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Funeral services for Randell Don CONLEY, 56, of Wister, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mt. View Baptist Church in Glendale with Rev. Tim Trent officiating. Burial is in Mt. View Cemetery in Glendale, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. CONLEY was born July 22, 1949, in Keota. He died Monday, May 1, 2006, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Saundra CONLEY of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Randi and Jeremy, and Tanna; son, Russell; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rick and Clara, and Jack and Kristie; sister and brother-in-law, Joan and Don; two grandsons; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tom and Ann; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Joe B. CRAWFORD, 87, of Abilene, Kan., was born June 21, 1918, in Marble City, to Benjamin Franklin and Grace Belle (HENDRICKSON) CRAWFORD. He died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Abilene. Arrangements were under the direction of Danner Funeral Home of Abilene. Survivors include his wife, Sigrid (WILSON) CRAWFORD of Chapman, Kan.; two daughters, Pat, and Dale; brother, Delbert; four step-children, Dallas, Duane, David, and Glynda.; and 16 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Larson CRAWFORD, and his first wife, Ruth (MYATT) CRAWFORD.

Funeral services for Grace G. FOLSOM, 94, of Gore, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FOLSOM was born April 5, 1912, in New Hope Community, to Andy EDWARDS and Sally (MARSHALL) EDWARDS. She died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Reuben Bryan FOLSOM, Nov. 8, 1928, in Wichita, Kan. He preceded her in death, Dec. 7, 1989, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sons, Dale, R.B. and Gary; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Clarice; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Sharon.

Funeral services for Brandon Noah Lee FOSTER, 20, of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. Foster was born Sept. 30, 1985, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Albert Noah Lee FOSTER and Sherry Ann (KEECH) FOSTER PERSON. He died Sunday, April 30, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Nicole (WILLIAMS) FOSTER of the home; son-to-be, Brandon Noah Lee, Jr.; mother Sherry FOSTER PERSON; step-father, David STEWART; three sisters, Sherry, Haley and Hanna; one step-sister, Katrina; four brothers, Brian, Justin, Wesley and Harley; two step-brothers, Evan and Chad; and grandparents, Paul and Wendy TAYLOR. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert FOSTER.

Cremation for Mary Ellen HEMBREE, 70, of Gore, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HEMBREE was born Dec. 31, 1935, in El Reno, to Virgil CHAPPELL and Ruth (MILLER) CHAPPELL. She died Thursday, April 27, 2006, in Gore. She married Jess E. HEMBREE, Jr., July 21, 1956, in El Reno. Survivors include her husband, Jess of the home; one daughter, Brenda; two sons, Jess, III, and Virgil Scott; two grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Donald E. JAMES, 65, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. JAMES was born May 1, 1940, in Crawford County. He died Wednesday, April 26, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Wilma of the home; two daughters, Patricia and husband Jim, Patty and husband Thomas; three sons, Bobby and wife Anna, Kenneth and wife Laura, and Gerald and wife Jennifer; parents, Claudie and Edna JAMES; sister, Edwina and husband Billy Ray; three brothers, Herman and wife Marilyn, Billy and wife Jan and Dwight and wife Judy; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ervin "E.J." and Floria Van BRUNT, paternal grandparents, Frank and Ruby JAMES and grandson Christopher COOK.

Funeral services for Almeda Dixon OLIVE, 74, of Vian, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Vian High School Auditorium with Bros. Blakeley, Lynch and Rev. Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. OLIVE was born July 28, 1931, in Chicago, to Arthur DIXON and Ary (BARBAR) DIXON. She died Tuesday, April 30, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include three daughters, Hazel, Sharon and Donna; four sons, Andre and wife Terry, Sherman, Arthur, and Jerome; and two special friends, Bernice and Velma.

Graveside services for Georgia Mae RICH, 75, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. RICH was born Feb. 26, 1931, in Paw Paw Bottoms. She died Monday, May 1, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Billy Joe of the home; three daughers, Donna, Barbara, and Diane; one son, Larry; two brothers, Sonny and Fred; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Neomia Colleen RISINGER, 70, of Del City, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Sunny Lane United Methodist Church in Del City, under the direction of Ford Funeral Service of Midwest City. Mrs. RISINGER was born March 30, 1936, in Sallisaw, to Ira and Gladys THRASHER. She died Saturday, April 29, 2006. Survivors include one daughter, Dawana; one son, John and his wife Becky; one granddaughter; one sister, Billie Sue; nephews, Rick and Steve and Jack; one niece, Lewanna; and numerous cousins, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, K.D. "Don" RISINGER and a nephew, Jim FULKS.

Funeral services for Tommy SEXTON, 54, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. SEXTON died Monday, May 1, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Sharon, and Peggy; two brothers, James R., and Howard W.; two nieces, Dr. Jennifer and Jessica ; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Lee and Bertha Mae (THORNBURG) SEXTON.

Graveside services for Billye Jean WHITE, 77, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. White was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Paris, Ark., to Pete WHITE and Elsie (PARKER) WHITE. She died Monday, May 1, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Martha "Marty"; four sons, Sam, Jeff, David, and Mike; one brother, Frank; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Victor Lee CARY, 89, of Houston, will be held Friday, July 7, 2006, at Arlington National Veterans Cemetery, in Arlington, Va., with full military honors, under the direction of Brookside Funeral Home - Champions of Houston. Mr. Cary was born Jan. 19, 1917, in Richmond, Va., to Benjamin F. and Myrtle L. Miller CARY. He died Sunday, April 30, 2006. He married Alice LYLE, March 13, 1985. Survivors include his wife, Alice CARY; sons, Harry and Doug; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and military comrades. .

Memorial services for Bill L. "Buddy" DUVALL, 64, of Muldrow, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Mr. Gerald Fouts officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. DUVALL was born July 22, 1941, in Lee's Chapel Community, to Bill Aubrey DUVALL and Elva Elizabeth (TIDWELL) DUVALL. He died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include companion of 22 years, Bernita; one daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Allen; and one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Dana; three grandchildren; one sister, Judy K. ; one half-sister, Charlene; two brothers, Jerry T., and Warren R.; and one half-brother, Don. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Quinton ECHOLS, 87, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone and Chris Lee officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ECHOLS was born May 8, 1918, in Stigler, to Day Socrates ECHOLS and Blanche (FOLSOM) ECHOLS. He died Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Retha KEITHLEY, April 20, 1948, in Mulberry, Ark. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Charlotte and Martha; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty; two brothers Chester and Smiley; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Leona FLUTE, 81, of Bunch, were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. John Gonzales, Jr. and Solomon Mocassin officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery, north of Marble City, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Flute was born Nov. 3, 1924, in Adair County, to Tunawee "Jim" FOGG and Annie (HARDBARGER) FOGG. She died Tuesday, May 2, 2006, in Bunch. Survivors include her husband, Charlie of the home; two daughters, Nita and husband Jerry, Rosie and Calvin; one son, Leon, and Aunt Betsy; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two special great-nieces, Stephanie and Shawna; two special nephews, Boogie and Koda. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Richard and Joseph FOGG, one sister, Carrie FLUTE, one half-sister, Mary LAWHEAD, and one great-granddaughter, Kylee Faith GRIMMETT.

Funeral services for Robert Melvin HIGHT, 79, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Dr. Rick Robbins, Dwight Hight and Harold Gibson officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HIGHT was born June 25, 1926, in Paris, Ark., to William Jacob "Billy" HIGHT and Ruby Katherine (HAMIL) HIGHT. He died Thursday, May 4, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Freda Mae GIBSON, Jan. 16, 1947, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Robert Larry, Dwight Melvin and Paula, Mark David, Mike and Kelly; one adopted daughter, Dagmar; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, June, Mary Lou, and Nellie Sue; two brothers, Bennie, and J.J.; three special neighbors, Marge, Lois and Helen. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Louise BERG and Marcella KNIGHT and one brother, Byron HIGHT.

Graveside services for Clarence Ray McELHANEY, 77, of Braggs, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the South Bethel Cemetery in Braggs with Chaplin Don Nesbit officiating, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mr. McELHANEY was born Sept. 5, 1928, in Hitchita, to Jetti Mae (RYALS) McELHANEY and Odas McELHANEY. He died Saturday, April 29, 2006, in Braggs. He married Helen Oma JAYNES, Nov. 8, 1958, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, of the home; four daughters, Joy and Ron, Sherry and Charles, and Kathy, and Barbara and Jeff; two sons, Darrell and Dee Dee, and Jeff and Mary; one sister, Kaye; three brothers, Carl and Netta, Alfred and Leta Faye and Richard and Raynell; one uncle, Dee; one aunt, Edith; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many other friends and family. He was preceded in death by his father Odas Nathaniel McELHANEY, mother Jettie Mae (RYALS) GRISHAM, step-father, Marion GRISHAM, one brother Clifford McELHANEY and one great-grandson, Roper Blaine McELHANEY.

Graveside services for Charley Maine ANDERSON, 84, of Gore, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ANDERSON was born March 16, 1922, in Fort Smith, Ark., to D.B. ANDERSON and Hazel Mae (LONG) ANDERSON. He died Monday, May 8, 2006, in Gore. Survivors include three daughters, Thelma, Marilyn, and Ethel; two sons, Frank and Warren; five grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary; two brothers, Ross and George; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Charley ANDERSON, Jr. and one daughter, Deborah FRENCH.

Graveside services for J.D. ANDREWS, 74, of Sallisaw, were held Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at Akins Cemetery under the direction of Agents Funeral Home of Sallisaw with The Honorable A.J. Henshaw, Jr. officating. Mr. ANDREWS was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Sallisaw, to Bob and Jettie (TWEEDY) ANDREWS. He died Sunday, May 7, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Neomia McCOMBS, Nov. 13, 1954 in Waldron, Ark. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1970 in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Deborah, Leona and Roberta; three sons Freman, Stanley and Jeff; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, A.C. and Dewey; one sister Lois; several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Mr. ANDREWS was proceeded in death by one grandson, Timmy ANDREWS; one sister, Robbie TRUEBLOOD.

Funeral services for Jim BROWN, 95, of Muldrow, were held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Copic Missionary Baptist Church, north of Muldrow with Rev. Floyd Kester, Rev. Wayne Efurd and Rev. Andrew Jones officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BROWN was born January 5, 1911, in Happy Corner, Ok., to Sier "Sy" and Rosie (DENNEY) BROWN. He died Sunday, May 7, 2006, in Collinsville. Survivors include two daughters, Maxine, and Betty; one son, James Wesley; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 31 great great-grandchildren; several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years, Ethel Mae (HORN) BROWN; two daughters, Eunice MITCHELL and Jean BENGE; one grandson, Michael BENGE; eight brothers and sisters.

Larry A. CARMER. Mr. CARMER was born Dec. 7, 1941, in Denver, Colo., to Willard A. CARMER and Elizabeth (WILLIAMS) CARMER. He died Sunday, May 7, 2006, in Sallisaw. Arrangements were under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Connie (CLAPP) CARMER of the home.

Funeral services for Liz CARTER, 70, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Liberty Missionary Baptist Church in Greenwood, Ark. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Survivors include her husband, Charles C. CARTER of the home; two sons, Benny and Steve; three sisters, Patsy, Nancy and Judy; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Edna Jane 'Dunkin' COOK, 83, of Stigler, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler with Rev. Gary Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in Keota City Cemetery in Keota, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. COOK was born June 30, 1922, in Keota, to Elza and Lavina (THOMAS) DUNKIN. She died Sunday, May 8, 2006, in Stigler. Survivors include her husband, Calvin COOK of the home; two daughters, Nynva Lee, and Carol and Jack; two sons, Sherell and Glenys, and Robert and Earlene; five sisters, Colleen, Wanda, Zula, Faye, Geneva; one brother, Glen; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death one son, Carl COOK; one grandson, Bret SIMMONS; one brother, Darrell DUNKIN; and one sister, Patsy TEMPLE.

Graveside services for Lois LAMBERSON, 68, of Shady Point, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Quinton Cemetery in Quinton under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau with Reverend Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Mrs. LAMBERSON was born November 28, 1937, in Bakersfield, Calif., to George and Willie May (NEWMAN) MOODY. She died Friday, May 5, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four sons, Danny Lee, Johnny Bert, Jack Ed and Reese; two daughters, Sue and Mary Ann; two step sons, John and Don; five sisters, Pearl, Ruby, May, Uela and Eula; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six step grandchildren; 2 step great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, newphews, other relatives, loved ones and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John LAMBERSON; three brothers, Junior MOODY, Troy MOODY and Earl MOODY.

Funeral services for Rubye MIZE, 88, of Roland, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Muldrow Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Janice and Barron, Onita and Roy, and Glenda and Adrian; one son, Robert Jr.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four caregivers, Annie, Scherron, Carla and Judy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. MIZE, Sr.

Funeral services for Ola Mae MORRIS, 64, of Vian, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Vian Assembly of God Church with Rev. Phillip Holt and Rev. Dwain Denny officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Morris was born May 5, 1942, in Gore, to Edgar Levi GRIFFITH and Verna Lizza (RIDER) GRIFFITH. She died Sunday, May 7, 2006, in Vian. She married Selmar Isom MORRIS, April 9, 1959 in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Selmar of the home; one daughter, Glenda; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Donald and Janet, and Kenneth, Dale and Melissa; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Martha, Betty, Ruby and Margie; and one brother, Johnnie. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Venus, Russell, Leonard, Dickey, Levi and Solon GRIFFITH.

Angelo C. 'Butch' Perry. Mr. PERRY died Thursday, May 4, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. There will be no formal services and the cremation arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. PERRY was a maintenance journeyman. Survivors include four sons, Michael. Charles, Christopher and Carlos; and six daughters, Ashley, Roxanne, Angelia, Donna, Denise and Windy.

Funeral services for Betty SUMPTER, 73, of Vian, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agents Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Gary Andrews officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SUMPTER was born May 18, 1932, in Quay, Okla., to Floyd TREADWELL and Elsie (HART) TREADWELL. She died Saturday, May 6, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Howard Lee SUMPTER, Jan. 12, 1949 in Waldron, Ark. Survivors include her husband; one daughter and one son-in-law, Judy and Fowler Ray; one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Carolyn; four grandchildren and their spouses; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Jewell and Penrose, Wanda, and Janie and Harris; three brothers, Jim and Jonita, Carl and Geralynn, and Mike and Brenda; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Bob TREADWELL.

Funeral services for Norma COX, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Agents Chapel with Rev. Deward Gunter officiating. Burial will be in Brent Cemetery south of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COX was born Dec. 29, 1922, in the Cowlington Community, to Fredrick Motes and Florence (RANDALL) MOTES. She died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Edward Charles COX, Nov. 12, 1940 in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gloria Faye and Wayne; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Alia, Bernice, Lena and Goldie; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edward; two sisters, Violet BLAKE and Cleta Faye WALTERS.

Graveside services for Virgil Lee PULLIAM, 46, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agents Funeral Home of Muldrow with Rev. Tim Russell and Rev. Sheila Jones officiating. Mr. PULLIAM was born May 26, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Howard Virgil PULLIAM and Lema June (EAKER) PULLIAM. He died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in Fort Smith. He married Vera Dean McCOWAN, Oct. 29, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Vera PULLIAM of the home; one daughter, Tabitha; one son, Adam; two sisters, Helen and Janie; two brothers, Ronald and Donald; nine grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shannon PULLIAM.

Funeral services for Jim WATTS, 90, of Braggs, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the White Chapel in Gore with Rev. Cleatis Jones officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. Watts was born June 17, 1915, in Searcy County, Ark., to James A. and Ann (KING) WATTS. He died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in Braggs. He married Alma CHISUM, June 1, 1940, in Qualls. Survivors include six sons, Charles, Bobby, Willie, George, Benny and Danny; six daughters, Linda, Wilma, Wanda, Gertie, Joyce and Brenda; one sister, Tina Mae; 24 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alma; one son, Jimmy WATTS; one brother, Simp WATTS; two sisters, Sumler Pearl ROGERS and Marvel MANNON.

Graveside services for Clarence FULLER, 93, of Tulsa, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Moores Memory Chapel of Tulsa. Mr. FULLER was born June 21, 1912, near Jet. He died Monday, May 15, 2006, in Broken Arrow. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy FULLER and one son, David FULLER.

Cremation for Clayton Danzie GARRINGTON, 70, of Sallisaw, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GARRINGTON was born July 11, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio. He died Thursday, May 11, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Jeannette Kathleen DAVIS, Jan. 24, 1973, in Cleveland, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Jeannette GARRINGTON of the home; two daughters, Tresea, and Joelene; two sons, Joseph and Clayton, Jr.; two grandchildren; and one brother, Clyde.

Memorial services for Louise NEWTON, 77, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Butterfield Assembly of God in Van Buren. Mrs. NEWTON died Monday, May 15, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Frank of the home; two daughters, Carolyn and Tammy; one son, Eddie; four sisters, Joyce, Wanda, Shirley and Patsy; three brothers, Robert, Danny and Ricky; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Edmond WELCH, 92, of Coalgate, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Northview Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WELCH was born Nov. 12, 1913, in Marble City, to George WELCH and Annie (DOUGHERTY) WELCH. He died Sunday, May 14, 2006, in Coalgate. He married Jessie Beatrice ASBILL, April 4, 1936, in Marble City. Survivors include his wife, Jessie WELCH of Coalgate; one daughter, Doris Jane; one son and daughter-in-law, J.M. and Shelby; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Edmond WELCH.

Graveside services for Stayathome BEARPAW, 72, of Vian, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Barber Cemetery in Cherokee County, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BEARPAW was born Dec. 29, 1933, in Stilwell, to Johnson BEARPAW and Nancy (STAYATHOME) BEARPAW. He died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and several sisters and half-brothers.

Graveside services for Alfred Loren BROWN, 58, of Grove, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery, with Military honors, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. BROWN died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, in Joplin. Mo. Survivors include two daughters, Tammie and husband Alan, and Denise and husband Greg; two sisters, Mary and Judy; two brothers, Bob and Darrell; five grandchildren.

Funeral services for Inez COOK, 93, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COOK was born Feb. 9, 1913, in Polk County, Ark., to James L. COLE and Idella Caroline (BARRON) COLE. She died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Fred Monroe COOK, Oct. 14, 1932, in McKey. He preceded her in death, Feb. 25, 1961, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Freda; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Sandra; three grandsons and granddaughters-in-law; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Dorothy; one niece, Marilyn; one nephew, Alvin; and one great-niece. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three brothers, Emory, Marion and J.D. COLE.

Funeral services for George C. INGRAM, 91, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith with Elder Tony Rice officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. INGRAM was born March 27, 1915, in Hartford, Ark., to Charlie A. INGRAM and Pinkie (TEDFORD) INGRAM. He died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Virgie INGRAM; one son, Dr. George C., Jr. and his wife Becky; son-in-law, Verlin; daughter-in-law, Beverly; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley EMBRY and a son, Alvis INGRAM.

Funeral services for Earl T. "Brad" LITTLE, 74, of Bokoshe, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Joshua McElyea officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LITTLE was born Dec. 28, 1931, in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., to James LITTLE and Bernice (ASKEW) LITTLE. He died Saturday, May 13, 2006, in Bokoshe. He married Debra RALLS, Dec. 24, 2001, in Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Debbie LITTLE of the home; and two step-sons, Shawn and Mark. He was preceded in death by one sister.

Memorial services for Jason SUTTON, 36, of Muldrow, is being held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Scott Linear officiating, under the direction of Mallory Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Sutton was born March 27, 1970, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Kenneth Wayne SUTTON and Paquita (DAVIS) SUTTON. He died Monday, May 15, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one sister, Marquita BROGDON of Roland; one brother, Wesley Wayne; mother, Paquita SUTTON; and grandfather, Edgar DAVIS. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne SUTTON.

Funeral services for Nathan BIRD, 21, of Stigler, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Unity Baptist Church in Keota with Revs. Tommie Parker and Gary Maxwell officiating. Burial is in Keota City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. BIRD was born Aug. 17, 1984, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Tom BIRD and Shannon (CHRISTIANSEN) BIRD. He died May 22, 2006, in Stigler. Survivors include his mother, Shannon BIRD; two brothers, Scott and Matt; uncle and aunt, Larry and Carla; and girlfriend, Amber. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom BIRD.

Funeral services for Opal McKell (BOSWELL) CARTER CAMPBELL, 88, of Gore, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First Southern Baptist Church in Gore with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. CAMPBELL was born April 21, 1918, in McKey Hill near Sallisaw, to Benjamin F. and Minnie Alice (RILEY) BOSWELL. She died Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Gore. She married Cleo J. CARTER, Nov. 14, 1936. After his death, she married Dave CAMPBELL, June 10, 1980. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Louise, Deb and Ronnye, Don and Janis, and Gary and Katherine, and, Larry and Carolyn; four daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Frank, Dana, Linda and Bruce, and Judy and Steve; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; two more great-grandchildren expected in the near future; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bobbie and Bill, Lena and J.D., James and Mary, Ila ; several nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, parents, three brothers, John BOSWELL, Dewey BOSWELL, Ernie BOSWELL, three sisters, Ethel BOSWELL COOK, Goldie BOSWELL FINNEY and Delilah BOSWELL.

Graveside services for Wayne Howard CAMPBELL, 83, of Vian, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Anthony Fornaszewski officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Campbell was born Nov. 9, 1922, in Brent, to Mark Miles CAMPBELL and Serena Elizabeth (NORRID) CAMPBELL. He died Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Ollie Louise BROOKS on Feb. 9, 1946, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death, March 21, 1992, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jana and Lelland; one son, Mike; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Harold and wife Eva; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and three brothers, Roy, Noel, and Jack CAMPBELL.

Memorial services for Charles Dale "Chuck" CONLEY, 42, of Muldrow, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Stan Ledford officiating. Military Rites will be conducted by Fort Sill Army Honor Guard. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. CONLEY was born Nov. 3, 1963, in Fort Smith, to Charles J.M. CONLEY and Carolyn (MORTON) CONLEY. He died Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include three daughters, Kendra and husband, Michael, Rachel, and Jessika ; two sons, Brandon and Clifford; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Roy James CZARNIKOW, 80, of Muldrow, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in Czarnikow Cemetery in Sequoyah County, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. CZARNIKOW died Monday, May 22, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Jeannie; two sons, Donald James and Richard Dale; two sisters, Frances and Margaret Jean; one brother, Bobby Wayne; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruthie M. CZARNIKOW, three sisters, Alice CZARNIKOW, Marie Ray, and Dorothy Dennis, and two brothers Shelby and Archie Leon CZARNIKOW.

Graveside services for Paula DAILY, 65, of Gore, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Greenleaf Cemetery, west of Tahlequah, with Rev. Jack Carner officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. DAILY was born March 28, 1941, in Okemah, to Everett GUINN and Stella (ROBERSON) GUINN. She died Monday, May 22, 2006, in Muskogee. She married Joe DAILY on Jan. 31, 1989, in Muskogee. Survivors include two daughters, Gwen, and Lois; three sons, Corky and Everett, and Wayne DAILY of Braggs; two sisters, Linda, and Teletha; two brothers, Charles and Paul; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, David GUINN.

Memorial services for Richard Allen DOTSON, 57, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Dr. DOTSON was born Aug. 24, 1948, in Centro, Calif., to John Melvin DOTSON and Geneva (CROSLIN) DOTSON ORRISON. He died Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Alma. He married Karen DOTSON on Oct. 27, 1988, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Karen of the home; two daughters, Kim and Andrea; one son, Taylor; two step-sons, Ryan, and Kris; mother, Geneva ORRISON; one sister, Sue; one brother, David; two grandsons; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Luve ENGLAND, 77, of Gans, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Gans Assembly of God Church with Rev. Harold McKeehen and Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Peters Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ENGLAND was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Sequoyah County, to George W. McCARLEY and Ell (ENGLAND) McCARLEY. She died Friday, May 19, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Ernest True ENGLAND on Feb. 9, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on March 18, 1997, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lynn Michelle and Nathan; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ronald Faye and Wilene, and Jerry Carnell; one step-son, Gerald and wife, Mary; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Janice, Sue, Lovada and Juanita; three brothers, Robert, George and Bruce; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Leon E. ERWIN, 73, of Purcell, Mo., were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Christ Church in Oronogo, Mo., with Revs. Johnny Wilkins and Tony Martin officiating. Burial was in Park Cemetery in Carthage, Mo., with full military rites by Jasper VFW Post 6415, under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home of Webb City. Mr. ERWIN was born March 2, 1933, in Sallisaw, to Edward and Gladys (RICHARDSON) ERWIN. He died Friday, May 5, 2006, in Fayetteville, Ark. He married Marilene WILSON, Feb. 12, 1952. Survivors include his wife, of the home; son, Kevin and wife Kim; daughter, Janelle and husband Mike; brothers, Shelby, Ray, Bob, Joe, Raymond, Ned, Charles; sisters, Emogene, Betty Sue, Edwina, Patsy and Christeen; three grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ethan David Robert Charles NEINDORF, an infant, of Gans, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Scott Liner officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born May 19, 2006, in Poteau, to Frederick David NEINDORF and Joellen Marie (JONES) NEINDORF. He died Friday, May 19, 2006, in Poteau. Survivors include his parents, of the home; grandparents, Robert and Joyce, and Frederick and Bonnie; one aunt, Elizabeth; one uncle, Brian; great-aunt and uncle, Frank and Monica; and four cousins.

Graveside services for Mildred Fulbright REAVIS, 84, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Randy Jay officiating, under the direction of Agent's Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. REAVIS was born Dec. 8, 1921, at Price's Chapel in Sequoyah County, to Idus and Beulah (BOYDSTON) FULBRIGHT. She died Friday, May 19, 2006, in Albuquerque. She married Ben REAVIS of Vian, March 29, 1942. Survivors include her daughters, Linda and husband Jim, and Mary Ann and husband Joe; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Charlene, and Betty Jo and her husband Gerard; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her ex-husband, Ben REAVIS of Vian, her parents, and her brother, Carl.

Funeral services for Ashlee Nicole SMITH, an infant, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Yarborough officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born May 19, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Nick SMITH and Mary SANDERS. She died Friday, May 19, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her parents; maternal grandparents, Johnny and Dianna; paternal grandparents, Katherine and Gene, and Gary; maternal great-grandparents, Wilma, John, Daphna, and Orbie; paternal great-grandmother, Lillie. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Johnny and Doris JINKS.

Graveside services for Wayne ARMSTRONG, 62, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. Armstrong died Friday, May 19, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother, Edith ARMSTRONG; one sister, Nancy; one brother, Jerry; special friend, Shirley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne Everet ARMSTRONG and a brother, Jim ARMSTRONG.

Funeral services for Wanda ASHER, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Marlon Douthit and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ASHER was born March 4, 1926, in Muldrow, to Jess PLANK and Lola (DAVIS) PLANK. She died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara, and Theresia; six sons, James, Vernon, Jr., Billy Ray, Lloyd, Jessie and Kendall; one brother, Lucky; 30 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Vernon Anderson PRATT, Jr., and second husband, Bill ASHERr, two sons, Joe Randell ASHER and Charles PRATT and seven brothers.

Funeral services for Laurita F. FOXX, 77, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Dr. David Clewell officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FOXX was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Sallisaw, to Oscar Grant DENTON and Hester Lee (CAMPBELL) DENTON. She died Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Homer Dick FOXX, Jr., Feb. 2, 1946, in Independence, Kan. He preceded her in death, June 10, 1995, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Jeanne; one son, Gary L; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty; two brothers, James and Frank ; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Bill DENTON.

Memorial services for Ouita "Jackie" MARRIS, 31, of Tulsa, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Cremation was under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Thursday, May 25, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include three sons, Gary, Jr., and Miles and Michael; parents, father and step-mom, Dewey and Annie WOODY; two sisters, Janet and Stacy; two brothers, Truman and Wesley; and two step-brothers, Scott and Russell; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Erma "Jean" Chisum Donelson-MOORE, 77, of Porum, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the White Cemetery in Gore with Brother Tom Fitch officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. MOORE was born Dec. 19, 1928, in Gore, to John Henry and Rosa Belle (FORD) CHISUM. She died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Porum. She married Bill MOORE on April 30, 1996. Survivors include her husband, Bill MOORE, Sr. of the home; children, Carol and husband, George, Larry and wife, Lurline, W.L. 'Skip' and wife, Judy, Billy and wife, Dorothy, Linda, Anna; 23 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claudie on Nov. 25, 1994, son, Eddie MOORE and great-grandson, Johnathan.

Graveside services for Spencer Todd PETERS, 46, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw with Pastor Perry Flerchinger officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Peters was born June 15, 1959, in Glendale, Calif., to Bobby Lee PETERS and Sallie Jean (SPENCER) PETERS. He died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his mother, Sallie of the home; one sister and brother-in-law, Sherri Lea and James; one niece; one nephew; three great-nieces; three great-nephews; former wife, Deane PETERS; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Lee PETERS in Oct. 2005.

Funeral services for Brad N. TULLOS, 19, of Gore, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Brooks Cawhorn Gymnasium in Gore with Rev. Kenneth Stewart officiating. Burial will be in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. TULLOS was born April 24, 1987, in Sallisaw, to Richard Damone TULLOS and Nena Suezette CARTER. He died Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Gore. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Nena and Joey CAMERON; father, Richard TULLOS; and one brother, Travis Carter; one step-brother, Justin Ray; maternal grandparents, Art and Marina CARTER; step-grandmother, Joan CAMERON; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Susuie TULLOS.

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