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Funeral services for Neal CLARK, 74, of Spiro are being held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro. Burial is at Old Bokoshe Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. CLARK was born on April 1, 1938, in Shady Point to Tony and Gertrude (NEAL) CLARK. He died on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a mechanic and attended First Baptist Church in Bokoshe. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of the home; two sons, Roger CLARK and wife, Terri of Pocola and Damon CLARK and fiancé, Jackie COURTS of McAlester; one sister, Linda SCOTT of Tahlequah; two brothers, Odell CLARK and wife, Jo Ella of Spiro and Royce CLARK and wife, Fern of Portales, N.M.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Wesley CLARK; and one granddaughter.

Graveside services for Jessie Lee PRATT, 63, of Muldrow are being held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRATT was born on July 26, 1949, to Vernon PRATT and Wanda PLANK ASHER. He died on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012, in Bethany. He was a carpenter. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer ALBRO of Edmond and Tiffany PRATT of Oklahoma City; one son, Jesse Lee PRATT Jr. of Muldrow; three brothers, James PRATT of Muldrow, Vernon PRATT of Sallisaw and Kendall ASHER of Roland; five grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father; two sisters, Barbara HAMBY and Theresia LASTER; and four brothers, Charles, Billy Ray and Lloyd PRATT and Joe ASHER. Pallbearers are Jesse Lee Pratt Jr., Vernon Pratt Jr., Kendall Asher, James Pratt, Tim Albro and Austin Albro.

Roma Lee COX was born on Nov. 10, 1932, in Tucker the daughter of Roy E. KELLY and Callie (DAVIS) KELLY. She was married to James J. COX on July 2, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. COX was a member of the Church of Christ, she loved to sew and cook. She was a great homemaker and family was her main priority. Mrs. COX passed this life on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at the age of 79 years. Survivors are her husband, James of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Vickie Ann and Robert KINNICK of Inola; one granddaughter, Jaime Lynn HENSON and husband, Kyle of Sallisaw; one great-grandson, Rider Dale HENSON; one brother and sister-in-law, Davis and Anne KELLY of Tucker; two nieces, Dianne (KELLY) KELLEY and Debbie (KELLY) ROSS; and several great-nieces and great-nephews whom she loved very much. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Cowlington Cemetery in Cowlington under the direction of Agent Funeral Home, 123 S. Wheeler, P.O. Box 566, Sallisaw, OK 74955. Active pallbearers were Bill Ford, Pat Ross, Shawn Kelley, Loyd Jackson, J.J. Hight and Bob Bell. The family of Roma Lee Cox would like to thank Daisy Qualls, Angie Hottella, Lisa Long and everyone at Peter’s Home health Agency, Sequoyah Manor and Professional Hospice for their kindness and compassionate care. In leiu of flowers donations may be made to Professional Home Hospice, 507 E. Redwood Ave., Sallisaw OK 74955. To send a condolence to the family visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Ruth Helen COOPER LUTHER FIEGEL, 84, of Wichita, Kan., formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Wichita. Burial was at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Wichita under the direction of Resthaven Mortuary of Wichita. Mrs. FIEGSEL was born on May 19, 1928. She died on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. She was a former retail manager and former member of Immanuel Baptist Church and a graduate of Central High School. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Jerome “Jerry”; daughters, Debora MOORE and Barbara THOMAS, both of Wichita and Linda Jo RATCLIFF of Palm Desert, Calif.; half brothers, Jerry BARNES and Larry BARNES; half sister, Margaret FOSTER; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers; and one sister. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Sherry Lea JENKINS HOWARD was born on Jan. 9, 1958, in Sallisaw, the daughter of Billy Joe JENKINS and Dorthene (OGDON) “Dot” JENKINS. She was married to Ronald Eugene HOWARD on Sept. 2, 1978, in Muldrow. Mrs. HOWARD received her master’s degree in vocal and instrumental music. She lived her lifelong dream of being a Band Director. She loved her family and her students at Stilwell Schools with all of her heart. She was extremely proud of her daughters and their education achievements and of the musical abilities of her family. Sherry had a zest for life that was unmatched. She wouldn’t take no for an answer and overcame every obstacle. Mrs. HOWARD passed this life on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, in Tulsa at the age of 54 years. Survivors are her husband Howard of the home; two daughters and one son-in-law, Sherry Christina (HOWARD) HERRIMAN and Keith and Emily HOWARD, all of Vian; three grandchildren, Hayden, Declan and Abigail HERRIMAN; her father, Bill JENKINS of Muldrow; one sister, Brenda JOHNSON of Gans; one brother, Earl JENKINS of Sallisaw; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Stilwell High School Gymnasium in Stilwell. Burial followed at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Active pallbearers were John Paul James, Earl Jenkins, William Jenkins, Keith Herriman, Elvin Still, Cy Bray and Roger Carnigan. Honorary pallbearers were past and present members of “Her” band and choir. To send a condolence to the family, visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Brenda Joyce VEST INLOW, 71, of Springfield, Mo., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Lee’s Chapel Cemetery in Muldrow. Survivors include her sister, Virginia RUST; four children, Becky BURROS of Gans, Billy BURROS of Fort Worth, Texas, Terry BURROS of Willard, Mo., and Amie STOCKTON of Springfield; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Doris “Grandma” JACKSON, 73, of Sallisaw will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. JACKSON was born on Oct. 13, 1939, in Blackgum to Claude JACKSON and Ruth (WEBSTER) JACKSON. She died on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was a homemaker and restaurateur. Survivors include one daughter, Robin JACKSON of Sallisaw; one brother, Allen JACKSON of Sallisaw; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lemule JACKSON on Oct. 6, 1991; and her parents

Funeral services for Lee Ann LUNCEFORD, 39, of Gans were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at New Bethel Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith, Ark., with Bro. Daggs officiating. Burial was at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LUNCEFORD was born on May 5, 1973, in Fort Smith to Gerald HAWTHORNE and Helen Jane RYE. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, in Fort Smith. She was a line worker at Tyson. She married William Albert LUNCEFORD on July 12, 2011, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, William of the home; one daughter, Perla ZAPATA of Van Buren, Ark.; three sons, James BOYSTER and Travis BOYSTER, both of Hackett, Ark., and Rodito ZAPATA of Van Buren; father and stepmother, Gerald and Laura HAWTHORNE of Sallisaw; and three grandchildren.

Cora Sue “Corky” CHITWOOD MAYES, 72, of Edmond, Okla., formerly of Sallisaw, Okla., and Perry, Okla., was born November 9, 1939 in Cushing, Okla., the daughter of George and Helen LaRue (VANNOSTRAN) CHITWOOD. She died Friday, November 2, 2012, at Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was a member of the Sallisaw High School class of 1958 and was a member of a number of school organizations while a student. Corky married her best friend and sweetheart, Byron Lee MAYES on January 3, 1960, at the First Baptist Church in Perry. She was an administrative assistant for the president and chief executive officer of the Oklahoma Publishing Company, publisher of the Daily Oklahoman in Oklahoma City, for 10 years. Corky also worked for the First National Bank of Perry off and on for more than 20 years. She worked as a legal assistant in Oklahoma City for about seven years. Corky loved to work and enjoyed the diversity of each of her different jobs. Her favorite hobby was reading, but more than getting lost in a good book she loved spending time with her grandchildren, friends, and family. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond, and was also involved in the Gideons Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen CHITWOOD, and one sister, Judy CHITWOOD. Corky is survived by her husband, Byron, of the home; two daughters, Pamela Sue ZUMWALT and her fiancé Mike HAGGERTY of Oklahoma City, Okla., Dina ANDERSON and her husband Scott of Owasso, Okla.; three grandchildren, Zachary ZUMWALT of Oklahoma City, and Kaylen ANDERSON and Kristen ANDERSON both of Owasso, Okla.; two great-grandchildren, Devon ZUMWALT and Bailey ZUMWALT, both of Oklahoma City. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at Brown-Dugger Funeral Home Chapel in Perry, officiated by Rev. Paul Blair. Interment will be in Grace Hill Cemetery, Perry, under the direction of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home in Perry. Memorials may be made to the Gideons or Fairview Baptist Church in care of Brown-Dugger Funeral Home, 1010 N. 7th, Perry, OK 73077. Online condolences may be sent to the family using the online guest book at www.brown-duggerfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for Everett Lee McGUIRE, 57, of Panama were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at the Assembly of God Church in Panama with the Rev. Pete Butler officiating. Burial was at Roland Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. McGUIRE was born on March 8, 1955, in Tulsa. He died on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012. He came from a large family. He met no strangers and will be greatly missed by all. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Louanne (WILLOUGHBY) McGUIRE; two daughters, Michele RUSSELL and James of Kansas City, Mo., and Penny ARMSTRONG and William of Arkoma; one son, Everett McGUIRE II and Misty of Kansas City; six grandchildren; his parents, Albert and Bonnie McGUIRE; two brothers, Bud and Rodger of Arkoma; one sister, Sheila HARLOW of Arkoma; and several other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Tommy DeWitt, Richard Cheely, Jacky Allen, Wayne McGuire Jr., James Russell and William Armstrong.

Graveside services for Ronald H. SHEETZ, 75, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. He was born on Jan. 25, 1937, in Cleona, Pa. He died on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, in Pocola. He spent 20 years in the Air Force and retired as a Tech Sergeant, and worked for over 20 years at the Spiro Post Office. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He married Patricia GIST on Nov. 17, 1956. Survivors include his wife, Pat SHEETZ; two daughters, Jennifer and LaVonna; four sisters, Pat, Elaine, Joyce and Faye, all of Pennsylvannia; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Graveside services for Jean MORRISON STEWART, 78, of Muldrow will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Macedonia Cemetery in Uniontown, Ark., with Bro. Charles Comstock officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STEWART was born on July 17, 1934, in Uniontown to Roy Cly MORRISON and Loeta Jewel (ARMSTRONG) MORRISON. She died on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker. She married Newt Fay STEWART on Aug. 21, 1950, in Van Buren, Ark. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1997. Survivors include one daughter, Connie Fay APKER of Muldrow; two sons, Gerald STEWART of Broken Arrow and Bobby STEWART of Muldrow; four sisters, Bell McMURRAY, Betty MITCHELL and Treva BRYANT, all of Muldrow and Sue Vonne HOSIER of Van Buren, Ark.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, George MORRISON. Pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Graveside services for Velmar Gene SULLIVAN, 79, of Stilwell will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SULLIVAN was born on Feb. 29, 1936, in Stilwell. He died on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, in Colcord. He was a movie projectionist. Survivors include one son, Robert Eugene SULLIVAN of Fort Smith, Ark.; three stepsons, Charles CLEVELAND of California, Chuck MOYER of Nevada and Johnny SCOTT of Idaho; four stepdaughters, Marry ADDISON and Billie Jean SMITH, both of California, Cathy of Nevada and Stella CONOVER of Can Hill, Ark.; one sister, Opal Sue BAUSCH of Fort Gibson; one brother, Michael Thomas SULLIVAN of Stilwell; his companion, Wanda Lois HICKS; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce BAKER SULLIVAN, on Oct. 9, 1997; his parents; and two stepsons, Thomas FIELDS and Curtis MOYER.

Graveside services for Terry Charles “T.C.” BIGGERSTAFF, 40, of Vian are being held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Box Cemetery in Vian with Bro. Eric Collins officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BIGGERSTAFF was born on April 2, 1972, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Terry Lamont BIGGERSTAFF and Betty Fern RISLEY. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Vian. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Betty and Carmal RISLEY of Blackgum; two sisters, Tanya JOHNSON of Wagoner and Kristie MOWERY of El Reno; one brother, Zachery RISLEY of Blackgum; and his grandparents of Blackgum. He was preceded in death by his father. Pallbearers are Jerry Johnson, Britt Mowery, Eddie Brown Jr., Charles “Bowgie” Mantooth, Phillip Laymon and Zachary Risley.

Dorothy Louise DAILEY, 74, died on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, in Spiro. She was born on Oct. 8, 1938, in Heavener to John Sylvester DAILEY and Dealia Lois BRETZ. Private family services are being held under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. She worked for Prudential Life for over 30 years. Survivors include two sisters, Bernice HERBERT of Spiro and Barbara MILLINGTON of Spavinaw. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Jociel BUTTRESS; and one brother, John DAILEY.

Funeral services for Carroll Dewayne FLIPPIN, 50, of Pandora, Texas were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with the Revs. Kelly Anderson and Steve Gray officiating under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. FLIPPIN was born on June 1, 1962. He died on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012, in Pandora. He was a school bus driver in Wilson County School system. He was a 1980 graduate of Van Buren High School and of the Assembly of God faith. Survivors include his mother, Betty FLIPPIN of Van Buren; two sisters, Diana DEAN and husband, Roger of Liberty and Denise McGRATH and husband, Mark of Van Buren; and several other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Roger Dean, Mark McGrath, Dustin Goss, Mark Weeks and Duane Moore. He was preceded in death by his father, James G. FLIPPIN; and one brother, James “Douglas” FLIPPIN.

James HENDRIX, 56, died on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. He was born on Nov. 1, 1956, in Spiro to James J. HENDRIX and Myrtle (SELF) HENDRIX. No formal service is planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Survivors include two sisters, Judy HENDRIX and Amanda WAGNER, both of Spiro; and two brothers, Darrell HENDRIX and Todd HENDRIX and wife, Alesia, all of Spiro.

Funeral services for David Allen KEHOE, 47, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at the Church of the Nazarene in Claremore. Burial will be at 3:30 p.m. at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Rice Funeral Service of Claremore. Mr. KEHOE was an integrated avionics system technician with the 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at the funeral home. The family will visit with friends from 3 to 5 p.m.

Memorial services for Edna Lucille BULL, 93, of Flower Hill are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at Lakeroad Church of Christ in Gore with the Rev. Keith Mings officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BULL was born on July 2, 1919, in Flower Hill to Jerry FOLSOM and Mattie (HARRIS) FOLSOM. She died on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, in Cookson. She was a retired bookkeeper and worked at Hunt’s Department Store. She married Adam Benjamin BULL on May 5, 1942, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Ben of the home; one daughter, Nancy BRACKETT of Cookson; one son, Butch BULL of Corrales of N.M.; two sisters, Alyce CALDWELL of Topeka, Kan., and Betty HOWARD of Marlow; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Juanita WOLF, Alleen KOLB and one baby sister; and two brothers, Homer and George FOLSOM.

Claudene CHRISTIAN passed away when the H.M.S. Bounty she was a crewmember on, sank during Hurrican Sandy. Claudene “Chops” was born in Anchorange, Alaska on Oct. 18, 1970, to Harry Rex and Claudene “Dina” CHRISTIAN. She was a favorite at the fire stations where she often visited her father. She loved camping and fishing. In high school she participated in pole vaulting, cheerleading, school government, and was class president in her sophomore year. She was also Miss Teen Alaska in 1986, and Alaska National Teen in 1987. She went to college at USC where she became a USC Song Girl, and started her own doll company. She joined the sorority Gamma Phi Beta. One of her first jobs out of college was at the Hollywood Park racetrack. She loved the horses and would visit all of them early in the morning before going to work. Claudene was a superb singer and songwriter. She sang with Joe’s Band in California for several years. She was an entrepreneur, who started Collegiate Doll Company and was David to Mattel’s Goliath. She was a gourmet cook and loved to travel. Beautiful, petite, with the biggest personality, she left an impression on everyone she met. Survivors include her parents; grandmother, Martilla SAULSBERRY; brother, Gerald CHRISTIAN; aunts, Patricia SAULSBERRY, Linda BARNETT and Pat, Doris HURN, Willie JAMIESON and Linda and Steve DUFFORD; uncles, Donald SMITH and Corbet SMITH; cousins, Gene CHRISTIAN, Mike CHRISTIAN, Scott DUFFORD, Gidget TRAINOR, Todd SMITH, Tracie TORRES, Harlan SAULSBERRY Scott SAULSBERRY, Elizabeth BAKER, Donna SAULSBERRY, Donald SMITH Jr., Wyatt VIENUP, Bryan BREDHAUER, Bambi TALBOT, Debbie FAULK, Harley HURN and Corbet SMITH Jr. A memorial celebration of life service will be held locally at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012 at Hunt Club at 215 N. Farm Rd. A potluck luncheon will follow. Please bring dishes in disposable containers. Dishes may be dropped off at noon at the club.

Graveside services for Emogene J. COOKSEY, 86, of Gans were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. COOKSEY was born on Feb. 18, 1926, in Gans to William JOHNSON and Verna (PETERSON) JOHNSON. She died on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, in Fort Smith. She was a homemaker. She married George Franklin COOKSEY in Joplin, Mo. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1978. Survivors include three sons, Frank COOKSEY of Colorado Springs, Colo., Bill COOKSEY of Cedar City, Utah and Tom COOKSEY of Dexter, Ore.; one sister, Mary COOK; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Carol Gean EVANS, 66, of Spiro were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at Victory Worship Center with the Revs. Bryan Fouts, Josh McElyea and Rick McElyea officiating. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. EVANS was born on Sept. 22, 1946, in Short to Fred Lee and Ona Bell (SHEHORN) HARPER. She died on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, in Spiro. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed family gatherings, playing bingo and cooking. Survivors include one daughter, Tracey BOWLIN and husband, Johnny of Coweta; one son, Phillip EVANS and wife, MaLissa of Spiro; two sisters, Francis DEES and Shirley COLLINS, both of Spiro; five brothers, Elmer Jay HARPER, Jerry HARPER, Billy HARPER, Junior HARPER and Robert HARPER, all of Spiro; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Dorothy LOVELL; one brother, David HARPER and an infant brother, Jewell HARPER; and a grandson.

Calvin E. POWERS, 41, of Roland died on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, in Roland. He was born on Feb. 27, 1971, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Donald J. POWERS and Marjorie (STOLL) POWERS. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He worked for OK Foods as a general laborer. Survivors include his mother, of Roland; two sisters, Carol BILLINGSLEY of Roland and Deborah BARTER of Fort Smith; two brothers, Larry POWERS of Roland and Michael POWERS of Cowlington; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial services for Diana K. STIMSON, 62, of Muldrow were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at New Life Christian and Outreach Church in Muldrow with Pastor Curtis Nixon officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. STIMSON was born on April 29, 1950. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in a local hospital. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Survivors include her husband, Marvin D. STIMSON of the home; two sons, Jefferson Roy and Marvin Keith STIMSON, both of Muldrow; four sisters, Dorothy HANEY of Birmingham, Ark., Maxine STAAB of Walnut, Calif., Mary Ann ELLIOTT of Phoenix and Marlene WATSON of Santa Maria, Calif.; one brother, Sam FURO of Hot Springs, Ark.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 217 W. 2nd St., Suite 105, Little Rock, AR 72201.

Shirley Ann STEWART, 79, of Spiro died on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She was born on June 8, 1933, in Fort Smith To Redman Quay LEE and Anna Mae (Duke) YOUNG. Private family services will be held under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home if Spiro. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two daughters, Terry FORSBERG-KENSLER and husband, Donald of Spiro and Cynthia CORVINUS and husband, Thomas of Alamogordo, N.M.; one brother, Ronald YOUNG of Stigler; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Winston STEWART; one sister, Mary Francis HAIG; and one brother, John Lee YOUNG.

Funeral services for Wesley D. PHILPOT, 89, of Sallisaw were held at noon Nov. 8, 2012, at the Mallory-Martin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PHILPOT was born on July 7, 1923, in Sallisaw to Marvin Lee PHILPOT and Bartie Elizabeth (BREWER) PHILPOT. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sisters, Anna CHANDLER and Grace PERRYMAN, both of Sallisaw; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jewell Dean (ISHAM) PHILPOT; his son, Richard Wayne PHILPOT; his parents; three sisters; and eight brothers. Pallbearers were Bob Philpot, Doug Hodge Jr., Hoyt Philpot, Dennis Brewer, Johnny Philpot and Steve Philpot.

Graveside services for James Oliver PRESLEY are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17 at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw. Mr. PRESLEY was born on March 28, 1973. He died on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. He was a giving husband and father. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include his wife, Kristi SUMMERS; four sons, Cody, James, Brandon and Christian; one daughter, Jennifer; his mother, Colleen HENSON; one sister, Kim BRADON; and two brothers, Stacy and Scott PRESLEY. He was preceded in death by his father; and one sister.

Funeral services for Carolyn WOODARD, 52, of Webbers Falls are being held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial is at Gum Springs Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WOODARD was born on June 27, 1960, in Delano, Calif., to W.T. “Bill” and Bobbie (CARTER) MULLINS. She died on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at Tulsa. She was a homemaker and lived in the area for the past 30 years. She married Tonkawa WOODARD on Feb. 26, 1996, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Tonkawa of the home; daughters, Amie PERRY and husband, Brent of McLain, Megan RITCHEY and Darron TERRELL of Webbers Falls and Natalie WOODARD; three grandchildren; two sisters, Jessica WANN and Donna MELTON, both of Webbers Falls; and her parents, of Webbers Falls. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tonkawa Woodard Memorial Fund at any Armstrong Bank.

Graveside services for Faye CLOUD, 91, are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at Short Mountain Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Blankeship officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mrs. CLOUD was born on Feb. 24, 1921, in Keota to George EDWARDS and Florence (SELF) EDWARDS. She died on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, in Spiro. She was a factory worker. Survivors include one daughter, Pat HULL and husband, Cordell of Cowlington; one son, George CLOUD of Spiro; six grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers are Wesley Cloud, Chad Hull, Jody Hull and Ronn Dell Hull. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Kenneth Alton CLOUD.

Charles Edward FRIEND, 77, of Sallisaw was born on Aug. 16, 1935, in Mississippi to Ras FRIEND and Queenie (HARRINGTON) FRIEND. He died on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home ofSallisaw. He trained Secret Service agents for President Johnson, he trained the first female Secret Service agent, and was an ordained minister. He married Joanne CASEY on May 18, 1995. Survivors include his wife Joanne FRIEND of the home; one daughter, Sunny FRIEND of California; two sons, Mike FRIEND and wife, Darcy and Charles FRIEND Jr., all of Colville, Wash.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.

Funeral services for Billy Don HARPER, 57, of Spiro were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Spiro with the Revs. Josh McElyea, Rick McElyea and Eddie Blankenship officiating. Burial was at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. HARPER was born on Feb. 14, 1955, in Tucker to Fred Lee and OnaBell (SHELTON) HARPER. He died on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, in Poteau. He was a member of the Eagles and enjoyed gardening. He worked in (ISS) for Spiro School System. Survivors include two sons, Nick HARPER and Michael HARPER, both of Spiro; two sisters, Francis DEES and Shirley COLLINS, both of Spiro; four brothers, Elmer Jay HARPER, Jerry HARPER, Junior HARPER and Robert HARPER, all of Spiro; four grandchildren; and the mother of his children, Charlotte HARPER. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dorothy LOVELL and Carol Gean EVANS; one infant brother, Jewell HARPER; and one brother, David HARPER. Pallbearers were David Pettigrew, Michael Pettigrew, Eddie Terrill, Larry Turner, Terry Cox and Gary Parker.

Funeral services for Adrian HOPSON, 67, of Roland are being held at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Roland. Burial is at Garden of Memories in Muldrow under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. HOPSON was born on Sept. 7, 1945, in Johnson City, Tenn., to Earnest and Nora Elizabeth (SCARBOROUGH) HOPSON. He died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Fort Smith. He was a salesman for RPM Enterprises, Roland School Board President, member of First Baptist Church and the Liar’s Club at the 4-Star Diner in Roland. Survivors include his wife, Glenda; four sons, Jason HOPSON of Roland and Adrian Jr., Gary and Hoss HOPSON, all of Johnson City three daughters, Kathy PRICE, Rosanne FREEMAN and Lisa COLLINS, all of Johnson City; one grandson; and several great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at First Baptist Church of Roland, 203 Carson Rd., Roland, OK 74954.

Graveside services for Betty MARTIN, 86, of Gore were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at the Gore Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. MARTIN was born on April 15, 1926, in Moffett to Charles and Dora (ALBERTSON) GILLEY. She died on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. She had worked as a welder for an air filter manufacturer. Survivors include one son, Danny MARTIN of Gore; one sister, Mary KNIGHT of Blanchard; half-brother, Melvin GILLEY of California; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Buster MARTIN; and one son, David MARTIN.

Clara BOYD MELTON was born on Oct. 6, 1921, in Porterville, Calif., to David Franco and May Reece. She died on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in Sallisaw. No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was a sales clerk for Ben Franklin. Survivors include two sons, David BOYD and Moses YELLOWHORSE, both of Sallisaw; one sister, Carol WILKERSON of Wisconsin; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Clifford BOYD and Leonard MELTON; one daughter, Kim HUNT; one sister; and one brother.

Graveside services for Roy Edwin MORROW, 72, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., with the Rev. Floyd Collins officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. MORROW was born on March 23, 1940, in Enid to Oren MORROW and Edith (DOWLER) MORROW. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, in Sallisaw. He was a powerplant operator for the Corp of Engineers. Survivors include one daughter, Christine WHITE of Vian; two sons, Doug MORROW of Vian and Keith MORROW of Garland, Texas; one sister, Linda MANER of Enid; one brother, Charles MORROW of Moore; six grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Pallbearers were Jessie Maner, Colby Johns, Jacob Johns, Caleb Johns, Tim Maner, Chad Johns, Austin White and Matthew Morrow.

Funeral services for Rose Alma RIGGS, 93, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at Mineral Springs Freewill Baptist Church with the Revs. Carl Fugett and Mike Fields officiating. Burial was at Blackjack Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. RIGGS was born on May 2, 1919, in Hanson to Willie Joshua SUTTON and Sallie Irene (EDWARDS) SUTTON. She died on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, in Sallisaw. She was a homemaker. She married Dewey RIGGS on Dec. 6, 1935, in Hanson. He preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1996. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara LEWIS of Muldrow and Gwen STITES of Sallisaw; three sons, Bob RIGGS and Arnold RIGGS, both of Muldrow and E.C. RIGGS of Sallisaw; one sister, Melba MORGAN of Muldrow; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Lawanna Kay HICKS; two sons, Herbert and Doyle RIGGS; three brothers; five sisters; and one grandson. Pallbearers were Todd Riggs, Eddie Stites, Greg Stites, Larry Stites, Steve Riggs, B.J. Hicks and Eric Riggs.

Funeral services for Charles Dayton VANN, 78, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Bro. Ken Swearingen officiating. Burial is at Seabolt Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. VANN was born on May 10, 1934, in Short to John Franklin VANN and Mina (SPEIR) VANN. He died on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. He worked for Rheem. He married Edna Ruth DYER on Feb. 1, 1988, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Edna VANN of the home; one daughter, Rhonda HARRISON of Spiro; one son, Charles VANN of Muldrow; three sisters, Retha BERNARD, Sandra STAMPS and Mary Lou VANN, all of Muldrow; two brothers, John VANN of Sallisaw and Jack VANN of Fort Smith; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Fay VANN. Pallbearers are Charles Vann, Charlie Vann, Fred Harrison, Tim Stamps, Frankie Stamps, John Vann and Jack Vann.

Dolores Palmer BALLINGER, 83, of Sallisaw passed away on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Sallisaw. She was born on April 12, 1929, in Sallisaw, the daughter of Duff PALMER and Pearl Emma (PRYOR) PALMER. She married Carl Lee BALLINGER on June 3, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark. She received her bachelor degree in education from Northeastern State University, was a homemaker and a member of First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw. Survivors are two daughters and sons-in-law, Carlene and Derald BUKLEY of Sapulpa and Bevelye and E.C. RIGGS of Sallisaw; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Rhonda BALLINGER of Sallisaw; seven grandchildren, Tina KING, Keli ONTIVEROS, Amy LOCKHART, Cara MOSS, Eric RIGGS, Tara BALLINGER and Brooke THOMPSON; 15 great-grandchildren, Sarah and Andrew KING, Paden and Maddie ONTIVEROS, Gracie and Callie THOMPSON, Eli RIGGS, Nathaniel, Benjamin, Emelia, Zec, Eden and Truman MOSS and Ethan and Josie LOCKHART; one great-great-grandchild, Rayland Bear ONTIVEROS; and two sisters, Janice REMY of Sallisaw and Barbara PAXTON of Fort Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Scharlene BLEDSOE and Imogene WEESE; and five brothers, Carmen PALMER, Bob PALMER, Dewayne PALMER, Robbie Dale PALMER and Jerry Dean PALMER. Services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, at First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw. Burial was at Sallisaw City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. To send an online condolence, go towww.agentfuneralhome.com.

Graveside services for Bobby James FARGO, 77, of Watts, formerly of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with Ronnie Bradshaw officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. FARGO was born on April 23, 1935, in Brent to John A. FARGO and Ruby (HARMON) FARGO. He died on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, in Watts. He worked for Oklahoma Nursing Home Supply for 42 years and was of the Baptist faith. He married Sandra FINE on Sept. 9, 1983, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Sandra FARGO of the home; three sons, Randy ASBILL of Bakersfield, Calif., Dwain ASBILL of Watts and Darren FARGO of Sallisaw; one sister, Pat WOODRUFF of Little Elm, Texas; one brother Billy FARGO of Bartlesville; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a baby brother; and one son, Boyce “Bimbo” FARGO. Pallbearers will be Brent Goad, Alan Sizemore, Jim Pence, Lee Thornell, Larry Long and Kelly Fargo.

Memorial services for Sandra Jean HUNTER, 61, of Fort Smith, Ark., will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Richard Crawford officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. HUNTER was born on Oct. 27, 1951, in Holcomb, Mo., to Coy Hubert THOMPSON and Effie Mae (MILLER) THOMPSON. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Fort Smith. She was a line worker at Whirlpool. Survivors include one daughter, Stacy NORTH-FLANAGAN of Muldrow; one son, James NORTH of Muldrow; her mother, of Muldrow; two brothers, Roger THOMPSON of Wasilla, Alaska and Steve THOMPSON of Oklahoma City; seven grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father.

Graveside services for Nelle WELCH, 93, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with Bro. Terry Hall officiating under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WELCH was born on Jan. 20, 1919, in Muskogee to S.W. (Samuel Watie) HALL and Halene (BUNCE) HALL. She died on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, in Tulsa. She was the director of a senior citizens center. She married Charles Alford WELCH Sr., on Nov. 12, 1938. He preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 2005. Survivors include one daughter, Jeree PHILLIPS of Stillwater; one son, Charles “C.A.” WELCH of Pryor; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, S.W., Kenneth, Harold Leon and Rex Raymond HALL.

Merle Eugene BARENBURG was born on Sept. 27, 1944, in Arvada, Colo., the son of L.B. BARENBERG and Agnes Fay (HACKNEY) BARENBERG. He was married to Melcena Mae HORN on Oct. 15, 1988, in Eureka Springs, Ark. Mr. BARENBERG worked in the mobile home moving and set-up business and as one of Jehovah’s Witness. He passed this life on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark., at the age of 68 years. Survivors include his wife, Melcena of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Deana and Carl GIBSON of Nowata; three sons and daughters-in-law, Merle Don and Shelly BARENBERG of Alma, Ark., Keith and Susan BARENBERG of Kansas, Okla., and Terry L. and Donna SKAGGS of Blackgum; 14 grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, Tyler, Colton, Michael, Dustin, Justin, Jamie, Bobby, Brittnie, Shelton, Meghan, Garrett and Rachell; five great-grandchildren, Merrick, Piper, Grayson, Masun and Ashlyn; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Zella and Vernon HOLSTED of Rudy, Ark., and Shirley and Jim GASTON of Hartford, Ark.; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Pat BARENBERG of Springdale, Ark., and Bob and Rhonda BARENBERG of Tontitown, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ronald and Butch BARENBERG; and an infant brother. Funeral services are being held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. To send a condolence to the family visit www.agentfuneralhome.com.

Memorial services for Lorraine E. BLEDSOE, 91, of Sallisaw will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BLEDSOE was born on March 5, 1921, in Staples, La., to Leonard SCHARRER and Elsie (MATHIE) SCHARRER. She died on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Vian. She worked at Sears in catalog sales. Survivors include one son, Ronald BLEDSOE of Sallisaw; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard BLEDSOE; one son, John BLEDSOE; her parents; one brother, Leonard SCHARRER; four sisters, Louise SCHARRER, Eleanor SEMRO, Ethel HELMS; and one baby sister.

Bertha BILYEU, 89, of Sallisaw passed away on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. BILYEU was born on Aug. 4, 1923, in Senatobia, Miss., the daughter of David JOHNSON and Viola (LEE) JOHNSON. She married Jess Willard “Fod” BILYEU on Dec. 20, 1943, in Claremore. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 1987, in Fort Smith. Mrs. BILYEU was a homemaker and a member of Elim Full Gospel Church. Survivors are four daughters and three sons-in-law, Janie and Jerry RISENHOOVER, Judy BARNETT and Gary HALL, and Thelma PHILPOT, all of Sallisaw and Faye and Mike CHAFIN of Rogers, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Ray and Paralea BILYEU of Pretty Prairie, Kan. and Bennie BILYEU of Sallisaw; one sister-in-law, Margie JOHNSON of Sallisaw. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Kay ROBERTSON; son-in-law, Andy ROBERTSON; her parents; four sisters, Jewell BUSHEY, Myrtle BREUNINGER, Viola Lee PHILLIPS and Betty Ann ANTINELLI; three brothers, Bill JOHNSON, Roosevelt JOHNSON and Albert JOHNSON; and two grandchildren, Jerry Dewayne and David RISENHOOVER. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Elim Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Troy Marino officiating. Burial will be at Brushy Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home. Active pallbearers are Joey Risenhoover, Robert Philpot, David Philpot, Randy Philpot, Heath Philpot, Zachary Philpot and Jess Lamb.

Funeral services for Earl Franklin CAIN, 85, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with the Revs. Vance Mooney and Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was at Salem Cemetery in Cedarville, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. CAIN was born on May 30, 1927. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. He was a retired U.S. Army and Navy veteran, a member of First Baptist Church in Short. Survivors include his wife, Minnie M. CAIN of the home; one daughter, Sheila WEST of Muldrow; one son, Thomas Earl CAIN of Marietta, Ga.; and one grandson.

Funeral services for James Wesley DAVIS, 33, of Sallisaw will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be at Liberty Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Mr. DAVIS was born on Feb. 8, 1979, in Fort Smith. He died on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, in Fort Smith. He was a former Certified Nurses Assistant. Survivors include his wife, Tracy; two daughters, Naveah MERRITT of the home and Isabella VANN of Tulsa; his mother, Mildred GRIFFIN of Sallisaw; one brother, Albert DAVIS of Sallisaw; and one sister, Lellen BARNES of Iowa. Pallbearers will be James Gallowich, Albert Davis, Willie Ledbetter, William Ledbetter, James Shelly and Michael Laney. Viewing is from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith.

Funeral services for Eual DILLON, 95, of Pocola are being held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with the Revs. Ernest Brown and Joe Taylor officiating. Burial is at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. DILLON was born on March 10, 1917, in Pope County, Arkansas to Charles Washington and Sharah Julie (FREMAN) DILLON. He died on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a member of the Oak Lodge Church and a millroom worker for Riverside Furniture. Survivors include three daughters, Lavoy RICHARDS and Jolene COUCH and husband, Joe, all of Pocola and Naomi PHILLIPS of Fort Smith; three sons, William Doyle FREEMAN and wife, Zada of Coweta, Gerald FREEMAN and wife, Georgia of Noble and Wayne DILLON and wife, Linda of Sallisaw; 23 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Imogene BORUNDA, Verna ORSBUN and Aline SOSA, all of Fort Smith; and one brother, Bill DILLON and wife, Margurite of Liberty. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Adella; one son, L.H. FREEMAN; two sisters, Cecil GEHEB and Elizabeth BROWN; and great-grandson. Pallbearers are Earl Richards, Duane Freeman, David Freeman, Ray Freeman, Kendall Dillon, Galen Shipmen, Mark Shipman and Kevin Shipman.

Graveside services for George W. HURLEY Jr., 81, of Sallisaw were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. HURLEY was born on Aug. 27, 1931, in Salina to George William HURLEY Sr. and Edith (GOINS) HURLEY. He died on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Fayetteville, Ark. He was the owner and operator of Hurley Auto Sales. Survivors include two daughters, Debora PIERCE of Nashville, Tenn., and LaKeita Diane HURLEY of Fayetteville; two brothers, Jay HURLEY of Sallisaw and Dean HURLEY of Pryor; one sister, Marites OSBORNE of Salina; three grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and one sister.

Funeral services for Earl “Wash” JOHNSON, 86, of Blackgum are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Blackgum First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is at Box Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. JOHNSON was born on Sept. 12, 1926, in Johnsonville to Steven JOHNSON and Victoria (YANDALL) JOHNSON. He died on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Vian. He was a heavy equipment operator and worked in construction. He married Lavern JOHNSON on May 28, 1947, in Vian. She preceded him in death on April 29, 2010. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda ROUSE of Blackgum; two sons, Timothy JOHNSON of Owasso and Roger JOHNSON of Fort Smith, Ark.; one brother, Mason JOHNSON of Blackgum; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mable WALTERS and Nannie DAVIS; and eight brothers, Boad, Albert, Ernest, Stpehen, Younger, Rube, Benny and L.D. JOHNSON. Pallbearers are Jon Johnson, Chris Johnson, Brant Rouse, Gabriel Johnson, Bob Robertson, Donald Robertson, Merle Plew and Charles Davis.

Funeral services for Waylon JONES, 84 of Roland were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at TheBOD.tv Church in Roland with the Rev. Johnny Roberts officiating. Burial with military honors was at Roland City Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. JONES was born on June 29, 1928, in Gravelly, Ark., to James Henry JONES and Sarah Emma (BLAYLOCK) JONES. He died on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Roland. He was a retired sales manager for Wards Ice Cream and owner and operator of Jonesy’s Shaved Ice for 17 years. He was a member of the Roland Lions club, American Legion Post 339 in Roland, Roland City council for many years, Roland School Board for 25 years and the Roland Booster Club, an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was known as the Woodman at Roland. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lois; one daughter, Stephanie WILLIAMS and husband, Scott of Roland; two sons, Kevin JONES and wife, Kelly and Keith JONES, all of Roland; one sister, Pauline MORROW of Tulsa; and one grandson. Pallbearers were Chuck Kolp, Dwayne Roberts, Jackie Griffith, Todd Yates, Tim Yates, Reid Williams and Scott Williams.

Funeral services for Maggie BIRDTAIL McELHANEY, 96, of Vian were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Vian with the Rev. Elvin Still officiating. Burial was at White Cemetery in Gore under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. McELHANEY was born on Dec. 2, 1915, in Burnt Cabin to John BIRDTAIL and Nancy Candy BIRDTAILl. She died on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Tulsa. She was a homemaker. She married George Samuel Lee McELHANEY in February of 1931. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1972. Survivors include five daughters, Lucille SMITH of Tulsa, Nancy THOMAS of Muldrow, Ida COMTOIS of Oklahoma City, Jessie STILL of Stilwell and Lola WRIGHT of Vian; four sons, Albert McELHANEY of Oklahoma City and Jerry McELHANEY, Silas McELHANEY and Clifford McELHANEY, all of Vian; one sister, Susie SPENCER of Fort Gibson; 27 grandchildren; 64 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by six sons, John, Lee, Loyd, Joe, Jimmy Claud and Sam McELHANEY; one daughter, Brenda LALLA; five grandchildren; five brothers; and three sisters. Pallbearers were Clyde Thomas, Earnest McElhaney, Sam McElhaney, Roy Still, A.J. Lalla and Lucas Morris.

Funeral services for Judy Beth NORRIED, 67, of Muldrow were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at the Edwards Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was at Union Ridge Cemetery in Dayton, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. NORRIED was born on Oct. 6, 1945, in Huntington, Ark., to Alton and Anna Mae (GREEN) WILLIS. She died on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Fort Smith. She was a retired employee of Whirlpool Corp., a homemaker and member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Muldrow. Survivors include one daughter, Lorraine OVERSTREET of Pocola; four sisters, Jane CHRISTIE of Muldrow, Bettye CUMBIE of Witcherville, Ark., Nell Rose PORTER of Huntington, and Elaine WARE of Fort Smith; two grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. Pallbearers were Cody Rhodehouse, Hunter Overstreet, Patrick Porter, Chris Noyes, George Ware, Gary Noyes, Cullen Nicodemus and Travis Morton.

Services for Billy Keith QUINTON are being held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Memorial Heights Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Rice Funeral Services of Claremore. Billy entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. He was born in Hanson on June 5, 1935, to Lahoma (DOBBS) and Joe QUINTON and was the eldest of six children. After graduating from Central High School, Sallisaw, where he made lasting friendships, he and a friend joined the Air Force. Billy’s desire to be a pilot was never realized, but he again made life-long friends. On Feb. 21, 1955, he married Melba TWIST in Sallisaw. This union was to endure for 57 years. Their first home was in San Angelo, Texas. Melba returned to the Catoosa area in 1957 when Billy served a year in Korea. While in Korea, he received word from the Red Cross that their son, Keith had been born. He attended Northeastern State University after being discharged from the Air Force and graduated in 1961. The family moved to the Tulsa area and Bill began working for Standard Oil of Indiana. During this time, their daughter, Dawn, was born. When the oil company moved to Chicago, Bill refused to leave Oklahoma. His next employment was with Murray, Jones, Murray, an architect firm as its chief financial officer. This proved to be his favorite place of employment, and again, he made lasting friendships. Next, he worked for himself as a financial consultant in the field of architecture. Billy enjoyed hunting any and everything. This resulted in his family spending many weekends in Claremore with Melba’s parents, Foster and Auldon Twist, while he hunted. The family eventually moved to Claremore where their daughter, Misti made her appearance on April 18, 1963. Although still working in Tulsa, Billy became a coach of little league baseball in Claremore, spending 17 years as coach and commissioner, again making lasting friends. He served on the Rogers County Excise board many years and always considered it a privilege. He held various positions at Meals-on-Wheels, which he took very seriously and was extremely faithful to fulfill his duties. One highlight of Billy’s life was meeting and becoming friends with Denault, a famous artist with Sports Illustrated. Mr. Denault sent several numbered paintings to Billy after their shared hunting time in Canada. Billy and his family are members of Memorial Heights Baptist Church where Billy served as an usher. He enjoyed his Sunday School class and tried never to miss as long as his health would allow him to attend. Billy will be remembered by his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son-in-law and brother. There was no greater joy than his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Melba; his son, Keith and Diana; his daughters, Dawn and Misti and Dennis SCARBROUGH; grandchildren, Chris, James, Ginger and Benjamin HOLDREDGE, Gary Donn and Alex; great-grandchildren, Bryce and Ralyn; and “grandchildren” Jasmine, Loren, Abby, Matthew, Tiffani and Cody. Also surviving are his siblings, Colleen and John Tillery, Larry, Garry, Madonna and Dan Mead, and Rebecca and Kenneth Stout; and many loving nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Alzheimers Association, 2248 E. 81st St., Ste. 3000, Tulsa, OK 74137

Funeral services for Artie ROGERS RHODES, 92, of Muldrow were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was at Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. RHODES was born on March 28, 1920, in Mineral Springs to James Madison ROGERS and Nettie Stella (ROGERS) ROGERS. She died on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Sallisaw. She was retired from Riverside Furniture. Survivors include one son, Bill RHODES of Muldrow; three daughters, Chris SULLIVAN of Goddard, Kan., Betty CURETON of Muldrow and LaJuanna Kaye ELLIS; two brothers, George ROGERS of Florida and Ted ROGERS and Bartlesville; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hodge RHODES; three sisters, Grace, Alta and Louise; and two brothers, James and Jessie ROGERS. Pallbearers were Michael Rhodes, William Rhodes, Raymond Rhodes, Tad Rhodes, Clifton Lee Sutton, Josh Sutton and Brian Sutton.

Funeral services for Gary “Pete” SUTTON, 59, of Sallisaw will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Tim Smith officiating. Burial will be at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SUTTON was born on Aug. 22, 1953, in Sallisaw to Denton SUTTON and Bobbie Ruth (WOODARD) SUTTON. He died on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. He was a retired cement finisher and carpenter. He married Ramona Louise FOSTER on July 4, 1989, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Ramona SUTTON of the home; two daughters, Cheryle BROWN of Concord, N.C., and Terry SUTTON of the home; three brothers, Jerry SUTTON and Ricky SUTTON, both of Muldrow and Jimmy SUTTON of Ozark, Ark.; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Jeremy.

Graveside services for Claudette E. WEAVER, 77, of Muldrow is being held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. WEAVER died on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, in Roland. She retired after 40 years from Dixie Cup in Fort Smith. Survivors include two brothers, Bill and wife, Nancy of Muldrow and Jack and wife, Jerri of Norman; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, L.H. “Bunk” and Ella WEAVER; one brother, Kenneth WEAVER; and one sister, Marcella HOLT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 301 N. 6th, Fort Smith, AR, or a charity of one’s choice

Memorial services for John Archie REEVES Jr., 39, of Ponca City were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, at Gum Springs Freewill Baptist Church in Gore with the Rev. James Rice officiating. Burial was at Gum Springs Cemetery under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. REEVES was born on Jan. 27, 1973, in Muskogee to John Archie REEVES and Brenda Sue (SANDS) REEVES. He died on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Ponca City. He graduated from Gore High School and worked as a waiter, Survivors include his wife, Alechia REEVES of Tulsa; father and stepmother, John Archie REEVES Sr., and Susan REEVES of Gore; his mother, Brenda REEVES of Muldrow; three sisters, Lisa Kay ELLIS of Webbers Falls, Tammy ROBINSON and husband, Joe of Durant and Brandy BLACKWELL and husband, Poly of Muldrow; and several other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandparents.

Dr. Carla Bennett WORTMAN was born on Jan. 17, 1950, in Vian, the daughter of Theodore McKinley STITES and Noma Maye (TIMMERMAN) STITES. She married Michael David WORTMAN on June 23, 1990, in Sallisaw. Dr. WORTMAN received her Doctorate in Education from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, worked as an educator at Vian Public Schools for 35 years and was of the Pentecostal faith. She passed this life on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012, in Vian at the age of 62. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Mike of the home; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Lee and Stephanie BENNETT of Vian, John and Nicole BENNETT of Sallisaw, Shawn and Blair WORTMAN and Brian WORTMAN, all of Bentonville, Ark., and Kelly and Jennifer WORTMAN of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Laura and Brandon FISHER of Wichita, Kan., and Bobbie and David REAL of Sallisaw; 16 grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Margaret and Thomas PRUITT and Beth STITES, all of Sallisaw, Ann WEAVER of Muldrow and Vicki and Wally BEATY of Roland; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Jane STITES of Vian, Bill and Kathy STITES and Roger and Lavonne STITES, all of Sallisaw, and Charles Dale and Cheryl STITES of Dewey; countless nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Tommy STITES. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at Vian High School Gymnasium with Bros. Steve Spyres, Terry Guthrie and David Vinson officiating. Burial will be at Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Viewing is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Agent & Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Pallbearers will be Vic Harris, Gary Seay, Tommy Wright, Brandon Tyler, Gene Lemmon and Keith Tatham. Honorary pallbearers will be her co-workers at Vian Public Schools, Dr. Pat Sullivan, David Vinson and Ed Brockman.

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