March 2002

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Graveside services for Marjorie Mae BONNER, 77, of Charleston, Ark., were held Friday, at 10 a.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston. She died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at Charleston. Survivors include her husband, Clayton BONNER of the home; two daughters, Marilyn and Beverly; five grandchildren; three brothers, Herman, Paul and Vance.

Funeral services for James Fredrick EDGAR, 81, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. , Friday, at the Farrell-Holland -Gale Funeral Home in Stillman Valley, Ill., with Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Stillman Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home of Stillman Valley. He was born on Oct. 28, 1920, in Aurora, Ill. to William Edgar and Eliza (HALL) EDGAR. He died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Juanita SHANKS on June 16, 1944, in Morgan Field, Ky. She preceded him in death on Sept. 23, 1992, in Rockford, Ill. Survivors include one daughter, Laurel Katherine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jay M. and Lizette and Pat and Julie; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one cousin, Margaret; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Johnny Ray JINKS, 73, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Herman Jones officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 15, 1928, in Ashland, La., to John Henry JINKS and Alma (POTTS) JINKS. He died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife Doris (KING) JINKS of the home; two daughters, Brenda and Katherine; three sons, Henry Wayne and wife Dottie, Larry Joe and William David; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles Ray JINKS; seven sisters, Maudie LAWRENCE, Mabel UKELE, Pearl HILL, Aline JINKS, Annie CARTER, and Estelle and Sybil WILLIAMS; three brothers, Willie, John Henry Jr. and Travis JINKS.

Graveside services for Mary Ellen TAYLOR , 61, of Marble City, are being held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Marble City Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Henson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July12, 1940, in Marble City, to John Flimon DOUGHERTY and Helen Mae (BROWN) DOUGHERTY. She died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Glenda Anne; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron Jr. and Debra; one grandchild; one sister, Virginia; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Walter Parker ASBILL, 80, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Robert L. Polvado and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 22, 1921, in Bunch to Joe ASBILL and Lizzie (MILLS) ASBILL. He died Friday, March 1, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lula LEE on June 11, 1948, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife Lula LEE ASBILL of the home; one son, Walter Lee; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Melvin and Ross.

Graveside services for Robert Earl BOYD, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. He died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sisters, Ruth, Norma and Dorothy; two brothers, Troy and Lloyd.

Graveside services for Laurel CARR, 85, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. She died Tuesday, Feb 26, 2002, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Bobby; one sister, Geneva; two brothers, Morris and Eugene; six grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Peachtree Hospice, 2910 Jenny Lind, Fort Smith, Ark. 72901.

Funeral services for Gary Wayne JOHNSON, 35, of Midwest City were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at the Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel in Oklahoma City. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. He was born on Dec. 8, 1966, in Tulsa to Jim Henry JOHNSON and Betty Marie (PETERS) JOHNSON. He died Saturday, March 2, 2002, in Midwest City. Survivors include his wife Shelley of the home; two sons, Dillon and Dalton; one daughter, Taylor; his mother Betty JOHNSON; one sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Wayne; one brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Teresa; two nieces; two nephews; mother-in-law, Roberta BERGEN; and father-in-law, Ronnie BABB.

Funeral services for Geliea Mae MATTINGLY, 55, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Leroy Reid. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 7, 1946 in Sequoyah County to Youl SIZEMORE and Mary Faye (BIAS) SIZEMORE. She died Friday, March 1, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Paige and Johnny and Pam; five grandchildren; mother, Faye SIZEMORE; two sisters, Dorothy and Carolyn; three brothers, Bill, Donnie and Bobby; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rev. Robert NOFIRE, 90, of Little Kansas, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Belfonte Baptist Church in Nicut, with Revs. John Blackwood and Martin Cochran officiating. Burial is in Belfonte Cemetery under the direction of Robert/Reed-Culver Funeral Home in Stilwell. He was born Aug. 20, 1911, in the Nicut community, to Joshua NOFIRE and Margaret (EAGLE) NOFIRE. He died on Saturday, March 2, 2002, in his home. He married Euna Bell COLEMAN on June 10, 1930, in Sequoyah County. She preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 1974. Survivors include; four sons, Robert Jr., Jerry , Mose and Jackson; two daughters, Akie and Margaret; 37 grandchildren; 84 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Clifton, Abel and James NOFIRE.

Funeral services for Thelma E. PARMER, 84, of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Rev. Shannon Barnes officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born Aug. 17, 1917, in Arkansas, to Henry TARKINGTON and Nellie (JOHNSON) TARKINGTON. She died Sunday, March 3, 2002, in Gore. Survivors include three daughters, Betty, Orvilene and Laverne; 18 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer PARMER; six children, Woodrow PARMER, Geraldine PARMER, Floyd Wayne PARMER, Christine HALEY, Irvin Henry PARMER, Marion Edgar PARMER; one sister; and three brothers.

Carole Rae PENDLETON, 66, of Gore died Monday, March 4, 2002, in Sallisaw. She was born Feb. 4, 1936, in Madison, Wis. to Carl and Madeline DEMROW. Cremation was done under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and her husband Charles "Butch"; one son, Jack H.; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Linda. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack PENDLETON; and several brothers and sister.

Cremation for Odie G. ROWLAND, 84, of Ozark, Ark., will be under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. ROWLAND was born June 16, 1917, in Sallisaw to Brice ROWLAND and Audria (WREN) ROWLAND. He died Monday, March 4, 2002, in an Ozark hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann ROWLAND, of Ozark; one daughter, Belinda Ann; one son, James Larry; two grandchildren; five sisters, Bea, Jeannie, Beth, Dorothy and Orena; and one brother, Walter. He was preceded in death by one son, Gene ROWLAND.

Henry SNOW, retired Tulsa businessman, passed away March 4, 2002. He was 87 years old. Mr. SNOW was born in Sallisaw in 1915. Henry is survived by his son Carl H., daughter-in-law, Marcia, daughter DeLois, brother Cecil, brother-in-law Lewis and sister-in-law Kay, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services are pending at Moore's Southlawn.

James W. WEAVER, 87, of Enid, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002 at his home; Burial was by cremation, under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home in Enid. He was born Feb. 2, 1915, in Muldrow to John Marshall and Florence (EDGE) WEAVER. He is survived by his wife, Marianna (WILSEY) WEAVER, of the home;

Graveside services for Beulah Mae ARMSTRONG, 96, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m., Friday at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Oklahoma City, with Rev. David Johnson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 5, 1905, in Mountain View, to Asa CANTERBERRY and Ida (SIMMONS) CANTERBERRY. She died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Fort Smith. She married Myles Felton "Pat" ARMSTRONG on Sept. 18, 1981, in Gore. He preceded her in death on Jan. 11, 1993. Survivors include several cousins, nieces, nephews, including Ken and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, O.G. HARRY.

Graveside services for Cynthia L. Herndon GRAVES, 33, of Arkoma, will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. GRAVES died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Johnny GRAVES of the home; one daughter, Rachel; her mother, Edna MELTON; two sisters, Edna and Sybil; four half-sisters; four brothers, Cody, Jimmy, Gary Don and Calvin; and one half brother.

Funeral services for Edythe Virginia JANCZAR, 81, of Roland, will be held at 2 p.m., Monday at the Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church southeast of Muldrow, with Rev. Harvey Agruirre officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born Dec. 5, 1920, in Hillsburg, Calif., to John HANSON and Matilda "Tillie" (GERTLER) HANSON. She married Stanley JANCZAR on March 3, 1939. He preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1987. Survivors include one son, Stanley Joseph; four daughters, Frances, Teresa, Virginia and Meredith; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Frances E. PHELAN, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m., Friday at the Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Doss officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 8, 1917, in Ft. Coffee, to John Marion BOND and Jane (DOSS) BOND. She died Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include eight daughters, Marian, Janie, Susie, Judy Ann, Sally Darlene, Joan, Mary, and Rita; four sons, Leon, T.J. and William Frances, Johnny Leon; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Donald Ray "Don" STEELE, 67, of Fort Gibson, were held at 2 p.m., Friday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Gibson, with Rev. Carlos Knight officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Fort Gibson. He was born to Webster E. "Bill" and Mable (BROWN) STEELE. He died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in Muskogee. He married Helen McCONNELL on July 30, 1955, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Helen STEELE of the home; one daughter, Delores; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and his wife Tammy and Jim and his wife Karee; seven grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Cherry, Linda and her husband Harold, Janice and her husband Don and Kathy and her husband Roger; one aunt, Bonnie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Billie Lou BEDFORD.

Funeral services for Nettie Martha WEBB, 92, of Wichita, Kan. formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m., Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Bro. Larry Don Marley officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 14, 1909, in Sequoyah County, to William WATTS and May Belle (GLASS) WATTS. She died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Wichita. She married Thomas William "Tom" WEBB on Aug. 20, 1932, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1991. Survivors include three daughters, Jackie, Dixie Kay and Sharon; two sons, Tom Jr. and Bobby Joe; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Wanda Sue CARRELL and Inogene WEBB; five grandchildren; four sisters; and two brothers.

Funeral services for Sadie CRAIGHEAD, 62, of Cookson, were held at 11 a.m., Monday at Round Mountain Church near Vian, with Pastor Steven Crawford officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on December 17, 1939, in Vian to Melvin CROCKETT and Veronica Bernice (BRIGANCE) DAMERON. She died Friday, March 8, 2002, in Cookson. She married Doyle Lee CRAIGHEAD on March 31, 1999, in Horseshoe Bend.Survivors include her husband, Doyle, of the home; one daughter, Donna; one son, Allen; two step-daughters, Kathy and Tammy; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Cecelia and Goldie; and two brothers, George and Lester.

Funeral services for Anthony Eugene DAVENPORT, 35, of Enid, were held at 2 p.m., Monday at Greater New Bethel Baptist Church of Sallisaw, with pastor J.D. Jones officiating. Services were under the direction of Brown-Cummings Funeral Home, of Enid. He was born March 27, 1966, in Muskogee to Milton and Janice (TIMMONS) HINES. He died Wednesday, March 6, 2002, in St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, in Enid. Survivors include one daughter, Dominique M.; his mother, Janice HINES; his father, Milton HINES; one sister Elizabeth; one brother, Lawrence; one brother-in-law, Paul; one niece, Paige; and nephew Paul.

Funeral services for Peachie HENDRICKS, 95, of Claremore, are being held at 1 p.m. , Thursday at the Stokes Smith Ceremonial Grounds, northwest of Sallisaw, with Frankie Studie officiating. Burial is in Redbird Smith Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 16, 1906, in Marble City, to Sam SMITH and Sarah (McCOY) SMITH. She died Sunday, Mar. 10, 2002, in Claremore. Mrs. HENDRICKS married Eli HENDRICKS on Aug. 29, 1929, in Vian. He preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 19991. Survivors include four daughters, Wanna, Emma Jean, Elizabeth and Nancy; five sons, John ,Vincent, Charles, Marcus and Eli Jr.; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Juanita; one brother, Fields; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Charlene HENDRICKS; two sisters; and three brothers.

Graveside services for Ella Mae HOGAN, 82, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, with Rev. Jack Bowman officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born June 20, 1919, in Hodgen, to Albert JOHNSON and Lucy (ALEXANDER) JOHNSON. She died Monday, Mar. 11, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Peggy and her husband Herbert, Betty, Maxine and her husband James; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lester Jr. and his wife Connie and Ronnie and his wife Beverly; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; four husband, Grover WELCH, Ernest McNATT, Lester CASEY and George HOGAN; three brothers, Floyd, Earl and Carl JOHNSON; and one sister, Pearlene BROOKS.

Funeral services for Euala F. JENNINGS, 88, of Joplin, Mo. formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m., Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 25, 1914, in Akins, to Benjamin FAULKNER and Susie J. (HUMPHREY) FAULKNER. She married Robert F. JENNINGS on June 12, 1933, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 1996. Survivors include one daughter, Dolores; one son, Bob; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Roy Dale MARION, 54, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m., Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born July 9, 1947, in Hensley, Ark. and died Thursday, March 7, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Joni; five sons, Douglas Dale, Brandon, Christopher, Kevin and Jason; two step-daughters, Georgia and Anita; three step-sons, Preston; Richard and Patrick; fourteen grandchildren; one sister, Mildred; four brothers, Henry, Levi, Doyle and Jimmie.

Funeral services for Irene V. MORRIS, 71, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Vian Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. Laymon Garrison, Charles Smith and Teri Smith officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 21, 1931, in Vian, to William SMITH. She died Monday, Mar.11, 2002, in Cookson. She married George W. MORRIS on Nov. 15, 1947, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, George MORRIS of the home; one daughter, Linda; one son, Shane; six grandchildren; two sisters, Opal and Gwen; three brothers, Richard Odell, Vernon "Bo" and Robert; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John B. SMITH and two sisters, Jowanna SKAGGS and Dora Ann SMITH.

Memorial services for Ted W. OWENS, 76, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Monday, with Rev. Phil Talley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. He was born in August 31, 1925, in Muldrow to Lenard and Pearl (OWENSBY) OWENS. He died Friday, March 8, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Virginia (RAGLAND) OWENS, in 1959, in Winter Haven, Calif. Survivors include two daughters, Susan and Beverly; one granddaughter; two brothers, Bobby and Phillip; three sisters, Fran, Mildred and Margaret; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia.

Graveside services for Joyce Janice RECTOR, 64, of Oktaha, were held at 11 a.m., Monday at the Highland Cemetery in Inola, under the direction of Amis-Kennard Funeral Services in Catoosa. She was born June 4, 1937, in Roland, to Thomas CALCOTE and Irene (CASTILE) CALCOTE. She died Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Grady RECTOR on April 10, 1953, in Roland. He preceded her in death on July 7, 1995. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and his wife Alysa, and Ronnie and his wife Karen; one daughter and son-in-law, Reta and her husband Wayne; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother and sister-in-law, Gene and his wife Nancy; six sisters and brothers-in-law, Imogene and her husband Roy, Louise and her husband Don, Loretta and her husband Odell, Gatha and her husband Alvie, Brenda and her husband Gary, and Vivian; and special friend, Jess. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Alan and one sister, Beatrice ATKINS

Graveside services Braedyn RHODES, an infant, of Levasy, Mo., were held Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Gilliam Cemetery in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Survivors include his parents, Dusty and Melanie (PRITCHETT) RHODES; one sister, Kynlea Grace; maternal grandmother, Jeanette (KENNEDY) HALE; paternal grandparents, Mary RHODES HUBBARD and James RHODES; maternal great-grandmother, Erma (KENNEDY) REED; paternal great-grandmother, Ruby RHODES of Muldrow.

Funeral services for Alvis M. SMITH, 79, of Alto, were held Tuesday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Missionary Church, with Rev. Glenn Marks officiating. He was born Nov. 22, 1922, to Edgar and Lular SMITH. He died Feb.18, 2002. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Nina SMITH of the home; two daughters, Janice and Pamela; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert "Bob" and his wife Jan, and Kenneth; six grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Jesse; and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Kenneth E. SMITH, 70, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m., Friday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with full Military Honors, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. SMITH died Tuesday, Mar. 5, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include four sister, Grace, Canna, Nora and Mary; six brothers, Jerry, Ralph, Charles, Thomas, Joey, and Ronald. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Mary; two brothers, David and Robert L. and two sisters, Juanita and Ruby.

Funeral services for W.B. "Bill" WALDO., 78, of Ozone, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday at Roller-Cox Chapel in Clarksville, Ark., with Col. Bill Murray officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. He was born on July 6, 1923, in Dover, Ark. to Roy and Martha (BOLEY) WALDO. He died Sunday, March 10, 2002 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Butch (COWAN) WALDO; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Harold; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Sharon; two grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Art; one brother and sister-in-law, Gaylon and Pat; and a sister-in-law Gracie C. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Leroy WALDO.

Funeral services for Bert P. WHITE, 69, of Bokoshe, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Mr. Joe Avery officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born September 12, 1932, in Stidham, to Fred W. WHITE and Clara BELLE (JANES) WHITE. He died Friday, March 8, 2002 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Ramona (OXFORD) WHITE, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Melba and her husband Jimmy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and his wife Debbie, and James; two sisters, Donna Jean and Betty; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Brandon Don YOUNG, 39, of Bloomer, Ark., were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. Burial was in Shady Point Cemetery, in Shady Point, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. He was born on August 28, 1962, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Don and Trudy YOUNG. He died Sunday, March 10, 2002 in Bloomer. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Trudy and Larry MOSBLECH; father and step-mother, Don and Jeannie YOUNG; one brother, J. Keith; grandmother, Thelma YOUNG; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and loved ones; a host of beloved friends; and Ron Davenport of Bloomer.

Funeral services for Jimmie BOEN, 69, of Arkoma, will be held Monday, at 1 p.m. at New Bethel Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mr. BOEN was born June 7, 1932, in Boxley, Ark. He died Thursday, March 14, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Anna BOEN of the home; one daughter, Debra; one son, Tim; five grandchildren; one foster son, Hiep; one sister, Mildred; three brothers, Levi, Doyle and Henry.

Graveside services for Charles Otis GUTHRIE Sr., 69, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Rev. Homer Paden officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Aug. 4, 1932, in Vian, to George J. GUTHRIE and Cora Edna (PETTCORD) GUTHRIE. He died Monday, March 11, 2002, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include his wife Wilma (McKAY) GUTHRIE of the home; one daughter, Charlene; one son, Charles Otis Jr.; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, George and his wife Kathy and Carl; one niece Heather; two sisters-in-law, Melanie and Patsy ; and one daughter-in-law Ellen. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Perry Raymond and one brother, George.

Funeral services for Robert Virgil HALL, 76, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m., Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born June 18, 1925, in Simon, to Claud HALL and Gertrude "Trudy" (DAVIS) HALL. He died Tuesday, March 12, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Lueanor Hope ELLIOTT on Oct. 11, 1946, in Chicago. Survivors include his wife Lueanor Hope HALL of the home; two daughters, Roberta and Louella; six grandsons; one granddaughter; three great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; two sisters, Delpha and Beatrice; one brother, M.C.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one grandson.

Funeral services for Leonard David "L.D." PROCK, 80, of Shady Point, are being held Saturday, at 2 p.m. at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, with Rev. Kenneth Williams officiating. Burial is in Shady Point Cemetery, in Shady Point, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mr. PROCK was born Sept. 22, 1921, in Williams, to Jesse and Estelle (BOBO) PROCK. He died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, in Shady Point. He married Elaine Faye KUBALA PROCK in 1946. Survivors include his wife, Elaine PROCK of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gloria and her husband, Jerry, Carolyn and her husband David, and Sandy and her husband Gary; one son and daughter-in-law, Barry and his wife Barbara; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Mable and her husband Clyde, Imojean and Ramona; one brother, Hershel; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son and daughter-in-law, George and Eugene PROCK and his wife Diana LOMON; four sisters, Nellie LAWSON, Alice JOHNSON, Nevada FETTERS and Bernice PROCK; one brother, Bobby PROCK; and his parents.

Funeral services for M. Ray FROST, 69, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Cliff Terrace Assembly of God of Fort Smith, with burial in Cross Cemetery in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born Mar. 15, 1933, in Magazine, Ark. He died Sunday, Mar. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Freeda of the home; two sons, Michael and Rev. Darrell; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three foster grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; one foster daughter, Sharon; two sisters, Reba "Sis" and Erma Sue; four brothers, Garlan, Doyle, Darwin, and Raymond.

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