Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dede Roberts officiating. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway, Ark. Mr. HARRIS was born Jan. 4, 1916, in Sand Springs, to Franklin and Edna HARRIS. He died Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Conway. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Vivian Isabel HARRIS; one son, Steven P.; two sisters, Oltamae and Anna Doris; two cousins, Nell and David. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father and four brothers, Charles WILLIAMS, Marion F. HARRIS, Samuel O. HARRIS and Owen F. HARRIS.

Graveside services for Lillie Mae HEPPBERGER, 72, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Corey Marquis officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HEPPBERGER was born April 2, 1936, in Wagoner, to Marshall JOHNSON and Trudie (HOWERTON) JOHNSON. She died Sunday, March 8, 2009, in Van Buren. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Tersa and Bill, and Margaret and Bobby; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dovie; one half-brother, Douglas; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Brenda PHILLIPS, one sister, Dollie WYATT and one brother, Marshall JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Luke JONES Sr., 75, of Pocola were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Eastside Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Wesley McGlaughlin officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. JONES was born April 13, 1933, in Braden, to Lish JONES and Valorie (BELCHER) JONES. He died Monday, March 9, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Edith (CHILDRESS) JONES of the home; one son, Luke Jr.; two sisters, Hazel and Axie; four brothers, Spencer, Matthew, Hoyt and Buck; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Leigh Ann JONES and two brothers, John and Don JONES.

Funeral services for Gracie Annie LEE, 98, of Iowa Park, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lakeview Church of God in Iowa Park with the Revs. Jerry Lee, Charles L. Hensley and Mike Negri officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, in Iowa Park, under the direction of Dutton Funeral Home of Iowa Park. Mrs. LEE was born Oct. 6, 1910, in Indian Territory near Muldrow, to Oliver and Pearl (KING) ALLEN. She died Friday, March 6, 2009, in Iowa Park. Survivors include nine children, Floyd and his wife, Margie, Norma and husband, John, Betty and her husband, Charles, Patsy and her husband, Bobby, Margie and her husband, Mike , and Jaynell and her husband, Kenneth, Dorthy and her husband, Jerry, Jerry and his wife, Jana, and Jimmy and his wife, Andrea; five children of honor, Gaylene and her husband, Lendel, Michael and his wife, Joyce, Timmy and his wife, Vondal, and Denise, and Dennis and his wife, Aaron; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter-in-law, Pat LEE, son-in-law, Cliff COMPTON and her brother and his wife, Garvin and Dee ALLEN.

Funeral services for Ruby Geneva LESSLEY, 98, of Yuba City, Calif.,will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Ullrey Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Edgar Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Sutter Cemetery, under the direction of Ullrey Memorial Chapel, INC of Yuba City. Mrs. LESSLEY was born Jan. 28, 1911, in Miller Ridge to John AMOS and Margaret Nancy (GARVIN) AMOS. She died Monday, March 2, 2009, in Marysville, Calif. Survivors include one daughter, Doris; one brother Clayton; two sisters, Magnolia and Virginia; four granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her son, Carnel LESSLEY, grandson, Jeff LESSLEY and son-in-law, Donald EDWARDS, her parents and seven brothers, Cleon, Lester, Marvin, Clifton, Ben, Wayne and Willis.

Funeral services for Hazel CORNELIUS METCALF, 79, of Marble City, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Marble City Free Holiness Church with the Rev. Stanley Cottrell officiating. Burial will be in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. METCALF was born April 10, 1929, in Colony, to Lewis Alexander CORNELIUS and Mable (KELLY) CORNELIUS. She died Monday, March 9, 2009, in Vian. She married Paul Glen METCALF, May 16, 1947, in Anadarko. Survivors include her husband, Paul of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Jim, and Bonnie and Jerry; four sons and daughters-in-law, Glen and Sherri, and Lewis and Bonnie, John and Jeanne, and Donald and Kathryn; 12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; five sisters, Alene, Lydia, Helen, Lillian and Cassie; one brother, Elmer; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Ila LOWERY and Liddie CORNELIUS and two brothers, Franklin and Ralph CORNELIUS.

Phines Hall SMITH, 79, of Sallisaw, died Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SMITH was born June 30, 1929, in Jonesboro, Ark., to David Dee SMITH and Mary Ozella (HALL) SMITH. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia, Frances and Deborah; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Martha; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two sisters: Imogine and Margie; one brother: Junior; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, David Dee SMITH Jr., one sister, Pearl SMITH and four brothers, Wilson, Frank, Bill and L.B. SMITH.

Funeral services for Linda Sue SPIVEY, 61, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Roland with the Revs. C.W. Blood and Bill Henry officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. SPIVEY was born Aug. 7, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Joseph Franklin WILSON and Thelma Jean WILSON. She died Friday, March 6, 2009, in Tahlequah. She married Billy Ray SPIVEY, Dec. 31, 1966, in Roland. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Ashley and Stephen, and Candace; one granddaughter; mother; one sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Mike; one brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Venita; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for David Wayne WALLS, 68, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Eastside Full Gospel with the Revs. Wesley McLaughlin and Monroe Lorimore officiating. Burial was in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. WALLS was born Dec. 19, 1940, in Octavia, to David Sylvester and Nancy Jane (BAXTER) WALLS. He died Friday, March 6, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his ex-wife, Delores WALLS; companion, Linda; three daughters, Cynthia Ann, Sandra Lynn and her husband, Larry, and Dayna Marie and her husband, Orion; two sons, Danny Wayne and his wife, Vickie, and Donnie Wesley and wife, Dina; two sisters, Genita and Zelpha; one brother, Johnny and his wife, Virginia; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several lifelong friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Peggy Sue McGOUGH of Hayworth and one brother, James KIRKPATRICK of Hayworth and several nieces and nephews.

Martha Ann GREEN BRUMMETT, 66, of Muldrow, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BRUMMETT was born July 10, 1942, in Madill, to John Franklin GREEN and Glessie Leola (OWENS) GREEN. She died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in Fort Smith. She married James Thomas BRUMMETT, May 10, 1968, in Lamont, Calif. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; two daughters, Sheila and Beverly; two sons, David and John; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six sisters, Janie, Theresa, Saletha, Lila, Audrey and Toni; three brothers, David, Don and Martin. She was preceded in death by one son, Jeff HOPKINS and her parents.

Funeral services for David Eugene CLARK, 46, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Hale Cemetery, in Dibble, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CLARK was born Oct. 22, 1962, in Chickasha, to Taylor Dwain CLARK and Juanita (LAYNE) CLARK. He died Tuesday, March 10, 2009, in Vian. He married Edna Mae CLARK, Oct. 23, 1998, in Blackgum. Survivors include his wife, Edna Mae of the home; one daughter, Sarah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Tracy , and Tim and Chris; six grandsons; three granddaughters; one sister and brother-in-law, Buanita and John; one brother, Eddie; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ella, Tammy, Gail, Edward “Skip” and Kelly; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James ALLEN and Dolly S. CLARK, John Quinton and Thelma Gertrude LAYNE.

Funeral services for Roy Cordell DUKE, 82, of Gore, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Cornerstone Tabernacle Church in Gore with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, east of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DUKE was born May 21, 1926, in Winnewood, to Haskell Darrell “H.D.” DUKE and Lula Bethel (LEE) DUKE. He died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in Gore. He married Norma Ruth BRANNON, Nov. 28, 1987, in Blackgum. Survivors include his wife, Norma of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Bob, and Sherry and Joe; one son and daughter-in-law, Jamie and Pamela; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Carol; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kandi, his parents and seven brothers, Leon, Bobby, Henry, Chester, Melvin, J.C. and Lawrence DUKE.

Funeral services for Marie DYKE, 81, of Notchitown, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. David Buttery officiating. Burial is in Redbird Smith Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DYKE was born April 23, 1927, in Gore, to Bud DYKE and Betsy GRIFFIN. She died Wednesday, March 11, 2009, in Gore. She was a member of Redbird Smith Ceremonial Grounds. Survivors include one half-sister, Betty Lou; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by Clyde and Mary BUTTERY.

Funeral services for Oleta V. ALLMAN, 81, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Vian Trinity Free Holiness Church with the Revs. Leroy Watkins and Roger Alexander officiating. Burial is in Burwood Cemetery, in Escalon, Calif., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ALLMAN was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Milfay, to Arlie Coin DAVIS and Artie Mary MAYFIELD. She died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in Vian. She married Orville S. ALLMAN, Oct. 1, 1947, in California. He preceded her in death, Oct. 29, 1977, in Escalon, Calif. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Luellen Kay and Lawrence; one son, Michael; one son-in-law, Ted; five grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers, J.R. and Doyle; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Evatta BLACKWOOD, one grandson, Richard BLACKWOOD, one sister, Dottie SCHULTZ and her parents.

Graveside services for Glenda Gail ASBILL, 63, of Sallisaw, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Northview Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ASBILL was born June 8, 1945, in Modesto, Calif., to David Edwin JONES and Francis Lorene (SORICK) JONES. She died Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Dallas Clayton ASBILL, Dec. 23, 1961, in Virginia City, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Dallas of the home; four sons, Jay, Michael, Tim and Michael Jr.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Wanda and Francis; one brother, Glen; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Fred COATNEY, 70, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Akins Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COATNEY was born Nov. 11, 1938, in Sallisaw, to Henry Marion COATNEY and Maude Elizabeth (BURTON) COATNEY. He died Monday, March 16, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Shirley Mae MARTIN, Aug. 11, 1957, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Shirley COATNEY of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Dennis ; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Roger and Janet, Charles and Marcia, Mike, Tony, and Larry and Tywanna; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one sister, Audra; one brother, Raymond; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Ronnie COATNEY, one grandson, Jim COATNEY, four sisters, Cherry, Marie, Ruth and Dovie and three brothers, Warner, Herb and Henry Lee COATNEY.

Funeral services for Jeannye WOODY COWENS, 60, of Long, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Roland with Minister Phil Smith officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. COWENS was born Nov. 30, 1948, in Sallisaw, to Jim WOODY and Vela Bithia (TABOR) WOODY. She died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Tulsa. She married Gerald Dean COWENS, June 10, 1967, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Gerald of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Keith Dean and Juanita, Khris and Michelle, and Brad; six grandchildren; four sisters, Lahoma , Marcedith, Janelle and Judy; two brothers, Jerry and Randall; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Kay STEPHENS.

Funeral services for Anita BUTLER MILLER, 66, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Clint Davis officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Sept. 4, 1942, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Glenn McCall BUTLER and Vera A. (HUDDLESTON) BUTLER. She died Monday, March 16, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daugher and son-in-law, Bryana and Gordon; one granddaughter; mother; one sister, Susie; one brother, Jerry G.; special friend and companion, Bill; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.

Graveside services for Neoma Juanita RUSSELL, 86, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lee’s Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Bob Winton officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. RUSSELL was born Dec. 10, 1922, in Redland, to Sankie Louis OWENSBY and Sadie Frances (DOYLE) OWENSBY. She died Monday, March 16, 2009, in Roland. She married Elbert Junior RUSSELL, July 26, 1952, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death, Sept. 14, 1985, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Michael RUSSELL, one daughter, Mona REEVES and her sisters and brothers.

Funeral services for Donald Clifford LEWIS, 79, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Sallisaw. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LEWIS was born Jan. 1, 1930, in Portland, Maine, to Llewellyn LEWIS and Alice Maud (GOUGH) LEWIS. He died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Mary Alice BLAKE, Nov. 22, 1957, in Milford, Conn. Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald Clifford Jr., David Llewellyn and Christopher Charles and Lisa Ann; six grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert LEWIS.

Funeral services for Danny Ray MEELY, 43, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Allison Phillips officiating. Burial was in Barnoski Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MEELY was born July 24, 1965, in Talihina, to Daniel John MEELY and Leah Jane (UNERWOOD) LOCUST. He died Monday, March 16, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include two special uncles, Vincent “Toy” and Louis; two sisters, Janice and her husband, Sonny, and Clara and her husband, Jeremy; three brothers, Darrel and his wife, Alma, Abraham Jr. and Bryan and his wife, Ladonna; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends; and step-father, George PETTIT. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Abe LOCUST, one brother, James MEELY and one niece Janessa GOURD.

Betty Mae BARBER, 78, of Roland, died on Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Roland. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BARBER was born April 29, 1930, in Omaha, Neb., to James Cecil BAZEMORE and Margaret Ann (Belt) BAZEMORE. She married Willis H. BARBER. Survivors include four daughters, Linda, Sandra, Susan and Lisa; two sons, John and Ronald; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Vince and Bob; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one infant son, one sister, Ann NAIMIE and two brothers, Don and Jim BAZEMORE.

Funeral services for LaVerne Dora PAVLICK DELGADO , 84, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Vian Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DELGADO was born Feb. 21, 1925, in Vian, to Ben PETTY and Mary Ann (SMITH) PETTY MOSS. She died Thursday, March 19, 2009, in Gore. Survivors include two brothers, Raymond and John; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, George PAVLICK, second husband, Nato Nick DELGADO, one brother, J.W. PETTY and one sister, Edith ANDERSON.

Levoy Patrick (Pat) DEMAREE of Cave Springs, Arkansas, died Saturday March 21, 2009, at the age of 77. Pat was the son of Lloyd and Madie SHUE DEMAREE. Born in the suburbs of Pummkinbend, Arkansas. He met his wife Reba CHRONISTER while stationed at Ft Chaffee, Arkansas. Pat was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Oral, Ray Delano and Paul DEMAREE and sister Doris MATTHEWS. Surviving family members include his wife Reba, daughter Reita and husband, Rick , son Anthony (Tony) and wife, Betty; two grandsons; one sister Marie and one brother, Charles. Funeral services were held at Central City Freewill Baptist Church, Central City, Arkansas on Tuesday, March 24, at 2:00 p m. Officiating was Rev. Raymond Chronister and Dr Paul Root. Burial was in Mayberry Cemetery under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Pernie Faye Johnson CANADA WALKER KING, 82, of Stilwell, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Tabernacle of Praise in Westville. Burial is in Sugar Hill Cemetery, in Lincoln, Ark., under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Ark. Mrs. KING was born Aug. 9, 1926, to Benjamin and Janie (BROWN) JOHNSON. She died Sunday, March 22, 2009, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Lewis KING; three sons and their wives, Cecil and Bea, Anthony and Toni, and Rickey and Jamie; one daughter-in-law, Sue; six daughters and their husbands, Mary and Allison, Melva and Steve, Sheila, Cynthia and Glynn, Sharon and Brian, and Theresa and Tom; her adopted daughter, Shirley; three step-daughters and their husbands, Billie and Carl, Deborah Ann and Luther, and Doretha; one step-son, Tommy and his wife, Debbie; two sisters, Jessie and Pauline; 61 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Woodward JOHNSON and his wife, Zella “Sissie”, her nephew, Buddy JOHNSON, her first husband, Cecil Melvin CANADA, her second husband, Inman Newlan WALKER and one son, Loy Earl KELLER, three sons-in-law, Doyle Henry ROGERS, Don FINICAL and Harold Dean BLOSSOM Sr., two daughters-in-law, Pauline LOWE and Bernice CANADA, one step-daughter, Nancy LAWLESS, three granddaughters, Tonya FLETCHER, Carrie Lynn PACK and Stacy FINICAL, two great-granddaughters, Erin FAIN and Lilly May BLOSSOM and four great-grandsons, Richy Dean FAIN, Chester Leo FAIN, Bryson FLETCHER and Brason FLETCHER.

Funeral services for Donald “Son” OGDON, 73, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. OGDON was born Jan. 14, 1936, in Muldrow, to Ernest OGDON and Eddie RUSSELL. He died Thursday, March 19, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Barbara Ellen MORGAN, March 11, 1957, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Barbara OGDON of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Jeff, and Tammy and Phil, and Brooke and Montea; one son, Randall; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, June; two brothers, Edwin and Tommy “Dub”; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Kenneth OGDON and his mother-in-law, Willia Mae ODOM.

Graveside services for Sherman OTWELL, 82, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OTWELL was born Jan. 12, 1927, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Gus Alexander OTWELL and Janie Delila (LOUTON) OTWELL. He died Tuesday, March 24, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl; one son, Phillip and his wife, Donna; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ila, three sisters, Cecil KIRKHAM, Johnnie COFFEE and Sanford BURDETT and two brothers, Monroe and Hubert OTWELL.

Funeral services for Dr. Garland Leon PARKS, 81, of Longview, Texas, were held at 12 p.m. Tuesday at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ed Johnson officiating. Burial was in Tipton Cemetery, under the direction of Welch Funeral Home of Longview. Dr. PARKS was born Oct. 17, 1927, in Tipton, to Flemmon and Irene Parks. He died Saturday, March 21, 2009. He married Janet LAIRD in 1950. He later married Ann BUTLER in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Ann, of Longview; daughter, Karen; son, Forrest and his wife, Mary; daughter, Connie; daughter, Teresa; step-son, Charles Ray and his wife, Cindy; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Joanne PARKS and one granddaughter.

Funeral services for Krista Jo POTEET, 33, of Kinta, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Stigler First Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Luther Brown officiating. Burial was in Sans Bois Cemetery, under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. POTEET was born Jan. 29, 1976, to Gary TUCKER and Roxanne WRIGHT. She died Thursday, March 19, 2009, in Muskogee. She married Jerry Guy POTEET Jr. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Guy POTEET of the home; three daughters, Dedra, Makayla and Jaylynn; parents, Roxanne and Don TERRELL, and Gary and Donna TUCKER; two brothers, Daniel and Brad; one sister, Andreay; two stepchildren, Amber and Jerrad; maternal grandparents, Stanley and Linda WRIGHT; paternal grandfather, Billy Joe TUCKER; and numerous aunts, uncles, couins and other relatives.

Funeral services for Laura Olean “Bam” REEVES, 84, of Eufaula, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Greenwood Cemetery Pavilion in Eufaula with the Rev. Chuck Tankersley officiating. Committal prayers and interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, in Eufaula, under the direction of Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Checotah. Mrs. REEVES was born Feb. 2, 1925, in San Diego, to James and Laura (SPARKS) COWAN. She died Thursday, March 19, 2009, in Eufaula. She married Delmer REEVES, April 12, 1941. Survivors include her children, Yvonne and her husband, Jim, and Randell and his wife, Barbara; 10 grandchildren; sister-in-law, Dorothy; brother-in-law, Hermon; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and seven brothers and sisters. .

Funeral services for Lennie Pearl ROGERS, 97, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church in Roland with Ted Stamps and Kirby Rogers officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ROGERS was born March 2, 1912, in Petitgean, Ark., to Coleman A. GIPSON and Maude (HURT) GIPSON. She died Saturday, March 21, 2009, in Roland. She married Roy ROGERS, Feb. 7, 1931, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1978. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Norman; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roy C. and Clara, and Harvey Lee and Rose; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 11 brothers and sisters, and one granddaugter, Pamela Carol ROGERS.

Graveside services for Lauretta J. THOMAS, 82, of Gore, are held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. THOMAS was born Nov. 15, 1926, in Stigler, to Johnny and Ruby Flora (COX) HAYES. She died Sunday, March 22, 2009, in Gore. Survivors include her cousin, Kay Frances; special friends, Bill and Judy, E. J., Virginia, and William and Pat. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Solon Grover THOMAS.

Funeral services for Betty Jane WEST, were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Kriegshauser West Mortuary in St. Louis. Burial was in the Forever Bellerive Cemetery, under the direction of Kriegshauser West Mortuary of St. Louis. Mrs. WEST died Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Mrs. WILLIAMS(this is what obit says) was the daughter of the late Fort Smith architect Carnall WHEELER and the granddaughter of the late W.W. WHEELER, co-founder of the city of Sallisaw. She married Robert B. WEST. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, David L. WEST;one granddaughter; one nephew; and sister-in-law, Mary.

Funeral services for Clyde Kenneth HENSON, 74, were held Wednesday at the Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel in Sapulpa. Arrangements were under the direction of Green Hill Funeral Home of Sapulpa. Mr. HENSON was born June 18, 1934, in Sallisaw, to Jess and Myrtle HENSON. He died Saturday, March 21, 2009. He married Margaret HENSON, June 26, 1954. Survivors include his son, Kenneth Ray; brothers, Ray, Jesse and Jerry; six grandchildren;three great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, son, Ricky, parents and brothers, Earl, Jack and George.

Funeral services for Sammie SEVENSTAR, 78, of Belfonte, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Belfonte Baptist Church with Bro. George Byrd officiating. Burial is in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SEVENSTAR was born Sept. 19, 1930, in Sequoyah County, to Sawnie SEVENSTAR and Atsie (TOBACCOWILL) SEVENSTAR. He died Thursday, March 26, 2009, in Muldrow. He married Opal BIRD, in 1951, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include his wife, Opal of the home; six sons and three daughters-in-law, Lonnie and Melody, Donald, and Samuel Allen, Ronald and Sonya, Dewayne and Amanda, and Jacob; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and nine brothers.

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