OCTOBER 2006

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Graveside services for Beverly A. CLARK, 62, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Blackjack Cemetery, northwest of Muldrow, with the Rev. Al Ruckman officiating. Burial was under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CLARK was born Dec. 4, 1943, in Fort Smith to Fred Lee PETREE and Alene (LASITER) PETREE. She died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, James CLARK; two daughters, Lisa, and Karen; two sons Kenneth, and Bert R.; her mother, Alene LEWIS; three sisters, Nancy Karen, Christine and Fredia; two step-sisters, Lahoma and Carrie; 15 grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, Paul Harrison McPHAIL, one daughter, Leslie Joann McPHAIL, her father, one sister, Lauretta Joan PETREE and step-father, Bonnie R. LEWIS.

Funeral services for Thelma DEAN, 72, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Moffett, are being held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Melvin Williams officiating. Burial is in Shady Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Rowell-Parish Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. DEAN was born April 1, 1934, in Moffett. She died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, in Fayetteville. Survivors include three daughters, Carolyn, Laverne and Sondra; son, Donald and his wife Valerie; daughters-in-law, Trilba and Virginia; sisters, Geneva, Acie and Margie ; sister-in-law, Bernice; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Rickey and Robert WILLIAMS.

Funeral services for Ronda Jean ADAMS McNEALY, 42, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with the Rev. Rick Osburn officiating. Burial was in Long Cemetery north of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. McNEALY was born July 31, 1964, in Sallisaw to Claude Delton ADAMS and Wonda Mae (FLEETWOOD) PARKER. She died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include her companion, Ken; two daughters, Helen Nicole, and Megan Suzanne; three sons, Dalton Wade, and Nevada Don and Larry Dakota "Cody" ; mother, Wonda FLEETWOOD PARKER; three sisters Ella Mai and Ada Christina, and Rhita Ann; one brother, Clayton Jefferson; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services for O.L. "Leroy" NICHOLS, 72, of Roland were held at 12 p.m. Friday at the Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery, with military honors, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. NICHOLS died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Kay of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Debbie; daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Dave; and son, Tony; sisters, Audra and Helen.; sister-in-law, Betty; brother, Jackie; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for James PIGG, 69, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. Pigg was born Aug. 17, 1937, in Greenwood, Ark., to Cecil and Opal PIGG. He died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, in Van Buren. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of the home; two sons, Mike and Jamie; three step-sons, Don and wife Debbie, Doug and wife Teresa, and Daniel and wife Alie; step-daughter, Della; brother, Roy; sister, Barbara; four grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.

Funeral Services for Emma Evelyn BLAYLOCK TABOR, 88, of Muldrow are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Roland, with the Rev. Kenneth Bynum officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northeast of Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. She was born Nov. 13, 1917, in the Liberty Community to John Alaner BLAYLOCK and Julia Elizabeth (HILDERBRAND) BLAYLOCK. She died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006 in Muldrow. She married Oscar Corbin TABOR June 28, 1934, in Sequoyah County. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 2002, in Roland. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Ima Jean and Eugene, Kathryn and Floyd, Geraldine and Billy, and Donna and Robert; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Ray and Pauline, and Ronnie and Elaine; two sisters, Naomi and Eunia; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, twin infant daughters, one sister, Edna SUTTON, and one brother, Edgar BLAYLOCK.

Graveside services for James McLeod BOONE, 75, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Buffington Cemetery gazebo in Sallisaw, with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BOONE was born on July 1, 1931, in El Paso, Texas. He died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, in Roland.

Funeral services for Rev. Oris Dewayne FINLEY, 72, of Roff, were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Baptist Church in Ada with Revs. Thomas Hatley and Steve Wilburn officiating. Burial was in Lightning Ridge Cemetery, under the direction of Criswell Funeral Home of Ada. Rev. FINLEY was born Aug. 1, 1934, in Beebe, to Billy Floyd and Nettie Anne (LAYNE) FINLEY. He died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Velma Ruth GRAHAM, June 6, 1959, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Velma Ruth FINLEY of the home; two sons, Bill and his wife Robin, and Rev. Mike and his wife Corona; one daughter, DeLayne; one brother, Billy Merrill; four grandchildren.

Funeral services for Marvin Leon JONES, 77, of Pocola, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Evans Memorial Chapel in Pocola with Rev. Jimmy D. Cook officiating, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mr. JONES was born April 13, 1929, in Cherry Valley, Ark. He died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Lou Ann JONES of the home; three sons, Sam, Ron and Bob; sister, Frances; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jimmy Dwayne LEUTY, 57, of Atoka County, formerly of Sallisaw and Muldrow, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Brown's Chapel in Atoka with Revs. Gene Sluder and Bob Graham officiating. Burial is in Bera Cemetery in Atoka, under the direction of Brown's Funeral Service of Atoka. Mr. Leuty was born Dec. 31, 1948, in Hemit, Calif., to O.P. and Nellie (BRANHAM) LEUTY. He died Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, in Bentley. He married Donna Emma Lou BLEDSOE, Sept. 7, 1968, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Donna LEUTY of the home; two sons, Kenneth Wayne and wife Shannon, and Michael Dwayne; mother Nellie LEUTY; sisters, Sharon and husband Bobby, and Carla and husband Wayne; brother, Roger and wife Clara;three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father and in-laws, Bill and Scharlene BLEDSOE.

Funeral services for Bill RAINS, 78, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bros. Dale Rains and Bob Roberts officiating. Burial was in the Akins Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. RAINS was born Feb.2, 1928, in Pulaski County, Mo., to Paris William RAINS and Lola Mahala (HICKEY) RAINS. He died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, in Sallisaw. He married Edna WALLINGFORD on July 3, 1952, in Buena Park, Calif. Survivors include his wife Edna, RAINS of the home; four daughters, Judy, Janie., Joni, and Jill; one son, Bro. Dale; one brother, Kenneth , 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lee RAINS.

Esther Simpson TRAW, 98, of Norman, formerly of Vian, was born April 19, 1908, in Edwards, Miss., to Dean and Maude Simpson. She died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, in Norman. Arrangements are under the direction of Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman. Survivors include two sons, Jim and his wife Jan, and John and his wife Michelle; five grandchildren; and five great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, B.J. TRAW and one great-granddaughter.

Funeral services for Talitha "MILLER" WILSON, 91, of Webbers Falls, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with Revs. Wendell Cox and Ron Butler officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WILSON was born Jan. 13, 1915, in Arkansas, to Doug and Margaret CUMA. She died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, in Gore. She married Belmont MILLER, March 27, 1941, in Webbers Falls. He preceded her in death in 1988. She later married Norman WILSON who also preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, J.B. and Joyce, Arnold and Lois, Reynolds and Evie, Delbert and Antoinette, and Patricia; three brothers, Otis, Doug, and Gerald; two sisters, Elsie and Lura; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Henry, Gilbert and Andrew MILLER and two daughters, Beatrice MOORSE and Helen CROW.

Jack L. YAGER, 77, of Mountainburg, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the U.S. National Cemetery, with military honors, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mr. YAGER died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2006, in Mountainburg. Survivors include four daughters, Marilyn, Barbara, Rose and Carol; one son, Jack; two sisters, Joan and Rosieann; 10 grandchildren; and six great-granchildren.

Funeral services for Arvil W. CAHOON, 73, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Shady Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Hackett, Ark. Burial was in Ramsey Cemetery in Hackett under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Mr. CAHOON died on Friday, Oct. 6. 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley and Paula; two sons, Kelvin and Melvin; two brothers, Dale and Carroll; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie CAHOON.

Funeral services for Cecil F. EDGEMON, 86, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Bill Ratliff officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. EDGEMON was born May 27, 1920, in the McKey Community, to Frank EDGMON(SP) and Bertha (BELL) EDGMON(SP). He died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Leona Mae BYERS, May 27, 1943, in Sallisaw. She preceded him in death, Oct. 11, 1990, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his special friend, Beulah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger M. and Deborah, and Craig F. and Betty; three grandsons; one granddaughter; one great-grandchild; one sister, Flora; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death his parents, two sisters, Marie and Roxie, five brothers, Otho, Roy, Hoyt, Virgil and Jack.

Funeral services for Doris Ann MURRAY GARDNER, 70, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Robert Polvado officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. GARDNER was born Sept. 2, 1936, in Mullberry, Kan., to Joseph Woodson MURRAY and Ellen May (Ede) MURRAY. She died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married John Terral GARDNER, Sept. 7, 1968, in Arleta, Calif. Survivors include her husband, John of the home; two daughters, Laura and Kimberly; two sons, Jon and Leon.; six grandchildren; five sisters, Roberta, Rosella, Glenna, Wamie and Ellen; one brother, Bill; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Barbara.

Funeral services for Lloyd A. GENTRY, 66, of Sallisaw, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Way of the Cross Freewill Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Jerry Copeland officiating. Burial will be in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. GENTRY was born Feb. 16, 1940, in Asher, to William Lafayette GENTRY and Mary Estelle (Stella) WILSON. He died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Glenda MATHIES, May 22, 1965, in Carson City, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Glenda GENTRY of the home; one daughter, Cindy and her husband Mike; three sons, Mike and his wife Alice, Gunnery Sgt. Rodney and his wife Candice, and Glen and his wife Shelby; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Ellen; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Charlie, one sister, Margie and one grandson, Wesley REESE.

Funeral services for James Calvin JOHNSON, 81, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with Dr. Thomas Thorn and Rev. Wendell Cox officiating. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. JOHNSON was born April 13, 1925, in Webbers Falls, to W.T. JOHNSON and Abby (LUNDY JOHNSON. He died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006. He married LaVon SHORT, March 10, 1945, in Webbers Falls. Survivors include his wife LaVon JOHNSON of 61 years; three daughters, Laretta and husband Pete, Annetta and husband Forest, and Marietta; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harmon and his wife Adna, and Fred and his wife Barbara; a special nephew, Joe Nelson and wife Neva. He was preceded in death by his parents and twelve siblings.

Funeral services for Robert A. JONES, 60, of the Liberty Community, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Roland Assembly of God Church with Rev. Kevin Fouts officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery, northwest of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Roland. Mr. JONES was born Feb. 10, 1946, in Tahlequah, to Samuel Robert JONES and Elizabeth (TABOR) JONES. He died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, in Muldrow. He married Joyce Joanne ROSE, Jan. 23, 1979, in Golden, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Joyce JONES of the home; three daughters, Sherry Ann, Joellen Marie, and Elizabeth Joanne; three sons, Terry Alva, Timothy Brian, and Brian Robert; three sisters, Julie, and Delois and Margaret; two brothers, Joe and Harold; nine grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Ethan Robert David Charles NEINDORF and one sister, Mary PROCTOR.

Funeral services for James Frank KYLE, 52, of Van Buren, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren. Burial was in the Dora Cemetery, under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. KYLE died Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, in a local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Dana KYLE of the home; one daughter, Laura; two sons, James, Jr. and Aaron Dewayne; mother, Cloris KYLE; brothers, Patrick, Raymond, Billy Gene, Jr., and Randy. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Gene KYLE.

Funeral services for Maxine MASSA, 92, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial was in the Fleetwood Cemetery, east of Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MASSA was born on Dec. 1, 1913, in Southmound, Kan., to Josiah AIKINS and Elizabeth Edith (CORNICK) AIKINS. She died Sunday, Oct. 8, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Elmer MASSA on July 3, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1996, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Eda and Bobby; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rufus and Carolyn, and Frank and Betty; eight grandchildren; 12 grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Staff Sgt. Frederick William MATHIEU, 51, of Vian, are being held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Vian with the Honor guard provided by Stigler VFW, with Pastor Jean Rozell officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Sgt. Mathieu was born Nov. 8, 1954, in Chicago, to Clifford George MATHIEU and Marilyn Darlene (GREEN) MATHIEU. He died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, in Vian. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Debra anf John; two nieces; one nephew; two great-nephews; and several other relatives and friends.

James Edward MOSES, 82, of Van Buren, Ark., died Oct. 10, 2006, in a local hospital. He was the owner and operator of Moses Plumbing in Van Buren for 45 years. He was a member of Kibler Assembly of God and the Civilian Conservation Corps. He is survived by his wife, Eva Grace, of the home; one daughter, Linda; one son, Danny; one brother, Burl; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday at Fairview Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home.

Funeral services for retired U.S. Army Major Virgil L. RAY, 71, of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial was in the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, with full military honors, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. RAY died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Dolores Jean RAY of the home; five daughters, Cheryl, Robin, Sonya, Tammy, and Terry; two sons, Randy and Virgil L. "Buddy", III; 13 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Steve C. STEWART of Tulsa, formerly of Gans, were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Tulsa under the direction of Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel of Tulsa. Mr. STEWART was born on Feb. 28, 1938, in Gans, to Louie L. and Delta F. (STEVENSON) STEWART . He died on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Chris STEWART; daughter, Sherrill and husband, Blake; son, Bob; two granddaughters; step-daughters, Jacki and husband, Maj. Ross, and Jessica; two grandchildren; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Charles A. STEWART.

Funeral services for John "Sonny" JONES, 59, of Muldrow were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Assembly of God Church in Muldrow. Harol Dewitt and Pastor Wayne Hall officiated. Burial was in the Muldrow Memory Garden under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. JONES was born on Sept. 1, 1947, in Parkin, Ark., to John Wesley JONES Sr. and Lorene (PRUITT) JONES. He died Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2006, in Muldrow. He married Patsy JAMES on Dec. 29, 1972, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his wife, Pat JONES of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Pam, and John "Scooter", III and his wife, Heather; six grandchildren; mother, Lorene JONES; two sisters, Francean and Loretta; one brother, Randy; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Graveside services for Richard A. SCAMARDO, 42, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. SCAMARDO died Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Donna (RIDDLE) SCAMARDO of the home; one son, Kyle Nash; his mother, Mary A. HODGKINS; five sisters, Angelina, Kristina, Sabrina, Cecelia and Alecia; four brothers, Frank V., John and wife Janice, Brian and Christopher. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur V. SCAMARDO and his grandparents Luke and Agnes (NEIHOUSE) SCAMARDO.

Funeral services for Violet Inez RODGERS, 86, of Sallisaw are being held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Bro. Richard Chambers and James Arthur RODGERS officiating. Burial is in the Gore City Cemetery under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. RODGERS was born on May 23, 1920, in Gore to Joseph William "Bill" JACKSON and Mary Ollie (HOLEMAN) JACKSON. She died on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2006, in Sallisaw. She married Stanley Bill RODGERS on Sept. 29, 1937, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her husband, Bill RODGERS of the home; one daughter, Mary Ellen; two sons, Claude, and James and his wife, Stephanie; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Franklin and his wife, Myrtle. She was preceded in death by her parents, and five brothers, Lester, Carl, Curtis, Dude, and Little Bill JACKSON.

Funeral services for Ernest Stanley ADAMS, 67, of Keys, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Hart Funeral Home Chapel in Tahlequah with Dr. Andy Bowman of Keys Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Park Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. ADAMS was born April 6, 1939, in Pharaoh, to Otis Stanley and Goldie M (SIVILS) ADAMS. He died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, in Keys. He married Alverna L. WILEMON, May 16, 1980. She preceded him in death in 2003. Survivors include three children, Michael and Donna, Terry and his family, and daughter, Schandra; sister, Kathy; brother, Jerry and wife Mary; two grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brother, Donald and one nephew, Phillip FOUST.

Funeral services for Toni R. ALLEN, 60, of Poteau are being held at 3 p.m. Thursday in the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau. The Rev. Greg Tener is officiating. Burial is in Oakland Cemetery in Poteau under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. ALLEN was born March 17, 1946, in Heavener to Floyd L. CARTER Sr. and Islahrea (DUNN) CARTER. She died Monday Oct. 16, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include one daughter, Diane; one son, Robert D.; one sister, Abbie; one brother, Floyd L. Jr.; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; and numerous relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services for Willie FISHER, 79, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the US. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mr. Fisher died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, in Greenwood, Ark. Survivors include his daughter, Anita; two sons, Rick and Joe; one brother, Wes; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Mae FISHER.

Graveside services for Heidi S. KLICK, 33, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery gazebo with Rev. Jerry Townley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. KLICK was born Aug. 21, 1973, in Orange, Calif., to Roland Albert KLICK and Linda (PRATT) KLICK. She died Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include one son, Blake Howard; mother, Linda KLICK; father, Roland KLICK; two sisters, Tonja and Elizabeth; maternal grandparents, Floyd and Donna PRATT and Gloria PRATT; paternal grandmother, Lottie KLICK; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and other relatives and many friends.

Mabel SANDERSON, 87, formerly of Sallisaw, died on Oct. 4, 2006. Services were under the arrangement of Leonard and Marker Funeral Home of Bixby. Mrs. SANDERSON was the youngest daughter of eight children born to Timothy and Jennie SEABOLT of Muldrow. She married Willie Heywood SANDERSON on Jan. 2, 1942. He preceded her in death. Survivors include, one son, Willie Heywood Jr.; one daughter, Junaita Ruth and her husband, Dick; one brother, George and family; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren;

Funeral services for Charles "C.D." PRATT, 82, of Sallisaw, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Vernon Stone and Dale Phelps officiating. Burial will be in Akins Cemetery, northeast of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. PRATT was born June 2, 1924, in Kent, to Alvie PRATT and Iva LADYMAN. He died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Linda and Vickie; two sons, Rocky and wife Carol, and Ricky and wife Debbie; two sisters, Oleta and husband Ernie, and Helen and husband Everett; one brother, Sonny and wife Jaque; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mildred Pauline PRATT.

Graveside services for Sharion Lee PIGEON, 56, of Vian were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Phillips Cemetery in Keys. The Rev. James Wisdom officiated. Burial was under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Sperry. Mrs. PIGEON was born April 5, 1950, to Marion and Stella (ANDREWS) ROBERTS. She died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. She married Leon PIGEON on Dec. 7, 1970. They were married for 37 years. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Sharra and her husband, Bill; two grandsons; one brother, Marion; one half brother, Arthur Jr.; one half sister, Lena; and several other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts and one uncle.

Funeral services for U. L. WALTON, 75, of Sallisaw were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. The Rev. Gary Maxwell and Rucker Blankenship officiated at the service. Burial was in the Short Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WALTON was born March 10, 1931, in Tucker to O.B. HOPE and Belle WHITE. He died Saturday Oct. 14, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Linda and her husband Don, Becky and her husband, Jim, Sabrina and her husband, Billy, and Carol and her husband, Eric; two sons, Boyd Wayne and his wife, Sharon, and Charles Dwayne and his wife, Karen; five sisters, Beverley, Betty, Eunice, Bertha, and Berta; four brothers, Buford, Harold, Bob, and Bryan; 16 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Tommy WILLIS, 53, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with the Rev. Sheila Jones officiating. Burial is in Upper Camp Creek Cemetery in Muldrow under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WILLIS was born on Nov. 18, 1952, in Paris, Ark., to the Rev. Wayne WILLIS and Wilma (GRISSOM) WILLIS. He died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. He married Jennifer SESSUMS on Nov. 20, 1998, in Muldrow. Survivors include his wife, Jennifer WILLIS, of the home; one daughter, Jennifer; two sons, Jeff, and Justin; three sisters, Sharon, Pam, and Lonnah; three brothers, Forrest, Mike and Ronnie; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services for Vesper Leroy CATRON, 78, are being held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Lowry Freewill Baptist Church in Kansas, Okla., with Rebecca Lynn Ballard officiating. Burial is in Stilwell City Cemetery, under the direction of Hart Funeral Home of Tahlequah. Mr. CATRON was born July 19, 1928, in Tahlequah, to Fred Austin CATRON and Lily (COVINGTON) CATRON. He died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006. He married Susie SNELL, June 5, 1993, in Flint Ridge. Survivors include his wife, Susie A. CATRON of the home; his children, Rececca Lynn and husband Rod, Jackie Sue and husband Art, and George Allen and wife Nami; his step-children, Randall and wife Vickie, Kathy and husband Tex, and Valerie and husband Albert; three granddaughters; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters; his siblings, Billie Lois and husband Charles, Fred, Jr. and wife Sue, and Dale W. and wife Ann; his sister-in-law, Evelyn; 11 step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, Bobby L. CATRON.

Graveside services for James P. VAUGHN, 66, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 p.m. Friday at the Ft. Gibson National Cemetery in Ft. Gibson with Rev. Bob Maxwell officiating, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. VAUGHN was born May 9, 1940, in Tahlequah, to James Acero VAUGHN and Gertie HENSLEY. He died Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, DeeDee; seven sisters, Betty Stacey, Leona, Sharon, Sherry, Andrea, Barbara and Linda; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jimmie Dean VAUGHN.

Graveside services for Kenneth E. BAILEY, 76, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith, Ark. Mr. BAILEY died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include the Rocky and Shirley and many others; He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia "Pam" BAILEY, his father Otis L. BAILEY and mother Audra S. BAILEY.

Funeral services for Elsie M. CLARK, 84, of Quinton, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Ray Griffin and Charles Smith officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CLARK was born June 29, 1922, in Redland, Sequoyah County, to Wallace BLACK and Nellie (UNERWOOD) BLACK. She died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, in Stigler. She married James Ralph CLARK, March 6, 1947, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death, March 22, 2001, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Keith; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Amos and Troy BLACK and one sister, Johnnie JONES.

Funeral services for Clursa Raylene Tate DONNELLY, 57, of Webbers Falls were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Mountain Grove. The Rev. Chuck LaBounty officiated. Burial was in Vaught Cemetery in Webbers Falls under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. DONNELLY was born July 16, 1949, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Raymond and Clara Belle (EOFF) TATE. She died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, in Webbers Falls. She married Gene DONNELLY on Dec. 23, 1984, in Las Vegas, Nev. Survivors include her husband, Gene DONNELLY, of the home; children, Jim and Beth, Misti and Daryl, and Wendy and Bryon,; father, Raymond TATE; two brothers, Lester and his wife, Mary, and Loren and wife, Heidi; two sisters, Mary and her husband, David, and Tonya; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, brother Harvey TATE and sister Sandra EOFF.

Graveside services for James Daniel "Jimmy" HARRIS, 63, of Liberty, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Pope Cemetery in Mountainburg, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mr. HARRIS was born March 13, 1943, in Mulberry, Ark., to Paul Benton and Ruby HAYDEN HARRIS. He died Monday, Oct. 26, 2006, in Liberty. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lucille HARRIS of the home; one daughter, Angela Marie; four step-daughters, Emma Lee, Amanda Joy and Vickie and Cheryl ; three sons, Paul Ezra Otto Lee and Raymond; one brother, Paul HARRIS of Alma; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jenny Lou HARRIS.

Funeral services for Doris June Hill MEIS, 84, of Oklahoma City were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18. Burial was in Rose Hill Burial Park in Oklahoma City under the direction of Hahn-Cook/Street and Draper Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. Mrs. MEIS was born on Sept. 11, 1922, in Vian to Ed and Willie HILL. She died on Saturday, Oct. 14. 2006. She married Gregor MEIS in October of 1942. He preceded her in death. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Gayle; one daughter and son-in-law, Kristi and Brian; three granddaughters; two sisters, Shirley and Edwina; and one sister-in-law, Phyllis. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Bob HILL.

Funeral services for James William "Bill" O'BRYAN, 88, of Basehor, Kan., were held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home in Kansas City, Kan. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Kansas City, under the direction of Chapel Hill-Butler Funeral Home of Kansas City. Mr. O'BRYAN was born Oct. 8, 1918, in Arkoma, to James W. and Sara Mae (KAYLOR) O'BRYAN. He died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006, in Basehor. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary of the home; four sons, Pat and his wife, Doris, Michael, Errin and his wife Jan, and David and his wife Jackie of Basehor; two daughters, Sherry BRUTO and her husband Dale, and Janeand her husband Steve; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.

Graveside services for Sharion Lee PIGEON, 56, of Vian were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Phillips Cemetery in Keys. The Rev. James Wisdom officiated. Burial was under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home of Sperry. Mrs. PIGEON was born April 5, 1950, in Shawnee, to Marion and Stella (ANDREWS) ROBERTS. She died Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006. She married Leon PIGEON on Dec. 7, 1970. Survivors include her husband of the home; one daughter, Sharra and her husband, Bill; two grandsons; one brother, Marion; one half brother, Arthur Jr.; one half sister, Lena; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Raymond and Ruby; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts and one uncle.

Funeral services for Myrtle Jane PREWETT, 97, of Roland, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Liberty Assembly of God Church in Liberty with Revs. Tommy Toliver and Kenton Rowe officiating. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery, north of Roland, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. PREWETT was born Sept. 13, 1909, in Liberty Community, to Fletcher BOND and Eva (SUTTON) BOND. She died Friday, Oct. 20, 2006, in Roland. She married Vernie Brown PREWETT, Nov. 28, 1925, in Long Community. He preceded her in death, Oct. 8, 2001, in Sallisaw. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy, Marsalete and Kay; three sisters, Loma, Etta Mae and Ann; one brother, Cass; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, John BOND, George BOND and an infant brother and one sister, Maude VAUGHAN.

Funeral services for Alice Irene SELLERS, 83, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Lake Road Church of Christ in Gore with Don Cherry officiating. Burial is in Memorial Park Cemetery in Warner, under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Home of Muskogee. Mrs. SELLERS was born Aug. 24, 1923, in Wagoner, to Jess GOODPASTER and Mary Elizabeth (CROWDER) GOODPASTER. She died Monday, Oct. 23, 2006. She married Tom SELLERS, April 1, 1947, in Muskogee. Survivors include her husband, Tom; one son, Tommy Dale and his wife, Barbara; one daughter, Libby and her husband, Ron; one brother, Wayne and his wife, Mary; two grandsons; five great-grandchildren; special niece, Arlene; and numerous other nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Paul TOMLIN, 62, of Sallisaw, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Mallory-Martin Chapel in Sallisaw. The Rev. Randy Freeman officiated. Burial was in Buffington Cemetery, west of Sallisaw, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. TOMLIN was born on March 22, 1944, in Liberal, Kan., to Leonard Elsworth TOMLIN and Viola Magnolina (LEDBETTER) TOMLIN. He died Sunday, Oct. 22, 2006, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Willie Lacy of the home; one son, Paul Henry Jr.; one sister, Sylvia; and one brother, Albert. He was preceded in death by one sister, Betty E. TOMLIN, and one brother, Leonard TOMLIN.

Funeral services for Doyle C. TREAT, 90, of Paris, Ark., were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Paris. Burial was in Atkins City Cemetery in Atkins, Ark., under the direction of Roller Funeral Home of Paris. Mr. Treat died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006, in Little Rock, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Joyce (BRADFORD) TREAT of Paris; one daughter, Monette; two sisters, Virginia, and Cordelia and her husband, A.J.; one brother, Travis and his wife, Skeet; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mattie (Tipton) TREAT, an infant son, Richard Franklin TREAT, four sisters, Audra WATIE, Vivian Treat BRICKELL, Lois TREAT EDWARDS and Sue Treat HALL, and two brothers, Fowler and Leonard TREAT.

Funeral services for Rene HALSEY, 56, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Cliff Terrace Greater Vision Assembly of God Church in Fort Smith. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery in Vian, under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mrs. HALSEY was born Oct. 31, 1949 to William CRANFORD and Leona J. CRANFORD. She died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her husband, Ken HALSEY, Jr.; her father, William CRANFORD; one brother, Terry; two daughters, Kimi Lea and husband Bradley, Kendi Elaine and fiancé Dustin; two sons, Frank K. III "Buddy" and wife Lisa and Troy and wife Kathleen; eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Graveside services for Keith M. SMITH, 50, of Vian are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dwight Mission Cemetery northeast of Sallisaw. The Rev. Dwayne Davis is officiating and burial is under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. SMITH was born on May 7, 1956, in Arcadia, Calif., to Bobby Lee SMITH and Beatrice (MOODY) SMITH. He died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, in Tulsa. Survivors include his fiance`e Brenda; two daughters, Melissa and Jennifer; mother, Bea THOMPSON; one brother, Bob; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, and one brother, Ronald Dean DAVIS.

Graveside services for Leon WARD, 80, of Sallisaw are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Cowlington Cemetery in Keota. Burial is under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. WARD was born March 25, 1926, in Williams to Wayman WARD and Ella (LANE) WARD. He died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2006, in Muskogee. Survivors include four daughters, Wilma Jean, Wanda Sue, Norma Sue, and Vicki Charlene; six sons, Howard, Jimmy Don, Chuck, Clifford, Dennis and Jimmy Dale; one sister, Cloris "Nita"; 26 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gladys and one sister, Nancy BANKS.

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