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Funeral services for Hattie S. BRUCE, 71, of Park Hill, was born Feb. 7, 1932, in Sequoyah County to Floyd FRASIER and Vina (EDWARDS) FRASIER. She died Thursday, April 24, 2003, in Park Hill. She married Carroll BRUCE in 1948 in California. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters, Linda and Glenda; one son, Keith; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby and Wilma; one brother, Herman; and several nieces nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, George? BRADFORD "Bee" FRAZIER.

Funeral services for Anna Marie DOTSON, 93, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the White Chapel Church northwest of Gore, with Revs. Ron Butler and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery northwest of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore. She was born on Oct. 1, 1909, in Fayetteville, Ark. to Amos DEEN and Melissa (HART) DEEN. She died Sunday, April 27, 2003, in Gore. She married Jack DOTSON on March 26, 1926, in Braggs. He preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 2001. Survivors include four daughters, Dorothy, Edna, Hazel and Mary; four sons, Kenneth, Otto, Carl and Earl DOTSON of Vian; 28 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby; and one brother, Ray.

Graveside services for Bruce Edward FIMPLE, 58, of Kibler, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born Feb. 19, 1945, in Fairfield, Calif. He died Monday, April 28, 2003, in his home. Survivors include his wife Evelyn FIMPLE of the home; his mother, Charlotte FIMPLE; one sister, Bobbie; two brothers, David and Michael; three step-daughters, Tammy, Barbara and Patricia; one step-son, Ricky; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jessica Elaine WILLIAMS OWENS, 17, of Westville, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Annie Chapel Cemetery in Hagerville, Ark., with Rev. Bobby D. Freeman officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 11, 1986, in Manchester, Ky., to Pamela Sue WILLIAMS. She died Friday, April 25, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include her parents, Pamela and Daniel OWENS; one sister, Jackie; one brother, Justin; her grandparents, Jean and Thomas WILLIAMS;and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by one uncle, Michael LAMIEWUX.

Funeral services for Lovely RITTER, 80, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m Thursday at the First Baptist church in Blackgum, with Rev. Dale Ritter and Donald Robertson officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 11, 1922, in Blackgum to Albert RITTER and Ethel (McFARLAND) RITTER. He died Monday, April 28, 2003, in Vian. He married Audrey COLLINS on June 29, 1942 in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Audrey RITTER of the home; three daughters, Virginia, Phyllis and Tricia; two sons, Dale and Jerry; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wilma; four brothers, T.J., Lyn, Glyn and Jerald and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Edwina RISENHOOVER SMITH, 50, of Sallisaw, are being held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 25, 1952, in Sallisaw to Earl Ray RISENHOOVER and Mary Lois (REED) RISENHOOVER. She died Saturday, April 26, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Stacy; one son, Keith; six grandchildren; her father Earl RISENHOOVER; one sister, Lisa; one brother, Edwin Earl; one niece and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother in November 2000.

Funeral services for George STEELEY, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Marlon Douthit, David Clewell, Charlie Shell and LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 11, 1932, in Flute Springs to William "Dawes" STEALER and Samantha BIRD. He died April 26, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Shirley (BURNS) STEELEY of the home; two daughters, Delaine and her husband, Randy, and Jennifer and Jack; seven sons, Graig, and Novaline, Terry, Jerry and Tena, Randy and Tiffany, and Jason and Shelly, David and Imogene, and Larry and Debbie; 30 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Ruby, Wanda, Galela, Irene and Alene; and two brothers, Raymond and Mack. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Laura an Katie; one daughter, Judith STEELEY; an one son, Ricky SIZEMORE.

Funeral services for Arthur Lee WILLIAMS, 78, of Bunch, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Bunch Assembly of God Church, with Revs. Azel Loyd and Mike Glass officiating. He was born on Feb. 8, 1925, in Bunch to John Edgar WILLIAMS an Nancy THROWER. He died on Monday, April 21, 2003, at his home. Survivors include two daughters, Janice and Sue Ann; one son-in-law, Tommy; one granddaughter; four grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy (OWL) WILLIAMS; one son, John WILLIAMS; one brother, Charlie JOHNSON; an one sister, Betty BARNOSKI.

Funeral services for Leonard S. BIBB, 81, of Glenpool, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service Chapel, with burial in Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Schaudt's Glenpool Funeral Service of Glenpool. He was born on Dec 7, 1921 to Fannie and Charles BIBB. He died Sunday, April 27, 2003. He married Anna KINNICK in 1945. Survivors include, his wife, Anna of Glenpool; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Gary Cody and his wife Susan, and Ken Howard; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and her husband Tim, and Kathryn and her husband Mike; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mabel, Betty, Joann, Phyllis and Carol; and one brother, Donald. Mr. BIBB was preceded in death by three brothers, Kepner BIBB, Jerry BIBB and Jackie BIBB; two sons, Larry and Buddy WITT.

Funeral services for Luis GONZALES, 35, of Muldrow are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in muldrow, with Rev. Sean Money and Bro. Billy Pate officiating. Burial is in Memory Garden Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agents Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born Jan. 23, 1968, in San Diego to Angel GONZALES and Vincenta Sandoval GONZALES. He died Friday, April 25, 2003, in Grayson County, Texas. He married Linda May RANKIN on July 16, 1999, in Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Linda GONZALES of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Leigh; two sons, Anthony Lewis and Johnathan Joseph "J.J."; his father, Angel GONZALES; four sister, Lupe, Cruz, Patricia and Esperonza; seven brothers, George, Pablo, Poncho, Mike, Cleto, Gerado and David; several nieces, nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Nicholas Eugene GONZALES, 3, a child, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in muldrow, with Rev. Sean Money and Bro. Billy Pate officiating. Burial is in Memory Garden Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agents Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born April 5, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Luis GONZALES and Linda May RANKIN GONZALES. He died Friday, April 25, 2003, in Grayson County, Texas. Survivors include his mother, of the home; one sister, Jennifer Leigh; two brothers, Anthony Lewis and Johnathan Joseph "J.J."; maternal grandmother, Susan NESTER; paternal grandfather, Angel GONZALES; maternal great-grandmother, Wanda RANKIN; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Nicole Marie GONZALES, 11, of Muldrow, are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in muldrow, with Rev. Sean Money and Bro. Billy Pate officiating. Burial is in Memory Garden Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agents Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Nov. 27, 1991, in Whittier, Calif. to Luis GONZALES and Linda May RANKIN GONZALES. She died Friday, April 25, 2003, in Grayson County, Texas. Survivors include his mother, of the home; one sister, Jennifer Leigh; two brothers, Anthony Lewis and Johnathan Joseph "J.J."; maternal grandmother, Susan NESTER; paternal grandfather, Angel GONZALES; maternal great-grandmother, Wanda RANKIN; several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Amanda Ruby WARREN JORDAN, 87, of Santa Rosa, Calif. were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Rev. William Armstrong officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born Oct. 17, 1915, in Vian, to Peter Joshua WARREN and Cora Lee (DOTSON) WARREN. She died Monday, April 28, 2003, in Santa Rosa. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Charleen and Richard; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; six sisters, Berlie, Mary, Cora, Doris, Katherine Helen; and three brothers, J.T., Lewis and Hoover.

Funeral services for Charlene SCOTT, 64, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. Dale Doss and Kermit Mullins officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Oct. 31, 1938, in Bakersfield, Calif. to Ray PARSONS and Fern (FOX) PARSONS. She died Wednesday, April 30, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Utah SCOTT on March 22, 1956, in Arvin, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Utah of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Charles, and Kim and Cris; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Susie; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Sharon; one brother, Eddie; and several other relative and friends.

Funeral services for Belester WILLIAMS, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with Rev. E.M. Smith Sr. officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. She was born Oct 29, 1926, in Roland, to Bennie WILLIAMS Sr. and Della (THOMPSON) WILLIAMS. She died Saturday, April 26, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Elsa M.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four brothers, Andy, Leon, Melvin, Bennie II and Jackie; and two sisters, Terry and Pearline.

Francis W. "Bud" COWAN, 79, passed away May 1, 2003, at his home in Fort Smith, Ark. He was born March 17, 1924, in Clarksville, Ark., to the late Georgia CASTEEL COWAN and William Issac "Ike" COWAN. Funeral services for M. COWAN were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2003, in Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Bell of the Kinsley, Kan., Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Bernice, his daughter Nancy Sue "Suzy MILLER and his son William Curtis "Bill" COWAN. He is survived by two daughters, L.Lee and Cindie; two sisters, "Butch" and Grace; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Louis Kesterson KEYS Jr, 83, of Franklin, Ohio, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Eaton-Anderson & Unglesby Funeral Home in St Franklin, Ohio, with Rev. Dencil Owsley officiating. . Burial was in Miami Valley Memorial Gardens in Centerville, Ohio, with full military Honors under the direction of Eaton-Anderson & Unglesby Funeral Home of St Franklin. He was born Nov 28, 1920, in Sallisaw to Louis Kesterson, KEYS Sr. and Dolly (GARRETT) KEYS. He died Sunday, May 4, 2003, at the Sycamore Glen Retirement Community in Minnisburg, Ohio. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Maurine KEYS; one son, Kess and his wife Susan; one daughter Lois and her husband George; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Bill and his wife Bonnie; and one sister-in-law, Maude. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Grace in 1991; two brothers, Carnell and Ted KEYS; and one sister, Bonnie KEYS.

Funeral services for Tyler ARMSTRONG, 17, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher and Ronnie Asbill officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Nov. 29, 1985, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Anthony Gene ARMSTRONG and Ellen Christine "Chrissy" (GRAGG) ARMSTRONG. He died Tuesday, May 6, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his parents, of the home; one sister, Cassie; maternal grandmother, Jo Ellen GRAGG; paternal grandmother, Clara ARMSTRONG; aunts and uncles, Ray and Peggy, Dewayne and Aimee, Becky and Allen, Michael, James and Donna; 14 cousins; and other relatives an friends, including Mitchell and Vince.

Graveside services for Teresa HURST, 76, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery, with Rev. LeRoy Reid officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born Jan. 19, 1927, in Maud to Almon Dixon DUNN and Grace (GLOVER) DUNN. She died Monday, May 5, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Edward; three sons, and daughters-in-law, James and Ann, Leon and Lynn and J. and Karen; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Maxine and Katye; one brother, Leon and other relatives and friends, including Bob. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack HURST; an infant son, Timothy HURST; her parents; an one sister, Dolores HOGAN.

Funeral services for Bernice OSBURN, 92, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial is in Long Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born June 14, 1910, in Arkansas to Joseph TURNER and Ivey (WHITESIDE) TURNER. She died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Eugene OSBURN on Aug. 27, 1930, in Long community. He preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1994. Survivors include several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mrs. OSBURN was also preceded in death by three sisters, Minnie ALLEN, Virgie ALLISON and Maud ALLISON; and five brothers, Sam TURNER, Jim TURNER, Albert TURNER, Lawrence TURNER and Daniel TURNER.

Funeral services for Dorothy THOMPSON, 91, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 20, 1912, in Santa Anna, Texas to Wyatt Edward BAXTER and Lucille Lee (VOLLENTINE) BAXTER. Mrs. THOMPSON married H. Boudinot "Tommy" THOMPSON on Oct. 11, 1933 in Balanger, Texas. He preceded her in death on Feb. 26, 1986.

Funeral services for Sophia Hazel BARTON, 87, of Alva, formerly of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Alva Church of Nazarene in Alva, with pastor Bill Kalfas officiating. Burial was in Alva Municipal Cemetery, under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Alva. She was born March 16, 1916, in Depew to Oliver and Eliza (MUNDY) RICHARDSON. She died Thursday, May 8, 2003, in Beadles Nursing Home in Alva. She married Edward L. "Bud" BARTON on Dec. 24, 193, in Vian. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 1988. She married James KINNARD in Alva in Dec. 1991. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and his wife Oleta, and Johnny and his wife, Margaret; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Earl and his wife Jackie; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Paul BARTON in 1963; and one brother, Carl WEATHERFORD.

Funeral services for Mary L. BOWLES, 92, of Yukon, formerly of Vian, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Round Mountain Church east of Gore, with Rev. Laymon Garrison officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born April 4, 1911, in Mulberry, Ark. to John Wesley COWETT and Sarah (SHEPHERD) COWETT. She died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in Yukon. She married Roy Melvins BOWLES in 1928 in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on Sept. 2 1974. Survivors include one daughter, Ruth; four sons, Melvin, Fred, Howard . and Bobby; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Susie and Augusta. She was also preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Ruby EMERY and three sons, Cecil Odell and Junior BOWLES.

Graveside services for Jessie L. CHASTAIN, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. CHASTAIN died Sunday, May 13, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Marie; one nephew; one niece; three great-nephews; three great-great-nieces; one great-great-nephew, and one brother-in-law, Frank. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyndell CHASTAIN; and one sister, Bonnie WEAVER.

Funeral services for Hazel M. McCLAIN, 70, of Gore were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Rev. Tommy Ballard officiating. Burial of Cremains was in Round Mountain Cemetery east of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. She was born Dec 19, 1932, in Vian to Albert SEAY and Alta (MONTGOMERY) SEAY. She died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in Gore. She married Roy McCLAIN on Feb. 17, 1969, in Claremore. He preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 1983. Survivors include her mother; five brothers, Raymond, George Earl, Paul and Frank; one sister, Pearl; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Bob SEAY in 1955.

Barbara Joyce MENTZER, Sallisaw businesswoman and wife of the late State Rep. Don MENTZER (D-Sallisaw), died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in Tulsa. Services for Mrs. MENTZER, 73, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial was in the Akins Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MENTZER was born on Oct 11, 929, to J.A. and Mildrene (TURNER) TUTTLE in Blanchard. While in Oklahoma City she met and married Don MENTZER. The couple wed on Sept. 12, 1949. Mrs. MENTZER was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and one grandson, Christopher SCHECHTER. She is survived by two daughters, Mary and her husband, Walter,and Jan and her husband, Eliot; two sons, Jon and Laura, and Bill and his wife, Geri; one sister, Norma Jean; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for James "Buck" REED, 88, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Belfonte Baptist Church in Belfonte north of Muldrow, with Rev. David Prewett officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born April 22, 1915, in Belfonte community to Thomas "Tom" REED and Mandy (FINNIE) REED. He died Saturday, May 10, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Mary Ann KELLEY on July 22, 1940, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Mary Ann REED of the home; two granddaughters, Shila and Lanette; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Cleon James REED on Jan. 21, 1942.

Funeral services for Donald Louie "Don" SPEARS, 60, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vian Baptist Church in Vian with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPEARS was born Nov. 11, 1942, in Gore to Osval Louie SPEARS and Junie Melvie (MANNON) SPEARS. He died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, in Oklahoma City. He married Brenda May COTNER on June 29, 1963 in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Brenda May SPEARS of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kristina Dawn, and Shannon Lea and Stuart; six granddaughters; his mother; four sisters, Dorothy, Cathy, Linda and Betty; and five brothers, Orville, Floyd, Rick, Delbert and Gerald. He was preceded in death by his father, and two sisters, Mary Lou SPEARS and Louise SPEARS.

Graveside services for Shelly Diane TERRY, 41, of Vian, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw, with Elder Dwayne Davis officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born June 12, 1961, in Lodi, Calif. to Homer Alexander TERRY and Thelma Louise (BROWN) TERRY. She died Friday, May 9, 2003, in Vian. She married Ernest O'Neal in 1986. Survivors include her husband, of the home; two daughters, Sasha and Keisha; one son, Nicholas Alexander; one grandson; her mother, Thelma O'NEAL; three sisters, Lavada, Brenda and Carol; one brother, Donald; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jennifer RUIZ; five brothers, John, Richard, Homer Jr., James, and Hershel TERRY; and one sister, Kathy BEACH.

Funeral services for Barton BUTTERY, 46, of Blackgum, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Elder Dwayne Davis, Apostle Leland COLLINS and Bro. James Buckman officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born July 1, 1956, in Gore, to Bill BUTTERY and Pearl (HOUGHLAND) BUTTERY. He died Wednesday, May 7, 2003, in Gore. Mr. BUTTERY married Charlotte DAVIS on July 14, 1973, in Blackgum. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte BUTTERY of the home; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Shane and Sherry, Brett, Chad Evan and his finance Cristin, and Blake and Evelyn; three grandchildren; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Marie and Bill, Anna Mae and Charles, Shirley and Jim, and Wanda; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Liddie Faye, Delmar,and Nina, Lee "Joe" and Virgie, and Delbert and Freda; four Goddaughters, Lisa, Betty, Beverly and Lynda; and also his cousin Floyd. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Talmadge BUTTERY; and two sisters, Pamela and Norma Jean.

Funeral services for Jonathan Lee COUFFER, 26, of Arkansas City, Kan., formerly of Tahlequah, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Haws Funeral Home of Arkansas City, under the direction of Hawks Funeral Home of Arkansas City. He was born April 25, 1977, in Tahlequah to Terry Lee and Susan Lorraine FRAZIER COUFFER. He died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, in Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St Francis Campus in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include one son, Riley Joe; one daughter, Kelly Mae; his father, Terry COUFFER; his mother, Susan FRAZIER; three brothers, Christopher, Shawn and Leonard; four sisters, Sheila, Amanda, April and RosaLee; and his grandmothers, Ruby TERHUNE and Irene COUFFER. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Leonard COUFFER and Thomas FRAZIER.

Funeral services for Mary Lou Patsy JONES, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Greater New Bethel Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. J.D. Jones and Ron Duncan officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JONES was born July 19, 1927, in Harrison community to Charles Wesley PALMER and Fannie Bell (McCOY) PALMER. She died Wednesday, May 14, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Arlis E. JONES on July 5, 1976, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Dwight and Brenda, and Dean and Teresa; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma and Nelece; several nieces, nephews and cousins; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Sharran and Harold; two step-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, including Minerva. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Susie ALLEN, Crystal TOWNSEND, Olive SALYERS and Katherine MEARS; three brothers, Rueben, Zenas and Charles Wesley PALMER; and one step-son, Robbie JONES.

Andrew ROGERS, an infant, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Thursday, May 8, 2003, in an area hospital. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, Sarah MILLER and Earl ROGERS of the home; one sister, Haley; maternal grandparents, Troy MILLER and Chris MILLER; paternal grandparents, Cliff and Kathy ROGERS; maternal great-grandparents, Bill and Roseline WATERS, and Chester and Willma MILLER; and great-great-grandparents, George and Emma WATERS.

Funeral services for Dean ANDERSON, 61, of Porter, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the White Chapel, with Revs. Ray Qualls, and Nelson Pendergrass officiating. Burial is in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Muskogee. He was born May 3, 1942, in Gore to Jonah ANDERSON and Ruby (ANTHONY) ANDERSON. He died May 17, 2003, in Muskogee. Mr. ANDERSON married Judy QUALLS on Sept. 5, 1964, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Judy ANDERSON of Porter; one son and daughter-in-law, Tim and his wife, Gwen; one daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and her husband Perry; five grandchildren; two brothers, Mike and Gene; and one sister, Jonette.

Memorial services for Donald DECHOW Sr., 70, of Poteau, formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Roland First Assembly of God Church. He was born April 2, 1933, in Woonsocket, S.D. He died Friday, May 9, 2003, in Dade City, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Joy DECHOW; two daughters, Cherrine and Tonia; two sons, Donald Jr. and Timothy; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his mother, Hazel DECHOW; and two sisters, Shirley and Nancy.

Graveside services for Christian Xander Lee ENGELBRECHT, an infant, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Gore City Cemetery, with Rev. William O. Armstrong officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Services of Webbers Falls. He was born on May 15, 2003. He died Thursday, May 15, 2003. Survivors include his parents, Jessiecka HANEY and Jeremy ENGELBRECHT; two half-sisters, Dove and Amrain; his grandparents, Julie HANEY, Aussie "Carl" HANEY; Lee and Georgia ENGELBRECHT; great-grandparents, Peggy DANIELS and Thomas PULLEY; one uncle Aussie; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services for Sallie 'Wiss' ENGLAND, 88, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at he First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Braxton Bigot and Shawn Mooney officiating. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on June 29, 1914, in Gans to Lige Emmett POWELL and Idabell (SANDLIN) POWELL. She died Sunday, May 18, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Tom ENGLAND on Sept. 20, 1933, in Gans. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1995. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara Sue and Tommy "Dub" and Brenda and Jake; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Ray and Bertha and Tommy Darrell and Polly; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eva Jo; and two brothers, Elmo and Quinton. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Doris Elizabeth ENGLAND; and two grandchildren, Stevie Wayne and Marty Edwin OGDON.

Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Akins Baptist Church for Wicklef John 'Jick" FLOYD, who died Monday, May 19, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was 87. Burial is in Akins Cemetery. The Rev. Vernon Smith is officiating, and arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Calhoun, Ga., the son of Burman and Gussie STEPHENS FLOYD. He married Wanda Estella HATTER on March 23, 1946, at Akins. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, of the home; two daughters, Florence and Johnnie Sue; one son Charles; one brother, Walter; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, J.B. FLOYD; one sister, Velva GRIFFITH; and two brothers, Winston and Dossie FLOYD.

Funeral services for Alice Trilba JOHNSON, 74, of N. Highlands, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Sierra View Mortuary Chapel in Marysville, Calif., with burial in Sierra View Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born Dec 22, 1928, in Sallisaw. She died Saturday, May 17, 2003, at her home. Survivors include her husband of over 52 years, Joseph Ralph JOHNSON; one daughter, Vickie; one son, Allan; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one sister, Dorothy. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lenora WALTERS.

Graveside services for Rebecca Dawn LAMPLEY, 28, of Tulsa, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Cemetery, with Rev. Robert Polvado and Tracy Henson officiating. Mrs. LAMPLEY was born June 14, 1974, in Tulsa to Wendell LAMPLEY and Glenda (GOLAY) LAMPLEY. She died Saturday, May 17, 2003, in Tula. Survivors include one daughter, Jasmine; one son, Michael; her parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Leslie and her husband David; her grandparents, Lowell and Wanda HOWELL; aunts and uncles, Joe and Sue, and David and Karen; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tiffany ALLEN; one son, Dometric ALLEN; one brother, David Anthony JOHNSON and her maternal grandparents.

Funeral services for Ruby J. LEWIS, 81, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Tommy Treat and Shawn Mooney officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on April 2, 1922, in Vian to Tom SINGLETON and Mary (VESSELL) SINGLETON. She died Sunday, May 18, 2003, in Muldrow. She married Chief Ted Roosevelt LEWIS on Oct 5, 1940, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1998. Survivors include three daughters, Judy, Linda and Faye; seven sons, Jimmy, Tommy, Ronald, Donald, Lloyd, Eddie and Robert; 28 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one sister, Edna. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jackie LEWIS; and one daughter, Diana Gail LEWIS.

Graveside services for Rachael Jean LOCKHART, 71, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Marble City Cemetery, with Rev. Charlie Shell officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Adair county, to Johnson BEARPAW and Nancy STAY-AT-HOME. She died Thursday, May 15, 2003, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn Sue; one son, Roger John and his wife Cindy; one brother, Stay-at-home; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom LOCKHART; her parents; two sisters, Lizzie DUCK and Becky BUSH, and one brother, Sam BEARPAW.

Funeral services for Orville Lee MURPHY, 94, of Vian, were held at the First United Methodist Church in Vian, with Rev. James Ogdon and Vernon Lawrence officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of AGent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 1, 1918, in Missouri to Emmett James Murphy and Elva May (BACKER) MURPHY. He died Saturday, May 17, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lorene one June 3, 1976, in Vian. She preceded him in death on May 10, 1995. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Sharon; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen; two brothers, Albert and Clay; and two step-sons, Dan and Fowler Ray.

Funeral services for Hallie Cristan STEWART, an infant of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Vian, with Rev. Larry Miller officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Aug. 2, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. to David Keith STEWART and Teresa Christine (WALDEN) STEWART. She died Friday, May 16, 2003, in Little Rock, Ar. Survivors include her parents of the home; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Heather and Michael and Chelsea; two brothers, Jeremy and Kasey; maternal grandmother, Shirley STEVENSON; maternal great-grandparents, Norene an Warren STEVENSON; maternal great-great-grandmother, Alma WORKMAN WILLIAMS; and one nephew, Nathaniel. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Esther and Tip STEWART.

Graveside services for W.C. 'Dub" TEAGUE, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at the W.C.Teague Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 3, 1925, in Stonewall to Claude TEAGUE and Lillian (LOVELL) TEAGUE. He died Sunday, May 18, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Wynona in May of 1950 in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Wynona TEAGUE of the home; 10 children, Mary, Judy, Debbie, Sandy, Sherry, Rhonda, Abby, Rocky, Calvin and Clifton; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, five sisters, Irene "Babe", Joyce, Qubie, Bonnie and Virginia "Sissy"; and three brothers, Ronald, Donald "Sonny" and Michael. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jay and Jackie; and one sister, Lorene.

Funeral services for Mildred Irene WILLIAMS, 77, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lake Road Church of Christ, with her cousin Raymond Nation officiating. Burial is in Fort Gibson National Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born Sept. 23, 1925 to John and Dora (CARTER) THOMAS. She died Sunday, May 18, 2003. She married Carl E. WILLIAMS on April 6, 1942 in Vian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis an Ben; two sons and daughters-in-law, Keith an Carol and Jerry and Sheryl; one son-in-law, Jack; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Lucy and J.P. and Lois and Jim; one brother and sister-in-law, Buzz and Janie; one brother-in-law, Herman; an several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Evelyn 'Tootsie" CASEBOLT; one sister, Catherine EASEY in 1995 and her parents.

Funeral services for Cenna Lee McGEHEE, 65, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with rev. Braxton Bigot and Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery, NW of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. McGEHEE was born Oct 11, 1937, in Sequoyah County, to Harrison PENDERGRASS and Mary (FRAZIER) PENDERGRASS. She died Tuesday, May 20, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. McGEHEE married Jesse Dale McGEHEE on May 4r, 1956, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Pam; one daughter-in-law, Cindy; one son, Farrell; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty; three brothers, Charles, Mose and Bill. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Terry Wayne McGEHEE.

Funeral services for Steve M. STEWART, 62, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Edward Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with Rev. Dino Hutchings officiating. Burial is in Mount McCurry Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mr. STEWART was born on Aug. 10, 1940. He died Monday, May 19, 2003 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Patricia STEWART; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janette and Eddie, Sandie and Scott; four daughters, Liz, Shanna, Shelly and Cheyenne; one son, Steven K.; his mother, Mildred STEWART; four sisters, Norma, Freda, Paulette and Kayvron; one brother, Randy; one cousin, Jim; one uncle, Ray; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father, Sk STEWART; two brothers, Sammy K. and Carroll Wayne; and one sister, Leneda LASITER.

Funeral services for Jeremy L. COVEY, 27, of Keota, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Panama, with Rev. Joe Atkinson officiating. Burial was in Cowlington Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. COVEY died Friday, May 23, 2003, in Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Zelda MECOM of the home and Johnny and Elaine COVEY; two sisters, Jennifer and Jeanie; one brother, Robert; nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts, Kyle, Wanda, Roger, Carrol and Mary Joe; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by Howard McGRATH.

Funeral services for Charles Earl McDONALD, 68, of Howe, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Dowden Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener, with burial in Howe Cemetery in Heavener, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Mr. McDONALD died Sunday, May 25, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Pegge and her husband David, Janice and her husband Ronnie, Loreeta and her husband Larry, and Teresa and her husband Mike; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends, including his companion Ann.

Funeral services for Thelma MONTGOMERY, 74, of Roland, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Phil Smith officiating. Burial will be in Brent Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 5, 1929, in Sequoyah County to Tony STEWART and Bessie STEWART. She died Monday, May 26, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Lori and Lorine Marie "Cookie"; one son, Earl; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Cecil Eugene REECE, 76, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Chuck Hicks officiating. Burial was in Tom Girty Cemetery, south of Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of WEbbers Falls. Mr. REECE was born July2 3, 1926, in Webbers Falls to George and Ollie (HARRIS) REECE. He died Friday, May 23, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four children, Kenneth, Marcia, Randy and Frankie; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Jr. and Arlie; and six sisters, Mary, Nadine, Delores, Betty, Saundra and Julia. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Benjamin Franklin REECE and an infant brother and an infant brother; two sisters, Shirley PARSONS and an infant sister.

Funeral services for Erzell TAYLOR, 94, of Moffett, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Moffett Full Gospel Church in Moffett with Rev. Wayne Hall officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born Oct 31, 1908, in Waltrek, Ark., to Zepaniah Butler KITCHENS and Laura Etta (WOODARD) KITCHENS. She died Friday, May 23, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include five daughters, Daisy Irene, Barbara Joe, Lavada Pauline, Alta Joyce and Reba Mae; one son, George Wayne; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister, Daisy Juanita; and one brother, Omer Leon.

Funeral services for Dorothy Darlene WALTMAN, 65, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Randy Folks officiating. Burial was in Victor Valley Memorial Park in Victorville, Calif. Mrs. WALTMAN was born May 15, 1938, in Sallisaw to Erman SPEARS and Grace (LEINGERFELT) SPEARS TABOR. She died Saturday, May 24, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters Nancy and Dorothy; two sons, Tony and David; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lola, and Mary; three brothers, Charles, Eddie and James; and other relatives and friends.

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