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Graveside services for Jacob Isiah ARMER, an infant, of Vian, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Rev. Mack Jackson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 25, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark., to April Pauline ARMER. He died Friday, April 25, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother, April P. ARMER of the home; maternal grandparents, L. G. and Eva ARMER; and several cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Rev. John A. BARNES, 64, of Wilburton, formerly of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wilburton High School Auditorium with the Rev. Walter Kuhlman officiating. Burial was in Wilburton Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Waldrop Funeral Home of Wilburton. Rev. BARNES was born March 4, 1944, in Dewey, to Edd and Mary (SKINNER) BARNES. He died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, in Tulsa. He married Linda WALTERS, Nov. 18, 1978, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Linda BARNES of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Anita, and Lana and Billie, Melissa and Ronnie, Tina and Tracy; sister and brother-in-law, Inez and Jerry; brothers and sisters-in-law, George, Ed and Connie and Glen and Tammy; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and the Son Shine Fellowship Church family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jeanie BARNES.

Memorial services for Joe Louis BELL, 69, of Norman, formerly of Shady Grove, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Daniel Clayton officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BELL died Thursday, April 24, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Diana; daughters, Merelyn and Karen; sons, Mike, Mark and Eddie; brother, Leonard and Ken; and sisters, Paula and Helen. He was preceded in death by his mother, four brothers and two sisters.

Graveside services for Verdelma E. BYRD, 86, of Poteau, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Center Point Cemetery in Muldrow with Pastor Tommy Riddle officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born Jan. 3, 1922, in Ardmore. She died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Poteau. Survivors include one sister, Ollie B.; brother, Andrew; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and her church family.

Graveside services for Adalynne Faith CHEZE, an infant, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include her parents, John and Ashley CHEZE of Roland; maternal grandparents, Kathleen BRANSCUM and Raymond MORETON; and paternal grandparents, John and Georgia CHEZE; maternal great-grandparents, Elmer Lee and Faye PARKER and Elvira MORETON; aunts, Monica, Jodie Lyne, Lisa and Mary; and her uncles, Austin and Hunter.

Graveside services for Lenard "L.D." COWETT, 67, of Porum, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Starr Cemetery with Mr. Allen Lawson officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. COWETT was born June 18, 1940, in Vian, to Herman and Merle (ROSS) COWETT. He died Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Porum. Survivors include his wife, Linda COWETT of the home; one daughter, Debbie; three sons, Kelley and his wife, Amanda, and Leonard and his wife, Angie, and Danny; mother, Merle COWETT; seven sisters, Beatrice, Darlene, Ailene and her husband, John, Thelma and her husband, Richard, Kathy, and her husband, Bart, and Freda and her husband, Lonnie, and Linda; one brother, R. B.; a host of nieces and nephews; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, one sister, Wanda HAZZARD and one brother, Herman COWETT Jr.

Funeral services for Stephanie Marie LAU-HILE, an infant, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel of Fort Smith. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Thursday, April 24, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her parents, Ethan HILE and Andrea LAU; maternal grandparents, Kimberly and Dennis NOLAN and James LAU; paternal grandparents, Randy HILE and Linda PHILPOTT; great-grandparents, Bill and Billie RILEY, Larry SNAPP, Larry and Sharla LAU and Flossie; aunts and uncles, Kristen, Ta'Mara, Alexius, Brittany, Cassandra, Amber, Linda, Jonathan, Brandon, Jeremy and Scotty, Justin, Brandon and Alex.

Graveside services for Mary STACY JOHNSON, 82, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery with the Rev. Doyle Sharp officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JOHNSON was born July 29, 1925, to John Lee STACY and Golda Mae (NOBLIN) STACY. She died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married David Colen JOHNSON Sr., in 1956, in Redfork. Survivors include her husband, David Colen JOHNSON Sr. of the home; one son, David Colen Jr.; one sister, Nancy Ann; two brothers, Jay Dean and John Lee Jr.; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Victor Gene STACY.

Terry KAMINSKI Sr., 64, of Vian, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KAMINSKI was born March 31, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John KAMINSKI and Sophia (KRAJEWSKI) KAMINSKI. Survivors include three sons, John Casey, and William Todd and Terry John Jr.; and seven grandchildren.

Graveside services for Aleigha Cheyenne HUNTER-KERR, an infant, were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. She died Thursday, April 24, 2008. Survivors include her parents, Wendell KERR and Alanna HUNTER of the home; one sister, Alissa Faye; maternal-grandparents, Lanny HUNTER and Debbie MARSHAL; paternal grandmother, Loretta KERR; great-grandparents, Mary HUNTER, Paul and Joyce CHRISTIE, Suzanne PHILLIS, Darrell and Pat PHILLIPS; and several aunts and uncles.

Private family services were held for Edward Donald MURPHY, 56, of Gore. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MURPHY was born June 27, 1951, in Redfork, to Emmanuel Don MURPHY Sr. and Louise Jane (ROTTHAMMER) MURPHY. He died Monday, April 28, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Wanda Marie FANN, Feb. 17, 1995, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Wanda of the home; one daughter, Michelle Dawn; two grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph and William; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Alma WALTERMIRE, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Brushy Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WALTERMIRE was born Feb. 2, 1939, in Alma, Ark., to Isaac GREGORY and Minnie (HUFF) GREGORY. She died Friday, April 25, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharla and Jose, and Carla and Thomas; six sons and two daughters-in-law, Carl, David, Ricky and Lisa, Gary, and Robert and Shawn and Brandi; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Mason K. WILLET, 61, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Leard Cemetery, in Pocola, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. WILLET died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte; one son, Bryant; three sisters, Barbara, Catherine and Bonnie; two brothers, Dean and Clives; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were his family and friends. To sign an online guestbook visit www.edwardsfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Bill Jerry WILLIAMS, 58, of Poteau, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Antioch Cemetery in Stigler with the Rev. Roger Williams officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. WILLIAMS was born April 29, 1949, in San Jose, Calif. He died Sunday, April 27, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three sons, Edward, Billy and James; one daughter, Robin; six grandchildren; three brothers, Jr., Bobby and Benny; three sisters, Janis, Judy and Billie Jo; special niece, Haley; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome and Mildred (PEEVYHOUSE) WILLIAMS and one sister, Betty Sue WILLIAMS.

Funeral services for Sharon Gaye BROOKS-BROWN, 61, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw with Bro. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial is in Dustin Cemetery, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. BROWN was born June 6, 1946, in Red Oak, to Rev. Louis Edward "Buster" and Beatrice Irene DAVIDSON. She died Saturday, April 24, 2008, in Bad Tolz, Germany. Survivors include her husband, Ken BROWN of Sallisaw; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rod and Juleah, and Chad and Sarah; step-daughter Desire; sister, Diana and Kenny; five grandchildren; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Gary Don GIBBONS, 55, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with the Rev. Jimmy Waldrop officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GIBBONS was born March 1, 1953, in Sallisaw, to Elbert James GIBBONS and Essie (OWENS) GIBBOBS. He died Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his companion, Ronda of the home; one brother, James Jr.; two sisters, Margaret and Wanda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, George Arthur GIBBONS and one sister, Dorothy Mae GIBBONS.

Graveside services for Evelyn CHERRY GREEN, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Roland City Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Fugett officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mrs. Green was born June 28, 1919, in Paw Paw, to Oce CHERRY and Jeanette Mariah (SCOTT) CHERRY. She died Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Fort Smith. She married Albert Oliver GREEN, Dec. 24, 1938, in Muldrow. He preceded her in death, April 2, 1984, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Jeannette and Vickie Rae; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mildred, Bernice, and Norma Jo and Alta Mae; two brothers, W. O. and J. T.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Brenda HOMOTOFF and one grandson, Daniel HOMOTOFF.

Funeral services for Mildred A. HUNTER, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, in Midland, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. HUNTER died Wednesday, April 28, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Wilma, Joyce and Lois; four sons, Thomas, David, Richard, and Jimmy; four sisters, Ann, Jewell, Opal and Sue; two brothers, Jerry and James; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie J. HUNTER.

Cecil MALONE, 83, of Muldrow, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2008, Muldrow. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MALONE was born Sept. 24, 1924, in Dallas, to Oscar MALONE and Valerie (FINDLEY) MALONE. He married Maude LAGGURRE, April 1972, in Oakland, Calif. She preceded him in death in 1992. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia, Valerie and Cecilia; one son, Gary; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Graveside services for Marcella RAUCH, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. RAUCH was born July 15, 1917, in Kansas City, Mo., to Frank P. and Dr. Anne G. HEDGES. She died Thursday, May 1, 2008, in Fort Smith. She married Ralph RAUCH, Oct. 7, 1943, in Kansas City. Survivors include her husband, of Fort Smith; two daughters, Roberta and her husband, Dan, and Rev. Marilyn; one brother, Charles A.; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for the Rev. Leroy REID, 70, of Marble City, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with Mr. Les Reid and family officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Rev. REID was born Aug. 11, 1937, in Marble City, to the Rev. Monroe Moody REID and Jewel Violet (CONLEY) REID. He died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Freddie Mae BALLARD, May 24, 1957, in Marble City. Survivors include his wife, Freddie of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Rene' and Steve; three sons and daughters-in-law, Leroy Monroe and Sherree, Leslie Claud and Lyn, and Glen Wayne and Lindsey; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Leota; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Carolyn Sue REID.

Funeral services for Cowanda ARMSTONG, 69, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Church in Gore with the Revs. Bobby Long and Leon McDowell officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ARMSTONG was born Feb. 8, 1939, near Porum, to Albert and Jewell (COSPER) HOLT. She died Friday, May 2, 2008, in Gore. She married William O. ARMSTONG, April 12, 1963, in Tyler, Texas. Survivors include her husband, William O. ARMSTONG of the home; children, Pat and David, Shirley and Malcolm, Marion and Earl Sr., Kim and Jimmy, Cindy and Joe, Tami and Glen; mother; brother, Bill and Shirley; sister, Mary Ann and Bill; brother-in-law, Jay; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, one sister, Oleta WARREN and one daughter, Melanie Sue KIGGINS.

Funeral services for Jack BROWNFIELD, 61, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Brushy Holiness Church in Sallisaw with Darren Baggs, the Rev. Lee Thornell and Mrs. Tammy Tatham officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BROWNFIELD was born Aug. 21, 1946, in Waldren, Ark., to Thurston "Pete" BROWNFIELD and Aylene (RICHMOND) BROWNFIELD. He died Saturday, May 3, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Sheila Gayle RISENHOOVER, April 24, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sheila of the home; three daughters, Jeri, Michelle and Kimberly; one son, Jody; four granddaughters; parents; five sisters, twin sister, Donna, Ernestine, Thursteen, Estine and Eltaleen; three brothers, Howard, Dennis and David; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; and his dog Canton.

Graveside services for Wilfred "Buck" FOSTER, 93, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 4:30 p.m. Monday at the Duncan Cemetery, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield, Ark. Mr. FOSTER died Friday, May 2, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Faye FOSTER; two sons, James and Gary; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Sherman; and one sister, Barbara.

Funeral services for Bill SHACKELFORD, 74, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cottonwood Baptist Church. Burial will be in Paw Paw Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. SHACKELFORD was born May 17, 1933, in Paw Paw, to Ivan and Reba SHACKELFORD. He died Monday, May 5, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Ruth LaFern SHACKELFORD of the home; three daughters, Sharon Kay, Ellen Sue and Janice G.; one sister, Christine; step-mother, Hazel; half-sister, Brenda; half-brother, Marvin; step-sister, Shirley; nine grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jeff and Donald SHACKELFORD, grandson, Shannon CHAPMAN and great-granddaughter, Kayla LAYMAN.

Glen Dale BENGE, 71, of Orange, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, died Friday, May 2, 2008, in Orange, Calif. No formal services were planned, and cremation was under the direction of Ferrara Colonial Mortuary of Orange. He was born in Oklahoma City to Iva (FOSTER) and Jim BENGE. Survivors include one daughter, Lisa; one son, Greg; two grandsons; one granddaughter; one sister, Betty and her husband, Noble; one brother, Bill and his wife, Vivian; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Nikki Renee BRASHEARS, 18, of Sheridan, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 5, at the First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan with Bro. Lary Tidball officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, near Ico, under the direction of Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan. Ms. BRASHEARS was born March 4, 1990, in Tahlequah, to Louis Nick BRASHEARS and Tarina Renee (FRAZIER) GOODWIN. She died Friday, May 2, 2008. Survivors include her mom and step-father, Tarina and Chris GOODWIN of the home; dad and step-mom, Louie and Joann BRASHEARS; brother, Michael; sister, Allison; maternal grandparents, Jesse and Lavada FRAZIER and Alvin and Sammie GOODWIN; paternal grandparents, Renate STUMPF and Louis and Joann DEMETRIADES ; fiance, Nick; and a host of family, friends and classmates.

Funeral services for Danny E. GIBBS, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. GIBBS died Sunday, May 4, 2008, in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Lisha of the home; two daughters, Danielleand Jessica; one son, Zachary; his mother, Vivian GIBBS; one sister, Donna; one brother, Duane; and one granddaughter.

Graveside services for Marla GREENE, 46, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. GREENE was born March 13, 1962, in Kansas City, Kan. She died Monday, May 5, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include her companion, Gary; two sons, Jason and Matthew; her parents, Helen and Kenneth GREENE; two sisters, Debra and Tamera; three brothers, Kenny, Jeffery and Christopher.

Graveside services for BreAnnA Leigh HALE, an infant, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include her mother, Natausha HALE, of Van Buren; maternal grandfather, Brad HALE; maternal great-grandmother, Pat VAUGHAN. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Gary VAUGHAN and great-grandparents, J.R. and Reba HALE.

Graveside services for Earl Martin ROWLAND, 78, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ROWLAND was born Dec. 5, 1929, in Brent, to Buster Mart ROWLAND and Zell Margie (JACKSON) ROWLAND. He died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Reba Sue VEST, Oct. 9, 1953, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Sue of the home; one daughter, Sharon Kay; three sons, Randy., Charles and David; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Pauline; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Eva Marie MERRILL.

Graveside services for Christine SCOTT, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Brent Cemetery, south of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Troy Marino officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SCOTT was born Oct. 13, 1937, in Paris, Ark., to Warren William SCOTT and Thelma Ray (WATTS) SCOTT. She died Monday, May 5, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Steve; five sisters, Katy, Cheryl, Jane, Joy and Ada Gwen; three brothers, Bill, Bob and Tom; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Harold and Carl SCOTT.

Graveside services for Teanie Okla BURNS SMITH, 90, of Tulsa, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Smith was born April 5, 1918, in Hanson, to Thomas BURNS and Mayme (GANN) BURNS. She died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in Tulsa. She married Julius M. SMITH, Oct. 17, 1942, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, June 2, 1974, in Tulsa. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jim V. and Ginny; one sister, Eweldane; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and sisters and her very special aunt, Sis.

Graveside services for Henry Ronald VAILLANCOURT Jr., 49, of Roland, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Liberty, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. VAILLANCOURT was born Oct. 17, 1958, in Winchendon, Mass. He died Monday, May 5, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Stella of the home; two sons, Henry and Lee; four step sons, Jason, Aaron, Rodney and Kenneth; mother, Rosaliee VAILLANCOURT ; brothers, Richard, Randy, Raymond, Roger, Russel, Robert and Rene; and several grandchildren.

Memorial services for David WELLS, 67, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Calvary Temple Church with the Rev. Tommy Noel officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WELLS was born May 19, 1940, in Sallisaw, to Elvie and Lola (KEITH) WELLS. He died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl of the home; two daughters, Tonya and her husband, Jon, and Kristi and her husband, Chris; one son, Travis and his wife, Melissa; one brother, Elvie Gene and his wife, Sharon Lee; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Claudie WELLS.

Memorial services for Larry Dean ALLEN, 60, of Charleston, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial is on his farm in Charleston, Ark., under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes, Inc. of Van Buren. Mr. ALLEN was born Nov. 24, 1947, in Lemmon, S.D. He died Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Clay and Sherri and Ron; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Stephney and Cory and Amanda; nine grandchildren; ex-wife, Lorinda ALLEN; two sisters, Pam and Barb; one brother, Bill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack GULKE and Eleanor GULKE and one daughter, Sandra Lee ALLEN.

Funeral services for Omega Maxine BRIDGES, 82, of Spiro, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Harvest Hill Assembly of God in Spiro with the Rev. Gene Hewitt and Bro. Michael Bunch officiating. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery, in Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. BRIDGES was born Aug. 1, 1925, in Ryan, to Robert and Queena (KAMAZINE) EUBANK. She died Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Harold BRIDGES of the home; one daughter, Marilyn and her husband, Sherman; three sons, Larry and his wife, Kay, Ronnie and his wife, Ella, and Jim and his wife, Pat; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Bobby and Dewey EUBANK.

Funeral services for Audra BAGLEY CALLAHAN, 87, of Muleshoe, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Dr. Denver Callahan and the Revs. David Rhodes and Freddie Howard officiating. Burial is in Drake Stand Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CALLAHAN was born Aug. 28, 1920, in Vian, to Sam BAGLEY and Ada BAGLEY. She died Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Muleshoe. She married William "Barney" CALLAHAN, June 19, 1937, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Sept. 17, 1998, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Al and Geana, and Bill and Nancy; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, twin sons, Earl and Sherle who died as infants, one sister, Pauline ALLEN and six brothers, Lonnie BAGLEY, S. E. BAGLEY, Hubert BAGLEY, Allen BAGLEY, Floyd BAGLEY and Lester "Dick" BAGLEY.

Funeral services for Joy Gay DEAKINS, 77, of Nicut, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HILL was born June 22, 1930, in Oklahoma City. She died Monday, May 12, 2008, in Nicut. She married Gerald "Wayne" HILL in 1950. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Wayne HILL, of Nicut; son, Daniel L. and his wife, Elizabeth; two grandchildren; brother, Buddy Loyd; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Grace Lee DEAKINS and step-father, Loyd "Red" DEAKINS.

Graveside services for Roger HARRIS, 75, of Spiro, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro with the Revs. Steve Adams and Matthew Sebo officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. HARRIS was born Nov. 24, 1932, in Pocola, to Wiley and Tempy (GARRETT) HARRIS. He died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Mary Ann of the home; one son, Mitch and his wife, Carla; two sisters, Renner Maxine and Mary; three brothers, Jack, Buddy and Dooley; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Bonnie Lee LEDBETTER JACKSON, 57, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. JACKSON was born April 18, 1951, in Blythesville, Ark., to Willie L. LEDBETTER and Catherine Cecelia (MABRAY) LEDBETTER. She died Friday, May 9, 2008, in Muskogee. She married James Edward JACKSON, June 31, 1989, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband, James E. JACKSON of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Lee and Joseph Wayne, Rebecca Ann and Christopher Daniel, and Darla Jean and Kevin; three sons and daughters-in-law, James E. Jr. and Alexandria, Christopher Lee and Cynthia, and Michael Shawn and Michelle; 14 grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda and Lucy; six brothers, William, Arthur, Mike, Danny, Rogerand James Allen. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Rhonda BRANTLEY of Stuttgart, Ark. and Terry SAWYER of Arkadelphia, Ark.

Funeral services for Billy JONES, 56, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Oak Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. JONES died Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Pam of the home; daughter, Rebecca; two sons, John and Brian; three sisters, Mildred, Beatrice and Bessie; four brothers, Charles, James "Curly" and Jonnie and Harry; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Cecile "Betty" LEE, 80, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mission United Methodist Church in Fort Smith with the Rev. U. C. Washington officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish of Fort Smith. Mrs. LEE was born Aug. 23, 1927, in New Orleans, La. to Charles and Antoinette (LOUGE) JONES. She died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her daughters, Clara and Patsy; step-daughters, Phyllis, Bessie, Brenda, Marilyn, Donna and Dorothea; sons, William, Rubbin, Charles and Jackie; sister, Annabelle; brother, Joe Sr.; step-sons, Herbert Jr., Bobby and Jerry and Stanley. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Rubben FLAKE and Herbert LEE Sr.

Funeral services for Pauline Grace GIPSON BURR-MICHENOVICH, 78, of Torrance, Calif., formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MICHENOVICH was born Feb. 12, 1930, in Muldrow, to Tillman William GIPSON and Jewell Belle (SMITH) GIPSON. She died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Torrance. Survivors include her husband, Thomas of the home; two daughters, Diana and Linda; one son, Cole; five grandchildren; and one brother, Bill. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Don GIPSON.

Funeral services for Edith Anna MILBURN, 95, of Shawnee, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cooper Funeral Chapel in Tecumseh with the Rev. Will Bentley officiating. Burial is in Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. Mrs. MILBURN was born July 27, 1912, in Tribbey, to Walter D. and Nannie S. (WEST) WHITAKER. She died Monday, May 12, 2008, in Shawnee. She married Calvin C. MILBURN, Nov. 26, 1930, in Tecumseh. He preceded her in death, Dec. 4, 1991. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and James H.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Iva Clarious MITCHELL, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Smith. Burial was in Long Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel, Inc. of Fort Smith. Mrs. MITCHELL was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Long, to Andrew and Sally EDWARDS. She died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Lincoln, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Betty and her husband, William, and Sue and her husband, Jerry,; two sons, Lonnie J.R. and his wife, Mary Ann, and Thomas and his wife, Carol; one sister, Mary; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alonzo Nathan MITCHELL, and two children, Emma Jo TAYLOR and Clarence Drew MITCHELL.

Funeral services for Leroy ROBERTS, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Akins Baptist Church with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROBERTS was born Jan. 8, 1924, in Kansas City, to James W. ROBERTS and Josie L. (REEDER) ROBERTS. He died Thursday, May 8, 2008, in Muskogee. He married Jean ALES, June 4, 1983, in Miller Ridge. Survivors include his wife, Jean of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and David; two grandchildren; two step-children, Donnie, and Jawana and her husband, Kenneth; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Eugene and Jimmy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers.

Funeral services for Charlie L. BRANNUM, 78, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Buckhorn Baptist Church with the Revs. George Harris and Ray Phillips officiating. Burial was in McLain Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. BRANNUM was born Nov. 22, 1929, in Sherman, Texas, to Charlie L. and Florence E. (BURK) BRANNUM. He died Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in Muskogee. He married Leona WILLIAMS, Nov. 14, 1951, in Clayton, N.M. Survivors include his wife, Leona of the home; six sons, Loyd, Jerry and Geneva, Dickie, David, Steven and Donna, and Benny Dale and Mary Jane; four daughters, Ruby Jean and Mike, Leona and John, Charlene, and Martha and Jerry; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Gloria. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Bessie EDWARDS, Faye Allgood, Rose McCANN, brothers, David BRANNUM, Lloyd HORRELL, Floyd HORRELL, his parents, one son-in-law, Robert Butch HANCOCK, two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Graveside services for Marie BRANCH, 79, of Pocola, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mrs. BRANCH died Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Pocola. Survivors include her husband, Dallas BRANCH of the home; three sons, Troy, Odie, and Jack; five sisters, Laura, Marcella, Lou, Georgia and Alvina; four brothers, LeBen, Arlie, Marrion, and Paul Ernest; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Juanita CROSSLIN ACTON CHANDLER, 92, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Gans Bible Church in Gans with the Revs. Bill Epps, Daryl Brown, Franklin Howell and Charles Sparkman officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHANDLER was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Gans, to Calvin "Bub" CROSSLIN and Ople (BURCHETT) CROSSLIN. She died Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Opal and Saundra; one son, Clarence "Butch"; 15 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nina and Ramona; one brother, Amos; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Clarence ACTON and Thomas CHANDLER, one daughter, Betty ROSS, two grandsons, Michael ROSS and Scott ACTON, one granddaughter, Karen WILSON, one great-granddaughter, Nicole NORRID and three brothers, Jack, Faye Tom and Bubber CROSSLIN.

Funeral services for Jeffrey Lenn FROST, 48, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. FROST was born Feb. 19, 1960, in Wichita, Kan. He died Friday, May 16, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Rose CARTER FROST; his children, Jesse J., Jovetta L. and Jamie N., Michael John, Brandie Marie, Daniel R. Sabrina L., Chara FROST, mother of Daniel and Sabrina; step-children, Tyler and Olivia; seven grandchildren; mother and step-father, Jovetta "Sue" and Obert "Van" VanOVER; father and his special friend, Jessie FROST and Linda; one sister and her husband, Janet and Raymond; one brother and his special friend, Jerry L. and Debra; and many uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dolly L. and Joseph O. PILAND, his paternal grandparents, Myrl and James FROST, six uncles, one aunt and one great-nephew.

Funeral services for Joseph Lee LINDSEY, 43, of Moffett, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Moffett. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LINDSEY was born Sept. 11, 1964, in Fort Smith, Ark., to David S. Lindsey Sr. and Ruby (GIPSON) LINDSEY. He died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in Moffett. Survivors include three sons, Brandon, Joseph Jr. and Jonathan; mother, Ruby LINDSEY; one sister, Karen; three brothers, Rusty, Billy Joe and David "Bo"; two grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Thell Odell MAYNARD, 87, of Bakersfield, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MAYNARD was born Sept. 3, 1920, in Sallisaw, to William MAYNARD and Ida MAYNARD. He died Wednesday, May 14, 2008, in Bakersfield. Survivors include two daughters, Jessie and her husband, John, and Joyce and her husband, Jerry; four sons, Ken and his wife, Paula, and Bill and Elizabeth, Odell and Diane, and Dennis and Joi; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Maude and Opal; and one brother, Coy. He was preceded in death by his parents and 14 brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for L. E. QUALLS, 86, of Nicut, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fellowship Baptist Church in Nicut with the Revs. Ed Baker and Floyd Kester officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. QUALLS was born May 19, 1921, in Sallisaw, to Evan Washington and Fronia (BALLARD) QUALLS. He died Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Ella of the home; three daughters, Sue, Pat and her husband, Randall, and Marie and her husband, Kevin; three sons, Leroy and his wife, Sherry, and Randy and his wife, Recie and Glen and his wife, Shirley; two brothers, Cecil and Houston; 20 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 10 nephews; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Arvil and Ted QUALLS and two grandsons, Michael COOPER and L.E. QUALLS Jr.

Funeral services for Andy SCOTT, 48, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Van Buren Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Sarah Grove Cemetery, near Cedarville, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. SCOTT died Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Judy SCOTT of the home; one son, Nathan; parents, Jackie and Marilyn SCOTT; two sisters, Cindy and her husband, Jim, and Theresa and husband, Randy; one brother, Terry and his wife, Melissa; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; and a very special friend Roxie.

Former Sallisaw resident Earlene TAPLEY, died at the age of 81 on Sunday, May 18, 2008. A celebration of her life and work will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory-Martin Chapel. Officiating will be her brother, the Rev. James D. Tapley, and Mrs. Minerva Roberts. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, longtime Sallisaw residents Mr. and Mrs. E.O. TAPLEY, her sisters, Elwanda and Priscilla, and brothers Cornelius and Allen Ray. She is survived by sisters Geneva, Dellamae, and brother James Dale, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Rosary for A. Graham WILLIAMS, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Memorial mass was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Christ the King Church, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. WILLIAMS died Saturday, May 17, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife of 47 years Kay G. WILLIAMS; two daughters, Glee A. and her husband, Dick, and Mary Kay and her husband, Mike; and three grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, A. Graham WILLIAMS III and Ann (TUCKER) WILLIAMS and one sister Ann TUCKER MATZIK.

Robert Joe WILLIAMS Sr., 75, of Sallisaw, died on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Sallisaw No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS was born April 19, 1933, in Arkoma, to Mitchell Dan WILLIAMS and Viola May (THORNBURG) WILLIAMS. He married Leona Sharon LOWAS, July 24, 1954, in Oakland, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathern and Robert Leroy, and Sandra and Jimmie Dean; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Joe Jr and Pam; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; seven sisters, Jean, Betty, Kay, Carol, Gail, Sharon and Karen; and five brothers, Danny, Roy, Johnny, Dale and Steve. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lawrence Edward and Edward Lawrence.

Funeral services for Bertha BRANAM, 66, of Porum, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Gore with the Rev. Floyd Collins officiating. Burial was in Warner Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BRANAM was born June 10, 1941, in Webbers Falls, to James 'Jim' REECE and Addie Mae (HUNTER) REECE. She died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Porum. She married Troy "Gene" BRANAM, Dec. 10, 1960, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Troy "Gene" BRANAM of the home; children, Timothy and Shelley, Janna Stowers, Larry and Sara, Billy Joe, Michael Wayne, and Jimmy Dean and Debbie; brothers, Clarence and his wife, Norma, Harley and his wife, Janice, and James Lee and his wife, Billie; sisters, Susie, and Lavon and her husband, Marvin; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Betty Jean LIPE, brothers and sisters, Homer REECE, Frances STOWERS, Cecil CLARK and Glen REECE.

Graveside services for William Grant CODAY, 89, of Coweta, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Vernon Cemetery in Coweta with the Rev. Alan Carson officiating, under the direction of Wright Funeral Home of Coweta. Mr. CODAY was born Sept. 25, 1918, in Coweta, to William Clarence and Letha (WHEELER) CODAY. He died Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Coweta. He married Linda EVANS in Miami. Survivors include two sons, Bill and his wife, Mary Gail, and Jimmy and his wife, Sandra; four daughters, Barbara , Wanda, Catherine, and Patricia and her husband, Amos; two sisters, Claire and Jane; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, one daughter, one sister and two brothers.

Memorial services for Donne Evans GIBSON Jr., 70, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Roebuck Chapel. Cremation was under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. GIBSON died Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Velma GIBSON of the home; one son, Donne E. III and his wife Michele, Matthew Dillon and Dakota Donne.

Graveside services for Erma Dean MORSE, 80, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Liberty Cemetery north of Roland with the Rev. Jim Goines officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MORSE was born May 16, 1928, in the Liberty community to Clarence Taft HENSON and Dovie (HIGGINS) HENSON. She died Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four daughters, Janice, Brenda, Debra and Cynthia; two sons, Roger and Billy Randy; one brother, Warren; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Opal PARKER and two brothers, Sherfield and Arvil HENSON.

Memorial services for Jeffrey Dean ROBISON, 29, of Charleston, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston. Cremation was under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston. Mr. ROBISON was born on Feb. 10, 1979 in Sallisaw to Roy ROBISON and Benita (PATTERSON) TEAGUE. He died Tuesday, May 20, 2008, in Charleston. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Benita and Clint TEAGUE; father and step-mother, Roy and Kerry ROBISON; paternal grandmother, Ruth ROBISON; maternal grandparents, Barbara and Ted HOLLAND; one sister, Crystal; one brother, Darren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ruby SHAW, 72, of Spiro were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Chapel in Spiro with the Rev. O.M. Wilson officiating. Burial was in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. SHAW was born Sept. 9, 1935, in Shady Point, to James SHELTON and Losie Jane (ANDERSON) SHELTON. She died Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Pocola. Survivors include four daughters, Debbie, Karen, Sue and Diane; one son, Oran; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kenneth SHAW, one son, Larry BOWDEN and her brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Kenneth DICKENS Sr., 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Papa's Garden with Pastor Robert Polvado officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. DICKENS was born July 23, 1937, in Russellville, Ark., to Connie DICKENS and Ruby (MOORE) DICKENS. He died Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Doris June PRUITT, Dec. 7, 1957, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; two daughters, Terry and Regina; one son, Kenneth Jr.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; four sisters, Linda, Betty, Dorothy and Judy; and five brothers, Micky, Tommy, Billy, Jimmy and Jerry . He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services for Richard GOULD, 62, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Blackjack Cemetery, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. GOULD was born June 16, 1945, in Winfield, Kan., to Stanley GOULD and Helen Leona (PARKER) HENDRIX. He died Sunday, May 25, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Fredia Alene PETREE, March 22, 1975, in Arlington, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Fredia of the home; one daughter, Amber; three grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Janet and Ole; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John GOULD.

Funeral services for Richard Bryan "R.B." HOWARD Sr., 63, of East End, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lorance Drive Church of Christ at East End with Bro. A.J. Arnold officiating. Burial is in Salem Cemetery, in East End, under the direction of Memorial Gardens Funeral Home of Sheridan. Mr. HOWARD was born Aug. 6, 1944, to Oscar and Wanda Marie (O'NEILL) HOWARD. He died Monday, May 26, 2008, in St. Vincent North Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Carol Marie HUNTER HOWARD of East End; son, Richard Jr. and fianc', Natasha; daughters, Karen, Kathy, Karla, Kristi, Kimberly and Paula; brother, Bob and wife, Macey; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Martha Bea JOHNSON, 66, of Meers, were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2008, at the Cache Schools Auditorium with the Rev. James Pritchard officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Becker Funeral Home, Inc. of Lawton. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Dec. 19, 1941, in Tulsa, to Gene C. and Beatrice (SCRIBNER) ROOP. She died Sunday, April 30, 2008, in Meers. She married Sam H. JOHNSON, Oct. 20, 1962, in Newcastle. Survivors include her husband, Sam of the home; her father, Gene ROOP ; three sons, Logan and his wife, Kim, Gregg and Clay; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Suzi; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Holly Beth JOHNSON and her mother, Bea SCRIBNER WELLS.

Graveside services for Ronnie KEITH, 49, of Grove, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with the Rev. Jerry Bromley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KEITH was born May 17, 1959, in Whittier, Calif., to James William KEITH and Joann (ROSE) KEITH. He died Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Grove. Survivors include one daughter, Alicyn Joann; one son, James David; two step-children, Tasha and Jeremy; one sister, Jackie; one brother, Mike; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jimmy Dale KEITH.

Funeral services for Jack W. O'NEIL, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Oak Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. O'NEIL was born Feb. 24, 1924, in Fort Smith, to Shannon O'NEIL and Francis (WINSTEL) O'NEIL. He died Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Mary Ruth YOUNG, June 28, 1957, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death, Dec. 28, 1998, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Linda; one son, Jack and his wife, Lenita; three grandsons; two sisters, Peggy and Billye; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Emma Sue KOBEL SAWALLISCH, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at the United Methodist Church of the Servant in Oklahoma City. Following the services burial was at 3 p.m. in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper Funeral Directors. Mrs. SAWALLISCH was born Aug. 31, 1913, to Raleigh and Corrie (WHEELER) KOBEL in Sallisaw. She died Thursday, May 22, 2008 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include, her daughter, Nancy and her husband, Allen M.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; former son-in-law Ben; step-daughters Jan and Judy and their families; and special caregivers Tina, Willie Mae and Nona.

Funeral services for James Robert STEELE, 88, of Corpus Christi, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Seaside Funeral Home with Senior Associate Pastor Gloria Lear officiating. Burial was in Quattlebaum Cemetery, in Bee Branch, Ark., with Pastor Vaughn Marsdon officiating, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Mr. STEELE was born Aug. 26, 1919, in Berlin, to Thomas and Vernita (STALEY) STEELE. He died Sunday, May 18, 2008. He married Erma B. McKNIGHT in Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, of 61 years, Erma B. STEELE; one daughter, Dr. Martha and her husband, Henry; daughter-in-law, LeAnn; six grandsons; brother, Sydney and his wife, Doris; and sister, Elizabeth and her husband, Martin. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas M. STEELE and his sister, Ruth LAWRENCE.

Funeral services for Calvin WELCH, 44, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Cavanaugh United Methodist Church. Burial was in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. WELCH was born July 21, 1963, in Fort Smith. He died Thursday, May 22, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Twana; one daughter, Krisangela; one son, Christopher WELCH of the home; two sisters, Edna and Sybil; two brothers, Coyd and Gary.

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