November 2000

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Funeral services for Lee Wright CROSSWHITE, 65, of Charleston, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Charleston. Burial is in Gill Cemetery in Van. Buren. Mrs. CROSSWHITE died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Wendell CROSSWHITE of the home; one daughter, Deborah Ann; three sons, Michael, Larry and Michael two sisters, Norma and Donna; one brother, Thomas E.; one half- brother, Wesley; 22 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Paul E. DYE, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Saturday, Oct. 28, 200, in a local hospital. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his companion, Alberta; one daughter, Brenda; three sons, Roger, Bobby and Jimmy; one sister, Irene; one brother, Danny; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Grace Imogene JONES, 83, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Gans Bible Church, with the Rev. Joe Fowler officiating. Burial is in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. JONES was born May 20, 1917, in Muldrow, to William Cleveland SPARKMAN and Emilee Katherine (PALMER) SPARKMAN. She died Monday, Oct. 30, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married William Chester "Bill" JONES March 2, 1963, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death May 2, 1997. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Verna; two stepsons, Joe and Gene; and two brothers, Kenneth and Charles "Sonny".

Funeral services for Olen Lee KENNEDY Jr., 27, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial is in Dwight Mission Cemetery , west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. KENNEDY was born July 5, 1973, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Olen Lee KENNEDY Sr. and Drusilla Sue (YOUNG) KENNEDY BARNES. He died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, in Vian. Survivors include his companion, Stacy; his father Olen Lee KENNEDY Sr.; three half-sisters, Matilda, Shannon, and Sandra; four half-brothers, Colen, Everett Jr., Tyrell and Edward Jr.; his maternal grandmother, Maxine; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Barbara Lee MARTIN, 73, of Muldrow were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Mike Love officiating. Burial was in the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. MARTIN was born April 14, 1927, in Dorris, Calif., to Henry Louis MITCHELL and Gracie Lee (THOMAS) MITCHELL. She died Friday Oct. 27, 2000, in Fort Smith. She married Thomas Lindsey MARTIN July 22, 1955, in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Tom Martin of the home; four sons, Tony , Wayne, Wade and Roger; four grandchildren; and one sister, Joy; Mrs. MARTIN was preceded in death by one son, Bryan Wayne MARTIN; her parents; and one brother, Loyd MITCHELL.

Ollie Marie MULLEN, 86, of Grove died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at the Grove General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Worley-Lunginbuel Funeral Home in Grove, with the Rev. Dolphus Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Marble City Cemetery, under the direction of Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home. Mrs. MULLEN was born Oct. 24, 1914, in Cookson, to George and Minnie (TOUNZEN) WATKINS. She married Virgil MULLEN Feb. 16, 1935, in Marble City. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Paul and Frank; three daughters, Oleta, Virginia and Evelyn; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Mrs. MULLEN was also preceded in death by two sons, Otis MULLEN and Claude Winford MULLEN.

Memorial services for Bernice PHILPOT, 77, of Poteau were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery in Poteau, with the Revs. Roger Mattox and Bobby Price officiating. Mrs. PHILPOT was born April 30, 1923, in Mena, Ark., to Jesse and Jennie Bell (MILLER) BOONE. She died Friday Oct. 27, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married James Wendell PHILPOT Oct. 18, 1965, in Stigler. Survivors include her husband, James PHILPOT of the home; two daughters, Cheryl and Linda;; four sons, Robert, Tim, Rick, and James Lee; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Opal and Mildred; Mrs. PHILPOT was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Martin McAFEE; her parents; and one sister, Lawassa MATTOX. Arrangements under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Merle C. REMER, 79, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gore City Cemetery, with the Rev. Laymon Garrison officiating. Mr. REMER was born Jan. 8, 1921, in Drumright, to Edward and Dora (BOFFEE) REMER. He died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at his home. He married Geneva INGLE Sept. 19, 1946, in the Carlile community. Survivors include his wife, Geneva REMER of the home; two sons, Dewey and Johnny; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Hazel. Mr. REMER was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Helen, Gladys and Francis; and two brothers, Henry and Dee. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore.

Funeral services for Ruth COOK WALKUP, 92, of Porterville, Calif., were held at 10 a.m. Oct. 20, 2000, at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Porterville, with the Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Burial was in Woodville Cemetery in Woodville, Calif. under the direction of Myers Funeral service in Porterville. Mrs. WALKUP was born May 28, 1908, in Sequoia, in the Remy community, north of Roland, to Oscar and Havy E. COOK. She died Monday, Oct. 16, 2000, in Porterville. Survivors include eight sons, James, Chester, Dallas, Arlin, LeRoy, Veston, Ed, and Danny; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Alice and Lenora; and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. WALKUP was preceded in death by her husband, Paris Deleon WALKUP in 1971; and two daughters, Otha OVERSTREET and Naomi BRITT, both in 1999.

Funeral services for Johnnie Myrtle BLAND, 87, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Essex Funeral Home Chapel in DeWitt, Ark. Burial is in Thompson Cemetery in DeWitt. Local arrangements are under the direction of Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BLAND died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, at her home. Survivors include one daughter, Sophelia; two step-daughters, Lottie and Georgia; five sons, Leon, Teddy, Ed, Everett and Harrison; three sisters, Louise, Daisy and Mildred; three brothers, Charlie, Jacob, and Gerald; 24 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for L.J. "Jim" CAPPS, 87, of Roland are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, with Bro. Bob Miller officiating. Mr. CAPPS was born June 9, 1913, in the Liberty community, to Perry and Zula (ROGERS) CAPPS. He died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in Roland. Survivors include one son, Jim Ray; one half sister, Judy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Mr. CAPPS was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Carroll CAPPS in 1995; and eight brothers and sisters. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland.

Graveside services for Fred J. GOIN, 83, of Evening Shade Road, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Box Cemetery, north of Vian, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Mr. GOIN was born Dec. 28, 1916 in Tennessee, to Howard and Della (SHARP) GOIN. He died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in Vian. He married Ruth Valentin STRESSMAN June 6, 1964, in Howard City, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Ruth GOIN of the home; one step-daughter, Brenda; one son, Jerry W.; two step-sons, Jim and Pat; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. GOIN was preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Verla Marie WEBSTER, 78, of Tishomingo were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. George Gilland officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WEBSTER was born Jan. 18, 1922, in Bokoshe, to Curtis and Gladys (BOYD) BURCHAM. She died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; two sons, J.C. and Grady; one sister, Bonita; one brother, Arvil; nine grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Mrs. WEBSTER was preceded in death by her parents; and one son Troy WALTON.

Funeral services for Lenna Mae WHEELER, 68, of Sallisaw are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Sallisaw, Dr. J.D. Ward and the Rev. George Gilland are officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. WHEELER was born June 11, 1932, in Sequoyah County, to James A. and Dora (O'NEAL) CHILDERS. She died Nov. 1, 2000, in a Fort Smith, Ark., hospital. She married Richard Perry WHEELER June 2, 1951, at the First Methodist Church in Sallisaw with the Rev. Hoole officiating. Survivors include her husband, Richard Perry WHEELER of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynelle and David, and Jo and Lance; one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Becky; eight grandchildren; four sisters, Louella, Addie, Zula and Myrna; and three brothers, John, Richard, and Charlie. Mrs. WHEELER was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Coleman CHILDERS and St. Elmo CHILDERS.

Funeral services for Annie BARBER, 86, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of Christ in roland, with Dr. Jerry Russell officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland. Mrs. BARBER was born Nov. 11, 1911, in Muldrow, to James Young KIDD and Melinda Melvinia (TAYLOR) KIDD. She died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Roland. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, B.J. and Girtie, and Vic and Janet; two daughters, Doris and Ruby; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for William "Bill" BIRDTAIL, 82, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Gore, with the Revs. Crosslin Smith and Mike McConnell officiating. Burial was in Redbird Smith Cemetery, north of Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore. Mr. BIRDTAIL was born Feb. 13, 1918, near Braggs, to John and Nancy Candy BIRDTAIL. He died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in Sallisaw. He married Flora WASHINGTON April 26, 1938, in Cherokee County. She preceded him in death May 14, 1989. Survivors include seven sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Mary, Leon and Genora, Henry and Jonice, George and June, Hank and Camille, Marvin and Janie, and Roy and Teresa; four daughters and sons-in-law, Marie and Bert, Rosie and Ralph, Lora and Luis, and Susie and Deriek; 27 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lee; two sisters, Maggie and Susie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ruby Ruth CALDWELL, 79, of Hinton are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hinton First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Scott Lenaburg officiating. Burial is in Lookeba Cemetery in Lookeba, under the direction of Hinton-Turner Funeral Home in Hinton. Mrs. CALDWELL was born may 19, 1921, in Gans, to Richard Columbus "Lum" TAYLOR and Lucy "Kitty" Ruth (KIDD) TAYLOR. She died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at the Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City. She married Pete CALDWELL Sept. 7, 1942, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Pete CALDWELL of Hinton; 10 children, Alpha, Max and Judy, Brad and Mary, and Jon and Terri, Larry and Ruth, Roy and Monnie, Donna and Lucy, Donnie and Debbie, and Mark and Brenda, 33 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; special sister-in-law and life-long friend Cora and Pauline; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. CALDWELL was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Erma Lynn CALDWELL; one son Danny D. CALDWELL; three sisters, Lizzie CRAB, Nellie LONGCRIER and Ada GREEN; four brothers, Tom, Dude, Bill and Lee TAYLOR; one grandchild, Timothy Scott CALDWELL; and a special friend Jewel WARE.

Graveside services for Robert E. DYE, 76, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gill Cemetery, in Van Buren, Ark. Mr. DYE died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Ethel DYE; two daughter, Connie M. and Elaine E.; three sons, Robert E. jr., Roy Don and Kenny Alan; one sister, Mildred; three brothers, John, William and James; 15 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Albert J. FROST, 76, of Warner are being held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Assembly of God Church in Warner, with the Revs. Gene Bebee and Jerry Smith officiating. Burial is in Bennett Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mr. FROST was born Oct. 13, 1924 in Warner. He died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Peter; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Vicki; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Don and Leon; and four sisters, Juanita, Donna, Leona and Lois.

Funeral services for J.H. HAYS, Sr., 87, of Lavaca, Ark., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Mr. HAYS died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Lavaca. Survivors include three daughters, Peggy, Mary and Janet; one sister, Roy Lee; two half-brothers, Albert and Earl; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Mr. HAYS was preceded in death by his wife, Lyda; and one son, Jim HAYS Jr.

Dove V. HELMS, 78, of Muldrow died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, in a local hospital. Funeral services are being held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Burial is in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Nanda and Shannon; one son, Dub D.; two sisters, Sudie Mae and Jean; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mayo HOLDER, 82, of Ponca City were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at he First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Hance Dilbeck officiating. Burial is being held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Grace Memorial Chapel in Ponca City. Mrs. HOLDER was born Dec. 21, 1917, in Sallisaw, to Cread Horace ORENDORFF and Lena (DAVIS) ORENDORFF. She died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at her home. She married Hudson HOLDER April 7, 1940, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Hudson HOLDER of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry H. and Janice; one daughter and son-in-law, Jo and Earnie; one brother, Cread H. Jr.; three granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. Mrs. HOLDER was preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Greg SIMMONS; one sister, Martha BIBB; one half-brother, Hobart DAVIS; and one half-sister, Leta ROACH.

Funeral services for Nevia (McGREW) KEITH, 89, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Lighthouse Tabernacle Pentecostal Holiness Church in Gore, with the Rev. John Barnes officiating. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery in Porum, under the direction of Milsap Funeral Service in Webbers Falls. Mrs. KEITH was born Nov. 26, 1910, in Protem, Mo., to Steamboat and Lillie "CLIMENS" McGREW. She died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter, Doris; one daughter-in-law, Helen; one sister and brother-in-law, Syble and Jack; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. KEITH was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank KEITH; and one son, Vernon KEITH.

Memorial services for Lucille Allen MARPLE, 70, of Charleston, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday t Mount View Free Will Baptist Church, with the Rev. Raymond Chronister officiating. Mrs. MARPLE was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Central City, Ark., to John Monroe KNOX and Eva Mae (CHRONISTER) KNOX. She died Sunday, Nov. 5 2000, at her home. Survivors include her husband, Lewis MARPLE of the home; four daughters, Sharon Kay, Mary, Linda and Lou Ann; one son, James; two sisters, Betty and Shelby; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Smith Mortuary in Charleston.

Funeral services for Wilma Irene ALLISON, 88, of Wichita, Kan., are being held Saturday at Broadway Mortuary Chapel in Wichita. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, under the direction of Broadway Mortuary in Wichita. Mrs. ALLISON was born March 31, 1912, in Webbers Falls, to Richard A. EVANS and Jessie Bell (BROCK) EVANS. She died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000. Survivors include one son, Felix C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kaye and Will, and Carole and Kenny; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. ALLISON was preceded in death by her first husband, Felix O. PETERS; and her second husband, Warren ALLISON.

Funeral services for Nathaniel BRIGGS, Sr., 70, of Vian are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Vian, with the Revs. T.D. Drew and Eugene Wright officiating. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mr. BRIGGS was born April 14, 1930, in Vian, to Willie and Bennetta (ROYAL) BRIGGS. He died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Josephine, Linda, Chanesha, and Ruby Jean; six sons, Nathaniel Jr., Eddie Wayne, Marco, David, Daniel and Willie James; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four sisters, Amy Lee, Bernice, Martha and Jewelee; three brothers, Willie Jr., L.V., Ripple; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. BRIGGS was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Franklin BRIGGS and Richard BRIGGS; and one sister, Ollie Mae FINNEY.

Corinne I. ASTON, 89, of Van Buren, Ark., died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in a local nursing home. A private service will be held under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Susie and J.D.; one daughter-in-law, Beverly; one brother, John L.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. ASTON was preceded in death by two husbands, H.I. ASTON and Clarence SCOTT Sr. ; and one son, Clarence G. SCOTT Jr.

Funeral services for Donna BORIN, 82, of Sand Springs, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mallory Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Leroy Veale officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. BORIN was born Sept. 20, 1918, in Van Alstyne, Texas, to Ben Franklin TILLERY and Lena (CROCKER) TILLERY. She died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2000, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Donna; two sisters, Ebbie and Otherine; one brother, Raymond; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren. Mrs. BORIN was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Raymond BORIN; three sisters, Lorene McDONALD, Maggie DURHAM and Ruby CURTIS; and one brother Charlie Dorris TILLERY.

Graveside services for Helen Grace CUNNINGHAM, 81, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Box Cemetery, near Vian, with Elder Peter Penrose Hubler officiating. Mrs. CUNNINGHAM was born Aug. 21, 1919, in Sequoyah County, to General Lee CATO and Maude (HOLMES) CATO. She died Tuesday Nov. 14, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Melody Lynn; one step-daughter, Diane; four sisters, Jodie, Alphia, Eulean, and Jewell; and four brothers, Porter, Andy, Frank and Raymond. Mrs. CUNNINGHAM was preceded in death by her first husband, Rollo L. PRATT; her second husband, Newton CUNNINGHAM; her parents; two sisters, Dorothy BURTON and Bessie LEE; and two brothers, Albert CATO and Willis CATO. Arrangements are under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Graveside services for Charles O. FRYE III, 70, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the U. S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating. Mr. FRYE was born Oct. 4, 1930, in Sallisaw, to Charles O. FRYE II and Mary (ANDERSON) FRYE. He died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, at St. Edwards Mercy Medical Center in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Peggy FRYE of the home; one daughter, Deborah; two sons, Sonny and Michael; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives, loved ones and friends. Mr. FRYE was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Edward S. FRYE; and one sister, Mary GRAVES. Arrangements are under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home in Poteau.

Funeral services for Floyd H. GANN, 96, of Grandview, Mo., were held at 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at E.K. George and Sons Funeral Home in Grandview. Burial was in Mount Moriah Cemetery, under the direction of E.K. George and Sons Funeral Home. Mr. GANN was born Aug. 30, 1904, in Gans, Indian Territory, to George and Mary (STRICKLAND) GANN. He died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2000, at Golden Years Care Center. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Laroy and Lois; one brother, Zeke; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. His wife, Opal (ANGLEN) GANN and one daughter, Shirley HENDERSON, preceded Mr. GANN in death.

Funeral services for Brenda Jo HOMOTOFF, 56, of Roland are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Muldrow. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. HOMOTOFF was born Aug. 29, 1944, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Albert Oliver GREEN and Mary Evelyn (CHERRY) GREEN. She died Monday, Nov. 13, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Stephen D. HOMOTOFF May 12, 1972, in South Whittier, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Stephen HOMOTOFFF of the home; one daughter, Amy ; one son, Nicholas; her mother, Evelyn; two grandsons; two sisters, Marilyn and Vickie; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Irene VICTORY, 75, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, south of Muldrow, with he Rev. Phil Talley and Bro. Joe Lee officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mrs. VICTORY was born May 13, 1925, in the Paw Paw community, to Eli Jefferson WELCH and Cora Adeline (McCREARY) WELCH. She died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law, Margaret, Cora, Willa Mae and Paul, Helen and Robert, and Ellen and David; six sons and six daughters-in-law, Larry and Pam, Tommy and Retha, Kenneth and Kay, Johnny and Charla, Mike and Tammy, and Jerry and Mona; 20 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Colene and Mildred; two brothers, E.J. and Otto; two special friends, Flossie and Ruby; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Augusta "Gus" M. BEEN, 81, of Henryetta was held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Dewar First Baptist Church in Dewar, with the Rev. Jack Vance officiating. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery in Henryetta, under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home in Henryetta. Mrs. BEEN was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Ryal, to George and Emma (RYAL) HAMILTON. She died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Henryetta. She married Carrol Melvin BEEN March 5, 1938, in Holdenville. He preceded her in death in 1967. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Carrol and Linda, and John and Jackie; one daughter and son-in-law, EmmaLu and Bernie; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy and Eunice; one brother, Wilson; and many nieces and nephews and friends. Mrs. BEEN was also preceded in death by her parents; and several brothers and sisters.

Ruby GILLIS, 85, of Sallisaw died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in Sallisaw. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Mrs. GILLIS was born Sept. 27, 1915, in Sequoyah County, to Richard and Mattie (KUMPE) LANE. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cordelia Ann and Billy J.; one daughter-in-law, Norma; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Mrs. GILLIS was preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Charles Robert GILLIS. Cremation is under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Memorial services for Martha Evelyn HARRIS, 58, of Sallisaw will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Mrs. HARRIS was born Dec. 12, 1941, in Spencer, Ind., to Frank Holland KNIGHT and Gretchen Lucille (NOEL) KNIGHT. She died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Roger Allen HARRIS June 1984, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death July 3, 2000. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas Frank and Rhonda; three nieces; and four nephews. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Funeral services for Clinton Neil SANDERS, 89, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with the Rev. A.J. Parish officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary in Fort Smith. Mrs. SANDERS was born Jan. 10, 1911, in Sallisaw, to James H. JOHNSON and Minnie L. KILPATRICK) JOHNSON. She died Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include her children, Mildred, Clineta, Veronica, Charlene, Waldo, John, Bruce, Michael and Andrea; 54 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. SANDERS was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. SANDERS.

Funeral services for Thomas "Tubby" SIDES, 42, of Spiro will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Mallory Funeral Home Chapel, in Spiro with the Rev. Jake Ritter officiating. Burial will be in Short Mountain Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Spiro. Mr. SIDES was born Jan. 30, 1958, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Thomas Jefferson SIDES and Ora Lee (WIXOM) SIDES. He died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca of the home; two daughters, Heather and Kimberly; four sons, Thomas Jr., Jeffery, Richard and Nathan; three sisters, Francis, Irma, and Joyce; two brothers, William and Wesley; his parents, Jack and Ora Lee; and seven grandchildren.

Doris L. CALLISON, 76, of Gore died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2000, in Vian. She was born Sept. 19, 1924, in McCurtain County, to Oscar and Ethel (BONE) DENNINGTON. Survivors include three stepdaughters, Carma, Ima and June; one step-son, Jerald; one brother, Dale; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. CALLISON was preceded in death by her husband, Boonie CALLISON; one step-daughter, Carol ROSSON; one step-son, Randy CALLISON. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.

Ophal D. CARTER, 81, of Lavaca, Ark., died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, in a local nursing home. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Victory Temple in Roland. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Diana and Sherita; four sons, Carl, Jerry, Leroy and Joe; one sister, Faye; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Albert Milton "B" CAVIN Jr., 84, of Bunch were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home Chapel in Stilwell, with Bro. A.J. Morton, Bro. Vernon Scott and Clyde Enlow officiating. Mr. CAVIN was born Sept. 17, 1916, in Bunch, to Albert M. CAVIN and Susies (SANDERS) CAVIN. He died Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. He married Opal EVERSOLL in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Opal EVERSOLL-CAVIN of Lincoln, Ark.; four step-children, Ted and wife, Louann, Jan and husband, Larry, Joy and husband, James and Pat and husband, Darrell; one brother, Champ and wife, Ruby; one sister-in-law, Ruby; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. CAVIN was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lawrence, Woody and John CAVIN; and one sister, Hallie MARTIN.

Funeral services for Beulah (WICKETT) FLOYD, 90, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Eastside Baptist Church in Sallisaw with the Revs. Bobby Spear and James Ogden officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. FLOYD was born Dec. 17, 1909, in Akins, to James Perry WICKETT and Mary Ellen (FULLBRIGHT) WICKETT. She died Friday, Nov. 17, 2000, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ellen and Ernest; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Mary Lou, and Dr. Arthur Don and Kay; three sisters, Oma, Susie and Jerene; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. FLOYD was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, E.W. FLOYD; one son, bobby Charles FLOYD; two brothers, Eulan and William WICKETT; and two sisters, Marie FARMER and Roberta SIZEMORE.

Services for William Boyce KEYS, 71, of Cerritos, Calif., were held at 1 p.m. Nov. 11, at Luyben Family Bellflower Mortuary in Bellflower, Calif. Mr. KEYS was born Nov. 9, 1929, in Sallisaw, to David Henley KEYS and Agnes (FULLBRIGHT) KEYS. He died Nov. 7, 2000, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Joan; five children, Linda, David, Glenn, Erin and Paula; three sisters, Marge, Ellen, Jeanne; eight grandchildren; and many other family and friends. Mr. KEYS was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Kate BOOK and Freda WALCZYK. Arrangements were under the direction of Luyben Family Bellflower Mortuary in Bellflower.

Funeral services for Elva E. KIDD, 94, of Huntington, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Cottonwood Baptist Church, east of Muldrow, with the Rev. Joe Davis officiating. Burial was in Cottonwood Cemetery, east of Muldrow, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. KIDD was born Oct. 20, 1906, in Coal Hill, Ark., to William and Elizabeth (WILSON) BARBER. She died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Melinda Lorene; one step-daughter, Lola; one step-son, R.V.; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. KIDD was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Rob KIDD; two sons, Earl and Dave KIDD; and five brothers, George, Clyde, Clarence, Delmar and Bill BARBER.

Thomas M. LYON, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at his home. Funeral services are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Central Presbyterian Church in Fort Smith. A private burial is under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann of the home; one daughter, Betty Sue "Suzy"; four sons, Jim, David, John and Clifford; 12 grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren. Mr. LYON was preceded in death by one grandson, John Shane RUARK.

Graveside services for Madelene L. REMER, 81, of the Carlile community, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gore Cemetery, with the Revs. Laymon Garrison and Shannon Barnes officiating. Mrs. REMER was born Sept. 29, 1919, in Gore, to Tom and Ethel (REED) INGLE. She died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, in Okmulgee. Survivors include four sons, James Edward, and friend , Pam, Woody David and wife, Donna, Charles Edwin and wife, Catherine, and Neal Allyn and wife, Debra; six daughters, Virgie, Sue and husband, Leo, Pearl LuAnne, Jewell Jean and husband, James, Sandra Kay and husband, Don, and Marie Annette; 31 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Geneva; two brothers, Paul and wife, Ladell, and Mike and wife, Doris; one half-brother, Ed Alec; and one sister-in-law, Lola. Mrs. REMER was preceded in death by her husband, Ed REMER in 1962; one brother, Thomas INGLE in 1990; one sister, Ruth (INGLE) PETERS in 1976; one half-sister, Dollie WHITE in 1998; and one step-son, Henry REMER in 1995. Arrangements were under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore.

Funeral services for Retha May REPLOGLE, 70, of Van Buren, Ark., will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at New Life Pentecostal Church in Van Buren. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren. Mrs. REPLOGLE died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2000, in Broken Arrow. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Arles REPLOGLE of Van Buren; three daughters, Diane, Rita, and Becky; two sons, Hubert and Stanley; three sisters, Sue, Nettie and Jackie; three brothers, Jack, Junior and Lee; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mary Lois "Loisy" RISENHOOVER, 68, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. RISENHOOVER was born Aug. 14, 1932, in Sallisaw to George Bate REED and Mellie Elsie (USSREY) REED. She died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, at Muskogee Regional Medical Center in Muskogee. She married Earl RISENHOOVER in 1951. Survivors include two daughters and one son in law, Edwina Earlene and Lisa Jo and Barry; one son and daughter-in-law, Edwin Earl and Lisa; her mother, Mellie Elsie; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Marian Doris and Bill, Erma Louis, and Margaret Ann; one brother and sister-in-law, George Doyle and Kathy; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Linda Louise CROW, 46, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Merle Armstrong officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Mrs. CROW was born Dec. 7, 1953, in Sallisaw, to Troy Cleon WALTERS and lenora (SPENCER) WALTERS. She died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Leslie and husband, Tommy, and Jamie; one son, Patrick; one sister, Janice; and three grandchildren. Mrs. CROW was preceded in death by her parents; and her pet "Baby."

Funeral services for Willie LeNora "MeeMaw" DEEN, 92, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Monday at White Chapel Church, near Gore, with the Rev. Farrell Horn officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, northwest of Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Gore. Mrs. DEEN was born Nov. 20,1 908, in Butterfield, Mo., to John Thomas Stanhope and Paralee Martha (BRYANT) STANHOPE. She died Saturday, Nov. 25, 2000, in Sallisaw. She married Ray DEEN Aug. 23, 1923, in the Blackgum community. He preceded her in death July 12, 1991. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Wilma Jean and George and Irene; two sons and three daughters-in-law, Bill and Armenta, J. L. and Patricia, and Juanita; 21 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren. Mrs. DEEN was also preceded in death by her parents; and one son, Charles DEEN.

Funeral services for Jewell Marie DOYEL, 86, of Arkoma will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Arkoma, with the REvs. Rick Kester and Bill Henry officiating. Burial will be in Vaughn Cemetery, near Cameron, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Roland. Mrs. DOYEL was born Jan. 3, 1914, in Howe, to Jack and Edna (WALKER) MUSICK. She died Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, in Arkoma. She married DeWitt Minor DOYEL July 1, 1933, in Howe. He preceded her in death June 6, 1979. Survivors include three daughters, and two sons-in-law, Sandra, Marta and Benny, and Susan and the Rev. Vernon; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four sisters, Geraldine, Maxine, Ruby and Madine; and one brother, Jack. Mrs. DOYEL was preceded in death by two sisters, Mae RYBURN and Othella Jean MUSICK; two brothers, Roy and Ray MUSICK; one son, Ronald Dee DOYEL in 1947; and an infant daughter in 1953.

Funeral services for Bessie Jane EDWARDS, 82, of Sallisaw are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Akins Assembly of

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