November 2002

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Funeral services for Charles Luther CANNON, 60, of Sallisaw, are being held Saturday, at 10 a.m., at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CANNON was born on Oct. 13, 1942, in Tahlequah to Charlie CANNON and Pearl (WARD) CANNON. He died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mr. CANNON married Norma CANNON on April 5, 1969, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Norma of the home; one daughter, Kathy; two sons, Brian James and Jeffrey Don; one grandson; his mother, Pearl CANNON; one sister, Norma Lynn;and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Cecil Rufus ROBINSON, 84, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Friday, at 2 p.m., at the Lower Creek Cemetery north of Branch, Ark., under the direction of Smith Mortuary, Inc. of Charleston, Ark. Mr. ROBINSON, was born on March, 1, 1918, in Franklin county in the Peter Pender community, to Benjamin Franklin and Jessie Lee (CODDINGTON) ROBINSON. He died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Cecil L. and David R.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Jettie; and one brother, Robert J.

Funeral services for Juanita Morse STEVENSON, 75, of Russellville, Ark., formerly of Muldrow, will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with burial in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral of Muldrow. Mrs. STEVENSON was born on Sept. 11, 1927, in Brent community, to Roy MORSE and Wincie (LAY) MORSE. She died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, in Russellville. Survivors include one daughter, Georgia; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Lillian; three brothers, Herbert, Billy and Johnny; and longtime companion, Walter. She was preceded in death by one son, Roy STEVENSON; one daughter, Lucille STEVENSON; her parents; and one brothers, Tommy MORSE.

Graveside services for Reuben B. "Junior" VANDERHEIDEN Jr., 58, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Seabolt Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral home of Sallisaw. Mr. VANDERHEIDEN was born on Jan. 14, 1944, in Sallisaw, to Reuben Bill VANDERHEIDEN Sr. and Jesse (DUTY) VANDERHEIDEN. He died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Flora Mae and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jewel J. BRADLEY, 82, of Merced, Calif., formerly of Sallisaw, were held Thursday, Oct. 7, 2002, at 10 a.m., at the Wilson Family Funeral Chapel of Atwater, Calif., with Pastor Mike Woodman officiating. Burial was in Merced District Cemetery, under the direction of Wilson Family Funeral Chapel of Atwater. Mrs. BRADLEY was born on Jan. 9, 1920, in Sallisaw. She died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002, in Merced. Survivors include two sons, Donald and Charles; six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob and Ron; and one sister, Eloise. She was preceded in death by her husband, G.O. BRADLEY in 2001; one brother, G.C. "Dobe" HARKREADER and one sister, Maxine EAGLE.

Funeral services for Fred James BUTLER, 90, of Gans were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Rev. J.D. Jones officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BUTLER was born Aug. 3, 1912, in Mississippi. He died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Mary; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. BUTLER was preceded in death by his wife, Mary BUTLER.

Funeral services for Ronald Gene "Ron" CAMPNEY, Sr., 57, of Sallisaw, were held Monday, at 2 p.m., at the First Christian Church in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Burial was in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. CAMPNEY was born on June 13, 1945, in Albany, N.Y., to Harold CAMPNEY and Alice Viola (WINEBRIGHT) CAMPNEY. He died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Ronald Gene Jr. and Delsia and Justin; three grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Phyllis and Gayle and Ron; one brother, Vincent and Georgia; two aunts, Rosalyn and Ellen; one uncle, Wayne; and friends, Sandy, Nikki and Tammy.

Funeral services for Louise CUPP, 68, of Muskogee, were held Monday, at 10 a.m., at the House of Praise in Marble City, with Rev. Clifton Pettit officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery northwest of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CUPP was born on Aug. 13, 1934, in Marble City, to Grover Cleveland ROBERTSON and Elizabeth (WALLACE) ROBERTSON. She died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include one daughter, Charlotte; three sons, P.L., Johnny and Charlie; five grandchildren; two sisters, Lorene and Ruby; one brother, Levi; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Viki CABRERA.

Funeral services for Dewayne GILBERT, 51, of Woodstock, Ga., formerly of Vian, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2002, at the Sosebee Memorial Chapel in Canton, Ga., with Rev. Huey Holloway officiating, under the direction of Sosebee Memorial Home of Canton. Mr. GILBERT was born Sept.27, 1951, in Clinton. He died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2002, in the Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Jackie (NOBLES) GILBERT of the home; three sons, Eric, Dakota and Chance; four granddaughters; two sisters, Edith and Norma; one step-son, Kyle; and one step-daughter, Bryonna.

Funeral services for Frank D. GIRDNER, 60, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Blunt Baptist Church north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Leroy Reid and Robert L. Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GIRDNER was born on Jan. 1, 1942, in Stilwell, to Alton Ben GIRDNER and Lillian Gail (STEVENSON) GIRDNER. He died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, in Tulsa. Mr. GIRDNER married Glenna RAPE on Nov. 10, 1962, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Glenna of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Darren Frank and Kimberly; one daughter and son-in-law, Johnna Nicole (GIRDNER) and Jeffery L.; two grandsons; four sisters, Mary “Dixie”, Alene, Sue and Joyce; two brothers, Bill and Bryan; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Alton Ben GIRDNER; and his parents.

Funeral services for Stoney JACKSON, of Sallisaw, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Brian Zinck officiating. Burial is in Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born April 27, 1917 in Tipton, to Aler Belford JACKSON and Minnie Ellen (WESTFALL) JACKSON. He died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, in Sallisaw. He married Sally Ann JACKSON on April 21, 1967. She preceded him in death on Feb. 21, 2001. Survivors include several relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Alva E. OWENS, 75, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m., Monday, at the Gans Cemetery, with Rev. Randall Wade officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. OWENS was born on Nov. 2, 1927, in Van Buren, Ark., to Nealy OWENS and Maud (RANDALL) OWENS. He died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. OWENS married Barbara OWENS on Feb. 10, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of the home; three grandchildren; two step-children, Tom and Lori; five step-grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Eldoe and his wife Wava and Rueben; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma; one son, Jimmy OWENS; and one daughter, Avis OWENS.

Funeral services for Gurvis "Butch" PLYMALE, 68, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, at the Oak Cemetery Pavilion, with burial in the Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. PLYMALE was born Mar. 16, 1934, in Ozark, Ark. He died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Isabelle of the home; one daughter, Linda; one son, Tommy; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Wanda; four brothers, Clifford, Curtis, Harold and Bobby.

Funeral services for Geraldine "Jerry" RODGERS, of Tulsa, formerly of Vian, are being held Thursday, at 2 p.m. at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Gina Gayle Bradford officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born April 11, 1927 in Braggs, to Paul Ancel SLAPE and Annie Iola (McMILLIAN) SLAPE. She died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, in Tulsa. Survivors include two daughters, Sheila and Marsha; one granddaughter; one grandson; one great-grandson; one sister, Wanda; and one brother, Ruben.

Funeral services for Ruby Mae TAYLOR, of Sallisaw, will be held Friday, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Sallisaw, with Revs. Steve Spyres and Troy Marino officiating. Burial will be in Buffington Cemetery west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 17, 1918 in Sequoyah County, to Perry ROWLAND and Mary (OWENS) ROWLAND. She died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002, in Sallisaw. She married John Kelly TAYLOR on Feb. 25, 1938, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1996. Survivors include five daughters, Barbara, Juanita, Loretta, Brenda and Melissa; one son, Billy Ray; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna and Ruth; and three brothers, Wayne, Watie and Donald Lee. She was also preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Jonell LONG; three brothers, Hubert, Cliff and Howard; two sisters, Avisa and Edith MARTIN; and her parents.

Funeral services for Mary Evelyn WEAR, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. WEAR died Thursday, Oct. 31,, 2002, in a local nursing home. Survivors include one son, Clifton Darrell; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sisters, Maxine and one brother, Ira B. Jr.

Graveside services for Joseph F. WILSON, 76, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at the Zion Baptist Church in Roland, with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. WILSON died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Thelma WILSON of the home; two daughters, Linda Sue and Deborah; one son, Greg; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six sisters, Ellen, Lucille, Carol, Martha, Wanda and Ruby; and one brother, Joe Dale.

Funeral services for Bonnie Oleta YANDELL BULLARD, 90, of Sallisaw were held Friday, at 2 p.m., at the Heavener Memorial Park Cemetery, with Rev. Jasper Ligon officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BULLARD was born on Jan. 16, 1912, in Loving, to John Thomas BOTTOMS and Rebecca (PRUITT) BOTTOMS. She died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Sally; one son, John; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. BULLARD was preceded in death by her first husband Tom YANDELL; her second husband, Joe BULLARD; five brothers; and three sisters.

Graveside services for Alene JONES, 75, of Cedarville, Ark., were held Friday, at 10 a.m., at the Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mrs. JONES died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in her home. Survivors include her husband, Robert JONES of the home; one daughter, Bobbie; three sons, Richard, Harry Douglas and Robert Hank; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four sisters; and one brother.

Funeral services for Arthur Lee WARE Sr., 77, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held Friday, at 11 a.m., at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Washington Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. WARE was born on Jan. 27, 1925, in Fort Smith. He died Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Billie and Brenda; two sons, Edgar and Bruce; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn and Judy "H.C.".

Graveside services for U.L. GREGORY, 91, of Truth or Consequences, N.M., were held Friday, at 1:30 p.m., at the Ft Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, under the direction of French Mortuary of TorC, Inc. of Truth or Consequences. Mr. GREGORY was born Nov. 18, 1910, in Orr, to Robert Eual ANDERSON-GREGORY and Ida Belle (CASEY) GREGORY. He died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, in New Mexico State Veterans Home. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Udell and his wife Beverly, Robert Euell and his friend Dolores, Gary Wayne and his wife Jan, and Donald and his wife Sue; four daughters and one son-in-law, Virginia, Carol Jean and her husband Nate, Yvonne s and Twylah L.; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Belle.

Funeral services for Sue JUSTICE, 65, of Van Buren, Ark., were held held Monday, at 10 a.m., at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in Salem Cemetery in Cedarville, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith. Mrs. JUSTICE was born on Dec. 28, 1936, in Van Buren, to Garthel and Katherine L. (TOUNZEN) SHEPHERD. She died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, Clarence W. "Bill" JUSTICE of the home; two daughters, Cindy and Joanna; two sons, Daryl and Ken; five grandchildren; and one brother, Ed.

Funeral services for Linda Kaye LEFLORE, 49, of Sallisaw, will be held Friday, at 11 a.m., at the Drakestand Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, with Rev. Rodney Mattox officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LeFLORE was born on Sept. 30, 1953, in Tulare, Calif., to Clyde COOPER and Merlene (LINE) COOPER. She died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Jesse LEFLORE; one daughter and son-in-law, Lhnee and her husband Clint; two grandsons; numerous nieces including, Amber; numerous nephews; two sisters, Cathrine and Darlene; two brothers, Jeffrey and Michael; and her father and step-mother, Clyde and Doris COOPER. She was preceded in death by her mother; and her grandmother, Vera GILLEY.

Funeral services for Lueveda M. "Veda" PHILPOT, 87, of Brushy community, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Brushy Holiness Church north of Sallisaw, with Revs. Harold McKeehen, Larry Don Marley and Braxton Bigot officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. PHILPOT was born on Dec. 27, 1914, in Sallisaw, to Robert Richard BALL and Effie Lee (GRIFFITH) BALL. She died Sunday, Nov. 10, 2002, in Vian. Mrs. PHILPOT married Charles Richard PHILPOT on Oct. 11, 1933, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Velma and Doris; two sons, Paul and Hoyt; 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Sharon; one sister, Omega; one brother, Junior; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Junior PHILPOT; and one granddaughter, Una Diana PHILPOT.

Funeral services for Derrick D. STUBBLEFIELD, 34, of Muldrow, are being held Wednesday, at 1 p.m., at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. John Wainwright officiating. Burial is in Antioch Cemetery near Stigler, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Muldrow. Mr. STUBBLEFIELD was born on June 19, 1968, in Muskogee, to Jimmy STUBBLEFIELD and Barbara (KINMAN) STUBBLEFIELD. He died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, in Muldrow. Survivors include two daughters, Tarran and Nicole; his parents, Jimmy and Barbara STUBBLEFIELD; his maternal grandmother, Margaret KINMAN; and other relatives and friends. Mr. STUBBLEFIELD was preceded in death by one brother, Tony STUBBLEFIELD; and one uncle, Kevin KINMAN.

Graveside services for Tyna PAYNE BENEDICT, 91, of Vian, formerly of Broken Arrow, are being held Saturday, at 11 a.m., at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BENEDICT was born on May 2, 1911, in Vian, to William "Bill" PAYNE and Laura (DOWDY) PAYNE. She died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in Vian. Mrs. BENEDICT married Phillip BENEDICT on Nov. 24, 1943, in Claremore. He preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1993. Survivors include two sisters, Ruby and Judy; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Daisy BATES, Berniece SPEER and Birdie THOMPSON; and one brother, Perry PAYNE.

Funeral services for Shawn Andre BENTON, 35, of McKinney, Texas, formerly of Roland, are being held Saturday, at 1 p.m., at the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Roland, with Rev. Melvin Williams officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove (LATTIMORE) Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BENTON was born on June 10, 1967, in Fort Hood, Texas, to James Ray BENTON and Mary Ann BENTON. He died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, in McKinney. Survivors include one daughter, Carshawnda; two sisters, Karen and Tamara; one brother, Daren; his mother, Mary Ann; his father James Ray BENTON; five nephews; one niece; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Dexter GUNTER, 81, of Sallisaw, were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Eulis Wing officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GUNTER was born on Oct. 19, 1921, in Gans. He died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one sister, Irene and one brother, Joe B.

Lanny Gene JARVIS, 65, of Sallisaw, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, in Sallisaw. He was born Sept. 17, 1937, in Joplin, Mo. to Harry R. JARVIS and Ruby L. (BOLLS) JARVIS. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JARVIS was married to Ellen CALKINS on Oct. 23, 1959, in San Jose, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Ellen of the home; three daughters, Mary Ellen, Kathy and Jolita; one son, Thomas Dean; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; his mother Ruby JARVIS; four brothers, H.R., William, Jim and Brian. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Robert JARVIS; one sister, Shirley JARVIS; and one great-granddaughter, Bradlleigh Renee DAVIS.

Funeral services for Sidnei Zann PATE, 12, of Sallisaw, were held Friday, at 2 p.m., at the Agent Funeral Chapel in Sallisaw, with Dr. Lee Woodard officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born July 20, 1990, in Shawnee, to Kenny Ray PATE and Leslie Ann (VAUGHT) PATE. She died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her parents of the home; one sister, Tara; one brother, Justin; one niece; her paternal grandmother, Margarite PATE; her maternal grandparents, Millard and Mary VAUGHT; her paternal great-grandmother, Elgie LONG; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Charles Danny VASTINE, 55, of Vian, were held Friday, at 1:00 p.m., at the Millsap Funeral Chapel in Webbers Falls, with Rev. Chris Trent officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery near Vian, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. VASTINE was born Jan. 24, 1947, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Charles Edward VASTINE and Elena (HEARN) VASTINE. He died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002, in his home. Mr. VASTINE married Peggy COWART on Nov. 17, 1967, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sue VASTINE of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles Dean and Sonya; one daughter and son-in-law, Danna and Paul; five grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, David and Maureen; and his mother and step-father, Elena and John HOLLAND. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward VASTINE and one brother, Ronald Lee VASTINE.

Funeral services for Darrell Ray BARGER, 65, of Sallisaw, will be held Friday, at 10:30 a.m., at the McCoy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore and father Jeff Polasek officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BARGER was born on March 9, 1937, in Sallisaw, to Bev BARGER and Sadie (WELCH) BARGER. He died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife Cynthia (DOBBS) BARGER of the home; two daughters, Chylsea and Beverly; three sons and one daughter-in-law, DeWayne, Robert and Peggy and Allen; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Kaye and Monroe and Ellen; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Sue, Bob and Earline and Charles and Phyllis. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services for Jim CALLISON, 84, of Sallisaw, formerly of Gore, were held Monday, at 10 a.m., at the Agent Chapel in Gore, with Rev. William O. Armstrong officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. Mr. CALLISON was born on Nov. 24, 1917, in Blackgum community, to Wesley Perry CALLISON and Rena (BIAS) CALLISON. He died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Ruth McGREW on Oct. 5, 1942, in Gore. Survivors include his wife, Ruth CALLISON of the home; one daughter, Donna Ruth; one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy P. and Virginia; four grandchildren; one brother, Pershing "Fuz"; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Miss Dorothy Inez CHERRY, 82, of Muldrow, will be held Friday, at 10 a.m., at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Rev. Carl Fugett officiating. Burial will be in Memory Garden Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Miss CHERRY was born on Sept. 20, 1920, in Moffett, to Dave Crockett CHERRY and Eva Lou (LANDFORD) CHERRY. She died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, D.C. and Robbie; and 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lillian SMITH; and one brother, Melvin.

Funeral services for Dovie Eugenia ESTEP, 84, of Shady Point, were held Monday, at 10 a.m., at the Assembly of God Church in Shady Point, with Revs. Joe Owen and C.M. Carey officiating. Burial was in Shady Point, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. ESTEP was born on May 1, 1918, in Foreman, Ark. She died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include two daughters, Florence and Louise; one son, James; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil and Johnny; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mrs. ESTEP was preceded in death by her husband of 50 plus years, Rev. E.L. ESTEP on Dec. 7, 1991; a twin sister, Lovie CARRELL and one brother, Willie AKINS.

Funeral services for Ben GILLENWATER, 58, of Muldrow, were held Tuesday, at 10 a.m., at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. C.J. Springfield officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GILLENWATER was born on Oct. 11, 1944, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ralph GILLENWATER and Betty RINEHART. He died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in Muldrow. Mr. GILLENWATER married Mary WINKLER in March of 1972, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Mary GILLENWATER of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and his wife Amy; two grandchildren; four sisters, Diane, Sandra and Susie and Frances; two brothers, Tim and Rodney; and his mother, Betty GILLENWATER. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph GILLENWATER and one brother, Buddy GILLENWATER.

Memorial services for JoAnn LUSK GUSTAFSON, 70, of Sallisaw, will be held Monday, at 10 a.m., at the Mallory Funeral Home in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Mark Hall officiating, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GUSTAFSON was born on Oct. 12, 1932, in Olivet, Kan., to James C. LUSK and Beatrice (BOOTH) LUSK. She died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. GUSTAFSON married Ronald GUSTAFSON on Sept. 23, 1961, in Olivet. Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Ron GUSTAFSON of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Renee and her husband Chris; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and his wife Tracey and Richard and his wife Jorie; four grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Harold and his wife Ann; one sister-in-law, Patty; one brother-in-law, Richard and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Carolyn SCHOMBURG; one brother, James LUSK; and one brother-in-law, Gleason ANDERSON.

Funeral services for Arthur E. JOHNSON, 72, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Roland, were held Tuesday, at noon, at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, with burial in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. He died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his wife, Laura "Lou" JOHNSON; three daughters, Julie, Becky and Amy; two sons, Mark and Dean; 10 grandchildren; one step-son, Daron; and two sisters, Muriel and Dorothy.

Graveside services for David R. JONES, 46, of Shady Point, were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the Short Mountain Cemetery in Cowlington, with Revs. Tommy Parker and Gary Maxwell officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home in Poteau. Mr. JONES was born on May 9, 1956, in Porterville, Calif. He died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, in Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau. Survivors include his wife, Wanda JONES of the home; two daughters, Tina and Beth; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Buddy and his wife Shawna, Joshua and his wife Tiffany and Kevin; two grandchildren; his mother, Imogene "Jean" JONES; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sharon and her husband Roger, and Dawana and her husband Tim; one brother and sister-in-law, Brian "Keith" and his wife, Barbara; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mary Frances PARSONS, 70, of Spencer, formerly of Sallisaw, were held Monday, November 4, at 2:00 p.m., at the Bill Eisenhour Northeast Chapel in Oklahoma City, with burial in Arlington Memory Gardens Cemetery, under the direction of Bill Eisenhour Funeral Home, Inc. of Oklahoma City. Mrs. PARSONS was born Dec. 1, 1931, in Hanson, to Albert and Lillie THRASHER. She died Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002. Mrs. PARSONS married Douglas Randolph PARSONS on April 12, 1952, in Houston, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Douglas of the home; three sons and two daughters-in-law, William Michael and his wife Sheila, Kevin Wayne and his wife Dawana, and Douglas Randolph Jr.; one daughter, Terri Lea and her husband Alva; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Christie and Kathryn, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Edna Mae KEITH WEAVEL, 81, of Muldrow, were held Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Wayne Hall and Michael Porter officiating. Burial was in Lee's Chapel Cemetery south of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. WEAVEL was born on Nov. 8, 1921, in Muldrow, to Samuel Lee STAMPS and Bessie Mae (BEARCE) STAMPS. She died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WEAVEL married her first husband Odas Elvin KEITH on Oct. 5, 1940, in Muldrow, he preceded her in death on April 7, 1990, in Fort Smith and then her second husband Tom WEAVEL on March 3, 1993 in Belfonte community, he preceded her in death on May 5, 2001 in Roland. Survivors include four daughters, Carolyn, Sue, Nancy and Betty; five sons, James Harvey, Bill Ed, Jack Everett, E.J. and David Glen; 32 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; one sister, Lou; five brothers, Herman, Donald Ray, Ted, Tommy D and Fred; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Billie Lee O'NEAL and Lorene ENGLISH and two brothers, Leon and Thurman STAMPS.

Funeral services for Alta Mae WOOD, 81, of Snake Creek community, are being held Thursday, at 2 p.m., at the Cookson United Methodist Church in Cookson, with Rev. Marilynn Schellhamer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Enid at 1 p.m. Friday, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WOOD was born on May 21, 1921, in Haileyville, to William E. PRESSON and Mildred A. (BECK) PRESSON. She died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WOOD married Harold D. WOOD on March 26, 1945, in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1984. Survivors include one sister, Billie; and her friends, Margie, Bud and Peter. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Jewel (PRESSON) ROARK and two brothers, Elvin and George PRESSON.

Graveside services for Roy N. ASHLEY, 91, of Muldrow, were held Thursday, at 2:00 p.m., at the Mount Joy Cemetery outside of Glenwood, with Bro. Harold Turner officiating, under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home of Glenwood, Ark. Mr. ASHLEY was born Dec. 9, 1910, to Elmore ASHLEY and Eula J. (YARBROUGH) ASHLEY. He died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002. Callie E. and Mr. ASHLEY were married on June 11, 1928. She preceded him in death on Oct. 21, 1993. Survivors include one son, R.C.; two daughters, Lois Marie and Erma; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Doyle, Carl and Drew; and two sisters, Roxie and Elsa. Guest registry is at www.davissmithfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Hazel GRAY, 64, of Sallisaw, were held Thursday, at 9 a.m., at the Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. She was born Jan. 26, 1938, to William T. GREEN and Inez (DURBIN) GREEN. She died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. GRAY had no known survivors.

Funeral services for Lola Mae HEARN, 92, of Webbers Falls, are being held Saturday, at 10 a.m., at the Lakeroad Church of Christ in Gore, with Mr. Harvey Young and Mr. Don Cherry officiating. Burial is in White Cemetery in Gore, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. HEARN was born on April 29, 1910, in Missouri, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles RICE. She died Thursday Nov. 21, 2002, in her home. Mrs. HEARN married Watie Stand HEARN on Sept. 1, 1927, in Gore. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1994. Survivors include one son, G.D.; two daughters, Audrey and Evalena; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Myrtle; and one sister-in-law, Molene. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services for Diana Lee MILLER, 45, of Sallisaw, were held Monday, at 2 p.m., at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.Mrs. MILLER was born on Jan. 8, 1957, in Whittier, Calif., to Burt RILEY and Nina (MARSHALL) RILEY. She died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, in Sallisaw. Mrs. MILLER married Gary Wayne MILLER on Sept. 20, 1982 in Sayre. Survivors include her husband Gary of the home; two daughters, Jennifer Diane and Jody Rhena; her parents, Burt and Nina RILEY; one sister, Beverly Ann; three brothers, Doyle, Royce and Haskell; three sisters-in-law, Julia, Kathleen and Janice; two brothers-in-law, Bobby and Milton; her mother-in-law, Lucillle KENDALL; 17 nieces; 15 nephews; 15 great-nieces; 15 great-nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Ralph H. TUCKER Sr., 71, of Barling, Ark., were held Wednesday at 10 a.m., at the Lewis Funeral Chapel, Inc. in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. TUCKER was born June 25, 1931, in Pettigrew, Ark. He died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; one daughter, Sandra; one son, Ralph H. Jr.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Chris and Eula.

Funeral services for Rosetta Sue BLAIR, 58, of Webbers Falls, were held Wednesday, at 10 a.m., at the First Baptist Church in Gore, with Rev. Don Chaffin officiating. Burial was in Gore City Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. BLAIR was born on May 25, 1944, in El Reno, to Nelson and Eva (ZEIGLER) O'NAN. She died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, in her home. Mrs. BLAIR married Bert BLAIR on Feb. 14, 1997, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Bert BLAIR, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law,, Sidney and Marcia; one daughter, Paula; six grandchildren; her mother, Eva BLEDSOE; her father, Nelson O'NAN; three sisters, Carlean, Jeanie and Faye; and three brothers, Duane, Phil and Gary. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary DURHAM; one brother, Kenneth BLEDSOE and one grandson, Ryan LUKE.

Funeral services for Eica Elizabeth CALCOTE, 90, of Glendale, Ariz., formerly of Roland, will be held Saturday, at 10:00 a.m., at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with Revs. Andy O'Neal and Magellan O'Neal officiating. Burial will be in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. CALCOTE was born June 19, 1912, in Roland, to Rev. Henry Grady O'Neal and Martha B. "Patsy" (SMITH) O'NEAL. She died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002. Mrs. CALCOTE married Nathan Cade CALCOTE on July 16, 1931, in Roland. He preceded her in death on Feb. 21, 1985. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rose and Leonard and Carmoleta and Jack; one daughter-in-law, Naomi; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Magellan; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Gerald CALCOTE; one sister, Okla CLARK; and four brothers, Burl, Arthur, T.J. and Austin O'NEAL.

Funeral services for David CAROLINA Sr., 86, of Moffett, are being held Wednesday, at 1 p.m., at the New Morning Star Baptist Church in Moffett, with Eulogist Rev. M.J. Brown officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. CAROLINA was born on Aug. 2, 1916, in Hickory Hill, Ark., to Samuel CAROLINA and Sarah McCLENDON. He died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, in his home. Survivors include his children, Johnny, Laverne, David Jr., Sylvester, Freddy, Mary, Thurman, Dorthea, Wallace, Minnie, Velda, Gladys and Theola; 50 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by two wives, Emily (STRICKLAND) CAROLINA and Cozina (GIVINS) CAROLINA.

Graveside services for Venus Newt GRIFFITH, 76, of Muldrow, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Cottonwood Cemetery southeast of Muldrow, with Rev. Tommy Jordan officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs.(Mr.) GRIFFITH was born on Feb. 28, 1926, in Muskogee County, to Edgar Levi GRIFFITH and Verna Liza (RIDER) GRIFFITH. He died Sunday, Nov. 24, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Thelma Marie; two sons, Rickey I and Michael Steve; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; five sisters, Martha, Ruby, Margie, Ola Mae and Betty; and one brother, Johnny.

Funeral services for Lorene T. McGERTT, 76, of Spiro, are being held Wednesday, at 2 p.m., at the Mallory Funeral Home Chapel in Spiro, with Revs. Michael Caraway and Margie Bartlett officiating. Burial is in Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. McGERTT was born on April 1, 1926, in Cameron, to Jessie Donald Thompson. She died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley; four grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine and Deanna Sue; and one brother, Bobby. Mrs. McGERTT was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John Q. THOMPSON; her second husband, Charley McGERTT; one son, Quenton E. THOMPSON;one brother, J. D. THOMPSON; one sister, Faye McMILLIAN and one granddaughter, Lisa THOMPSON.

Funeral services for Kenneth Ray OGDON, 59, of Muldrow, were held Monday, at 10 a.m., at the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow, with Revs. Shawn Money and Phil Talley officiating. Burial was in Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. OGDON was born May 5, 1943, in Muldrow, to Ernest OGDON and Eddie (RUSSELL) OGDON. He died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Stoney; one grandson; three step-children, Mark, Patty and Carol Ann; five step-grandchildren; one sister, June; three brothers, Don "Son", T.W. "Dub" and Edwin; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends, including his companion Fern.

Funeral services for Betty Ann (HARRIS) PATTERSON, 69, of Gore, were held Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., at the Fosters' Ivory Chapel in Muskogee, with Revs. Chuck Angel and David Kelley officiating. Burial was in Floral Haven Cemetery in Broken Arrow, under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mrs. PATTERSON was born Jan. 18, 1933, in Oklahoma City, to Claude C. and Anna (BRUZA) HARRIS. She died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002. Mrs. PATTERSON married Ron PATTERSON on Nov. 7, 1982. Survivors include her husband, Ron of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheri Kay and her husband, Tony; one son and daughter-in-law, Curtis A. and his wife Karen; four grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Billie "B.J." and her husband George; two nieces; one nephew; two step-daughters and one step-son-in-law, Dana and her husband Bob and Lori; and three step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Samuel PORTER Sr., 81, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held Friday, at 11:30 a.m., at the Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Smith, with Eulogist Rev. A.J. Parish officiating. Burial will be in U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. PORTER was born on Jan. 14, 1921, in Bessemer, Ala., to Connie PORTER and Diaphne (TYSON) PORTER. He died Friday, Nov. 22, 2002, in Select Specialty Hospital in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Elaine, Gloria and Veesta; three sons, Samuel Jr., Emmett and Robert; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Rena Bell.

Funeral services for L.D. SANDLIN, 65, of Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Vian, were held Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m., at the Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock, Ark. with Rev. Randy Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Ida Mission Cemetery, under the direction of Huson Funeral Home of Little Rock. Mr. SANDLIN died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Rita (BAGLEY) SANDLIN; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Greg; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Scott and Doris and Ken; four grandchildren; four sisters, Loveda, Ann, Joyce and Florence; one brother, John; and two step-grandchildren, Alicia and Rodney. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nanny SANDLIN; two sisters, Jan KEATON and Bea GARRETT and one brother, Leroy SNADLIN.

Funeral services for Rainey Lloyd SLATER, 19, of Poteau, were held Monday, at 10 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Poteau, with Rev. Larry Gaston and Dawna Dhaenens officiating. Burial was in Quinton Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. He was born June 22, 1983, in Fort Smith, Ark. to Bill and Sandra SLATER. He died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include his parents of the home; one sister, Kim; one brother, Jeff; his maternal grandparents, Shelby and Dorothy GOODWIN; his paternal grandmother, Maxine SLATER; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Dorothy M. WALKER, 90, of Ft. Gibson, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held Friday, at 11 a.m., at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WALKER was born may 6, 1912, in Bradford, Ill., to Virgil L. GRIFFITH and Pearl Mae (OWENS) GRIFFITH. She died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002, in Muskogee. Survivors include one sister, Marie; five nephews; three nieces; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis H. "Lew" WALKER; four brothers, Gilbert GRIFFITH, Glen GRIFFITH, George GRIFFITH and Virgil GRIFFITH Jr.

Funeral services for Luther M. WILLET, 59, of Arkoma, were held Monday, at 2 p.m., at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Newberry Chapel Cemetery, north of Alma, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. WILLET died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Linda WILLET of the home; two daughters, Patrenia and Melinda; two sons, Dewayne and James; 15 grandchildren; three sisters, Barbara, Bonnie and Catherine; and three brothers, Clevis, Mason and Earl Dean.

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