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Funeral services for Daniel Mark "Sonny" BEAKLEY , 71, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Rev. Eddie Sisk is officiating. Burial is in the Liberty Cemetery north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BEAKLEY was born on Dec. 4, 1934, in Lake City, Ark., to Walter Byrd BEAKLEY and Katie (McCLAIN) BEAKLEY. He died on Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lanora Lottie VANDERBURG on March 8, 1954, in Lake City. Survivors include his wife, Lanora BEAKLEY, of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jean and Freddie, and Martha, and Mary and James; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randal "Bruce" and Angie, and Danny and Sharla; two sisters, Mary, and Martha; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Michael Edward BEAKLEY, and two brothers, David and Ila Lee BEAKLEY.

Graveside services for Shannon BOYD, 37, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Vian Garden of Memories Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mrs. BOYD died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Travis of the home; one daughter, Meagan; one son, Jeffrey; her mother and stepfather, Juanita and Fields SMITH; her father and step-mother, Danny and Myrna COBB; one sister, Monica; seven brothers, Danny, Ray, Chris, Dwayne, Jeff, Lynn and Ronnie

Funeral services for Ted COLEMAN, Sr., 84, of Pocola, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First Baptist Church in Pocola with Rev. Shane Waldrop officiating. Burial is in the National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mr. COLEMAN was born Dec. 19, 1921, in Bokoshe. He died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in Bokoshe. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ted, Jr. and Jan, and Eddie and Kathy; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Ulis; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jack, Bill and Ruth, and Jimmy and Sue; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lena COLEMAN, two brothers, Robert COLEMAN and G.L. COLEMAN, his parents, Gus O. and Sybil K. (GOFF) COLEMAN.

Funeral services for James C. CRAWFORD, 85, of Marble City were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Marble City Baptist Church. The Rev. Leroy Reid, Charlie Shell and Steve Eagle officiated. Burial was in the Marble City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CRAWFORD was born on Jan. 8, 1921, in Armble to Dennis DICKSON and Laura McMINN. He died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Annie, of the home; one son, Clifton, and his wife, Joyce; two sisters, Wilma and Edmee; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Sigrid TRUEBLOOD.

Funeral services for Truman W. ELLISON, 86, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in the Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. ELLISON died on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Wanda, Mary, and Pearl; four sons, Bill, Robert, Neal and Paul; one brother, Eugene; 19 grandchilden; and 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bula Mae (MEDLOCK) Ellison, and his granddaughter, Teresa HARRIS.

Funeral services for Barbara Jean GARNER, 79, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Bro. Ron Riddle and Coby Smith will officiate. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. GARNER was born on Jan. 5, 1927, in Mulberry, Ark., to James BATTLES and Ozella (HUGGINS) BATTLES. She died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006, in Alma, Ark. She married James Allen GARNER on Nov. 18, 1943, in Mulberry. He preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley, and Carolyn; one son, David; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ruth, Betty, Katie, and Pat; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James M. BATTLES and Harold G. BATTLE.

Funeral services for Louis H. "Bud" TANNEHILL, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Pastor Jeff Allred officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TANNEHILL was born Oct. 20, 1937, in Tulsa, to Dr. Lloyd H. TANNEHILL, DO and Katherine E. (PIESCH) TANNEHILL. He died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Gayle M. PADEN, Oct. 19, 1977, in Okmulgee. Survivors include his wife, Gayle TANNEHILL of the home; three daughters, Sherri L, Lisa F. and Rhonda J.; one son, Buddy; 10 grandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Janice.

Funeral services for Geraldine VANN, 82, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Melvin Williams officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. VANN was born Dec. 19, 1923, in Roland, to Jerry VANN and Maggie REYNOLDS. She died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include one sister, Tressie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Kie COLEMAN, Sr., 87, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Belfonte Baptist Church with Revs. Jerry Nofire and Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in Belfonte Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COLEMAN was born Oct. 8, 1919, in the Nicut community, to Charlie COLEMAN and Akie (SEABOLT) COLEMAN. He died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006, in Muldrow. He married Leona Mae EAGLE, Dec. 5, 1942, in Belfonte. She preceded him in death, Jan. 27, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Nathaniel, and Vickey and Bart; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Kie, Jr., and Roy and Kathy, Curtis and Christy, and Roger and Pauline; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Euna Bell NOFIRE, Sarah EAGLE and Almeda ACORN.

Funeral services for Charles E. DALE, 65, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ocker Chapel in Alma. Burial was in Dyer Cemetery in Dyer, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma. Mr. Dale was born Dec. 8, 1940, in Van Buren, Ark., to J.E. "Bud" and Allie B. (RICE) DALE. He died Friday, Oct. 27, 2006, in Alma. Survivors include his wife, Nina DALE of the home; four daughters, Cynthia Ann, Lorri Jean, Cheryl Lynne and Amy Danette; three sisters, Joyce, Sharon, and Connie; three brothers, Doyal, Ronnie and Darrell; several nieces and nephews; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Morris Edward "Butch" WILLIAMS, 54, of Roland were held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Ninth Street Church of Christ in Fort Smith, Ark. Bro. Tommy Brooks officiated. Burial was in the Shady Grove Cemetery under the direction of the Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. WILLIAMS was born on April 5, 1952, in Chickasha to Leon and Mary WILLIAMS. He died on Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Juanita WILLIAMS of Tulsa; daughters, Shelly, Rachel, and Morranda; sons, Shauin and Steven , and Chris; parents, Leon and Mary WILLIAMS; sisters, Thelma and Rita and Linda; brothers, Leon Jr. and Albert, and Timmy; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services for Joy BALLARD, 53, of Mansfield, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Greenwood Church of the Nazarene in Greenwood, Ark. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BALLARD died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, in Fort Smith. Mrs. BALLARD was a homemaker and pastor's wife and a member of Mansfield Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her husband, Pastor Charles G. BALLARD of the home; one son, Charles G. , II; her parents, Reverend Oma A. and Doletta VILES, Sr. ; one sister, Naomi Jeanette; one brother, Oma A.; and one granddaughter

Memorial services for Henry Boyd "Bill" BIBB, 65, of Tahlequah, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Hart Funeral Chapel in Tahlequah, under the direction of Hart Funeral Homes of Tahlequah. Mr. BIBB was born Feb. 21, 1941, in Stilwell, to William Henry and Bertie Louise (McGEE) BIBB. He died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his children, Lisa and husband George, Randy and wife Ashley, Sandy, Bill, Jr., Richard and wife Jenny, Joseph Robert, Courtney and Matthew; two sisters, Susan and Diane; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Arthur CAMPBELL, 70, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Copic Baptist Church in Nicut. The Rev. Teddy Qualls is officiating. Burial is in Lassley Cemetery on family property under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CAMPBELLl was born on Nov. 24, 1935, in Tulsa to Hugh Walter CAMPBELL and Ione May WHITENECK. He died on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his wife, Nadine, of the home; six daughters, Diane and her husband, Larry, and Beverly, Jenny and her husband, Tony, Shelly, Karen and her husband, Brian, and Denise and her husband, David,; three sons, Scott, William and his wife, Rosemary, and Kevin and his wife, Karen; one sister, Anna; two brothers, Jerry and Raymond.; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Howard, Hubert, Phillip and David CAMPBELL, and one sister, Sue PRICE.

Funeral services for Jimmy Lee COWANS, 52, of Vian will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Vian High School Auditorium. Burial is in the Roselawn Cemetery in Vian under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COWANS was born on Feb. 15, 1954. He died, Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Survivors include one son, Ethan Allen; mother, Gertha CORBIT; and father, James HOLMES.

Funeral services for Ron HELZER, 41, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs John Flute and Missy Flute officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HELZER was born May 21, 1965, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Joe W. HELZER and Larue Jeanette (POPE) HELZER. He died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Sandra COPELAND, Nov. 3, 1990, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sandra HELZER of the home; two daughters, Jessica and Amber; one son, Jacob; one step-son, Jerry Wayne, Jr; parents, Joe and Larue HELZER; paternal grandparents, Keith and Roberta SUTTON; two brothers, Mike and Billy; two grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Private family services will be held for Willa Faye HENDRICKS, 72, of Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HENDRICKS was born Nov 10, 1933, in Long, to William Aaron NICHOLS and Wilray CHAPMAN. She died Monday, Oct. 27, 2006, in Muldrow. Survivors include her companion, Bobby; one daughter, Deborah; two sons, William Edward. and Jason; two sisters, Anna Lou and Farrell; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Inez PAINTER and Doris PREWETT; and three brothers, John, Jack and Jim NICHOLS.

Cremation for Kathryn TODD JARVIS, 83, of Vian, was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JARVIS was born July 12, 1923, in Burkburnett, Texas, to Abbie Thornton TODD and Eunice (DUTTON) TODD. She died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, in Vian.She married Gilmer Eddie JARVIS, July 16, 1949, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He preceded her in death, April 18, 2006, in Tahlequah. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and J.W.; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Virgil; one son, Robert Earl; one step-son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Gaynell; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kathy DAVIS, one great-granddauther, Megan JARVIS, her parents and two brothers, A.T. and Joe TODD.

Graveside services for Richard R. JASNA, 60, of Sallisaw were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery gazebo. Pastor Jeff Allred officiated. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JASNA was born on Oct. 31, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Carl Ferdinand JASNA and Elaine HOWE DALUGE. He died on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Linda CALHOUN on March 7, 1967, in San Bernardino, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Linda JASNA, of the home; five sons, Richard, Justin, and Shawn, Chad, and Nathan; three brothers, John and Larry, and Terry; 17 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Brenda Quay MATSLER, 59, of Grove, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a m Monday at the Grove First Assembly of God Church. Pastors Don Law and Gerald Helms officiated. Burial was in the Drake Stand Cemetery west of Sallisaw under the direction of Worley-luginbuel Funeral Homem of Grove. Mrs MATSLER was born on July 9, 1947, in Pawhuska to Charles A BYERS and Bonnie (JOHNSON) BYERS. She died Thursday Nov 2, 2006, at her home near Grove. She married Howard MATSLER, Aug 9, 1969, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Howard, of the home; one daughter Susan and her husband Tim; two sons, Jay and his wife, Debra, and Howard, Jr.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Eldoe Dale OWENS, 73, of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Muldrow with Revs. Connie Gibson and Randy Wade officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OWENS was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Van Buren, Ark., to Cornelius "Nealey" OWENS and Maude Mae (RANDALL) OWENS. He died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Wava Earlene, May 9, 1951, in Bakersfield, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Wava OWENS of the home; two daughters, Rebeka and Vicki; two sons, Forrest and William; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Thomas OWENS, his parents, two sisters, Mildred NEWTON and Dorothy METHANEY and two brothers, Artist "Sonny" OWENS and Alva OWENS.

Funeral services for Clif RIDDLE, 59, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. RIDDLE was born Jan. 28, 1947, in Stigler. He died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Sue of Muldrow; one daughter, Joy and her husband, Eric; one son, Todd and his wife, Monta; his father, Flaude RIDDLE; two sisters, Bobbie and Pat; one brother, Don; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia RIDDLE.

Funeral services for V.A. "Bill" HONEYCUTT, 77, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. The Rev. Jason Helmbacher officiated. Burial was in the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mr. HONEYCUTT was born on Sept. 14, 1929, in Hector, Ark., to James Allen HONEYCUTT and Ila (McALESTER) HONEYCUTT. He died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married JoAnn "Jody" MITCHELL on May 20, 1953, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Jody HONEYCUTT, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Kerry Diane and Brady; one son and daughter-in-law, John Alan and Jennifer; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was prededed in death by three sisters, Rose, Emma and Verda, and six brothers, Verlon, Herman, Ardis, Carl, S.I., and James Willard.

Funeral services for Love WHITEACRE, 32, of Midland, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Greenwood Church of the Nazarene in Greenwood, Ark. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WHITEACRE died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Sean WHITEACRE of the home; one daughter, Symphony Lynn; her father, pastor Charles G. BULLARD; one brother, Charles G., II; and her grandparents, Reverend Oma A. and Doletta VILES, Sr.

Funeral services for J.T. YOUNGBLOOD, 71, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Revs. J.A. Nickson, William Brown, and Carl Rucker are officiating. Burial is in the Centerpoint Cemetery in Redland. Mr. YOUNGBLOOD was born on Nov. 21, 1934, in Redland to Buddy YOUNGBLOOD and Dora LANGSTON. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006. Survivors include one daughter, Roberta; one son, John T. Jr.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Austine, and Lee Anna; two brothers, Clarence, and Silas; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mildred Inez JOHNSON ALLEN, 87, of Vian, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Westside Church of Christ in Vian with Brother Tommy Young and Lawrence Johnson officiating. Burial is in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ALLEN was born Dec. 3, 1918, in Gans, to Samuel William JOHNSON and Martha Lou (DANIELS) JOHNSON. She died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Inez Laverne, and Arlene and Calvin; one sister, Lavada; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; six great-great-grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law, Imo, Helen and Wanda. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Carol ALLEN, four sisters, Emma ROTERT, Edna TRAMMELL, Audrey JOHNSON and Eric HOLMES and seven brothers, Marzy, Martin, Perry, Durward, Earl, Ben and George JOHNSON.

Funeral services for Harvey Lee COLE, 78, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. The Revs. Al Ruckman and Mike McKinney are officiating. Burial is the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COLE was born on Dec. 6, 1927, in the Maple community to Elmer COLE and Artie (WOODWARD) COLE. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in Edmond. He married Joyce Geneva ROSS on May 17, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Joyce COLE, of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Kathy and her husband, Mike, and Karen; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Maurita and Dorothene; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Roger Lee COLE, in 1990.

Funeral services for Ethel WOODS CRAWFORD, 72, of Bunch, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Vision of Christ Ministries in Marble City with Revs. Charley Seaton, Jr. and Jerry Cheater officiating. Burial was in Flute Springs Cemetery in Marble City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CRAWFORD was born Nov. 10, 1933, in Bengal, to Roy Thomas WOODS and Ruby Enid (HOUSTON) WOODS. She died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, in Vian. She married Edward Leroy CRAWFORD, Dec. 21, 1951, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Leroy of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Margaret and Charley, and Janie and Terry, and Sue; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Sonny and Majorie, Buddy and Arlena, and Stevie; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary and Ruth; two brothers, Perry and Preston Roy. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, Molly BURNS, Mattie Mae WOODS and Ida Lou RUSSELL, one brother, Printice Don WOODS, one great-granddaughter, Shelly Ann CRAWFORD, one niece, Debra BURNS and one sister-in-law, Cora WOODS.

Funeral services for Paul Marshall RESCH, 68, of Muskogee were held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in Steep Hill Cemetery in Arkansas under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. RESCH died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Judy (SANDERS) RESCH of the home; two sons, Bruce K., and Phillip B. and his wife, Kathy, daughter-in-law, Billi; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Margie and David and Anita; brother-in-law, Rex; father-in-law, Laverne SANDERS; six grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Bonnie RESCH, one brother, Forrest Ray RESCH, one sister, Juanita McDANIEL and a son, Stephen Arthur RESCH Sr.

Funeral services for Nancy Jane PRATT, 67, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Gore, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth. Burial is in Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth, under the direction of Laurel Land Funeral Home and Cemetery of Fort Worth. Mrs. PRATT was born Jan. 1, 1939, in Chase, Kan., to Raymond Harold and Margaret L. WALKER. She died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, in Fort Worth. Survivors include her son, Jeff and wife, Teresa; ; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Dianna Kay, sister, Phyllis and her husband, Jim WHITEHEAD and many family members and friends.

Ethel M. BRADSHAW, 88, of Sallisaw died on Tuesday Nov. 14, 2006, in Sallisaw. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BRADSHAW was born on Aug. 29, 1918, in Agra to H.L. POOL and Mamie (FUNNEL) POOL. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She married Wayne Russell BRADSHAW Sr. on Sept. 4, 1938, in Tryon. He preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1993, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Wayne, and his wife, Joyce; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, H.R.; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Roy POOL.

Funeral services for Jack Jay CALLISON, 77, of Porum, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Porum with Allen Lawson officiating. Burial is in Coleman Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. CALLISON was born March 21, 1929, in Delaware, to Floyd and Dean Elaine (ROE) CALLISON. He died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include his children, Jackie, Patricia and Frank, Linda and L.D., Paula and Donnie, Brenda and Gary, David and Jenny, and Reva; two brothers, Tom and his wife Dixie, Gary and his wife Vicky; sister, Judy and her husband Jim; 28 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Margie Reva CALLISON, brother, James CALLISON, grandchild and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Odis A. COOK, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bros. Dale Brown and Royce Martin officiating. Burial is in Peters Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COOK was born Sept. 1, 1916, in Sequoyah County, to Monroe COOK and Rosa Alice (RICHARDSON) COOK. He died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in Fort Smith. He married Lora Juanita ELDRIDGE, Aug. 11, 1936, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Juanita COOK of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Linda; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services for Buddy Ray "Big Ol' Bear" DAVIS Jr., 49, of Van Buren, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Gill Cemetery in Van Buren under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. DAVIS was born on Nov. 28, 1956, in Bakersfield, Calif. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2006, in Alta Loma, Calif. He married Mary CARVER on Dec. 29, 1979, in California. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Mary DAVIS; two daughters, Heather, and Erica and her husband, Greg; one son, Chris; his mother and stepfather, Barbara and Frank RENTFRO; three sisters, Jolene and her husband, Mike, Linda and her husband, Robert, and Suzanne; one brother, Grailen; two granddaughters; and a large extended family. Mr. DAVIS was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Paul DAVIS, his father, Buddy DAVIS Sr., and his grandparents, Emma and Gene UPTON and Linda DAVIS GOODWIN and George DAVIS.

Funeral services for Justin Thayer GREEN, 29, of Midwest City, were held, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at the ChoctawRoad Baptist Church. Burial was in Memory Lane Cemetery in Harrah, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home of Midwest City. Mr. GREEN was born Dec. 23, 1976, to Robert Warren GREEN and Glyndia Kay GREEN of Harrah. He died Friday, Nov. 3, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Leah; daughter, Parker; mother, Kay; brother, Jason and family; and a host of other family and friends.

Private memorial services for Lee HARP, 69, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at a later date under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. HARP was born July 18, 1937, in Nevisdale, Ky. He died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors his wife, Gloria of the home; three daughters, April, Rebecca and Cassie; five sons, Larry, Leo, Lex, Philip and Dan; parents, mother and step-father, Edna and Eddie KEEFE; three sisters, Patsy, Minnie and Sharon; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for William Charles "W.C." HELMS, 71, of Roland will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland. The Rev. David Johnson will be officiating. Burial will be in the Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. HELMS was born on July 6, 1935, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Tony Franklin HELMS and Velma Alice (HAIRE) HELMS. He died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, in Fort Smith. He married Wilma "Carla" VILOS on Aug. 2, 1958, in Howe. She preceded him in death on March 9, 2000. Survivors include one daughter, Kelly; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Cindy; five grandchildren; He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Frank HELMS of Albuquerque, N.M.

A private funeral service for Billy Neal LINDUFF, 81, of Tahlequah, will be held at a later date. Cremation will be under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LINDUFF was born Aug. 25, 1925, in Drumright, to Archie William LINDUFF and Berlye Electra (PLUMLEY) LINDUFF. He died Saturday, November 11, 2006, in Tahlequah. He married Barbara J. REEDER, Feb. 18, 1961, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Barbara LINDUFF of the home; three daughters, Beverly and Linda and Jan; four sons, Jim, John Carl, Larry and Russell; six grandchildren; one brother, Duane; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Pat HAWKINS and one brother, Boyd LINDUFF.

Funeral services for Tommy MANESS, 55, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Alma, Ark. Burial was in Clarks' Chapel Cemetery in Witcherville, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, Ark. Mr. MANESS died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; three sons, Tim, Mark and Andrew; one sister, Debbie; two brothers, Rev. Richard and David and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for George "Scottie" MEEDER, 82, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God with Rev. Shane Weaver officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. MEEDER was born Feb. 9, 1924, in Kansas City, Mo., to George Albert MEEDER and Cora Gertrude (SCOTT) MEEDER. He died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in Gore. He married Pauline GRAY, April 29, 1949, in Reno, Nev. She preceded him in death, Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and David; one sister, Peggy; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two sons, George Albert MEEDER and Charles Scott MEEDER, daughter, Linda Nell MEEDER, brother, Harold Hubert MEEDER, two sisters, Genelle BRATTON and Johnyee Faye MOBLEY, and a great-grandson, Christian RAYNOLDS.

Funeral services for Patricia LABAGNARA McLEMORE, 52, of Sallisaw were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. The Rev. James Wheeler officiated. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McLEMORE was born on July 15, 1954, in Loma Linda, Calif., to Francis John LABAGNARA and Edith Jane (Mefford) LABAGNARA. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Billy Jack "B.J." McLEMORE on June 10, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, B.J., of the home; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Ronald and Jennifer, Mike and Quanah, and Nacoma; three grandchildren; one sister, Carol; two brothers, Frank and Jerry; one niece; a special cousin, Sue; She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Michael and Gene LABAGNAR.

Funeral services for Jess "Snook" SCOGGINS, 80, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Members In Christ Church in Vian. The Rev. Robert Buttery officiated. Burial was in Proctor Cemetery in Cookson under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SCOGGINS was born on Nov. 27, 1925, in Cookson to Jess SCOGGINS and Nellie ROSS. He died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include three daughters, Marie, and Barbara Jean and Brenda; two sons, Roger Dale, and Sammy; three sisters, Merle and her husband, Joe, Marie, and Sue and her husband, Bob; four brothers, Joe and his wife, Brenda, and Harvey "Dob", Ferrel, and Harold and his wife, Alice; and 12 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Arthur SCOGGINS, and one sister, Lois SCOGGINS.

Otis STINNETT, 66, of Spiro died on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Private family services are being held under the arrangement of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. STINNETT was born on June 21, 1940, in Okmulgee to Elmer STINNETT and Ethel (UPSHAW) STINNETT. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra, Shawnna, and Shannon; two sons, John, and Charles; and nine grandchlldren. Mr. STINNETT was preceded in death by his parents, one son, and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Bobby LaFaye TAYLOR, 61, of Panama, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God Church in Panama with Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mr. TAYLOR was born April 14, 1945, in Russellville, Ky. He died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006, in Pocola. Survivors include eight children, Shannon LaFaye, Samuel LaFaye, Daniel LaFaye, Zachary LaFaye, Lisa Mathews, Eric and Justin, Bobbie Lee and Niki; six grandchildren; nine siblings, Charles, Tressa, Harry, Robert, Mary and Aline, Peggy, Beverly and Ruby May; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Lee TAYLOR, his parents, Robert LaFaye TAYLOR and Cleora Madgeline (CASON) TAYLOR, his step-mother, Lula Grace TAYLOR and three brothers, Ernest Boyd TAYLOR, Carl Dean TAYLOR and William King TAYLOR.

Funeral services for Darlene WILLET, 58, of Kibler, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. WILLET died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, in Kibler. Survivors include her husband, Clives WILLET of the home; two daughters, Sherri and husband, Joe, and Shella; two sons, Keith and wife, Lillie, and Shane; mother, Ellen Fay BERRY; three sisters, Jessie, Dee Dee and Pytonis; one brother, Varian; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral services for Sandra K. BULLARD, 58, of Spiro, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bethel Baptist Church in Wister. Burial is in Ellis Chapel in Wister, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BULLARD died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Ted BULLARD, Jr. of the home; two daughters, Rebecca and Jennifer; three sons, T.J., Russell and Ronnie; 12 grandchildren; parents, Mary and James PATTERSON; one sister, Sharon; two brothers, Harold and Melvin.

Funeral services for Leo SMITH, 65, of Checotah, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Checotah. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Checotah, under the direction of Hampton Mortuary of Checotah. Mr. SMITH was born Sept. 30, 1941, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Newell and Hattie (WALKER) SMITH. He died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann of the home; son, Steven and his wife, Theresa; daughter, Seana and her husband, Joe; step-sons, Rocky and his wife, Betty, Guy and his wife, Treba; step-daughter, Terri and her husband, Kent; Steven and Seana; his former wife, Cindy SMITH ; three aunts, Seba, Pauline and Dorothy "Dot"; 12 grandchildren; He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Howell Glyn THOMAS, 64, of Big Cabin were held at 11 a.m. Friday in the Luginbuel Funeral Home Chapel in Vinita. Burial was in the Maple Cemetery north of Muldrow under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home of Vinita. Mr. THOMAS was born on Sept. 30, 1942, in Wales to Ernest and Annie (JONES) THOMAS. He died on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee THOMAS; seven step-children, Jerold Lee, Darlene Gay, Ila Lynn, Donna Kay, Lonnie Aquila, Wanema Lavonne,and Ryan William; two brothers, Merion and Oswyn; one sister, Ann Myra; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Deborah L. WHITAKER, 39, of Morris, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WHITAKER was born Jan. 21, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John Rudolph HORVAT and Louise (LOPEZ) HORVAT. She died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Morris. She married Jeff WHITAKER, Aug. 30, 2001, in Reno, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Jeff of the home; mother, Louise HORVAT; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Denise and Gary, and Kathy and Phil; one brother, John; three nieces; two nephews; uncle, Nick; and several cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Camden William BAIR, a 15-day-old infant, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Evergreen Cemetery in Alma, Ark. The services were under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Survivors include his parents, Dena and Curtis BAIR; one sister, Megan; four brothers, Braylon, William, Damonte, and Kallum; paternal grandparents, Dwan and Sherri LOTT and Deborah and Jessie BARLOW; maternal grandparents, Debbie and Melvin DONALDSON; paternal great-grandparents, Joan and Thomas DEERING; paternal great-grandmother, Shirley KING; maternal great-grandparents, Sylvia and Marvin DONALDSON; and numerous aunt and uncles.

Graveside services for John Watie BIAS, 69, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Muldrow Memory Garden Cemetery. The Rev. Carl Fugett officiated under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BIAS was born on Aug. 30, 1937, in Lone Oak to Clyde BIAS and Ethel Mae (WATTS) BIAS. He died on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, in Roland. He married Frances ALLINDER on Oct. 10, 1969, in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Frances BIAS, of the home; one son, Brian; half-brother, Howard; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Danny BIAS, and two sisters, Bernice BAGLEY and Jackie McDONALD.

Alex DENTON, former Sallisaw City Manager, retired teacher and real estate developer, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 82. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Rosary will be said on Tuesday at the church. Mr. DENTON was born to Frank Arthur DENTON and Frances Melinda (WORRALL) DENTON on Aug. 14, 1924, in Tracadie, Canada. He married Melba Alene PEACE JONES on Dec. 28, 1973, in Sallisaw. Mr. DENTON is survived by his wife, Melba (PEACE) DENTON; four daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Ewell, Margaret and Richard, Linda and David, and Betty; a sister-in-law, Blanche, and her husband, Bob; 17 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; numerous god children; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Belle (NIMMO) DENTON.

Funeral services for Madeline "Mack" ALLEN THORNTON FLETCHER, 91, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church in Muldrow. The Revs. Scott Liner and Wayne Efurd officiated. Burial was in the Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FLETCHER was born on April 6, 1915, in Van Buren. Ark., to Emmett THORNTON and Phoebe Mary Maud (LANGUM) THORNTON. She died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Orvil Andrew "Dock" FLETCER on July 13, 1934, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on May 31, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Bonnie, Connie and Jack, and Jamicia and Ed; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Christene; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Carl FLETCHER, son-in-law Ott Lee ROGERS, five sisters, Evelyn BARRETT, Helen LOKEY, Edna PETTIJOHN, Verna WARD, and Bonnie BEHRING.

Funeral services for Ike HALL, 79, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Pastor Perry Flerchinger officiating. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HALL was born Dec. 18, 1926, in Magazine, Ark., to Bob HALL and Bell (LAMBERT) HALL. He died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Lela Fay COWAN, Jan. 20, 1945, in Van Buren, Ark. She preceded him in death, July 7, 1989, in Muldrow. He then married Patsy SPENCER, Nov. 23, 1990, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Patsy HALL of the home; five daughters, Brenda, Angie, Tanya, Candy and Bridget; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick, Sr. and Jo Elaine; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Rev. Wayne HALL of Muldrow; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ed HALLMAN, 60, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, in Walcott, Ark., under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. HALLMAN died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Greenwood. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of the home; his mother and step-father, Norma and Shelly SMITH; two daughters, Leslie and her husband, Sammy, and Michele and her husband, Casey; one step-daughter, Tanya and her husband, Steve; step-son, David; two sisters, Jeanette and Cleta; three grandchildren.

Graveside services for Alma LESTER, 80, of Tulsa, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LESTER was born April 11, 1926, in Columbus, Texas, to Othor CARTER and Alma (KEY) CARTER. She died Sunday, Nov. 22, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include three sons, John and wife Joslyn, and Mike, and Mark; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John LESTER and one brother, Jack CARTER.

Funeral services for James Walter NEWTON, 63, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Rev. Tommy Noel officiated. Burial was in the Redland Cemetery southwest of Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. NEWTON was born on May 30, 1943, in Hackett, Ark., to Walter Perry NEWTON and Letha Victoria (ELMORE) NEWTON. He died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in Muldrow. He married Sharon Kay PLANK on Dec. 22, 1962, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Sharon NEWTON of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Kayla and John; one son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Jery; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Dale, and Jane and Gayle; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Darrell and Nellie, Paul, and John and Ann; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends; He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Raymond "Buddy" NEWTON.

Funeral services for Joe POWELL, 80, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday, at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, with military honors provided by Sallisaw VFW post 4518, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. POWELL was born March 28, 1926, in Muldrow, to Joe J. POWELL, Sr. and Janie (WOODWARD) POWELL. He died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Edna Mae PAYNE, Aug. 21, 1982, in Reno. Survivors include his wife, Edna POWELL of the home; three daughters and one son-in-law, Joanna and Terry, Janie Sue and Deborah Lynne; one son, Mark; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Velma, Loretta Colene, and Wilma Jean; four brothers, James Franklin "Buddy", Lawrence Eugene, John Richard "J.R.", and Jerry Wayne; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Graveside service for Flora Crystal PREWETT, 78, of Bakersfield, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw. The Rev. Vernon Smith will officiate. The services are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PREWETT was born on May 19, 1928, to Earl COOK and Marie (MASTERSON) COOK. She died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in Bakersfield. Survivors include six daughters, Janie and her husband, Phillip, and Sherry and her husband, Donnie, Johnnie, Deborah, Dianna and her husband, Cary, and Alberta; one son, Tommy and his wife, Sandy; one sister, Betty and her husband, Barney; and 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and one son, John Larry PREWETT.

Funeral services for Janis Kay PREWETT, 58, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Belfonte School Gymnasium in Belfonte with Revs. Dale Phelps and Harold Gately officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Miss PREWETT was born Feb. 12, 1948, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Herman P. PREWETT and Virginia Dean (SEABOLT) PREWETT. She died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her mother, Virginia; one sister, Joetta; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Cathy; three nieces; one nephew; two great-nephews; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for Rev. Garth L. PYBAS, 91, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Southern Hills Baptist Church in Oklahoma City with Dr. Doug Melton and Rev. Jerry Fielder officiating, under the direction of Vondel Smith Mortuary South of Oklahoma City. Rev. PYBAS was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Washington. He died Monday, Nov. 20, 2006. He married Doris Watkins on February 2, 1943. Survivors include his wife, Doris PYBAS; daughters, Janet, and Carol and husband Neal; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank and wife Martha; one sister, LaMoyneand husband George; and a multitude of nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral services for Kenneth "Kenny" A. ROBERDS, 47, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. The Rev. Billy Marks will officiate. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith with military honors being provided by the Muldrow VFW Post 8384. An escort will be provided by the Patriot Guard Riders. Services are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ROBERDS was born on Dec. 9, 1958, in Jonesboro, Ark., to Pete ROBERDS and Katherine (WORDEN) ROBERDS. He died on Monday, Nov. 20, 2006, in Fort Smith. He married Bonnie " Susie" MARKS on Dec. 31, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie "Susie" ROBERDS, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Katie; one brother and sister-in-law, Chuck and Dodie; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Nell and Mack, Dot, and Doris; three nephews; eight nieces; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for James Moss SANGSTER, 76, of Vian, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Amazing Grace Fellowship in Van Buren, Ark.. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SANGSTER was born March 12, 1930, in Van Buren, to Gene SANGSTER and Fleeta SANGSTER. He died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include three step-children, Tommy, Steve, and Phyllis; one niece; one nephew; and several friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen SANGSTER, parents, one sister, Emogene MOORE and one brother, Phillip SANGSTER.

Graveside services for R.D. SMITH, 94, of Porum were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Coleman Cemetery in Porum. The Rev. Randall Osborn officiated and services were under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. SMITH was born on Nov.16, 1912, in Aubrey, Texas to William H. and Nellie Ann (JOHNSON) SMITH. He died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, in Stigler. Survivors include his children, Geneta and her husband, Dan, Frances, Barbara and her husband, Jim, David and his wife, Linda, and Henry; two step-sons, Larry and his wife, Pat, and John and his wife, Rosie; 12 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Alma Grace (COFFMAN) SMITH and Ruth SMITH, three brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services for Thelma R. STEELE, 87, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STEELE was born Sept. 13, 1919, in Sallisaw, to Oscar BORIN and Cora Clemintine (PETREE) BORIN. She died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006, in Wichita, Kan. She married James Clyde STEELE, July 16, 1938, in Shreveport, La. He preceded her in death, Nov. 4, 1993, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lawanna and Steven, and Bettina and Donald; three grandsons and granddaughters-in-law; seven great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Tex "Geronimo" SUNAGOOWIE, 65, of Gore, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Vian with Revs. Allison Phillips and Randy DeShane officiating. Burial was in Weber Cemetery, north of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SUNAGOOWIE was born Sept. 13, 1941, in Oklahoma City, to Jack SUNAGOOWIE, Sr. and Ella Louise (TECUMSEY) SUNAGOOWIE. He died Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include four sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Mark, Betty and Robert, Irene and Walt, and Esther and Frank; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack, Jr. and Debbie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Johnny Ray SUNAGOOWIE and one sister, Geneva SOVO.

Funeral services for Truda E. TABOR, 89, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow. The Rev. Shawn Money officiated. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. TABOR was born on March 26, 1917, in Short to Tine Walker LONDON and Gertie (RIDDLE) LONDON. She died on Friday, Nov. 17, 2006, in Roland. She married Sherd TABOR on March 2, 1935, in Visalia, Calif. He preceded her in death on March 24, 1982, in Fort Smith. Survivors include, three sons, Fred, Bruce, and Richard; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Alberta; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Maxine, one son, Harold, one brother, Arthur, one sister, Barbara, and one granddaughter, Holly TABOR BROWN.

Graveside services for Lonnie Glen WEBB, 37, of Webbers Falls were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the McClain Cemetery south of Locust Grove. The Rev. Wendell Cox officiated and services were under the direction Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. WEBB was born on Feb. 16, 1969, in Muskogee to Stanley and Kathy (DAVIS) WEBB. He died on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, in Tahlequah. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Stanley and Loretta WEBB, sisters, Misty and her husband, Brian, and Sha Anna; grandfather and grandmother, Charley and Mary DAVIS; two nieces;one nephew; aunts and uncles, Leamon and Linda, Homer and Judy, Paul and Pat, Brent and Tina, Gayle, Albert and Amber, and Pebble and J.B.; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Graveside services for James Marvin PITTS, 70, of Cameron, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Penwell Gabel Cemetery in Hutchinson, Kan., under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mr. PITTS was born Nov. 9, 1936, in Solomon, Kan. He died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, in Cameron. Survivors include his wife, Leslie PITTS of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Alice, Judy and Larry, Edith and Jose, and Patricia and Michael, Sr.; four sons and daughters-in-law, James, Jr. and Nancy, and Harry and Sherry, Michael, and Jeffrey Lee; 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde E. and Dovie M. PITTS, four brothers, Ray, Bobby, Gene and Clyde PITTS, two sisters, Dorothy PITTS and Betty (Sharon) TRENKLE, and the mother of his children, Shirley NOVOTNY.

Memorial services for Johnnie Mitchell "J.M." BOYD Sr., 76, of Hominy, formerly of Marble City are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Chapman-Black Funeral Home in Cleveland Creamation is under the arrangement of Chapman-Black Funeral Home. Mr. BOYD was born on June 29, 1930, in Marble City to John Lester and Tressie Irene BOYD. He died on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Tulsa. He married Margarett CROSS on Dec. 14, 1959, in Muskogee. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Daniel James and his wife, Valarie, of Vian; two daughters, Frankie June and Linda Irene and her husband, James; nine grandchildren; one great grandson; and two sisters, Sarah L. and Reba Joyce and her husband, Joe. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Johnnie Mitchell BOYD Jr. and James Lester BOYD.

Funeral services for Elsie CHANDLER, 88, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with Revs. Jimmy Hunt and Eugene Christenberry officiating. Burial is in Cottonwood Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHANDLER was born March 11, 1918, in Cottonwood, to William Murphy and Liza Jane (JONES) MURPHY. She died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Pauline and husband Don, Maxine and husband Virgil, Earlene, Verna and husband Ray; three sons, "Claudie" Junior and wife Josephine, James, and Jerry and wife Carol; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Elmer, James and Bennie PARKER and two sisters, Myrtle DYER and Maye YANCY.

Funeral services for Jerry Don DAVENPORT II, 33, of Pocola, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola with Rev. Jim Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mr. DAVENPORT was born July 18, 1973, in Fort Smith, Ark. He died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann of the home; two children, Jerry Dale and Nicholas; mother, Helen DAVENPORT; one brother, Frank; two sisters, Tammy and Hope; nephew, Anthony; grandmothers, Cora DAVENPORT and Elizabeth DAVENPORT; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry DAVENPORT and grandparents, Raymond ALBERTSON and Dale DAVENPORT.

Funeral services for Emily Jo RIGGS FRASHER, 81, of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. FRASHER was born Dec. 17, 1924, in Sallisaw, to Maurice RIGGS and Minnie (MILLER) RIGGS. She died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Glendale. She married Dennis W. FRASHER who preceded her in death, Sept. 1, 1980.

Graveside services for AnnaBelle GROTTS, 84, of Vian, were held Tuesday at the IOOF Cemetery with Rev. Greg Ball officiating, under the direction of Primrose Funeral Service of Norman. Mrs. GROTTS was born July 1, 1922, in Vian, to George Washington and Retta Belle (COMBS) DOTSON. She died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include her sister, Irene; and her step-children. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, Morris D. DOTSON and one sister, Margie LEE.

Funeral services for Elzie Robert POLVADO, 91, of Austin, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harrell Funeral Home in Austin. Burial was in Forest Oaks Memorial Park. Mr. POLVADO was born in the community of Buckholts in Milam County, Texas. He died on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006. Survivors include his wife, Helen Bernice POLVADO; daughter, Helen Jo; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee and Patricia; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Narris POLVADO, sisters, Laura Lee and Clara, and his son-in-law, William L. VANLANDINGHAM.

Funeral services for Modelle COLLINS RANEY, 89, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RANEY was born July 3, 1917, in Tahlequah, to Benjamin Harrison "Ben H." COLLINS and Alma (JAMES) COLLINS. She died Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in Tulsa. She married Raymond Avery "Pete" RANEY, June 9, 1940, in Charleston, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Raymond "Pete" of the home; two daughters, Sharon Janelle and Patricia Jeanne; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. James Edward and Dr. Bobi; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five brothers, Eugene, Darwin, Leaton, Stanley and Ewell Dean; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Leona, Geneva and Charlene and four brothers, Boyce, Herbert, Aulton and B.H.

Funeral services for Cecil RUSSELL, 73, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with Revs. Shawn Money and Jimmy Hunt officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with military honors being provided by the VFW Post 8384 in Muldrow. The services were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. RUSSELL was born July 26, 1933, in Muldrow, to Luther RUSSELL and Jewell (ROGERS) RUSSELL. He died Sunday, Nov. 26, 2006, in Muldrow. He married Nina Marie BROWN, August 20, 1955, in Poteau. She preceded him in death, Dec. 23, 1990 in Covington, Ky. Survivors include one daughter, Diane; two sons, Danny and Jamie; three step-children, Mari, Ashley and Crystal; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; five sisters, Lola, Fern, Daphine, Maxine and Donna; six brothers, Glen, Garland, Leonard "Chang", Hayden, Richard and Terry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his second wife Marla WEST.

Funeral services for Jimmie Randal "Jim" SECRATT, 48, were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at the Reed Culver Funeral Chapel in Tahlequah with Bro. Cecil Swepton and Pastor Bud Ullrich officiating. Burial was in Bouidot Cemetery, under the direction of Reed Culver Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. SECRATT was born Sept. 26, 1958, in Tahlequah, to Haskell and Verlie (COPELAND) SECRATT. He died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006. Survivors include his mother, Verlie SECRATT; daughters, Amy Renee and husband Phillip; Julea Mae and husband Jon-Michael; sons, Jeran Randell "Bo" and wife Jessica, Hayden Randall, Jimmie Lee and Ethan Wade; one grandson; brothers, Dean and wife Sharon, Kenneth and wife, Diana, and James and wife Jeannie; sisters, Mary and husband Butch, and Judy and husband, Jimmy; and many nieces, nephews and extended relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Martha "Susie" SECRATT, and a brother, Samuel.

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