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Graveside services for Arnold Lee BISHOP, 85, of Webbers Falls, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, with the Rev. Aaron Gage officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Feb. 28, 1919, in Davenport, to John Charles and Nora (HENRY) BISHOP. He died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 20004, at his home. He married Della NEWMAN on July 16, 1939, in Davenport.Survivors include his wife, Della BISHOP of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lee BISHOP and his wife, Diana of Rolla, Mo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Clare and her husband Tony; seven granddaughters; 17 great-grandchildren; one brother, Pat; and one sister, Juanita. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers.

Graveside services for Helene Marie CALLERY, 89, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Hogan Cemetery.Memorial services are at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Locust Grove, with the Rev. Ray Gwartney officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Locust Grove Funeral Home.She was born on Sept. 13, 1915, in Clarkston, Wash., to Earl and Marie WHITESIDE. She died on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Hugh J., and his wife, June, and Dr. Mike and his wife Linda; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Hazel; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of over 53 years, Dr. Hugh CALLERY in Nov. 1991; one son, Archie CALLERY in 1963 and one brother.

Funeral services for Oha Ellen REAMS, 94, of Mabelvale, Ark., formerly of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with Pastor Phillip Winn officiating. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on March 10, 1910, in Stone County, Ark., to Emma THRASHER. She died on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, in Perryville, Ark. She married Donald L. REAMS on July 26, 1971, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death on April 9, 1977. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Cicero and Fran; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Irene STUBBLEFIELD, 88, of Pocola, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday, at the Evans Chapel in Pocola, with the Rev. Jim Bullock officiating. Burial is in Moore Cemetery in Clarita, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola.She was born on May 5, 1916, in Clarita. She died on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004, in her home. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Roy; one son-in-law, David; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Bobbie and Velma; one niece; one nephew; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. STUBBLEFIELD in 1981; one daughter, Myra J. COLLIE; her parents; and two brothers, Hugh and John GRIGSBY.

Graveside services for Sallie M ARMSTRONG, 96, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary in Fort Smith. Born Dec 15, 1907, in Paris, Ark., to Modess and Jerry Mi GUTHRIE, she died Tuesday, Oct 5, 2004, in Roland. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Waylon ; one son, Eugene; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Lorene. Mrs. ARMSTRONG was preceded in death by her husband, Roy E ARMSTRONG; her parents; one sister, Bess WRIGHT; and one brother, Garland GUTHRIE.

Funeral services for E.C. "Skinny" BAUCOM, 97, of Heavener, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Howe Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Heavener, under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home of Heavener. Born Feb. 2, 1907, in Mena, Ark., he died Tuesday, Oct 5, 2004, in Poteau. Survivors include one daughter, Annis; two sons Gene and Joe; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Mr BAUCOM was preceded in death by his wife, Jean BAUCOM.

Funeral services for Rev. Robert BODINE, 78, of Alma, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel in Van Buren, Ark., with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. He died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Margaret BODINE of the home; two daughters, Cathy and Linda; six sons, Jimmy, Bobby Jr., Tommy, Ricky, Joey and David; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Randy Gene BROWN, 38, of Wagoner, were held on Monday at Blackgum First Baptist Church in Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on July 18, 1966, in Muskogee, to Bill G. BROWN and Sharon HARPER BROWN. He died on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Sheri Dawn SMITH on July 6, 1990, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sheri Dawn; one daughter, Sarah Nicole; one son, Bryce Alan; his parents; two brothers, Gary and Tony; maternal grandmother, Virginia HARPER; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Allen COOPER, 90, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith.He was born on Dec. 8, 1913, in Weddington, Ark. He died on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Pat COOPER of the home; one daughter, Joyce; three sons, Rick, Ronney and Rusty; three grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine and Marguerrite.

Funeral services for Loretta HECKERMAN (DYER), 58, of Muldrow, arebeing held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Cottonwood Freewill Baptist Church south of Muldrow, with the Rev. Eugene Christenberry officiating. Burial is in Seabolt Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Oct 23, 1945, in Stilwell, to Abb WATKINS and Josie (KESTER) WATKINS. She died on Saturday, Oct 2, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her companion, Brad; four sons, Jimmy, Chris, Shawn and Neal; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Margie, Linda, and Shirl; and five brothers, Herman, Doyle, Oscar, Abner and Larry.

Graveside services for Mary Ellen HOLT, 63, of Muskogee, were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at Sallisaw City Cemetery, with Randy Farmer officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Dec. 8, 1940, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Albert WILLIAMS and Ardis NEWELL WILLIAMS McCLAIN. She died on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, LaDonna; two granddaughters; one half-sister, Diane; one half-brother, Gene; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, David HOLT.

Graveside services for Wilma F. LAKEY, 82, of Muldrow, were held on Monday at Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on July 2, 1922, in Hanna, to Will CAPPS and Rena PENDLEY CAPPS BOWEN. She died on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one son, Gary L.; one daughter, Lyndol G.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Oleta; two brothers, Fred "Buddy"and Billy; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond LAKEY.

Funeral services for Robert Eligah MACKEY, 88, of Spiro, are being held on Thursday at Moffett Full Gospel Church, with the Revs. Gary Hall and Buddy Strickler officiating.Burial is in Old Cache Cemetery west of Spiro, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.He was born on July 18, 1916, in Sallisaw, to Albert MACKEY and Cora (WELLS) MACKEY. He died on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Spiro. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta "Tammy" and her husband Allen, and Bernice and her husband; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Jane and Irene; two brothers, Lee and Lewis; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna BREWER MACKEY; and one daughter, Margaret SPARKS.

Graveside services for Mabel NEWBY, 90, of Fanshawe, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Leflore Cemetery, with the Rev. Les Scroggins officiating, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Sept. 24, 1914, in Magazine, Ark. She died on Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, in The Oaks Health Care Center. Survivors include three sons, Don, Johnny and Robert; four sisters, Marie, Wandy, Elenise and Claudean; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey NEWBY; one son, Bill; one grandson, Ted; and two brothers, Jason and Troy HOLERFIELD.

Funeral services for Frank E. RAMSEY, 76, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p m Thursday at Christ United Methodist Church in Tulsa, with Dr. Robert Mansfield officiating. Burial is by cremation under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Born Jan 17, 1928, in Knoxville, Tenn., to William Mansfield RAMSEY and Nancy Florence OAKLEY, he died Sunday, Oct 3, 2004 in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Sally of the home; one daughter and son in law, Nancy and Gerald; two sons, Gary Frank and Ronald; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn NICELY of Knoxville, Tenn.; five step-children, Cindy, Rebecca, James, Matt, and John; and one brother-in-law. Mr.RAMSEY was preceded in deth by 10 sisters.

Funeral services for Wrethia Irene RAMSEY, 84, of Sand Springs, formerly of Sallisaw, were held on Monday at Green Hill Mausoleum in Sapulpa, with the Rev. Earl Ruckman officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery in Supulpa, under the direction of Mobley-Dodson Funeral Service of Sand Springs. She was born on Feb. 9, 1920, in Sallisaw, to Earl and Liddie (O'NEAL) CAGLE. She died on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and his wife Sharon; two daughters, Zelma and her husband Dick, and Janice and her husband John; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mildred and Vera. Mrs. RAMSEY was preceded in death by her husband, Michael RAMSEY; one grandson, Ryan RAMSEY; two sisters, Inez RICHARDSON and Mary STANE; and two brothers, Ernest and J.D. CAGLE.

Funeral services for Kelly J. REDDEN, Petty Officer First Class E-6, 34, of Oxnard, Calif., formerly of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Roland First Assembly of God Church, with burial in Liberty Cemetery north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. He was born on Dec. 11, 1969, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Dean REDDEN and Sybil Nyoka (BOLDEN) REDDEN. He died on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, in Santa Maria, Calif. Survivors include one daughter, Ally Jaye; his mother Nyoka REDDEN-HARRISON; his father; one sister and brother-in-law, Shanna and her husband Skeeter; two nephews; paternal grandparents Raymond and Reva REDDEN; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arlie and Freda BOLDEN.

Funeral services for Cadence Nevaeh SALDANA, 0, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Agent Chapelin Sallisaw, with Father Jeff Polasek officiating. Burial is in Brushy Cemetery, north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw. Born July 7, 2004, in LittleRock, Ark., she died Monday, Oct 4, 2004, in Little Rock. Survivors include her parents, Edward SALDANA and Amber HANSON ; paternal grandmother, Cathy AVILA; maternal grandparents, Mollie and Joe PETTIT and Jim and Kathleen HANSON; paternal great-grandparents, Lucille and Calvin KENDALL; maternal great-grandparents, Watie WOODWARD and Margaret TARVER, and the late Loyce WOODWARD and Arolo HANSON; four aunts, Mindy, Jean-Ann, Dayna, and Georgetta; four uncles, Martin, Evan, Nathan and John; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Roscoe YATES Sr., 84, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Henson Dunn officiating. Burial is in Woodlawn Cemetery in Arkoma, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. He was born on July 11, 1920, in Onyx, Ark., to William YATES and Lew (JOHNSON) YATES. He died on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, in Roland. Mr. Yates was owner and operator of Yates DX Service Station in Fort Smith, Ark., and of the Assembly of God faith. Survivors include one daughter, Emma Lou GILKEY of Timoneum, Md.; two sons, J.W. YATES of Fort Smith and Roscoe YATES Jr. of Arkoma; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Mr. YATES was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.

Funeral services for Jerry Don BAKER, 42, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Roland Assembly of God Church, with burial in Milton Cemetery Highway 31 west of Bokoshe, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. He was born on Nov. 16, 1961, in Oklahoma City. He died on Monday, Oct. 11, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include his wife, Nelda June BAKER of Van Buren; one son, Dustin James; his parents, Don and Bobbie BAKER; one sister, Dana Jean and her husband Charlie; nine aunts; and six uncles; and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Myrtle Valentine BALL, 88, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Larry Don Marley and Bro. Lee Thornell officiating. Burial was in Brushy Cemetery north of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Feb. 14, 1916, in Rocky Point, to Arch Russell and Florence (Hatter) Russell. She died on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Junior BALL on Feb. 17, 1954, in Muskogee. He preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley and Mary Ann; one son, Tim; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Violet and Thelma; one brother, Ed; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Dale CARTER; one brother, Jewell RUSSELL; and two sisters, Stella WOFFORD and Zelma.

Funeral services for Brenda Dean COOK, 59, of Muldrow, were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Leard Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. She died on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, in a Fort Smith hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Loretha; one son, David; two grandchildren; her mother, Emma KING; two sisters, Patsy and Lisa; and three brothers, Richard, Roy and Sheldon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady COOK and two sons, Grady Lee COOK and Darrel COOK.

Graveside services for James Oliver "Jim" COWARD, 73, of Blackwell, were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at the Spiro City Cemetery, with the Rev. Andy Jones officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.He was born on Aug. 10, 1931, in Okmulgee, to Oliver COWARD and Ina (Shirley) COWARD. He died on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, in Enid. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and her husband T.J., and Kristi and her husband Chad; three sisters, Roberta and her husband Glenn, Jeanne, and Shirley and her husband Ray; two brothers, Robert and his wife Agnes, and Charles and his wife Gloria; one grandson; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Patricia COWARD; three sons, Mark Alan COWARD, Jimmy Dale COWARD and Don Randall COWARD; two brothers, Leroy COWARD and Jack COWARD; and his parents.

Funeral services for Carl M. DAVIS, 80, of Muldrow, were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with Bro. Clifford Davis officiating. Burial was in Seabolt Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow.He was born on Oct. 9, 1924, in Mulberry, Ark., to Stanford DAVIS and Mary Ellen (TURNER) DAVIS. He died on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Muldrow. He married Sylvia Mae EDWARDS on Sept. 5, 1948, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia DAVIS of the home; two daughters, Barbara and Vicki; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Lucille; Mildred and Erma; one brother, Glen; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by one grandson; two brothers; and one sister. Pallbearers were his nephews.

Funeral services for Virginia Lee "Sweet" DICKINSON, 73, formerly of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rosedale First Baptist Church, with the Revs. Russell Newville and Kent Wooster officiating. Burial was in Rosedale Cemetery in Rosedale, under the direction of Wadley's Funeral Service in Purcell. She was born on Nov. 14, 1930, in Sallisaw to Zeb and Addie (HOLT) EDGMON. She died on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in her home. Mrs. DICKINSON married Murray A. DICKINSON on June 12, 1950, in Claremore. Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and his wife Teresa and Brad and his wife Sonja; five daughters and three sons-in-law, Kathy and her husband James, Brooke and her husband Ron, Terri, Donna and her husband Joel, and Kimberly; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; one sister, Iva; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Jewell SANDERS, Wanda ROBERTSON, Monnie McCLENDON, Mildred LOCKHART, Christine BRUTON and one brother, Coy EDGMON.

Funeral services for Don JAMES, 71, of Sallisaw, are being held at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday at Agent Chapel in Sallisaw, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on April 16, 1933, in Sallisaw, to Obid Conrad "O.C" JAMES Sr. and Hazel Faye (TOWELL) James. He died on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Lois McGEE on Dec. 19, 1975, in Stilwell. Survivors include his wife, Lois JAMES of the home; two brothers, Harold and Kenneth; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, an infant Jesse, Gene and O.C. JAMES, both in 2004; three sisters, Geraldine FRIX, Lorene CASSADY and Freda MARTIN.

Funeral services for Jo Ann MAYFIELD, 70, of Lavaca, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Lavaca, with burial in Mayberry Cemetery in Lavaca, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Lavaca. She was born on Feb. 18, 1934, in Fort Smith, Ark. She died on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, in an area hospital. Survivors include her husband, Dick T. MAYFIELD of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Patty and her husband Lindel; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and his wife Barbara, and Bill and his wife Judy; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one sister, Louise.

Graveside services for Dorothy L. SCULLY, 86, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at Oak Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. She died on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two sons, Michael and Pat; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Rachel; two brothers, Orville and Esco.

Graveside services for Juanita Sue TOINTIGH, 46, of Irving, Texas, were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Brooken Cemetery in Brooken, with the Rev. Charlie Tointigh officiating, under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.She was born on Sept. 7, 1958, in Lawton, to Curtis and Sharon (Barbee) Tointigh Sr. She died on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, in Baylor Medical Center in Irving. Survivors include her husband, Norman HOLT of Irving; five sons, Michael, Rocky, Curtis, Eddie and Stevie "Jeremiah"; one daughter, Kianna; her father; one brother, Curtis; one sister, Patricia. She was preceded in death by her mother; one granddaughter, Tanna TOINTIGH; one sister, Jessica Henrietta TOINTIGH; paternal grandparents, Henry and Juanita TOINTIGH; and maternal grandfather, Monroe BARBEE.

Funeral services for Everett Eldon "Tommy" TOMLINSON, 85, of Indianapolis, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, under the direction of Leppert Life Story Funeral Home of Indianapolis. He was born on Oct 18, 1918. He died on Friday, Oct 8, 2004. Survivors include his children, Cathy and her husband Max, Linda and her husband James, and Emily and her husband Charles; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Midlred; his companion, Dorothy. He was preced in death by his wife, Patricia GRAY TOMLINSON.

Graveside services for Ruby WARDLOW, 82, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.She was born on Feb. 28, 1922, in Ada, to Jim McGARR and Mandy CORBITT. She died on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004, in Sallisaw. She married Jack Weaver WARDLOW in July of 1939, in Ada. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2003.Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Jim; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Erin, and Billy Jack and Trish; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Troy F. RACKLEY, 82, of Warner, are being held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Warner Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. He was born on Dec. 29, 1921, in Arkansas, to George F. and Willie (ROSS) RACKLEY. He died on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in Tulsa. He married Wanda Huggins on Aug. 24, 1940. Survivors include his children, Bob and Jeanne, Wayne, and Lea and Russell; one son-in-law, Walter; 10 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; one daughter, Kitty MOCK; one grandson, Joseph CRAIG; two brothers, Earl and George RACKLEY; and three sisters, Gertie RACKLEY, Nina WILLIAMS and Viva SASSE.

Funeral services for Rose A. SELLS, 93, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. on Friday at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. She was born on Oct. 17, 1910, in Fayetteville, Ark., to Aaron HOPPER and Alice IVY. She died on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include five daughters, Ruth; Marie, Sammy, Ginger and her husband Rick, Linda Jo and her husband Joe; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernest and his wife, DeLife; step-children, Dan, Margie, and Jerry. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hass James SELLS; one brother, William Ivy HOOPER; and one grandson, H.G. POOL.

Funeral services for Opal Juanita ALLEN, 78, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Alton Barnes officiating.Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on March 2, 1926, in Short Mountain, to John WALKER and Ida (SNOW WALKER. She died on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Jessie Lee ALLEN on Jan. 5, 1946, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Brenda Eileen; four sons, Larry Jessie, Michael Wade, Dennis Lee and Robert Floyd; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services for Wilma L. ALLEN, 74, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the Forest Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith.She was born on March 8, 1930, in Fort Smith. She died on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Fort Smith. Survivors include three daughters, Ima, Brenda and Diane; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Faye and her husband Bill, and Rhonda; and one brother, Dan and his wife Barbara. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E ALLEN.

Memorial services for Gerald "Jerry" F. BALLEW, 74, of Broken Arrow, were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, in Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the Cookson United Methodist Church in Cookson. Burial will be in Cookson-Proctor Cemetery, under the direction of Floral Haven Funeral Home of Broken Arrow. He was born on Feb. 14, 1928, in Cookson, to Jeff BALLEW and Lola (FANNING) BALLEW. He died on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Edison BALLEW; six children, Gary, Cathy and her husband Rusty, J.C. and his wife Dawn, Donna and her husband Billy, and David and his wife Kim, and Marc and his wife Leslie; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven siblings; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three siblings.

Funeral services for Bill C. FERGUSON, 72, of Oklahoma City, were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, with Masonic graveside services and full Military honors at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on Feb. 20, 1932, in Moffett. He died on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his wife, Elva Dean FERGUSON of the home; and one sister, Anna.

Funeral services for Dorothy Mae KEISS, 86, of Mena, Ark., formerly of Watson, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Sulphur Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Watson, with burial in Watson Cemetery, under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home of Mena. She was born on Feb. 18, 1918, in Mammoth Springs, Ark., to Robert ARMSTRONG and Sarah MURPHY ARMSTRONG. She died on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004. Mrs. KEISS was a homemaker.She married Carl KEISS on Feb. 21, 1939. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Murlene, Delia and her husband Charles, and Carol; one son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and his wife Gloria; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one sister, Inez; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Lora CATHY, Elpha WHEAT and Ruby MAYABB; and two brothers, Cleo ARMSTRONG and Dan ARMSTRONG.

Memorial services for John Robert KINCAID III, 86, of Sallisaw, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at the Agent Chapel, with the Rev. James O'Briant officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 5 pm. on Thursday at Agent Funeral Home in Sallisaw.He was born on Sept. 30, 1918, in Oneta, to John Robert KINCAID II and Urbana (NICKELL) KINCAID. He died on Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, in Sallisaw. He married Ruby Marie KEEN on June 17, 1970, in Miami. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Marie KINCAID of the home; three daughters, Katherine, Mary Ann, and Patricia; two sons, John Robert IV and James Albin; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred; and two brothers, Eddie and Joseph.

Funeral services for Jessica Ann LEE, 16, of Roland, are being held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with the Revs. Jerry Green and Bobby Mason officiating.Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery northwest of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland.She was born on May 19, 1988, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne LEE and Nora Ann JONES. She died on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her mother, Nora and step-father Brian of the home; one sister, Sissy Lee; one brother, Ryan; maternal grandparents, Tony and Glenda JONES; paternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Sue and Don GREGORY; step-sister, Brianne; step-grandparents, Jerry and Judy JONES; one niece; one nephew; several cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her father in 1989; and her grandfather, Bob LEE in 1997.

Graveside services for Kenneth C. LEIGH, 75, of Sallisaw, will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the Drake Stand Cemetery west of Sallisaw, with the Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Aug. 28, 1929, in Drakes Prairie, to Arthur LEIGH and Vivian (MORRIS) LEIGH. He died on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. LEIGH married Nancy Marie SMITH on Jan. 21, 1951, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Marie LEIGH of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Faye and Jimmie, Gwen and John, and Donna and Roger; six grandsons; one great-granddaughter; one great-grandson; one brother, C.L.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Austin, Jack, Leland and Carlis; and one sister, Topaz.

Graveside services for Alfred A. TURNER, 68, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. on Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw.He was born on Dec. 4, 1935, in Lakeland, Fla., to William Alfred TURNER and Mary Margaret SPINNEY. He died on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three sons, Anthony, Stephen and Micah and his wife Renee; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, David; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Don BICKNELL, 66, of Vian, are were at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Blackgum First Baptist Church north of Vian, with the Rev. Dale Ritter officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born on Jan. 5, 1938, in St. Joseph, Mo., to James Otis "Jim" BICKNELL and Faye Ida (PERVIS) BICKNELL. He died on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Cecilia WALMER BICKNELL on July 30, 1957, in Tulsa. Survivors include, his wife Cecilia of the home; two daughters, Donna and her husband, John, and Lynda; one son, Jerry Don; nine grandchildren; one sister, Shirley; one brother, Jerry; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Robert Dewayne HOLT, 60, of Gore, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Fort Gibson National Cemetery, with the Rev. Wendell Cox officiating, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls.He was born on June 17, 1944, in Lamar, Ark. He died on Oct. 19, 2004, in the VA Medical Center in Muskogee. Survivors include his wife, Sharon HOLT of the home; children, Steve and Diane, Billy and Paula, Tim and Angie, Susan and Tim, Tammy and Todd, Tracy, Lisa and her husband John, and JoAnna and Bobby; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his mother, Gladys SPARKS; three brothers, Carl Lee, Troy and Billy Dean; and six sisters, Jimmie, Thelma, Linda, Brenda, Rhonda and Sylvia.

Funeral services for Damon Vincent SMITH, 20, of Blackgum community, are being held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Gore United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Buttram and Mr. Kenny Johnson officiating. Burial is in Box Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Gore. He was born on Jan. 18, 1984, in Carters Landing Hwy. 82, to James O. Smith and Connie Sue (ELMORE) COOK. He died on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, in Oklahoma City. . Survivors include mother and step-father, Sue and REGGIE COOK; his father and step-mother, James O. and Shannon SMITH; maternal grandmother, Gertrude ELMORE; paternal grandparents, James and Wanda SMITH; three sisters, Lindsey, Tiffany SIZEMORE and her husband James, and Lacey; one nephew; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Le Roy ELMORE.

Funeral services for Marla Jean WEST, 53, of Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow, with the Rev. Randy Farmer officiating. Burial is in Blackjack Cemetery northwest of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born on Jan. 21, 1951, in Sallisaw, to Haskell ELY and Emogen (BUTLER) ELY. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, in Springdale, Ark. Survivors include her husband, Cecil RUSSELL of Muldrow; three daughters, Mari and her husband, Wesley, Crystal, and Ashley and her husband William; her mother, Emogene ELY; five grandchildren,; one step-daughter, Diane and her husband, Mark; two step-sons, Danny, and Jamie and his wife Sonja; four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father on June 26, 1972; and one brother, Billy Ray ELY on April 20, 1982.

Funeral services for Patricia "Pat" Gale BRADLEY, 57, of Malvern, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Shady Point, with the Rev. Walker officiating. Burial was in Shady Point Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. She was born on Sept. 24, 1947, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Olen BYNUM and Hazel BYNUM She died on Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, in Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. BRADLEY was survived by her husband, Glen BRADLEY of Malvern, Ark.; two daughters, Shelly and Crystal; two sons, Glen and Lynn; 22 grandchildren; four sisters, Ann and Connie, Janet and Maye; three brothers, Ben, Johnny and Don; four sisters-in-law, Pat, Betty, Susie and Lois; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kim BRADLEY and one granddaughter, Chelsea Dawn BRADLEY.

Funeral services for Daryl Wayne ELKINS, 36, of Roland, were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., with burial in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. He was born on Nov. 17, 1967, in Fort Smith. He died on Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Kasey; one son, Cody; his mother and step-father, Ian and Cecil HESTER; his father and step-mother, Carl and Nina ELKINS; two sisters, Carla and Tammy; two brothers, Terry and Gary; grandparents, Delores and Amos BOYSTER; two step-sisters, Angie and Jennie; four step-brothers, Richard, Scott, Keith and Cecil Jr.; step-grandparents, J.D. WILLIAMS and Cecil and Nadine HESTER.

Funeral services for Lois LaVerne RAMSEY, 56, of Alma, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Ocker Funeral Home Chapel in Alma, with burial in Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma.She was born on June 23, 1948, in Springdale, Ark., to Charles and Josephine (CHOFFIELD) McGOWAN. She died on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, in her home. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth and Berna; two sons, Jimmy Jr. and Guy Anthony; 11 grandchildren; five sisters, Betty, Jean, Brenda, Sharion, and Mary; three brothers, Claud, Bill and Stilman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wayne RAMSEY Sr. and her parents.

Graveside services for Robert Ray SABIN Jr., 47, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Hall Cemetery Arbor, with burial in Hall Cemetery near Natural Dam, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. SABIN died on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, in his home. Survivors include one son, Dakota Shane; his mother, Hazel SABIN; one sister, Sheila; one brother, David; one step-sister, Tenise; two step-brothers, Grey and David.

Funeral services for Mildred BECK WESTMORELAND, 88, of Magazine, Ark., are being held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Magazine, with burial in Ellington Cemetery in Magazine, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Booneville, Ark. She died on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in Booneville. Survivors include five daughters, Norma, Joyce, Linda, Patsy and Judy; five sons, Raymond, Gene, Stanley, Harold "Butch", and James "Jimmy"; three sisters, Mattie, Lucy and Eva; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Wendell BECK and Wilbur WESTMORELAND.