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Funeral services for Truong NGUYEN, 87, of Fort Smith, Ark. are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Christ the King Catholic Church in Fort Smith. Burial is in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction Putman Funeral home of Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Tien of the home; four daughters, Tien, Tho, Thuy, and Thu; four sons, Tuynh, Tran, Tan and Thanh; 33 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Kenneth C. RIGGS, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial is in Monroe Cemetery in Monroe, under the direction Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau. Mr. RIGGS was born November 11, 1937 in Floydada, Texas to Cratus and Fern (WILCOX) RIGGS. He died Wednesday, April 27, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Ray and Michael; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Connie and Linda, Donnie and Phyllis; one brother-in-law, Charles; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Bettie HURLEY, Carolyn RIGGS, Joyce KIRKLEY, Shirley ANTHONY and Ramona KING; and one nephew, Donnie RIGGS II.

Graveside services for Leona G. SCOTT, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Brent Cemetery with Rev. Herbert Lee officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Scott was born November 17, 1938 in Sequoyah County, to Clarence GARDENHIRE and Cokie (BARNES) GARDENHIRE. She died Tuesday, April 26, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Bill J. SCOTT November 12, 1960 in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Bill of the home; one daughter, Katherine Lynn; two sons, Kenneth Wayne, and Jimmy Lee and his wife Rosa; five grandchildren; one sister, Alene; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Reba OLIVER.

Funeral services for Verdie "Beatrice" SHRUM, 75, ofPorum, will be held at 2:30p.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ with Mr. Alien Lawson and Mr. Tommy Young officiating. Burial will be in Fields Cemetery, near Porum, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Mrs. SHRUM was born May 27, 1929 in Broken Arrow, to Sid and Annie (SMALLWOOD) HENDRIXSON. She died Wednesday, April 27,2005 in Porum. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy and husband Charlie, and Karen and husband Tim; one son, Tommie and wife Joan; three sisters, Virginia, Wanda, and Janice; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie SHRUM, and one son, Ronnie Gene SHRUM.

Funeral services for Tommy SWAIM, 67, of Dyer, Ark., will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel, in Van Buren, Ark. Burial of cremains will be at a later date under the direction of Ocker Funeral home of Van Buren. Survivors include one daughter, DeEtta; two sons, Roger and Johnny; three sisters Freda, Betty and Glenda; six brothers, Charles, Jack, Robert, Earl, Jerry and Jim; and three grandchildren He was preceded in death by both parents, Fred and Evelyn (DUNN) SWAIM.

Funeral services for Emma VINES, 71, of Mansfield, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Ark. Burial was in Dooley Cemetery in Boles, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral home of Waldron. Survivors include her husband L. D. VINES of the home; seven daughters, Dianna, Shirley, Nancy, Sherry, Lena, Laurie, Debbie; three sons, James, Steven, and Randy; one sister, Fran; two brothers, Joe and Emil; 24 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Steven L.D. VINES.

Funeral services for Faye Floyd WATERS, 80, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Lowell Churchill and the Rev. Herbert Lee officiating. Burial will be in Drake Stand Cemetery southwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WATERS was born July 12, 1924, in Redland, to Arthur T. Floyd and Amanda Melissa (PEARSEY) FLOYD. She died Tuesday, April 26, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WATERS married Euckley David WATERS on Dec. 7, 1940, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Euckayla and Gene, and Deborah Ann; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters, Ruby TOMKINS, Opal CHURCHILL, and Mildred OGDEN; and one brother, Freeman FLOYD.

Funeral services for Margaret Lucille CULLIPHER JACKSON BATES, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Akins Assembly of God Church with Revs. Monroe Lowimore and LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial was in Bayou Meto Cemetery in Bayou Meto, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Mrs. JACKSON was born September 4, 1926 in Reydell, Ark. to Alfred CULLIPHER and Marie AYERS. She died Monday, May 2, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters, Sissy and husband Doug, Sarah and husband Jerry, Marion and husband Roger, Sybil and husband Stanley, Donna and husband Terry; two sons, Johnny and wife Robin, and Bobby and wife Shirley; one sister, Daisy and husband Richard; one brother, Archie and wife Ruby; and cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; 31 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Charlie JACKSON, her second husband Woodrow BATES, two grandsons, Bryan JACKSON, Mel HEARN, Jr., two great-grandchildren, B.J. STARKS, Madison STARKS, one sister, Bertha CUEVAS, and one brother, Albert CULLIPHER.

Graveside services for Andy CATO, 88, of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Box Cemetery North of Vian, with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Cato was born December 7, 1916 in Webber Falls, to Lee CATO and Maude (HOLMES) CATO. He died Tuesday, May 3, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Dorothy Jean MONTGOMERY April 18, 1947 in Oxnard, Calif. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Dorothy, and Linda; one son, Richard Lee; three sisters, Eulene, Jody and Alpha; three brothers, Porter, Frank and Raymond; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Thomas "Bud" LOWE, 60, of Tahlequah, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. Raymond Chronister officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LOWE was born September 28, 1944 in Akins, to Lewis "Butch" LOWE and Lizzie Mae (DUTY) LOWE. He died Sunday, May 1, 2005 in Tahlequah. He married Linda LOWE July 5, 1997 in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife of the home; one step-daughter; one step-son; one step-granddaughter; three sisters, Helen, Joyce D., Janie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and one aunt, Akie.

Funeral services for Gerald W. MURRELL, 72, of Tamaha, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel with Rev. Tommie Parker officiating and Military Rites are being conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4446 of Stigler. Burial is in Tamaha Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Mr. MURRELL was born December 14, 1932 in Willow Springs, Mo. to Oscar and Hattie (COLLINS) MURRELL. He died Monday, April 30, 2005 in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette of the home; one daughter, Shelly and husband Fred; one son; Jeffrey and wife Beckie; three sisters, Audrey, Christine and Betty; four brothers, Oron "Bud", Vernon, Samuel, and Larry Don; two grandchildren; and special friends, Jim and Patsy. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Mary FOREMAN and twin brother Harold MURRELL.

Memorial services for Thomas Stewart PIRRIE, 60, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PIRRIE was born January 28, 1945 in Port Huron, Ontario, Canada, to Ferguson Pirrie and Marjorie (SWAINSON) PIRRIE. He died Friday, April 29, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Arla Letha PASSNO July 10, 1964 in Alhambra, Calif. Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Art and Elizabeth, and Thomas Brent; two granddaughters; one brother, Timothy; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Thelma PASSNO.

Funeral services for Jack WEAVER, 72, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God in Webbers Falls with Revs. Wendell Cox and Larry Pouncil officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. WEAVER was born September 11, 1932 in Wynnewood, to Lemuel Richard WEAVER and Andy Lee (HARRIS) WEAVER. He died Sunday May 1, 2005 in Gore. He married Mary Lorraine BENNETT on November 25, 1956 at Dilley, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine WEAVER of the home; one son, John Jr. and wife Bonya; one daughter, Pamela; two grandsons; six sisters, Jane, LaVelle, Beth, Dorothy, Odessa and Betty; aunts and uncle, Willard and Mattie, and Clara; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Richard Lemuel WEAVER and two sisters, Andy Lee NELSON and Clara KYRISCH.

Graveside services for Charles Maine ANDERSON, Jr., 54, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Mr. Frank Anderson officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Anderson, was born December 16, 1950 in Sallisaw, to Charley Maine ANDERSON, Sr. and Mable (KIBBIE) ANDERSON. He died Friday, May 6, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his father, Charley ANDERSON Sr.; three brothers, Clarence, Frank, and Warren; three sisters, Thelma, Marilyn, and Ethel; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Deborah FRENCH.

Funeral services for B. Lea WOODWARD CHEEK, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Lowell Churchill, Jr. officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHEEK was born February 18, 1925 in Hanson, to Welborn WOODWARD and Anna (SUTTON) WOODWARD. She died Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Bill CHEEK December 24, 1944 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Beverly; two granddaughters; two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Laverne and Betty; two brothers, Owen and Watie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill, daughter, Karen, granddaughter, Kyla, parents and five brothers and two sisters.

Mona Rae COLLINS, 68, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in Sallisaw. Funeral services are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Steve Rutherford and Bill Fuller officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Born Jan. 3, 1937, in Muldrow to John Wade VAUGHAN and Theodocia (BLACK) VAUGHAN, she married Stanley COLLINS on Aug. 20, 1954, in Roland. Survivors include her husband, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kelli and Dallas, Kim and Dub, and Karen and Gregg; two sons, Bern, and Stanley Ray; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Billy DODD, 58, of Kaw City, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 30, at the Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City with Rev. Tom Short officiating under the direction of Miller-Stahl Funeral Service. Mr. DODD was born July 16, 1946 in Watonga, to Carl Vincent and Willie Mae (MOORE) DODD. He died Thursday April 28, 2005. Survivors include four sons, William, Dennis, Steven, and Vincent; one daughter, Elaine; four stepsons, Robert, Nathan, Bryan, Jason; one brother, Troy; six sisters, Mildred, Joy, Wilma, Barbara, Rose Ann, and Carol; two half-brothers, Eric and Jim; two half-sisters, Joyce and Bessie; and numerous grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Charlotte and his parents.

Funeral services for Crystal HYSLOPE, 68, of Webbers Falls, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Gore with Revs. Tony Shaw and Ed Hyslope officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HYSLOPE was born November 20, 1936 in Gore, to Mark THOMAS and Eva (ORE) THOMAS. She died Wednesday, May 4, 2005 in Tulsa. Mrs. HYSLOPE was married to James HYSLOPE in 1990. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Roy Dale and Helen; three step-children, Rick, Karen, and Lisa; one brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Ethel; one sister, Ruth; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Ray THOMAS and two sisters, Leona CATO and Bonnie THOUVENEL.

Funeral services for Cecil Glen SMITHSON, 67, of Cameron, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Evans memorial Chapel in Pocola with Rev. Bobby Smithson officiating. Mr. SMITHSON was born June 9, 1937 in Braggs. He died Saturday, May 7, 2005 in Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Janet SMITHSON of the home; six children, Tasha, Steve, Bobby, Mike, Bud and Kelly; one brother, W.A.; one sister, Wanda; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones, and a host of beloved friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Asbury and Maudie SMITHSON, and one sister, Mary SMITHSON.

Graveside services for Harley Edward TROOP, 77, of Braggs, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Greenhill Cemetery with Rev. Jack Carner officiating under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. TROOP was born August 31, 1927 in Braggs, to Will G. and Annie TROOP. He died Tuesday May 3, 2005 in Vian. He married Della ELLIS on October 31, 1953 in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife of the home; one brother-in-law, Hugh; four sisters-in-law, Mammie, Susie, Alphie, and Evelyn; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, W. G. TROOP and two sisters, Alice THOMAS and Irene MARLOW. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, W. G. TROOP and two sisters, Alice THOMAS and Irene MARLOW.

Graveside services for Dorothy Ruth PATTERSON RAINES, 72, of Gore, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Warner Memorial Cemetery with Revs. Garner Garrison and Laymon Garrison officiating under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. RAINES was born January 24, 1933 in St. Joseph, Mo. to Jack and Velma (LACEY) KELLA. She died Monday May 9, 2005 in Tulsa. Survivors include her children, Carl and wife June, Kendall and wife Twyla, Cecil and wife Melissa, Dale and wife Anita, and Nancy, Marilyn, and Shelby Lee; one sister, Mary Jane; one brother, Bud; grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Shirley HOPKINS and two husbands, Carl PATTERSON and Shelby RAINES.

Graveside services for Ruby RODGERS, 89, of Mulberry, Ark., will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the New Cemetery in Mulberry under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died Monday, May 9, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Ann; three sons, Billy, Bob, and Norman; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill RODGERS.

Graveside services for Bernard "Bud" ROSENBERG, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with Masonic rites by Belle Point Lodge No. 20, and full military honors under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. ROSENBERG was born March 2, 1933 in Boston, Mass. He died Friday, May 6, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Ann ROSENBERG of the home; one daughter, Terri Lou; three sons, Alan Bernard and wife Michael Anne,, Jack Randolph and wife Robin, and Richard Eugene and Elizabeth Grace; 19 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren

Graveside services for infant Shea Connor SIPPEL, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Maple Cemetery north of Muldrow with Rev. Bill Adcock officiating. SIPPEL was born November 13, 2004 in Fort Smith, to Steve Howard SIPPEL and Tammy (ULERY) SIPPEL. He died May 12, 2005 in Muldrow. Survivors include his parents Steve and Tammy of the home; two sisters, Jessica, and Rachel; one brother, Cody; paternal grandparents, Tye and Jan TRUMP; maternal great-grandmother, Faye BATEY; paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn FISH; and two aunts, Tonya and Libby.

Funeral services for Leo Leon WALBE, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Christ The King Catholic Church. Burial of ashes will be in Christ the King columbarium at a later time, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. Mr. WALBE died Saturday, May 7, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife Rosetta; three daughters, Judy and her husband Chip, Joanie and her husband William IV, Janet and her husband Brian; four sons, Curtis and his wife Marcia, Vince and his wife Diana of Roland, Steve and Matthew; five sisters, Ann, Juanita, Margie, Josephine; one sister, Marian; and one brother, Joe; 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister Elizabeth WEWERS and one brother Andrew WALBE.

Funeral services for Rick WHEELER, Sr., 55, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. He died Friday, May 6, 2005 in Greenwood. Survivors include his wife, Lana WHEELER of the home; two daughters, April and Randi; one son, RickyJr.; his mother, Eunice WHEELER; two sisters, Doris and Judy, one brother, Tom, and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for George L. BONDS, 90, of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. George Corbell officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BONDS was born August 17, 1914 in Liberty Community, to Fletcher BONDS and Eva (SUTTON) BONDS. He died Wednesday, May 11, 2005 in Muldrow. He married Shirley Mae COOK, October 24, 1936 in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Bob, and Judy and Mike; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Carolyn, and Jimmy and Jamie; four sisters, Myrtle, Ann, Etta Mae, and Loma; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great- grandchild.

Funeral services for Darlene Garvin DEHNHARDT, 79, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Baptist Church northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DEHNHARDT was born Dec. 18, 1925 in Sallisaw, to Ed GARVIN and Jessie (AMOS) GARVIN. She died Thursday, May 12, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Hank DEHNHARDT May 21, 1945 in Alameda, Calif. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Mickey and Karen, and Dusty and Jackie; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one sister, Gin and one brother, Mac.

Funeral services for Bill "Pink" MYATT, 77, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Monsignor John O'Donnell and Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MYATT was born July 5, 1927 in Cleveland, to Bert MYATT and Nancy SHIPMAN. He died May 10, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Maye of the home; one daughter, Nancylee; one sister-in-law, Geraldine; one brother, Bert; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Wiley PILKINGTON, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery near Panama, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PILKINGTON was born November 15, 1925 in Heavener, to Ples Seay PILKINGTON and Bessie (WILSEY) PILKINGTON. He died Tuesday, May 10, 2005 in Sallisaw. His wife Nadine PILKINGTON preceded him in death Dec., 2004 Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Kay, and Gail; three grandchildren; one brother, Calvin; four nieces; four nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one sister, Pauline PILKINGTON and one brother, Ben PILKINGTON.

Graveside services for Drey Arval "Nig" SPARKS, 84, of Okay, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Drake Stand Cemetery southwest of Sallisaw with Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPARKS was born April 4, 1921 in Drakes Prairie Community, to Charley Washington SPARKS and Maudie (WESSON) SPARKS. He died Tuesday, May 10, 2005 in Gore. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah; two sons, Roy Dale and Richard; one sister, Dollie; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sons, two sisters and seven brothers.

Graveside services for Loye Gene TEDDER, 74, of Rudy, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mt. McCurry Cemetery near Rudy under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. TEDDER died Tuesday, May 10, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Dory TEDDER of the home; three sons, Alan, Curtis and Kevin; two sisters, Shirley and Juanita; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a special niece and nephew, Donnie and Lanora.

Graveside services for Bradley Ray GALLOWAY, 42, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Box Cemetery north of Vian with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GALLOWAY was born Sept. 17, 1962 in Johnson City, Tenn., to Ellen (GENTRY) PHILLIPS. He died Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Janie RISLEY June 5, 1995 in Sevierville, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Janie of the home; one daughter, Amanda Faye GALLOWAY of the home; one son, Carl; mother, Ellen Gentry; maternal grandmother, Katie; one sister, Delonna; and one brother, Wes. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Cecil "Pete" GILLIAN.

Funeral services for Milo GIBSON, 76, of Wister, were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial was in Wister City Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home. Mr. GIBSON was born December 25, 1928 in Summerfield, to John and Sadie (CURTIS) GIBSON. He died Thursday, May 12, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo GIBSON of the home; one daughter, Sherry; one son, Stacey; three brothers, Claude, Everett and M.C.; two sisters, Floy and Trebble; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Raymond Jimmy MERRILL, 65, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. MERRILL was born October 12, 1939 in Gans, to Cecil Craig MERRILL and Edith Mae (JACKSON) MERRILL. He died Saturday, May 7, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Frances Ann BUTLER, August 19, 1961 in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Marla; one son, Raymond; five grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth, Pat, Vida, and Judy; three brothers, Ollie, Acie and Bobby Jack, several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends; and two special friends, Lori, and Michelle.

Funeral services for Rosie Bell NEWTON, 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Joe Slater officiating. Burial is in McCoy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. NEWTON was born April 6, 1914 in Drakes Prairie Community, to Allen REAL and Ida (GOODWIN) REAL. She died Monday, May 16, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married James Cannon NEWTON June 30, 1930 in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Jettie and Irene; two sons J.C. and Ben; four sisters, Ada, Hattie, Valerie and Virginia; one brother, Silas; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two granddaughters, Jessica WANN, and Sheila NEWTON and brothers.

Funeral services for Clifton NICKLES, 75, of Poteau, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Greenhill Free Will Baptist Church in Cameron with Rev. Tom Barton officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mr. NICKLES was born November 28, 1929 in Booneville, Ark. He died Monday May 16, 2005 in Poteau. Survivors include four children, Joya, Marvin Michael, Teresa, and Brenda; five siblings, Netha Mae, Buhl, Hilda, Vondal, and Nora Ruth; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and loved ones; and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Dovie (ROBINSON) PETERLAND, his wife, Reba NiICKLES, one son, Donald NICKLES, one grandson, Samuel NICKLES, and two brothers, Frankie Don HALL and Larry FLETCHER.

Graveside services for Watie C. "Skinny" ROBERTSON, 89, of Dwight Mission Community, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery with Rev. Troy Marino officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Robertson was born January 12, 1916 in Dwight Mission Community, to William Carroll "W.C" ROBERTSON and Lee Ader (Mullins) ROBERTSON. He died Sunday, May 15, 2005 in Dwight Mission Community. He married Kate DOUGHERTY, June 28, 1937 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of the home; nine children, Peggy, Bob L., Jerry Ben, Toney, twins, Oleta and Olene, Judy, Jennie and Kim; one sister, Lillian; one brother, Quincy; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for Gary VAUGHAN, 56, of Van Buren, Ark. will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Liberty Fellowship Church in Van Buren. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. He died May 14, 2005 in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of the home; one daughter, Cary; one son, Gary, Jr.; one sister, Vicki; one brother, Jim; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Virginia WEAVER, 84, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Terry Shuey and Andy Wayne Wilbanks officiating. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WEAVER was born May 21, 1920 in Paris Ark., to Art CAPEHART and Mable (DOTSON) CAPEHART. She died Saturday, May 14, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. She was married to Jesse Burrell WEAVER, who preceded her in death on April 28, 1970. Survivors include two daughters, Betty and Mattie; one son, Charles; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Francis and Iva. She was preceded in death by her husband, three daughters, Emily Earnest, Jessie COUGHRAN and Reba WILBANKS.

Graveside services for Shelley WHITLOCK, 40, of Arkoma, were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born July 31, 1964 in Fort Smith. She died Saturday May 14, 2005 in Arkoma. Survivors include one daughter, Ashley; one son, Seth; mother, Sally; five sisters, Cynthia, Melinda, Lisa, Allison and Jane; three brothers, Mike, Timothy, Noel. and her companion, Wayne.

Funeral services for Leonard Daniel "L.D." CHANDLER, 75, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. CHANDLER was born November 4, 1929 in Redland, to Henry CHANDLER and Thelma (LOLLIS) CHANDLER. He died Monday, May 16, 2005 in Houston. Survivors include three daughters, Gail, Sonya and Lisa; three sons, Gary Don, Stevie Lee and Brian; one sister, Flossie; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; ex-wife, Virginia; three sisters-in-law, June and Lahoma and Faye; special friends, Wayne and Frank; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Natasha CHANDLER, three brothers, William "Peavine", Orville and Bobby CHANDLER and one sister, Ella Mae TERRILL.

Funeral services for Velmer Ralph COPE, 85, of Gore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Gore with Rev. William O. Armstrong officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. COPE was born November 8, 1919 in Webbers Falls, to John William and Minnie (WOOTEN) COPE. He died Monday, May 16, 2005 in Sallisaw. He married Mearl ALLEN May 4, 1957 in Stigler. Survivors include his wife of the home; his children, Harold and Anita, Joy and Jack, Pee Wee and Janee; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, a brother and four children, Mary, Danny, Bobby and Mickey McDONALD.

Funeral services for Edna Beulah 'Midge' GRAGG, 83, of Pocola, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery in Pocola, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mrs. GRAGG died Wednesday, May 18th in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter, Mildred; three sons, Roger, Jack and Edgar Wayne; two sisters, Pearl, and Vella Mae; two brothers, Tom and Bud Edgar; 13 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard GRAGG.

Graveside services for Anna Maye GRIFFITH, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GRIFFITH was born August 20, 1915 in Webbers Falls, to Gilbert Duffey Lee BROOKS and Emma Brown (TORBITT) BROOKS. She died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 in Sallisaw. She was married to William W. GRIFFITH in Sallisaw who preceded her in death. Survivors include three brothers, Joe Dean and Charles and Mackie; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one uncle, Everett; 18 nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her two daughters, Joan Carol and Wynell, parents, two grandchildren, one brother, Marion BROOKS, one sister, Elsie PETREE and one niece, Jeanie PETREE MOORE.

Graveside services for Wilton Walter "Bill" LATIMER, 85, of Edmond, are being held at 10:00 p.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Bro. Jerry McMahon officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LATIMER was born June 19, 1919 in Brent Community, to Walter Jacob LATIMER and Cordelia Ann (SCOTT) LATIMER. He died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 in Oklahoma City. He married Lois Avis McMAHON June 12, 1938 in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Kenneth, and Sandra and Gary, and Linda Fay and Mike; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Lillian; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, parents, one sister, Ruby DENTON, and twin great-grandsons, Jason and Rusty BOWEN.

Graveside services for Ronald J. SMITH, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 10:00 p.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. SMITH died May 17, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Virginia SMITH of Fort Smith; two sons, Ricky and Mike and his wife Valerie; three sisters, Virginia Wray, Nancy, and Becky; three brothers, Harold Raymond, Herbert, and Tommy; and two grandchildren.

Graveside services for Delores WRIGHT SWANNER, 75, of Fort Gibson, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Jeff Polasek officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SWANNER was born October 12, 1929 in Henryetta, to Ernest Dohrer and Claudia (WARREN) DOHRER. She died Thursday, May 19, 2005 in Muskogee. She was married to Joe Ray SWANNER who preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Mike; one step-son, Terry and his wife, Donna; two sisters, Mary Alice and Lucille; two brothers, Melvin and Richard; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Jason Howard McCarthick WINFREY, 36, of Rudy, Ark. were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Tishomingo with Brother Larry Croom officiating. Burial was in Conley Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark. under the direction of Watts Funeral Home of Tishomingo. Mr. WINFREY was born January 20, 1969 in Fort Smith, Ark. He died Sunday, May 15, 2005 in Tishomingo. Survivors include one daughter, Tianna; step-daughter, Taylor; mother, Rita; step-father, Harold; father, Raymond ; step-mother, Nancy; maternal grandmother, Ann; paternal grandmother, Patsy; six sisters, Deann, Heather, Misty, Brandy, Suzzina, and Twila; two brothers, Ryan, and Dallas. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Howard NEEDHAM, and paternal grandfather, Hugh WINFREY .

Funeral services for Lloyd M. ALLEN, 85, of Fort Smith, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. ALLEN was born June 4, 1919 in Charleston, Ark. He died Saturday, May 21, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Imogene; two daughters, Sharon and Vicki; one son, Mike; and six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Vivian Irene BIRDWELL, 82, of Hutchinson, Kan., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel in Hutchinson. Burial is in Fairlawn Burial Park in Hutchinson, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel. Mrs. BIRDWELL was born Oct. 11, 1922 in Stillwell, to John Ernest and Virgie (MILLER) MORTON. She died May 22, 2005 in Hutchinson. She married Joney Fred BIRDWELL October 6, 1939 in Stillwell. Survivors include three sons, Jonah L., John E., Terry L.; one brother, Lage; two sisters, Nadine and Virginia; 12 grandchildren and10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Freida Mae WILEY, one granddaughter and a brother, John Addison MORTON.

Graveside services for Charity Kay CHURCH, 27, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Lawrence Johnson officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Church was born May 20, 1978 in Springfield, Mo., to Artie Samuel NEAL and Anna (EAGLEBURGER) Neal VANBUSKIRK. She died Friday, May 20, 2005 in Sallisaw. She married Sidney CHURCH July 8, 2000 in Stilwater. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Quan Nathaniel and Toby Keaton; mother, Anna VANBUSKIRK; father, Artie NEAL; three sisters, Jennifer, Christi, and Holly; and one brother, Artie Robert.

Funeral services for Henry J. DAVIS, 41, of Muskogee, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Chandler Road Church of Christ with Rev. Rodney Keeton and Dorothy Thornburg officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mr. DAVIS was born Oct. 7, 1963 in Sallisaw, to Kenneth DAVIS and Jewel (WATTS) DAVIS. He died May 20, 2005 in Muskogee. Survivors include two children, Jerimy and Jay; three sisters, Cathey, Christine, and Amanda; grandmother, Helen WATTS; three nephews and two nieces; three great nephews and one great niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Bobbie.

Graveside services for Grace HENSHAW, 90, of Miramar, Fla. were held Tuesday May 24th at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. HENSHAW died May 21, 2005 in Miramar. She was married to Aubrey J. HENSHAW Sr. who preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, James F. and Barbara; two step-sons, A.J. Jr. and wife Christine, and Edward and Gwen; three step-daughters, Nancy, Carolyn and Ginny; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Melvin LeRoy IVY, 50, of Boynton, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Pentecostal Church of God in Sallisaw with Revs. Tom Fitch and Randy Freeman officiating. Burial was in Cowlington Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. IVY was born April 24, 1955 in Phoenix, to George L. IVY and Mildred Louise (TATE) IVY. He died Friday, May 20, 2005 in Boynton. He married Vickie JONES June 7, 1974 in Gans. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Regina and husband Tim; one son, Brandon and wife Amy Jo; three grandchildren; five sisters, Janie, Sue, Ailine, Margaret, and Verdice; three brothers, William, Dewayne and Anthony; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends; and a special friend, Rick;

Funeral services for Ethel LACK, 101, of Gans, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Gans Bible Church with Revs. Charles Sparkman and Eddy Greenfield officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LACK was born Feb. 1, 1904 in Wardell, Mo. to Nathan Parker BRACY and Minerva Elizabeth (MILLER) BRACY. She died Sunday, May 22, 2005 in Gans. She married Fred Mancle LACK March 10, 1922 in Wardell. Survivors include two daughters, Minerva June and Lynn; two sons, Coy Ellis and William Olen; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by eight children, Mancle Bracy LACK, Nova Shirlene LACK, Freddie and Farris LACK, Mary Lou LACK, Helen Lavella FOUT, Myrtle RIVA and Shirley Nelson LACK. Pallbearers are her family.

Funeral services for Johnny Wayne RENFRO, 80, of Darien, Ga., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RENFRO was born March 12, 1925 in Sallisaw, to Clyde Julius RENFRO and Julianne (BURNS) RENFRO. He died May 19, 2005 in Darien. Survivors include his wife, Lynda Carol McCOSKER RENFRO of the home; two sons, Jimmy Ray and Wayne, Jr.; two step-sons, Michael and John; five grandchildren; three sisters, Hazel, Wylene and Carol.

Mary Jackie STEPHENS, 71, of Vian, was cremated under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STEPHENS was born Dec. 17, 1933 in Ringling, to Earnest HERRIN and Letha (MORRIS) HERRIN. She died Wednesday, May 18, 2005 in Vian. She married Herman STEPHENS Sr. Dec. 18, 1951 in Odessa, Texas. Survivors include her husband Herman "Tank" STEPHENS of the home; three daughters, Linda, Letha, Sherry; one son, Herman Jr.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Charlotte; two brothers, Earl and Neal; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dale J. STEVENS, 70, of Stilwell, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial is in Brent Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STEVENS was born Sept. 26, 1934 in Sallisaw, to Edna (COX) STEPHENS(SP). He died Saturday, May 21, 2005 in Stilwell. Survivors include one niece, Lou Ella; his friend, Tacy. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Daisy NORRID.

Graveside services for Mollie TANNER, 56, of Stilwell, were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery with Rev. Bud Alverson officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TANNER was born June 9, 1948 in Vian, to Joe Marie COLSTON. She died May 19, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband Taylor; one daughter, Sheila; one son, Taylor Eugene, Jr.; three sisters, Joyce, Mertie, and Jackie; one brother, Jack; mother, Marie COLSTON; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara WILSON, three brothers, Doc WILSON, Boyd WILSON and Loyd WILSON.

Funeral services for Mary Laura WILSON, 62, of Sallisaw, are being held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Blunt Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial is in Muldrow Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WILSON was born June 21, 1942 in Muldrow, to Finnie WILSON and Allie FAULKNER. She died May 23, 2005 in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Dana LUTZ and Jason KING and Sharon and husband Michael; three sisters, Florence and Charles, Martha, and Mike and Araminta; two brothers, Ronald and Jean, and Byrd; eight grandchildren.

Funeral services for John D. 'Doug' CRAWFORD, 71, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Cheater officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CRAWFORD was born March 20, 1934 in Leflore County, to Ed CRAWFORD and Josie (BLANKENSHIP) CRAWFORD. He died Thursday, May 26, 2005 in Fort Smith, Ark. He was married to Fredda MAYNE who preceded him in death in Oct. 1999. Survivors include five daughters, Joy, Rachel, Martha, Brenda, and Sandra; one son, Rocky; three sisters, Kay, Billie and Beverly; three brothers, Lee, Jimmie Dean and Carl; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Euil P. DENNY, 78, of Chouteau, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Hersman-Nichols Home Chapel with Revs. Willie Mooney and Edward Baker officiating. Burial is in Vernon Cemetery in Coweta, under the direction of Hersman-Nichols Funeral Home of Wagoner. Mr. Denny was born March 7, 1927 in Short, to Harve H. and Loyce (KEEN) DENNY. He died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in Chouteau. He married Audra HIBBARD January 4, 1947 in Union Town, Ark Survivors include his wife of the home; son, Daniel and wife, Pattie; two daughters, Patsy and husband, Vern, and Connie and husband, Pentzor; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.; and three brothers, Gilbert and wife, Marlene, J.B. and wife, June, and George and wife, Joann.

Funeral services for Thomas Lee "Tom" FINLEY, 70, of Gore, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Troy Clinesmith officiating. Burial will be in Gracelawn Cemetery in Edmond, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. FINLEY was born March 26, 1935 in Lawton, to William Edison FINLEY and Jewel (CRESON) FINLEY. He died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in Gore. He married LaNoma PACK September 21, 1984 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife of the home; his children, Chris, Jackie and Deb; step-children, Janie and Wendell, Debbie and John, Harold and Sharon, and Rick and Susie; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two nephews.

Funeral services for Thomas Edward RITCHIE, 49, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Blessed Kateria Catholic Church in Roland. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. RITCHIE died Saturday, May 21, 2005 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Katherine; one daughter, Jessica; one son, Zachary; two step-daughters, Kara and Paige; one step-son, Keith; mother, Helen RITCHIE; one sister, Pat; two brothers, William and and Terry.

Funeral services for Herman STEELE Sr., 81, of Hackett, Ark., were held at 3:00 p.m. Friday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca, Ark. Burial was in Hickory Ridge Cemetery east of Lavaca, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Lavaca. Mr. STEELE was born July 28, 1923 in Lavaca. He died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Brenda and Kathy; two sons, Herman Jr. and Greg; four sisters, Barbara, Virginia, Lucy, and Mary; four brothers, Elbert, Jesse, Kenneth and Eugene; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for May WOODRUFF, 103, of Gans, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Gans Assembly of God Church with Revs. Richard Cress and Clyde Yakley officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WOODRUFF was born Dec. 24, 1901 in Gans, to James Anderson CHOATE and Rosetta (CHRISTENBERRY) CHOATE. She died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 in Gans. She married Frank Morgan WOODRUFF April 15, 1920 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Lesola; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Lottie, and Frank and Donna; one daughter-in-law, Maxine; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and two special caregivers, Etta and Louve. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Hershel WOODRUFF, one grandson, James WOODRUFF and 11 brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Ann Lorraine YSBRAND, 37, of Blackwell, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Blackwell Cemetery with Rev. David Parker officiating under the direction of Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Blackwell. Mrs. YSBRAND was born April 24, 1968 in Tulsa, to Tom and Deanna (LAUGHLIN) YSBRAND. She died Wednesday, May 25, 2005 in Blackwell. She married Tinch COLE Jr. in May of 1986. Survivors include one son, Tinch "Trey" III; her mother, Deanna JEWSBURY; her father, Tom YSBRAND and wife Sheryl; two sisters, Pam and husband Steve, and Theresa and husband Jim; one half-brother, Jon; one step-brother, Gregg; nephews, Jeff and family, Mike and family; Nieces, Jennifer, Melissa and family, and Tracy. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Roy and Ruby LAUGHLIN, paternal grandmother, Mae YSBRAND, step-father, George JEWSBURY, aunt Phyllis WALKER, niece Andrea DENTON and one cousin Matthew SMITH.

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