MAY 2009

OKBits Since1996	\|OKbits \|County Index \|OKSpecial \|OKMarriages \|YourTidbits \|OutOfState \|Clippings \|OKDeaths\| \|
This Site is proud to be a part of the USGenWeb / OKGenWeb Project

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Graveside services for Marline Hellen ADAMS, 73, of Vian, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Fields Cemetery in Porum with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. ADAMS was born July 8, 1935, in Claremore, to Albert and Rosetta (COWENS) PUCKETT. She died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, in Vian. Survivors include her children, Judy and her husband, Aaron, Frankie and his wife, Debra, and Roberta and her husband, Elza, and Samuel and his wife, Melissa; two sisters, Linda and her husband, Harlan, and Kathryn; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edmond ADAMS, two brothers, Kenneth PUCKETT and Willie PUCKETT.

Funeral services for Terry Lee ELLIS, 60, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Peters Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ELLIS was born Aug. 22, 1948, in Sallisaw, to Wesley William ELLIS and Cleo (FITZSIMMONS) ELLIS. He died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Cosetta June LOYD, June 8, 1984, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Cosetta of the home; seven daughters, Jennifer, Kim, Kelly, Juni, Alisha, Tahlissa, and Brookelin; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; mother, of Sallisaw; four sisters, Joann, Jill, Kay and Tammy; three brothers, Mack, Mitchell and Scotty.

Funeral services for Sandy WILLIAMS, 94, of Roland, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial with VFW rites is in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIAMS was born June 30, 1914, in Roland, to Bennie and Della (THOMPSON) WILLIAMS. He died Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Velma (MOON) WILLIAMS of the home; one daughter, Coleen; one son, John B. and his wife, Ruth; two sisters, Terry and Pearline; four brothers, Bennie, Jackie, Leon and Melvin C.; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Augusta POSEY, one son, Joe Nathan WILLIAMS, three sisters, Kathleen HANCOCK, Esther MOULDEN and Belester COLE and five brothers, Lawrence, Loyd, Alonzo, Thomas and Bennie WILLIAMS Jr.

David Lynn COLLINS, 59, of Sallisaw, died on Sunday, May 3, 2009, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COLLINS was born April 4, 1950, in Napa, Calif., to Dawson COLLINS and Nedra (RIDGEWAY) COLLINS. He married Catherine Louise LONG, June 12, 1975, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Cathey of the home; four daughters, Barbara, Heather, Margie and Christine; one step-daughter, Karen; three sons, Dawson, Christopher and David Jr.; 14 grandchilren; two sisters, Barbara and Edna; one brother, Paul; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ervin RISLEY.

Memorial services for Ernest B. “Whitey” CROWSON, 70, were held at 8 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Hutchens Mortuary in Florissant, Mo., under the direction of Hutchens Mortuary of Florissant. Mr. CROWSON was born April 13, 1939, in Vian. He died Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Madison County, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Patricia A. (CRUTCHFIELD) CROWSON; children, Tony and Tina and her husband, Joseph; mother, Gussie CROWSON; three grandchildren; seven siblings; and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey CROWSON.

Funeral services for Alice BALDRIGE JAMES, 62, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Indian Baptist Church in Marble City with the Revs. Tommy Parker and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JAMES was born May 8, 1946, in Vian, to John Lee SEQUICHIE and Fannie YOUNG. She died Friday, May 1, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Bert JAMES, June 23, 1998, in Vian. He preceded her in death, March 6, 2003 in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Lynn; three step-daughters, Karla and her husband, Luther, Nora and her husband, J.D., and Vivian; two sons, Micah and his wife, Andrea, and Donald Ray Jr.; four step-sons, Calvin Eugene and his wife, Carolyn, John Ronald and James Donald, Billy Clark and his wife, Diana; numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; one sister, Esther; two brothers, Jim and Eli; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and aunt and uncle that raised her, Joe and Ida SEQUICHIE and four brothers, Johnnie Dob, Edward and Billy SEQUICHIE and George CALLIE, two step-sons, Cullen Lee and Sherman Lynn BALDRIGE and one step-daughter, Willie Bernice ROACH.

Graveside services for Capp “Tater” JOHNSON, 81, formerly of Seminole, were at the Sacramento Valley VA National Cemetery in California. Mr. Johnson was born May 6, 1927, north of Seminole. He died Tuesday, April 19, 2009, in Carmichael, Calif. He married Bobbie M. MILLER, in March 1945. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Bobbie; son, Robert; two daughters, Jane and Maggie; sister, Dorothy; and one brother, Howard.

Funeral services for Robert Lexton “Poppy” OLIVE Sr., 37, of Vian, are being held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OLIVE was born Dec. 2, 1971, in Chicago, Ill., to Andre DeVon OLIVE Sr. and Terry J. (WALES) Olive. He died Friday, May 1, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Natalie (CASTILLO) OLIVE, of the home; one daughter, Theresa; two sons, Robert Jr. and Nathan; one sister, Tiffani; parents, of the home; mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Charlene CASTILLO; aunt, Hazel; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Andre DeVon OLIVE Jr. and his grandmothers, Almeda OLIVE and Bobbie WALES.

Funeral services for Geneva Jean THREADGILL RESCH, 87, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca, Ark., with the Revs. Melvin Burris and Sidney Ree officiating. Burial was in Hickory Ridge Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Lavaca. Mrs. RESCH was born March 20, 1922, in Ozark, Ark. She died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in Bryant, Ark. Survivors include her children, Clyde and his wife, Vicky, Linda, and Raynette and her husband, Melvin; brother, J.D.; sister, Sue; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel RESCH, parents, George and Lyda Bell (JONES) THREADGILL, three sisters, Hester KHILLING, Myrtle RESCH WEBER and Bea THREADGILL.

Funeral services for Velma STORY, 91, of Muskogee, formerly of Sprio, are being held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Spiro First Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrin McKnight officiating. Burial is in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. STORY was born July 21, 1917, in Muldrow, to Walter Floyd and Dottie GARVIN. She died Thursday, April 30, 2009, in Muskogee. She was the widow of Odell STORY. Survivors include one daughter, Janice; several brothers and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.

Funeral services for Lois RUSSELL CASON, 93, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Bros. Shawn Money and Michael Branson officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CASON was born June 24, 1915, in Muldrow, to Troy Trevor RUSSELL and Martha Missouri (JENKINS) RUSSELL. She died Monday, May 11, 2009, in Roland. She married Charles Henry CASON, May 21, 1933, in Cedarville, Ark. He preceded her in death, Sept. 19, 1991, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Harold; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Katheryn. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Mildred Lorene CASON, four sisters, Eddy OGDON, Eula NEWBERRY, Ruth JORDAN and Dorothy GREEN and two brothers, Wilbur and Luther RUSSELL.

Funeral services for Edna Pauline DOTSON, 80, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Moore’s Memory Chapel in Tulsa, under the direction of Moores Funeral Home of Tulsa. Mrs. DOTSON was born Nov. 27, 1928, in Marble City, to Tom B. CHERRY and Mary Ellen TOWNSEND. She died Thursday, May 7, 2009. Survivors include her husband, Charlie of the home; sons, John, and Eugene and his wife, Karla; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob and his wife, Mary Ann and Roger; and sisters, Betty Lou and her husband, Gene, and Thelma and her husband, Rolland. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Billy Joe CHERRY.

Willie Mae OBERLECHNER FORSMAN, 71, of Sallisaw, died on Monday, May 11, 2009, in Muskogee. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FORSMAN was born July 21, 1937, in San Saba, Texas, to Joe OBERLECHNER and Audrey (HILDRED) GRIFFIN. She married George Wendell FORSMAN, Oct. 28, 1972, in El Cajon, Calif. He preceded her in death, June 26, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dian and Bruce; one son, Eric; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Travis; three step-granddaughters; one step-grandson; one sister, Doris; and two brothers, Bob and Kenneth. She was also preceded in death by one son, Charles HALL and her parents.

Funeral services for Harold Grant GATELEY, 77, of Fayetteville, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Beard Funeral Chapel in Fayetteville. Burial with full military honors was at the Fayetteville National Cemetery, under the direction of Beard’s Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc. of Fayetteville. Mr. GATELEY was born March 21, 1932, in Yell County, Ark., to Paul Vernon GATELEY and Miriam (SANDLIN) GATELEY. He died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Fayetteville. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Audrey Viola (TEMPLE) GATELEY; one brother, Robert; two sisters, Nina and Denise; five children, Susan, Wade; David, Paul “Rusty” and Elizabeth Vicki Sue; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul Wayne GATELEY.

Funeral services for Allison Michelle PHILPOTT, 28, of Fairland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel in Grove with the Rev. Jim Clawson officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home of Grove. Mrs. PHILPOTT was born Dec. 18, 1980, in Tulsa, to Guy William and Gayle Lynn (CAMPNEY) STEWART. She died Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Fairland. She married Jason William PHILPOTT, Jan. 7, 2006, in Jay. Survivors include her father, Guy STEWART; mother and step-father, Gayle and Ronnie MAGILL; two sons, Gage and Mason; one brother, Chris; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Betty and Dale JONES. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather and grandmother, Harold “Skip” and Alice CAMPNEY Sr., two uncles, Ronnie and Harold “Vincent”.

Funeral services for Deloris SELFE, 79, of Sallisaw, were held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Parks Baptist Church in Parks, Ark., with the Rev. Joe Yeoman officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SELFE was born Jan. 16, 1930, in Hartford, Ark., to James Orlando YEOMAN and Jessie Leona (BRANHAM) YEOMAN. She died Friday, May 8, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Norman SELFE, Jan. 15, 1974, in Lomia, Calif. Survivors include her husband, James of the home; four daughters, Diana, Toni, Cheri and Kandy; one son, Mark; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Neal and Joe and Ira; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Terry WALSH, one sister, Edna GOOD and five brothers, Harvey, Burl and Carl YEOMAN and Ray and Roy DAVIS.

Graveside services for G.B. BAILEY, 79, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Green officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BAILEY was born April 1, 1930, in Sadie, to Grover BAILEY and Myrtle (METHANY) BAILEY. He died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in Muskogee. He married Bernice REECE, June 1953, in Rockford, Ill. She preceded him in death, Dec. 1994. Survivors include one daughter, Cynthia; two sons, Grover and Chris; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jane and Velma; and one brother, John.

John E. BURKE, 79, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BURKE was born July 3, 1929, in San Francisco, Calif. Survivors include his children, Shari and David and Cappuccina; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue BURKE in May of 2005.

Funeral services for Herb PEARSON, 81, of Roland, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Donald R. Varble and Kenneth Bynum officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. PEARSON was born June 24, 1927, in Webbers Falls, to George HENLEY and Aretta BROWN. He died Friday, May 8, 2009, in Roland. He married Myrtle Lee WHISMAN, June 24, 1944, in Morris. She preceded him in death, Feb. 18, 2001, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Perry; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and LaVonne; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jeanne SPARKS, 70, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Elders Steve Jackson and Steve Wood officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SPARKS was born April 3, 1939, in London, England, to Alexander Joe HODGES and Constance Jeanette (OLD) HODGES. She died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Jim SPARKS, Dec. 16, 1967, in Lompoc, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Jim of the home; two sons, Robert and Steven; one daughter, Kerrie; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Valerie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Paul BROOM and her parents.

Funeral services for Tom Allen DuVALL, 58, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. DuVALL was born April 8, 1951, in Blytheville, Ark., to Clarence Allen DuVALL and Lois Maxine HURST. He died Monday, May 18, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Carmen and Catrina; four grandchildren; mother, Lois SAMMONS; sister, Carmen; brother, Richard; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial services for William Ray HAWKINS, 81, of Muldrow, will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25, at the Memory Gardens, located at the Hawkins home, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HAWKINS was born Dec. 31, 1927, in Waller, Texas, to William Henry HAWKINS and Willie Mae (HENDERSON) HAWKINS. He died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Jackie (BANNING) HAWKINS of the home; three daughters, Becky and her husband, Bob, Jenny and her husband, Randy, and Kathy and her husband, Jeff; two sons, Buddy and his wife, Starr, and Billy and his wife, Ellen; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death his parents, one son, Russell and one granddaughter, Jacqueline FANT.

Funeral services for Billy Wayne KYLE, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KYLE was born July 16, 1933, in Sallisaw, to William Sherman KYLE and Susie Lucinda (DIFFEE) KYLE. He died Friday, May 15, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Dr. George Jr; one niece; one nephew; two great-nieces; two great-nephews; and one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, William Sherman KYLE and he died on the same day as his mother, Susie KYLE.

Funeral services for Susie Lucinda KYLE, 94, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KYLE was born Sept. 30, 1914, in Sequoyah County, to William Alexander DIFFEE and Mary Elizabeth (DIXON) DIFFEE. She died Friday, May 15, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married William Sherman KYLE, Oct. 4, 1932, in Stilwell. He preceded her in death, Aug. 29, 1986, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Dr. George Jr.; one granddaughter; one grandson; two great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson; one sister-in-law, Laveta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Sylvia BLACKSTON, Velma DENTON and Irene BARGER and one brother, Ira DIFFEE. She died on the same day as her son, Billy Wayne KYLE.

Memorial services for Ruth OLIVER, 67, of Bunch, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel in Stilwell with Bro. Blue Hothouse officiating, under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Stilwell. Mrs. OLIVER was born Oct. 21, 1941, in Bunch, to Tom and Beatrice (MONROE) STONE. She died Thursday, May 14, 2009, in Bunch. Survivors include her children, James, Charlie, Tommy and his wife, Roberta, and Terri; brother, Jimmy and his wife, Jeanne; sisters, Mary Lou and her husband, Phillip, Ruby and her husband, Kenneth, and Betty Jo; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James OLIVER Sr., brother, John STONE and sister, Virginia STONE.

Graveside services for Houston TEHEE, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Redbird Smith Ceremonial Grounds, north of Vian, with Chief David Tehee and Charlie Locust officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TEHEE was born April 5, 1921, in Gore, to Jess TEHEE and Dora (BANTY) TEHEE. He died Saturday, May 16, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Louella Mae LOCUST, Nov. 16, 1938, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Louella of the home; three daughters, Susan and Faye and Mauden; four sons, Frank, Herman, Larry and Houston Jr.; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters, Annie DECHARLES, Sarah SHADE, Maudie WALTERS, Nannie WILDCAT and Kelly WASHINGTON, two brothers, Charlie and Johnny TEHEE and one daughter, Rema Lou TEHEE.

Funeral services for Nina Flo BIRNEY, 92, of Sublette, Kan., were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in Sublette, with the Rev. Keith Fink officiating. Burial was in Haskell County Cemetery, in Sublette, under the direction of Haskell County Funeral Home of Sublette. Mrs. BIRNEY was born Oct. 10, 1916, in Linneus, Mo., to Alonzo Everett and Mirian Rebecca (STONE) POWELL. She died Sunday, May 17, 2009, in Satanta, Kan. She married Orville K. BIRNEY, June 26, 1935, in Linneous. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn L. and her husband, Larry, and Nina Maxine; eight grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; and her great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son, Kenneth R. BIRNEY, daughter, Karen K. YOUNT, two sons-in-law, Wayne WALTERS and Dean YOUNT, three sisters, Vera RINEHART, Leona REID and Mariam STILLWELL and five brothers, Francis, Bradley, Gerald, Vaugh and Ray POWELL.

Funeral services for Bernice Cherry Campbell “Bee” THOMPSON, 83, of Tulsa, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Marks’ United Methodist Church. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Moore Eastlawn Chapel of Tulsa. Mrs. THOMPSON was born Nov. 9, 1925, in Paw Paw Bottoms, to W.O. “Ose” CHERRY Sr. and Nette. She died Monday, May 18, 2009. Survivors include one son, Michael and his wife, Evette; step-children, Brian and his wife, Sorhia, Brad and his wife, Kim; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; brother, James T.; sisters, Mildred , Jo and Mae. She was preceded in death by her step-son, Phillip THOMPSON

Funeral services for Ernest “Ernie” VAUGHN, 64, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the E and J Country and Gospel Music Theater in Muldrow with the Revs. Ish Humphries and Dale Huckabay officiating. Burial is in New Sonora Cemetery, near Henryetta, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. VAUGHN was born June 6, 1944, in Poteau, to Basil Glen VAUGHN and Hazel Virginia (BURT) VAUGHN. He died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Judy Lee GORDON, Sept. 24, 2004, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Judy of the home; one son, Travis; four step-children, Faron, Anthony and his wife, Toni, Donna and Melanie and her husband, William; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Joe, Beth and Kenny and Anna and Hank; six brothers and four sisters-in-law, Charles and Pat, Glen and Debbie, Jerry and Lynn, Howard and Cheri, Roger and David; two grandchildren, Josh and Ashley; eight step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; mother-in-law, Minnie; one uncle, Percy and his wife, Fern; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and his music buddies and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Teresa and one brother, Tony.

Graveside services for Mollie Lou GARDENHIRE, 49, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GARDENHIRE was born Nov. 11, 1959, to James MATTINGLY and Nellie (TOON) MATTINGLY. She died Monday, May 25, 2009, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, Harlen of the home; one son, Michael; three foster children, of the home; one sister, Linda; four brothers, James, George, John and Charles; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Ronena GARVIN, 45, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating and Debbie Phillips giving the eulogy. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GARVIN was born June 5, 1963, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Sammy and Rosie (ASBILL) HONEYCUTT. She died Monday, May 25, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Dee; one sister, Sandra and her husband, Tommy; one brother, Eddie and his wife, Beverly; two nieces; and one nephew, Nathan. She was preceded in death by her parents. .

Memorial services for Marcella Louise WEAVER HOLT, 64, were held Friday, May 22, at Brown, Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas. Graveside memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. June 1, in the Memory Gardens Cemetery, in Muldrow, with the Rev. Charles Sparkman officiating, under the direction of Brown, Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Fort Worth. Mrs. HOLT was born Feb. 4, 1945, in Muldrow. She died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Fort Worth. Survivors include one son, Jay Allen and his wife, Kristi; three grandchildren; one sister, Claudette; two brothers, Bill and his wife, Nancy, and Jack and his wife, Jerri; and several nieces, nephews, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bunk and Ella WEAVER and one brother, Kenneth.

Funeral services for Henry A. HOWELL, 69, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Uniontown Cemetery, in Uniontown, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. HOWELL was born Oct. 23, 1939, in Uniontown, to Harve HOWELL and Mente (BREWER) HOWELL. He died Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark.He married Doris FLEETWOOD, June 18, 1961, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Doris of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sherry and Jimmy, Lottie and Clem, and Patricia “Patty” and Jim; one son, Charles; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; seven sisters, Lera, Kay, Evelyn, Carol, Becky, Gail and Minerva; three brothers, Paul, Lee and Ray; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jonathan JERGINS, 28, of Greenwood, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Steve Rhoads officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JERGINS was born Feb. 13, 1981, in Fort Smith, Ark., to John Barton JERGINS and Judith Lynn (ROSS) SKERBITZ. He died Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Roland. Survivors include mother and father, Judy and Tim SKERBITZ; father, J.B. JERGINS; four sisters, Natosha, Stephanie and Rachel and Jessica; one half-sister, Takesha; grandmother, Georgia JERGINS; grandparents, James and Fay SKERBITZ; one nephew; and several other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Raymond PHILLIPS, 67, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Boiling Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PHILLIPS was born March 1, 1942, in Wilburton, to Hance PHILLIPS and Mary Francis (ANDERSON) PHILLIPS. He died Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Ann; one son, Ricky; two sisters, Ethelene and Mary Alice; two brothers, David and John Henry; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Birdie Mae PHILLIPS and brothers, Perry and Bobby PHILLIPS.

Memorial graveside services for Christine REEDER, 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with family and friends officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. REEDER was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Hanson, to Albert Henry THRASHER and Lillie May (WALKER) THRASHER. She died Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Tahlequah. She married Granful William REEDER, Dec. 15, 1945, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death, April 4, 1994, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Roger and Jerry; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Katheryn; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Garie Sue REEDER and her parents.

Graveside services for Verlin SHAMBLIN, 82, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. George Austin officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SHAMBLIN was born Oct. 20, 1926, in Muldrow, to Ellie SHAMBLIN and Lou Emma (MOTON) SHAMBLIN. He died Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four step-sisters, Florence, Dorothy, Betty and Wilma; one brother, Lee; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Anna JOHNSON METHANY and Ruby EDWARDS SHAMBLIN, three brothers, Raymond, Carl and Norman BARKER and two sisters, Louise JONES and Gladys EMBERTON.

Funeral services for Kelly Timmy SHANKS, 51, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. SHANKS was born Oct. 10, 1957, in Muskogee, to Merl and Stella (POTEETE) SHANKS. He died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include his daughter, Sarah;one granddaughter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Billie, Gary “Buck” and Jackie, Dale and Hannah, and David and Kim, and Johnny and Elsie; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gale and Bob, Nancy and Joe, and Jeanie and John; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services for Flossie TYLER, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. TYLER was born Jan. 12, 1933, in Sequoyah County. She died Friday, May 22, 2009, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Marcia and Pam; one son, Pete; two sisters, Willie and E. J.; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl TYLER and one son, Stan SPENCE.

Funeral services for George WATERS, 92, of Short, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lee Creek Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Tommy Treat officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WATERS was born Nov. 11, 1916, in Short, to Sie WATERS and Aggie (SHAKENBUSH) WATERS. He died Friday, May 22, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Emma of the home; one son, Billy Wayne and wife, Rose; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Bobby Clay WATERS, great-granddaughter, Jennifer MILLER, three brothers, Lee, Noah and Sam WATERS and one sister, Eva LONDON.

Funeral services for Katherine “L.C” BAKER, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BAKER was born Jan. 23, 1925, in Vian, to Wesley GRITTS and Mary (WHITEWATER) GRITTS. She died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Leonard Jackson BAKER and he preceded her in death in 1970. Survivors include special son, Everett; best friends, Rachel and Vera; and one sister, Aggie. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, John, George and Clifford GRITTS and two sisters, Willie SMITH and Edna GRITTS.

Graveside services for Joe MORRIS, 31, of Tulsa, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Seabolt Cemetery, north of Muldrow, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MORRIS was born July 3, 1977, in Weatherford, to Dale Edwin MORRIS and Delores Jane (BILYEU) CHEATER. He died Monday, May 25, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Delores and Thomas CHEATER; father, Dale MORRIS; one brother, Aaron; grandfather, Bennie BILYEU; best friend, Paul; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Shorty MORRIS, grandmother, Maggie BILYEU and uncles, Bennie Wayne BILYEU and Bobby Ray BILYEU.

Funeral services for Melva Ann NEAL, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Stephen Harris and Larry Neal officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery, in Cameron, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. NEAL was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Abbott, Ark., to Jonathan Effley SHELLY and Rose Melvina (WEDGE) SHELLY. She died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Sallisaw. She married Ridley Thurston NEAL, Dec. 14, 1934, in Hackett, Ark. He preceded her in death, Jan. 30, 1998, in Poteau. Survivors include nine children and sons and daughters-in-law, Nora and Jim, Reece and Beth, Zelma and David, Donald and Karen, Larry and Ruth, Laurel and Joyce, Marilyn and Stephen , Linda and John, and Ray and Beth; 21 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Dana Lou CARTER SPRINGER, 71, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Southern Baptist Church in Gore with Chaplain Wendell Cox and Pastor Kerry White officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery, in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SPRINGER was born March 10, 1938, in Webbers Falls, to Cleo and Opal (BOSWELL) CARTER. She died Thursday, May 28, 2009, in Gore. She married Jim Howard SPRINGER, May 8, 1970. Survivors include her daughter, Jayme Lashon; son, Kevin Carter; four grandchildren; five brothers, Jimmy and his wife, Louise, Donald and his wife, Janice, Deb, Gary and his wife, Judy, and Larry and his wife, Carolyn; three sisters, Evelyn and her husband, Frank, Linda and her husband, Bruce, and Judy and her husband, Steve; aunts, Lena and her husband, Jimmy, Bobby and her husband, Bill, James and his wife, Mary, and Ila; and several nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Wanda GOFF THOMPSON, 73, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Glendale Cemetery in Booneville, Ark., with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMPSON was born Sept. 18, 1935, in Booneville, to Clifford Nathaniel GOFF and Laura May (STRICKLAND) GOFF. She died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter, Larita; one granddaughter, Angela; two grandsons; four great-grandsons; and one sister, Delphine “Debbie”. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Roger GOFF.

Funeral services for Robin TRUETT, 45, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Cedar Springs Baptist Church in Gore with the Rev. Allison Phillips officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TRUETT was born Oct. 23, 1963, in Tahlequah, to Robert Leon TRUETT and Leona (WILDCAT) PASCALE. He died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Monett, Mo. Survivors include one daughter, Keela Brianna; mother; three brothers, Robert Lee, Marshal Adrian and Rodney Dwight. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Rickey Daniel TRUETT.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________