March 2001

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Graveside services for Wilma WELLS GARRETT, 94, of Spiro, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at New Hope Cemetery east of Spiro, with the Rev. Joe Avery officiating. Mrs. GARRETT was born May 10, 1906 in Lowell, Ark., to William WELLS and Ruth (PACE) WELLS. She died Monday, February 26, 2001, in Spiro. She married Clyde Bradford GARRETT Sr. Dec. 31, 1928, in Bentonville, Ark. Survivors include one son, Clyde Bradford Jr.,; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn. Mrs. GARRETT was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three sisters; and five brothers. Burial was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Rex Ramon HALL, 76, of Wister were being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Keota Cemetery, with the Rev. Randall Johnson officiating. Mr. HALL was born March 6, 1924, in Vian, to Samuel Watie HALL and Halene (BUNCH) HALL. He died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, in Wister. He married Martha Eloise VINGE Sept. 1, 1948. She preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, David V.; two daughters, Suzanne and Natalie; one sister, Nell; one brother, Harold L.; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and many other relatives, loved ones and friends. Mr. HALL was also preceded in death by his parents. Arrangements are under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Fred G. HAMILTON, 83, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Vian, with the Revs. William O. Armstrong and Jean Rozell officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. HAMILTON was born March 24, 1917, in Russellville, Ark., to Henry Gordon HAMILTON and Mary Cora (MARTIN) HAMILTON. He died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, in Tulsa. He married Hazel HAMILTON ANDERSON May 12, 1994, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Hazel HAMILTON of the home; two daughters, Wilma and Glenda; three stepdaughters, Phyllis June and Lola Ann and Judy Eileen; two stepsons, James Enoch and Richard Dale; five grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Margarine and Uleta; and one sister-in-law, Floy. Mr. HAMILTON was preceded in death by one son, Freddy HAMILTON in 1967; one grandson, Robie LAUDETT in 1985; one sister, Louise HARRISON; four brothers, Clyde, J.D., Carl and Raymond; and one son-in-law, L.C. CARDWELL in 1998.

Funeral services for Gladys HARRIS, 87, of Warner, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Warner Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Cardell Coppin officiating. Mrs. HARRIS was born May 17, 1913, in Warner, to Ervin and Mary (MOBLEY) WILBANKS. She died Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at Countryside Estates in Warner. She married Bradley HARRIS Feb. 13, 1935, in Warner. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Phil and wife, Nola, Barbara, and Jackie and husband, Cruse, Sue Nell, Helen and husband, Keith; one sister, Susie; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. HARRIS was also preceded in death by her parents. Arrangements are under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls.

Funeral services for Robert Lee "Bob" MOSS, 73, of Vian, are being held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Floral Haven Chapel in Broken Arrow, with the Rev. Mike Butler officiating. Burial is in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow. Mr. MOSS was born Jan. 4, 1928, in Sallisaw, to Edward and Cora Lee (MONROE) MOSS. He died Sunday, February 25, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Floyd; six daughters, Rita, Linda, Mona, Diane, Barbara, and Tammy; three sisters, Wanda, Eva, and Faye,; 19 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. MOSS was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anna; one son, Robert Lynn MOSS; one brother, Bill MOSS; one granddaughter, Brandy Dawn ELLIS; and one grandson, Billy Don KAISER.

Memorial services for Lowell H. PERRY, 93, of Tulsa, formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr. PERRY died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Carole and Nancy and Lawrence; two sisters-in-law, Rachel and Doris; one brother and sister-in-law, Floyd and Dorothy; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mr. PERRY was preceded in death by his wife, Okla BRADLEY PERRY after 56 years of marriage.

J. T. TARKINTON, 66, of Muldrow, formerly of Broken Bow, died Thursday, February 15, 2001, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Sharlene; one son, Arlon; one sister-in-law, Clara; one brother, Herbert; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Cremation was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Cora Bell WELLS, 86, of Roland were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Steve Gray officiating. Burial was in Dora Cemetery in Dora, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland. Mrs. WELLS was born Dec. 5, 1914, in Liberty Community, to Press ROMINES and Salina Luella (JONES) ROMINES. She died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Riley WELLS Aug. 31, 1931, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Melba and Sharon; three sons, Amon, J.R. and Bobby; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Rosetta. Mrs. WELLS was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and one grandson, Victor Gene ROSS in 1996.

Funeral services for Lois Jean FRY, 72, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Tim Ohls officiating. Burial is in Blanco Cemetery in Blanco with the Rev. Pat Hackler officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FRY was born Nov. 22, 1928, in Wilburton, to Oscar Scott and Yvonne (TAYLOR) SCOTT. She died Tuesday, February 27, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Carl Edward FRY Jan. 18, 1946, in Pecos, Texas. He preceded her in death July 20, 1996, in Bastrop, Texas. Survivors include four daughters, Carol, Carlene, Sheila and Patricia; one son, Michael; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Elpha COPELAND, 85, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. COPELAND was born June 10, 1915, in Brentwood, Ark., to William J. CARTER and Ida Mae (FOUTCH) CARTER. She died Monday, March 5, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Paul COPELAND who preceded her in death in 1975. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Clayborn; one son, Charles; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Bertha, Agnes, Cassie and Ida Mae; and one brother, Ed.

Funeral services for Bonnie HONEYCUTT, 89, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Born April 12, 1911, in Cherokee County, to Jim HENSLEY and Easter (WILSON HENSLEY). Mrs. HONEYCUTT died Friday, March. 2, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Bernice and Mae Jean; one brother, Joe; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mrs. HONEYCUTT was preceded in death by two sons, Loyd and Sam HONEYCUTT.

Funeral services for Ernest "Unc" HUTCHCRAFT, 75, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Akins Assembly of God Church northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. HUTCHCRAFT was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Bayou Meto, Ark., to Elvis HUTCHCRAFT and Ruby Lee (VAWTER) HUTCHCRAFT. He died Friday, March 2, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce; three granddaughters; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Freda; several nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends including his nephew, Eddie and family. Mr. HUTCHCRAFT was preceded in death by two daughters, Diane and Janice L.; one sister, Juanita; and his twin brother, Elmer HUTCHCRAFT.

Funeral services for Barbara Earline LEE, 64, of Sallisaw were held at noon Feb. 24, at The Little River Community Church in Talihina, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial was in the Ludlow Cemetery in Talihina, under the direction of Talihina Funeral Home. Mrs. LEE was born July 16, 1936, in Honobia, to Earl William and Geraldine (MICKLE) WILLIAMS. She died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Marlon and Jackie, Brian and Bill E. and Amanda; five grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Kay and Gene; two brothers and one sister-in-law, David and Ruth and Flynn; she is also survived by Charlene, Drew, and Bill; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. LEE was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Gary MOWDY.

Funeral services for Cyril Curtis MOORE, 92, of Poteau were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, Ark. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery in Dayton, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home in Greenwood. Mr. MOORE died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in a Poteau hospital. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth of the home; one son, Phillip; three grandchildren; one sister, Maggie; and one brother, Quinton. Mr. MOORE was preceded in death by one son, John MOORE.

Graveside services for Maurice NEWBERRY, 68, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. NEWBERRY was born Nov. 1, 1932, in Sallisaw, to Dwight Oscar "D.O." NEWBERRY and Velma (COFFMAN) NEWBERRY. He died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Sallisaw. He married Jo Ann KING on Nov. 26, 1970, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on May 20, 1981. Survivors include one stepdaughter and her husband, Rhoda and Terry; one grandson; one aunt, helen; cousins, Joan and John, Julia Elizabeth and Jon Ann; and several other cousins, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Violet E. ROSS, 70, of Gans were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. ROSS was born April 19, 1930, in Lavaca, Ark., to John BREWER and Vandy (STRANG) BREWER. She died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Sallisaw. She married B. T. ROSS on Aug. 28, 1950, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Bill T. ROSS of the home; two sons, Billy and Bruce; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Allie, Jonnie, Lucy and Dorothy.

Memorial services for Mose Sequoyah WEAVEL, 70, of Salinas, Calif., will be held at 1 p.m. March 17 at Pacific Meadows Encinas Dining Hall, 5315 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, Calif., under the direction of Struve and Laporte Funeral Home in Carmel. Mr. WEAVEL was born June 8, 1930 in Short. He died Wednesday Feb. 14, 2001, in Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief battle with cancer. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy WEAVEL of Salinas; four step-daughters, Jan, Joan, Gloria and Ellen; four grandchildren; two brothers, Tom and Arch; and one sister, Luella.

Funeral services for Jamin DAVIS, 17, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Roland Hills Baptist Church. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery in Stigler under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mr. JAMIN was born Jan. 17, 1984, in Oklahoma, to Larry DAVIS and Carmi (JONES) DAVIS. He died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his parents, Larry and Carmi DAVIS of Las Vegas; two brothers, Jarah and Brent; five aunts; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Bob KIRK, 44, of Stigler, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the new Life Christian Center in Stigler with the Revs. Rick and Angela Stevens and Clarence Guthrie officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Stigler. Mr. KIRK was born Feb. 7, 1957, to Robert M. KIRK and Charlene (GILBERT) KIRK in Evansville, Ind. He died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Stigler. Mr. KIRK married Amy Christine McCAIN. Survivors include his wife, Amy of the home; one daughter, Elizabeth; one son, Robert; one sister, Norma; and his parents, Robert and Charlene KIRK .

Funeral services for Dannie Mae LYONS, 51, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Pocola High School gymnasium. Burial is in Laird Cemetery in Pocola under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. LYONS died Wednesday, March 7, 2001. Survivors include two daughters, Pamela and Christa Maria; her mother, Lillie Mae; five grandchildren; six sisters, Paula Mae, Florence, Martha, Jean, Bertha Jean, and Georgia; and five brothers, James Wesley, Johnny, Charles, Wesley, Julius and Gabriel.

Funeral services for Ronnie Gene PETERSON, 49, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Gans with the Revs. Monroe Lowrimore and Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. PETERSON was born April 2, 1951 in Sallisaw to James B. PETERSON and Edith May (MERRILL) PETERSON. He died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mr. PETERSON married Pamela Doris (HOUSE) PETERSON Aug. 15, 1986, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Pam of the home; one daughter, Keara; one son, Eric; his mother, Edith; one sister, Rachel; one brother, Jimmy Don; two nieces; and several cousins, aunts, uncles, in-laws and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and one daughter, Tina Marie PETERSON in Oct. 2000.

Funeral services for Virginia Lou (ROGERS) SAWYER, 58, of Sapulpa were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Sapulpa with the Rev. Ronnie Hardage officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Memorial Gardens under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Born Oct. 22, 1942, in Gans, Mrs. SAWYER died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Paula; two stepdaughters, Lawayne and Julayno; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Janice; two brothers, Jackie and B.H.; and her stepmother, Earlene. Mrs. SAWYER was preceded in death by Wayne SAWYER, her husband; Houston ROGERS, her father; and Juanita Sue VANN, her sister.

Graveside services for Donald TAYLOR, 63, of Barling, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Brannon Mountain Cemetery west of Durham under the direction of Nelson's Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Ark. Mr. TAYLOR died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; two daughters, Donna and Elizabeth; four grandchildren; and one sister, Charlene.

Graveside services for Allie Patricia THRASHER, 79, of Marble City were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Dwight Mission Cemetery with the Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating. Born May 27, 1921, in Sycamore, to Joe McINERNEY and Pinkie Alice USSREY. Mrs. THRASHER died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Emily Marie and Charles; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel and Winona; one brother, James; and many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. THRASHER was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Annie and Mary McINERNEY and Sereptia ROHLIN; four brothers, Robert, Dave, Jody and George McINERNEY; and one nephew, Ollie WILLIAMS. Burial is under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Lloyd W. WILBOURN, 83, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday Ocker Funeral Home memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Mr. WILBOURN died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in a local nursing home. Survivors include is wife, Ada; one daughter, Peggy; one son, William "Bill"; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four sisters;, Claudia, Pauline, Baby Ruth, and Beulah Faye; and two brothers, Paul and Dib.

Graveside services for Wilbourne Edward FAULKNER, 90, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Memory Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. FAULKNER was born Dec. 21, 1910, in Muldrow, to Bird FAULKNER and Florence (RAGSDALE) FAULKNER. He died Monday, March 12, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four nieces, Araminta, Martha, Florence, and Mary; and two nephews, Byrd and Ronald. Mr. FAULKNER was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Allie WILSON.

Funeral services for Fred Dale "Jack" GREEN, 75, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Brian Zinck and Dan George officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. GREEN was born July 6, 1925, in Akins, to J.Fred Green and Beulah (WALTERS) GREEN. He died Friday, March 9, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Carolyn Ann ROGERS on Jan. 26, 1952, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of the home; two daughters, Amy and Barbara Ann and husband, David; one son, Mark and wife, Jan; six grandchildren; his mother, Beulah; one brother, Bruce; one uncle, Gilbert "Bos"; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service for Everett K. RAGGE, 66, of Uniontown, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Ocker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mr. RAGGE died Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Karla RAGGE of Uniontown; three daughters, Susie, Stephanie and Phyllis; two sons, Sandy and Greg; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four sisters, Jerlean, Ann, Kay and Brenda. Mr. RAGGE was preceded in death by one daughter, Tracy RAGGE.

Funeral services for George William RAY, 77, of Tahlequah were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, in Hart funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah with Mr. Walter Rogero officiating. Burial was in Fort Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Hart Funeral Home in Tahlequah. Mr. RAY was born May 21, 1923, in Sallisaw, to Maurice Everett and Ida Pearl (MARSH) RAY. He died Monday, March 5, 2001, in Tahlequah. He married Dorothy (DORIS) DUMAN on May 13, 1946, in Scio, Ore. Survivors include his wife, Doris; three daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Gary, Sandra and David, and Jody and Bill; one son, Gary Ray; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Ina Mae and Lester, Christine and Roy, Sylvia and Tom, and Alice; two brothers, Wayne and Plura; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Otis RAY and Maurice RAY Jr.; and one sister, Eva BRESHEARS.

Funeral services for Dr. Donald Fay TIBBITS, 57, of Warrenburg, Mo., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Grandview Assembly of God Church in Natural Dam, Ark. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark. Dr. TIBBITS died Friday, March 9, 2001, at his home. Survivors include his mother, Clara; three sisters, Lula Grace, Zita Hala and Mary Anita; and nine nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Thomas A. CLARK, 83, of Muskogee and formerly of Gore, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Webbers Falls, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Home in Webbers Falls. Mr. CLARK was born Feb. 5, 1918, in Collinsville, and died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Muskogee. Mr. CLARK married Wilma BACH Nov. 1, 1941, in Okmulgee. Survivors include his wife, Wilma CLARK; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Michael and Marcia, Stephen and Claudia, Dennis and Lisa, and Paul; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Gary; and five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Don HALL, 64, of Ola, Ark., formerly of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Ola Church of Christ with the Rev. Rich Ballentine, Mac Parks, Leslie Vanwinkle, Walter Golding and David Riley officiating. Burial is in Russell Cemetery at Belleville, Ark., under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Home in Ola. Mr. HALL was born Jan. 5, 1937, in Hartford, Ark., to Volley "Buck" HALL and Sylvia (JONES) HALL. He died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Paris, Ark. Mr. HALL married Clyda BULL on Aug. 20, 1983, in Belleville. Survivors include his wife, Clyda HALL of Ola; one daughter, Paula; and three grandsons; his mother, Sylvia; three brothers and sisters-in-law, J.W. and Modene, Curtis and Peggy, and Mitchell and Delana; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Neoma and J.C., Arlene and Ron, Dollie and Bill, and Daisy, and Lynda and Gary; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Mr. HALL was preceded in death by his father, Volley "Buck" HALL and a brother, Larry HALL.

Funeral services for Retha "Billy" McCANN, 75, of Poteau, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Grace Manor Chapel, with the Rev. LeRoy Billy officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home in Poteau. Mrs. McCANN was born March 4, 1926, in central Arkansas to Morris and Eula (COTTINGHAM) GIPSON. She died Wednesday Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Poteau. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald J. and Vickie; two daughters and sons-in-law, DiAnn and Jim, and Shirley and Terry; one step-daughter, Jenna and husband, Al; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Mrs. McCANN was preceded in death by two former husbands, Oscar (Dick) BARNES July 27, 1973 and J.C. McCANN May 17, 1999; parents, Morris and Eula GIPSON; one step-son, O.D. BARNES; one step-daughter, Dorma GULLICK; four brothers, Willard, A.R., Paul and Deward GIPSON; four sisters, Artona FARRAR, Grace DAVIS, Pauline HORTON and Oleta WINGFIELD; and two grandchildren, Ray BARNES and Sue HOUSE.

Graveside services for Thomas Hayden O'NEAL Sr., 66, of Vian will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. O'NEAL was born Aug. 16, 1934, in Bald Knob, Ark., to Hayden Thomas O'NEAL and Helen Geneva O'NEAL. He died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. O'NEAL married Wanda Fay CARTWRIGHT on March 3, 1957, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Wanda of the home; two sons, Billy Wayne and Thomas H. Jr.; two daughters, Sharon Kay, and Lora Lynn; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, J.D. and James; and one sister, Dorothy Faye. Mr. O'NEAL was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Faye O'NEAL and one son, Johnny O'NEAL.

Graveside services for Clifford A. REYNOLDS, 72, of Moffett, are being held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark. Mr. REYNOLDS died Sunday, March 11, 2001, in a local hospital. Survivors include his friends, Ed and Donald.

Funeral services for Mary "Darlene Ball" ALLEN, 62, of Alma, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Ocker Chapel in Alma. Burial of the cremains was in Love Cemetery in Alma under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home. Mrs. ALLEN died Thursday, March 15, 2001 in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Melinda; two sons, Quinton and Clinton; six grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara and Roxann; and three brothers, Don, Paul Jerry and Eldon.

Funeral services for Chris A. COLEMAN, 34, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Randall Wade and Mark Merrell officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. COLEMAN died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Texas. Survivors include a special friend, Jamee; one daughter, Kelsey; his parents, Bill COLEMAN and Glenda KNIGHT; paternal grandparents, Willie and Edna; maternal grandparents, Paul and Syble; and one sister, Jamie.

Funeral services for Veritta Jean DUMAS, 45, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Roland, with the Rev. Daniel Clayton officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. DUMAS was born March 6, 1956, in Roland, to Jesse COLLINS Jr. and Dovie Mae SHEPARD. She died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include her husband, Resse DUMAS; one daughter, Conchetta; one son, Reese Jr.; four grandchildren; her mother, Dovie Mae; two sisters, Virginia and Vicky; and three brothers, James , Robert D., and Keith.

Funeral services for Mildredge HEFNER, 94, of Duncan were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church in Duncan, with the Rev. Alvin McConnell officiating. Burial was in Fairlawn Cemetery in Snyder under the direction of Carter-Smart Funeral Home in Duncan. Mrs. HEFNER was born Dec. 10, 1906, in Mulberry, Ark., to Elbert F. and Henryetta (WOOTEN) MARRS. She died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Duncan Regional Hospital. She married Harrison E. HEFNER in 1924. He preceded her in death March 6, 1971. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Elbert and Ruth and Charles and Nancy; a daughter-in-law, Peggy; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Norma. Mrs. HEFNER was preceded in death by her parents;; her husband; and infant son, Miller Wayne in 1932; one son, Homer in 1993; a grandson, Lyndol HEFNER; and a brother-in-law, Manuel MASTERSON.

Funeral services for Glenna MONTGOMERY, 83, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with the Revs. George Corbell and Andy O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery north of Roland under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland. Mrs. MONTGOMERY was born Oct. 29, 1917, in the Belfonte community, to Omer USSELTON and (unknown) (CLUCK) USSELTON. She died Sunday, March 18, 2001 in Muldrow. She married Huey Joshua MONTGOMERY in 1932 in the Liberty community. He preceded her in death May 18, 1955. Survivors include five daughters, Betty, Lavera, Mary, JoAnn and Margie; two sons, Omer Lee and Ricky Don; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Dallas Ray Andrew QUALLS, 60, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, with the Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. QUALLS was born Jan. 25, 1941, in Vian to Hugh and Lillian QUALLS. He died Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Sallisaw. Mr. QUALLS married Laquetta June CRAIGHEAD on Aug. 25, 1965, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Laquetta QUALLS of the home; four daughters, Vickie, Cindy, Nicole, and Lisa; two sons, Andy and Bobby; and 11 grandchildren; five sisters, Wilma, Nona, Linda , Carolyn and Juanita; five brothers, John, Loyd, Kenny, Jerry and Coy.He was preceded in death by one son, Matthew QUALLS and two sisters, Ruby and Jean MERRILL.

Memorial services for Euneva Lucretia POYNOR, 77, of Van buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Heritage Methodist Church in Van Buren. Burial of the cremains was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. POYNOR died Saturday, March 17, 2001, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Roy POYNOR of the home; one daughter, Linda K.; two sons, Dr. Roy E. II and Robin; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eretha and Minnie Lee; and one brother, Marshall.

George W. "Crusoe" ROBINSON, 71, of Tulsa, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Garner Garrison officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. ROBINSON was born Aug. 7, 1929, in Gore, to Oscar Levi ROBINSON and Berttie (PARKS) ROBINSON. He died Thursday, March 15, 20001, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Gina and Janie; five grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Walter and Jerri; two sisters, Madge and Betty and husband Jim; several nieces, nephews , relatives, close buddies. Mr. ROBINSON was preceded in death by his parents; and three sister, Hazel CALLAHAN, Donnie LOWE and Beulah SHADE.

Graveside services for Eugene YUTTERMAN, 75, of Muldrow, were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with father Chris Daigle officiating. Burial was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. YUTTERMAN was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Paw Paw community to Barney YUTTERMAN and Beulah (JAMES) YUTTERMAN. He died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Tulsa. Mr. YUTTERMAN married Mary Joe OBERSTE on Nov. 27, 1954, in Clarksville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo YUTTERMAN of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bill; one granddaughter; four sisters, Sister Florence, Stella, Laura and Loretta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Mr. YUTTERMAN was preceded in death by two sons, Leo Joseph YUTTERMAN in 1986 and Bernard Joseph YUTTERMAN in 1975.

Funeral services for Jim W."Coon" DAVIS, 50, of Webbers Falls are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, with the Rev. Roy Rogers officiating. Burial is in McLain under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. DAVIS was born May 2, 1950, in Muskogee to Charley and Mary (TEDLOCK) DAVIS. He died Wednesday March 21, 2001, in Muskogee Regional Medical Center. Survivors include three children, Terri and Sherri, and Kerri; five grandchildren; parents Charley and Mary; two brothers, Brent and Albert; one sister, Gayle; and a host of friends and relatives. Mr. DAVIS was preceded in death by one sister, Kathy Ann WEBB on April 16, 2000, in Warner.

Dessie BARRETT LILES, 86, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory Chapel. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. LILES was born Nov. 4, 1914, in Hacket, Ark., to Ellix Rubert MOODY and Vicie (RAYBURN) MOODY. She died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Sue and husband, Bill, Dora G., stepdaughter, and Susie, daughter-in-law; two sons, James and wife, Wanda and Marion, stepson; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Bertha; one brother, Andy and wife, Lela Jean; and a very special friend, Versa. Mrs. LILES was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Wayne BARRETT and Watie LILES; one son, Charles BARRETT; one grandson, Boyce Gene ROBERTSON; one son-in-law, Eugene ROBERTSON; one brother, Frank MOODY; and three sisters, Maude ALLEN, Flora SHELTON and Edna CAMERON.

Graveside services for Fred Lee HUMPHREY, 85, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr. HUMPHREY died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in a local nursing home. Survivors include four daughters, Ella M., Karen, Marilyn and Patsy; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Mabel.

Funeral services for Atha ROWLAND WILLIAMS, 86, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Frank Brown officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born Feb. 3, 1915, in Foreman community to William Henry ROWLAND and Pearl (BOYDSTON) ROWLAND. She died Monday, March 19, 2001, in Tulsa. She married John W. WILLIAMS in February 1935. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1993. Survivors include three sons, John A., David E., and Lowell; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Dale. Mrs. WILLIAMS was preceded in death by her husband; one son Clyde Williams; and one grandson, John Mark Williams.

Funeral services for Ted C. BLACKWELL, 92, of Altamont, Kan., formerly of Webbers Falls, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Bath Funeral Home Chapel in Altamont. Graveside service and burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the Vaught Cemetery near Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. BLACKWELL was born July 22, 1908 in Webbers Falls, to Abe and Lizzie Lee BLACKWELL. He died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the Labette County Medical Center in Parsons, Kan. Mr. BLACKWELL married Noble Marie MOWERY Sept. 7, 1932 in Vian. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Olena; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ford, Tom, and Harvey "Bud"; and two sisters, Dorothy and Alice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Noble Marie on May 31, 1981; his parents; one sister, Hazel SMITH; one brother, Johnnie BLACKWELL.

Graveside services for Corbin H. "Tommy" BRIDGES, 80, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Chaplain Claude Farris, Col. Ret., officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BRIDGES was born Aug. 20, 1920, to Huel Ewhy BRIDGES and Maude (Price) BRIDGES. He died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Sondra, Edith and Judy; two sons, Donald R., and Ronald L.; five grandchildren; one sister, Juanita; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. BRIDGES was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Jean HONEYCUTT, 72, of Marble City, were held Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with The Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery north of Sallisaw under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. HONEYCUTT was born April 4, 1928, in Sallisaw to Henry McHENRY and Myrtle (SPENCER) McHENRY. She died Saturday, March 24, 2001 in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Jennie Almeda and husband, Dewey, Edna Elaine and husband, Thomas, and Joyce Ann; two sons and daughters-in-law, Teddie Joe and Alva Lola, Albert Dean and Doris Ann; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Opal, Doris and Ruth; one brother, Clyde. Mrs. HONEYCUTT was preceded ind death by her parents; her husband, Albert HONEYCUTT; two sons, Warren and Phillip HONEYCUTT; and two brothers, Lon and Tom McHENRY.

A memorial service for Anne Marie KING, 79, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Christian Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Mrs. KING was born Dec. 31, 1921, in Gould, to Frank Andrew MALPHETTE and Sarah Emily (RUSHING MALPHETTE. She died Monday, March 26, 2001, in Tulsa. Survivors include three sons, Bobby Gene, Marcus Christopher and Roy Jack; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services for Opal Inez MOORE, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. MOORE was born Nov. 26, 1922, in Brent community, to Pleasant Lane and Temple (FULLER) LANE. She died Sunday, March 25, 2001 in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn, Connie, Vicki, and Patty; two sons, James and Kevin; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, John E. Mrs. MOORE was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy MOORE.

Funeral services for Mae Evelyn (SNOW) REED, 61, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dublin Freewill Baptist Church. Burial was in Wares Chapel Cemetery (Dublin) in Scranton, Ark., under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris, Ark. Mrs. REED died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Richard D. REED of Alma; mother and step-father, Martha A. and Hubert; five sons, Danny, Rickey, Tim, Terry, and Randy; two daughters, Becky Dian and Pamela C.; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, June; and one brother, Lonnie.Mrs. REED was preceded in death by her father, Houston HOWARD; one sister, Betty NALLY; and one infant brother.

Funeral services for Jewel "J.R." ROWLAND, 74, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mr. ROWLAND died Sunday, March 25, 2001 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Kaye ROWLAND; two step-daughters, Regina Kaye and Darcy Ann; one grandchild; two brothers, Guy and Charles; and one sister, Virginia.

Funeral services for Imogene TREAT, 63, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Tim Ohls and Phil Whitten officiating. Burial was at Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. TREAT was born July 16, 1937, in Vian, to Nathaniel Luke CATLETT and Lelan Lucille (ROLAND) CATLETT. She died Sunday, March 25, 2001 in Fort Smith. Mrs. TREAT married Jerry TREAT July 1, 1960, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, Jerry, of the home; her parents, Nathaniel and Lelan Catlett; three sons, Gary, Dennis and Kevin; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one sister, Glena; two brothers, Dean and Harold; two nephews; two nieces; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Raymond William YOUNG, 60, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. YOUNG was born May 9, 1940, to William Franklin YOUNG and Lenora Jane (AUSTIN) YOUNG in Akins community. He died Friday, March 23, 2001, in Sallisaw. He married Laura Ann RICHARDSON Dec. 5, 1964, in Akins. Survivors include his wife, Laura Ann YOUNG, of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, William Charles and Robert Alan and Victoria Ann; one granddaughter; and one sister, Lula Mae. Mr. YOUNG was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Roy Allen YOUNG.

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