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Graveside services for Leon DAVIS, 65, of Porum, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Box Cemetery in Vian with Bro. Bill Smith officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DAVIS was born Dec. 18, 1942, in Vian, to Jess Allen DAVIS and Artie Violet (HENDRIX) DAVIS. He died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Muskogee. He married Daisy Sue “Cindy” TONEY, Feb. 23, 1963, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, “Cindy” of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Shirlene and Rusty, Jeanene and David, and Rhonda and Vic; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Ruth Ann; special cousin, Wyatt; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; his mother; one sister, Joann BYRD; and two brothers, George and John. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Leisa DAVIS and his father.

Services for Homer E. COX, 71, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Lee’s Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial of cremains is in Lee’s Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COX was born June 30, 1937, in Chowchilla, Calif., to Homer Victor COX and Marie (ROBERTS) COX. He died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Sallisaw. He married Deloris Annabelle REECE, July 22, 1955, in Stigler. Survivors include his wife, Deloris of the home; five daughters, Cynthia, Brenda, Barbara and Crystal and Lisa; one special niece, Angel; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Jack COX, one grandchild, Miranda JOHNSON and his parents.

Funeral services for Lois Evelyn FOUTS, 87, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7 at Lee’s Chapel Assembly of God Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Don Allensworth and Bobby Mason and Patricia Huggins officiating. Burial is in Lee’s Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. FOUTS was born on Aug. 19. 1921, in Charleston, Ark., to John CORBELL and Goldie (GILBERT) CORBELL. She died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008 in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Ernest Layfette FOUTS on Nov. 25, 1939, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death March 17, 1982, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Glenda and Larry, and Patricia and Richard; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ernieand Marci, and J.R. and Terena, and Mike and Becky; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Francis; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cindy DAWS and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for David M. FULLBRIGHT, 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Akins Baptist Church with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FULLBRIGHT was born March 8, 1917, in Akins, to Drew FULLBRIGHT and Hettie (MILLER) FULLBRIGHT. He died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lois RANDOLPH, Oct. 26, 1938, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Lois of the home; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Roy, Alfred and Janelle, Billy and Judy, and Dennis and Rita; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Gus and Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Troy FULLBRIGHT, parents, one sister, Modene SELLS and one brother, Jessie FULLBRIGHT.

Funeral services for Vernon Lee GIRTY, 57, of McLoud, formerly of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Revs. Wendell Cox and Pat Alexander officiating. Burial was in Tom Girty Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. GIRTY was born Dec. 23, 1950, in Checotah, to Martin and Viola Mae (CLAIRDAY) GIRTY. He died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Ardmore. He married Peggy REECE, Aug. 29, 2003, in Love County. Survivors include his wife, Peggy GIRTY of Shawnee; daughter, Caitlin; son, John; one granddaughter; four sisters, Jeanne and Bob, Yvonne and J.D., Avonne and Dale and Barbara Jean “B.J.”; nieces and nephews, Shannon and Brian, Debbie and Kevin, Sherri and Clinton, Tammye and David, Lauren Gale and Shelby Lynne; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Roy and Jerry REECE; sisters-in-law, Corliss and Wayne, and Audra and Billy; and brothers-in-law, Roy Jr., and Jeff and Elsa. He was preceded in death by his parents one sister, Uvon GIRTY, brother, Tom GIRTY and a nephew, Kelly GIRTY.

Funeral services for Jerry L. “J.L” GRINDELE, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Blunt Baptist Church, north of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Gary Flynn officiating. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the U.S. National Cemetery, in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, with the Rev. Mike Ramsdell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GRINDELE was born April 7, 1939, in Marlow, to Joseph Alonzo GRINDELE and Elsie Naomi (KESTER) GRINDELE. He died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Gwen TOMLINSON, Nov. 10, 1956, in Dallas. She preceded him in death, Sept. 22, 2004, in Sallisaw Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Gail, and Elizabeth and James; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Shawn and Belinda, and Mark; five grandchildren; one brother, James Howard; seven half brothers and sisters, Kay, Linda, Timmy, Jerry, Debbie, Patty and William; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one son, John Wesley GRINDELE, his parents and one brother, Joe GRINDELE.

Funeral services for Jason B. HENRY, 38, of Andover, Kan., were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler with the Rev. Tommie Parker and Eddie Groves officiating. Burial was in Garland Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mr. HENRY was born April 10, 1970, in Wichita, Kan. He died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, in Oxford, Miss. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Judy and Jim ROSS; three sisters, Kari and her husband, Daryl, Cheryl and her husband, John, and Cindy and her husand, Kenny; three brothers, James and his wife, Laura, Terryl and Jarod; grandmother, Lorene CARRY; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry HENRY and maternal grandfather, Boyd I. CARRY.

Raymond Charles LENNON, 60, of Muldrow, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Muldrow. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LENNON was born Feb. 8, 1948, in Village od Margaretville, N.Y. to Albert LENNON and Catherine (MEKER) LENNON. Survivors include three step-sons, David and his wife, Mary, Ray and his wife, Kay, and Rick and Rhonda; and one sister, Betty. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Joyce LENNON.

Funeral services for Jean “Big John” McMAHAN, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Tommy Ballard officiating. Burial was in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. McMAHAN was born April 30, 1946, in Belgium, to Willard R. McHAHAN and Gisele Renee (BOURTEMBOERG) McMAHAN. He died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one aunt, Helen; and several cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Vernon Loyd RIDDLE, 82, of Roland are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Richard Dickinson officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. RIDDLE was born on Oct. 18, 1926, in Roland to William and Fairy RIDDLE. He died on Nov. 4, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include four children, Cynthia and her husband, Marty, Sheryl and her husband, Larry, Darcy, and Vernon Loyd Jr.;12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers Jay and Johnny; and two sisters Lillian and Maggie. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 49 years, Orberdell RIDDLE.

Funeral services for Mona Roberta DAVIS RITTER, 75, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Assembly of God Church in Vian with the Rev. Jim Murphy officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RITTER was born Jan. 13, 1933, in Vian, to Thomas Estle DAVIS and Ted Opal (MATTHEWS) DAVIS. She died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Vian. She married Harold Jackson RITTER, July 20, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Harold “Sonny” RITTER of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sally, and Mona and Roy and Debra and Joel; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Glenda; two brothers, Tommy and Jimmy; and special daughter, Joyce. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-in-law, Jim ARMSTRONG, one sister, Ruth FLANAGAN and two brothers, Harold and Vernon DAVIS.

Graveside services for Tenita Lynne RITTER, 48, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Iron Bridge Cemetery, near Keota, with the Rev. Walton McKinney officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RITTER was born Dec. 29, 1959, in Hawaii, Nev., to Ellis Edgar JAMES Sr. and Margaret Louise (COX) JAMES. She died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008, in Tulsa. She married Kenneth Dee RITTER, June 7, 1986, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Tracy and Tyrone, Michelle and Jack, Cheryl and Martin Jr. and Joanna and Bobby; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Casey, and Billy and Jennifer; 17 grandchildren; four great-granddaughters; father; six brothers; and several nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services for Bobbie ROBISON, 47, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Ted Stamps officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born July 29, 1961, in Atoka, to Louis Franklin ROBISON and Jackie Atha (Williamson) ROBISON. She died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Jackie, Tommie Kay and David, Carolyn, and Judy and Dwain; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Dempsey and Jan, Jimmy and Iris, Wayne and Chris, Gary and Judy, and David; one aunt, Joann; friend and classmate, Karen; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Debra Jo PALMER, one nephew, John Paul PALMER and one brother-in-law, Jim STREETER.

Graveside services for Joe Allen TATE, 78, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Roland City Cemetery with the Rev. Chip Reagan officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TATE was born April 21, 1930, in Vian, to Ottis Lafayette TATE and Pearl (WALTERS) TATE. He died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, in Muldrow. He married Margaret Ann McLEMORE, Sept. 5, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark Survivors include his wife, Margaret of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Blakely; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Vicki; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara and Sue; special friends, Harold and Agnes, Stan and Robin and son, Little Joe; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Wanna LEWIS, Laura REICHERT and Roseann TATE and three brothers, Harry Lowell TATE, Leonard Lafayette TATE and Jack Lewis TATE.

Funeral services for Emily Nicole BATT WATTS, an infant, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with the Revs. Gary Flynn and Danny Dodson officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Oct. 29, 2008, in Tahlequah, to C.J. WATTS and Amanda BATT. She died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, in Tahlequah. Survivors include one brother, Ethan; her parents; godmother, Jessica CRASE; grandparents, Stephen and Joanna BATT, and Bill and Brenda WATTS; great-grandparents, Raymond and Bonnie KNIGHT, Bernie and Betty COOPER, Jerry and Mary SIMS, Mary BOWLES and Alton POINDEXTER; one aunt, Kayla; two uncles, Neil and Lindsey, and Mike and Stacey. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Buster and Grace BURNS, Peck and Rhoda BARNES and Garvin COOPER.

Graveside services for Jess GARVIN HARRISON, 86, of Muskogee, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Sanders Cemetery with the Rev. Charlie Thompson officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HARRISON was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Stilwell, to Jess Sr. and Mamie (ADAMS) HARRISON. He died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Edna of the home; four daughters, Patricia, Cecelia, Charlotte and Cherokee; two sons, Patrick and Jesse; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Michael Jess HARRISON.

Graveside services for Thelma O’NEAL SUTTERFIELD, 81, of Vian, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Round Mountain Cemetery, west of Vian, with the Elder Dwayne Davis officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SUTTERFIELD was born Sept. 5, 1927, in Tahlequah, to T.F. BROWN and Gracie Lee (SCOTT) BROWN. She died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Vian. She married Eugene SUTTERFIELD, June 12, 1978, in Vian. Survivors include her husband, Eugene of the home; three daughters, Carol, Brenda and Lavada; one son, Donald; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Martha, Allie Mae and Alta Mae; two brothers, Delmar Leon and Edgar Ray; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelly TERRY, parents and two brothers, Huie and A.J. BROWN.

Private funeral services for Randy Dean YARBROUGH, 47, of Gore, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Mr. YARBROUGH was born Feb. 21, 1961, in Thomaston, Ga. He died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Gore. Survivors include Sandy; four sisters, Faye, Linda, Deborah and Jerry, and Myrna and Preston; four nieces, Heather, Lindsey and Jessica and Andrea; three nephews, Billy and Mike and David; and one great-niece, Lilly.

Funeral services for David M. FULLBRIGHT, 91, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Akins Baptist Church with the Rev. Vernon Smith officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FULLBRIGHT was born March 8, 1917, in Akins, to Drew FULLBRIGHT and Hettie (MILLER) FULLBRIGHT. He died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Lois RANDOLPH, Oct. 26, 1938, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Lois of the home; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Roy, Alfred and Janelle, Billy and Judy and Dennis and Rita; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Gus and Bill; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Troy FULLBRIGHT, parents, one sister, Modene SELLS and one brother, Jessie FULLBRIGHT.

Funeral services for William Leroy “Bill” GOSHEN, 64, of Gore, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial will be in the Valliant Cemetery, in Valliant, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. GOSHEN was born Jan. 25, 1944, in Benton, Ark., to Kenneth and Sarah Ellen (BEARDEN) GOSHEN. He died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Gore. Survivors include one son, Kenneth; two sisters, Kathleen . and Augusta Earnestine; one brother, Cecil Clay; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Pansy Mae COIL and Bessie Sue WYATT.

Funeral services for Delia HARAWAY, 79, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Vian with the Revs. Lynn McCarty and Vernon Lawrence officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HARAWAY was born Jan. 10, 1929, in Wetumka, to Edgar NOLEN and Lora (BLACK) NOLEN. She died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Vian. She married James Donald HARAWAY, May 15, 1952, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death, March 29, 2001, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Nan; two sons, Dale, and Joe and his wife, Donna; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marie and her husband, Richard, and Suzy and her husband, Jimmy; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Tommy, Dale and Glen Peewee NOLEN.

Funeral services for Thelma Charlene HURSTON, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in New Hope Cemetery, in Spiro, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Sallisaw. Mrs. HURSTON died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her companion, Burl PARKER; daughters, Teresia, Charlotte and Connie; sons, Billy Jr. and Joe, Bobby; two sisters, Nedra and Veda; 21 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Willia Mae ODOM, 86, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Revs. Bill Adcock and Phil Tally officiating. Burial is in the Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. ODOM was born April 23, 1922, in Muldrow, to Wade Alexandra SHAMBLIN and Lou Emma (MOTON) SHAMBLIN. She died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Don; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Jerry, Danny and Debbie, Roger and Mae, Ronnie and Treasa, and Michael; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Loucille ROYE and Shirley JOHNSON, one daughter-in-law, Jan MORGAN, one grandson, David JOHNSON and one great-grandson, Keegan METHENY.

Funeral services for Lea Etta NANCE, 67, of Redland, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Xavier Griffin officiating. Burial will be in the Centerpoint Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. NANCE was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Redland, to Benjamin and Wynona (WARE) BENTON. She died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara; one son, James; one sister, Minnie; one brother, Charles and his wife, Helen; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Benjamin BENTON Jr. and one sister Beulah Mae BENTON.

Graveside services for Mitchell ROWE, of Broken Arrow, formerly of Gore, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel in Tulsa, under the direction of Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home of Tulsa. Mr. ROWE died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. He married Martha HENRY, Dec. 13, 1952, in Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Martha (HENRY) ROWE of Broken Arrow; children, Kathy and Dave, Paul and Pat, and Debie; brothers and sisters, Juanita, Bob, Virginia and her husband, JD, and Irma and her husband, Lynn, Norma, Floyd and his wife, EllDee, and Joy and her husband, Leroy;six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Flossie and Robert ROWE of Gore, his sister, Vivian STEWART and his son, John ROWE of Chelsea.

Funeral services for Patricia CANNON SCHIMMING, 59, of Rogers, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Eastside Freewill Baptist Church in Muldrow with the Rev. Anthony Williams officiating. Burial is in the Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. Schimming was born Feb. 24, 1949, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Sam CANNON and Faye Nina (WILSON) CANNON. She died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in Fort Smith. She married Jerry SCHIMMING, Dec. 6, 1974, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of the home; one son, B.J.; two grandchildren; one special aunt, Maye; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one special uncle, Bethel.

Funeral services for Mary Elizabeth SIMS, 82, of Nicut, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with the Rev. Curtis Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. Sims was born Dec. 14, 1925, in Adair County, to BUSH and Iva (ROBERTSON) EDWARDS. She died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include five daughters, Jean and her husband, Kenneth, Carolyn and her husband, Eddie, and Janice and her husband, Roger, Susie and her husband, Don, and Marla; one son, Star Jr. ; two sisters, Virginia and Irene; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Star SIMS Sr., several brothers and sisters and one grandson, Jared EDWARDS.

Funeral services for Karen Lynn YOUNGER, 50, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Revs. Robert Wilson and Doug Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. YOUNGER was born June 19, 1958, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Elbert YOUNGER and Lillie Mae (BYNUM) YOUNGER. She died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Roland. Survivors include her parents; three sisters, Peggy JoAnn, Vickie Darlene and Rita Mae and her husband, Kevin Lee; one brother, Gary Lee and his wife, Marlene Kay; four nieces; five nephews; three great-nieces; two great-nephews; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jerry HAMLIN, 71, of Greenwood, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood. Burial is in Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Homes of Greenwood. Mr. HAMLIN died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Nina HAMLIN of the home; two sons, Dirk and his wife, Debbie, and Keith; three daughters, Kelly, Mitzi and her husband, Ed, and Amy and Duane; one brother, Neil; two sisters, Mary and Kathy; six grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Gracie HAMLIN, one sister, Joan GREGORY and one brother, Gene HAMLIN.

Memorial services for Jerry Donaldray IVY Jr., 38, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Victory Worship Center in Spiro, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Mr. IVY died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Laquitta and Mickey LANOY; father and step-mother, Don and Sharon; four sisters, Mary, Beth, Heather and Laquitta; three brothers, Richard, Roger and Robert; and numerous friends and relatives.

Funeral services for Lucille Alice FIELDS RITTER, 88, of Vian, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Vian Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Murphy and Tommy Shropshire officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RITTER was born Nov. 30, 1919, in Vian, to George Washington FIELDS Sr. and Vada (WALTERS) FIELDS. She died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Vian. She married Gay C. RITTER, March 18, 1939, in Vian. He preceded her in death, May 1, 1984, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Frances and David; two grandchildren; one sister, Frances Christine; two brothers, Charles Herbert and William “Bill”; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Lillian COWART, Elvina Louise MARRS, Bonnie and Blanche MERRIOTT, and seven brothers, William Henry FIELDS, Robert Owen FIELDS, Franklin Moore FIELDS, Cecil MERRIOTT, Chester MERRIOTT, Gilbert MERRIOTT and George Washington FIELDS Jr.

Graveside services for Ruby Faye ROBERTS, 62, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, with Bro. Lee Thornell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ROBERTS was born Feb. 10, 1946, in Van Buren, Ark., to Orba BRADEN and Opal (KERR) BRADEN. He died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Ronda, Belinda and Michelle; one son, Lester; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jimmy, Richard and Robert; spouse, Mick HAWKINS; two step-children, Charity, and Scott; one aunt, Ruby; and several relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Christine BRADEN.

Funeral services for Marie SINYARD, 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Ed Cunningham officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SINYARD was born Jan. 2, 1922, in Muse, to Henery TALLENT and Georgie (ROBERTS) TALLENT. She died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, in Sallisaw. She married W.E. SINYARD, May 8, 1937. Survivors include two daughters, JoAnn and Sharon; two sons, Edward and Gene and his wife, Edith; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Hazel; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Lucille FIELDS, one granddaughter, Paula SINYARD, one grandson, James SINYARD and one great-granddaughter, Brandy Marie MORTON.

Funeral services for Abe C. ALLEN, 73, of Gore, are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ALLEN was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Claremore, to Roy ALLEN and Flora (KIRKENDOLL) ALLEN. He died Monday, November 17, 2008, in Gore. He married Martha Jane BUCKLEY, April 11, 1954, in Yuma, Ariz. She preceded him in death, Jan. 22, 2005 in Muskogee. Survivors include two daughters, Marcella and Gayle; one son, Davide; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, JoAnn, Francis and Lou; five brothers, Noah, Paul, Jesse, Ben and Bill; and several other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one son, Tim ALLEN and two brothers, Leroy and Eddie.

Carroll H. DIAL, age 75, born in Sallisaw, Ok on October 26, 1932, son of Harrison and Marry Elizabeth "Lizzie" DIAL, passed away October 8, 2008 in Long Beach CA. Carroll and Rose Mary had 58 years of love and blessings in thheir marriage. They were blessed with two sons, Douglas and Danny Ray. Carroll was preceeded in death by son, Danny; brother Eugene DIAL of Shreveport, LA; and sister, Irene STEMBOUGH of Muldrow. Carroll is survived by wife, Rose Mary, of Long Beach, CA; son Douglas; one grandson; and one grand-daughter, and one great-granddaughter; brothers Charles and wife, Frances, and Wayne and wife, Nancy; Sisters Geneva; Lois and husband, Jake; Mary Jo and husband, LeRoy. Carroll was put to rest by the side of son, Danny, in Bellevue, WA on October 24. 2008.

Funeral services for Wilma Jean BLAND DICKSON, 54, of Vian, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Vian High School Auditorium in Vian with the Revs. Mack Jackson and T.D. Drew and Evangelist Manerva Roberts officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DICKSON was born Dec. 26, 1953, in Vian, to Amos WRIGHT and Lizzie BLAND. She died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Paul Dwayne DICKSON, Dec. 3, 1973, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, Nov. 11, 1994, in Vian. Survivors include three sons, Raymond, Michael and Harley; six grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Nellie Jo, Sandra Jean, and Wanda Jo and Jerry; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Louis and Ann, Henderson and Mary, Jerry and Nita, Billy Wayne and Heather, Nathan and Zelma, and Gary and Sheila; many nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews; one great-great-niece; one great-great-nephew; several step-sisters and step-brothers; and a very special friend, Hal. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Dorothy HENRY, two brothers and one sister-in-law, Gerald and Inez WRIGHT and George HENRY.

Funeral services for Rose Marie LAMB, 74, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Connie Gibson officiating. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LAMB was born May 7, 1934, in Marlboro, Ohio, to Donald WHITE and Ruth Wilma (NEWMAN) WHITE. She died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, in Fort Smith. She married Thomas Alvin “Tom” LAMB, Feb. 8, 1971, in Tucson, Ariz. He preceded her in death, July 14, 2004, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Mike; one granddaughter; one sister, Arna; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Eva BROWN MEYER, 92, of Muldrow, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, with the Rev. Mark Hall officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MEYER was born Jan. 13, 1916, in Cecil, Ark., to George Washington MARR and Mae (EVANS) MARR. She died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Everett Charles “Dutch” MEYER, June 29, 1969. He preceded her in death, Dec. 11, 1987. Survivors include one son, Dale; two daughters, Linda and Carolyn; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mae; one brother, Noland; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Thomas Martin BROWN, one daughter, Billie Sue WILSON, one grandson, Michael CARLILE, one sister, Ethel McCAIN and two brothers, Arthur and Winford MARR .

Funeral services for Elmer MONTGOMERY, 75, of Kibler, Ark. were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. MONTGOMERY died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, in Kibler. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie and Velta; two sons, Elton and Stacy; two sisters, Rosie and Betty; two brothers, Harry and Charles; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Frances SCHILDHAUER, 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Robert Polvado and Kenneth Mayo officiating. Burial is in Resthaven Cemetery, in Ponca City, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SCHILDHAUER was born May 3, 1922, in Ponca City, to Harry L. TAPP and Nellie Ruth WITTMER. She died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Leo Albert SCHILDHAUER, Nov. 8, 1945, in Ponca City. He preceded her in death, March 8, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Joy; one granddaughter; four sisters, Betty, Letty, Collene and Joanne; and one brother, Lee. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Edith LARSON and one brother, Bill TAPP.

Funeral services for Robert L. “Bob” SIMONS, 79, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Gibson, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SIMONS was born April 16, 1929, in Hammond, Ind., to Leslie Franklin SIMONS and Delsie Faye (NOE) SIMONS. He died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in Vian. He married Mary HOWE, May 15, 1963, in Lexington Park, Md. She preceded him in death, Dec. 24, 2002. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Hope, and Donald and Luci; one daughter, Laura May; one step-son, Merlin; one sister, Maxine; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one daughter-in-law, Gladys PLEW.

Juanita (COPELAND) WATTS, a lifelong resident of Sallisaw was born October 23, 1915 in Sequoyah County, Ok. to James andrew COPELAND and Lillie Maudella (PATTERSON) COPELAND. Juanita was predeceased by her parents; one sister, Iva CAVES; two brothers, Orville COPELAND and Wayne PITTMAN. Juanita is surivived by her son, Jimmy and his wife Ellen; two daughters, Wynona, and Jessie and her husband, Wayne. Three grandchildren; one great granddaughter, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2 p m at Oakridge Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw, Ok with services officiated by Rev Gary Mullen. Burial will be in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Ralph BARNETT, 73, of Ponca City, formerly of Crawford County, were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, in Cedarville, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. BARNETT died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Audra BARNETT of the home; one daughter, Rita; two sons, Gary and Terry; two sisters, Lola and Linda; three brothers, Cecil, Eugene and Charles Kenneth; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry BARNETT and one brother, Samuel BARNETT.

Private funeral services for Billy James COPELAND, 69, of Sallisaw, will be held at a later date, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. COPELAND was born April 9, 1939, in Sallisaw, to Orville Issac COPELAND and Pearl Mae (GRIFFITH) COPELAND. He died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his companion, Linda; three daughters, Patty, Janene and Verina; four sons, James, Billy, William and Andrew; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his mother; one brother, Ike; two sisters, Catherine and Lucy; and a very special friend, Bud.

Funeral services for James Edward DYER, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Greenwood, Ark. Burial was in the Cross Cemetery, with military honors, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. DYER was born April 16, 1929, in Horatio, Ark., to Eulas and Ophie DYER. He died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Ann; three daughters, Becky and her husband, Pete, Patty and her husband, Dennis, and Jayme and her husband, Tad; two sons, James Jr. and Joel; one step-daughter, Cindy; four step-sons, Kenny, Jerry, David and Bobby; two sisters, Claudine and her husband, Danny, and Fredia and her husband, Clyde; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Homer DYER.

Funeral services for Barbara J. TREADWAY, 81, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial will be in the U.S. National Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TREADWAY was born June 15, 1927, in Muskogee, to Linnie Claron MURRAY and Addie (MOATS) MURRAY. She died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, in Greenwood. Survivors include one daughter, Shelley Lynn and her husband, Jim; one son, Michael Fay and his wife, Anna; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Anna Mae MURRAY COOPER, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel in De Queen, Ark. with the Rev. Mark Clinard officiating. Burial is in Gillham Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home of De Queen. Mrs. COOPER was born Feb. 23, 1934, in Heavener, to Henry and Gladys MURRAY. She died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008, in Springdale. Survivors include three children, Leslie Clay and his wife, Mary, Cathy Jean and her husband, Darrell, and Dale Henry and his wife, Shelly; one brother, Bill; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leslie Gilbert COOPER, one son, Danny Ray COOPER and one grandson, Gilbert Clay COOPER.

Funeral services for Helen Marie ISRAEL, 71, were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. David Clewell officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. ISRAEL was born May 9, 1937, in Sallisaw, to Calvin G. MYSINGER and Edna WELLS. She died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Beverly, Terry S., and Lynn and Mickey; one son, Jimmy R. Jr.; one sister, Irene; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James MYSINGER and one sister, Charlene POE.

Clell Stanley PREWETT, born February 21, 1931 in Nicut, Oklahoma. Died November 19, 2008 in Reno, Nevada. Survived by; brother Udell Faye, Margie, and their families, ex wife Rose Marie PREWETT and all of her family, daughter, Cindy, son and daughter in law Brian and Lisa, five grandchildren. Life's physical journey has come to an end, but its eternal journey is just beginning. You are never really gone if you are not forgotten.

Funeral services for Brenda Gail SCOGGINS, 56, of Vian, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Members in Christ Church on Highway 82 with the Rev. Robert Buttery officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SCOGGINS was born May 20, 1952, in Kansas City, Kan., to Ernest Eugene SYKES Sr. and Norma Irene (LEE) SYKES. She died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, in Tahlequah. Survivors include her husband, Joe of the home; one daughter, Charity Lynn and Richard; one son, Richard Shawn; two sisters, Patti and Al, and Sandy and David; four brothers, Jimmy and Brenda, Terry and Shondra, Ernest Jr. and Helen, and Dennis; parents, Lloyd and Norma HAND of Tecumseh; and six grandchildren,

Funeral services for Michael Alan BOLIN, 51, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw with the Revs. Thomas Still and John Killer officiating. Burial will be in Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BOLIN was born Sept. 19, 1957, in Stilwell, to Alfred and Glenola (CANTRELL) GOAD. He died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Janet of the home; two daughters, Shannon and Alisha and her husband, Ricky; three sons, Bradley and his wife, Sondra, Adam, and Marcus; two sisters, Diane and Annette; five brothers, Norman, Wayne, Joey, Johnny and Richard; mother, Glenola; eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, David GOAD and his step-dad, Bud BOLIN.

Funeral services for Zola Lorene CULWELL, 90, of Bokoshe, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Panther Cemetery Gazebo in McCurtain. Burial is in Panther Cemetery, in McCurtain, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CULWELL was born March 22, 1918, in Melton, to James T. BREWER and Maggie Lee (NIXON) BREWER. She died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, in Bokoshe. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Sonny and Barbara; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter WARD and James CULWELL, one daughter, Janice SELF, two sisters, Margie HARRIS and Nancy BREWER and three brothers, Tom, Grady and Orville BREWER.

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