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Fern Ellen CRITES, 79, of Sallisaw, died on Wednesday, April 28, 2004, in Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 15, 1924, in Little Cedar, Iowa, to Henry J. KETTLESON and Ellen LUMBURGH. She married Charles CRITES in 1945 in Columbus, Ohio. He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1996. Survivors include two sons, Jerry William and his wife Debbie, and James and his wife Beverly; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet and Virginia; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, including special friend Shirley. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Carol ESLINGER of Iowa.

Funeral services for Kaye MERRILL MAHABB, 56, of Skiatook, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on April 27, 1948, in Gans, to Cecil Craig MERRILL and Edith Mae (JACKSON) MERRILL. She married Virgil Ray MAYABB on Oct. 2, 2001, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Lisa; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth, Pat and Vida and Judy; four brothers, Ollie, Acie, Bobby Jack, and Raymond; two step-daughters, Kathryn and Camille MAYABB of Tulsa; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Claria B. GOODMAN BAKER, 61, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. Carl Williams and Bobby Bryant officiating. Burial is in Long Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on May 18, 1942, in Muldrow, to Olen WALLACE and Thelma (SUTTON) WALLACE. She died on Saturday, May 1, 2004, in Roland. Survivors include her mother; one daughter, Cindy; two sons, Christopher Olen and Chaparral O.; six grandchildren; five sisters, Freda and Mable, Barbara, Dana and Audrey; one brother, Eugene; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father; her husband, Jack Benny BAKER in 2002; and one brother, Audrin WALLACE.

Graveside services for Clarence Arthur HERNDON Jr., 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wanette Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Drywater officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 13, 1922, in Asher, to Clarence Arthur HERNDON Sr. and Nola (BUCKLER) Herndon. He died on Friday, April 30, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Ben; two daughters, Paula and Dianne; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Jim Sr..

Memorial services for Eula MATTHEWS HOLCOMB, 105, of Sallisaw, will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2004, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HOLCOMB was born Aug. 26, 1898, in Minnow Creek community north of Clarksville, Ark., to Daniel Jordan MATTHEWS and Sarah Emmaline (ROBERTS) MATTHEWS. She died Friday, April 30, 2004, in Oklahoma City. She married John E. HOLCOMB on Dec. 26, 1926, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1963. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Hill and Don; one daughter-in-law; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret and Ruby; four sisters-in-law, Geraldine, Ruby, Janice and Billie ; seven step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband on May 1, 1963; one son, Dr. John Ed HOLCOMB; her parents; four brothers, Roger, Theodore, Ralph and Louis; and two sisters, Norma MATTHEWS and Irene AGENT.

Funeral services for Patsy Florena BROWN HUGHES, 74, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, at Hunter Funeral Home of Capitol Hill Chapel in Oklahoma City, with burial in Sunny Lane Cemetery in Midwest City, under the direction of Hunter Funeral Home of Capitol Hill of Oklahoma City. She is born on July 26, 1929, in Muldrow, to Roy E. and Ruby P. BROWN. She died on April 27, 2004, in Oklahoma City Integris Hospital. Survivors include her mother; two sons, Dennis and his wife Espe and Jessie W. and his wife Diana; four daughters, Sharon and her husband Bill, Barbara and her husband Ronnie, Cecilia, and Bonita and her husband Robert; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister Berniece; and one brother, Leroy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie; her father; one sister, Nina RUSSELL and one brother, Damon BROWN

Funeral services for Ruby B. JOHNSON, 79, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church of Lavaca, with burial in Mayberry Cemetery near Central City, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on April 25, 1925, in Akins. She died on Saturday, May 1, 2004, in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and her husband Lionel, Norma and her husband Roger, and Johnnie and her husband Phillip; seven grandchildren.; one sister, Augusta; two nephews raised as brothers, Charles and Jack Cleon; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E. JOHNSON; three brothers, Clarence DOBBS, Frank DOBBS and H.D. DOBBS and two sisters, Willie OGDEN and Gladys HOLT.

Funeral services for John Frank MASON, 65, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Dale Ritter and Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Maple Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Dec. 26, 1938, in Muldrow, to Leonard MASON and Annie BREWSTER MASON. He died Monday, May 3, 2004. He married Donna Kay BAGLEY on Dec. 27, 1968, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Donna MASON of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Janelle, and Kim and Ted; one son, Brian; three grandchildren; one sister, Marcella; one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby Glen and Donna Sue; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Don MASON.

Funeral services for Billy Lynn MORTON, 79, of Stilwell, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at Hart Memorial Chapel in Stilwell, with Bros. Roger Haney and Jack Steele officiating. Burial was in Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. He was born on June 18, 1924, in the Nicut community in Sequoyah County, to William Guy and Jencie (FLANAGAN) MORTON. He died on Saturday, May 1, 2004, in the Veteran's hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Stephen and his wife Renee and Stanley and his wife Connie; three daughters, Lynda, Patsy and her husband Michael and Joyce and her husband David; one brother, Neil and his wife Patsy; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Zora MORTON.

Funeral services for Cpl. Scott Michael VINCENT, 21, of Cookson, will be held at 2 p.m. at the Bokoshe High School Gymnasium, with the Revs. Roy Miller, Terry Stone and Lynn Bullard officiating. Burial will be in Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.He was born on Aug. 25, 1982, in Poteau to Royce VINCENTand Judy (MORROW) VINCENT. He died Friday, April 30, 2004, in Fallujah, Iraq. Survivors include his parents; two sisters, Alisha and her fiancé Trace, and Kimberly and her husband James; one nephew; his grandmother, Geneva GREEN; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert and Vera VINCENT and Monroe MORROW.

Funeral services for David WILSON, 54, of Muldrow, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery, with full military honors, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He was born on March 6, 1950. He died on Monday, May 3, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Gloria WILSON of the home; one son, Michael; four grandchildren; his mother, Elsie WILSON; one sister, Susan; and one brother, Robert J. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa WILSON and one brother, Richard WILSON.

Graveside services for Carnie Marie "Connie" WOOD, 82, of Longview, Texas, will be held 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at McCoy Cemetery in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Mrs. Wood was born on Aug. 21, 1921, in Sallisaw to Clifford M. and Emma (WELCH) CROW. She died on Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in a nursing home. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Hollis and Jeanne and George; one daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Clayton; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanda; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and sister-in-law, George CROW and his wife Marie CROW; and her husbands, Robert Richard BIRD and Hollis B. "Tiny" WOOD.

Anita HOKIT, 63, of Sallisaw, died on Sunday, May 9, 2004, in Sallisaw. She was born on March 11, 1941, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Edward HOKIT and Etta (MATTOX) HOKIT. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters, Teresa, Pamela Ruth, Susan Renae, Jami Lynn and Janet Christine; one son, James William; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Barbara; and one brother, Arley.

Funeral services for James L. "Tuffy" CARTER, 60, of Porum, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Bro. Don Cherry officiating. Burial was in Fields Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on Feb. 22, 1944, in Tacoma, Wash., to E.C. "Bully" CARTERand Rena (JONES) CARTER. He died on Saturday, May 8, 2004, in Muskogee. He married Debra THORNTON on Dec. 15, 1972, in Porum. Survivors include his wife Debra CARTER of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Emily Michelle and Danny, and Jennifer Lynn and David; one son, James; six grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph and Euial; four step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jamie in 1981 and Jason in 1987.

Funeral services for Lillie Mae FULTON DAVIS, 84, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church northwest of Vian, with the Revs. Dale Ritter and Wendall Cox officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on June 26, 1919, in Blackgum community, to James FULTON and Lula Heiland (PACK) FULTON. She died on Friday, May 7, 2004, in Gore. She married Robert Benson DAVIS on Jan. 8, 1938, in Vian. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Peggy; two sons, James B. and Bill; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Esther ERWIN, 92, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Doyle Summerhill officiating. Burial is in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Sept. 24, 1911, in Muldrow, to Charlie PENDERGRASS and Elizabeth MORGAN PENDERGRASS. She died on Sunday, May 9, 2004, in Tahlequah. She married Leon Baud ERWIN on Jan. 27, 1940, in Gans. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1991. Survivors include three daughters, Karon, Sharon and Edith Faye; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Etta and Hazel; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.She was also preceded in death by one son, Harrell David ERWIN in 1984 and one daughter, Evelyn Louise ERWIN in 2003.

Graveside services for Edgar GREENFIELD, 86, of Oklahoma City, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on Jan. 26, 1918, in Sallisaw, to Henry GREENFIELD and Amelia YOUNGBLOOD GREENFIELD. He died on Saturday, May 8, 2004, in Oklahoma City. He married Ruth GREENFIELD on Oct. 9, 1964, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife of the home; three daughters, Jean, Martha and Bebe; one son, Eddie; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Kathryn and Dollie; and two brothers, Delbert and Billy.

Graveside services for Goldie Irene GUIN, 87, of Shady Point, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Shady Point Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Jan. 21, 1917, in Calhoun, to Isaac and Mary (LANTZ) PAINTER. She died on Monday, May 10, 2004, in Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter, Mary; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman GUIN; one daughter, Norma LEE; one sister, Rosie CHEELY and her parents.

Graveside services for George Everett HALPAIN Sr., 78, of Poteau, are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, at Poker Bend Cemetery in Poker Bend, with the Revs. Jimmy D. Cook and Gene Benson officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Jan. 15, 1926, in Howe, to Charles F. and Virgie (ESSMAN) HALPAIN. He died Sunday, May 9, 2004, in Poteau. Survivors include his children, Peggy, Debra , Jackie and Timmy and Billy and Sandra HALPAIN and George Jr.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight sisters, Jewell, Trubie , Earlene, Ruth Ann and Maxine, Lueva, Carolyn and Peggy; three brothers, Joe, Eugene and Don; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Lori and Wanda Jo; two brothers, Newt HALPAIN and Hoyt HALPAIN; one half-sister, Ida CHAMPION; one grandson, Timothy HALPAIN; and one sister, Vida CARTER.

Graveside services for Rickey Gene HARRIS, 42, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood, with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He was born on Nov. 27, 1961, to Silas and Rose HARRIS. He died on Thursday, May 6, 2004, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Jackie HARRIS; two sons, Seth and Rickey II; two daughters, Tiffany and her husband Matt, and Kristy; his parents, Silas HARRIS and Rose SCROGGINS; one sister, Tammy. He was preceded in death by one brother, Steve HARRIS.

Funeral services for Robert W. JAMISON, 62, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Shannon Barnes officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 21, 1941, in Cherokee County, to Otis JAMISON and Mellissa (BARDELL) JAMISON. He died on Saturday, May 8, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Jo Helen BUNCH on Dec. 19, 1964, in Miami. Survivors include his wife Jo Helen JAMISON of the home; three daughters, Lisa, Teresa and Sam; three grandsons; two sisters, Rose Dumond and Jeanie FISHER; two brothers, Don and Dean; three step-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Cecil W. McCOY, 91, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Zavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Rosary services were Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 21, 1912, in Medicine Lodge, Kan., to William McCOY and Ida McCOY. He died on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Vian Nursing Home. He married Irene TROSPER on Nov. 8, 1933, in Torrington, Wyo. His wife of 67 years preceded him in death on May 12, 2001. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph Edward and his wife June, Glen Paul and his wife Twyla and Leo Keith "Butch" and his wife Madge; one daughter, Patricia Ann; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Bernard and his wife Frances; one sister, Margarite and her husband Vern of Riverton; and Elieen. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Frank William McCOY, Robert McCOY and John McCOY; and five brothers, Lawrence, Ambrose, Arthur, Cletus and Harold McCOY.

Funeral services for Rob L. SHAW, 46, of Tulsa, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. Burial will be in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Feb. 11, 1958, in Broken Arrow, to Bobby Gene SHAW and Vangie B. WHEAT SHAW. He died on Saturday, May 8, 2004, in Tulsa. Survivors include one son, Nathan Alexander; his mother, Vangie B. WHEAT SHAW RUCKMAN; his father and step-mother Tommye Jean SHAW; one sister, Angela; one brother, Bob; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Charles A. THOMAS, 81, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with Revs. Chuck Hicks and Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on June 22, 1922, in Webbers Falls, to Charlie and Beulah (PARKER) THOMAS. He died on Saturday, May 8, 2004, in his home. He married Inez SMITH on Aug. 8, 1945. Survivors include his wife, Inez THOMAS of the home; two sons, Donald and friend Wanda, and Vance and his wife Bertha; two daughters, Gail and Patty; grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a set of twins expected soon; three step-grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Eva; one niece; one nephew; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Dale TURNER, 52, of Poteau, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Vaughn Cemetery in Gilmore, with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on July 22, 1951, in Poteau, to Carl and Shirley TURNER. He died on Saturday, May 9, 2004, in LeFlore. Survivors include his mother, Shirley TURNER; one brother, Carl Jr.; three nieces; one nephew; and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his father.

Graveside services for Clifford F. ALLEN, 60, of Sallisaw, are being held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 23, 1944, in Seven Oaks community, to Jim ALLEN and Faye (MOSS) ALLEN. He died Thursday, May 13, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Faye GARVIN on April 27, 1963, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Faye ALLEN of the home; three sons, Jimmy, Clifford "Raymond" and Lester John; one grandson; three sisters, Debbie, Carol and Alice Faye ; one brother, J.C.; one nephew, James; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Margaret Sue CLARK.

Funeral services for Richard Glen ARMSTRONG, 56, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the Vian High School auditorium, with the Revs. Vernon Lawrence and Dwayne Davis officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on May 20, 1947, in Vian to Glen Alfred ARMSTRONG and Margaret Rebecca (KING) ARMSTRONG. He died on Thursday, May 13, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Carol Elizabeth DAVIS ARMSTRONGArmstrong, of the home; two sons, Richard James and his wife, Sheri D'Lynn,, and Bryan; two grandchildren; his father, Glen ARMSTRONG; one sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bill ; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jim; one niece; three nephews; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Ethel Lee McCAIN, 90, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, at Cottonwood Cemetery south of Muldrow, with Rev. Alan Tedford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. She was born on Nov. 17, 1913, in Cecil, Ark., to George Washington MARR and Pinkey Mae (EVANS) MARR. She died on Monday, May 10, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Guy William McCAIN in 1982. Survivors include one daughter, Loretta; one son, Jimmy; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mae and Eva ; one brother, Nolan; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jesse Connard OSBORNE, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Revs. George Corbell and Megellan O'Neal officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Jan. 30, 1924, in Liberty community, to James Elmer OSBORNE and Rhoda Beatrice RHODES OSBORNE. He died on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Maggie Florence RIDDLE on March 10, 1943, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Maggie OSBORNE of the home; two daughters, Dorothy and Terry; four sons, Jesse Jr., Don, Ronnie and James; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Lee, Tom, Bill and Homer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four siblings, Oreta McGEE, Virgie, Virgil and J.E. OSBORNE.

Funeral services for Harold "Red" TAYLOR, 70, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Bro. Johnny Watkins and Rev. LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. He was born on May 12, 1933, in Marble City, to Ed TAYLOR and Opal PERRY. He died on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Patricia RIDER in Poteau. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Patricia TAYLOR of the home; three daughters, Debi, Brenda and Carol; one son, Harold Wayne; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one step-son, Ronald; one sister, Hazel; and one brother, Bill. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Eldon "Tweety" TAYLOR; one son, Edgar Lee TAYLOR; and one daughter, Kathy TAYLOR.

Graveside services for Glen D. DOUGLAS, 68, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Rocky Point Cemetery in Sallisaw, with Pastor Rae Noah officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 21, 1935, in Cheyenne, to Ira DOUGLAS and Florence HERZBERG. He died on Monday, May 10, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Renee RILEY in 1973 in Tyler, Texas.Survivors include his wife Renee DOUGLAS of the home; one daughter, Sabrina; four sons, Michael, Lee Wesley, Stanley Richard and John Benjamin; six grandchildren; one sister, Rae; three brothers, John, Gene and Donald; and two step-sons, Lloyd Albert and Phillip Eugene. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Lewis Wesley DOUGLAS and Glen D. DOUGLAS Jr.; one brother, Ira Burl DOUGLAS; and two step-daughters, Barbara Ann LEGATE and Patricia Ann HAMILTON.

Graveside services for Jean Adams FLOYD, 77, of Van Buren, Ark., were held Saturday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Wednesday, May 12, 2004, in an area nursing home. Survivors include her husband J.W. "Jay" FLOYD of the home; twin sister, Dorothy M.; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Phyllis; two nieces and two nephews.

Graveside services for Carl E. HALL, 83, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 1, 1920, in Ratcliff, Ark., to Ed HALL and Nora (HARLISS) HALL. He died on Saturday, May 15, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Opal HARMON on Dec. 14, 1946. Survivors include his wife, Opal HALL of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Dorothy and Larry, and Barbara; one son and daughter-in-law, Jackie and Swann; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rosie and Betty PITTS, and Patsy HALL; and three brothers, Leroy, Lyndell and Harold. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Floy JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Jessie R. HASTINGS, 91, of Vian, were held Monday at Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Peevyhouse Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died on May 14, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lois and Linda ; two sons, Robert and Wayne; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Vernon, Wayne and Larry Reece of Haysville, Kan.

Funeral services for R.B. TYLER, 69, of Warner, are being held Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls, with the Revs. Jerry White and Chuck Hicks officiating. Burial is in Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on March 7, 1935, in Texas, to Roy Boyd TYLER and Laverne (HOWELLl) TYLER. He died on Monday, May 17, 2004, in Warner. He married Barbara PURDOM on Feb. 19, 1982, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Barbara TYLER of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Eva and David, and Lori and Kent and Kathy and Terry; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Lisa and Roger and Kim; 20 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Stanley; one step-daughter, Debbie; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two step-sons, David and Richard SELLERS.

Alecia WILLIAMS, 40, formerly of Muldrow, died Sunday, May 9, 2004, in an Oklahoma hospital. Private memorial services were held in the home of her close family members. Mrs. WILLIAMS is survived by her husband; one son; one granddaughter; her parents; and two brothers.

Graveside services for Lillie Mae ASBILL, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the Northview Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 14, 1914, in Sequoyah County, to Sequoyah BALDRIDGE and Lou HINES. Mrs. Asbill was a homemaker and longtime member of the Church of Christ. She married Grady Nathaniel ASBILL on Nov. 23, 1936, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1991. Survivors include three sons, Mike, Ronnie and Gary; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Rachel; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one infant daughter, Judy Gwen ASBILL; and one granddaughter, Melissa.

Funeral services for Jennifer Lea ANTHONY CHUBICK, 29, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Gore, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial was in South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore.She was born on April 11, 1975, in Kansas City, Mo., to James Allen ANTHONY and Billie Lou DONELSON ANTHONY. She died on Sunday, May 23, 2004, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her parents; one sister and brother-in-law, Tressa Lou and James; two nieces; two nephews; her paternal grandparents, J.D. and Virginia ANTHONY; maternal grandparents, Watie and Nellie DONELSON; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by one brother, James Joel ANTHONY.

Funeral services for Alta Oma Dyer HYLES, 94, of Roland, were held Monday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.She was born on Feb. 5, 1910, in Muldrow, to John DYER and Binnie BRADLEY DYER. She died on Saturday, May 22, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married David HYLES Jr. on Nov. 29, 1929, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1987. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Bobby; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Truman, Bradley and Buck; one son-in-law, Mack; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Donald A. SKINNER Sr., 74, of Oktaha, were held Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Wagoner. Rosary services were at 10:30 a.m., with funeral mass following at 11 a.m. Burial was at 2 p.m. at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, under the direction of Shipman's Muskogee Cremation and Funeral Service, 222 South 32nd Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma 74402. He was born on Oct. 6, 1929, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Andrew Albert SKINNER and Katherine (MOIKEHA) SKINNER. He died on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, in his home. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Marilyn Francis (HIGGINS) SKINNER of the home; one son, Donald Albert Jr. and his wife Heather; one daughter, Donna Marie and her husband Craig; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Rodney Sylvester and his wife Jane. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Katherine Anne TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Faxon STINNETT, 96, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with burial in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 28, 1907, in Reed, Ark., to William Fenwick STINNET and Mattie Lois (FAXON) STINNET He died on Tuesday, May 25, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Mary Elizabeth MAY on June 25, 1933, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death on Nov. 26, 1996. Survivors include one daughter, Yvonne; two sons, Orville and Charles; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Oca Mae, Leah and Lois; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Lorene "Johnnie" WHITEHOUSE, 77, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on July 11, 1926, in Sequoyah County, to Horace WHITEHOUSE and Etta (BLOOMER) WHITEHOUSE. She died on Monday, May 24, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include six cousins, Freeda, Lois, James, Sherry, Bob and Barbara.

Graveside services for Joe Pete YOUNGBLOOD, 60, of Webbers Falls, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Vaught Cemetery, with the Revs. Wendell Cox and Ron Butler officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Sept. 21, 1943, in Webbers Falls, to Luther Monroe YOUNGBLOOD and Christine (MENIE) YOUNGBLOOD. He died on Friday, May 21, 2004, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include two daughters, Tina and Carolyn; seven grandchildren; three brothers, Lyle, Harold and Gary; three sisters, Georgia, Dorothy and Geneve.

Funeral services for Edwin "Sonny" DENNY, 69, of Muldrow, are being held Saturday, May 29, 2004, at Belfonte School gymnasium, with the Revs. Ed Baker and Harold Gately officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DENNY was born on May 20, 1935, in Adair county, to John Hardin DENNY and Kate (BRASSUELL) DENNY. He died on Thursday, May 27, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. DENNY married Lillian EAGLE on July 3, 1960, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Lillian DENNY of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and her husband Terry; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Danny, Wayne and his wife Dawn, Paul, and John and his wife Kelly; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Imogene and one brother, Eddie. Mr. DENNY was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Jackie BUSH; and four brothers, Perry DENNY, Hugo DENNY, Ulus DENNY and Gene DENNY.

Graveside services for Abygail Olivia SCOTT RHODES, an infant, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held Saturday at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in her home. Survivors include her mother Jessica SCOTT; her father, Jeremy RHODES; one sister, Kearagan; maternal grandparents, Marianne STEINBOCK and Randy SCOTT; paternal grandparents, Glenda NUNN and Charles NUNN; maternal great-grandparents, Bea and Donald SCOTT; paternal great-grandparents, Deana SCOTT and Rex SCOTT.

Funeral services for Johnny Lee SASSER will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at Calvary Heights Assembly of God Church in Sand Springs, with the Rev. Henry Kellogg officiating. Burial will be in Osage Cemetery, under the direction of Mobley Dodson Funeral Service of Sand Springs. Mr. SASSER died on Wednesday, May 26, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Shirley SASSER; his children, Steve and Lisa, Janice and Ted, Gary and Cheryl, Cynthia, Trish and Jeff and Shawn; 13 grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ruth Ann SPENCER SCOTT, 70, of Sallisaw, were held Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 2, 1933, in Sallisaw, to Clyde SPENCER and Emma (HELTON) SPENCER. She died on Saturday, May 22, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Don L. SCOTT on Dec. 23, 1953, in Waldron, Ark. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1987. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Mack; nieces and nephews that she reared in her home, John, Jacob Scott, Cynthia, Frances and Susan; and her other nieces and nephews including Terry and Sherry, and Ruthie Lynn; and great nieces and nephews, Jeremy and Brent, Sarah Gooch, Michelle, Melinda, Jennifer and Brock, Kaleb and Kristen, Alexis and Brooklyn. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles Morgan SPENCER and James W. "Bud" SPENCER.

Memorial services for Emily Rose "Kitty" SEXTON, 54, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Friday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith. She died on Saturday, May 22, 2004, in Coffeyville, Kan. Survivors include her husband, Calvin SEXTON of Muldrow; two daughters, Christy and Jennifer; three sons, Charles, Manuel and Tony; nine grandchildren; four sisters, Bessie, Marie, Dorothy, and Rose Mary; one sister-in-law, Juanita; and two brothers, Chester and Raymond. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jacqueline CONLEY; one sister, Ruth Ann BARTON; and one grandson, Jonathon McLINN.

Funeral services for Eldee YAHOLA, 79, of Vian, were held Friday at the Vian Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Chris Armer and Lawrence Posey officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on March 20, 1925, in Vian, to Bill MILLER and Hettie CAPPS. She died on May 25, 2004, in Vian. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dora and her husband Claude "Dink", and Mary "DeeDee" and her husband Leon, and Patty and her husband, the Rev. Lawrence; one son, Raymond and his wife Carol ; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. YAHOLA was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond YAHOLA Sr. and two brothers, Charlie HESS and Red MILLER.

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