November 2005

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Memorial services for Don BARKLEY, 65, of Bunch, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at his daughters home in Bunch with Rev. Gary Mullen officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BARKLEY was born April 16, 1940, in Iowa, to John BARKLEY and Edna EVENSON. He died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, in Bunch. Survivors include three daughters, Kari and John, Kristy and Brent, Kim and Brad; one son, Kevin and Pam; one sister, Jeanette; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Bobby R. BARNES, 72, of Texarkana, Texas, were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005, at the Chapelwood Funeral Home Chapel in Nash, Texas with Bobby Kesterson officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery in Texarkana, under the direction of Chapelwood Funeral Home of Nash. Mr. BARNES was born June 16, 1933, in Akins. He died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, June S. BARNES of Texarkana; one son and daughter-in-law, Billy Bob and Darlene; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Bradley, and Glenda and Bobby; two sisters, Pluma and Katie; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Bernice K. BELCHER, 83, of Sallisaw, formerly of Katy, Texas, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Gibson with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BELCHER was born Jan. 23, 1922, in Dallas, to Jess KELLER and Jodie (BIRDWELL) KELLER. She died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Jack Stanley BELCHER, April 12, 1946, in Dallas. He preceded her in death, Sept. 6, 1984, in Katy, Texas. Survivors include one daughter, Jackie; one son, Frank L.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one great-grandchild.

Funeral services for Mildred E. BILLUE, 91, of Webbers Falls, were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Glen Cox officiating. Burial was in Gore Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BILLUE was born Oct. 13, 1914, in Solgohachia, Ark., to John and Elmer EDWARDS. She died Friday October 28, 2005, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra and Arbra; one brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Billie; one sister, Sybil; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband George BILLUE, a son Smokey BILLUE and brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Betty Lou BUTLER, 81, of Spiro, were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Jackie Edwards officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Cameron, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. BUTLER was born Dec. 20, 1923, in Panama. She died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Wade BUTLER of the home; one daughter, Cheryl Kay; one son, Louis; one sister, Priscilla T.; two grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Pearl (GARRETT) TRAWEEK and two sisters, Alean OWENS and Mausolene B. DAVIS.

Funeral services for Liley P. DAVIS, 95, of Blackgum, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church with Revs. Fred Oates and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DAVIS was born Oct. 3, 1910, in Blackgum, to Samuel CHOATE and Elsie (MILAM) CHOATE. She died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, in Sallisaw. She married Lowell C. DAVIS Sept. 5, 1928, in Blackgum. He preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1995. Survivors include two sisters, Jean and Goldie; one brother, Cooie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her two infant children, three sisters, Clessie SHORT, Nell DAVIS and Alice PACK and one brother, Larry CHOATE.

Cremation for Margaret Ann GRACE, 66, of Sallisaw, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GRACE was born Oct. 6, 1939, in Cook County, Ill., to Charles STINEMAN and Kathryn (PECK) STINEMAN. She died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, in Sallisaw. Mrs. GRACE was a homemaker and of the Lutheran faith. She married Roy E. GRACE, Oct. 11, 1957, in Riverside, Calif. Survivors include her husband of the home; three daughters, Cynthia, Rhonda and Crystal; one son, Roy; one sister, Katheryn; eight grandchildren; and one son-in-law, Carl.

Cremation for Jerry M. INMAN, 62, of Muldrow were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. INMAN was born May 5, 1943, in Macomb, Ill., to William INMAN and Lola (BADER) INMAN. He died Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Wanda D. SEXTON Oct. 28, 1964, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one son, Anthony; two granddaughters; one sister, Audrey; three brothers, Donald, Robert and Larry; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services for RVenia H. JOHNSON, 87, of East Dundee, Ill., formerly of Vinita and Sallisaw, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Fairview Cemetery in Vinita with Rev. Bill Beard officiating under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Vinita. Mrs. JOHNSON was born Feb. 7, 1918, in Putnam, to Otis and Freda (POLLOCK) HULL. She died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, in Elgin, Ill. She married Harry K. JOHNSON, Feb. 8, 1936. He preceded her in death, Aug. 5, 2005. Survivors include one son, Gene H. and wife Patricia; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Harold MORRIS, 71, of Muldrow, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, his family will officiate under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Morris was born March 3, 1934, in Gore, to Edward MORRIS and Dessie Mae (POWELL) MORRIS. He died Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Bertha Louies MILLER in March of 1968 in Stigler. She preceded him in death, Aug. 28, 2003. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharyon and Robert "Red", Ladonna and Ricky, and Sheila and Billy; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Danny, and Alden and Teresa; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Selmer, Robert and Jerry. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Dorothy and Darlene MORRIS and two brothers, Kenneth and Paul MORRIS.

Funeral services for Louis J. ALLEN, 89, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Tommy Treat and Bro. Odis Cook officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ALLEN was born July 12, 1916, in Blackjack Community, to Mack C. ALLEN and Mattie (FOLSOM) ALLEN. He died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Mary Beatrice BARNES, Dec. 28, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one sister, Oleta; four nieces; and several other relatives, in-laws, friends and neighbors.

Funeral services for Joe Lee CRAWLER, 68, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Marble City with Rev. Dewayne Hardbarger officiating. Burial is in Barber Cemetery in Barber Community, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CRAWLER was born March 1, 1937, in Barber Community, to John Maes CRAWLER and Lizzie (FLUTE) CRAWLER. He died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, John Kenneth CRAWLER.

Graveside services for Paul FIELDING, 75, of Roland, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Farmington Cemetery in Farmington, Ark., with his family and friends officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FIELDING was born June 24, 1930, in Quay, to Jennings Bryan FIELDING and Josie (CORNOG) FIELDING. He died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Helen Cathrine MOORE, Aug. 4, 1988, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, of the home; two daughters, Tammy and Paula; one step-son, D'Wade; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lucille, Loretta, Coreen and Vivian; and one brother, J. B. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wanda BRISCO FIELDING, his parents, two brothers, Robert and Kenneth FIELDING and one step-son, D'Wayne HATFIELD.

Funeral services for Lena Marie GATTIS, 45, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Mansfield, Ark. Burial was in Dooley Cemetery in Boles, Ark., under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield. Mrs. GATTIS died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Paul GATTIS of the home; five sons, Brandon, Dustin, David, Nathan and Matthew; six sisters, Sherry, Shirley, Nancy, Diana, Laurie, and Debbie; three brothers, Steve, Randy and Jim and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Steven VINES and mother Emma VINES.

Graveside services for Mamie Marie WESSON OGDEN, 83, of Sallisaw, were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Drake Stand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, with Rev. David Clewell officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Ogden was born June 29, 1922, in Drakes Prairie, to George Newton WESSON and Entha Lavanda (WHORTON) WESSON. She died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Linda D. and Brenda D.; four sons, Noah W., Jr., Rev. James A., V. Wayne and Gary G.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for John William RHODES, 63, of Keota, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Tamaha Cemetery with Rev. Gary Maxwell officiating under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. RHODES was born Oct. 22, 1942, in Sedalia, Mo., to Glen and Sylvia (BALDWIN) RHODES. He died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2005, in Keota. He married Treasa TIMMONS, May 20, 1981, in Keota. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one daughter, Tina and Don; three sons, Bobby and Bridget, and Bud and Angie, and Jerry and Melba; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry; one sister, Jean; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Justin RHODES and one grandson, Eric TUNDER.

Cremation for Earl Hartzel RICHARDSON, 73, of Vian, were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RICHARDSON was born Aug. 24, 1932, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Sherman Earl Hartzel RICHARDSON and Velma Mae PARKER. He died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters, Anella and Bonnie Doreen; two sons, Robert Sherman Warren and Elmer Alton; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pat and Betty; his dog and companion of 20 years, Wugly; and several relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Nancy DYE, 85, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. DYE died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Van Buren. Survivors include two daughters, Freada and Nancy; seven sons, Thomas, Jr., Richard, Jerry, Ronald, Ben, Charles and Joe; one sister, Loretta; 100 + grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Fred DYE.

A private memorial service for Frank Dave "Cyote" GOODWIN, 65, of Arkoma, is being held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Arkoma Vortex Art Project. Cremation was under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. GOODWIN died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Arkoma. Survivors include his wife, Joy; one daughter, Mischa; four sons, Nigel, Middagh, Sean and Derek; one sister, Joanne; one brother, Bobby Van; and one aunt, Anna; and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services for Donald Wesley MORRIS, 70, of Stigler, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Stigler with Revs. Ron Cole and Jack Sloan officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. MORRIS was born March 23, 1935, in Eureka Community of Haskell County, to John and Rose (WALLEN) MORRIS. He died Nov. 6, 2005, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Jean MORRIS of the home; four daughters, Julie, Jocolyn, Jennifer Joyce and Janine; one son, Joe; two brothers, Julius and Edmond; 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Darrel Lee SHELTON, 56, of Watson, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Smithville Roping Arena in Smithville. Cremation was under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena, Ark. Mr. SHELTON was born Sept. 27, 1949, in Mena, to Delbert Wesley SHELTON and Bessie Lea (HANKS) SHELTON. He died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, in Borger, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Janna Charlton; two daughters, Jana Lea and Dana Lee and her husband Roland; mother, Bessie Lea HANKS SHELTON; two sisters, Leslie Jean and Virginia Dorene; one brother, Delbert Wesley, Jr.; three grandsons; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Delbert Wesley SHELTON

Funeral services for Hada "Butch" TUCKER Jr., 50, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Don Hutchings officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. TUCKER was born Nov. 12, 1954, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Hada TUCKER, Sr. and Betty Jean (OWENS) TUCKER. He died Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Shantel and Chris and Bridget; parents, Betty Jean TUCKER, and Hada Sr. and Barbara TUCKER; two sisters, Connie and Barbara; one brother, Blaine; one granddaughter; and several other relatives and friends.

Memorial services for James Monroe DUKE, 61, of Heavener, were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Randy Caughern officiating under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral home of Poteau. Mr. DUKE was born Feb. 27, 1944, in Fort Smith, Ark. He died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Helen Jo DUKE of the home; one son, Larry W.; three daughters, Donna, Tina and Angela; eight grandchildren; two great-granchildren; one brother, Ambrose; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Clemmie DUKE, three brothers, Henry DARDEN, Emmett DARDEN and Ed DARDEN, one sister, Hattie BENNETT and a daughter, Cynthia Ann DUKE.

Funeral services for Willie Mae HINES, 103, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw with Rev. Royce Martin officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HINES was born Sept. 29, 1902, in Millsap, Texas, to Richard "Dick" HINES and Hattie Susan (LANE) HINES. She died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Boise. Survivors include three nieces, Paula, Corynne, Susan and husband, Mark; two nephews, Bob and Marvin; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Gladys RUSH and one brother, Leslie HINES.

Funeral services for George Onis JOHNSON, Sr., 64, of Howe, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Ellis Chapel Church in Wister with Revs. Clyde Steelman and Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Burial is in Ellis Chapel Cemetery in Wister, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. JOHNSON was born Nov. 4, 1941, in Wister and died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Howe. Survivors include his wife, Anna JOHNSON of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, George, Jr. and Rhonda, and Rodney and Angie; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Joe; five grandchildren; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis, Leo and Mary Ann, David and Nina, and Elton and Pat; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Bobbie and Jr., Doris and Ron, and Linda and J. D. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Mae JOHNSON, brothers, John O. and Tony JOHNSON and sister, Nancy BUTLER.

Funeral services for C.V. "Mac" OLLIE, 84, of Poteau, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Panama with Revs. Phil McGehee and F.L. Holton officiating. Burial was in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. OLLIE was born Jan. 21, 1921, in Calhoun. He died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Poteau. Survivors include two brothers, Grady, Sr. and George, Jr.; one sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Jack; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, George, Sr. and Jessie OLLIE, one brother, J.D. OLLIE and three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Lee OLLIE, Katie OLLIE and Doris OLLIE.

Funeral services for Florene Evelyn ROBERTSON, 64, of Vian, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Rod Click officiating. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery, northwest of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROBERTSON was born Jan. 7, 1941, in Webbers Falls, to Otis Ira McNATT and Lina Nora JONES. She died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Levi ROBERTSON, March 1, 1969, in Silver City, Nev. He preceded her in death, Jan. 30, 2003, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Patty and Mike, Amy, Loretta and Phil, and Tammy and Michael; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Rick and Gina, and David; one step-son, Randy; one brother, Jim; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Beatrice HENSON SMITH, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SMITH was born March 11, 1917, in Sequoayh County, to M.L. "Bud" METHENY and Flora (WINTERS) METHENY. She died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters and two sons-in-law, Shirley H., Betty L., Melba S., Norma J. and Dempsey, and Linda L. and Gary; two sons and daughter-in-law, Herbert and James E. and Juanita; 19 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Hosie L. HENSON and Forrest E. SMITH, two brothers, Clarence and Floyd METHENY and two grandchildren, Jay and Tara HARL.

Funeral services for Harold Dean BLEDSOE, 61, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BLEDSOE was born April 22, 1944, in Muldrow, to William Raz BLEDSOE and Lula Kate (WHEELER) BLEDSOE. He died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, in Muskogee. He married Bobbie EUBANKS, Aug. 1, 1979, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie; one daughter, Velvet; one son, Chris; two sisters, Nellie and Marilyn; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends; and one special pet, Sooner. He was preceded in death by his four brothers, his twin, Darrell Gene BLEDSOE and William, Bill and Jerry BLEDSOE.

Graveside services for Dennis Christopher BOLTHAUSER, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. BOLTHAUSER died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Robin and Tammy; two sons, Jerrod and Aaron; one sister, Betty; and one brother, Tommy.

Funeral services for Glendell CECIL, 83, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. CECIL was born Sept. 24, 1922, in Mulbery, Ark. He died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Frances of the home; three daughters, Joyce, Ann and Glenda; one step-daughter, Janice; three sons, Robert, Donnie and Daniel; one step-son, William; one brother, Bruce; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Butch and Dennis.

Cremation for Delores DAVIS, 79, of Mountainburg was under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. DAVIS died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Dondra, Paula, Vyneta and Cheryl; one son, Dennis; 32 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jimmy Grant DAVIS, 39, of Phoenix, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral home of Fort Smith. Mr. DAVIS died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, in Phoenix. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Geraldine and Danny WILSON; fiancé, Norma; two sons, Jessie and Cody; one step-daughter, Brittney; three sisters, Betty, Julie and August; two brothers Vinnie and Danny; mother of his children, Terri DAVIS; and numerous friends.

Graveside services for Emit "Scoon" FOREMAN, 81, of Sallisaw, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Foreman Cemetery, south of Sallisaw with his friends officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Foreman was born Jan. 23, 1924, in Foreman Community, to John Timothy FOREMAN, Jr. and Bertha Ethel FOUTS. He died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, in Sallisaw. . Survivors include one sister, Elsie; three half-sisters, Margaret, Sue and Carol; one brother, Kenneth; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for John E. HAMMOCK, Jr., 56, of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Rev. Don Walker officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HAMMOCK was born Sept. 4, 1949, in Ripley, Tenn., to John Earl HAMMOCK, Sr. and Carrie Mae (GREEN) HAMMOCK. He died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005, in Muldrow. He married Carolyn HOLT, Dec. 13, 1967, in Arvin, Calif. Survivors include his wife, of the home; one daughter, Alethea; one son, Sean Wesley; four brothers, Billy Ray, Ray R., Robert and Danny; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Sylvester R. LEE, 68, of Vian, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Vian with Revs. T.D. Drew, J.D. Jones and Mack Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LEE was born Feb. 14, 1937, in Vian, to Cornelius LEE and Augrel L. (DREW) LEE. He died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include his mother, Augrel L. DREW LEE of Vian; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Funeral services for Jimmie McCOY, 89, of Vian, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Vian High School Auditorium with Rev. Anthony Randall officiating. Burial is in McCoy Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McCOY was born March 17, 1916, in Vian, to Alex McCOY and Yahni BUSTER. He died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2005, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters, Elsie and her husband, Calvin, and Gayle and her husband, Darrell; two sons, Jimmie "Lotnie" and his wife Jeri, and James "Hooksie"; 18 grandchildren and two honorary grandsons, Aaron and Abraham "Spuddy"; 36 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Walter Grant OLCOTT, Sr., 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, with Rev. Ben Anderson officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OLCOTT was born Feb. 5, 1924, in Albany, N. Y., to John North OLCOTT and Altheia (KILLIAM) OLCOTT. He died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Fort Smith. He married Sally MUNROE, April 22, 1956, in Carthage, N. Y. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sally OLCOTT of the home; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Walter, Jr. and Connie, Christopher Roe and Amy, Jonathan Lee and Tami, and Matthew Halden; one brother, James; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Danna Renee OLCOTT and two brothers, Jack and Bruce OLCOTT.

Funeral services for Ola PARKER, 84, of Fort Smith, were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Smith Mortuary Chapel in Charleston, Ark. Burial was in the Garden of Memories in Charleston, under the direction of Smith Mortuary of Charleston. Mrs. PARKER was born Jan. 11, 1921, in Lavaca to Thomas Arthur SHAVER and Mammie Sarrah (HARMON) SHAVER and died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. PARKER was the widow of Ray PARKER. Survivors include four daughters, Sue. Sondra, Pat, and Sarah; two sons, Tommy and Roy; one sister, Flossie; one brother, Bink; 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Bobby Dean PUGH, 59, of Quinton, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the R. E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Rev. Eddie Dye officiating. Burial was in Sans Bois Cemetery, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Mr. PUGH was born July 29, 1946, in Fish Creek, to Kenneth and Beatrice (KRUMSICK) PUGH. He died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2005, in Tulsa. He married Barbara RUSSELL, May 26, 1995, in Quinton. Survivors include his wife, of the home; three sons, Bobby, Shawn and Todd; one daughter, Dawn; three step-children, Saundra, Teresa and Raymond; seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren; his parents, Kenneth and Beatrice PUGH; one brother, Kenneth PUGH; one sister, Brenda; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Graveside services for Darrell W. REED, 57, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, with Rev. Kenneth Bynum officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. REED was born Oct. 23, 1948, in Santa Paula, Calif., to George REED and Marie (MONTGOMERY) REED. He died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Muldrow. He married Judy A. CANTRELL, July 8, 1972, in Sequoyah County. Survivors include his wife, Judy A. REED of the home; one daughter, Sherry; two sons, DeWayne and Charles; eight grandchildren; one sister, Irma; one brother, Calvin; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles REED.

Funeral services for Beatrice "Bea" SHELBY, 97, of Muskogee, were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls with Rev. Ed Standifird officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. SHELBY was born Dec. 28, 1907, in Casa, Ark., to Ollie Harrison CHAPPELL and Velerie Gertrude (MASSEY) CHAPPELL in Casa. She died Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, in Muskogee. She married Bill SHELBY, April 29, 1925, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include two sons, Raymond, and Bob and wife Margaret; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Burl and wife Betty; two sisters, Claire and Verla; two sisters-in-law, Juanita and Florene; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her brother, Ivan CHAPPELL and her sisters, Mildred CHAPPELL ELLIS and Marrium CHAPPELL.

Graveside services for Mildred "Tommie" Cook KERBAUGH, 79, of Bethany, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mitchell Cemetery in Gans with Rev. David Clewell officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KERBAUGH was born March 2, 1926, to Jim C. COOK and Willard Frances RAGSDALE. She died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, in Bethany. Survivors include one son, Dr. Jim and wife Margaret; one sister, Helen; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Eddie KERBAUGH, two sisters, Katherine COOK and Ruth JOHNSON, two brothers, Marvin COOK and Leroy COOK and her daughter, Cheryl Sarah PACK.

Funeral services for James King ARMSTRONG, 55, of Vian, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Vian with Revs. Jim Murphy and Len McCarty officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ARMSTRONG was born April 21, 1950, in Sallisaw, to Glen Alfred ARMSTRONG and Margaret Rebecca (KING) ARMSTRONG. He died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in Vian. He married Sally RITTER, Dec. 31, 1973, in Vian. Survivors include his wife, Sally ARMSTRONG of the home; one sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Bill; father-in-law, Harold "Sonny" RITTER and favorite mother-in-law, Mona RITTER; three sisters-in-law, Carol, Mona, Debra and husband, Joel, and Mona and husband, Roy; nieces and nephews, Joe and Misty, Shawn and Sandy, and Brandon, Brock and Kristen, Blake, Richard and Sheri D'Lynn, Heath and Dena, Glen and Michelle, Meredith, Nick and Bryan. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Richard Glen ARMSTRONG.

Funeral services for retired United States Air Force Lt. Col. Roland BENSON, 85, of Tulsa, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Tommy Hawkins and Brandon Benson officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BENSON was born Sept. 1, 1920, in Brooken, to George W. BENSON and Carrie Myrtle (BAKER) BENSON. He died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, in Broken Arrow. He married Sara Ruth BROOKS, Feb. 13, 1943, in Bisbee, Ariz. She preceded him in death, Feb. 28, 1992, in Tulsa. Survivors include his second wife, Helen (BRASIER) BENSON of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Jim; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Mike and Diane, Eric and Barbara, Jeff and Kathy, Kirk, and Craig and Lesha; one son-in-law, Wendell; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia, Darlene and Shirley; one brother, Ervin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, one daughter, Kim RICHARDS, two sisters, Wanda and Evelyn, two brothers, Lee and Rudolph, two grandsons, Lt. Stephen BENSON and Tyler BENSON.

Funeral services for David Allen "Trey" BROWN, 11, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. 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 Muldrow. He was born Feb. 16, 1994, in Fort Smith, Ark., to David Allen BROWN, Jr. and Dayla Garlene (SHARP) BROWN. He died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, in San Antonio. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, Roger and Jan SHARP; paternal grandparents, Harrold and Barbara CATHEY; great-grandparents, Garland and Jean HUFF, Quinton and Irene BURRAHM and Bea MUSGRAVE; and aunts and uncles, Mark and Leslie, Brett and Misti, Leonard, Amanda and Kim.

Funeral services for Paulette BYRUM, 34, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel, Inc. in Fort Smith. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. BYRUM was born Feb. 10, 1971, in Fort Smith. She died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her fiancée, David; one daughter, Katelyn; one son, Shane; mother, Mary YUTTERMAN; four sisters, Debra, Pamela, Shirley and Kimberly; and one brother, Paul Jr.

Funeral services for Jimmy Don COATNEY, 30, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Akins Assembly of God Church, northeast of Sallisaw with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. Coatney was born July 22, 1975, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Roger COATNEY and Janet (TAYLOR) COATNEY. He died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his parents of the home; one sister, Jennifer; one brother, Mark; paternal grandparents, Fred and Shirley COATNEY; maternal grandparents, Charles and Bonnie TAYLOR; girlfriend, Linda; one aunt, Sheila; six uncles, Larry and Tawana, Charles and Marcia, Mike, Tony, Tim and James; one niece; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Ronny COATNEY and great-grandparents.

A wake service for Darren Allen GRIMMETT, 36, was held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Turner GRIMMETT. Burial is in Red Bird Cemetery in Vian, at 1 p.m. under the direction of Reed-Culver Funeral Home of Tahlaquah. Mr. GRIMMETT was born Feb. 9, 1969, in Denver, to Turner and Laura Jean (WILSON) GRIMMETT. He died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in Tulsa. Survivors his father, Turner GRIMMETT; six sisters, Debra Rene, Dianna Lynn, DeVona Faye, Donna Arleen, Mona Lee and Delaine Renee Silva; maternal grandparents, Theodore and Edith; and several aunts, uncles and extended family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Laura GRIMMETT and one brother, Turner Dewayne GRIMMETT.

Funeral services for Bobby HINDS, 56, of Gore, were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Springs General Baptist Church, north of Tahlequah, with Rev. William Redfearn officiating. Burial was in Blue Springs Cemetery in Tahlequah, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. HINDS was born Jan. 2, 1949, in St. Louis, Mo., to Robert Edward HIND and Geraldine Lahoma (MANNING) HINDS. He died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005, in Gore. Survivors include his parents, Ulas and Jerry REDFEARN; one sister, Judy; three brothers, Rickey Lynn, Bryan Ulas and Ronald David; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Lester "D.C." LAND, 79, of Miami, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Christ Church, south of Fairland with Rev. Jim Land officiating. Burial was in Buzzard Cemetery in Grove, under the direction of Paul Thomas Funeral Home of Miami. Mr. LAND was born July 26, 1926, in Sallisaw, to Drury Gaylord and Jewell (CALLAHAN) LAND. He died Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Commerce. Survivors include three sons, Michael A., James K. and Ray G.; two daughters, Susanne and Belinda; two brothers, Paul and Wayne; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald LAND.

Graveside services for Earl Junior POLK, 76, of Muldrow, were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. Polk died Monday, Nov. 14, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Alta Jean of the home; one daughter, Norma Jo and her husband, Ira; one son, Mark and his wife, Karla; one sister, Billie; two brothers, Carl and Clifton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Leon REED, 81, of Muldrow, were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Gill Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. REED died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ruby REED of the home; one daughter, Donna; two sisters, Bonnie and Norma Jean; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both parents Andrew and Dora Tharsher REED.

Funeral services for Bobby Gene SCOTT, Jr., 26, of Arkadelphia, Ark., will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel in Arkadelphia. Burial will be in Dobyville Cemetery near Okolona, under the direction of Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. of Arkadelphia. Mr. SCOTT was born July 5, 1979, in Galveston, Texas, to Bobby Gene SCOTT, Sr. and Diana Audrey (WYANT) SCOTT. He died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005. Survivors include his parents, three brothers, Timothy, Thomas Glenn and Jonathan Curtis; one sister, Sharon.

Funeral services for Emerson Ralph SQUIRES, 82, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in Chastain Cemetery, near Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral home of Van Buren. Mr. Squires died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Melba of the home; two daughters, Billie Sue and husband Bobby, and Kathy and husband Rick; two sons, Rodney and wife Angie, and Terry and wife Lisa; one sister, Frances; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchildren.

Cremation for Peggy Lou WHITE, 73, of Van Buren, Ark., was under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WHITE was born Nov. 2, 1932, in Booneville, Ark. She died Friday, Nov. 18, 2005, in Van Buren. Survivors include three daughters, Patti, Susan and Mona; two step-daughters, Dorothy and Toni; one son, Danny; one step-son, Butch; one sister, Phyllis; one brother, Walter; 13 grandchldren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. C. WHITE.

Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Funeral services for Mary Frances WRIGHT, 87, of Barling, Ark., will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. WRIGHT was born Oct. 18, 1918, in Salida, Colo. She died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, in a local hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Karen; daughter-in-law, Kathy; and two grandchildren.

Funeral services for Howard I. BOOKER II, 47, of Greenville, Texas, previously of Sallisaw, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Peters Funeral Home in Greenville. Burial was in Memoryland Memorial Park in Greenville, under the direction of Peters Funeral Home of Greenville. Mr. BOOKER died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Tammy BOOKER; daughters, Monica and Ashley; one grandson,; mother and step-father, Emogene and James SMITH; brothers, Robert, Michael; Richard and Daryll; sisters, Rita and Candance; and nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard BOOKER and his sister Lisa BOOKER.

Graveside services for Ruby Newman GOGIAN, 84, of Muldrow, were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Monte Johnson officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. GOGIAN was born June 28, 1921, in Moffett, to John McWHIRTER and Nancy (DAVIS) McWHIRTER. She died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Max, and Sandy and Frank; one son and daughter-in-law, Morgan Maxwell "Mackie" and Glenda; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Stella Mae. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Morgan M. "Max" NEWMAN and George GOGIAN, her parents, one grandson, Jeffery GOGIAN, three brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services for Jimmy JONES, 72, of Sallisaw, will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Joe Jones, Ron Wyrick and Cliff Meece officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JONES was born Nov. 25, 1932, in Vinson, to Albert Nathaniel JONES and Jesse Loyce (Francis) JONES. He died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, in Sallisaw. He married Myrna Lee BROWN, May 25, 1957, in Mangum. Survivors include his wife Myrna JONES of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Laurie, and Joe and Shillalie; five grandchildren and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Augrel Lottie DREW LEE, 86, of Vian, are being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Vian with Revs. T.D. Drew, Mack Jackson and J.D. Jones officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LEE was born Dec. 8, 1918, in Vian, to Jess DREW and Helen THOMPSON. She died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2005, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Theodonia; two brothers, Carlie and Jesse; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, Sylvester LEE, parents, one sister, Rosie Lee HOLMES and two brothers, Willie and Grover DREW.

Funeral services for Corporal Joshua J. WARE, 20, of Apache, are being held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Comanche Community Center in Apache with Revs. Sharon Gomez, Kim Mammedaty and George Daingkau officiating. Burial is in Rainy Mountain Indian Cemetery, southwest of Mountain View, under the direction of Comanche Nation Funeral Home of Lawton. Mr. WARE was born May 25, 1985, in Lawton. He died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, in Iraq. Survivors his parents, Randy and Alicia MAMMEDATY; three brothers, Dustin, Sky and Daniel; two sisters, Randi and Libby; two step-brothers, Randy Jr. and Kevin; two step-sisters, Dawn Cheri and Melanie; his paternal grandparents, Patrick and Nancy OYEBI; grandfather, Fred OYEBI; adopted brother, Jospeh; adopted sister, Kara; and a special niece, Kiya. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Erwin and Jessie WARE and Vicki TATE, his grandfathers, Albert and Defford OYEBI, his grandmother, Lutie CODY, his aunts Tommie Lee CODY and Pearl CODY-RUIZ and one brother, Lester PARKER, Jr.

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