OCTOBER 2007

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Funeral services for Coy Monroe "Hoss" ANTHONY, 63, of Webbers Falls, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Webbers Falls with Dr. Rodney Campbell and Dr. Thomas Thorne officiating. Burial is in the South Bethel Cemetery, in Braggs, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mr. ANTHONY was born May 20, 1944, in Muskogee, to Jim and Sarah (BRIDGERS) ANTHONY. He died Friday, Sept. 28, 2007, in Webbers Falls. He married Phyllis Jean NICHOLSON, Aug. 9, 1968, in Gore. Survivors include his wife Phyllis Jean ANTHONY of the home; his children and their families, Craig Monroe and family, Crystal, Melissa and Hunter, James Monroe and family, Marija, Julian and Matthew Coy, Phillip Jason and family, Janette, Christian and Kaitlyn; sisters, Tommye Jewel and her husband, Jack, Helen, brothers, J.D. and his wife, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Marceline ANTHONY ROWE and Ruby Anthony ANDERSON and two infant sisters, two nephews, Dean ANDERSON and David ANDERSON and one great-nephew and two great-nieces.

Funeral services for Pat BALL, 72, of Stigler, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Mallory Chapel in Stigler with Rev. Eubert Owens officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler. Mrs. BALL was born April 25, 1935, in Stigler, to William and Minnie Mae (SHAVER) STUBBLEFIELD. She died Monday, Sept. 29, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. Survivors include three daughters, Glenda and her husband, Brent, Ginger and her husband, Jerry, and Karen and her husband, Rick; four sisters, Pauline, Jewel, and Joann, and Patsy; two brothers, Sam and Jim; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John "Spence" BALL and one brother, Bill STUBBLEFIELD.

Funeral services for Linda WILKINS BENNETT, 87, of Colcord, were held Saturday. Burial was in Van Buren, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. BENNETT was born Sept. 25, 1920, in New York, N.Y. She died Thursday Sept. 27, 2007, in Colcord. Survivors include one daughter, Colleen; one son, Joseph; 16 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 15 brothers and sisters.

Graveside services for Rodney Dean BLUNT, 38, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Rocky Point Cemetery in Sallisaw with Claudia J. Blount officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. BLUNT was born Aug. 15, 1969, in Scott City, Kan., to Donald BLUNT and Mary Bertha (SKAGGS) BLUNT. He died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one son, Kevin Wayne; parents; three brothers, Bobby Eugene, Jonathan Carl and Burley; one sister, Rebecca Ann; and two nieces and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for L. Marie CALLAHAN, 85, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Blunt Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. LeRoy Reid officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CALLAHAN was born March 28, 1922, in Bluff, to Clarence K. HESTER and Pearl Vinnie (MILLER) HESTER. She died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Benjamin Quzeen B.Q. "Dean" CALLAHAN, Nov. 26, 1941, in Las Vegas, N.V. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, B.Q. CALLAHAN of the home; two granddaughters; one brother, Sammy Kay; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Brenda Kay NATION of Sallisaw and her parents.

Funeral services for Helen A. HESTER, 61, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Dale Ritter officiating. Burial is in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, in Vian, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. HESTER was born Jan. 21, 1946, in Wichita, Kan., to Ralph Victor HESTER and Hattie Rose (SOUTHERLAND) HESTER. She died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include two daughters, Tina, and Gidget and her husband, Riley; two sons, Ralph and his wife, Shelly, and Jimmie Lee, Jr. and his wife, Wendy; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Venita, Karen and Donna; and one brother, Gene. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Victor HESTER and one granddaughter, Jeanne STONEBARGER.

Graveside services for Teresa Lynn LIMORE, 44, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Seabolt cemetery in Muldrow with Rev. Jerry Green officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. LIMORE was born March 18, 1963, in Sallisaw, to Jack Leland LIMORE and Margaret Patricia (EMBERLY) LIMORE. She died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include her father; one sister, Leona; three brothers, Rickey, Gary and Charles; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother.

Funeral services for Jean Ann BLAYLOCK MORGAN, 73, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Wayne Efurd officiating. Burial was in Muldrow Memory Garden, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. MORGAN was born April 8, 1934, in Paw Paw, to Bruce Condren BLAYLOCK and Vola Vera (SHACKELFORD) BLAYLOCK. She died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007, in Vian. She married Leonard Junior MORGAN, June 9, 1956, in Muldrow. Survivors include her husband Junior of the home; one son, Mark; one daughter, Kim and her husband, Randy; five grandchildren; two brothers, Jerald and Stanley; and several other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Marilu SPENCER, 56, of Greenwood, Ark., died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, in Greenwood, Ark. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Survivors include her husband, Bill SPENCER of the home; two daugthers, Jody Michelle and Stephanie; mother, Melba Jean; three sisters, Belinda, Carla, and Rhonda; two brothers, Jimmy, and Max; 17 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for H.N. "Si" VOSS, 86, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Fort Gibson. Burial will be in Warner Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Fort Gibson. Mr. VOSS was born Sept. 20, 1921, in Hector, Ark., to Steve Nathaniel VOSS and Lizzie (COFFMAN) VOSS. He died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2007. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Morna WILCOXSON VOSS; daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Delman; sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Barbara, and Sam and Kay; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Lettie ROSS, Minnie CLARK and May OVERBY, and brothers, Erby VOSS and Eugene VOSS.

Funeral services for Edward DeWayne FAIR, 36, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Victory Temple Pentecostal Church in Muldrow with Revs. Shawn Money and Charles Phillips officiating. Burial was in Drake Stand Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. FAIR was born March 29, 1971, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Kenneth Dewayne FAIR and Kathy Marie (BURCHAM) SNOW. He died Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, in Muldrow. He married Tina FAIR, Nov. 20, 1998, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Tina of the home; one step-daughter, Dallas Marie; one step-son, James William; mother and step-father, Kathy and Jerry SNOW; father and step-mother, Kenneth and Angie FAIR; grandmothers, Phyllis BURCHAM and Donna GIST; one brother, Bradley; two step-sisters, Courtney and Amanda; two step-brothers, Kenny and Dustin; three aunts, Calessia, Debbie and Charlotte; one uncle, Anthony; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two grandparents, Ed BURCHAM and Thell FAIR.

Funeral services for Peggy Reese LOW, 57, of Roland, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mrs. LOW was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Florence, Ariz., to Jessie Franklin REESE, Sr. and Rachel Francis (ORRICK) REESE. She died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Fort Smith, Ark. She married Floyd Russell LOW, Sr., Aug. 11, 1967, in Blythe, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Floyd of the home; two daughters, Gina and her husband, Neal and Stephanie and her husband, Dale; one son, Floyd, Jr.; eight grandchildren; one sister, Cathy; and one brother, Don. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lorene STANDRIDGE and Barbara PICKLE; and one brother, Frank REESE, Jr.

Funeral services for George MARR, 60, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Ed Reese and Norman Ledford officiating. Burial is in Lee's Chapel Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. MARR was born Nov. 23, 1946, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Arthur Clarence MARR and Grace Nadine (JACKSON) MARR. He died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Muldrow. He married Janice MARR, May 19, 2000, in Van Buren, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Janice of the home; one daughter, Melissa; three sons, David, Matthew and Michael; two step-sons, Paul and Michael; 10 grandchildren; mother; and one sister, Donna. He was preceded in death by his father, and one granddaughter, Kasey CLARK.

Funeral services for Jerry Lee RAPE ROGERS, 66, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Monroe Lowrimore officiating. Burial is in the Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. ROGERS was born Feb. 26, 1941, to Cletus and Jess (ROGERS) RAPE. He died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. Survivors include his wife, of 26 and one half years, Jena ROGERS of Sallisaw; two daughters, Kim and her husband, Gary, and Kelly and her husband, David; four grandchildren; one sister, Shirley; two brothers, Bob and Billy Don and his wife, Dee; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Patsy ANDERSON.

Graveside services for Jaylie Ann WALTER, an infant, of Roland, were held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Barling Cemetery in Barling, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. She was born June 15, 2007, in Fort Smith, to Joshua and Maegan WALTER. She died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Roland. Survivors include her parents of the home; one sister, Jasmine; maternal grandmother, Gail PARTRIDGE; maternal grandfather, Phillip PARTRIDGE; maternal great-grandparents, Jeanette and Robert FALLS and Lucy PARTRIDGE and John JOHNSON; paternal grandparents, Judy and Larry DIXON, Wanda WALTER, and Pauline and Richard DIXON.

W. Neal AGENT, Jr. was born October 25, 1940 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the son of Watie Neal "Jack" AGENT, Sr. and Lillian Irene MATHEWS AGENT. He was married to Darlene LOWRIMORE on December 19, 1957 in Stilwell, Oklahoma. Neal passed this life on October 6, 2007 after having attained the age of 66 years, 11 months and 11 days. His wife of 49 years: Darlene LOWRIMORE AGENT; one daughter and son in law: Darla Jan and Peter James; two sons and daughters in law: Rick and Vicki, and Dr. J. Phil and Melanie; 13 grandchildren; one brother and sister in law: Cooper and Joyce; Mother in law: Othel LOWRIMORE; five sisters in law: Virginia, Patricia, Martha, Janie and Connie; five brothers in law: Kenneth, Wendel, Monroe, LeRoy and Ronnie; one sister in law: Judy; two aunts: Ruby and Geraldine. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister: Jane BAKER, one brother: Larry AGENT and 1 daughter: Jakki ESMAILI. Service Details 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2007 Immanuel Baptist Church - Sallisaw, Oklahoma Sallisaw City Cemetery - Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Memorial services for Elbert Lee ARTER, 70, of Arkoma, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Old Bokoshe Cemetery, under the direction of Evans and Miller Funeral Home of Pocola. Mr. ARTER was born May 3, 1937, in Bokoshe. He died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, in Arkoma. Survivors include four children, Jeffrey, Tamara, Craig and Jason; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jimmy ARTER and one son Cameron ARTER.

Looney Allen BAKER, 37, of Sallisaw, died on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007 in Fort Smith. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. BAKER was born Feb. 3, 1970, in McCallister. Survivors include his wife, Shannon Leigh; daughters, Whitney, Destiny, and Tasha and Amanda; sons, Michael, Lucas, Zachary and Shawn; father, David Allen BAKER; mother, Wilma Georgene CLARK BAKER; grandmother, Dorothy Jean BAKER; sister, Patricia; brothers, Timothy, Daison and Ronney.

Graveside services for June CARTER CASILLAS, 80, of Glenpool, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Akins Cemetery in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Smith officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CASILLAS was born April 30, 1927, in Perkins, to Andy COLE and Inez (COFFEE) COLE GUARD. She died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, in Jenks. Survivors include her husband, Crosby CASILLAS of Glenpool; one daughter, Brenda; three sons, David Eugene, William Bowlen and Milton Dale; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-sons, Larry and Gene; two sisters, Millie and Audrey; one brother, James; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Berton Milton CARTER, one son, Richard, one granddaughter, Starlynn, one brother and one sister.

Funeral services for Wenona G. CHASE, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Edwards Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Memory Gardens in Muldrow, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. CHASE died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Sue and Mary; two sons, Mickel and Roy; two half-sisters, Joy and Rosetta; two half-brothers, John and James; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Hattie DOTSON, 86, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Curtis Bias officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. DOTSON was born March 9, 1921, in Sallisaw, to Allen REAL and Ida (GOODWIN) REAL. She died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, in Arkoma. She married Hugh Virgil DOTSON, July 3, 1939, in Sallisaw. He preceded her in death, March 19, 1995 in Sallisaw. Survivors include four daughters, Gelene, Phyllis, Ruth and Carolyn; one son, Dr. Mark; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; three sisters, Valarie, Ada and Virginia; one brother, Silas; and several other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Michael Nelson JEREMIAH, 41, of Muldrow, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Revs. Sheila Jones and Charles Phillips officiating. Burial was in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. JEREMIAH was born Aug. 7, 1966, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Nelson Eddie JEREMIAH and Carolyn (KEITH) JEREMIAH. He died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, in Muldrow. Survivors include one daugther, Sidney; two sons, Michael and Caleb; parents; two brothers, Rodney and J.J.; and several other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Eddie Todd JEREMIAH.

Graveside services for Cecil LYLE, 87, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mr. LYLE was born June 23, 1920, in Independence, Mo., to Cecil Charles Noble LYLE and Dora LYLE. He died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include his companion, Mildred; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Johnny; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and two brothers.

Funeral services for Opal C. SEARLE, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Roland, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in Oak Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. SEARLE died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include five daughters, Christine, Jackie, Peggy, Linda, and Janice; one brother, Oscar; 12 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack SEARLE and one daughter, Patsy BARK.

Funeral services for Uldina "Dina" SMITH, 58, of Nicut, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau with Rev. Dale Phelps officiating. Burial was in Shady Point Cemetery, under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Poteau. Mrs. SMITH was born Dec. 17, 1948, in Poteau, to Faye WORLEY and Bethel BATES. She died Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, in Nicut. Survivors include her husband of 12 years, Charlie SMITH of the home; three children, Steven E. and his wife, Miranda, Bryan and his wife, Yolanda, and Tina and her husband, Jay; four grandchildren; six siblings, June, Paul Don and his wife, Marceline, Stella, Eugene, Reba and her husband, Steve, and Rachel; six step-children; 11 step-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Doyle Dean TABOR, 78, of Columbus, Miss., were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel in Columbus with Bro. Sammy Crawford officiating. Burial was in Egger Cemetery, in Caledonia, Miss., under the direction of Lowndes Funeral Home of Columbus. Mr. TABOR was born March 14, 1929, in Sallisaw, to Charles and Velma (BUFFINGTON) TABOR. He died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, in Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Margie Lodell WHITFIELD TABOR of Columbus; daughter, Tammy; sons, Shannon, John and Ed; sister, Diane; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Willis Ray TRIPLETT, 60, of Fort Coffee, were held at 10 a.m Tuesday at the Mt. Triumph Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Mary Crews officiating. Burial was in the Fort Smith National Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro. Mr. TRIPLETT was born May 14, 1947, in Fort Coffee, to Waymond and Gladys (BLOCKER) TRIPLETT. He died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007, in Oklahoma. Survivors include one daughter, Monica; one son, Jonathan TRIPLETT of Oklahoma City; three sisters, Gladys Jean, Gloria Ann and Vernon; two brothers, Terry and Gary; mother, Gladys EAVES; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in by his father, and one brother, J.D. JOHNSON.

Graveside services for Evelyn BYNUM WARD, 92, of Sallisaw, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Sallisaw City Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Townley officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WARD was born Oct. 13, 1914, in Peggs, to Robert BYNUM Sr. and Lilly Ethel (SETSER) BYNUM. She died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include one daughter, Jimmie Lou; one son, Howard Dale; one grandson; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard WARD, parents and two brothers, Tullie Ray BYNUM and Robert BYNUM, Jr.

Graveside services for Letha Lingo MORELAND, 96, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Penwell Gabel Cemetery in Topeka, Kan., with Tad Rhodes officiating, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. MORELAND was born June 6, 1911, in Topeka, to Charles H. LINGO and Beulah Effie (TAYLOR) LINGO. She died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in Vian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Myra and James; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law; one grandson and granddaughter-in-law; two great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Venita; and one sister-in-law, Erma Jane. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold J. MORELAND, second husband, Oliver Glenn MORELAND, one son, Harold Ray MORELAND, one brother, Charles T. LINGO and her parents.

Graveside services for Jessie E. RAPER, 75, of Greenwood, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the New Cemetery in Mulberry, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma, Ark. Mr. RAPER died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, in a local hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Norma, Gayle and Brenda RAPER of Greenwood; two sons, Ed RAPER and Dale; four sisters, Nancy, Jackie, Sarah and Trishie; four brothers, Bill, Jonny Ray, Sherwood and Virgil; 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Moore RAPER.

Funeral services for Danny Paul SELPH, 38, of Van Buren, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lewis Funeral Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith. Mr. SELPH was born Oct. 9, 1968, in Booneville, Ark. He died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include a son, Eric; mother, Sandra CARR; father and step-mother, Leon and Susan SELPH; half-sister, Misty; half-brother, Randall.

Funeral services for Deloris LONG STILL, 69, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Vernon Stone officiating. Burial is in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, in Independence, Mo., under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. STILL was born May 23, 1938, in Boyd, Texas, to LeRoy LONG and Jimmie Leona (WALKER) BROWN LONG. She died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie and Donna Kay; three sons, Donald Ray, Derek Wayne and Darren Lee; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Billie Kay, Velma, and Mildred; six brothers, Raymond, Carl, and Don, Jack, Steve and Jim. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer STILL, parents, three sisters and one brother.

Funeral services for Susie FIVEKILLER STOUT, 68, of Vian, were held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Blackgum Baptist Church with Revs. Bob Shoemake and Dale Ritter officiating. Burial was in Coleman Cemetery, under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler. Mrs. STOUT was born Jan. 19, 1939, in Tahlequah, to Leonard D. FIVEKILLER and Lona (POTTER) FIVEKILLER. She died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in Muskogee. She married Wayne STOUT, April 24, 1964, in Meridian. Survivors include her husband, Wayne STOUT of the home; two daughters, Cathy Rae, Sherry Gaye; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; mother; five sisters, Marjorie, Ruth, Erma and her husband, Bill, Avo, and Kay and her husband, Jerry; one brother, Burt and his wife, Elanor; and brother-in-law, Bill. She was preceded in death by one son, Darryl STOUT, father, one sister, Betty GOODNER, and one great-granddaughter, Kassie FORREST.

Funeral services for Jerry Ray ULMER, 61, of Sallisaw, are being held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel in Fort Smith, Ark. Burial is in Steep Hill Cemetery, in Fort Smith, Ark., under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Alma. Mr. ULMER died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, in Lewisville, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann ULMER of Sallisaw; daughter, Tina; son, Brian and his fianc/ Stephany; and mother, Emma Didier ULMER.

Graveside services for Gaylan Ray BELL, 45, of Alma, Ark., were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at West Mount Zion Cemetery in Hartman, Ark., with Rev. Clarence Smith officiating, under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home of Clarksville, Ark. Mr. BELL was born Jan. 17, 1962, in Van Buren, Ark. to Johnnie Ray BELL and Gail Irene PASSMORE HARTSELL. He died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2007, in Alma. Survivors include his mother; father; sisters, Nikki, Kristi, and Jennifer; brother, Toby; uncle, Bill; and grandmother, Elsie PHELPS.

Funeral services for Rhonda CHRONISTER DUNN, 41, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fentress Mortuary Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial is in Buffington Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Fentress Mortuary of Fort Smith. Mrs. DUNN died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include two daughters, Charity and Amber; one son, Terry Allen; her mother, Faye Tuck MORENO; four sisters, Willene, Teresa, Tammy and LaQuita; one brother, Bill; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by his one son, Tommy "Peeper" STEELE, Jr.

Funeral services for Verdia Mae PENNINGTON OVERTON, 81, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Howard Hill Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery, under the direction of McConnell Funeral Homes of Greenwood, Ark. Mrs. OVERTON died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007. Survivors include her husband, Charles OVERTON; two daughters, Virginia and her husband, Dale, and Kathryn and her husband, Ike; four sons, Ed and his wife, Debra, James and his wife, Linda, Bob and his wife, Pam, and John and his wife, Nikki; fourteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Jewell; and one brother, Dan. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Viola PENNINGTON and two brothers, Joe and Vernon PENNINGTON.

Funeral services for Sam McKeel "Mac" RAY, 89, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Highland Park Baptist Church in Edmond. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Baggerly Funeral Home of Oklahoma City. Mr. RAY was born Jan. 20, 1918, in Sallisaw, to Robert Lee RAY and Mary Ann (BROCK) RAY. He died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, in Oklahoma City. He married Oteka AMMONS in 1939. She preceded him in death in 1990. He married Hester KEEL in 1993 in Waikiki, Hawaii. Survivors include his present wife, Hester K. RAY; three sons and their wives, Eddye Robert and Dorothy, Jack Lewis and Lynn, and Joe Bill and fianc/e Carmen; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jack William SCHOLL, 10, of Keota, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Pastor Jim Landelius officiating. Burial was in Dwight Mission Cemetery, in Sallisaw, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. He was born Dec. 24, 1996, in Ashville, N.C., to Ronald J. SCHOLL, Jr. and Julie Anne HIEMSTRA SCHOLL. He died Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, in Oklahoma City. Survivors include his parents, of the home; four sisters, Laura, Rose, Carolyn and Amber; one brother, Mark; paternal grandmother, Tonda BEBOER; and maternal grandparents, Doug and Kathy HIEMSTRA.

Funeral services for JoAnn WALTON TINNING, 74, of Gore, are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Gore United Methodist Church with Rev. Eric Snyder officiating. Burial is in Tahlequah City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. TINNING was born March 28, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas, to Randall WALTON and Josephine (STAPH) WALTON. She died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married William James TINNING, Aug. 7, 1976, in Peggs. Survivors include her husband, Bill of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, April and Joe; one son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Brenda HALL; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Charles; and several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Billye Ann WARD, 77, of Webbers Falls, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the First Assembly of God Church in Webbers Falls with Rev. Glen Cox officiating. Burial was in Pope Chapel Cemetery, in Warner, under the direction of Millsap Funeral Service of Webbers Falls. Mrs. WARD was born June 11, 1930 in Porum, to George William HARTNESS and Elizabeth (EVANS) HARTNESS. She died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, in Sallisaw. Survivors include her children, Michael and Cynthia, Anita Gayle and James; two grandsons; two granddaughters; one brother, Carl and his wife, Diane; and one sister, Areda. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, four sisters and her former husband, Kenneth WARD.

Memorial services for Donald Ray TACKETT, 62, of West Plains, Mo., were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in West Plains. Private burial services will be held at a later date, under the direction of Willow Funeral Home of Willow Springs, Mo. Mr. TACKETT was born July 25, 1945, in Prairie Grove, Ark., to Donald and Lois (ANTHONY) TACKETT. He died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, in West Plains. Survivors include his daughter, Teresa; sisters, June and her husband, Dean, and Jean. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sharron TACKETT.

Graveside services for Nannie Mae "Nan" THOMPSON, 92, of Fort Smith, Ark., were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gans Cemetery, in Potter, Ark., under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Mrs. THOMPSON died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one sister, Sarah; one sister-in-law, Frieda; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Murl THOMPSON, one son, Willis Wesley THOMPSON, her parents, Willis Andrew and Lillie MAULDIN, one sister, Blanche MAULDIN, and two brothers, Clifton Andrew MAULDIN and David Rodger MAULDIN.

Funeral services for George Martin WILBORN, 65, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of God in Muldrow with Pastor Shirley Harrod and Kenneth Creason officiating. Burial is in Liberty Cemetery, in Muldrow, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. WILBORN was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Tyler, Texas, to Harrison WILBORN and Louella (BEASLEY) WILBORN. He died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in Muldrow. He married Nina Faye HAYS, Feb. 14, 1980, in McDougal, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Nina of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sonja and Kerry, and Cheryle and Travis; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Waylon, Anthony and Angie, and Aaron, and Christopher; 13 grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and James; three brothers, Frank, Harrison, and Clyde; one very special niece, Michelle; and several other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Edna CREASON and two brothers, Ralph and Roy WILBORN.

Funeral services for Jason Randall BONDS, 34, of Muldrow, are being held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Agent Chapel in Muldrow with Rev. Randy Freeman officiating. Burial is in Roland City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Muldrow. Mr. BONDS was born Sept. 11, 1973, in Fort Smith, Ark., to Jimmy Ray BONDS and Terry Sue (WILLIAMSON) BONDS. He died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2007, in Muldrow. He married Brandi Lee DYER, May 15, 1993, in Fort Smith. Survivors include his wife, Brandi of the home; two sons, Joshua and Jacob; mother, Terry BONDS; father, Jimmy BONDS; one brother, Jeff; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Vicki DYER. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wanna and J.W. LEWIS, John WILLIAMSON and George and Shirley BONDS.

Ann Pauline HOGAN, 90, of Muldrow, died on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007 in Roland. No formal service is planned and cremation is under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel of Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. HOGAN was born Nov. 26, 1917, in Hebron, Conn. Survivors include one son, Walter; daughters, Sandra, Stephanie, Alice, Jackie and Sharon HENNINGSEN; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild

Funeral services for Bonnie Rose LAWSON, 73, of Lebanon, Mo., formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church in Muldrow with Rev. Kevin Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Baxley Cemetery, in Paris, Ark., under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Homes of Lebanon. Mrs. LAWSON was born Dec. 10, 1933, near Falcon, Mo., to William J. and Pearl (JONES) DOUBLIN. She died Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Strafford, Mo. She married George Elbert LAWSON, Sr., June 28, 1950. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret and her husband, Lonnie; two sons, George , Jr. and his wife, Janie, and William; two brothers, David and his wife, Pauline, and Paul; two sisters, Virginia and Margaret; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Junior and Herbert DOUBLIN, and five sisters, Peggy Ruth DOUBLIN, Agnes ARMSTRONG, Audrey ANTHONY, Faye WRIGHT and Ollie FULKERSON.

Funeral services for Eureda "Aunt DD" O' NEAL, 87, of Sallisaw, were held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Watts Holiness Church, west of Sallisaw, with Rev. Terry Guthrie and Keith Tatham officiating. Burial was in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. O'NEAL was born Dec. 28, 1919, in Watts, to Lewis Arch TATHAM and Winnie Etta (ESKEW) TATHAM. She died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007, in Muldrow. She married Milas Drew O'NEAL, Oct. 4, 1957, in Stigler. Survivors include two brothers, Lelan and Farris; two sisters-in-law, Virble and Hester; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Alma McKINNEY and two brothers, Ira and Leslie TATHAM.

Funeral services for Kagan Raylynn PRICE, 3, of Fort Smith, Ark., are being held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Fort Smith. Burial is in Leard Cemetery, in Fort Smith, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren. She died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Rebecca and Keith BOWMAN of the home; her father, Leon PRICE; one sister, Loren; four brothers, Tyler, Zakhqurey, Kaleb and Austyn; paternal grandparents, Sandra and Hoye BOWMAN; maternal grandparents, Carole and David REYNOLDS; maternal great-grandparents, Margaret and Jim ReEYNOLDS; auntie, Carol; and numerous other family and friends.

Funeral services for Cora Reigh SCOTT, 96, of Tulsa, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Rev. Joe Fowler officiating. Burial was in Gans Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. SCOTT was born Aug. 29, 1911, in Gans, to John L. STIMSON and Eliza (CHILDERS) STIMSON. She died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, in Tulsa. She married Tom Carthyl SCOTT, Dec. 8, 1934, in Tahlequah. He preceded her in death, Nov. 14, 1983, in Fort Smith. Survivors include one daughter, Carolyn; one grandson; one sister, Betty; four nieces; and two nephews.

Funeral services for Edward SYROCK, 70, of Muldrow, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ocker Memorial Chapel in Van Buren, Ark. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, in Cedarville, Ark., under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Van Buren. Mr. SYROCK died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in Puerto Rico. Survivors include one adopted son, Randy; six sisters, Mildred, Minnie, Dollie Jane, Jessie Ruth, Margaret and Ina; one brother, Paul David; three adopted grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Private graveside services for Epson Ismael and Horacio Cane TRUJILLO, infant twin sons of Kerina and Hector, of Roland, were held Tuesday at the Roland Cemetery Pavilion, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home of Fort Smith, Ark. They died Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, in Fort Smith. Survivors include their parents of Roland; brothers, Michael and Matthew; sisters, Rachael and Julianna; grandparents, Thereas and Ismael and Carmela.

Funeral services for Gladys CAPPS, 95, of Sallisaw, are being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Agent Chapel in Sallisaw with Revs. Daryl Legg and James D. Jones officiating. Burial is in Sallisaw City Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. CAPPS was born Aug. 3, 1912, in Muskogee, to Daniel H. MORRIS and Hattie Mae (POTTS) MORRIS. She died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married George Dewey CAPPS, Jan. 15, 1959, in Fort Smith, Ark. He preceded her in death, July 19, 1991, in Muskogee. Survivors include one daughter, Vivian; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; one great-great-grandson; and one sister, Erseline. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Ruth Juanita "Sweetmother" WISDOM, 96, of Sallisaw, are being held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Sallisaw with Rev. Jason Helmbacher and Adam Herndon officiating. Burial is in Tecumseh Cemetery, under the direction of Agent Funeral Home of Sallisaw. Mrs. WISDOM was born Aug. 20, 1911, in Burneyville, to Bismark Ulysses TURNER and Edna Ola (PUCKETT) TURNER. She died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Sallisaw. She married Raymond Daniel WISDOM in Dallas. He preceded her in death, March 22, 1976, in Shawnee. Survivors include one son, Tom; one son-in-law, Jim; 14 grandchildren and their spouses; 43 great grandchildren; 26 great-great-grandchildren: She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Mary HERNDON, three sons, Joel Ray, Ed and Reece WISDOM, one grandchild, Stuart WISDOM and two great-grandchildren, Stephanie Dawn WISDOM and Ester Joy WISDOM, and two brothers, James TURNER and T. D. SMITH and her parents.