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Memorial services for Scott Everett Horton BENGE, 32, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, Tenn., under the direction of Williamson Memorial Funeral Home of Franklin. Mr. BENGE was born Nov. 15, 1976, at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, Nev., to Linda and Gary HORTON. He died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Survivors include his parents, James and Linda BENGE; one brother and his wife, SSgt. Patrick J. and Crystal and their son, Spencer; two sisters, Tonda, and Michelle and her seven sons, Robert, Joshua, Brandon, Braydon, Sean, DJ and Austin; grandmother, Betty Jean BENGE; aunts and uncles, Cathy and Max, Emily and Charles, Carol, Ernest. and Michael; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jay BENGE.

Funeral services for Roy T. DOLAN, 49, of Roland, are being held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Baker officiating. Burial is in Bellefonte Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DOLAN was born Nov. 28, 1959, in Carlsbad, N.M., to Thomas Henry and Ollie Jean (WASHUM) DOLAN. He died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Susan DOLAN of the home; two daughters, Erica Brooke and her husband, Jeremy, and Chelsea Suzanne; one brother, Mark; mother, Ollie Jean DOLAN; his father, Thomas DOLAN and his wife, Ina; and numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, James DOLAN.

Funeral services for Michael Wayne HARDIN, 46, of Foley, Ala., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pine Rest Funeral Home in Foley. Burial was in Pine Rest Memorial Park, in Foley, under the direction of Pine Rest Funeral Home, Inc. of Foley. Mr. HARDIN was born Nov. 2, 1962, in Sallisaw. He died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Mobile, Ala.Survivors include his wife, Kasandra (HEINEN) HARDIN of Foley; daughter, Mariah; son, Tom; mother, Shirley (ISHAM) HARDIN; father, Joe HARDIN; three brothers, Russell, Joe “Joey”, and Troy; father-in-law, Thomas “Mick” HEINEN and his wife, Olgua; four brothers-in-law, Richard and his wife, Dee Ann, Lance and his wife, Dorothy, Roger, and David; and three nephew.

Vera “Willene” HINES, 78, of Sallisaw, died on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Green Country Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mrs. HINES was born March 19, 1931, in Paw Paw Bottoms, to John O. WATERS and Nellie (JACKSON) WATERS. She married Donald W. HINES, Dec. 24, 1949, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Larry and his wife, Gaylene, Donald D. and Angela, and Nelda and her husband, Aaron; siblings, Dorothy, Waneve, Treva Lee, Howard, Veda and Aaron; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and numerous other friends and family. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mona WATERS and Juanita LEE, three brothers, Orval WATERS, Euckley WATERS and Doyle WATERS, three grandchildren, Larry D. HINES, Joseph D. THOMAS-HINES and Tabitha Jo WILKINS.

Graveside services for Boodknot SLOAN, 84, of Anton, Texas, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Peters Cemetery in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SLOAN was born July 8, 1925, in Pitcher, to Denver Ray SLOAN and Eva Lee (STEWART) SLOAN. He died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Katie; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jane. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Larry Wayne BROWN, 54, of Vian, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Levi Tarapen officiating. Burial will be in Drake Stand Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BROWN was born March 23, 1955, in Sallisaw, to Huey BROWN and Bessie Ellen RANDEL. He died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Sallisaw. He married Joyce Dean FAGG, Jan. 3, 1982, in Oklahoma City. She preceded him in death, Dec. 1, 2003, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his mother, Bessie BROWN MOORE of Sallisaw; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Levi and Bobbie, and Ron V. and Donna; and several nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services for Margaret NARCOMEY CHUCULATE, 58, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Journey Church in Sallisaw. Burial is in Peters Cemetery, near Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CHUCULATE was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Eufaula, to Edmond and Lillian (WESLEY) NARCOMEY. She died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Tulsa. She married Jerry CHUCULATE in Dec. 1970. He preceded her in death in 1997. Survivors include her daughter, Rita and her husband, Leon; two sons, Jerry Daniel and his wife, Stephanie, and son, Eric. Eight grandchildren. Visitation with friends will be from 8 a.m. till 8 p.m. Wednesday.

Funeral services for Emogene ELY, 80, of Muldrow will be held Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10 a m at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, Ok. with Rev Randy Farmer officiating. Burial will be in Blackjack Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born April 26, 1929 in Muldrow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Willie BUTLER and Elvira DAWS BUTLER. She was married to Haskell ELY on January 3, 1946 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1972. Mrs. ELY passed this life on October 30, 2009 in Sallisaw, Okla. Survivors incluse three granddaughters, Mari and husband: Wesley, Crystal, Ashley and boyfriend: Kevin; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister: Cleo; a host of friends that she considered family; she was preceded in death by her husband: Haskell ELY, parents, 1 son: Billy Ray ELY, 1 daughter: Marla WEST; one sister,: Jewel VERNON and 2 brothers: Clarence and Jack BUTLER.

Funeral services for Homer Gene OSBORNE, 72, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Roland Pentecostal Church in Roland with the Revs. Steve Gray, J.W. Gray, Magellan O’Neal and George Corbell officiating. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. OSBORNE was born Feb. 23, 1937, in Roland, to James Elmer OSBORNE and Rhoda Beatrice (RHODES) OSBORNE. He died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Melva Joy HARRIS, Aug. 3, 1987, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Melva of the home; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Robin and Jerry, Melissa, and Dayla and Gary, and Monica and Jason; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Patrick “Danny”, and Terry, and Jason and Carish; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lee, Bill and Tom; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Oreta McGEE and Virgie WILSON and three brothers, Virgil, Jesse and J.E. OSBORNE.

Funeral services for Helen D’ Alfonsi SCOGGINS, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at 12 p.m. Wednesday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Sallisaw with Bros. Pat Nix Jr. and Keith Newman officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SCOGGINS was born July 31, 1927, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Alexander D’ALFONSI and Mary (PETTINATO) D’ALFONSI. She died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Tulsa. She married John Alfred SCOGGINS, Dec. 28, 1944, in Los Angeles. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; two daughters, Rose and Lily; one son, Daniel; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Angie Hannah and Norma McKINNERNY and one brother, John D’ ALFONXI.

Graveside services for Martha Catherine WREN, 80, of Sallisaw, were held at the Fort Smith National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WREN was born Jan. 17, 1929, in Forest Dale, Ohio, to Frank DICKENS and Audra (HEARST) DICKENS. She died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Fort Smith. She married Clyde Haverson WREN, June 5, 1946, in Baltimore, Md. He preceded her in death, Jan. 23, 1996, Sallisaw. Survivors include three sons, Loyd Jack, William Joseph and Henry Lee; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, Clifford Wesley WREN and her parents

Funeral services for Frankie CLAY, 77, of Webbers Falls, were held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Kenneth Clay, Wendell Cox and Ron Butler officiating. Burial was in the Floral Haven Cemetery, in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. CLAY was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Webbers Falls, to Carl and Okley (MARTIN) BRILEY. She died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Gore. She married William CLAY, April 17, 1981, in Keefeton. Survivors include her husband, William CLAY of the home; her sons, Gordon and Eric; her step-daughters, Billieand her husband, Jerry, and Sherrie and her husband, Terry; two sisters, Lola, and Nola and her husband, George; brother, Bert; 15 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, William Buck McMAHAN and one sister, Nancy KYZER.

Graveside services for Eva Louise Rose MINNIER, 75, of Vian, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MINNER was born Dec. 6, 1933, in Braggs, to Edgar ROSE and Fern (FULLER) ROSE. She died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Doris, Brenda and Hazel; one son, Eddie; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rose, Etta and Judy; two brothers, Raymond and Jim; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one sister, Janie ROSE and one brother, Joel ROSE.

Funeral services for Preston DAVIS Jr., 69, of Vian, will be held at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. DAVIS was born Jan. 11, 1940, in Bunch, to Jerry Preston DAVIS and Hester DAVIS. He died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Vian. Mr. DAVIS was a furniture upholsterer and of the Non-Denominational faith. He married Joyce HARL, Dec. 9, 1961, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Joyce of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Preston Darin and Jennetta, Derrell Wayne and Cindy, and Dwayne Lee; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Preston DAVIS III.

Memorial services for Helen J. FLOYD, 76, of Akins, were held Oct. 16, 2009. Cremation was under the direction of Mid-Town Tulsa Funeral Home. Mrs. FLOYD was born Feb. 6, 1933, in Turkey, Texas, to Pat Reynolds and Ruby (COPELAND) REEVES. She died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Trisha and Ruby “Bitsy”; two sons, Roger Bailey and Russell III; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Paul; sister, Viola; and aunt, Winnie. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, A. Ralph REEVES.

Funeral services for Thomas J. GRIMES, 63, of Gore, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Lakeroad Church of Christ in Gore with Bro. Ken Tackett officiating. Burial will be in Old Panther Cemetery, in McCurtain, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GRIMES was born March 4, 1946, in McCurtain, to Henry J. GRIMES and Stella (NIX) GRIMES. He died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Gore. He married Linda CLARK, Jan. 4, 1970, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Linda of the home; one daughter, Tomi Janette; three sons and one daughter-in-law, Tobias and Mary, and Adam and Erik; one brother, George; one sister, Margaret; mother-in-law, Alice CLARK; sister-in-law, Susan; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Henry GRIMES and his parents.

George Alton HEATH, 79, of Muldrow, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009 in Fort Smith, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HEATH was born Oct. 26, 1930, in Delaware, Ark., to Wesley HEATH and Effie (HOLT) HEATH. He married Betty Helen CARPENTER, June 26, 1955, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Betty HEATH of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Thomas; one sister, Juanita; one brother, Aulton; one granddaughter; one grandson; and several other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda HARRIS and his parents.

Graveside services for Gerald “Jerry” ROFKAHR, 64, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with Bro. Blake Rainwater officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. ROFKAHR was born Oct. 9, 1945, in Altus, Ark., to Herman Rupert ROFKAHR and Myrtle May (BESHEARS) ROFKAHR. He died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Muldrow. He married Carolyn Sue ISAAC, May 14, 1999, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sue, of the home; one daughter, Shayla; three sons, Jerry Wayne, Billy and Alvan; one sister, Wanda; one brother, Raymond; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Larry ROFKAHR.

Gene Ramon CANNON, 68, of Sallisaw, died on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, in Tulsa. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CANNON was born Nov. 13, 1940, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Adrian CANNON and Dorthea PHILLIPS. Survivors include his wife, Euckayla of the home; one daughter, Cyndee; one son, Michael; one sister, Joy Lee; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Angel.

Graveside services for Bonnie Lorene NELSON, 91, of Muskogee, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Park Cemetery with Dr. Paul Vickery officiating, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mrs. NELSON was born Nov. 14, 1918, in Sallisaw, to Robert Lee and Lela (BURNS) GLENN. She died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Muskogee. She married George C. NELSON, September 1940, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth; one sister, Mildred; Janice and Paul, Kay and Bruce and Shirley; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Glenna NELSON, brother, Robert GLENN and nephew, Bobby Lee SINDLE.

Memorial services for Fran OWENS WILKINS, 69, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the East Side Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with the Rev. Wally Portmann officiating. A private burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. WILKINS was born Jan. 21, 1940, in Muldrow, to Leonard and Pearl OWENS. She died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. Survivors include one daughter, Tracy and her husband, Shannon; three sons, Greg and his wife, Debra, and Dennis, and Casey and his wife, Tara; two sisters, Margaret and Mildred; two brothers, Bobby and Phillip; nine grandchildren; special nieces, Carol, Quoya and Mecha; She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Harold Boog WILKINS, son, Terry McCLURE, her parents and one brother, Ted OWENS.

Funeral services for Edward F. BROGDON, 80, of Muldrow were held Monday, Nov 30, 2009 at 10 am., Rev Tommy Treat officiating under the directions of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery. Mr. BROGDON was born February 23, 1929 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma to Fletcher and Bulah(JACKSON) BROGDON and passed away November 24, 2009, in Muldrow, Oklahoma. He is survived by; his wife of 58 years, Melladene of the home. Two sons; Eddie, Warren. Three sisters; Peggy, Millie and Glenda. Brother-in-laws and sister-in –laws; Buddy and wife Lavada, Blondie and wife, Connie, Easter and wife Jean , Peggy;six grandchildren. fivegreat-grandchildren Several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. He was predceded in death by; his parents, Bulah and Fletcher BROGDON, one sister, Audie HILL, one brother, R.J. BROGDON. He was a member of th Burton Lodge #30.

Funeral services for Elza Mae CHISUM, 74, were held Nov 19, 2009 at 2 p m at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Gore, Ok. Under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. With Elder Duane Hunt, Sr. Elder Duane Hunt, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Stevenson Cemetery in Gum Springs, Ok. Mae CHISUM was born March 10, 1935 in Vinita, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph Silas HUNT and Elzann (STEVENSON) HUNT She married Alfred Henry CHISUM on June 16, 1951 in Van Buren, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1968 in Gore, Oklahoma. Mrs. CHISUM passed this life on November 16, 2009 in Gore, Oklahoma. Survivors include four daughters and three sons in law, Christine, Betty and Johnny, Earlene and Bill, and Brenda and Stephen. 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; two sisters, Erma, and Phyllis. eight brothers, Bill, Joe I., Danny, Arthur, Glenn, Walter, Jerry, and Benny; She was preceded in death by her husband: Alfred Henry CHISUM in 1968, her parents: Joseph and Elzann HUNT, one sister, Wanda SMITH, one brother Earl Lewis HUNT, and one grandson, Stephen James STEWART.

Funeral services for Deborah Ann GRUMET, 59, of Sallisaw, Oklahoma were held Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 at the Gans Baptist Church in Gans, with Brother Jim Sivage and Brother Lowell Churchill officiating. Mrs GRUMET was born Sept 4, 1950 in Sallisaw to Euckley and Faye FLOYD WATERS and died Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 in Poteau, Ok. Survivors include one sister, Euckayla. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Robert Orda HENDERSON, 52. was born on July 22, 1957 in Hawthorne, Califoria, to Rod HENDERSON and Verga (MALONE) HENDERSON. Mr. HENDERSON passed this life on November 16, 2009 in Vian, Oklahoma He was cremated under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Survivors include his Companion, Johanna of the home. One daughter, Crystal,; two grandchildren; two sisters, Jory and Dawn; one brother, Rodney; Several other relatives and friends.

Funeral service for Sybil Maxine NIPP, 78, of Sallisaw, were held Friday, Nov 20, 2009 at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw with Brother Jay Loyd officiating. Burial was in Vian Garden of Memories. Mrs NIPP was born January 26, 1931 in Okemah, Oklahoma to Thomas J. and Bertha GRAGG LEE and passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. She is survived by; Three daughters, Sharon, Barbara and her husband, David, Alesia and her husband Troy; five brothers; Glenn, Luke, Vessie, Bob, Ronald. Eight grandchildren; Eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Wayne of 54 years and four brothers, Darrell, Vernon, Norman and Dennis LEE.

Funeral services for Mohammad “Shawn” QURESHI, 49, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial was in the Bixby Muslim Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. QURESHI was born Jan. 21, 1960, in Lahore, Pakistan, to Abdulsalem Qureshi and Hagra (Begum) Qureshi. He died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Patricia Ann BURROWS, Sept. 21, 1983, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of the home; four daughters, Sherry, Amber, Ayisha and Sumarah; one son, Ryhan Shahid; one adopted son, Alexander; four grandchildren; mother; six brothers, Abdul Jabbar, Mohammed Wahid, Mohammed Sajid. and Mohammed Asif, and Mohammed, and Zain; and three sisters, Shakiala, Begunsultana and Shahina. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, Mohammad Sajad QURESHI and Mohammed Tahir QURESHI and one sister, Servi Sultana SABRIN.

Private family services for Jennifer Denise TAYLOR, 45, of Sallisaw, were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Dec. 3, 1963, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Charles TAYLOR and Lori Betts STENGER. She died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her companion Todd; two sisters, Susan and Sally; one brother, Brent; one step-daughter, Kailee; one step-son, Alex; and several other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services for Charles L BRACKETT, 77, were held Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Church of Christ in Porter, Ok., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw, with Bro. Leon Brashear and Bro. Jonathan Crowell officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery. Mr. Charles L. BRACKETT was born May 3, 1932 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the son of Ira Clark BRACKETT, Sr. and Nettie Iretta (SPARKS) Brackett. He was married to Mary Maxine ICH on July 15, 1949 in Seminole, Texas. Mr. BRACKETT passed this life on November 18, 2009 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.. Survivors include his wife, Maxine of the home; two sons and daughters in law: Gary and Eileen, and Terry and Cindy; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; two brothers and sisters in law: Roy and Nancy, and Perry and Juanita; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends; He was preceded in death bytwo brothers: Gerald Glen BRACKETT and Ira BRACKETT, Jr.;

Funeral services for Clyde Eulan BURROW, 77, were held Wednesay, November 25, 2009, at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw at 2 pm under the direction of Agnet Funeral Home of Sallisaw, with the Rev Vernon Stone officiating. Mr. BURROW was born December 21, 1931 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the son of James Alf BURROW and Vennie (OGDON) BURROW.He married Sally Ann (ROSS) BURROW on October 30, 1992 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas..Mr. BURROW passed this life on November 23, 2009 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma.. Survivors include his wife, Sally of the home; seven daughters: Cyndi, Betty, Karen, Sharon, Kimmy, Randi, and Phyllis; two sons: Dale, and Danny; 24 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren; three sisters, Sue, Myrtle, and Geraldine.several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Vennie BURROW, his first wife: Euthie CORDRAY BURROW, one sister: Christine GIBSON and one brother: Hubert BURROW.

Graveside services for Lonnie Orbit CLABORN, 85, were held Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 1 p m at Sparks White Dove Cemetery, Sparks Oklahoma. Under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.. With the Rev Ed Cunninghom officiating. Mr. CLABORN was born June 9, 1924 in Granite, Oklahoma, the son of Emmitt Cecil CLABORN and Mary Myrtle (STOVER) CLABORN. He married Shirley A. (SMITH) CLABORN on February 18, 1956 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2005 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Mr. CLABORN passed this life on November 24, 2009 in Vian, Oklahoma . Survivors include, three daughters, : daughters: Mary, Barbara, Cheryl; two sons: Lonnie Gene and Robert Allen Sr.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife: Shirley CLABORN, his parents: Emmitt and Mary CLABORN, 1 brother: I.V. STOVER, one grandson: Robert Allen CLABORN,

Funeral services for Clyd Eulan BURROW, 77, were held Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 2 pm in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev Vernon Smith officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agnet Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr.BURROW was born December 21, 1931 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the son of James Alf BURROW and Vennie (OGDON) BURROW. He married Sally Ann (ROSS) BURROW on October 30, 1992 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Mr. BURROW passed this life on November 23, 2009 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Survivors include his wife, Sally of the home; seven daughters: Cyndi, Betty, Karen, Sharon, Kimmy, Randi. and Phyllis; two sons: Dale and Danny; 24 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren three sisters, Sue, Myrtle and Geraldine; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends .He was preceded in death by his parents: James and Vennie BURROW , his first wife: Euthie CORDRAY BURROW, one sister:, Christine GIBSON and one brother: Hubert BURROW.

Funeral services for Richard Earl "Buddy" CHAPMAN, 60, were held Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 at 10 am in Agent Funeral Home Chapel in Muldrow, Ok, with Rev Al Ruckman officaitng. Burial was in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, north of Muldrow, Ok., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born July 23, 1949 in Muldrow, Oklahoma, the son of Fred L. CHAPMAN and Ruth (BOWDEN) CHAPMAN. He married Sharon Kay (SHACKELFORD) CHAPMAN on February 21, 1970 in Muldrow, Oklahoma. Mr. CHAPMAN passed this life on November 23, 2009 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of the home; one daughter and son in law:, Karrie and LeeRoy; one son and daughter in law: Richard Dale and Ida; 11 grandchildren; mother: Ruth CHAPMAN; three sisters, Barbara, Donna, and Karen; four brothers, Jerry, Mike, Jackie and Roger; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; He was preceded in death by his father: Fred CHAPMAN and one son: Shannon Earl CHAPMAN.

Funeral services for Ella Chee GABLE, 70, will be held Dec 1, 2009 at 2 pm. in Sallisaw City Cemetery Gazebo, with Pastor Jeff Allred officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 28, 1939 in Lukachukai, Arizona, the daughter of Hosteen Tom BEGAY and Marie (CHEE) BEGAY. She married Jack Louis GABLE in 1959 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He preceded her in death on April 10, 2002 in Bakersfield, California. She passed this life on November 20, 2009 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. . Survivors inclue, one daughter: Tammy Lavone; three sons, Foreman Lee, Doyle Lynn. and Louie Clyde; four grandchildren: Dusty, Cody, Brianna and Angie; three great grandchildren: Keegan, Russell and Hailey; two brothers in law: Don C. and Doyle; one sister in law, Judy; She was preceded in death by her husband: Jack GABLE, her parents: Hosteen and Marie BEGAY and one grandson.:

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