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Funeral services for Danny BURNS, 54, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, at Calvary Temple Church north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Tommy Noel officiating.Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Dec. 8, 1948, in Sallisaw, to Harrell Owen BURNS and Mary Mildred (Shepherd) BURNS. He died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, in Little Rock, Ark. He married Lahoma Marie GRISHAM on Nov. 20, 1970, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Lahoma BURNS of the home; three daughters, Mary Rachelle, Melissa Carole and Danielle Marie; five grandchildren; two sisters, Lisa Ann and Rhonda; three nephews; one niece; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Milton BURNS, one sister, Carole HAGGARD; and his parents.

Vigil services for Floyd Johnny BURNS, 78, of Eagle Lake, Texas, were held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, at the Dulany Funeral Home Chapel, in Eagle Lake. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at the Dulany Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Eddie Winkler, pastor of the Roman Catholic Parish of the Nativity in Eagle Lake officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake, under the direction of Dulany Funeral Home of Eagle Lake. He was born on May 21, 1925, in Sallisaw, to Huey Edward "Buster" BURNS and Grace Wright BURNS. He died Tuesday, Oct 28, 2003, in Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake. Mr. BURNS married Elinor DOSTAL on Aug. 25, 1947, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Eagle Lake. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elinor BURNS of Eagle Lake; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and her husband Tim; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Mike and Tommy and his wife Peggy; five grandchildren; two sisters, Marie and Bonnie; one brother, William; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, James "Bub" BURNS and John Edward BURNS.

Graveside services for Freeda Belle MANSELL, 82, of Wildwood, Fla. since 1984, formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith She was born in Fort Smith. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, in Ocala, Fla. Survivors include one daughter Susan; one grandchild; one sister, Thelma; one brother, George.

Funeral services for Millie Cordelia ANGEL, 92, of Talihina, were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at the Ellis Chapel Church in Wister, with Rev. Jack Covey officiating. Burial was in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Feb. 21, 1911, in Vian, to Eli and Emmaline WORLEY. She died on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in Poteau. She married Jess ANGEL on July 2, 1931, in Claremore. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, George and Jane, Elvin and Denise and Jesse and Yvonne; two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Bill and Sue and Roger; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law, Stella, Myrtle, Bertha and Marie; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one son, Willie Lee ANGEL and daughter-in-law, Geraldine ANGEL of Hulbert; one great-granddaughter, Lindsey CALLAWAY of Roswell; one sister, Credith WELLS of Claremore; three brothers, Claude, Pete and Guy WORLEY of Vian.

Funeral services for Eugene Wesley BIGGS, 81, of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Marlon Douthit officiating. Burial was in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 19, 1922, in Pottsville, Ark., to David Franklin BIGGS and Anna Catherine (BUTLER) BIGGS. He married Mary K. on Aug. 12, 1955, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife Mary K. BIGGS of the home; one daughter, Kathy Marie; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth Wesley and Catherine Marie; and one step-grandson.

Funeral services for Cherokee TAYLOR BREWER, 85, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Leroy Reid officiating. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 17, 1917, in McKey community, to James Felix TAYLOR and Mollie EDGMON TAYLOR. She died on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Randy; one grandson; one brother, Charley Wayne; one niece; two nephews; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Cleo TAYLOR who died during World War II.

Graveside services for Dwight L. BROWN, 84, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at the Fleetwood Cemetery east of Sallisaw, with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Oct. 17, 1919, in Woodward, to William E. Brown and Pearl Aldridge Brown. He died on Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Gladys Mae on May 16, 1938, in Norton, Kan. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Gladys Mae BROWN of the home; one daughter, Debbie; two sons, Billy D. and Norman; three grandchildren; one brother, Glen; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ruth LaBass DURHAM, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Muldrow Memory Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, in an area nursing home. Survivors include two daughters, Donna and Melissa Ann ; one son, James; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie DURHAM.

Funeral services for Thelma Kathryn FRITTS, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, at the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Smith, with burial in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Denise and Tammy; five grandchildren; and three sisters, Lenora, Betty and Ann. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Ida CLARK; one sister, Wanda FANT; and two brothers, Ambrose CLARK and Cecil CLARK.

Graveside services for Brianna Marie PHILLIPS, an infant, of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Raymond Esteban officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 27, 2003, in Oklahoma City, to Bobby PHILLIPS and Lisa Marie (WALKER) PHILLIPS. She died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her parents of the home; four sisters, Brittany, Sara, Amanda and Maryann; two brothers, Boyd and Bobby Jr.; maternal grandparents, Lonnie and Mary GARDENHIRE; paternal grandmother, Barbara PHILLIPS; maternal great-grandmother, Shirley GARDENHIRE, paternal great-grandmother, Pearl PECE; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives

Funeral services for Jackie Wayne ROGERS, 40, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Revs. Mark Hall and Shawn Money officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on June 27, 1963, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Houston B. ROGERS and Earlene C. (CHANDLER) ROGERS. He died on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Lisa Dawn SUMPTER on Sept. 5, 1987, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Lisa D. ROGERS of the home; four daughters, Melissa Marie, Ashley, Darla, Kelcee; his mother; one sister, Janice Elaine; one brother, Billy H.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and two sisters, Sue VANN and Lou SAWYER.

Funeral services for Patricia Ann SEVENSTAR, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at the Belfonte Baptist Church in Belfonte, with burial in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Melanie and Kimberly; one son, Michael; three grandsons; three granddaughters; two sisters, Orphia and Brenda; two brothers, Ronnie and Terry; several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon SEVENSTAR; her parents, George and Retha TUCK; three brothers, Carl, Sonny and Jerry TUCK; and one sister, Ruby THORNBURG.

Graveside services for Harvey LeRoy SMITH, 72, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on April 18, 1931, in Sallisaw, to Charles Columbus "Lum" SMITH and Maude Mae (LEWIS) SMITH. He died on Friday, Oct. 31, 2003 in Muldrow. He married Ruby Mae JAMISON on July 31, 1955, in Oklahoma City.Survivors include his wife Ruby SMITH of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Debra Kay and Kenneth, Linda Sue and John and Polly Ann and Jeff; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Conley LeRoy, Ricky Allen, Jimmy Clayton, and Roger Carl and Anita; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Thelma "Vinie", Meldene and Alene; and one brother, Jack David.

Funeral services for Helen Mae STUMP, 74, of Muldrow since 1947, were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, at the Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church, with Revs. Eugene Christenberry and Delbert Hodges officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 27, 1929, in Little Rock, Ark., to Jeff McELYEA and Bertha (CARTER) McELYEA. She died on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Herman STUMP; two daughters, Pat and Lililan; two sons, Jack and Jim; seven grandsons; eight granddaughters; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Polly; one brother and sister-in-law, Harold and his wife Marie; three daughters-in-law, Jeanne, Judy and Ginger; two sons-in-law, Bruce and Richard; one niece and other relatives and friends, including Wanda and Gene. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Floyd, Gene and Roy McELYEA; two sisters, Virginia REYNOLDS and Charlene MATLOCK.

Funeral services for Raymond C. CATES, 88, of Stigler, were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, at the Crossroads Free Will Baptist Church in Stigler, with Rev. Carl Reeves officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery near Stigler, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on March 1, 1915, in Hot Springs, Ark., to Jesse Miles and Sally Elizabeth (PATTERSON) CATES. He died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, in Stigler. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and her husband James, and Delores "Shortie" and her husband Jack; three granddaughters; two grandsons; four great-granddaughters; four great-grandsons; and friends Janie, Walter and his wife Paula and Chris. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Juel CATES and Dale CATES; five sisters, Linnie COX, Lula KIDD, Gertie REAVIS, Clara TIDWELL and Hazel ABBOTT.

Sharon R. Russette DOUTHIT, 76, of Muldrow, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. Services will be at a later date, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Cheryl; five sons, Joe, Vincent, Michael, Dale and Tommy; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for J.D. HATTER, 80, of Augusta, Kan., were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta, under the direction of Headley Funeral Chapel of Augusta. He was born on June 18, 1923, in Aiken, to Sam and Ida (BARRETT) HATTER. He died Friday, Oct. 31, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy and Sammy; one daughter, Lila, Jaydena, Charlotte and Sherry; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Wanda and Elnore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth HATTER; his parents; one son, Jerry; and one daughter, Regina DUGGINS.

Funeral services for 1st SGT. Amos JONES, E-8, Ret., of Gans, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Rev. Shawn Money officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Military Honors were provided by the U.S. Army at Ft. Sill. He was born on March 6, 1924, to Sidney "Sid" JONES and Mary (Horton) JONES. He died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Marion Louise DAY on Dec. 19, 1945, in Mineral Wells, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Marion Louise JONES of the home; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Essie and Pauline; one brother, Aaron and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, James Kay "Jimmy" JONES.

Alphonsine Marie KUTIL, 84, of Sallisaw, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, in Sallisaw. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 6, 1919, in Vermillion, S.D., to Mr. and Mrs. Ed GIRARD. She married Clarence Dennis KUTIL on July 26, 1938, in Souix Falls, S.D. He preceded her in death on Feb. 8, 1988. Survivors include one daughter, Dianne; three sons, Melburn, Michael and Bernard; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Laura and Dora Mae.

Funeral services for Irene "Sis" RIDER, 78, of Marble City, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the Marble City Holliness Church, with Brother Stanley Cottrell officiating. Burial is in Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Aug. 4, 1925, in Vian, to Alford KENNEDY and Emma YAHOLA. She died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, in Marble City. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Thelma and her husband Larry Don; Patricia and her husband Harold "Red"; Phyllis and her husband Ed, and Kathy and her husband LeRoy; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and his wife Bonnie; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lorine, Jewell and Louella and husband Jerry; one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and his wife Ruth; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen RIDER and one sister, Christine KENNEDY.

Funeral services for Maxine W. ADAMS, 75, of Keota, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at Murry Spur Free Will Baptist Church in Murry Spur, with Rev. Harold Bates and Rev. C.L. Thomas officiating. Burial is in Fairview Cemetery in Panama, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau.She was born on April 12, 1928, in Latham. She died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was married to Robert C. ADAMS for 57 years. Survivors include her husband Robert C. ADAMS of the home; one daughter, Patricia; one granddaughter; one sister Modean; one brother, Leon and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her oldest brother, Marvin WATSON; and her triplet sisters, Geraldine and Emmadean WATSON.

Funeral Services for Jewell Willieby BENNETT, 96, of Gore, will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at the Agent Chapel in Gore with the Bro. Tommy Young officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born Nov. 17 1906, in Hattieville, Ark. to Caleb Nathaniel BENNETT and Hatie Person (SHERRELL) BENNETT. He died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Vian. He was married to Thelma Irene (WARREN) BENNETT on Dec. 22, 1984 in Bakersfield, Cal. Survivors include one daughter Gwenda; one son Kerman; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Crystal and Leona; five step-sons, Arnold, Honk, W.J. (Pete) and Charles, and Fred; several step grandchildren; and several step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Irene (WARREN) BENNETT who died Dec. 17, 1999, and his first wife Ola BENNETT.

Funeral Services for Dorothy L. GALLOWAY, 74, of Muldrow, will be held Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at the Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow with Rev. Lowell Churchill, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Nov. 18, 1928, in Marble City to Willis LONGSHORE and Cora (ANDERSON) LONGSHORE. She died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Paula Kaye and Robert; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Patricia, and Ronald and Vicki; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Frances; one brother, Charley; and companion Truman.

Funeral services for Dennis Ronald JARVIS, 60, of Del City, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, at the Hahn-Cook Street & Draper Chapel in Oklahoma City, with burial in Morrison Cemetery in Morrison, under the direction of Hahn-Cook Street & Draper Funeral Directors of Oklahoma City. A celebration of his life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Bethel Baptist Church, 100 East Creek, Sallisaw. Friends are invited to join the JARVIS family Sunday afternoon for the memorial and visit with Carolyn JARVIS, their children and their families. He was born Jan. 6, 1943, to John JARVIS and Dorothy JARVIS PRUITT. He died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn JARVIS; two sons, Jay and Jed; three daughters Jennifer, Jill and Jessica and sons-in-law Joe, Matt and Bob, respectively; eight grandchildren; one brother, Johnny; five nephews and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Josh PRUITT; and one sister, Sandy SCARBERRY.

Funeral services for Janice Elma LENNIER, 78, of Spiro, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Spiro, with Father Michael Charles Vincent officiating. Cremains are being buried at Mountain View Cemetery in Hackett, Ark. She was born June 14, 1925, in Detroit, Mich., to Francis Chester GILBERT and Lillian Ann DeCELLES. She died Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Paul Edward LENNIER, of the home; three daughters and two son-in-laws, Linda Lee and her husband Robert ; Lori Lynn; Paula Sue and her husband Stan; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Alfred McGUIRE, 71, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the First Freewill Baptist Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Dale Gallaher and Gilbert Pixley officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born on March 9, 1932, in Ozark, Ark., to Chester Lee McGUIRE and Zelma Mae BROWN. He died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, in Roland. He married Dona Mae BROWN on May 26, 1951, in Fort Smith. She preceded him in death on July 27, 2002. Survivors include three daughters, Ann and Kathy and Peggy; one son, Donnie; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Albert; several half-brothers and sisters; and nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one son, James McGUIRE.

Graveside services for Daniel Marcus MELTON, 34, of Fort Smith, Ark., since the mid 1990's, formerly of Stigler, were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, at the Stigler Cemetery, with Rev. Lonnie Williams officiating, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. He was born on May 20, 1969, to Lloyd MELTON and Hazel (SNOW) MELTON. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2003, at his home. Survivors include his father of Muldrow; his maternal grandmother Ellie SNOW; four brothers, Lloyd, Fred, Steve and Michael; three sisters, Sandy, Rebecca Joyce and Tammy; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, two brothers, Ricky Wayne MELTON and John David MELTON.

Graveside services for Levi MORRIS, 92, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Tom Girty Cemetery south of Webbers Falls, with Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Nov. 2, 1911, in Sequoyah County, to George Henry MORRIS and Mary (BYERS) Morris. He died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in the Gore Nursing Center. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; three sisters; and two wives, Ellen MORRIS and Helen MORRIS.

Funeral services for Edna Aline POWELL, 95, of Webbers Falls, were held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls, with Revs. Wendell Cox and Richard Weatherford officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. She was born on Nov. 13, 1907, in Keota, to Robert and Myrtle (FOSTER) WRIGHT. She died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in the Gore Nursing Center. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Barbara, and Sidney and Dorothy; one brother, Jack and his wife Sybil; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John POWELL; one son, Kenneth Ray POWELL; one grandson, Patrick POWELL; one sister, Thelma NIXON; two brothers, Bert WRIGHT and Willard WRIGHT who was killed in World War II.

Funeral services for Richard SANDERS, 71, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Charlie Shell and Jim Goines officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 5, 1932, in Bunch, to Steve SANDERS and Eliza KNIGHT. He died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in Muskogee. He was raised by his grandmother Sallie BEARPAW. His parents and one son, Doyle SANDERS, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Patricia (DUNN) SANDERS of the home; six daughters, Pamela Gail, Deborah Lynn, Brenda Jean, Wyona Denne, Marlene Renee and Sandra Lynn; five sons, Perry Alvin, Tim Nathaniel, Mike Owen, Eric, and Richard Dewayne; 27 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Iris, Sharon and Esther; two brothers, Dewey and Victor.

Carroll L. TURMAN, 44, of Hackett, Ark., died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, in his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. Mr. TURMAN was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife Judy TURMAN of the home, two sons, Jody and Jermey; his mother, Jeanetta INGRAM; three sisters, Patty, Audra and Cheryl; and four brothers, Billy, Glenn and Wally and Darrell.

Graveside services for Evelyn Alleen WOOTEN, 84, of Spiro, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Clyde Chipper Hinds and Cecil Swepston officiating, under the direction of Grace Manor Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Nov. 15, 1918, in Lincoln, to Roy A. and Willie (ELLIS) THORNTON. She died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon, Evelyn and Wilma; two brothers, James and Leroy; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter Price WOOTEN; and one sister, Rosalee Joy.

Funeral services for Joe WYLIE, 73, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Gore United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mark Howard officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on Oct. 22, 1930, in Carthage, Ark., to Peter Kelso WYLIE and Ellen Pauline (PURDY) WYLIE. He died on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Sallisaw. Mr. WYLIE married Betty Jean ASHTON on May 28, 1950, in Alva. Survivors include his wife Betty J. WYLIE of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Rex; one son and daughter-in-law, Sam and Faye; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Peter K.

Funeral services for Melissa Ann WEIR BODIRSKY, 26, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 12 noon Friday, at the Roland First Assembly of God Church, with burial in Oak Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in her home. Survivors include her husband, David Jo BODIRSKY; two children, Zachary David and Matt Garrett.

Funeral services for Robert Leo CARLILE Sr., 83, of Tahlequah, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, at the Reed-Culver Chapel in Tahlequah, with Rev. Randall Johnson officiating. Burial was in Park Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home, Inc. of Tahlequah. He was born on Feb. 27, 1920, in Park Hill, to Stephen Foreman CARLILE and Sadie Bell (LUNA) CARLILE. He died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Sue CARLILE of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Barbara Jean and her husband Doyle, and Johnneine, and Vickey Lynn and her husband Doug; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert "Bob" Leo Jr. and his wife Dorothy, and Johnny Paul and his wife Linda; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Azle and her husband Bob; and several nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Podzo DUNN and Bill CARLILE; and five sisters, Ruby, Helen, Hazel, Mattie and Callie.

Funeral services for Fannie M. COOK, 82, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Woodlawn Memorial Park Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Friday, Nov. 7, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Linda J., Judy G., and Jeanice; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bertha. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill COOK Jr.

Memorial services for Kassie Laine JONES, 19, of Cecil, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, at the Shaffer Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark, Ark., with Rev. Darin Garton officiating, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home of Ozark. She was born on Nov. 1, 1984, in Fort Smith, Ark., to James and Sally (PILLSTROM) JONES. She died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Charleston, Ark. Survivors include one son, Jayden Kohl; her mother Sally JONES; her father and step-mother, Debbie JONES; two sisters, Stacy and Gretchen; two brothers, Mark and Randy. She was preceded in death by one brother, Keith JONES.

Graveside services for Bertha E. CRANFILL NELSON, 91, of Arkoma, formerly of Mena, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, at the Brushy Cemetery in Oden Ark., under the direction of Beasley-Wood/Geyer-Quillin Funeral Home of Mena. She was born Aug. 9, 1912, in Oden, Ark. to James A. McKAY and Nellie Florence JUSTON McKAY. She died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, in Arkoma. Survivors include five daughters, Lola, Gladys, Sadie, Helen and Marie; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 29 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leslie NELSON; one son, Elmer Richard CRANFILL and three sisters.

Funeral services for Maggie SHAVER, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. She was born Jan. 12, 1917, in Crawford county, Ark. She died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Margie and Edna; one son, Kenith ; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Raymond Clayton FOWLER, 82, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, at the First Baptist Church of Roland, with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park on Stateline Road, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on June 23, 1921, in Fort Smith. He died on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Velma Daniel FOWLER; two daughters, Sylvia and Beverly; two sons, Wayne and Alan; three granddaughters; two grandsons; six great-grandchildren; four step-sons, Gene, Terry, Shannon and Ben; 11 step-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary L. GRAY of Booneville, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the Grayson Assembly of God Church in the Grayson community near Booneville, with burial in Helton Cemetery near Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home of Booneville. She died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, in a Waldron, Ark. hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Mable, Ann, Linda and Joan; four sons, Derral, Dennis, Delmar and Darvin; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Hazel, Brunetta and Johnie; two brothers, Nathan and John D. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. GRAY.

Funeral services for Trixie HANEY, 83, of Heavener, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Dowden Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Reichert Cemetery in Heavener, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. She died on Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, in Poteau. Survivors include three sisters, Laura, Faye, and Estell; two brothers, George and L.D.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis HANEY; and three brothers

Funeral services for Opal Doshia OGDON, 89, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Charles Ogdon and Rev. Edwin Ogdon officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on March 23, 1914, in Ole Remy Community, to Roland PATTERSON and Emma (BROWN) PATTERSON. She died Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Linda; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Ocie; and several cousins, nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Eules "Jim" REEVES, 79, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church, with Rev. James Rice officiating. Burial was in Gum Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on May 20, 1924, in Russellville, Ark., to Archie and Minnie (LAYMON) REEVES. He died on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in his home. He married Marie JAMES on Dec. 16, 1950, in West Plains, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Marie REEVES of the home; his children, Archie and Susan, and Debbie and Loyd, Carl and Carol, and Kirk and Cindy; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Henry CHISUM; two sisters, an infant and Ruth BUTTERY; and two brothers, Alfred and Tim CHISUM.

Funeral services for Charles Boyd "Chief" HENRY, 72, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the Vian School auditorium, with Rev. Mack Jackson officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Feb. 25, 1931, in Vian, to Boyd HENRY and Lucy (BALLARD) HENRY. Survivors include his wife Shirley WATERS HENRY of the home; two daughters, Charlotte and Karen; two sons, Andre and Anthony; 1 granddaughter; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mildred HENRY and Louise HENRY; and one brother, Sammy HENRY.

Funeral services for Dorothy F. JONES , 69, of Branch, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark., with Rev. Jackie Brown officiating. Burial is in Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, Kan., under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. She was born on July 30, 1934, in Leavenworth, Kan., to Frank NOACK and Mary BIDATSCH. She died on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, in Roland. Survivors include her husband, Jack JONES of the home; one daughter, Sherrie; two grandchildren; three sisters, Betty, Pat and Pamela; and one brother, Larry.

Graveside services for Lois Marie (BROWN) MARRS, 97, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 15, 1905, in Mansville, Indian Territory, to William Daniel BROWN and Callie Florence (ALDRIDGE) BROWN. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married John F. MARRS on Dec. 29, 1928, in Detroit. He preceded her in death on May 23, 1978. Survivors include two daughters, Betty and Helen Faye; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Velma; and several nieces, Mary and Charles, and Linda Ruth and Donald, nephew David and Adalee, cousins and other relatives and friends, including Paula and Lucy, and Betsy and Tanya. She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Steven Randolph PARSONS; and two sons-in-law, Fred RICHARDSON and Clyde PARSONS.

Arthur Vincent SCAMARDO, 63, of Sanford, Fla. since 1999, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2003, in a Central Florida hospital. He was born on May 29, 1940, in Fort Smith, Ark. Arrangements were under the direction of Tri-County Cremation Service of Longwood, Fla. Survivors include five sons, Frank, John, Rick, Brian and Christopher; five daughters, Angelina, Kristina, Cecelia, Sabrina and Alicia; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Jessica SCAMARDO and Melinda SCAMARDO.

Funeral services for Albert "Uncle Albert" CULLIPHER, 68, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Leroy Reid, Greg McDonald and Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Sept. 22, 1935, in Reydel, Ark., to Alfred Archie CULLIPHER and Gussie Sybil Marie (AYERS) CULLIPHER. He died on Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, in Sallisaw. He married Wanda Jean MURPHY on Oct. 5, 1954 in Greenville, Miss. He married his second wife, Phyllis OSBURN on Nov. 4, 1989, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis CULLIPHER of the home; one daughter, Karen; one son, Ed; four step-children, Allen, Twila, Vicky and Laura; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille and Daisy; one brother, Archie and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry CULLIPHER; one sister, Bertha CUEVAS; and one grandson, Darrell CULLIPHER.

Funeral services for Marie DEAN, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, in an area hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Sue; one son and two daughters-in-law, Roy and Paula, and Ann; five grandsons; five granddaughters; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mae; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben "Dizzy" DEAN; one son, Virgil DEAN; her parents, Monroe and Tennie COOK former residents of Sallisaw; two sisters; and five brothers.

Graveside services for Mildred Louise IVY, 80, of Spiro, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the Cowlington Cemetery south of Sallisaw, with Rev. Tommy Parker officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Nov. 15, 1923, in Short Mountain, to John TATE and Nora JONES TATE. She died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, in Spiro. She married George L. "Buck" IVY in 1952 in Socorro, N.M. He preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1999. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Verdice and Bob, and Margaret and Jerry; four sons and daughters-in-law, William and Linda, Melvin and Vickie, Dewayne and Debbie, and Anthony and Threasa; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Vera; one brother, Earl; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ronnie KEITH, 63, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Sallisaw, with Rev. Tommy Noel officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 28, 1940, in Sallisaw, to Floyd William KEITH and Violet Ina (WALTERS) KEITH. He died on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Peggy Juanita HARDEN on Sept. 11, 1958, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife Peggy KEITH of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Hub, and Angela and Rick; one son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Kathy; four grandchildren; four sisters, Helen, Carol, Brenda and Shirley; one brother, Sam; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Jeffery Wayne KEITH and Michael Lee KEITH.

Graveside services for James E.O. "Bill" LINDSEY, 67, of Ft. Worth, Texas, formerly of Roland, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, at Roland City Cemetery, with Rev. Bob Winton officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born on Jan. 2, 1936, in Roland, to Drewfus Burns LINDSEY and Adele Lou KEAR LINDSEY. He died on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Ft. Worth. Survivors include one daughter, Della Lea FRANKLIN of Ft. Worth; three grandchildren; three sisters, Melba Joyce, Jenevia and Nadine L.; three brothers, , Dennis Lee and Richard D. and Jack Phillip; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Elizabeth Sheppard LINDSEY on Nov. 6, 1992; and two brothers, David Stanley and Joseph Drew LINDSEY.

Graveside services for Michael NIBLETT, 48, of Mansfield, Ark., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, at the Freedom Cemetery north of Waldron, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Ark. He died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2003, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include his mother, Ida NIBLETT; one sister, Mary; and two brothers, Russell and Donald.

Graveside services for John David E. SOPHER, 49, of Oklahoma City, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at the Sunny Lane Cemetery in Del City, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Southeast Funeral Home of Del City. He was born on Dec. 13, 1953, in Pueblo, Colo., to Gorman Ellet and Marilyn Joyce (SPARKS) SOPHER. He died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003. Survivors include his mother; one uncle, Harold; two aunts Mamie and Hazel; and several cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Jay R. THOMAS, 54, of Okmulgee, formerly of Keota, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Unity Baptist Church in Keota, with Rev. Tommy Parker officiating. Burial was in Iron Bridge Cemetery in Keota, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born on Sept. 10, 1949, in Keota, to Jay C. and Iva Lee (WEECE) THOMAS. He died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, in Tulsa. Survivors include three sons, Michael and his wife Becky, Shawn and his wife Valorie, and Jimmy and his wife Tammy; one daughter, Jayme THOMAS of the home; three brothers, R.C., Jimmy and Terry; six sisters, Billie Dean, Anna, Carolyn Sue, Faye, Sharon and Debbie; nine grandchildren; one step-son, Jacob; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Wanda Joyce REID.

Funeral services for Robert Hugh WAYT, 73, of Checotah, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Steephill Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He was born on Aug. 30, 1930, in Fort Smith, to C.B. and Bertha Wallace WAYT. He died on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Aileene WAYT of the home; one daughter, Gayle; one son, Dennis; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Lou, Dora Ellen and Doris; two brothers, Cecil and Bill; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Betty Jo McDONALD and one brother, Donald WAYT.

Funeral services for Wanda Mae WEST, 75, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow, with Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial was in Barling Cemetery in Barling, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Nov. 3, 1928, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Arthur LENINGTON and Jewell Margie (JACOBS) LENINGTON. She died on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Danny; one son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Andrea; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara; and one brother, John.

Leo J. FARMER, 83, of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003. No services will be held. Arrangements were under the direction of Emerald Coast Funeral Home of Ft. Walton Beach. He was born on Aug. 25, 1919, in Hanson. He married Rebecca Ann STOUT on June 5, 1943. Survivors include one son, Leo Walter "Tracy" III and his wife Judith; one daughter, Dixie Lea; one brother, James Virgil and his wife Mary; and an aunt, uncle, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca; and one son, Paul Lee FARMER.

Graveside services for Irene TARTER KREBS, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Friday, at the Eastview Cemetery in Vernon, Texas, with Rev. Ron Fox officiating, under the direction of Sullivan Funeral Home of Vernon, Texas. She was born Aug. 21, 1911, in Plainview, Texas, to Tom TARTER and Cynthia TARTER. She died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, in Sallisaw. She married Ed C. KREBS on Oct. 13, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas. He preceded her in death on Aug. 27, 1991. Survivors include one daughter, Nita; one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter. She was also preceded in death by seven sisters; and eight brothers.

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