May 2002

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Funeral services for Ruth BLALOCK, 81, of Charleston, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Branch Free Will Baptist Church in Branch, Ark. with Revs. Carl Newton and Joe Newton officiating. Burial was in Parks Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston. Mrs. BLALOCK was born March 3, 1921 in Greenwood, Ark. to Walter MASON and Effie (WILSON) MASON. She died Thursday, April 25, 2002, in Charleston. Survivors include five daughters, Nadene, Patricia, Veda, Darlene and Pamela; two sons, Raymond and Glen; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Benettia; and one brother, Jess;

Funeral services for Bobby Joe BLOCKER, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Fort Coffee, Okla. Burial was in Fort Coffee Cemetery under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. BOCKER was born June 3, 1954, in Fort Smith to Brosco BLOCKER and Mamie (WILLIAMS) BLOCKER. He died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in his home. Survivors include one son, Michael; seven sisters, Velma, Vallene, Annie, Dorothy, Bessie, Alice and Teresa; and four brothers, Carl, Dale, Jerry and Doug.

Graveside services for Mae M. HARRELL CHAPPEL, 88, of Muskogee, were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. David Johnson officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHAPPEL was born May 29, 1913 in Stigler to Jesse James HARRELL and Bessie (HALE) HARRELL. She died Sunday, April 28, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include two daughters, Geraldine and Sandra Sue; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jessie and Marjorie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Jennings and James HARRELL of Roland.

Funeral services for Dennis L. CHERRY, 63, of Booneville, Ark. formerly of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church of Muldrow. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Gardens in Muldrow and with Masonic Services at Graveside under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. CHERRY died Sunday, April 28, 2002 in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Tommie CHERRY of Booneville; and two brothers, Jim and Mike.

Funeral services for Cleo BROWN DILLARD, 94, of Gans, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Tim Ohls and Edward Anderson officiating. Burial was in South Fork Cemetery, near Gurdon, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DILLARD was born April 22, 1908, in Oak Leaf, Ark. to John Wesley BROWN and Mary (FIARSH) BROWN. She died Friday, April 26, 2002, in Muldrow. She married Royal DILLARD in Nov. 1931 in Gurdon. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 1969. Survivors include three brothers, John W., James and Linville; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Pauline HENRY and Mable GUYSE and one brother, Fred BROWN.

Funeral services for Lawrence GOSSETT, 96, of Vian are being held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church of Vian with Revs. Jim Murphy and Vernon Lawrence officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GOSSETT died Monday, April 29, 2002 in Sallisaw. He married Lucille (THORNTON) GOSSETT on Jan. 6, 1949 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lucille GOSSETT of the home; one brother, Fred D.; five nieces; Doris, Sharon, Jane and Linda and Lavelle; and 11 great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Marie GRASS, 26, of Asheboro, N.C., formerly of Pocola were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Red Bird Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GRASS was born January 19, 1976, in Cherokee County, to Ray TEAGUE and Leanna GRASS. She died Friday, April 26, 2002, in Asheboro. Survivors include her fiance', Gregg of the home; three daughters, Britanie, Caroline Marie and Destiny Denise; her parents, Leanna and Bruce GREENE and Ray and Jeanie TEAGUE; one sister, Jennifer Denise; two step-sisters, Melissa and Amy Michelle; two step-brothers, Michael, and Fabian Daniel; grandparents, Onnie TREASURE and Bud & Betty GREENE.

William Raph HURST, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark. died Monday, April 29, 2002 in Fort Smith. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HURST was born Dec. 6, 1931 in Jackson, Mo. to William Francis HURST and Lucille (GRIFFEN) HURST.Survivors include one sister, Mary; one niece, Cynthia ; and one nephew, John.

Funeral services for Martha E. RISLEY, 81, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church in Gum Springs, Ok., with the Revs. Troy Clinesmith and Eldie Abel officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. RISLEY was born Jan. 9, 1921, in Gore to T.E. JAMES and Sarah (GOINS) JAMES. She died Friday, April 26, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Gene T. RISLEY on Dec. 5, 1947 in Visalia, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Gene of the home; one son, Jim; three daughter, Shirley, Linda and Brenda; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ruby; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services for Dennis YOUNGBLOOD, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark. were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. J.A. Nickson, M.L. Brown and Aaron Nickson officiating. Burial was in Centerpoint Cemetery, near Redland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. YOUNGBLOOD was born Jan. 14, 1917, in Redland to Buddy YOUNGBLOOD and Dora (LANGSTON) YOUNGBLOOD. He died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sisters, Lee Anna and Austine; four brothers, Clarence, Silas, Robert and John; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends, including his special friend Vessie. He was preceded in death by his wife Lizetta (BELL) YOUNGBLOOD.

Graveside services for Rachel M. BROOKS, 81, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Dr. Jim Herndon officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BROOKS was born July 2, 1920, in the McKey community, to Joseph Newton HOLT and Minnie Ellen (TOWERY) HOLT. She died Thursday, May 2, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Jack Franklin BROOKS on Oct. 7, 1939, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1990. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie; one son, Robert Lee; four grandchildren; two sisters, Opal y and Betty Jo; one brother and sister-in-law, John A. and Bonnie; one sister-in-law, Floreen; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Gladys J. COUGHRAN, 86, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Friday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Revs. Alvin Hunter and Harvey Rogers officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. COUGHRAN was born June 26, 1915, in Greenwood, Ark. To George MARTIN and Rosie (BRAY) MARTIN. She died Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in Muldrow. She married Frank COUGHRAN on Aug. 6, 1965 in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1994. Survivors include three daughters, Stella, Patsy and Betty; four sons; Carl, Roger, Cleve and Tommy; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Pauline and Lorene.

Memorial services for Eugene L. FIELDS, 86, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kingdom Hall of Sallisaw. Cremation is under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. FIELDS died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Emma FIELDS of the home; three daughters, Edie M., Georgia and Juanita; one son, Ronald; 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Wilbur, Frank and Irvin .

Graveside services for Deegan Scott SPRINGWATER, infant, Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Larry Don Marley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Tuesday, April 30, 2002 in Tulsa to Jacob Scott "Jake" SPRINGWATER and Kimberley Renee "Kim" (KEITH) SPRINGWATER. He died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include his parents, Kim and Jake SPRINGWATER of the home; one sister, Alexis Brooke; Maternal grandparents, Raymond and Tawanna KEITH; Paternal grandparents, Susan and Rick MOORE and Randy SPRINGWATER; Maternal great-grandparents, John and Francis CAUGHMAN and Sam and Beatrice KEITH; Paternal great-grandparents, Yvonne NANCE and L.D. and Katie SPRINGWATER; Maternal great-great-grandfather, Robert "Mutt" HILL; and one great-great-aunt, Ruth Ann.

Graveside services for Rosella Lee LEWIS "Rosa Lee" BOEN, 86, of Muskogee, Oklahoma will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee. She died Tuesday, May 7, 2002, in Muskogee. Mrs. BOEN was born September 7, 1915, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Ceylon Smith LEWIS and Rebecca Glenn (ELLIS) LEWIS. She married Robert E. BOEN Sr., who preceded her in death. They were married 55 years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rosa Lee and Tim and Becky and Jim; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Sharon; and three grandsons and granddaughters-in-law. Other survivors include three great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Leola Ann, Dorothy and Corrinne; one brother-in-law, Tom; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Dr. Ceylon Smith (BURR) LEWIS Jr. Arrangements are under the direction of Bradley Funeral Home of Muskogee.

Funeral services for Jewell Shade BROCK, 72, of Roland, Oklahoma, were held Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 1 p.m., at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Roland. Burial was Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She died Tuesday, April 30, 2002 in Roland. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Diane and James and Kathy D.; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas W. Jr. and his wife Mary, Donald, Allen, and Randall E. and his wife Tarieta; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Emogene; and five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Raymond L. and his wife Helen, Joe L. and his wife Willie Mae, Eugene, William and his wife Flossie, and Theodore and his wife Garlene.

Funeral services for Stephenie Lynn MORRISON, 36, of Waldron, Arkansas, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, with Reverends Pat Ray Biggs and Charles Cooper officiating. Burial is in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, near Waldron, under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Waldron. She was born August 1, 1965 in Merced, California to Gerald STEPHENS and Mildred STEPHENS. She died Sunday, May 5, 2002 in a Waldron hospital. Survivors include her husband, Anthony of the home; two sons, Stephen and Samuel; one daughter, Samantha; her father, Gerald STEPHENS; three sisters, Stacey and Sherene, and Summer; ten nephews; three nieces; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, A.G. and Joann MORRISON. She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred STEPHENS.

Graveside services for Robert Francis "Bob" SMITH, 70, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma were held at 2 p.m. Monday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Reverend Larry Don Marley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born June 17, 1931 in Newcastle, Indiana to Edgar SMITH and Rhoda (McQUERRY) SMITH. He died Friday, May 3, 2002 in Sallisaw. He married Madge MORRIS on May 26, 1972 in Alice, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Madge M. SMITH of the home; two daughters, Pattie Lee and Sherry Jo; two sons, Robert Francis, Jr. and Anthony Eugene; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia.

Graveside services for Melvin J. "Pete" WALTERS, 54, of Vian, Oklahoma were held Wednesday, at 10 a.m., at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Rev. Larry Miller officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born June 25, 1947, in Vian to Columbus WALTERS and Okla (QUALLS) WALTERS. He died Monday, May 6, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include five sisters and three brothers-in-law, Patsy, Dorothy and Willard, Ruby and Raymond, Dolly and Jack, and Brenda; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jim and Linda,and Ed and Don and Sheila; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives; and special friends, T.J., Jess, Archie, Sherman and Wolfie. He was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny WALTERS of Vian.

Graveside services for Loretta IZQUIERDO, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held Saturday, at 2 p.m., at Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born February 26, 1926 in Sequoyah County to Orval COMPTON and Jessie (BRUTON) COMPTON. She died Tuesday, May 7, 2002 in Sallisaw. She married Manual Grant IZQUIERDO on April 1, 1956 in Kern County, California. Survivors include her husband Grant of the home; two daughters, Phyllis Diane and Marsha Ann; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild,; two sisters, Ruby and Freda; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Jerry IZQUIERDO and two brothers, Walter and Clifton COMPTON.

Funeral services for Earl L. STEINMETZ, 73 of Muldrow, were held Friday, April 26, 2002 at 11 a.m., at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He died Saturday, April 20, 2002 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife Patrice STEINMETZ of the home; three daughters Melonie, Caren and Cherry; one son, Earl Jr.; 15 grandchildren; one sister, Sandra; and one brother R.C.

Graveside services for Troy William BRUCE, 87, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BRUCE was born Jan. 21, 1915, in Tahlequah, to Dan BRUCE and Oma (SCHMELZLEA) BRUCE. He died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Helen (FOWLER) BRUCE of the home; five daughters, Oma Fae, Kathy, Peggy, Sandi, and Jo Ann; one son, Jim; 13 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gertie and Stella; one brother, Robert; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy of Bingen, Wash. and L.D. of Tulsa and one sister, Beatrice.

Funeral services for N. Lavon STICE DAHLKE, 66, of Sallisaw were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Friends Church in Chandler, Okla., with Rev. Bruce Newby officiating. Burial was in Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Sept. 15, 1935, in Chandler to George Dewey STICE and Hattie (WALBY) STICE. She died Sunday, May 12, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Donald H. DAHLKE on Aug. 8, 1998 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband, Don of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Mike and Wanda and Mike; one son and daughter-in-law, George and Lynne; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three step-sons and wives, Marlin and Janice, Michael and Mark and Ginger; seven step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; one sister and brother-in-law, Beth and Al; and one brother and sister-in-law, Merle and Christine.

Funeral services for Joseph H. DuBUC, 83, of Tulsa, formerly of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gans Assembly of God. Burial was in Mitchell Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Moore's Southlawn Chapel of Tulsa. Mr. DuBUC was born Jan.1, 1919 in Gans to Wesley O. and Lillian DuBUC. He died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife Berdie Mae of the home; three sons, Ronald O., Wayne, and Ricky A.; ten grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jessie Laure DuBUC, one son, Joseph DuBUC and his daughter Hazel Ruth.

Funeral services for Loyd Taylor FARRAR, 76, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 4 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Lavaca. Burial was in Lavaca City Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Lavaca. Mr. FARRAR was born April 7, 1926, in Rock Island, Okla. He died Friday, May 10, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife Mary of the home; two sons, Danny and Carey; three step-daughters, Tammy, Gail and Patty; two step-sons, Monroe and Dudley; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Freeda M. FROST, 70, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday at Cliff Terrace Assembly of God in Fort Smith. Burial is in Cross Cemetery in Greenwood, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. FROST was born May 29, 1931 in Magazine, Ark. She died Saturday, May 11, 2002 in Lonoke county, Ark. Survivors include two sons, Michael and Rev. Darrell; one sister, Shirley; four brothers, Troy, Bob, Harold and Ron; two step grandchildren; three foster grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, M. Ray FROST.

Funeral services for Kathryn B. OSBURN, 66, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in Muldrow, with the Revs. Bob Shelton and Tim Ohls officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born June 12, 1935, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Walker Caswell CAPPS and Dovie Lilly (TIMPSON WILSON) CAPPS. She died Friday, May 10, 2002, in Fort Smith. She married Wade OSBURN in June, 1957 in Ozark, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Wade of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Teresa and Joe, and Tywanna and Larry, Tanya and Michelle and Bill; five grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, G.W. CAPPS.

Willie M. TOWNSEND, 93, of Sallisaw, died Tuesday, may 14, 2002, in Sallisaw. Family memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TOWNSEND was born Nov. 16, 1908 in Elmore City, Okla. to William JENNINGS and Mary Jane BALDWIN JENNINGS. She married T.H. TOWNSEND on Nov. 10, 1947 in Sebastian Co., Ark. He preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1964 in Oklahoma City. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Laura Beth and Phil; one son and daughter-in-law, John H. and Jan; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Minerva; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services for Theron Elton "Tex" TYLER, Sr., 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mr. TYLER was born Nov. 28, 1930 in Vian. he died Friday, May 10,2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Mary; three sons, Tim, Theron Elton Jr. and David; five grandchildren; and one brother, Noel Andy.

Funeral services for Merle WALKER, 83, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial is in Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WALKER was born Aug. 29, 1918 in Poteau to Clifford Wesley WALKER Sr. and Georgie Henrietta (CARPENTER) WALKER. He died Monday, May 13, 2002, in Fort Smith. He married Adalene Katherine "Abby" FRANKLIN on Oct. 16, 1941 in Texas. Survivors include his wife Abby WALKER of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Merle An and Boyd and Catherine Louise; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Esther; and one brother, Clifford Wesley Jr.

Funeral services for Shay WOODS, 17, of Spiro, are being held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the First Assembly of God in Spiro, with Revs. Brian Fouts and Robert Hill officiating. Burial is in the New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. WOODS was born Dec. 20, 1984 in Fort Smith, Ark. to Jimmy Floyd and Cassie Louise (SAMPLEY) WOODS. He died Saturday, May 11, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his parents, Jimmie and Cassie WOODS of the home; one brother, James Floyd. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one sister, Amy Renee WOODS.

Funeral services for Don BAKER, 57, of Dallas, are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Chuck Hicks officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. BAKER was born Feb. 18, 1945 in Hastings, Neb. to Hubert Lonnie BAKER and Dorothy Elizabeth (WENZEL) BAKER. He died Saturday, May 18, 2002 in his home. Survivors include his wife, Theresa MARTIN of the home; one son, Chad; two daughters, Julie and Jenny; one granddaughter; two brothers, Bill and Greg; and one sister, Cindy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Drury Paten CALLAHAN, 80, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CALLAHAN was born June 1, 1921 in Sallisaw to Benjamin Paten CALLAHAN and Sarah Elizabeth (SHOOK) CALLAHAN. He died Saturday, May 18, 2002 in Vian. Survivors include two sisters, Venia and Juanita; four brothers, Roy, Brice, Raymond and Bill; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Clyde Foster COONS, 90, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev Thomas Sill, Mr. Randy Folks and Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo. on Tuesday, May 21, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COONS was born Sept. 13, 1911 in Troup, Texas to Nathern Foster COONS and Mattie Ilene (GILLIAM) COONS. He died Thursday, May 16, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Mabel Marie PROCK on June 17, 1996 in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Mabel M. COONS of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Ted; three grandchildren; and one sister, Gladys.

Graveside services for Ella Fern FELICE, 79, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow, with the Rev. Earl ROBERTS officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FELICE was born Nov. 4, 1922 in Ratcliff, Ark. to Lewis FLETCHER and Jane (CONLEY) FLETCHER. She died Saturday, May 18, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Janet; one son, Richard; two grandchildren; three brothers, Denver, Joe Pat and Bobby; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Bill FLETCHER in 1963.

Funeral services for Ruby C. KNOTTS, 67, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Vian Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KNOTTS was born May 10, 1935, in Vian to Heaver SMITH and Willie (GRITTS) SMITH. She died Sunday, May 19, 2002 in Muskogee. Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca, Rhonda and Kitty; three sons, Robert II, Leonard and Gary; 15 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Alice, Ellen and Sally; two brothers, John and James; one aunt, Katherine "L.C."; one great-aunt, Aggie; special friend, Sadie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Angela STAHL; four sisters, Faye HARVELL, Judy BROWN, Tewa GENTRY and Ann WEBBER and one brother, Squan SMITH.

Funeral services for Lester Ray MARTIN, 80, of Sallisaw, are being held 2 p.m., Wednesday at the Calvary Temple Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MARTIN was born Jan. 17, 1922 in Loveland, Texas. He died Sunday, May 19, 2002 in Talihina, Okla. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Sheran and her husband Don, Connie and Bonnie; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Garry and Donney and his wife Sherry; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister, Desafaye; and one brother, Clifford. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Leon, Clarence Allen, J.C. and Emery and two sisters, Idabell and Vera Mae.

Funeral services for John OLLIS, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OLLIS was born April 23, 1931 in Sallisaw to James Floyd OLLIS and Nora Victoria (ANDERSON) OLLIS. He died Friday, May 17, 2002 in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters, Jane, Judy, Louise, Donna and Jewel; three sons, Dale, Jimmy and Timmy; six grandchildren; five sisters, Christene, Lorene, Plina, Maydene and Carolyn; two half-brothers, Henry and Dennis; six step-sisters, Lou, Hester, Sylvia, Eula, Zelma and Thelma. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Floyd OLLIS and Nora Victoria (ANDERSON) OLLIS DAVIS, one sister, Ellen OLLIS, one step-sister, Nettie BOGGUS and one step-brother, Pete DAVIS.

Funeral services for Myrtle M. PLUNKETT, 95, of Porum, formerly of Gore, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday at Gore United Methodist Church, with Revs. Mark Howard and Larry Combs officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. PLUNKETT was born Aug. 29, 1906 in the Campbell township, later to become Gore, Okla., Indian Territory to Jack SPANIARD and Eliza (CRAPO) SPANIARD. She died Sunday, May 19, 2002. She married Clyde C. PLUNKETT on Jan. 3, 1926 in Gore. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1979. Survivors include three daughters, Imagene, Colleen and Etha; three sons, Howard R., Charles L. and Ira B.; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Etha CARTER of Gore; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, James, Jack and John and one grandson, John Stephen PLUNKETT.

Graveside services for Dovie Sue TORBITT, 84, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, with Rev. Carthel Ramey officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. TORBITT was born June 3, 1917 in Muldrow to Lewis Bee McKINNEY and Nola Mae (LANE) McKINNEY. She died Monday, may 20, 2002 in Muldrow. She married Orville Glenn TORBITT on June 9, 1937 in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1972. Survivors include one aunt, Tommie; three nieces; one nephew; two sisters-in-law, Peggy and Pearl; and several great-grand great-nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Margaret Pauline TURNER, 76, of Roland, are being held at 1 p.m., Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. TURNER died Monday, May 20, 2002 in Roland. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Allen; two grandchildren; one sister, Ernesteen; and two brothers, Thurman and Bob. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar TURNER.

Funeral services for Sharron Marie VINZANT, 51, of Gore, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Gore, with Rev. Bill Armstrong officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mrs. VINZANT was born March 9, 1951 in Checotah to E.J. "Bud" McALISTER and Lois (QUALLS) McALISTER. She died Saturday, May 18, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married Bobby VINZANT on Feb. 12, 1985 in Claremore. Survivors include her husband, Bobby of the home; one son, Eric Abraham; one daughter, Kimberly Victoria; one sister, Kathy; two nieces; one nephew; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Michael McALISTER.

Funeral services for Lovie O'NEAL WILLIAMS, 83, of Palmdale, Calif., were held at 1 p.m., Saturday at the Ninth Street Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. A. J. Parish officiating. Burial was in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. WILLIAMS was born Oct. 26, 1918 in Fort Smith to Talton O'NEAL and Savannah O'NEAL. She died Thursday, May 9, 2002 in Palmdale. Survivors include four daughters, Hazel, Ollie, Bonita and Cathy; two sons, Clarence and Frank; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Joan V. WILSON, 57, of Pocola, were held at 10 a.m., Monday at Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Lance Spiller officiating. Cremation services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WILSON was born Nov. 19, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas to Bertha McLEMORE BOYETTE. She died Friday, May 17, 2002 in Pocola. She married Larry Allen WILSON Sr. on April 16, 1974 in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Larry WILSON of Canyon, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Ivan; one son, Larry Allen Jr.; one granddaughter; one brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Margaret; and one sister-in-law, Janice.

Funeral services for Alice BALL, 74, of Poteau, are being held 2 p.m., Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Poteau, with Rev. Rick Stankewitz officiating. Burial is in Knothole Cemetery, in Cameron, Okla., under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mrs. BALL was born June 4, 1927 in Fairhill, Okla., to William and Rosa GOODWIN. She died Monday, May 20, 2002 in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, Frank C. BALL of Poteau; three granddaughters and grandsons-in-law; two great-granddaughters; two brothers, Thee and George; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones and a host of beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Frank Alice BALL.

Funeral services for Olen L. "Jack" ELLIS, 75, of Locust Grove were held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002 at First Freewill Baptist Church in Locust Grove, with the Rev. Keith Burden officiating. Burial was in Ft. Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Shipman, Garner, Green Funeral Home of Pryor. Mr. ELLIS was born July 28, 1926 in Hanson, to Noah ELLIS and Martha (THRASHER) ELLIS. He died Tuesday, May 14, 2002, in Tulsa, Okla. He married Mary Jane GATELY in 1960 in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Mary ELLIS of the home; two daughters, Martha and Sabra Dawn; five sons, John, Larry, Dwight and Rance and Dick; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vera and Jean; and one brother, Leland.

Funeral services for former County commissioner Clayton "Skeeter" McEVER, 52, of Vian, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Vian high School Auditorium. Elder James Buchman is officiating. Burial is in the McEver Family Cemetery under the directions of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McEVER was born Jan. 20, 1950, in Tahlequah to Ray McEVER and Sadie (DYKES). He died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in Tulsa, after a long battle against cancer. Survivors include his wife, the former Yvonne DAVIS, of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Eva and her husband, Alex, and Lisa; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Brandon and his wife, Danielle, and Joe, Steven and Andy; three grandchildren; his parents Sadie and Glenn COLLINS; three sisters, Linda, Beth and Marilyn; and three brothers, Mike, Mark and Neal.

Funeral services for Junior L. PARSONS, 59 of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, were held 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, with Revs. Doc Blevins and Danny Lynchard officiating. A celebration of Sgt PARSONS life was held at 1:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #93 in Tulsa. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. Mr. PARSONS was born Aug. 21, 1942, in Papa Bottoms, Okla., to Earl PARSONS and Bernice (CHAMBERS) PARSONS. He died Monday, May 20, 2002, in his home. He married Jo Anna McDONALD on Dec. 22, 1976, in Miami, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Jo PARSONS of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Christine and her husband, Vance, and Kayci; one son and daughter-in-law, Ray and his wife Jayne; seven grandchildren; his father, Earl PARSONS; four sisters, Barbara, Ella, Carolyn and Marilyn; and one brother, David. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice and one sister, Betty HENSON.

Funeral services for Jimmy Lee SANDERS, 55, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Friday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SANDERS was born Jan. 7, 1947, in Sallisaw to John Raymond "Baby Ray" SANDERS and Mildred L. (ELLIS) SANDERS. He died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his mother, Mildred L. SANDERS of the home; four sisters, Marlene, Lahoma and Gaylene and Patricia; three brothers, Loye, Dale and Bobby Wayne; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, one nephew, Joey THOMAS, and one nieces, Amber MILLS

Graveside services for Glen CLARK, 59, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday, at the Nixon Cemetery in Charleston, Ark., with Rev. Harold Wilkins officiating, under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. Mr. CLARK was born March 6, 1943, in Sebastian County to Finis Freeman CLARK and Thelma Elaine CORBELL. He died Monday, May 27, 2002, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Sue and Connie; three brothers, John, Bill and Mack; and several nieces nephews.

Funeral services for Wilma Bach CLARK, 81, of Katy, Texas, formerly of Gore and Muskogee, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Webbers Falls, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mrs. CLARK was born July 11, 1920, in Covington, Ok., to Ed and Emma BACH. She died Friday, May 24, 20002, in Katy. She married Thomas CLARK on Nov. 1, 1941, in Tulsa. He preceded her in death in March 2001. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and her husband Gray; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Mike and his wife Marcia, Dennis and his wife Lisa, Steve, and Paul; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth ACKERMAN.

Funeral services for Maxine Mildred DUTY, 79, of Van Buren, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Phil Whitten officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. DUTY was born July 14, 1922, in Wichita, Kan., to Russell Howard THOMAS and Lovie Clustinia (HAYES) THOMAS. She died Monday, May 27, 2002, in Fort Smith. She married Henry DUTY on Sept. 21, 1951 in Van Buren. He preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1991. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carroll and Eugene; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Gladys Beatrice BOGGS DYSART, 87, of Barling, Ark., were held at 12 p.m., Tuesday at the United States National Cemetery, with the Rev. Phil Whitten officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DYSART was born Oct. 2, 1914, in Muldrow to R.C. and Oza BOGGS. She died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Van Buren. She married Grady Lee DYSART on March 4, 1935 in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1985. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Deanna; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Linda; and several other relations and friends.

Funeral services for William "Bud" FAULKNER, 71, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, with Rev. Jack McLaughlin officiating under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FAULKNER was born Oct. 18, 1930, in Roland to William Clifford FAULKNER and Mamie Belle KIDD. He died Sunday, May 26, 20002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was married to Norma ISAACS. Survivors include his wife, Norma of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Marianne and her husband Larry and Debra; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Bill Jr. and his wife Dianne, Gerald and his wife Kathy and David; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Willie, Mildred and Maudie; and one brother, Bobby. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Joshua GREGORY.

Funeral services for Geneva M. FOREMAN, 78, of Warner, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cedar Springs Baptist Church, north of Gore, with Rev. Allison Phillips officiating. Burial was in Tom Girty Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. FOREMAN was born May 21, 1924, in Porum, Okla., to Geore TONEY and Georgia (MUSKRAT) TONEY. She died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Muskogee Regiona Medical Center. Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda and Sylvia; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law; two great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Lorene and Allison; and several nieces nephews, including special niece, Jeanetta and special nephew, David. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Blue FOREMAN; two sisters, Ellen TONEY and Rosie TONEY; and two brothers, Sequoyah TONEY and Evans TONEY Sr.

Graveside services for Larry "Bugs" KIZZIA, 50, of Muskogee, Okla., were held 1 p.m., Tuesday at South Bethel Cemetery, with Rev. Bubba Thomas officiating, under the direction of Mallory funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. KIZZIA was born Aug. 12, 1951, in Muskogee, Okla. to Billy T. KIZZIA and Beatrice (WILLIAMS) KIZZIA. He died Saturday, May 25, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Shelly, Stephanie and her husband Mike and Kasey; two sons Schuyler and Larred; his mother, Beatrice KIZZIA; five grandchildren; one sister, Jackie; four brothers, Ricky, Terry, Ronnie and Boone; companion, Barbara. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill and one sister, Debbie.

Graveside services for Edgar McMURRAY Jr., 68, of the Short community, were held at 2 p.m., Sat. May 25, 2002, at Seabolt Cemetery with Rev. Ted Eppler officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. McMURRAY was born Sept. 2, 1933, in Short to Charles Edgar McMURRAY Sr and Mary Marriah (McMASTERS) McMURRAY. He died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Short. He married Ina Bell MORRISON on March 25, 1954 in Short. Survivors include his wife, Bell McMURRAY of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Barbara and Debra and Alvin; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Teresa; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Thelma; and one brother, Robert.

Stanley Clinton PERKINS, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Sunday, May 26, 2002, in Fort Smith. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Irene PERKINS; two sons, Michael Lee and Jerry Keith; 11 grandchildren; and three brothers, Carroll Thomas, J. D. "Perk" and David Edward. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie Clinton and Mae Belle PERKINS; one daughter, Roma Denise PERKINS, one son, Thomas Clinton PERKINS; and one sister, Roma Delano PERKINS.

Funeral services for Levi POINDEXTER, 81, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m., Thursday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Bo Marley and Jerry Townley officiating. Burial is in Rocky Point Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. POINDEXTER was born Nov. 30, 1920, in Sequoyah County to William POINDEXTER and Betsy Lou WEBSTER. He died Monday, May 27, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Eula Mae DAVIS. Survivors include his wife, Eula of the home; eight daughters, Rena, Aileen, Katherine, Beulah, Anita, Mary Lou, Jennie and Sherrie; three sons, Rayburn L., Alton Lee, and Ira; 30 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Leatha Mae WOLFE, one grandson, Alton Lee POINDEXTER Jr. and several brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Etta RANDOLPH, 99, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Charles P. Scantling officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RANDOLPH was born May 14, 1903, in Searcy, Ark. to Robert YANCY and Sarah Donna TRASHER. She died Monday, May 27, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert F. and his wife April; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Eura. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Louie RANDOLPH; one son, Kenneth Dale MULLIGAN; one daughter, Marvella NORVELL, one brother, Leonard YANCY; and one sister, Erma RUSSELL.

Graveside services for Mona Gayle REEVES, 61, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with Rev. Anthony Williams officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. REEVES was born Dec. 26, 1940, in Paw Paw Community, Okla., to Neoma OWENSBY RUSSELL. She died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Roland. She married Ken REEVES on Sept. 3, 1976, in Poteau. Survivors include her husband, Ken REEVES of the home; three daughters, Kathy, Lisa and Joan; eight grandchildren; and her mother Neoma RUSSELL. She was preceded in death by one brother, Michael RUSSELL.

Graveside services for Ora "Peggy" BAREFIELD SMITH, 86, of Fort Smith, formerly of Bruce, Miss., were held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Bruce Cemetery in Bruce, Miss., with Rev Ferguson officiating, under the direction of Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce. Mrs. SMITH was born Jan. 12, 1916, to Samuel F. KNIGHTEN and Sarah Ann FORTENBERRY. She died Monday, May 27, 2002, in St. Edwards Medical Center in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Bobbie and her husband Jerry and Pearl; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Edna, Tula and Imogene. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Tony BAREFIELD and Roby SMITH and one son-in-law, James HARRISON.

Helen I. THOMAS, 77, of Roland, died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Roland. Cremation services were under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. THOMAS was born Jan. 23, 1925 in Charleston, W.Va. to Robert and Ethel HARLESS. Survivors include one daughter, Ethel; one son, Charles; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Stella, Margie, Mary Jo and Peggy; and one brother, Bill.

Funeral services for Lonnie Lee WALLACE, 64, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. WALLACE died Monday, May 27, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Christi D.; two sons, Ricci and William; seven grandchildren; his father, L.J. WALLACE; one sister Rose Ann; and one brother, Ronald E.

Graveside services for Homer D. WELLS, 70, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday at the Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with the Jonathon Wells officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WELLS was born March 25, 1932, in Braggs to Clifford WELLS and Flora Ann (CAMPBELL) WELLS. He died Friday, May 24, 2002, in Vian. Survivors include two sisters, Barbara and Francis; one brother, Calvin Eugene; and several other relatives and friends.