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Funeral services for Juanita JACKSON MORSE BRYANT, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Lynn Moss and Bro. Jim Goins officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BRYANT was born Feb. 11, 1924, in Foreman community, to Earnest Raymond JACKSON and Pearl Belle (MAINUS) JACKSON. She died Friday, April 27, 2007, in Tulsa. She married Leonard G. BRYANT. He preceded her in death, Dec. 12, 1976, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Joan, Patricia and Barbara five sons, Johnny, Eugene, Jr., Raymond, David and Howard James; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma and Betty Ann; four brothers, Donald C., Edward, Keith and Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Virginia MORSE, one sister, Louise REEDER and four brothers, Francis Jewel JACKSON, Bruce JACKSON, William Lee JACKSON and J.D. JACKSON.

Funeral services for Rev. Barry G. CARAWAY, 49, of Pocola, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Michael Caraway officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Rev. CARAWAY was born March 12, 1958, in Houston. He died Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Pocola. Survivors include his wife, Delia of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Christopher and Krystal, Billy and Amanda and Anthony; one grandson; one sister, Barbara; one brother, Jerry; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Kasey Elaine CLARK, 12, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Mr. Ed Reese and Rev. Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Sept. 17, 1994, in Fort Smith, Ark., to James Michael CLARK and Jennifer Elaine (GREGORY) CLARK. She died Monday, April 11, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her mother; father; one brother, Sidney Michael; grandparents, Janice and George MARR, Jim and Pat CLARK and Calvin GREGORY; great-grandmother, Connie CHRISTENSEN; and several aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Roy T. DEAN, 61, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Willie Mooney and Johnny Floyd officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. DEAN was born Dec. 18, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Benjamin Taylor DEAN and Opal Marie (COOK) DEAN. He died Sunday, April 29, 2007, in Fayetteville, Ark. He married Paula Mae BROOKS, April 27, 1973, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Paula of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Christian; one sister, Sue; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Virgil DEAN and his parents.

Funeral services for Bill GLOVER, 80, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Van Buren. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mr. GLOVER was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Fort Smith, to G.W. GLOVER, Sr. and Inez (Haley) Glover. He died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Jane GLOVER of the home; two daughters, Sharon and her husband, Lance, and Kathy and her husband, Mark; one son, William and his wife, Kathy; two sisters, Lou, and Henrietta and her husband, Jim; one brother, Paul and his wife, Shirley; five grandchildren.

Funeral services for LaVonna Blue "CHRISTIE" FARRELL, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Hart Memorial Chapel in Stilwell with Rev. Edward Cunningham officiating. Burial was in the Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Stilwell. Mrs. FARRELL was born Nov. 9, 1940, in Tahlequah, to Jess CHRISTIE and Florence (YORK) CHRISTIE. She died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in Muldrow. She married Frank FARRELL in Aug. 7, 1968, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Frank FARRELL of the home; four daughters, Marcie, Narcie and her husband, Mark, Louella, and Lucinda and husband, Anthony; five brothers, Bill and his wife, Linda, and Jack and his wife, Laurie, Jessie and his wife, Margaret, George and his wife, Tammy, and Rick; two sisters, Mary and Vicki and her husband, Reggy; brothers-in-law, Jim and his wife, Norita, and Tom and his wife, Ann; one uncle, Eugene and his wife, Minerva; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Robert and one infant sister, Annie.

Funeral services for Willie Mae "Sue" WILLIS, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 12 p.m. Saturday at the King Solomon Christian Church in Fort Smith with Rev. Alan M. Smith, Sr. officiating. Burial is in the Washington Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. WILLIS was born Sept. 11, 1936, in Muldrow, to Will FLURRY and Minnie (NICKERSON) FLURRY. She died Sunday, April 29, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include daughters, Bonnie and her husband, Earl, and Joyce and her husband, James; sons, SAMUEL, Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Tulsa, Carl and his wife, Sharese, and John, all of Fort Smith; sisters, Ora Belle and Virginia Lee; 19 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel WILLIS, Sr.

Funeral services for Charlene CATLETT, 65, of Booneville, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Booneville. Burial was in Mountain Grove Cemetery in Sugar Grove Community, near Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. Mrs. CATLETT was born March 4, 1942, in Sugar Grove Community. She died Sunday, May 6, 2007, in Booneville. Survivors include two sons, Wayne and Chuck; five grandchildren; and mother, Florence SMITH. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles SMITH and sister, Melva DeWITT.

Clara Inez HUNT, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., was born July 1, 1922, in Spiro, to James Wilse Cowan and Hattie Ann (Mathis) Cowan. She died Monday, May 7, 2007, in Fort Smith. No formal service is planned and burial of cremains by the family is in the New Hope Cemetery. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She married Palmer Worton HUNT, May 16, 1949, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death, July 19, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Sarah; one son, James; five grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Anita L. RENFRO, 64, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RENFRO was born Dec. 10, 1942, in Akins community, to Otis EDWARDS and Alice (ANDERSON) EDWARDS. She died Saturday, May 5, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Eugene RENFRO, April 6, 1963, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Eugene of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Tony Dewayne and Sherry; one daughter, Sherry; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother; two brothers, Don and Ronald; one sister, Modelle; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Anita Belle TRUITT, 101, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Pastor Jim Landelius officiating. Burial is in Moore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TRUITTt was born Jan. 5, 1906, in Oklahoma City, I.T., to Lorin WORLEY and Clara May (ROBINSON) WORLEY. She died Monday, May 7, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Artimus Felton TRUITT, Oct. 3, 1927, in Norman. He preceded her in death March 2, 1966, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include four daughters, Pattie, Peggy, Pam and Donna; one son, Michael; one brother, Milton; 14 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Kenneth TRUITT, two sisters, Velma HOYLE and Wilma WILSON and one brother, Clayton WORLEY.

Funeral services for Tressie BEDFORD, 89, of Lavaca, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Bloomer Baptist Church of Charleston, Ark. Burial is in Mayberry Cemetery, west of Bloomer, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston, Ark. Mrs. BEDFORD was born May 20, 1917, in Nogo, Ark., to James Alvin PACK and Ocia Mae (WALKER) PACK. She died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband of 34 years Leon "Cotton" BEDFORD of the home; three sons, Larry, Bert and Brad; one sister, Linna Faye; one brother, James; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Vaughan BEDFORD.

Graveside services for Melvin Dean DAMERON, 39, of Muskogee, are being held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Lecher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mr. DAMERON died Tuesday, May 8, 2007.

Funeral services for Dovie M. McMAHAN, 93, of Eufaula, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Bill Kelton officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McMAHAN was born May 12, 1913, in Maple community, to Joe ROSS and Martha (CREEKMORE) ROSS. She died Wednesday, May 9, 2007, in Muskogee. She married Charles Emmett McMAHAN, Dec. 1, 1946, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, June 17, 1994, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four sons, Gene, Charles, Jerry and Erroll Wayne; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, M.C. JILES and Don JILES, one grandson, Sean Michael McMAHAN, four brothers, Vernon, Raymond, Alvin and Floyd and two sisters, Lizzie and Myrtle.

Memorial services for Vera Katherine CARMIGNANI, 57, of Sallisaw, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Apostolic Faith in Sallisaw, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. CARMIGNANI was born June 22, 1949, in Galveston, Texas. She died Saturday, May 12, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Christina; one son, Corinto; step-father, Winston BODE; one sister, Georganne; and one brother, Todd.

Graveside services for Florence B. CROSSNO, 73, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. Crossno died Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Doris, Susan, Martha and Betty; two sons, Sammy and Robert; two brothers, Roy E. and Junior; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Patricia Ann JOHNSTON, 60, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roller-Cox Funeral Chapel in Clarksville, Ark., with Rev. Mike Franklin officiating. Burial is in the Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville, under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville. Mrs. JOHNSTON was born April 22, 1947 to Charles and Ruby HUNTER. She died Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Wayne JOHNSTON; mother, Ruby HUNTER; sons, Rudy, Chaz, and Eric; sisters, Mary Kay and Ruby Debbie; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and son, Ron OLSON.

Graveside services for Glenna MALLOW, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw with Tad Rhodes officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MALLOW was born July 19, 1928, to George Washington PAYNE and Joann (MITCHELLl) PAYNE. She died Friday, May 11, 2007, in Gore. Survivors include several friends and acquaintances.

Funeral services for Belle C. MARSHALL, 89, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Greg Burnsed officiating. Burial is in Camden Point Cemetery in Camden Point, Mo., at 11 a.m. Friday, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MARSHALL was born March 7, 1918, in Marshall, Ark., to Glover Cleveland LOCKHART and Rosie (MANUEL) LOCKHART. She died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister, Syble Lee; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam C. and Sue, and Carthel C. and Maggie; two brothers-in-law, Jack and Don; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brack MARSHALL; five sisters, Eula OBANNON, Lina SMITH, Obeda FELLOWS, Bigil LOCKHART and Meta LOCKHART and three brothers, Rex, Dave and Towry LOCKHART.

Funeral services for Charles McGREW, 82, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. McGREW died Sunday, May 13, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Thelma of the home; one son, Ronald and his wife, Judy; two daughters, Judy and her husband, Tommy and Carissa and her husband, Tim; one brother, Harold and his wife, Mary; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Jimmy Lee PITTSER, 57, of Rudy, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the New Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark, Ark. Mr. PITTSER died Saturday, May 12, 2007, in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Linda PITTSER of Rudy; three daughters, Paula , Martha and Laura; step-father, Melvin DUTTON; one brother, Calvin; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville Jackson PITTSER and Betty (HARRISON) PITTSER DUTTON, a son, Teddy Wayne PITTSER and two brothers, Paul PITTSER and Orville PITTSER, Jr.

Funeral services for Faye N. CANNON, 83, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CANNON was born Feb. 16, 1924, to Jim WILSON and Effie Belle (WILLIAMS) WILSON. She died Friday, May 11, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Sam CANNON, April 30, 1943. He preceded her in death, April 14, 1967. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Gale and Jerry; one grandson; two great-grandchildren; one twin sister, Maye; one sister, Audrey; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, James and Jack WILSON three sisters, Annie DYER, Betty JONES and Margaret WILSON.

Graveside services for Hailey Jade LUTTRELL-DEWITT, an infant, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw with Bro. Patrick Kelly officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 9, 2007, in Little Rock Ark., to Brandon Floyd DEWITT and Megan Leigh LUTTRELL. She died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, in Little Rock. Survivors include her mother and father, both of Fort Smith; maternal grandparents, Gearl "Jerry" and Janet LUTTRELL; paternal grandmother, Kim JONES; uncle, Greg; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Ray and Mavis LUTTRELL and Harold SCHEVE, Sr. and one uncle, Travis LUTTRELL.

Funeral services for Betty NUCKOLLS, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. NUCKOLLS died Tuesday, May 15, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Donald NUCKOLLS of the home; four daughters, Kay, Cindy, Donna and Monica; four sons, Kenny, Eric, Kirk, and Billy; one sister, Norma; one brother, Andrew; 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary CHENOWITH and a brother, Frank McGEE.

Funeral services for James L. ROWE, 65, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Blackgum Baptist Church in Blackgum with Rev. Phillip Holt and Bro. Merel Rowe officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROWE was born Dec. 14, 1941, in Blackgum, to Robert Frank ROWE and Dorothy Priscilla (PRUITT) ROWE. He died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, in Gore. He married Nicole Connie BULLOCK, June 7, 1976, in Longview, Texas.Survivors include his wife, Nicole of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Heidi Nicole and Ricky Lee, and Cherie Evonne; one son, Michael James; one granddaughter; one grandson; two sisters, Mary and Alice; eight brothers, Robert, Norman, Merel, Earl, Charles, David, Paul and Edwin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Threasa.

Funeral services for Juanita COOK, 88, of Little Rock, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Royce Martin officiating. Burial was in Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. COOK was born Feb. 8, 1919, in Fort Smtih, Ark., to James ELDRIDGE and Nora (FARMER) ELDRIDGE. She died Friday, May 18, 2007, in Little Rock. She married Odis A. COOK, Aug. 11, 1936, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Nov. 13, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Linda; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fern and Peggy; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Webster ELDRIDGE.

Funeral services for Sharon Kay HANNA, 57, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with family and friends officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HANNA was born May 29, 1949, in the Nicut community, to Paul Edward MATHEWS and Ruby Belle (KNAPP) MATHEWS. She died Saturday, May 19, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Madonna and Mark, and Nancy; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Eric and Susan, and Daniel; two sisters, Betty and Janice; three brothers, Tommy, Donald and Phillip; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Kenneth and David MATHEWS.

Funeral services for Louise SILVEY KUYKENDALL, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. KUYKENDALL died Friday, May 18, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include her sister-in-law's, Delores, Mary, Marilyn and Grace; two sons, Robert and his wife, Lisa, and Henry and his wife, Julie; one sister, Linda and husband, Charles; four brothers, Charles, Roy and his wife, Debbie, Robert and his wife, Anna, and Ronnie and wife, Carla.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, H.K. KUYKENDALL.

Funeral services for Charlotte MAINUS, 63, of New Castle, were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Frank Giles officiating. Burial was in Brent Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MAINUS was born July 16, 1943, in Sallisaw, to Robert CORBIT and Mildred (ROWLAND) CORBIT. She died Friday, May 18, 2007, in Oklahoma City. She married William Doyal MAINUS, Feb. 13, 1960, in Stilwell. Survivors include her husband, Doyal of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Dwayne and his wife, TJ , Eric and his wife, Jeanette, and Greg; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; mother; two sisters, Hollie. and Angie; four brothers, Bob, Tommy, Ricky and Mark; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother, Jackie CORBIT and one sister, Sandy OWENS.

Graveside services for Kent McGEHEE, 77, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow with Tad Rhodes officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. McGehee was born March 1, 1930, in the Blackjack Community, to Joe Franklin McGEHEE and Flossie Magnolia (BUTCHER) McGEHEE. He died Friday, May 18, 2007, in Muldrow. He married Bonnie Nadine SHARP, Dec. 26, 1950, in Muldrow. She preceded him in death, Feb. 2, 1992, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son-in-law, Mike and wife, Denise; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Melissa LeVeta SCHROEDER, one sister, Emma Lou McGEHEE and one cousin, Frank McGEHEE and his parents.

Funeral services for Roy Eugene POYNOR, 84, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Heritage United Methodist Church in Van Buren. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Rev. POYNOR died Thursday, May 17, 2007, in Charleston, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Linda; two sons, Dr. Roy E., II and Rob; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Euneva POYNOR.

Funeral services for Scharlotte M. RANEY, 69, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Trinity Chruch of the Nazarene in Fort Smith with Rev. Ronnie Allen officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RANEY was born March 31, 1938, to William Eugene RASEY and Katie Becky (DIXON) RASEY. She died Sunday, May 20, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four sons, Roger, Charles, Danny, and Kenneth; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Geneva, Susie and Mary Jo; one brother, Haskell; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for William G. "Bill" SPROUSE, 84, of Sallisaw, are being held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Mary Sue (Sprouse) Mos and Bro. Dennis Sprouse officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., with graveside rites performed by Masonic Lodge number 120 and Military honors performed by VFW Post number 4518, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SPROUSE was born Nov. 28, 1922, in McCurtain, to Benjamin Hooper SPROUSE and Bessie Blanche (SELF) SPROUSE. He died Saturday, May 19, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Marjorie Louise "Margie" GREGORY, Dec. 12, 1942, in Muskogee. She preceded him in death, June 25, 1996, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Saundra and Brenda; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his son, Gary Grant SPROUSE, two brothers, Horace and Ben SPROUSE and two sisters Marjorie WILSON and Dorothy ATKINSON.

Funeral services for Michael Edwin "Mike" TURLEY, 50, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox and Dr. Thomas Thorne officiating. Burial is in Greenwood Cemetery in Eufaula, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. TURLEY was born Sept. 5, 1956, in Muskogee, to Edwin and Helen (HICKMAN) TURLEY. He died Sunday, May 20, 2007, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include his mother, Helen ORMAN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Mark and Paula, and Kris and Sasha; sister-in-law, Linda; aunts and uncles, Elizabeth, Ruth Ann, Johnny and Jean Ann; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin TURLEY and his brother, Monte TURLEY.

Funeral services for Ava C. WHEELER, 85, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Revs. Shawn Money and Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WHEELER was born Aug. 6, 1921, in Gans, to Charles Edward STIMSON and Della Mandy (GIPSON) STIMSON. She died Saturday, May 19, 2007, in Roland. She married Thadis Mac WHEELER, July 19, 1941, in Gans. He preceded her in death, March 2, 1993, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn, Janet and Sherry; five sons, Mackie , Jackie, Lawrence, Herman and Billy; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edna, Lola and Jennie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Charles Edward STIMSON.

Velma Nora RUSSELL HOPPIS (MeMaw) Friday, May 25, 2007. Born to Archie and Florence RUSSELL on June 28, 1922, Velma is survived by her children: Joyce, Jerry and wife Ethel and Gary. Also survived by brother; Ed, brother-in-law, Grant. Eight grandchildren: Twelve great-grandchildren: Preceded in death by husband John J HOPPIS and daughter Gloria Jean HOPPIS, both parents, Jewel RUSSELL, twin sister, Zelma McClellan, Stella WOFFARD, Violet EDWARDS, Myrtle BALL, and sister-in-law, Gloria RUSSELL, Lewis HOPPIS, Ted HOPPIS, Ruby CULLUM, Ruth WACKERLY, Marie DAVIS and Eva KIMBELL, and son-in-law, Harvey COBBS. Services will be 10:00 Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Bill Eisenhour SE Chapel. Graveside at Fleetwood Cemetery, Hanson, Ok. 4:00 p.m.

Graveside services for J.D. "Don" MATHIS, 80, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MATHIS was born Nov. 21, 1926, in Sallisaw, to Andrew Jackson MATHIS and Eula (GLADDIS) MATHIS. He died Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three sisters, Ruthie, Edna and Bonnie; five brothers, Otis, Andrew Jackson, William, Wilbert and Frank; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Marjorie (HARRELL) MATHIS and one sister, Margie FRYE.

Graveside services for Arna R. NEAL, 85, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Buck Buchanan officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. NEAL was born June 16, 1921, in Greasy Ridge, Ohio, to Arna Roscoe NEAL, Sr. and Edith (BRUMFIELD) NEAL. He died Thursday, May 24, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Ruby (THOMPSON) NEAL of the home; one daughter, Barbara; one son, Ron and his wife, Rita; one brother, Charles; four granddaughters; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Patricia "Pansy" NEAL and two brothers, Hugh and Raymond NEAL.

Funeral services for J.W. "Dub" RIGGS, 72, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church, north of Muldrow, with Revs. Mike Nabors, Bill Adcock and Anthony Williams officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow, with military honors provided by VFW Post No. 8384 in Muldrow. Mr. RIGGS was born Jan. 11, 1935, in Maple community, to Raymond RIGGS and Mary Jane (SHAMBLIN) RIGGS. He died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in Muldrow. He married Mary Magdalene VILLINES, Dec. 22, 1956, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Magdalene of the home; two daughters, Monica and Tina; three sons, Ronnie, James and Wendell; seven grandchildren; five sisters, Ruby, Linda, Ann, Sandra and Vicki; one brother, Gilbert; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret CRISWELL, three brothers, Rick, Bill Ray and Raymond RIGGS, Jr. and his parents.

Funeral services for Elzie M. "Biggen" STARR, 73, of Waldron, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron. Burial was in Duncan Cemetery, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. Mr. STARR died Saturday, May 19, 2007, in Waldron. Survivors include four children, Kenneth, Pam, Mike and Ged; one brother, Bob; four sisters, Glenda, Emma, Wanda and Shirley; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Audie and Evelyne STARR and his brother Billy STARR.

Funeral services for Mabel VILES, 90, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Denver Callahan and Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. VILES was born Jan. 3, 1917, in Sallisaw, to William Rudy CALLAHAN and Willie Lee (SAYLORS) CALLAHAN. She died Tuesday, May 22, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Melvin J. VILES, Aug. 12, 1935, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Oct. 8, 1998, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Cathy L.; one sister, Carol; one brother, Denver; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Carla HELMS, two sisters and two brothers.

Memorial services for Flossie CLARK, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CLARK died Sunday, May 27, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three sons, Dale, Danny and Robert; one brother, Wade S., Sr.; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Franklin CLARK.

Funeral services for Joyce L. DRAKE, 90, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Revs. Shawn Money and Jimmy Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. DRAKE was born March 13, 1917, in Cottonwood Community, to Washburn LEE and Ellen TAYLOR LEE. She died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughers and one son-in-law, June, and Regina and Edmond; two sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy and Shirley, and Paul and Claudine; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Emma; one brother, Wash, Jr.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ira Paul LANEY, Ernest BROYLES and Seymour DRAKE, two sisters, Lucille and Marie and three brothers, Herbert, Ed and Paul.

Funeral services for Ellen PULLIAM DYE, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Rick Johnson officiating. Burial was in Lavaca City Cemetery in Lavaca, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DYE was born Jan. 25, 1960, in Charleston, Ark., to Franklin Delano PULLIAM and Nova Palistine (JOHNSON) PULLIAM. She died Monday, May 28, 2007, in Fort Smith. She married Kenny DYE June 27, 1990, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one daughter, Angel; three sons, Joseph, Matthew and Justin; three grandchildren; father, Franklin PULLIAM; two sisters, Deloris and Betsy; two brothers, Vernon, Earnest; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother and grandparents, Myrle and Dorothy JOHNSON. .

Private funeral services for Lucy Brown HARRIS, 83, of Fayetteville, Ark., will be held, under the direction of Moore's Chapel of Fayetteville. Mrs. HARRIS was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Fort Smith, Ark. She died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Fayetteville. Survivors include her husband, Mack C. HARRIS III of Fayetteville; her son, Brad and his wife, Jana; two daughters, Sara and her husband, Bob, and Lucy; her daughter-in-law, Kathleen; three step-children, Andrew, Susan, and Richard; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sons, Clyde RANDALL III and Mark RANDALL.

Funeral services for Darren Seth MARTIN, 39, of Gans, are being held at 2 p.m. Thuesday at the Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Gary Mullen officiating. Burial is in Reece Cemetery in Stilwell, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MARTIN was born March 16, 1968, in West Covina, Calif., to Derrell Ira MARTIN and JoAnn (CALLAHAN) MARTIN. He died Saturday, May 26, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Heather Ann BRADFORD. She preceded him in death, June 24, 2005. Survivors include one daughter, Melody Rae; two sons, Dylan John and Derek Heath; mother; father, Derrell MARTIN; one sister, Anya Renee; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Erma CALLAHAN and paternal grandparents, Bill and Autie MARTIN.

Graveside services for Billy W. MENIE, 55, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MENIE was born March 25, 1952, in Webbers Falls, to Eual and Irene (JONES) MENIE. He died Sunday, May 27, 2007, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include his children, Billy G. and Ronda, Deanna and Tony, Sandra and Blake, and Joshua J.; parents; four brothers, Bobby and Regina, James and Ronda, and Johnny, Mike; two sisters, Dorothy, and Carolyn and Frank; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Jackie MENIE.

Funeral services for Jason "Jake" PETTIT, 75, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the House of Praise in Marble City with Bro. Bill Pettit officiating. Burial is in South Bunch Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PETTIT was born Dec. 13, 1931, in Bunch, to John PETTIT and Mary (COMINGDEER) PETTIT. He died Monday, May 28, 2007, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his companion, Polly; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Frederico, Mary and Adiel, and Tammy and Jerry; one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Ruby; five-step-daughters; five step-sons; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.

Funeral services for Ervin Hezekiah SHERWOOD, 98, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw with Bro. Richard Chambers and Royce Martin officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SHERWOOD was born Dec. 13, 1908, in Anderson, Mo., to George Riley SHERWOOD and Emma Mae (EPPERSON) SHERWOOD. He died Monday, May 28, 2007, in Sallisaw. He married Othal SHERWOOD, Sept. 3, 1936, in Gans. Survivors include his wife of the home; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Emma SHERWOOD and two brothers, John Advan SHERWOOD and Dow SHERWOOD.

Funeral services for Adam Wesley TUCK, 26, of Roland, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Ed Reese officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TUCK was born Jan. 7, 1981, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jackie TUCK and Alice (HALL) TUCK ROBERTSON. He died Wednesday, May 23, 2007, in Roland. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Alice and Robert ROBERTSON; father, Jackie TUCK; one sister, Angel; paternal grandmother, Lola TUCK; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

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